One Full Korean, One Half....

Forthelove.AVI

2012-01-21T21:26:00.000-07:00

We are trying to raise more money to fix Mama's roof! Help create a better place for these kiddos to live in!

Please donate at www.tembisatots.bbnow.org

Thank you!

xoxox

Meethetots.mov

2011-12-11T11:07:00.000-07:00

Meet the tots you're grenerous donations are helping! These kids are more than precious... Words can't describe how angelic they are and how much I've fallen for them... Thank you all so much!!

Tembisa Tots ... Visit One

2011-12-09T10:31:00.000-07:00

The day finally arrived! Watch our first visit to orphanage... many more visits to come!

GroceryShopping.mov

2011-12-08T12:31:00.000-07:00

Our first shopping trip for Mama and the tots! South Africa is amazing and we can't wait to meet Mama and the kids tomorrow!! Thank you all so much for your support and donations! xoxoxo

Today's the day!

2011-12-04T14:11:00.000-07:00

Tembisa Tots: 3rd Grade Presentation

2011-10-06T20:19:00.000-06:00

Kendyl presented to her third grade class about the fundraiser we are doing for the orphanage in South Africa. It was the cutest, most touching thing I've seen! These kids were so intrigued with the whole idea and couldn't wait to start donating! Their questions killed me! They were trying to ask these "adult" type questions abut "risk", "HIV" and "how effective it is?" ... Darling, darling!

One of the neatest thing about this is the National Honor Society want to get involved and they are going to each classroom and are making this fundraiser school wide!! Thank you American Heritage for your support and for seeing the importance of helping those less fortunate than us. These Tembisa Tots are going to be truly blessed...

Tembisa Tots: Little 3rd Grade Helpers

2011-10-05T13:09:00.000-06:00

Kendyl presented our fundraiser to her third grade classes this morning! She did such a great job! I'm working on her video and will post soon! Don't mind my being a proud mom and my ugly cry face! :)

Tembisa Tots - Kendyls School

2011-10-04T00:14:00.000-06:00

Turning Point

2011-09-28T11:54:00.000-06:00

Tune in this Sunday for an incredible story about some dear friends, The Fullmers, world champion boxers. Thank you John Murphy and team for creating something so wonderful!

Fashion Night out 2011

2011-09-24T10:06:00.000-06:00

Tembisa Tots: Video 2

2011-09-24T10:02:00.000-06:00

Nappi Clothing, Fashion Night Out 2011

2011-09-24T10:01:00.000-06:00

Tembisa Tots Fundraiser...

2011-09-16T15:01:00.000-06:00

I do need to post about our summer and what we've been doing but that's going to have to wait! I wanted to get this message out about a project I'm working on! I'm really excited and super passionate about it and I hope you will be too!

My parents are serving a mission in South Africa. One of the many things they do; aside from their regular welfare missionary classes and work, is volunteer at a local orphanage. It's in a city called Tembisa.

In 1989, 65 year old Regina Sekgobela, opened a small day care for the children of Tembisa. The main reason for her kindness was to look after children when they finished school. As time passed, parents who dropped their children off, would not return to take their children home. Leaving them in Regina's care. Word spread through the township and more and more children were getting left behind.

Today, "Mama" takes in all who enter through her doors. It doesn't matter if the children come from foster care, are homeless, left by their parents, or dropped off by the police, Mama welcomes them with loving arms.

Mama and a new member to the family. She is 4 months old.

This orphanage does not recieve any help or funding from government. A local school gives them extra food. Some high school students volunteer their time to help Mama with the kids and work in a small garden. Mama sells some vegetables for money so she can buy goods for the orphanage. A local LDS ward also helps with necessities when needed.

The Bulamahlo orphanage consists of three trailers. They are about 40 feet long and 15 feet wide. The trailers are used for sleeping, cooking, laundry, bathroom, and playing.
Mama takes the elementary age kids to school each day in her truck and picks them up after school. The younger children stay back and play. Currently, are about 15 - 20 kids at the orphanage. There has been up to 50 plus.

The biggest stress for Mama now is making sure the children have food. They eat two meals a day. The meals are usually "pap" which is like oatmeal, hamburger buns with aa little jam, or fish pieces in tomato sauce. (delicious, I know) They don't have treats or any sweets. It's rare to have fruit and/or vegetables.

A handful of these kids are infected by the HIV virus. Most of their parents are infected and have passed it to on to their kids. These children have no one to look after them, no place to call home, and no one but Mama to look up to.

I know I can't change the future for these children but I do know I can make a small difference in their lives by providing them with something small and simple. Things we take for granted are things that could brighten their day.

Some of the chocolate kiddos

I have created a Facebook Page which I'll post photos, videos, and updates of this journey.
Tembisa-Tots-Bulamahlo

The website is where you can donate. Click below:
Tembisa Tots

I've had a lot of people ask if they can make hygiene kits, make quilts, or things I can take with me. Honestly, the easiest and best way to help is to donate money. From $5.00 - $20.00 would be plenty. When I get to South Africa, we will go buy the things they need. I don't have room to take things over with me. All donations go straight the orphanage. I'm not using any of this money for personal use.

Another neat thing I'm doing is documenting everything. Pictures, videos, and message so everyone can see the process. I'm really excited to show the orphanage, kids, and Mama. It would definitely be more meaningful to those who donate to see the lives they are blessing!

Ice Skating....

2011-01-28T11:49:00.000-07:00

SO my lovely job hooked up all of our employee and treated to a night of free ice skating at the Gallivan Center a couple nights ago. Kendyl and I drove up and had quite the adventure. I was super stoked to re-live my ice skating dream and skate like Kristi Yamaguchi... Sorry Michelle Kwan, Kristi was my idol growing up.

Unfortunately, I didn't get to unleash my true passion and skated side by side with Kendyl most of the night.

She had a fun time... got a little frustrated and her ADD kicked in and she's biff it. Overall she had fun and it was a great mommy daughter night. Thanks ARUP!

and... she's going down!

Lazy Sunday...

2011-01-16T17:54:00.001-07:00

This weekend has been a fun one. Friday night all of my high school gals got together for a night of laughs, food, and stories. Val brought her kiddos, Hadley and Gunner. I can't believe Hadley is 11 and Gunner is 8. I guess we are getting pretty old!

Natalie, Em, and me.. (don't mind my hair...ew)

Kendyl and Hadley

Laura - always so happy!

Val - mother of the oldest our of all our kids! :)

Natalie, Laura, Jesse, and Anne all have new houses! (such lucky gals) Stacy and Sheldon are taking off for Iowa in May and everyone else is doing really well! I really am grateful for the girls and the fact we get together to keep in the loop with all our lives. I love my friends!

Last week, Kendyl wanted to make a trip to the mall so she could buy some "nerd glasses." I laughed and asked her, "You want to buy 'nerd glasses'... people with glasses aren't nerds." Off we went! Claire's had a plethora to choose from. Here's what she bought with her own money.

"K the nerd"

"Mom the nerd"

Another update:

Tendinitis is back...

Last year I started having pain in my right thumb. I thought it was something to do with work and typing. After a few consistent days of throbbing and pain, I went into our health clinic to get some advice. And the diagnoses? Tendinitis due to texting. I have "texting thumb" ... lol! My doctor was intrigued and sent me over to the orthopedic center across the street. Dr. Lana saw me and agreed with my doctor that texting is a big NO NO! So Dr. Lana made me a custom splint for my thumb.

And... that brings us to the present day. My thumb started hurting again and day to day things were hurting. I went back to my doc who sent me to Dr. L again. They made me a new splint and added an additional one for bed time! Awesome!

All I need to do is stop texting. Problem solved. Ha ha ha....

Here I am receiving shock therapy (20 minutes) - I'm on my iPhone (not texting) but reading the latest gossip on GeekSugar. One of my favorite apps and sites!

Here's the machine that controlled the level of shock treatment. After the shock, a tech did an ultra-sound on a muscle surrounding my thumb to help "heal" the muscle.

It's such a nice office. All the patients are surrounded by windows and the view is of the SL valley. In the middle of the room is a counter with straps of all colors, materials to make the splints, etc.

Hopefully my thumb can get some rest and I can stop texting!

Social Butterfly goes MIA...

2011-01-11T09:31:00.000-07:00

SO, I've had lots of panicked phone calls, text messages, and very strange looks from everyone as to why I deleted my FB, lol. And of course, "What happened?? Why did you delete Facebook? Are you okay?". I have to giggle a little and reassure everyone that I am doing great and nothing has happened to make "quit" Facebook.

I've decided to ground myself for awhile. Social networking is pretty time consuming and I've already noticed that I'm doing more productive things with my time instead of clicking on my FB app just to see who "checked in where" .... It's refreshing! I will admit I did go through withdrawals for the first couple of days. But now, it doesn't seem like I even had an account!

Hey, if I can do it... so can you! I'm the queen of social life and knowing all about everyone and keeping in touch with my first grade classmates! It's okay to exclude yourself from the www. for awhile!

Although, I might have to make an account for work purposes. I'm still doing my best not too!

Just an FYI, I'm going to make my blog private so I don't have any creepy stalkers or unwanted eyes reading about my personal life, family, kid, and friends. If you'd like to participate in knowing about K and me, email me and I'll think about letting you read about us... :)

sindeesavage@gmail.com

Peace out!

Shocking, but true..

2011-01-08T08:52:00.001-07:00

I deleted my Facebook. 

Hee, Koh Yung

2011-01-06T19:29:00.000-07:00

You'd think after 31 years I'd know about my adoption story. Kendyl is learning about Korea in school... so tonight at dinner we were discussing what she's learning about Korea. She has to take a "show and teach" to school and wanted to take my Korean dress and shoes. My mom told her that she has some Korean papers that she can take as well.

Low and behold those papers were my physical documents from the hospitals and clinics. I asked my mom about them and she said they are the forms the doctors filled out before I was sent to them.

Here is the front page oh my papers. As I was looking through all of the forms, reading all the notes, and digesting what I have just found; I thought how crazy this is... looking over my health report.

My mom and dad told me more about my adoption. My birth mother delivered me and 6 hours later she took me to an orphanage. She gave me people false information about herself and only stayed there for a couple hours and left. Never coming back again.

When I read the following I didn't know what to think.

Name of Protective Institution: Hold Reception Center

Need for protection: Abandoned Child

Name: Koh, Yung Hee

Date of Birth: October, 10, 1979

Wow. Abandoned Child.

A few weeks after being dropped off at the orphanage, I was then taken to a foster home until I was adopted and left for the United States. There are no records of my foster family who cared for me for 3 and a half months.

There is a Pre-Flight Child Report, which I assume was for my flight to the U.S. There were some fun things to read on there.

Eating Habits: Takes well 240 cc of mild mixed with W.S.B. (wheat and soy bland) power 6 times a day

I guess I was a good eater!

Sleeping Habits: Sleeps same as adult does. (usually 10 PM to 6-7 AM) Takes nap for about 1-2 hours, 3-4 times daily.

Toilet: Has 1-2 bowl movements daily.

Speech: Babbles and laughs.

Abilities: Is active. Crawls.

Crawls? Really? I was barely 4 months old... no way I could crawl. Maybe they got me mixed up with another orphan?

Personality: Is mild. Likes to be in bath.

I don't know how mild I am now. And I'm not a fan of baths anymore.

Anyway, I wanted to jott this down before I forgot. Pretty crazy to think what I'd be doing if I were still in Seoul, Korea.

Kendyl is so tender hearted. While my mom was telling me the story of the orphanage and my birth mom, Kendyl got teary eyed and kept commenting on how sad that is. Hard to imagine that a 7 year old knows about orphanages and being abandoned.

Kendyl was pretty happy that I was adopted into our family and that I was able to have her! I have to say, I'm pretty happy too.

Life in 2010

2010-12-31T14:42:00.001-07:00

how in the world am i supposed to summarize 2010? this year has been pretty eventful... getting a new job, moving back to my parents house, kendyl in 2nd grade, a handful of deaths, close friends moving, trips to california, lake powell, boating, friends, family, figuring life out and trying to put my best foot forward. man, sounds tiring but fun.

i think 2010 has been a good year for me. everyone is posting how they can't wait for 2011 in hopes it will be "their year" ... but truthfully, it doesn't matter what year it is - we determine if it's ours or not.

with 2011 approaching, there are going to be some big changes in kendyl and my life. my parents are leaving on their mission the end of february. i'm not sure how i'll handle things once they are gone. they have been so wonderful and helpful for as long as i can remember. they have helped so much with kendyl and are such a large part of her life. i am very excited for them to go and we plan visiting them!

i think once they go, i'll actually have a better understanding of being a single mom. i have so much help and support that i forget that it's just me sometimes. i am very grateful for my family, for my mom and dad, and my brothers and sisters who help me. i am very blessed.

my little one will be baptized before my parents leave; which worked out well. it will be such a fun event! kendyl and i are both excited for that day!

here's to a new year... i hope everyone's 2011 is "their year" ...

Steven Wood ... the photographer

2010-12-07T19:29:00.000-07:00

My dearest friend, Steven Wood took Kendyl and my Christmas pictures this year. He did such a great job! Steven and I have been friends for ages and he's known Kendyl since she was just under one! We were so excited that Steven took our pictures! We went to my other dear friend, Nappi's store, and had a ball!

Halloween!

2010-10-31T16:22:00.001-06:00

Kendyl and I LOVE Halloween! For the past 7 years Kendyl and I have loved getting dressed up and going trick or treating!

This year Kendyl's school had a "historical figure" theme so she decided on dressing up as Sacagawea. She looked so cute in her costume. I on the other hand had a hard time figuring out what I should dress up as... My cute niece Maddy had a witch costume she let me borrow and I dressed up as a witch!

For our family party I dressed up as a bumble bee. My niece Alivia was one too!

Saturday night Kendyl, Blake, and me went to Butch and Alissa's for some trick or treating. We were pretty dedicated even with the rain and cold coming out way! The girls were able to get some candy before we all froze to death.

After trick or treating we went up to Blake's parents house for more trick or treating! Blake's nephew, Josh, wanted to go with Kendyl. So the kiddo's got even more sugar!

To finish our night off, we went to see a zillion pumpkins! Each Halloween, the Day family carves over 100 pumpkins and puts them out for friends, family, and their neighborhood to see!

Kendyl had a little too much candy and I could not get her to calm down! She put this wig on and was dancing around the house for a while!

Here is Blake and K Day in their costumes! Blake is a "hipster" and Kevin is an 80's rocker!

Only two skinny cyclist could pull this off.

Side note: Both pair of jeans are women size 0.

I know, gross...

They are all so amazing!

Ingrid Michaelson is...

2010-10-31T15:42:00.000-06:00

absolutely amazing. Each time I go to an Ingrid show I am blown away. She and her band get better and better each year!

This year I went with my girlfriends Jeanette and Natalie. We had some grub before the show at Jason's Deli... and walked over to In The Venue to stand in line.

When we got over there, the line was practically around the block! Plus is started raining and lightly snowing sleet on us!

Since we pretty much own the concert scene we were stealth and got up in the front. I know, I know... some of you might think less of me... fine with me!

Once inside, frozen to our bones we headed up top for perfect viewing pleasure! I ran into my cute friend Whitney and her friend Krista. We also met up with Natalie's friend Ximen. We had such a great time!

I can't wait to see Ingrid next year!

Mission Call!!

2010-10-31T15:26:00.000-06:00

Ron and Annette finally got their mission call! After about 3 weeks of waiting, calling the Bishop and checking on their call, talking to the Stake President, and trying to be paitient, my parents finally know where they are going!

Drum roll please! ....

Johanesburg, South Africa!

What?? Yes, that's right... South Africa. I am so excited for my parents. They are going to absolutely love it. AND I can't wait to visit them.

All of my sibilings put in their ideas; we had back East, London (my dad served there), Idaho, Mexico, California, most of the grandkids wanted Florida, and my mom swore they were going to Seoul, Korea.

So Dad and Mom take off on Feb. 28th... yes, that is Kendyl's 8th birthday. I'm hoping we can rig something up so my parents can be here... so we'll see!

Hopefully Kendyl and I can take care of the house, yard, car, and everything else my parents have here. I'm afraid I might not do as well as my dad is hoping!

Savage Halloween Party!

2010-10-30T10:56:00.002-06:00

Here are some fun pictures from our family Halloween party! All the kids do a parade and show us their fancy costumes! Usually they all put together a "play" in the basement we adults have to watch and Ooo and Ahh over.
We had a pinata, bobbed for apples, had some witch's brew, ate donuts on a string, and ate lots of food!

Movin' On Out...

2010-09-30T21:14:00.000-06:00

SO, Mom and Dad have put in their mission papers and are expecting their call! Mean while, Kendyl and I moved out of our apartment back into the 'rents. I'll be able to save some cash-o-la for a few months before they head out for 18 months.

Kendyl and I lived in our place for about 3 years. We had some good times there! I'll definitely miss having our own house... Kendyl loved her bedroom and her spaces for her toys and things.

Goodbye lil apartment! We will miss you!!

Snowbird, September 2010

2010-09-26T19:33:00.000-06:00

Dee and Kathy Garrison had a condo this week at Snowbird which means Emily and Tyler also have a condo this week/weekend at Snowbird... SO Kendyl and I went up Friday night, slept over, and had a great morning at the Bird today!

The weather was sunny and warm! Not only was Oktober Fest going on but I swear there a "weekend at Snowbird with high school students" going on as well. None the less, we had a great time!

We rode the tram and looked for treasures at the top... Kendyl was able to find about 25 rocks with "real" crystals inside them...

Caroline was a rock star on the rock climbing wall...

Lil man, Trent!

Colby and his tongue...

Cutest family ever!

I love my little girl!

Tyler knows what's up...

Caroline and I were gettin' crazy on this thing!

These two better not get any bright ideas after looking at this photo!

I hope Rachel said YES! I'm guessing the soon to be groom's parents were the ones up there setting this sign up and hiding to take photos. Rachel was on the tram coming up. We the big event... but I'm sure the outcome was fun!

Trent is the best baby ever! Except when he pee's through two pair of pj's at 3:00 am... Poor little kid had a bad night...

Second Grade!

2010-09-21T10:38:00.002-06:00

Gosh, time fly's! Kendyl started 2nd grade! She loves it! Her teacher, Mrs. Luck is a great teacher! Kendyl has a lot of friends from last year in her class, which she loves! She's already had to change desks due to "talking" even though it was her friend who was talking to her... She's be-friended the new kid, Tommy and likes to hang out with him. She might even "like" him but she's not sure yet....

First day of school...

Here are a few photos of Kendyl and her friends!

Malie and Nicole

Abbie and Kendyl

Ryan, Nicole, Kendyl and Wesley

Abbie, K, Malie, Nicole, and Abby

Both second grade classes had a Celtic party the first Friday of school. I went and helped the kiddo's paint their axes, paint their smiling faces, rat their hair, color their broaches, tie on caps, and watch them run wild in the gym!

Summer Pictures!

2010-08-09T13:23:00.000-06:00

Kayla, Grandma, and K at Rueger's baby shower!

Kendyl, Livy, and Lauren

Kendyl floating on her back

Kendyl and Kayla

Swim lessons!

My lil fish!

Summer Fun!

2010-08-07T22:22:00.003-06:00

GeoTagged, [N40.55861, E111.94268]

Kendyl and I have had such a fun summer! I can't believe it's almost over. As much as I'd love to see snow covered mountains, this summer has been really great!

Kendyl has been taking swim lessons at Snichell's pool and loving it! She's gotten so good this summer and loves to swim every chance she gets!

We've also gone up to Park City and rode the alpine slide and coaster! Kendyl took Blake on the coaster and made sure there was no breaking! It was Blake's first time in years since he had rode the alpine slide!

Little Miss K Star got her ears pierced! She looks so darling with them. After a handful of weeks, we changed them out for a different pair. What do you know, one ear closed up! I was able to get one earring in but I wasn't as lucky with the second ear. Now Kendyl has one ear pierced and we are working on getting the other one fixed.

There are a few more summer activities K and I want to do. We still need to hit up Lagoon, go to a drive in movie, go one a couple more hikes, tour the capital building, and go swimming a lot more!

Utah Arts Festival 2010

2010-06-27T21:25:00.001-06:00

Today Kendyl and I drove downtown to the arts festival. There were so many fun things to do this year! We spent most of our time in the kid zone and made lots of creative things.

We started off with coloring a tiger mask...

Then Kendyl made a "seed head". In about 5 weeks a plant will start to grow and the seed head will have cool green hair!

This concoction is a "swing" Kendyl made. At this workshop there were several different things to make what ever type of art design you wanted. Kendyl used all sorts of wire to put this swing together! She's creative!

Kendyl's most favorite was the face painting. Anything to make her more animal like... she's going to do it. Kendyl wanted a dragon but this cheetah face was her final pick. It turned out terrific!

There was this really cool band playing. They played on all non electronic instruments! Here's a little taste of what they sounded like. Kendyl loved them!

Hogle Zoo

2010-06-26T21:57:00.000-06:00

Kendyl and I were lucky enough to hit up the Hogle Zoo. My lovely work held our summer party there this year. Kendyl and I went over a little earlier to check out the animals and make sure we were in line for dinner before it turned into a huge mass of ARUP employees!

I asked Kendyl what animal she wanted to see first. Zuri, the baby elephant, of course! And second she wanted to see the white wolf. So off we went!

This little babe weighs 800 pounds and was born last September! Holy fetch!

Since Kendyl pretends to be a white wolf every day, it only seemed appropriate to visit this napping white wolf. Kendyl was a little bummed she was sleeping.

We thought this tiger was really pretty! She walked right over to us so we could take her picture!

Kendyl met up with her bff, Kodi. These girls loved hanging out all night!

Kendyl keeps growing and growing each time we visit the zoo!

Of course K* picks a pink tiger for her face!

Lake Powell 2010 - Did you get a merit badge for that?

2010-06-11T17:35:00.000-06:00

We just experienced the best 5 days! Lake Powell has got to be my most favorite vacation spot. I haven't been since Kendyl was 4 months old, but everything was the same. The warm sun, beautiful scenary, friendly boaters, the ice cream on the dock, the ugly carp who will eat anything you toss in the water, the bright stars in the sky, and most importantly - - the smell! I love the smell of Lake Powell.

Dad, Mom, Butch, Alissa, Maddy, Alivia, Mason, Me, and Kendyl were the lucky Savage family members who were lucky enough to visit LP this summer. Butch bought a boat last fall and we are SO happy he did!

We stayed in Bull Frog in some housing units. Each day we'd either site see or find a beach and hang out. It was about 100 - 103 degrees and the water was perfect! It was so nice to get on the wakeboard and get some sun!

The "theme" for the trip was defined by Mason and Butch: "Do you have a merit badge for that?" It was pretty funny... we'd end each sentence or comment with that... Sometimes I had to wonder if they really did have merit badges for some of the funny things we did!

The little girls loved the tube! They couldn't get enough of that and finding coves to swim in. I can't believe how tan Kendyl got! She looks like a little Indian!

We did a lot of site seeing... It was fun to show the kids Rainbow Bridge. They couldn't believe how big it was! When Butch and I were small, along with my other brothers and cousins, we were able to walk under the bridge and explore all sorts of things. We found a cool pond with these huge walls all around. It was so pretty! We also went to Davis Gulch and saw the amazing arch. You can see through the rock wall, boat infront and behind it. Nature is really cool!

One day when we beached it, the kids wanted to give me a mud bath and exfoliate my skin! I was all for it!

Kendyl loved sitting in the bow of the boat. She loved the bumps and how fast we went! I got this picture while we were going pretty fast. I think it captured our expressions pretty well!

Mom and Dad enjoyed watch us kiddos play around and swim. I think they had a great time sitting in the boat. Although just going for a boat ride is pretty painful on the bod! We were all pretty sore just riding the rough waves!

Butch and I did some cliff jumping and about died. I think I had my own colonoscopy and I felt like I was paralyzed for about 5 minutes. We jumped off a 30 foot-ish wall and felt a pretty good rush. I didn't think it was that tall but once we got up there, the water was a long way down! Butch and I gathered up the nerve and did it! I'll post some more photos of that when I get them!

We can't forget the famous hole in the rock pit stop! Arriving and leaving Powell it's a must to pull over and grab a snack!

Red Butte Garden

2010-06-03T17:24:00.001-06:00

Kendyl and her classmates went on a field trip to Red Butte Garden today. I was fortunate enough to meet up with them since I'm literally 3 minutes away. I hadn't visited Red Butte in years and it was beautiful! All of the flowers were out, the fragrances were strong, and the weather was perfect.

The kids had a grand time looking at all the different types of flowers; learning about them, smelling them, tasting nectar, looking for snakes, bees, and listening intently to Amy their guide for the afternoon.

Tomorrow is Kendyl's last day of 1st grade. I can't believe how this year has vanished through my eyes. She has learned so much this year and has grown up so quick. She has taught me so many new things throughout this school year; things I've forgotten since elementary and things I haven't even heard of before.

With summer approaching, Kendyl can't wait for play dates with her friends, swimming lessons, and hanging out with me more. Kendyl would love it if I didn't have to work! I'd love it too! Hopefully this summer we'll be able to do more things and make some great summer memories!

Kendyl has been so lucky to have Mrs. Bailey as her teacher! She loves each one of those kids as if they are her own! She's funny, loud, patient, and a great teacher! Thank you Mrs. Bailey for taking care of Kendyl this past school year! We will both miss you!

Memorial Day 2010

2010-05-31T20:48:00.000-06:00

Today Kendyl, Alivia, Maddy, Butch and me went up to Donut Falls for a lill hike. There were a lot of families and people up there... and also lots of snow! We didn't expect it to be so snowy! But we made it to the top!

In the beginning all the kids were stoked and had lots of energy. About 10 minutes into the hike Alivia was "tired" and her "legs hurt" ... I figured it was going to be a long hike. We stopped a few times to take breaks and photos.

Cute Savage family ready to hike to the top!

Everyone had their "walking sticks"

There was a lot so snow on the way up!

We made it! The girls had wet feet but were excited they make it to the top of the falls!

Cute Kendyl, Alivia, and Maddy on the way back down.

Once we made it to the truck, we took off our shoes and socks, ate string cheese, cheddar gold fish, and drank some water.

The girls toes! They wanted me to take a picture of how cold they were!

2010-05-30T10:52:00.000-06:00

Every day Kendyl has to be some type of "animal" ... sigh ... Tonight she is a dragon. We just got out of "How To Train Your Dragon" (cutest movie ever!) But now I have a four-legged, fire breathing, snorting, daughter/dragon. It's cute for the first 3 minutes and then it just gets annoying. I love that Kendyl is creative, imaginative, and loves to play - but come on! Does anyone else child(ren) have to be an animal/creature EVERY DAY?

This is "Toothless" the dragon in the show. This is who Kendyl is pretending to be. She's fixed herself cut up apples for the "fish" Toothless eats and also a bowl of water...

Since it's been millions of days since I've blogged, I've been trying to think of all the things I need to blog about. All of these events happened, but I can't guarantee in what order.

Numero Uno:
Kendyl & Her Tooth

Kendyl lost her second tooth early last week. She was super brave and yanked it out all by herself. I was impressed! She didn't even cry. She is notorious for writing notes for anyone who's coming to "visit" her. This one is definitely a keeper!

Numero Dos:

New Job!

It's been three weeks now since I've been in my new position at work. I got a promotion and have been moved into ARUP's Marketing department. I will be working on ARUP's corporate communication, public relations, and trade shows/events. So far I am loving it! I'm still trying to get comfy and settled but I have a big "to do list" and am very anxious to get going!

Here are a couple photos of how my job really ROCKS!

Buns and Roses Band members:

Asian Sensation, Golden Gurney, Hill Billy Shad, Bret Michaels AKA: Kristen, and Guy Guido

Each year ARUP has a 5k run along with a 5 week keep in shape challenge. Our team was formed and brought together with our solid rock skillz. Together we will have over 225 miles and be in excellent physical condition!

Monique,Jeri Lynn, and I went and took some crazy photos of us one afternoon. Our reflections in our windows looked pretty cool after I downloaded them! I worked with these two ladies in my old position in the Project Management Office. They are the best ladies I know! I miss seeing their faces every morning in our "pod"

Numero Tres:

Presley Eve Savage

This precious face is our newest member of the Savage family. Danny and Heidi made this cutie pie and I can't get enough of her! Presley joined our family on Mother's Day at 1:56 am. She weighed 6.12 ounces and 19 inches long. She has the chubbiest cheeks and a head full of hair! She's a doll!

Even puppy Chole loves his new sister!

Number Quatro:

Big Chairs

My friend Misha and I were driving along Highland a couple weeks ago and drove by this ginormous pink and white chair. I immediately turned the Jetta around to stop and get some photos! This chair was so flippen big! We had a few great laughs taking our pictures!

Numero Cinco:

Kendyl Ruth @ 7

Kendyl Ruth is only seven. She blows my mind pretty much every day. The way she talks, acts, carries herself, interacts with others, and learns. School is almost out and she is counting down the days. I hope this summer goes by slowly and I can enjoy all the things we have planned!

Wesley & Kendyl

Kendyl and "boys": Probably every three days of so, Kendyl will come home and tell me about Wesley or Mason. Which boy she likes, which one is her boyfriend, or who likes Abigail and not her. She is so funny about having to like a boy! I know I'm in for it. She loves to play with the boys at recess. She tells me they play dogs all the time and chase each other.

K* was a little hidden in between the rows...but she looked super cute!

Kendyl just had a play at school called "Peter Rabbit". Both first grade classes performed with singing and memorized lines. They were darling!

Nicole Monds and Kendyl. These two girls love to play together.

Kendyl and Gymnastics: Kendyl is still taking gymnastics and has gotten so good! She was just moved up to level 2! She is super strong and could definitely beat me if we had a pull up competition. She loves the bars! This lill Asian pulls herself up and over the bar all by herself! She's learning round offs, becoming more flexible, and more brave each week.

When Kendyl's not at gym, she loves to play at the park. I took her and her friend Cody to the park and took some fun pictures of the kiddos! She loves the monkey bars!

Kendyl Ruth Turns Seven...

2010-03-02T16:59:00.003-07:00

I remember like it was yesterday. Giving birth to the most special person in my life! Kendyl Ruth! Kendyl was and has been the best little girl ever! I am so blessed to have her as my daughter. She makes me smile, laugh, cry, yell, think, forgive, understand things on so many levels, communicate, and she teaches me unconditional love.

Kendyl can make anyone smile. Her's is contagious. Her big brown eyes are impossible to say no to and I love her cheeks! Her little hands are still tiny and have a baby toddler look and feel... I love to hold her hand in mine and we give each other tiny squeezes to tell each other we love each other. She has this circle birth mark by her ear where we agreed an angel kissed her... I love her little legs that are crooked like mine... and her tiny toes that always have jagged toe nails and are impossible to clip!

Kendyl is such a joy and I don't know what I'd do without her. She drives me to be a better mom, friend, daughter and person.

Here are a handful of things about Kendyl Ruth:
1. Loves to draw. Kendyl truly has an artistic eye and is a born natural when it come to art; drawing free hand, coloring and mixing colors, and is a perfectionist!
2. Brain like a sponge! Kendyl can memorize everything! Reading, spelling, places, events, people, songs, you name it - she'll remember! (she must get that from me) :)Kendyl loves school and comes home every day with a new song or story she's learned from her class. I'm always learning something new from her.
3. Athletic ability. Kendyl is taking gymnastics right now and loves it. Her little body is built for sports. Swimming, gym, dancing, soccer, riding horses with her dad... she loves to do active things and catches on very quick.
4. Friends! All of you who know Kendyl knows she makes friends so easily! She adores her friends at school, cousins, and anyone new she meets. One of Kendyl's teachers told me that if there was an award for socializing, Kendyl would win all the time. She's a social butterfly.
5. Tender heart. Kendyl is such a sweet little girl. She cares about everyone and their feelings. If someone at school, in our family, her friend, she'll do what she can to make them smile. Kendyl has been so concerned about the children in Haiti and wants to put together care packages to make sure they are taken care of.

Kendyl, K Star is the coolest seven year old I know. I'm so proud that she's mine! Just thinking about her puts a smile on my face.

I love you Kendyl Ruth!

So Many ...

2010-02-21T14:53:00.004-07:00

I've come to the conclusion that there are so many ways of communicating via web. It's insane and I can't keep track of it all! I consider myself a "geek" and pretty "tech savvy" but I seriously can't keep up! I feel like my nose holes are barely above water! It's practically a full time job making sure your status is updated, pictures are posted in a timely manner, and that you've let everyone know the latest and most recent news in your life.

What happened to keeping your life quiet and personal? You can find out anything about anyone now a days... it's at our very finger tips every day. Have you ever "Google'd" yourself? Well, I Google about everyone I know or want to know about! You can find out some gooood stuff!

Cyber stalking is pretty entertaining and can really take up all your spare time!

I can't imagine my pockets without my iphone. Sad, I know... but this 'lil device is the coolest thing since sliced bread. While I was in Relief Society today, I pulled out my magical iphone and found a sweet "Mormon Channel" app. How funny... it actually has all everything you need! From Conferences, all church magazines, videos, and every the scriptural. It's brilliant.

I guess I don't know where I'm going with my thoughts. As much as I love staying in contact and understanding the latest and greatest ways of gettin' the scoop; I think I miss the old land lines, walking over to the neighbors to say hi, not being able to find all the time, and the real face to face connection we had when communicating wasn't just a quick text. (and texting is my favorite) :)

Here are a slew of photos from the past few months! Kendyl and I have been busy with work, school, gymnastics, homework, friends, family, coloring, birthday parties, baby showers, snowboarding, swimming, movies, laughing, activities, sleeping together, and being each others best buddies.

October 10th... My big 30...and plus some...

2009-10-30T11:24:00.012-06:00

So here are a few moments of "catch up" in Sindee and Kendyl's world. Currently, I think I'm dying. I've been sick for the past 5-6 days with "strep" but have recently developed a cough, continued body aches, constant headache, cold sweats, hot sweats, ear throbbing pain, one nostil is plugged thing, and it's really making me mad! Hopefully I can get back to 100% so I can join the world of the living.

Here's the run down on what we've been up to. Hold on to your pants!

1. Kendyl's field trip to Utah's Musem of Natural History!

Kendyl and this huge mamoth... she looks so tiny next to this thing!

2. Blake's "bunny hops" and the wonderful outcome!

So the morning of my birthday, (Oct. 10) Blake decides to be spontaneous (in my eyes) and tells me he and Moose are going to have a "bunny hop" race... Me, thinking... inner voice, "bunny hop race? Do I need to go get some old pillow cases? Are we going to do this in the back yard? Will Carter and Ezra do it with us" - - I was kind of surprised that Blake would suggest such a weird activity... So I was like, "Okay, cool! Sounds like a fun idea!"

Now, for those of you who are like me, and aren't really into the bikers lingo, I guess "bunny hop" means literally jumping over an object on your bike... (light bulb) I literally thought we were going to be hopping in a pillow case on the lawn... sigh. Man, I felt lame.

Here's cute Ezra checking out Uncle Blake's Ernie beanie and probably wondering why his uncle looks so funny...

Blake in his bunny hop attire!

Huge leaps by Carter! He was lovin' watching his dad and Uncle Blake jump those boxes!

Here's a short vid of Blake and Moose having a fun time!

So to make a long story short, Blake's tire blew when he landed on one of the jumps and he skid onto the grass (thankfully) and completely detached his ulner collateral ligament and broke the tip of his thumb... poor guy. He had an MRI on Monday and surgery the next Tuesday....

After surgery ... :( Not so fun!

Now Blake has this sweet camo cast for a few more weeks and then will have a custome fit splint. One for skiing and one for regular day wear... until his thumb heals!

3. National Talk Like A Pirate Day

Arg! My dearest friend Brittney and her hubby Mike threw a raggin' party on National Talk Like A Pirate Day! Kendyl and I dressed up like pirates and had a ball!

Britt, Kendyl, and Mike! Such scary pirates!

Pete, my date!

Kendyl, Adam, and Avery! They were playing find the treasure, battling with swords, and eating lots of veggies (that's what pirates eat!) They were so cute!

4. Ingrid Michaelson

I heart Ingrid. I saw her three summers ago and fell in love her! My friends Britt, Jeanette, Natalie, Brenda, and Emily got tickets and went to her show at In The Venue. She is so incredible. She is real, funny, and is a natural entertainer.

Unforunately, the venue has made the upstairs standing only, so Emily, being preggers, sat down stairs with Brenda while the rest of us stood up top. They still enjoyed the show, but I wish we could have all sat together....

Ingrid and her crew...

Don't worry... if you're feelin' a little gasy? Natalie has the cure. That girls purse has it all! Who knew they made GasX in thin strips??

I'm really not upset, I was more worried I was going to drop my phone while taking this photo!

5. Finally, my big 30th

I think I'm the only one who throws themselves their own birthday party... but I love birthdays! And I love mine! I think my 30th celebration lasted about 4 days... and then some.

Friday I went shopping and to dinner with Blake... Delicious Cucina Toscana! Yummers! I love that place and it was such a fun night!

Saturday, we had the fun bunny hops which was a downer, but it didn't stop us from celebrating that night! A group of my close friends gathered at Settobellos! I love their Margherita pizza! I inhale that thing like the air we breath! After filling our bellies, we heaed over to Key on Main! Man, talk about a crazy time! All of my friends came from work, school, old, new, and just everyone I love was there to hang out!

Thanks to my PACT friends, Nappi and Steven, I got called up on stage... How embarrassing! It's different if you can sing along to the song, dance a little, shake your bon bon... but when it's a song you've never heard and they're saying explicit language you wouldn't want your mom to hear? That's when I get embarrassed! I had a red boa and I'm pretty sure my face matched!

Thank goodness for Teisha! She saved my bacon! I couldn't stand to be up there solo!

Sunday the Savage clan got together for my birthday dinner. Kendyl helped make cheese cake for my birthday cake!

I had a terrific 30th and am very excited for a new decade!

First Grade!

2009-09-21T00:33:00.005-06:00

My little K Star started first grade! Kendyl loves school! She is attending another year at American Heritage! Her teacher's name is Mrs. Bailey and Kendyl really enjoys her. She has lots of friends from Kindergarten in her class and continues to do well in all aspects! Reading, math, science, writing, chasing boys, being friends with everyone and just being herself!

Kendyl has a class pet. Tiger (a snake). The other day she came home and told me that the class got to watch Mrs. Bailey feed the snake it's lunch! A frozen mouse! She said that sometimes Tiger likes them frozen and sometimes he likes them thawed because it's easier for him to swallow.

This is her first morning of school! (Sorry for the blur!)

Kendyl and Nicole! Nicole was at ARUP's daycare with Kendyl too!

On the third day of school, I dropped Kendyl off and right as I was leaving the parking lot I got a call from Miss Jackie. Kendyl was walking into the building and tripped! She caught herself with her lip! Poor thing - she was more worried about what her lip looked like that how it felt. The next morning it was all ready scabbed over and still swollen. Everyone was really sweet with her when she arrived. She was so paranoid about what all her friends were going to say! Girls will be girls no matter what age we are!

Life Changing...

2009-09-21T00:27:00.003-06:00

beautiful.

sleek.

smooth.

fast.

ready at hand.

perfect.

classy.

app's galore.

ipod.

camera.

always ready.

all in one.

i heart my new iphone.

Summer Recap

2009-09-20T23:28:00.009-06:00

Summer is practially over and I haven't even blogged about it. I'll be honest and don't really remember all the fun things we've done. But I can go over some high lights of Summer 2009!

Swimming lessons, learning how to ride a two wheeler,Jackson Hole, sleep overs with cousins, BBQ's, family vacations, hiking, birthday parties, Lagoon, Hertiage Park, scooter riding, Park City get away, The Zoo, Snowbird, bike races, and sun tans... basically explains what we've been doing the last few months...

Our family spent a few days in PC at the Marriott and had a blast. The kids swam pretty much every day and in the evenings we all hung out, ate and goofed off. The Apline Slide and Coaster were definitely the highlight of the trip.

Kendyl and I were/are in a Rocky Mountain Power commercial. We did the shoot a few months ago and I still haven't seen it! We've had a few auditions here and there, but haven't landed anything yet. Every time we have an audition, Kendyl is so nervous/excited about them. After they are over; she asks if we're going to be rich soon? It's hilarious!

Kendyl learned how to ride her two wheeler! She has a bike at her dad's house and came home one weekend all stoked that she could ride her bike! I have yet to see her jump on and take off - but she swears she can do it!

One day Kendyl and I were out checking out all the antique/thrift shops down town. We went into Decades and walked out with these bad boyz...

Alissa, Kenzie, Maddy, Kendyl, and Alivia vendured out one afternoon up to Donut Falls. After hitting up Jackson Hole; Kendyl is now the supreme hiker and loves to climb on rocks! I wasn't sure if she'd make it up to the falls since she does have half of my genes... but she loved it!

Kendly's dad LOVES Harry Potter! So when she was invited to her friend Mason's Harry Potter Birthday, she was estactic! I asked her if she wanted to call her dad and ask if she could borrow his "wand" but she replied with, "oh, no mom... that's very special and I don't think Dad will let me play with it." I had to laugh - but thought it was very cute. She went to the party as Hermione Granger. I'll admit that I have no idea about Harry Potter, the charaters, spells, names, etc... Kendyl had to educate me on pretty much everything. She loved the party and looked so cute!

One of the summer activities Kendyl wanted to do was visit Heritage Park. We've driven past so many times and haven't had a chance to hit it up. Kendyl and I went one Saturday and took a tour and spent half of the day looking at all the sites, rode the trolley, looked in all the houses, visited with the "pioneers" and learned a whole bunch about "This is the place..." became.

We watched this lady spin wool and make it into yarn. Kendyl brushed the wool and tried to get out all the sticks, dirt, and clean it up for the spindle. She said she could definitley be a pioneer. (I beg to differ) We had a great time at Heritage Park... Kendyl keeps calling it "Pioneer Park" - I think there's a big difference of the two!

Kendyl sitting in the school practicing her name on a a small chalk board slab

Who really knows if we had relatives in the Savage Livery Stable... I just thought it was cool Savage was on there.

Kendyl in the animal petting area. These goats were so tiny and friendly.

On Labor Day Kendyl, Maddy, Londyn, myself and the parentals headed up to Deer Valley to ride the lifts up the mountain. We looked at all the huge houses and the girls picked out which ones they wanted. We ate lunch up top and then headed up to the top and checked out the sights! The girls were pretending to be courgars and moutain lions... Kendyl pretends to be some sort of animal every day...

It was a little chilly riding on the lift!

The girls being scary mountain animals!

We went on a hike up Brighton to Mary Lake. Since Kendyl is the best "climber ever" she insisted on being the lead, I was in the middle, and Blake was in the back.
She has "pefect: eye sight, hearing, senses, smell, and she is the best climber."
We had to stop at all the big rocks and let her climb all over it. She had to be the leader no matter what. And no matter how long we were on the trail she had to know what we were going to see at the top.

We made it! Kendyl found about 12 different kinds of Harry Potter wands and also was a cougar the whole way down!

Puff The Magic Dragon

2009-05-24T20:59:00.003-06:00

Kendyl had a school play on Friday. Her class did the play, Puff The Magic Dragon. Kendyl was a fairy and looked adorable! Mrs. Hunter read the story as the kids acted out the parts. It was really cute!

Bella and Kendyl - Best Friends!

Cute Kira, Me, Kendyl, Victoria, and Eugenia...

Mom and K Star after her play! Good job Babe!

Summer's A Comin'

2009-05-24T20:42:00.004-06:00

School is almost out! Two more weeks and Kendyl will be free from homework and early mornings! Kendyl loves to miniature golf! We went up to Cherry Hill and tried out the course there. We had a great time! Kendyl had to wear her new "high heels" and was having a heck of a time walking, standing, and golfing! But it was still great!

Not only is mini golf a fun activity we like to do - but so is playing at the park! Yesterday we went to Sugar House park to watch the bike race and play on the playground. K snapped these quick photos of Kendyl playing on the jungle gym. She loves the monkey bars! Kendyl had blisters by the end of the afternoon!

Next up! Swimming lessons! This summer should be a good one! We can't wait!!

Tonsils Be Gone!

2009-04-28T23:22:00.005-06:00

My little one got her tonsils out last Thursday and was the biggest trooper ever! Kendyl's had Strep about 8 times this last year so I figured it's time to get those tonsils out!
I had prepped her the best I could and made sure there was mounds of positive energy about the surgery...that she gets to pick a flavored scent of air to breath and this will help her so she won't be sick all the time...
The night before her surgery, I asked her if she was scared. She said a little but wasn't sure what she was scared of. My dad gave her a blessing and told her the surgery will go well and that this will help her not get sick, and blessed her to be brave, etc... After the blessing she was teary and I asked her if she was OK... She replied with, "I'm just a little emotional Mom. I'm really happy that Grandpa said those things." It was the cutest comment ever. She's so sweet and has the most tender Spirit.

Kendyl's surgery was at Primary Children's Hospital. Her doctor, Albert Park, is amazing and was really great with her. The nurses up there were fantastic and helped Kendyl feel safe and made sure she understood the procedure.

Soon these tonsils will be gone!

Kendyl in her "pj's" which were so soft and comfy. She was showing me how tough she was.

Thome, a hospital dog visited the kids waiting for surgery. Kendyl got to hear his heart beat and play with him for a bit

After waiting for about 2 1/2 hours, Kendyl was still in a great mood and hadn't even complained about how long it was taking. Finally the time came for Kendyl to roll through the double doors in her wagon. She was the best little girl ever! I was a little nervous, but knew that she'd do great.

Twenty-five minutes later she was out and had done excellent! Dr. Park took out her tonsils and adenoids. She didn't have a hard time waking up from anesthesia and was ready for her root beer slushy. She was a little dizzy, which is normal waking up, but shortly after she was feeling normal.

This is right after she got out of surgery

Taking our her IV. She didn't even flinch!

I'm so proud of Kendyl and how brave she was! I'm happy that her tonsils are gone and am looking forward to a healthier little girl!

Stephen Phung Photography

2009-04-11T11:44:00.005-06:00

My talented friend Stephen graceously offered to help me update some photos of myself for my portfolio. He has the best eye for creative shots. I've known Stephen since 2000 and we've stayed good friends throughout all these years! Stephen loves to try new ideas, branch out his natural talent and is so willing to help out in any way he can.
I had a blast shooting with him... here are a few photos he took! Thank you Stephen! You're amazing!

Brighton Fun!

2009-04-04T19:37:00.008-06:00

Most of you are probably ready for Spring and Summer... well, not in our house! Kendyl and I got up this morning and headed up to Briigh - ton (said with the gnarlest snowboarder tone). Kendyl has said mentioned a few times that she wants to go up and "ride" because "snowboarding is rad, Mom!"

My friend Jason is an instructor at Brighton and was nice enough to take Kendyl a couple hours and help the girl out. She was a little nervous at first but she was "shreddy" and doing awesome by the afternoon!

Towards the end, Kendyl was getting tired and worn out. She discovered she could use her snowboard as a sled! That perked her right up and she though that was the best!

Kendyl says she wants to try skiing tomorrow... and do this every Saturday!

Girls, Girls, Girls...

2009-02-22T21:54:00.006-07:00

I don't even recall the last time I hung out with these ladies... But I do know that it needs to be more often! Jason just asked Melissa to be his wifey and it was a perfect reason for all of us to get together! So, Jeanette and Melissa will be married by the summer! Congrats girls! You two deserve it!

I was lucky enough to run into Netti before dinner and we did some "window shopping" and talked about how cute things would be in 'our own house' and how great it would be to buy what ever we wanted. After we laughed about how that won't happen for a while it was time to stuff our faces at Z Tejas. Good food, lots of laughs and of course photos were present!

During din-din... Britt and I were goofing off as usual and I told her we should take some photos of us "touching tongues" ... everyone was laughing - - but I was serious. I know, I know... leave it up to the minority to want to do something "out of the ordinary" ... After lots of ab aching laughs, we tried to snap a shot of us "touching tongues" ... this is the best we got!

In order of action:
1. The actual "tongue touch"

2. Britt showing her embarrassment and laughing hysterically

3. The after math of the "crazy Korean's idea" for a photo...

I'm so fortunate to have girlfriends who accept my weird ideas!

Our friend Kim told us that she has a bun in the oven! They'll be added a new little one to their family this fall! Congrats to you too Kim!

Kim + Brittney = pure hottness

Jeanette and Dari looking BEAUTIFUL! Dari made her headband! Watch our Martha!

Usually your eyes are supposed to be open in the photos! Melissa didn't get that text...

Barbie Birthday Bash!

2009-02-22T21:28:00.003-07:00

My Kendyl Ruth is turning the BIG 6 on the 28th! She's been saying for the last couple months how much she wanted to have a "B.a.r.b.i.e Girl" party (sung just like the commercial) so we planned, organized, and celebrated like no other half Korean could! Kendyl invited about 8 friends over for a dang good time. The party was a success and most importantly, Kendyl had a blast.

Grandma and aunt Sara came to help with the nail station, make station, and hair station... color Barbies face and stick the earrings on afterward. All the little girls looks fantastic after they had their nails, makeup, and hair done. Who knew playing with 8 little girls could be so fun!

Thanks Grandma and Sara for all your help!

Iree, Annie, Kendyl, Victoria, Vanessa, Ashley, and little Sophie!

Kendyl is loving Kindergarten and is super excited for first grade. She comes home every day with a new song, a new book to read, and homework that she so diligently does. Kendyl knows all five bodies of the ocean, the 13 original states, the Continent's, and reminds me of what compound words are... I can't believe how smart she is!

K Star loves to play with Littlest Pet Shop, Polly Pockets, and Barbies. She has such a creative imagination and it's so fun listening to her play talk and pretend. I think she's well above her age and she is constantly teaching me things everyday. I'm so blessed to have her in my life. She's my babe!

My Nana ~ February 20, 1918 - February 9, 2009

2009-02-17T20:33:00.004-07:00

Nana's 92nd birthday would have been this Saturday, February 20th. I have to say that Nana lived a full, amazing, and gratifying life...

Shirley Clawson Holm "Nana" Shirley Clawson Holm, returned to her Heavenly Father and those she loved February 9, 2009.Born in Spring City, Utah on February 20, 1918, to Alderman and Nettie Clawson. Married Que Hafen, later divorced. Married Max W. Holm September 17, 1958, later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Mom was a wife, mother and grandmother like no other. She truly lived a Christ like life and taught us all how to endure and endure well. A faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and a dedicated temple worker. She loved her Savior and her family unconditionally. Survived by her daughters Annette Savage (Ron), Jan Kaplanis; son Scott M. Holm (Christine); daughters in law Deana Agnello and Sylvia Streuling. Adopted family Chuck and Grace Liu; 32 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband Max, sons Eugene C. and Brent Q. Hafen; siblings Fanon Taylor and Gary Watson and two grandchildren. The family wishes to thank Sunbrook Hospice-Jolene and Tricia for their loving care of our mother.

Some of the favorite memories I have of Nana were:
* Going through her jewelry and shoes when I was little. She always had so many pairs of clip on earrings. My mom still wears clip on earrings.
*Playing in the basement of the Taylorsville house. There was this play car garage with elevators for the cars with a green rug with roads to drive on.
*Her silver bread box.
*Her brown bread maker.
*Her smile.
*Her hands. My mom has hands like Nana.
*Her love for her grandkids & great grandkids.
*Her chocolate cake and home made ice cream.
*Her love and care she gave Papa throughout all their married life.
*Sunday dinners at her house: roast, potatoes, canned corn (I hate canned corn), rolls, chocolate cake.
*Going to Wheeler Farms and feeding the ducks with old bread.
*The day Kendyl was born. Papa and Nana came to the hospital and were so excited to see us.
*Sleeping over at their condo with my cousins: Alicia, Natalie, Julie, Wendy..
*Going swimming at the condo.
*Her testimony
*Her service to others.
*Her ability to show unconditional love for everyone.

I am grateful that I had the chance to see Nana a lot and spend as much time with her before she left us. She was a incredible woman and who loved me and wanted nothing more than mine and Kendyl's happiness. I smile thinking about her and Papa's reunion and how wonderful that must have been. She missed him tremendously and I can't fathom how great that must have felt to embrace each other.

Jolene, Alissa, Heidi, Mom, Nana & Me....

Latest & Greatest?!

2009-01-25T13:58:00.010-07:00

Let's go back a few months and recap the holiday, new year, and try and get caught up to the present!

Kendyl had a Christmas party at school that I went and helped out with. The whole school brought in over 4,000 stuff animals and gave them ALL loves and hugs to give to children without toys. All of the students lined up in the hallways, down the stair wells, through the library and passed each stuff animal down the line until all received love and a hug. It was pretty amazing and really cute to see each child squeeze the stuffing right out of some of those animals!

Kendyl's lil classmates are too cute! Everyone had so much energy I am so glad I just have one kid! I don't know how school teachers do it! Kendyl's room mother, Brooke, bless her heart planned a great breakfast for the kids! Pancakes, bacon, apples, oranges, milk, OJ, and chocolate milk! After feeding a small army - the kids opened up gifts and said their goodbyes for three weeks!

Morgan, Jesse, Kira, and Brady

Lance, Ammon, Victoria, Abby, and Matt

Taden, Kendyl, Skyler, and Vanessa

Kendyl doing what she likes best! Reading!

Every year we have our Savage Christmas party which is also been our Papa's birthday party. Every December 23 for as long as I can remember we've all gathered together to sing songs, show our talents, eat wonderful food, have families pictures, have a special visit from Santa, and most of all love our Papa!
Kendyl asked for an iDog and wouldn't ya know? Santa brought iDogs for Maddy, Livy, Kayla, Londyn, Okland, Nathan and Kendyl! All the kids were in heaven.

Kendyl and her new iDog...

This has got to be the same Santa from when I was Kendyl's age... No doubt about it!

Bringing in 2009 wasn't as eventful as I thought it would be. Kendyl and I went to see a show and hung out with some friends and played the Wii. I was sleeping by 11:45 pm. Happy New Year!

Kendyl's favorite! Jenn!

We played the Wii and Kendyl basically owned every single one of us! Kids...

So with 2009 here and February on its way, I still need to think about my New Year's resolutions and what I can do to be a better person!

Tu Tu Mania!!

2008-12-14T17:00:00.006-07:00

So..I've been making mad amounts of tu tu's... I had a craft fair at work and did pretty well... and I have been making some for friends, family and just plain random people! Here are some shots of Kendyl, Maddy, and Aliva. Here are just a few of some tu tu's... Spread some love and tell your friends and family to get some for Christmas, birthdays, holidays, dress up's, and just for fun. Everyone needs a tu tu in their closet. It's a must!

K-Star, Livy, and Maddy

And of course, K-Star... being a "Star"

Cutest sisters!

Kendyl Ruth...

If anyone wants me to make them one - just email me! :)

Winona B. Jarrett

2008-12-13T16:50:00.004-07:00

My sweet friend Brooke passes away November 3, 2008. Brooke had been one of my good friends since elementary school. Over the years we hadn't spent as much time together as we wanted to - had plenty of conversations about getting together and hanging out...but Brooke and I shared a special bond and she and I both knew we could pick up where we left off, call each other for anything, any time of day or night, talk about the latest and reminisce about our childhood, and especially talk about what we wanted to do in our future.

I've had a hard time with her lose and it has made me think about life; relationships with family, friends, and how we view friendships. There are so many elements to Brooke's life and how incredible she was.

Brooke was a poet. A writer. Loved children. A giver. A friend who cared so much about others, her mind was always going. Volunteered at The Sharing Place. Feminist. Loved her dog, Gustoff. Had social anxiety. Wasn't afraid to tell you that she loved you. Admired her friends strengths. Graduated from Westminster. Wanted to get her Masters. Had the biggest brown eyes. Beautiful smile. Allergies that bug the crap out of me. A love for culture. A selfless heart. The ability to love anyone, under any circumstance. Non-judgmental. Brilliant. Funny - really funny. Breath taking in every way.

I miss her dearly...

W. Brooke Jarrett

Here is a poem Brooke wrote... it is just one of her many hundred of poems she had composed.

Abdication

"What a thrill—My thumb instead of an onion."
Sylvia Plath

I, too, would delight
in a simple,
accidental
cut to the thumb.
A fortuitous event
for a dirty girl
with a worthless body
and sickening skin.
You thought you were dirty,
Sylvia, so am I:
it is easier to cut oneself
than to be cut.

We learn quickly,
after the Cardinal Wound—
the initial, violent penetration.
Let everything pass through
and nothing hurts anymore.
We separate, detach,
sever and slice.

Bloodletting is purification,
the language of the veins:
culpe, culper, culpon.
We cut, we are
the culpable ones:
crazy girls
who betray
their own limbs.
Let us hollow ourselves out
till there is nothing inside
worth taking.

Good Times, Fun, & Friends ... & ... Some Late Halloween Photos

2008-11-23T13:20:00.007-07:00

Kendyl was lucky enough to have two Halloween costumes this year. At her school, American Heritage, they had to dress up as a historic figure. Don't ask me how historic Korean girl is, but she looked so freakin' cute! She is wearing a traditional Korean dress that was mine and it fit her pretty well...

For Halloween night, Kendyl insisted on being a "Baby Vampire" ... I made her a tu tu and she had to have the teeth, blood, and crimped hair. She looked very scary and had a blast with her Dad, Kaesy, and sister Max!

So a couple weekends ago, I had the chance of experiencing my first mountain bike ride quest. I'm not sure if there are words that describe my feelings that morning. Here are a few that you might understand:

Discomfort
Breathless
Weak
Humiliation
Depletion of Energy
Cranky
Frustrated

There are a few choice words I was feeling, maybe expressed, but those won't be shared. I have never been on a mountain bike before and I haven't rode a bike since July. You all know that I wrecked on that as well... and that was on the sidewalk.
After falling twice, trying not to cry, and walking the rest of the way back to the truck... I can say my butt will never sit on a mountain bike again. (maybe I'll take a spin around the neighborhood, but no more mountains for me.)

Picture Tag...

2008-10-19T13:12:00.003-06:00

Rules of the tag: Go to your picture file, find the 4th folder and pick the 4th picture in it. Explain a little about the picture. Post. Tag others.

Emily - You might regret having me do this tag... lovely picture I downloaded... #4 huh? lol... This picture is of Josh, Kendyl and I... it was our Christmas card for 2007. Yep. We're sitting in a loader. In the freezing cold. But we do look good, don't we? Thanks to my dad and Geneva Rock for lending us the loader for the photo!

I guess I'll tag Brittney Lietchy... I know she's checks her blog and maybe she'll see this!

Colby + Caroline + Charlie + Kendyl = Weekend of adventure

2008-10-19T12:21:00.006-06:00

I adore Emily's children. I treat them as my own. I would give my left eye for them... and maybe even my right arm? Or a liver... heart, blood transfusion... basically anything. So when Emily and Tyler asked me to watch their kiddo's over a weekend - I gladly accepted. Hmmm... maybe I should have thought a little harder and longer about that!

Emily and Tyler went to support Mike (their brother-in-law) while he rode the Logan to Jackson road race. LOTOJA 2008. Baiscally Mike rode all the way to Lagoon to Jackson Hole. He made in less than 10 hours! Way to go Mike!

Let me tell ya about Colby, Caroline, Kendyl, and the dog - Chralie. I picked up the kids at Grandma and Grandpa Allred's and Caroline didn't want anything to do with me. After a couple of hours on the tramp, airplane, and bribing, Caroline finally accepted my Korean arms and we were off!

Those kids must have known their mom and dad were gone because they both woke up multiple time during the night. Kendyl broke out with a high fever, and Colby cried for him mom all night. Sigh. I thought Saturday night would be a lot better but I thought wrong! The kids woke up at least 4-5 times. Colby woke up about 5:45 am and wanted to watch TV. We headed over to Grandma and Grandpa Savage's for lawn mower rides, naps, lunch, swings, sand, and water! The kids loved it and I wore then out good! I love those kids! Even though hardly slept the whole weekend, it was well worth it! Hopefully I can stay in the kids top three favorite aunts!

Caroline wanted to change her clothes about every 5 mins...

Colby wanted to ride the lawn mower with "Grandpa". Both of the kids were totally following my dad around and wanting rides all afternoon.

Kendyl and Colby playin in the sand... Colby loved getting dirty and then rinsing off in the hose...

I couldn't get enough of kissin' Caroline's cheeks and she was definitely sick of me!

One more year to 30...

2008-10-19T11:45:00.009-06:00

I celebrated my 29th birthday a few weeks ago - - I know, I'm finally getting around to posting! What do you expect when I have no internet! I have to borrow my brothers wireless and make sure it's a weekend when K is with her dad so I have a few hours to play on the www...

My friend Erika and I share the same birthday, along with Jesse Wardle Brough and Melissa VanDyke Mitchell! Oh, and Jesse's mom, Terry... and possibly Grandpa? There are a lot of peeps with the 10/10 birthday!

Erika and I decided to join Asian foreces and have a party. Erika and I cheered together at the University of Utah back in 1999? Man, that is forever ago! Our friends Brandon and Todd have a club house in the Fox Burrow so we had the birthday bash there! Here are a few photos from the part - eeee! Enjoy!

Dinner at Happy Sumo with the parentals... My dad even used chop sticks? Go Ron!

Before the party - yes... that's me in a suit case... My friend Megs and Blake didn't believe me when I said I could fit inside! I had to prove them wrong... I'm so compact!

My good friend Steven Wood...

I love these people! They take wonderful care of Kendyl and I. Eugenia and John Coram...

Nappi, Me, and Steven. We are the pact of all pacts. Group discussions, agendas, parties, advice, yelling, texting, and making sure we have a place for Sunday dinner...

Birthday girls! Erika and me! It's crazy to think we were young and cheering for the U! We used to be so flexible 10 years ago! Man, that makes me sound old!

Life long friend Joshua Tripp! This kid trained me on the snowboard! Man he's quick... thanks to Tripp I have my speed on the white wave! Megan J. Raphael is my best friend of all time! She and I have been through mud and sun together! Nelson B. is one of the coolest dudes around! He may be skinny and lean, but he's got the biggest heart on the block!

Gotta have some brownies at the shin dig! We were the ethnic kids that evening... We have to represent!

Josh Branch and I went to school together and had planned on becoming news anchors together. But after soon realizing how crappy it would be to move to Idaho - we chose different career paths!

Let's not forget to include the Rock Band photo! I rock! I should be in a band...
Special shout out to all my peeps who made my 29th memoriable and fun! Love you guys!

Kendyl = Kindergarten

2008-10-19T11:23:00.003-06:00

Woot woot! Little K has started big kid school! After a long process of figuring out where her little Asian body would go, I finally got things arranged this school year. Kendyl was going to attend Indian Hills in Salt Lake, but turns out American Heritage in So. Joe was a much better pick and worked out magnificently well for us.

American Heritage is an LDS private school and has been around for about four years. Kendyl attended Pre-school there for a few months and I had forgotten about it since. My dear friend Eugenia had suggested I call and see if there were any openings. The day before Kendyl was supposed to start at Indian Hills, American Heritage said they had an opening. Kendyl was accepted and we had changed our plans yet again.

K Star wears a cute uniform (which I'm stoked about) and loves school thus far. She is being challenged and loves learning! I can't believe how smart she is and how she retains everything she learns. She comes home singing new songs about the continents, North, East, South, and West, talks about the equator, Antarctica, and reading, sounding out words by herself... she blows my mind! I've been blessed with such a brilliant and beautiful little girl. I don't know what I'd do without her!

Gardner Village

2008-10-19T11:08:00.003-06:00

Kendyl and Kodi had a play date this last weekend... the two girls went to Pre - K with each other at ARUP... and have been best friend ever since! Now they're both in Kindergarten, we try and have play dates as often as possible!

Kodi came down last Saturday and we had planned to ride the tram at the Bird... but due to the snow, we ended up staying home and the girls played dress up, tea party, and once the weather cleared up we went to Gardner Village to see the pumpkins and witches!

The girls are too cute together! They sing Hannah Montana, have "secret" handshakes, and love being together! I'm so glad Kendyl has darling friends to play with!

Best Friends...

Kendyl Ruth...

Cute Kodi...

Dress up...

Hangin' at the park...

Dooood...

2008-08-27T20:21:00.007-06:00

Let's talk about how annoying it is NOT to have the Internet. I have found myself sitting on my brothers porch at 6:00 am one morning so I could check, send, and browse the www. AND let's not forget to mention how crappy it is to have a five year old and no TV. No cable, no rabbit ears, nothing. Luckily my neighbor has a plethora of movies and we can exchange those without any problems. I don't know how I'm surviving without MTV and Nickelodeon.

Bingham Miners, class of 1998 had their 10 year reunion this last weekend. After serveral emails back and forth with the Phatties - a group of us decided to support Amy and go.

I had been boating at East Canyon most of the day and into the early evening when the festival started. I was running late and didn't care too much about what I looked like - so guess who sported their swim suit and RVCA hoodie? This Asian... You know it. Who cares about gettin' all dressed up and make-up out for your peers? My perspective on lookin' good has changed within the last 10 years I guess.
Props to Amy, Melissa, Nicole, and Beth who planned the smashing party! Thanks kids! Our high school years will truly be remember because of you all!

I thoroughly enjoyed the after party punch...everyone's left over drinks were complied into these pictures.. Delish!

Aubrey: Beautiful Song Leader and on Dance Company...
Myself: one of the few "ethnic" students at BHS and wanted to be an SBO so badly...
Amy: Senior VP, Seminary Council, and blonde bombshell...

This gentlemen spent his evening serving us and making sure things were up to par all night! I had to personally thank him and savor the memory....what a sweetheart.

I was amazed to see how much everyone looks the same! We're all still hot and spicy!

I Follow Instructions Well ...

2008-08-21T18:53:00.002-06:00

Memories

Here is a fun little game... Leave a comment on my blog of a memory that you and I have had together. It doesn't matter if you've known me for a short time, or a long time, anything you remember! Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you. On your mark...get set...blog your memories!!

Catch up...

2008-07-20T17:50:00.004-06:00

I can't believe July is practically over! Time sure does go by quickly! Kendyl and I have been working, going to Pre - K, swimming, playing with cousins, going to the library, having "Grandma Day's", going to the park, riding the alpine slide and coaster, shopping, caught a couple local shows, watching lots of movies, and eating lots of popsicles!

I am ready for the long summer days to be over! I'm not one for the heat and with fall only a couple months away, I'm anxiously waiting to pull out my hoodie and feel a cool chill in the air.

Kendyl starts Kindergarten in September. I've been asked if I'm sad she's getting so "big" - but to honest, I'm really thrilled for her. Anyone who knows K knows she's already three years beyond her years and any challenge is welcome with her. I do think the drop off and watching her go into the classroom will be hard. But - she will be fabulous! She's such a fun and outgoing little girl, I think she'll be great!

In the beginning of July I went to visit my cute friend Jen in California. Huntington to be exact. I spent the 4th of July on Huntington Beach and watched the fireworks go off from the pier. We rode bikes, shopped, ate lots of food, and spent a lot of time on the beach - I had to work on my tan! It was great to have a few days in the warm sun, but I was ready to come home where life isn't as "crowded" and "busy" ... Maybe California is over rated?? I would have to say a fat, Yes!

So here's a funny story: The saying, "It's like riding a bike, you never forget" .. or however it goes. Well, the day we rode our bikes around ... I did not think riding a bike was that easy. I haven't ridden a bike since 6th or 7th grade? I sold mine in a garage sale and hadn't set my bum cheeks on once since. SO - of course, I thought it would be a piece of cake and easy. Little did I know, it's not that easy! Jen wanted to get a snap shot of me on the bike, so after calling out my name and telling me to smile - I tried to throw out the "peace sign" and have a huge smile on my face.... Not so much. Seconds after I lifted my hand off the handle bars, I lost control, missed the breaks (since they are on the pedals, gotta push backwards) and tipped over into a cement wall. Thank goodness Jen had a quick camera because we did get a successful picture!

Deer Valley Condo

2008-06-23T20:57:00.007-06:00

If I had a million dollars I think I'd purchase a condo up in Deer Valley. Kendyl and I went were invited by Tyler, Emily, Cobly, and Caroline for a fun night up in the mountains! The scenery was amazing and the kids had a ball! Playing in the hot tub, roasting hot dogs, and making smores made a great weekend get-a-way! The weather up there was nice and cool compared to the blistering heat in the valley... Thanks to the Garrison family, we had a fabulous time!

We walked up and down Main Street to cool off and "window shop" ... took a couple pictures with some metal bear and the kids took turns pushing Caroline in her stroller! What big helpers!

Colby and Kendyl loved playing in the hot tub and jumping into Tyler's arms... Those kids have no fear!

Caroline is the cutest little girl ever! I had to take some photos of her while she was getting ready for bed! What a happy babe!

To top of the night - I had to capture these sweet candle holders! I'm pretty sure they were a mold from real antlers...

Pure Hotness = Gateway Water!

2008-06-23T20:47:00.003-06:00

Kendyl and I were so hot one day we decided to hit the Gateway and search for some fun! We decided to run through the water and splish and splash it up! Kendyl was being so funny - she was a little nervous at first, but once she started to get wet she was all for it! Here are some pictures of her playin'....

Kendyl's Graduation

2008-06-23T20:23:00.006-06:00

Little Miss Kendyl graduated from Pre-school and is ready to enter the big world of Kindergarten! Her class had five graduates... Nicole, Kendyl, Kodi, Brennen, and Caleb. They had their own cap and gowns and even had a special diploma!

The kids shared the alphabet, a few songs, and they each had a chance to shake their teachers hand and toss their caps in the air! It was too cute! I can't believe Kendyl is going to be in Kindergarten! She is ready for the challenge and is very excited to keep learning!

Kodi and Kendyl are connected at the hip and love to play together! I'm afraid of separation when fall comes - I know Kendyl will be super sad not to see Kodi everyday!

Kendyl had her first boyfriend this year... Brennen and Kendyl probably broke up every day and then made up the next day... She'd come home and tell me that "Brennen broke up with me... " or "I broke up with Brennen today Mom...." It's so cute... Brennen gave Kendyl her first rose this year. She had a bloody nose at school and he felt so bad he brought her a rose the next day.... talk about pure sweetness! I'm going to have to keep my eye on her!

Kendyl and Max

2008-06-10T20:49:00.002-06:00

Here are some pictures from the hospital... Don't be afraid of my spotty face... it's scary, I know.

Maxine Kae ...

2008-06-08T10:40:00.002-06:00

Kendyl is finally a big sister! Tuckett and Kaesy had their first baby on June 4, 2008. Max was 7 pounds 11 ounces and 20 inches long! She's adorable and Kendyl L.O.V.E.S her! We went to visit Max at the hospital and Kendyl didn't want to leave. When we were walking out to our car, she started crying. I asked her what was wrong and she replied, "I just love her so much. She's so beautiful. It's a happy cry.... I just love her so much...."
It was the cutest thing ever!

So - I can't post her pictures... but you can visit Tuckett and Kaesy's blog:
http://tuckettandkaesy.blogspot.com/

I'm still alive!

2008-05-29T18:06:00.008-06:00

Don't you worry you're pretty little heads - I'm still alive. I haven't posted in several weeks and I have so much to catch up on!
But first and for most, I have to post about Death Cab! Woot Woot!

I got Josh and I tickets to see Death Cab months ago - and Memorial Day was dedicated to Ben, Nick, Jason, and Chris...
Our little family had plans to do something fun on Monday. Since the weather was crappy - we decided on a movie with some friends of ours... Unfortunately, the show started at 5 and Josh and I weren't able to go see Collage Road Trip with everyone. In a panic, we threw our stuff together and headed down to Thanksgiving point! Rain coats, beanies, snow boarding pants, chairs, Red Bulls, books, and rain slickers! We were set...

Arriving at 2:30, we were pretty close to the gate. We set up shop and just waited. Watching all the young kids running around in the rain in only flip flops, short shirts, cig's in their mouths, and flat ironed hair - we had to laugh and notice how old we are. We were proud to be veterans, even if we did stick out like a sore thumb. We were warm!

Some of our entertainment consists of the following:

1. Floss for underwear (sorry to offend anyone)

2. Girl on Girl action... Sorry no pictures of them. But we did see a lot... so weird.

3. Handfuls of people who think they can just butt in line 10 mins before the gates were going to open.

4. Security guards with "Security" taped to their back. (Josh and I could have done that at home)

Our good friends Britt and Mike were able to meet up with us and do some time in line as well... Mike's aunt was volunteering at the show and her kind heart let us in before the show! We were able to haul bunz to the front and get right up against the gate! YES!

So Death Cab did a fantastic job and thoroughly impressed us, again! We've seen them about 4 times now and they rock each time! Here are some excellent photo's from the show! Enjoy!

Far-less ???

2008-04-05T11:15:00.012-06:00

On Friday night, Josh, myself, Scott, Chris, and Mama Dari bought tickets to see a band called Far-less.... along with them were Mae, Between the Trees, and The Honorary Title. Of course the only band we wanted to see was Far-less and they played first. We just barely missed them and were so bugged! The gang decided to stick it out and listen to the rest of the bands. Sometimes I don't understand why some bands are considered "good" - Maybe I don't know what "good" music is.... But the
kids there were so amped up on the same sound each song, lead singers who try and sound like Nickleback or someone off of American Idol... I just don't get it. Oh well -

After the show, Chris insisted that we go eat at Coachman's Dinner and Pancake House. If you've even been to Wendover and loved it, you have to go to Coachman's! It was my first time and I was thrilled to experience this! Christmas light bulbs lining the windows (inside), bright colors, bikers eating breakfast in their leather vests and bandannas, a huge wooden chandelier hanging in the center of the room, and let's not forget the delicious food they serve! Josh had to get steak 'n eggs that looked like food from Napoleon Dynamite!

After laughing out heads off about silly stories - I got out my camera to document this fun evening.... You can just imagine how our stomachs hurt after closing out Coachman's...

Chris and Dari are just nerdy.

Scotty loves his cell phone.

Is this really my eternal companion?

And.. I was laughing so hard - I laid my head down into butter.

I'll save the best for last. Paying for our food, Chris decided he wanted "a" tooth pick - not really understanding he needed to twist/turn the device, the whole tin box tipped over and all the tooth picks fell out. The lady at the cash register didn't say one word the whole time. She just glared at Chris while in his mind he's thinking: ''Do I put them back in? Throw them away? Am I going to have to pay for them?" The following photos show Dari taking charge and having the "Ugh, my husband is a dork" glare on her face... it was too funny!

Birthday Bash ...

2008-03-29T17:46:00.005-06:00

Last Thursday the girls got together to celebrate Jeanette's birthday! We ate at PF Changs and had a heck of a good time! Thanks Jeanette for being born! Love ya!

From left to right: Britt, Jeanette, Kim, Dari, Natalie, and me!

Blue Boutique...

2008-03-29T17:21:00.006-06:00

The guys and gals got together a while back and played it up! The girls went to dinner and got an itch to do something spontaneous... so I obviously said "let's go to Blue Boutique" ... it seems to be place where end up going with the girls. Ashley, Dari, Lisa, Chelsea and cute baby JJ, headed up at 9:45 pm to get some piercings! The boys played poker all night and stunk up the basement with smelly boy odor! Here are a few photos!

Mama Dari wasn't able to have anything pierced because of baby Lola.... But she still had a fun time with us! Lisa had second holes done and was the bravest one out of us all!

Pre piercing...

Post piercing...

We're guaranteed to have a fun time when we visit Blue Boutique!

Easter 2008

2008-03-29T16:39:00.010-06:00

Our Easter weekend was one of the busiest weekends we've had in a long time! And we're busy people! Kendyl was with her Dad and she had a blast at Grandma C's... Saturday my niece Madison was baptized and all of our family attended. Maddy was so happy and excited - and we were all so proud of her! After the baptism, the Savage clan headed to my parents for an Easter egg hunt and some fun family pictures!

Here is brother number four: Butch, Alissa, Maddy (9) and Alivia (3)

Brother number three: Danny, Heidi, Mikayla (7), Nathan (2), and Okland (1)... Londyn was with her dad that weekend.

Brother number two: Doug, Jolene, Mia (12), Mason (10), Jaden (6)

Brother number one: Dave, Kristin, Taiza (13) and Necia (11) were not here this weekend because they live in Arizona!

My Nana was here with us - so I grabbed the camera and shot some of everyone! Here are my sister-in-laws and my mom!

Sunday we went down to Elkridge and had another Easter shin dig with the Dunn's..... We ate a ton of great food, had an Easter egg hunt, and played till the sun went down! Here's some photo's of my Dunn family!

These are my sister-in-laws: Ashley and Tina! We are all freaks when we get together!

Here's Grandma and Grandpa Great.... with Josh of course!

Cute Ryan and Ashley - The Hones... I call them the Honer Boners... lol....

Chole is the cutest little thang ever! She kept eating candy after candy after candy .... she's take a bite of one, then open up another.... she's addicted to sugar!

Happy Easter!

"Why would....."

2008-03-18T20:13:00.002-06:00

Josh, Kendyl, and I were watching TV (what's new...) The Ugliest Dog Competition was on. After showing the winner, Kendyl looked at us and said, "Why would Jesus send a dog that ugly?" Yep - pretty funny.....

Happy Birthday Kendyl Ruth ...

2008-02-28T21:58:00.003-07:00

Who would have thought that I have a five year old? Holy cow how time flies! Kendyl Ruth Crittenden was born February 28, 2003 at 7:04 AM at Jordan Valley Hospital by Dr. Hansen. I was in labor for about 5 hours and had a wonderful labor! Kendyl came into this world bright eyed and smiling! She was the cutest little half Asian we've ever seen!

As the years pass, Kendyl has grown and grown. She started developing so quickly and learned how to survive in this crazy world! She had shown us how bright she was at such an early age and still amazes us with her intellect! I can't believe she's going to be a Kindergartner this fall!

Kendyl has always loved people. She is so friendly and fun to be around. She loves to smile and laugh... pull funny faces and make others happy. She loves being with her Grandparents and spending time with her cousins. She is an artist! Kendyl loves to draw, color, paint, and design new pictures everyday, every minute! I think she'll turn into a wonderful artist.

Kendyl has always had a passion for music. She has been listening to it since she was in my belly! She loves to sing and has an amazing memory! She can listen to a song only a couple of times and then has it memorized! She blows my mind everyday!

I consider Kendyl one of the luckiest little girls ever. She has so many people who love her and take care of her. All of those individuals help make her who she is today. She is a beautiful girl and has such an incredible Spirit.

I am very lucky to call her my daughter... Happy Birthday Babe! I love you! - Mom

I've been tagged?!

2008-02-28T21:42:00.003-07:00

Thank you Emily! I always read other people's blog with the random thoughts, questions, get to know you's, and think... lame! JK... So I guess I'll do my part and write seven quirky things about me... Do I have seven?

1. I remember everything. From faces, names, events, outfits, even down to the littlest detail. I'll be with friends or family and just randomly see people that I remember clear back from elementary or middle school. I'm sure if you were to ask me what I did last week, I wouldn't remember.

2. I have Narcolepsy. I'm serious! I was diagnosed about 6 months ago. I had to have a sleep apnea test, which turned out fine, and stay a whole extra day taking 20 minute naps 6 times throughout the day. I hit REM each nap and had some interesting test results. I will have it for the rest of my life... so far there's no cure and I'll have to take medication to help me stay awake! This is a picture I took of myself while I was doing my sleep study - I looked pretty scary!

3. I am an organize freak! I have to have things in a certain order, placed a certain way, and/or clean. I think I got this from my mother who has a spic and span household. Any of you who have been to Sister Savage's house knows what I'm talking about. If we had a garage - I'm sure this is what it would look like!

4. I can't stay in once place for a long period of time. I'm always moving, cleaning, or putting things away. (Thanks to Sister Savage again.... ) Josh is always telling me to sit down and relax. I don't know how to do that! I'll be one of those old ladies who talks to herself and paces when I'm 98. This image explains it all!

5. I'm obsessed with Apple/Mac products. I think they're the sexiest things alive. From iTouch iPods, PowerBooks, AppleTV, and the latest downloads from iTunes - - I'm into it. I'm a internet geek and am always online, IMing, browsing, or reading the latest celebrity gossip, and drooling over the latest Apple products.

6. I have to surround myself with kids? I don't know if this is quirky or not - but when ever Kendyl is away from me, I want to have some baby, toddler, or kid with me. I'll call my friends and offer to babysit or hand out with them just to see their kids. If Josh and I go out, I'm always looking at kids, watching them, trying to talk to them and get their attention. Even when Kendyl is having a grandma day and she's not at ARUP's daycare? I walk down there and hang out with her friends on my break. I know - weird.

7. I talk in my sleep. Some nights Josh says we have full on conversations. I usually wake myself up and remember what we were talking about - but for some reason, I can't keep my mouth shut even when I'm sleeping!

Sickness...

2008-02-22T08:50:00.004-07:00

I figured since I'm home sick today I'll update my blog. (Thanks Em!) I told Emily that I didn't have much to say or update on... but I guess I'll jot down a few things.

Everyone is sick at my work. My whole department (all 5 of us) have been out sick this week. Colds, coughs, congestion, walking pneumonia, runny noses, etc. It's awful! I guess it was my turn and it's hit me like a brick wall! I can't believe how it takes everything out of ya!

Kendyl has been super good this week and has said some awesome stuff. Her latest had us laughing for days - we still laugh about it. So Kendyl has been into the Sponge bob movie and loves it! Of course once she's picked out a favorite we watch it multiple times in a row, for days, and even weeks.

One night her and Josh were doing something and out of the blue she says:
"Dad, you're so much cooler than David Hasselhoff..."
It was hilarious! If anyone has seen the Sponge bob movie, you know what I'm talking about...

One last thing - - Something to help the hubby out. The New Nervous is having a show next weekend. February 29th at Kilby Court. If anyone wants to come! Let me know... it's an all ages show, $6, and will be a great time!

Kilby Court
738 Kilby Ct (330 W)
7:00 pm
$6
The XYZ AFFAIR
The Steady Machete
The New Nervous

President Gordon B.

2008-02-03T19:07:00.000-07:00

These last several days I've been reflecting the life of Gordon B. Hinckley. Who he was, what he did, and especially what he stood for. He was a man of great wisdom, knowledge, strength, faith, and kindness. I can't imagine not hearing his voice counceling me how to live and what to strive for. For twelve years he served as our Prophet serving our Heavenly Father and showing me what a true example of how I want to be.

I logged onto YouTube and was amazed to see how many "Tribute to President Hinckley" there were - thousands of people sharing their memories through song, slide shows, and their testimonies, of how much they love President Hinckley, what a great man he is, how kind he is to everyone of all races, colors, religions, gender, etc. He was a man with such an open heart and mind. I was impressed to virtually see how his passing effected so many around the world.

I can't explain in words how I feel about one single man. I am blown away in ashonishment with all the duties where on his shoulders. One man keeping our church together. One man who millions look up to. One man who is so humble and meek. One man who lead by example. One man who has a family of his own, yet is able to share his entire life with the world. One man who in his 97th "put his shoes on everyday and went to work."

My testimony has been shaken the last few days. Shaken in a way where I want to better my way of living. I've realized that I should live each day bettering myself and be a better example for those around me. There is so much room for improvement it almost seems impossible to achieve all I want to do. But I've learned that there is always work to be done. Teaching my children the truth of our gospel can help continue the work and help keep President Hinckley's spirit alive.

His has left us with memories, monuments, and messages to last a life time. I believe he has made history in our church and will be remembered by all for centuries to come.

Thank you President Gordon B. Hinckely for being who you are. You have made an eternal impression in my heart I will never forget.

Prayer from Kendyl...

2008-01-11T19:48:00.000-07:00

I have to share this sweet experiece that Kendyl and I had last night... It is so cute how close to the Spirit she is and it made me so proud of her!

My parents were kind enough to watch Kendyl for me while I had my eye surgery. It was getting late and Kendyl just wouldn't go to bed... She was in and out of the guest bedroom, playing, getting food, a drink, etc. My dad had told her, "Kendyl - it is time for you to go to bed." She then came into the room and burst into tears.
My parents heard her cries, but just figured she was so tired, that tears were appropreate.

I was rubbing her back and trying to calm her down and asked her what was wrong.
Through her sobbing, yes sobbing, she said: "I just love them so much! I love grandma and grandpa so so much."

I told her that they loved her too, but she doesn't need to cry anymore. She suggested that we say a prayer and she wanted to say it.

"Dear Father in Heaven, thank you for this day... thank you for our blessings... thank you for grandma and grandpa, and please bless that they can survive..... I love them so much.... name of Jesus, Amen."

I asked her what she meant about her prayer and all she can muster out is, "I just want them to survive. I don't want them to die! I love them so much!" ... She hadn't stopped crying by this time and wanted to say another prayer... 6 prayers later, mentioning the word "survive, eat well, keep them safe, and love" I was so taken back by her sweetness.

I asked her if she wanted to go out and cuddle with grandpa and she shoke her head yes. After a few minutes of extra time with grandpa and grandma we tried going to be again.

Her little eyes filled up with tears again and she started sobbing again and wanted to say another prayer. With a lap full of tissue, running nose, and puffy eyes, she eventually fell asleep.

I just have to wonder what goes on in her little mind. She is an example of having pure love and a tender heart.

- Lasik -

2008-01-11T19:03:00.000-07:00

My slanted Korean eyes have been covered with hard contacts for the last 15 years and thanks to cutting edge technology I was able to get Lasik yesterday! Whoo!
Everyone was asking if I was nervous for the surgery or scared. To be honest, I wasn't even thinking about them slicing my eyes open, I was just stoked to wake up and have my vision almost perfect!

Josh took me to the Moran Eye Center and held my hand as we walked in. I think he could tell by my intense grip that I was a little more nervous than I was leading on. Once we got there, I was given some sterile booties for my feet and a killer head cap... I was lookin' so fine!

The technician came out and cleaned and prepped my eyes...dropped in some numbing drops and pretty much rushed me inside. As I was getting situated in the chair, he handed me a stuffed rabbit. I looked at him and asked, "What am I going to do with this?!" I must have come across as a 'bad ass' because he said, "Oh, you might want to hold on to it..." I'm sure he was thinking in his head that I have no idea what is going to happen.

And... I didn't. Starting with my right eye, they suctioned my eye with some instrument that sure didn't feel like it belonged in my eye. Tight pressure, pinching, and grunts of uncomfortableness came out of my mouth. Then I felt a small stabbing feeling in the middle of my eye. (this was the part where they're slicing the flap open on my eye) .... Then the same thing on the left eye....
Don't you worry about the cute stuffed rabbit. By this time, I think I torn him in half.

I then had to physically move chairs for the 'laser' part of the procedure. Mind you - I can't clearly, my body just went through the shock of slicing and dicing, and this 'technician lady' wants me to "swing my legs over and stand up, back up, sit down, and lay down" .... What the freak? I don't think they taught her how to have a good bed-side manner.

Once I was set up for the second part, I was feeling a little more comfortable knowing that it wasn't going to hurt as bad. The "worst part is over." As the doctor positioned the 'spring' to hold open my eye lids, lifted the flap of my eye, and made sure I wasn't moving, they kept telling me to look at the "red light" ... It was more of a red blur, then black, then some red... I could hear this crazy zapping noise; literally a zapping nose... "You're doing great Sindee, just keep looking at the red light." I started to smell smoke. Yep, smoke. My freakin' eye was burning! I hear the technician, "30 more seconds..." Are you kidding? 30 more seconds of my eye burning? Once that was finished, the doctor laid my flap back down and proceeded to brush my flap back into my eye. It was like a mini paint brush with lubricant. My eye felt cold and I could feel each stroke she made.
Lucky for me, there was a repeat for the left eye!

After the whole thing was done, I could see. What I was seeing what clear, but through a smokey fog. Josh and I sat with the nurse as she told us about the after care, drops, shields, no rubbing or touching, etc. After putting in the drops, my eyes felt like they had just been washed with soap. Yes, soap. I couldn't open them or see very well, but that is so called "normal."

I am so happy that Josh was there with me. He was so great and helped me out tremendously! He's the best ever!

Today I went in for my day after appointment. My doctor said things look great and to keep resting, allow my eyes to heal and my sight continue to get better and better.

Hopefully if you've had Lasik, you can empathize with my experience... and if you're thinking about having it? Do it! But just know that it's not a comfortable thing to go through, but so worth it!

GGGGRRRRRR.....

2008-01-08T20:30:00.000-07:00

Sigh...
I guess I'll vent out being a parent for one second. I never thought the day would come when my child would know how to ignore me. Literally ignore me and tune everything that comes out of my mouth out! I remember doing that to my mom, but not at 4... (at least of what I can remember)
Kendyl has the hardest time doing something I ask her to do, get dressed, don't jump on the couch, don't sit on the coffee table, get down from the couch, take your thumb out of your mouth, eat your breakfast, pay attention, go to the bathroom, i asked you not to jump on the couch, put your pj's on, don't mess with that, put your pj's on, stop jumping on the couch!
Sigh...

Words from Kendyl...

2008-01-02T22:22:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone! I found this email I sent out to everyone a while ago and wanted to post it on here....
Kendyl is seriously so funny!

So Josh and I had the funniest experience last night with Kendyl. I just had to share it with you. She is so sweet and learning so much!
I’ll set the scene…
We’re watching TV, Josh is on his computer and Kendyl and I are just watching some show…

Kendyl: “Mama, Dad looks different than us.”
Mom: “How’s that babe?”
Kendyl: “His skin is a different color. His hair is different too… And his eyes.”
Dad: “You’re right; I do look different than you and Mom.”
Kendyl: “Hum…. (shrug shoulders)”

That was about the gist of the beginning part. When I took her upstairs for bed, I was curious as to why she asked that and if she had heard it from someone else… or thought of it on her own.

So I asked her – she said she thought it on her own…

Mom: “Kendyl, did someone say something to you about looking different? Or did you think of that on your own?”
Kendyl: “On my own…”
Mom: “Oh, that’s a good observation. Our skin is a little bit darker than Dad’s. It’s called “olive skin.”
Kendyl: “And Dad’s skin is bread stick skin?!”

I had to laugh and just think how adorable she is! She was obviously referring to The Olive Garden, I’m guessing.
I continued through the chuckling and explained that Dad is Caucasian and I’m Korean, she’s half, etc.

She then listed all of her friends in her class… commented on Taven, a “really dark brown boy” - - I told her that he’s African American.

She asked about another boy that is dark and I wasn’t sure what his back ground is. She decided that he was “like one of us, since his skin is brown too.”

It was a funny conversation. She’s such a cute kid!

Happy New Year! 2008!!

2008-01-02T21:34:00.001-07:00

I can't believe it's 2008... where in the world did '07 go? Thinking about this last year and all the events that we've had, it was a pretty fantastic year!

Kendyl has grown and has become quite the young lady. Some of the significant things I can remember from this last year are:
*Her vocabulary has reached the four year old max. She still blows my mind with the crazy stuff she says
*Developed a photographic memory... seriously! There isn't a thing she can't forget....songs, letters, numbers, etc.
*She will be a big sister this next year (not me! Tuckett and his wife are expecting this summer)
*Participated in TWO weddings: one of her mommy and the other her daddy.
*She moved out of the house for the first time - and has her own bathroom!
*She finally got a dog, and then we got rid of the dog...
*Advanced into a booster seat!
*Started the magical belief in Santa.
*Started Sunbeams and loves Primary.

Those are just a few things I could think of... She is our joy and love!

As far as this last year for myself? Wow, I think I could list a whole bunch of things... Here are a few highlights that are important to me:

*Sealed to my best friend, Joshua Ryan Dunn on April 26, 2007
*Started my own little family in Sandy, Utah
*Gained two new brothers-in-law, two sisters-in-law, a nephew and niece, and a set of great in-laws
*Was called as a Sunday school teacher for the 15 year olds in our new ward
*Started scrapbooking and making cards (I know, who would have though?!)

As far as 2008? Here are some questions and comments that Josh and I are constantly hearing:

*When are you going to have a kid?
*Are you pregnant yet?
*Kendyl's not getting any younger...
*You're not getting any younger...
*Hurry and pop one out!

Obviously everyone wants us to have a kid, child, offspring, what ever you want to call it. We talk about here and there and know that we should probably "start" some time. In the mean time, I love to play with my friends kids, (Caroline) and when it happens you all will be the first to know!

Happy New Year!

Christmas Eve ... 2007

2007-12-24T21:27:00.000-07:00

It's our first Christmas together as a newly wed and also as a new little family. We're all sitting around the Christmas tree, watching The Elf, eating carrots and anticipating tomorrows excitement!

I'm really excited to see Josh's reaction when he opens his gift from me. Each year we seem to give each other similar gifts - so I"m hoping this year we can surprise each other and do something totally different!
Kendyl's requests had us worried for a bit, but thank goodness for EBay! We were able to pull it off and get the two main things she was asking Santa for!

This Christmas is a very special one for me. Having our own place and being on our "own" has been a thrill! I love spending time with our families. We went to my Papa's 84th birthday party last night. It was a little different without Nana, but her spirit was there with us. Visiting with my extended family was nice and it's so fun to catch up with everyone! It really made me feel old! Remembering all the Christmas/Birthday parties from when I was young really touched my heart last night. Family is so important and I'm so excited to have my own and make our own traditions.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Updates! Updates!

2007-12-09T22:39:00.001-07:00

So I'm getting crap from Emily about not keeping up with this whole blog thing - so I'll see if there's been any intersting experience to tell ya about...

Josh: My hubby got a new job at this place called, Zrii. It's in Draper - so he won't have to commute to P-Town everyday! It's pretty nice for him and makes things easier. He's still playin' in the band - - The New Nervous. He loves writing music and playing shows for people. The did get a new drummer a month ago. Ryan is attending nursing school and has focused more on his schooling.... So they picked up a guy named Dave Bybee - who will be a great fit for the crew. They plan on having a show in January - so it'll be fabulous to see them on stage again.

Josh is doing marketing for Zrii and has been really busy. He's had the chance to travel to Chicago a couple times and is always working on new ideas. The owner of Zrii, Bill Farley seems to be a really nice guy. He's a billionaire and I'm plotting some way to snag a couple thousand from him. Bill is neighbors with Opera so I'm hoping to meet her one day! :)

Kendyl is 4 1/2.... she acts likes she's 7. She's such a blast and we have a great time with her. She has the largest vocabulary any 4 1/2 year old has. She makes me laugh every day. She goes to Pre-school at ARUP (my work) and loves being there. It's so nice to take her to work with me and then pick her up when I'm ready to go home... She has some cute friends in there and even has a "boyfriend" Brennen. She gets so shy when you ask her about it...She also has a crush on The Naked Brothers Band on Nickelodeon. The drummer, Alex, is her boyfriend too. She loves to color and write her name and learn other words as well. Both Josh and I are so lucky to have a sweet little girl in our lives!

Me: Well, what am I doing?! I am working at ARUP Laboratories... I actualy do a lot of different things - I like my job and especially the people I work with. I am in charge of all digital communication (LCD screens all over the building, U hospital, and Clinics) I also help out with Project Management. There are loads of projects going on and I help manage all of them. I hope to stay there for a while and reap from their benefits and enjoy the treatment they give their employees.

Besides working and hanging out with Josh and Kendyl, I'm not sure what I do with my time. I feel like I'm so super busy but I'm not sure what my days consist of! I'm trying to get things ready for Christmas - trying not to freak out about money, gifts, and making sure everyone happy. Josh and I were able to get the "requests" from Kendyl, so we feel really proud of that! She's been asking for three things inparticular; Lucky - the Incredible Wonder Pup... thank goodness for EBay! Elf slippers, and a mini guitar for Lucky. (which she'll teach him how to play) I was able to find her some elf shoes but we're probably going to skip the mini guitar.

I'm planning on snowboarding a lot this season. Josh and I went up today and had a blast! The snow was amazing and it was so nice to get up there and ride. We're thinking really hard of how to make this apart of our lives. We were just saying to great it would be to do that everyday! Next winter we want to plan a family snowboarding trip to Whistler. So we're starting to save our pennies! Kendyl will be taking lesson's in Januray. She is excited to learn how to ride so she can join up on the slopes!

There's your update Em! I'll have to come back and put up some more pictures and info!

Our Wedding ...

2007-10-28T22:21:00.001-06:00

So now that I'm gettin the "hang" of this blog, I thought I'd post some pictures of the wedding. Josh and I got married on April 26, 2007.

We were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple by the temple President. It was amazing and we had some pretty awesome advice. I couldn't stop bawling and was crying like a baby. I loved it! All our family and close friends were inside to share this wonderful experience with us.

Kendyl was such a little stink that day. I think she was completely overwhelmed with it. She wouldn't get in any pictures of us and was pretty cranky. All I have are pictures of her crying and pouting. But to say the least, she still looked adorable.

Josh and I had a dinner the night before down in Provo. It was such a great evening. All of our sibilings, grandparents, and a handful of close friends were there. We had our dinner catered by Carrabes - delish! One of Josh's family friends own's Pudding on the Rice, so we had some of that as well.... we had so much terrific food it was ridiculous.

Our reception was seriously the most gorgeous, timeless, and perfect thing ever.... I'm not just saying that because it was ours! We had it at Le Jardin, an actual greenhouse in Sandy. The first time we checked it out, we knew that's exactly where it should be. All the flowers were in bloom, we didn't need to bother with decorations. We both love green and brown, so we ran with those colors for the wedding. Josh and I lingered and visited with everyone all night.... it was so nice to see our friends and family. We had a big support and the night turned out great!

Now that it's been about 6 months since our wedding, I don't know if I'd do the whole planning over again, but I'd definitely re-live the wedding day! I'm so happy to be married to my best friend! He's the best thing ever!

Mom and Kendyl Ruth

2007-10-27T06:54:00.000-06:00

woot! woot! So I guess I figured out how to post a picture. I grabbed this one not knowing if it would post, but low and behold! this picture was taken a couple years ago up Big Cottonwood Canyon. Kendyl was 2 and this was the photo on our Christmas cards we went out to friends and family. Looking back at this picture, I can't believe how much she's grown and changed! Man, time flies...

Stop Coughing!

2007-10-27T06:49:00.000-06:00

Good freakin' grief. The last week and a half I've had this cough/cold and I can't get any sleep! Grrr... We had to take Kendyl to the ER about a week and a half ago, she ended up having croupe. Guess who caught it? Mom! I missed 4 days of work and lost about 20 hours of sleep! My immune system must be super weak because every time I get sick, it lasts forever!
So I was up at 5:30 this Saturday morning and I thought I'd try and do some "bloggin" and get my profile updated; add pictures, friends, links, books.. all the fun things other people can figure out - - but me.
I thought I was virtually capable of adding savy ideas and managing this blog, but apparently you have to have a degree in programing. sigh.
so for now, no pictures, links, friends, or books.
Just a frustrated, tired, coughing Asian.

New To Blogger ...

2007-09-24T19:21:00.000-06:00

Hey Everyone,
So apparently I've been a member of Blogger since Feb. 2007? I am such a virtural nerd, I completely forgot about this site! So I decided to get things rollin' and let everyone know about the Dunn family and what we're up too!

Josh and I have been married for 5 months, 3 weeks and 2 days. Things have been really great and we're loving being a little family. We have a cute condo/thing in Sandy. We are lucky enough to live next to Butch and Alissa... Kendyl loves playing with the girls and having cousin's close by. Not to mention, it's nice to trade off kids and have some time with each other...

I am still working at ARUP Laboratories and enjoy being up there. They're a wonderful company to work for and I have been able to work my way up and show them what I'm made of!

Kendyl is able to come to work with me everyday. In March, ARUP built a day care in our building. She is in the Pre-K class and loves it! It's wonderful to have her there and know that's she's being taken care of...

After creating Tahitian Noni International's energy drink, Hiro - Josh said his goodbyes and started a new journey. Josh found a great job at a new MLM, called Zrii. It's closer to home (Draper) and right up his alley. Josh will be helping with their marketing and what ever they throw at him. It's just starting up, so he's gotten in at the right time! We're both really excited about the new job! Side note: Zrii taste much better than Noni!

That's the life of the Dunn's for now! Keep on checking on us!