costume swap?

I have a couple custumes we may not be using this year and am looking for something for Kacey to wear for Halloween. I already bought the other 3 their costumes, but still need something for her. Thinking of Tinkerbell or something.

Anyone want to borrow/swap either of these costumes?

ballroom gown


Hello Kitty witch costume, includes hat, cape and dress.....size sm. 4-6


Elmo Costume. It spells Elmo on the chest. Size 18-24 mo.

Temple...

In attempt to make it to the temple every week in october...

Is anybody willing to do some babysitting trading?

days...evenings...saturdays?

Recommendation anyone?

I was hoping if anyone has a good recommendation for a physician that treats adults to please send it our way, of course he or she doesn't have to be as cute as Mr. McDreamy from Grey's Anatomy but we aren't happy with our doctor right now and woul like a recommendation elsewhere.

Something About Tricia You May or May Not Know

I was a BYU baby (#2 of 4 kids) but our family moved around and eventually to St. Louis, Missouri when I was about 4 yrs. old. I fell off my bunk bed at age 5 - got a concussion, and fractured my neck trying to do acrobatic things when I was 9.

kindergarten 1st grade

We moved to Chandler in the middle of my 7th grade year, which was scary, but turned out to be a good move for us in the end. I was the “new girl” and had lots of boys after me. I'm thankful I always knew the church was true growing up. My family had some trials as we all do…my parents had a business that didn’t work out, and we suffered financially and emotionally because of the stress. I learned a lot about going without, although were always fine thanks to my Grandparents who helped us out. My Grandpa started teaching me violin when I was in 3rd grade and he and my Grandma paid for my private lessons when my parents couldn’t (which was always-).

8th grade, how high can I get those bangs?

I was of course in orchestra my whole schooling, and I felt happy there. It was really the only thing I did really well. (besides kissing but that’s nothing to brag about now right?) My high school (Dobson) had the best orchestra in the state, and it wasn’t just a bunch of nerds. Or so we thought anyway :) My life changed just before 11th grade when the ASU viola professor became my viola teacher. He challenged me to practice 3 hours a day that summer, and I did.

senior (do I look like Mona Lisa? ...braces..)

I was able to get a full scholarship to ASU and became a music education major. It was an intense 4 years of too many credit hours, and trying to have a dating life at the same time. I finally met Duane in May before my senior year through friends at the MCC ward (the guys were too old at ASU). We just kept running into each other, and had so much in common. I had finally found my perfect match!

engagement sorry this is fuzzy?!

I always wanted a husband who loved hiking, and enjoyed sitting through orchestra concerts too! My Dad was scout master my whole life, so that’s why I like hiking I guess. (Funny that Duane has been in scouts our whole marriage almost.) We got married the following March 7, 1998 on a very windy day.

attack of the dress!

Unfortunately we didn’t have a lot to pay a good photographer and only had him scheduled for outside the temple after the ceremony. :( I charged my own dress, and Duane and I enjoyed our first 2 years in our 1 bedroom apartment in the ghetto on Mill and Southern. He changed from being an architect major, thinking about being a chiropractor, to finally a civil engineer in our first year. I taught strings, played weddings and helped get us through his schooling. My summers were spent getting my Masters in viola performance. We had our first of 3 babies after 3 years of marriage and it’s been pretty much insane ever since!
Audrey 7, Annelise 5 and Sadie 3

We especially loved our time in San Tan Ranch and will never forget the friends we have made there.

Some Things I have done: hiked and slept at the bottom of Grand Canyon, been in a Tostitos Fiesta bowl commercial (ok, just in the cheering crowd) I made $75.00 and for a split second...was on tv. I worked at a movie theatre, and Burger King (for 3 horrible months) when a teen. Been to almost every Depeche Mode concert here since I was 14 (5 or so), also The Cure twice, Dave Mathews Band twice, Live, Duran Duran, and Morissey, but no I was no "mod"

Likes: sweets, dark chocolate,vacations ,hiking, snowskiing ,pilates, and other excercising although not always, and bargain shopping....

Dislikes: this could be long….ketchup, mustard, mayo,cream cheese, CHEESECAKE, pickles, fighting kids, giving birth w/ no epidural(2 times), people dying…ok maybe that’s getting too deep

The MUST HAVE in the kitchen: The giant roll of professional quality plastic wrap from Costco. Nothing else works and I’ve had mine for like 4 years, no joke. Now that’s a bargain!

Tricia

This picture is really bad of me but good of Duane. He hates smiling for pictures. He usually does the Chandler Bing- for you freinds fans.



Next time lets hear from Debbie Wallace!

Adventure of the Week - Makatu Island

Makutu's Island is a 20,000 square foot, multi-level indorr playground. Made for children and adults (yes, you can play too). Their family center will more than impress you.

Makutu's Island is a shoeless environment-socks must be worn.

Hours: Mon-thurs 10:00-7:00 Fri & Sat 10:00-9:00, Sun 10:00-7:00

Prices $3.00 adults (18 and older), $7.00 children

http://www.makutusisland.com/

6919 W Ray rd., Chandler, AZ

480-893-0106

Twilight Garb

I had to laugh when I saw these but I can't help but want one for myself.

I must restrain myself, lol

You can purchase them at whippycake.blogspot.com

Spotlight continues

Who is this Brownie? Yes, it is me Kelly Blackham.

One of my (not so good class) pictures. I think this is 4 grade. Yes I actually had curls in my hair, naturally. I am the youngest of 3 kids and the only girl. My brothers would say I was spoiled, but I don't think so. My dad was in the air force so we moved about every 3 years. I have lived in D.C., Colorado, Nebraska, Germany, Nevada and Arizona. I was a pretty innocent kid up till high school. I just don't know what happens when kids hit that time. Lets jump forward and learn some more.





Me in my skinnier days. Yep, in high school (weren't we all). I did love my dad just wouldn't admit for a couple more years. For not growing up in the church I was pretty lucky to have the same parents I was born with. High School, High school, were should I begin. For the good part: I was a good student always keeping a b average. I played volleyball for 3 years, and cheer for 1 semester. I got my first job at Bank of America shortly after turning 16 plus my brothers hand me down car. I still thought I was cool, because I had a car at 16. For the juicy stuff: I started dating way to early about 15, without my parents knowing (later they found out). I was engaged at 16, to who I thought was the love of my life. Ended up just being a totally jerk who abused me. I dated my far share of losers as my dad would call them. I wonder why I did not like my dad, but boy was he right. We moved to Arizona shortly after I graduated.

After moving to Arizona I started CGCC and was still working at Bank of America. My mom got a job in the cash balancing which was up stairs where I worked at the branch. I would go up and visit her from time to time and would always notice this guy. So my mom gave him my phone number and it took him 2 weeks to call. Our first date was cancelled because his pregnant sister had gotten in a car accident. Yes, I am talking about Jeremy. By the time we finally had our first date, it had to be good right. Wrong. I guess he did not know how picky of an eater I was and he had ordered a Greek salad. Then we went and saw Excess Baggage. But it was love at first sight. Our first date was Sept 3rd, we were engaged by Thanksgiving and married that following May. School stopped shortly there after, 3 class away from my AA.

I thought this would be the wedding of my dreams, I had the dress and the guy. We'll the day before my wedding my brother signed his divorce papers (she was suppose to be in the wedding). My soon to be sister in laws (to say it nicely) weren't thrilled to be there. I don't think I saw them smile once the whole wedding. We were married by a Mormon Bishop. It was his first time doing a non-member wedding and he was totally nervous. We did not even recite our vows. It is so true how fast the day goes by you. I wish I could have remembered more. I LOVED my dress and I LOVED my husband.



After being married for about 1 1/2 years we decided it was time to try and have some babies. Well 2 years and 6 miscarriages later we had Brody. We found out later that my body does not produce enough progesterone in the first stage of pregnancy and had to be on suppositories for the first 3 months of each pregnancy. Brody was 26 hour labor with pain medicine. We still joke that he is a mommy's boy to this day. So anyways. I did not go back on birth control because it took so long the first time. Well on Brody's first birthday I found out I was pregnant with Allie. She was all of 2 hours from the 1st contraction and because I went so quick I had her all natural (NOT BY CHOICE). I was not the best pregnant person so 8 weeks later I had my tubes tied. I still sometimes wish to have another baby. That's why I babysit babies.
We never went to church and moved quite often (5 houses in 10 years). But we now know why we are in this house. About 1 year ago, I told Jeremy that I thought we should start going to church (boy was he shocked) and 2 months later I was baptised. I have met some wonderful friends through the church and hope to meet more. I can't say it is easy being the only Mormon on my side of the family but I think it has made my immediate family stronger. This December we will be sealed as a family in the temple.



Some of my dislikes are: people who lie, rude people, a messy house, the smell of sweaty kids and cooking dinner.



Some of my loves: My kids, hanging out with the girls, scrapbooking or doing crafts, baking and volunteering in my kids classrooms.

My dream job (if I could go back and finish school) would be a nurse. For now I am a mommy.




There is so much more to me. But not the kind of stuff to post on the internet. So you will just have to talk to me to find out.

NEXT WEEK LETS HEAR FROM TRICIA DANA