Yay, all done!

After being a bag of nerves, here I am on Television today. Go to my blog and enter the contest, you'll be glad you did!

Thanks again to everyone who helped me pull this off!! Nothing like a TV spot to motivate you to lose weight!!!!

ACT 2

KSL's Studio 5 has come a calling again, This time to do organizing tips live in the studio. No pressure?!?!?!?

The topic is Organizing on a Budget: Re-purpsing what you already have to organize something else.

I will be on this Thursday, July 30th sometime in the 11:00 am hour. I hope you all will be watching.

I want to give a shout out to 4 ladies who helped me along the way. Emily Utley for my professional picture with Emily Jane Photography. Allyson Randle for the amazing pictures she took for the article that will be featured on the KSL website, that goes along with the segment (see below) who also is a photographer and owns and operates Allyson Randle Photography. Allison Adams for the vinyl lettering from her company Word Candy Vinyl. And Amanda Hancock for her impeccable editing skills and reading my article. Thanks ladies, you all are awesome.

Here is a sample of some of there work. Wish me luck on the show, I need all the help I can get!

Emily Jane Photography took my portrait

This is Allyson Randle Photography and Allison Adam's vinyl lettering from Word Candy Vinyl. Fabulous!

Sisters

"A perfect sister I am not, but thankful for the one I've got. ~Author Unknown"

"A sister is a forever friend. ~Author Unknown"

“A sister is a little bit of childhood that can never be lost.~ Marion C. Garretty"

Just wanted to give a shout out to my baby sister who I love dearly. She is the first wonderful gift that God gave me and contiues to be to this day.

She is courageous, she is kind, she is thoughful, she has a beautiful spirit. She does well at anything she does and is cheerful and likeable. All who know her want to call her friend. I am so grateful her. I could not ask for a better sister than her. I love you, Kath!

Visiting with old Friends

This past week we were invited by Jeff's former young men's and scout leader Jeff Flamm, to his expansive Estate in Holiday. The house is out of the old Hollywood movies and sits on 14 acres, it amazes me everytime we go.

All of the guys in his "troop," were invited for a barbecue. Above is a picture of who was there.

Jake, at first glance of the front of the house.


The expansive Estate.


2 little rascals: Jake Isom and Nathan Low. Reminisant of their Dads, Jeff and Kent who were bosom buds by the time they were at the age their son's are now.

Fourth of July Parade and Barbecue

Jake's singing group was also in the Layton Parade.......Uncle Derrick, Aunt Kathy, and cousins and favorite canines Malone and Stockton also came for the festivities.

Malone, Derrick and Kathy's mixed black Pug could put on shows he's super smart and hilariously funny. As the parade started and the police blared there sirens, Malone stood at attention and howled with the sirens finding the same pitch as the sirens as he howled. We love you Benji!



For Jeff, the holiday would no be complete without Fruit Pizza. So just for him, I slaved to make this delectable dessert (the secret is in the glaze). Love you babe!


We had a little cookout that night with my parents and my brother Jon and his kids. Here are about all the Pict's I took!




Jon and his "girl."

A New Sweet One

Lauren Elizabeth Isom was born on June 28th to Matt and Vayle Isom. This is their second child.

Here are som picts that don't do this angel justice of just what a cutie pie she is. Congrats Matt and Vayle!

God Bless the USA

Jake's singing group from school had the opportunity to sing in the Layton Concert Series "Sounds of Freedom." Here a few Pict's and a video of them singing. I love this time of year when we celebrate this great country we live in! I am raising a cheeser!
Love this song!


The entire cast of the concert. This was a wonderful night of music.

One of the music groups sang a tribute to all the armed forces and asked as they sang each different military song for those who have served, or have had loved one's who served or are now in active duty to stand as they sang there song. Ken and LeAnn were with us and LeAnn proudly stood for her Dad who served in the Airforce. As the song was finishing up a great big C-17 flying low (we live 5 miles from the AFB) flew past the outdoor concert stage. It was extremly moving! LeAnn and I could have canoed out of there with our tears!

I'll see you in the funny papers!

This year Jake and his Grandpa Brent have developed a favorite new pastime to do together..................reading the comics. Grandma Karen frequently saves the funnies out of the papers for Jake to read.



"Nobody reads them like Grandpa does," says Jake if we read them instead. I captured this picture a few weeks back. His T-ball cap on and asleep with the funnies. Classic!

Luau

So much to catch up on!

Jake decided he wanted to celebrate the beginning of summer with a Luau. So we bought a bunch of decorations and even a Tiki Torch and had ourselves a Luau. I, of course forgot to take pictures but captured at least one of "Lil" she's such a hambone!