Niccoli

Its Christmas, Its christmas time

2012-01-03T15:47:00.000-08:00

If you have ever heard the song Business time could you please read the title of this blog post to the tune of that song. If you haven't, don't be shy go ahead and click on the link... you'll enjoy.

Any who Christmas, loved it. I think it is much more fun with kids. It was exciting to start traditions of our own and all that stuff. Gianni is at a way fun stage and all in all it was just fun!

I love this kid. He is a charmer.. wonder where he got that from? :) He is so funny. He is just perfect.

that's all.

Lovin it

2011-11-15T17:16:00.000-08:00

I. Luf. Him. Obsession, in a good way:)

That's all.

This is Halloween

2011-11-01T09:07:00.001-07:00

I love me some Halloween. We had some laughs good food with some good people. We went to the traditional dinner at my sisters and then for G's debut trick or treating. We had fun. PS husband is genius! He loves to dress up. Makes the holiday way more fun when he'll dress up how ever you want:) Love him.

Can you tell what we are? I'm prob the lamest. I worked mostly on Husband and G-loves:) I am a pillow G is a tooth and husband is the tooth fairy.

Here is the crew.

that's all.

La De Da De we likes to PARTY!!

2011-10-26T07:54:00.000-07:00

My little man had his first birthday. It was a kick your woopie pie good time. G may have had no idea what was going on... BUT maybe he did know. MAYBE he had a hard time sleeping because of his excitement. I'm gonna go ahead and say he was excited for this event:)

First the invite that I made on my dinky outdated computer.... I was proud of how it turned out with limited resources.

next on to the peeps that came

Please excuse my appearance. It was one of those parties that you're still in the same thing you worked all day in until 20mins before erbody is supposed to be there. hence the wet pony. Speaking of appearance I must say I have some good lookin friends and family. PS not sure how my mom and dad got out of the pics, but they were indeed there and I must thank them for saving me by coming early and helping with the last min deets!

I drew this on G's shirt with a fabric pen. It is actually the logo from Stefano's Dad's restaurant. I thought it was appropriate for the occasion.

sorry if this was a picture overload.

thanks for stopping by.

xoxox

megs.

Guilty Poop Face

2011-08-22T20:14:00.000-07:00

So this my be a little graphic for some so if you don't like the Title of this post you should def not continue.....................................

Okay so this last weekend we went to st george.It was nice to just get away for a little bit and my niece came so husband and I got a few date nights out just us two which was hella awesome:). In all our fun we captured a GENIUS moment. Here is how it went down.

Stefano was in the front room with GP and had just changed his diaper. He was letting him air out a bit and crawl around 'flying free' or naked. G pulled himself up to the coffee table and husband thought what a cute pic of him and his cute little cheekies (really is there anything cuter then little naked baby cheeks?). So he zooms in to take the pic snaps and this is what he got:

Ever wondered what a guilty poop face looks like? Wonder no more friends. Can you believe this? Oh we shared a good laugh. Love this kid. I bet he'll love it when we show his high school girl friends:) Oh I would and I will.

*****To all family members the poop didn't hurt the carpet at all!!! It was a solid quick clean up:)!!!!*****

this is all.... and sorry if it was too much

xoxo

10 (and some change) months

2011-08-09T17:09:00.001-07:00

So my little man child is about 10 1/2 months old. I'm sorry did you read the correctly? YEP he is almost one whole year. I wanted to jot somethings down about my little man b/c clearly he is awesome and it must be documented upon this blog.

He is in the 71 % for his weight ( down from 87% at 7 months)

He is in the 91 % for his height (up from 76% at 7 months)

He has 6 teeth- 4 on top 2 on bottom-1st tooth came on May 5

He switches back and forth from mama's boy to daddy's little man

He is friendly and will go to most anyone if he's not over tired

He loves to eat, but prefers veggies over fruit

He is holding a yellow sign in his middle pic that reads 10 months

He is a good sleeper and will sleep 12 hours a night

he loves to play fetch with Bruce although Bruce does not share that love

He took forEVER to roll over, but once he did he was crawling within weeks of getting rolling over down. He made it seem like he knew how to do it all along and we were idiots for thinking it was such a big deal.

He thinks it is hysterical to put things over his head ie: blankets, napkins, hymn books :)

He sweats a lot, and it smells good

He is a huge flirt

Love him.

Happy Friday

2011-07-15T09:28:00.001-07:00

Love my boys!

This little lite o mine

2011-05-22T20:49:00.000-07:00

So there have been some changes in the niccoli home. First of which is where it is. We moved. I'm happy and sad at the same time. I loved my little condo. It is the home we came to from our honey moon, we brought our first child there. Dramatic? No I am REALLY sentimentally attached to my house mmmmkay.

See? See? Maybe you don't, but I do. I think it will be good though. Gianni will have plenty of room to roam around. I'm just sayin but he is kind of a big deal. When we went to Seattle for Toni and Abbey's wedding people were diggin the red hairs, and today at Costco a lady came up with her little girl and said look there is the baby with the red hair I was telling you about. I didn't realize red hair was such a novelty. Whateve I love it!

Next on the docket: The wedding. It should be weddings but I took ZERO pics of T and Abbs wedding so I just have Judes and big D's.

That's all for now.

xoxo

Megs

mama said they'll be days like this

2011-04-08T18:03:00.000-07:00

I think we have a little handful.

love.

him.

ho hum this is dumb

2011-04-06T18:04:00.000-07:00

I have a lot on my mind.

1st of which G-love is the b-o-m-b.com hollar at your bad self. I can't get over how much I love this kid. Husband and I are delighted at his every move.

2nd sometimes I feel insecure about sharing my feelings for husband in fear that they would be misconstrued for trying to seem like we have the perfect life ya know? We don't by any stretch of the imagination.....but for the most part we just "get" each other. What I'm trying to say is I freakin love him. He is amazazazazazing. Truly top of the line.

3rd I'm so sick of caring about stupid things and stupid people. I need a stupidity detox. Sometimes i feel sheepish i so easily lose site of why we're really here.

4th and last I need to get away. I'm excited for husband and I to have a little weekend get-a-way just us two. Being a mom is kind of all consuming..... I just want to make sure that husband is first and foremost. Easier said then done, but I'm determined for it to be that way. I'm not sure when that weekend will be. Soon I hope.

yummy.

this is all.

signing off

megs

xoxo

Lots o Stuff

2011-02-15T11:00:00.000-08:00

So.... didn't even know husband could post something on my blog... to say the least I was a little surprised about the last post..... also very happy. Husband is very sweet and I sure do love him.

We have some GREAT news.... drumroll please...

I'm PREGNANT...

HA...

I'M JUST MESSIN WITH YOU!!!!

Did anyone else get anxious just reading that? LOVE LOVE L-O-V-E my little man but I'm a wimp and not ready to be preggers again just yet. I thought I'd say that cause whenever you have exciting news erbody assumes a bun is bakin in the oven. nope, the good news is as follows:

Judy Dawn Niccoli is getting MARRIED!!!

we're so so so so excited for her and dawayne... also known as d-wayne, lebron (as in james), big D, and many more. We're so excited for them. Judy has been floating on cloud nine since they met and we are just so happy that she is happy. He shocked her and us all with a proposal this valentines weekend. Here are the luuuf birds:)

annnd the cutest couple award goes to........

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Mr. mom. Husband misses being able to spend time with his little man so on the weekends he becomes mr. mom

So I was teasing mr. niccoli in front of his family about it being his very first time changing a diaper. Patronizing him with comments like. "Wow stefano you're doing so well for your first time" which by the way is totally not true... it has to be AT LEAST his 3rd of 4th time. Teehee. Again just messin, he is a grand help. Man I am full of jokes today. LOOK OUT.

SO any who he was hamming up my joking with him in this little gem of a pic.

G- love was way into it.

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THE LOVE OF MY LIFE

2011-02-13T18:49:00.000-08:00

This is my first post and I wanted to do something different and special for Valentine’s Day for my wife. I love her so so much !!!! I broke into her account tonight and wanted to post in honor of her. My wife is the most Amazing woman and mother in the world. Megan has made my life so wonderful and fills it with joy everyday. I can remember the day we got married and thinking, is it really possible to love someone this much. I know now it is, I am reminded everyday when I see her beautiful smiling face. I really like this quote because I feel this way about her.

You know you are in love when you see the world in her eyes,and her eyes everywhere in the world.- David Levesque -

I never knew the meaning of love

Or what this great word entails

I simply knew the definition

That left out all the details

I didn’t know what love meant

Nor how to tell if it was true

But this all changed

The day I met you

I know what I feel for you is true

Because it’s no surprise

That I see your face

When I close my eyes

-Lauren Michelle

XOXOXO
I LOVE YOU BABE !!!!!!

A Whole Meal of Food

2011-02-09T19:51:00.000-08:00

So G had his first meal tu-night. Holla. He loved it! Whole wheat cereal is a hit. I love this kid. I mean he is so stinkin cute... I can hardly stand it! Getting ready..

Really Mom... your taking 100 pics of me eating?

YUMMERS!!!I declare this meal a success!

SATS

2011-01-27T14:15:00.000-08:00

Thank goodness I'm talking about G love and not the class. Did anyone else hate stats? Man I hated that class. PLUS I was in my pregnant when I took it... ugh it makes me nauseated just thinking about it. ANYWHO here are G love;s 4 month stats

Weight: 18.7 95.28 %tile

Length: 26.25 inches 88.66 %tile

Head Circumference: 17.5 inches 94.07

he's got some big brains :D

My sister gave me this LOVELY hand me down. IT IS GENIUS!!! When G is sick of watching me make dinner I just strap him in and he loves it!!! Although the other day I gave him his teething toy while I was cooking and he threw it in the frying pan..ooops! Oh and the hat is compliments of Gina as well. It is a legit cowboy hat.... it is a little small because of his HUGE brains but he still looks pretty awesome!

For the LOVE people

2011-01-19T09:53:00.000-08:00

So Giovanni is one of the more talented people on this earth. He truly has a gift. A little while ago he approached us with the idea of him possibly custom making us a motorcycle. Husband has been on the fence about motorcycles since we've been married, but I've been talking them up for the 4 years we've been married.... I guess you could say I've been trying to 'prep' him. ANYWHO we decided YES and GJ made us the MOST AMAZAZAAZING bike ever.

Please welcome the newest member of the Niccoli family:

Isn't she b-e-a-u-tiful? He exceeded our expectations for sure! I mean I knew he would do a perfect job, I think it is more I lack the vision. Thanks Gj! ANND thanks Stephanie I'm sure he spent many hours away from you and the boys. We love you guys!!! XOXO

And I will leave you with this little nugget:

can't you see this baby is a nun? name that movie:)

Don't forget the 3 posts before this one

2011-01-07T11:45:00.000-08:00

3 Posts at one time i am on a roll..... from the window to the wall.

Kortni found the most genius mustaches and we couldn't resist putting one on little man. All that night when I'd go check on him in his crib the mustache would throw me off. Love this little man.

Dear Husband,

You are my dream man.

Love you,

Love,

Dear G baby,

Thanks for choosing us.

Love you.

Love,

Mommy.

**weird I'm a mom. LOVE it.

I think I just might be the luckiest girl in the world I get these two boys all to myself.

When we got home from dinner I lifted up G baby's blanket expecting to find him fast asleep... nope little sir in there wide awake. Isn't he delish? Love him.

Last but not least Ciao

2011-01-07T11:36:00.000-08:00

Love this kid.

Nico Niccoli will be leaving us this coming April to serve a mission in Italy!!!!!! Dream mission what... serving the lord who.. holla:) This is going to be awesome for him. We'll miss his hilariousness though. He is pre much genius... although when we get together husband gets a little grumpy. We might be what some might say annoying I'd say hilarious. tomato, tomato.

So I guess that just leaves the 'A' team in Utah. Judy, Marco, Tristan, Luna, and the three of us.

Aloha, goodbye

2011-01-07T10:44:00.000-08:00

Well it is official. Giovanni, Steph, Armani, and Big Easy (aka Enzo) moved to Hawaii. We all got to spend a lot of time together before they left which was so great. It is so sad because who knows when all the Niccoli brothers will all live near each other again if ever again. That's kind of a harsh reality. We had some sweet moments all together which I know we were so grateful for. You can't REALLY be sad though because all of the moves that are happening are so good! Greece Lighting... right? loves it!
Miss you guys already!

Au revoir

2011-01-07T10:11:00.000-08:00

So a lot has changed and is going to change in the Niccoli family. First off T-rizzle also know as Toni got engaged!!! Woohoo! We're so excited for him, and we all just love Abbey! He popped the question on Christmas eve with all the family.. it was great. Date set for sometime at the end of June first of July

Toni and Abbey left a couple of weeks ago for....

"How come every time you come around

my London London bridge wanna go down like

London London London bridge wanna go down like

London London London bridge wanna go down like."

Yep that's right London... ***side note that song is pre scandalous when you think about it*** Toni is trying out for 3 different soccer teams out there, and if he makes it that's where they'll be staying. I mean WHEN he makes it.... holla...

I'm not bias he really IS the cutest boy EVER:)

2010-12-09T16:43:00.000-08:00

Oh I could just eat him up..... Being a mom is interesting... I love it. It is the hardest and the BEST job I have ever had. I just love him so much.. I love that when he cries at night to eat I go to get him and he looks up at me and smiles.... I melt. He is growing so so big. At his two month apt he weighed in at 15.3 lbs that is the 98% for his weight. He has lots of brains too kz his head is in the 90%:) He really is a sweet boy and always wants to be happy and smile. Even when he got his shots I would play with him, and he'd smile and then realize he didn't feel so hot and squirm again...He is such a little sweetie.

On a more selfish note I wish I could loose this weight. Man it is hard to be this way. I'm pre sure that I stand alone in this because EVERY OTHER PERSON around me that has had a baby around the same time is pre much back to normal. Awesome. don't worry about fatty over here. Just 'livin large' if you will. Not my favorite thing. It weighs on you emotionally ya know. Why do we put so much pressure on ourselves? Can't we just be happy some days when our biggest accomplishment is a shower that day. I don't know..... any who here are some pics of this perfect little guy:)

designer duds

2010-11-09T10:50:00.000-08:00

Baby-G had his big blessing day on Sunday. Husband did an awesome job. Mr. Niccoli is so awesome, I sure do love him. He loves our little man so much..... I just love watching them together. My boys are the best!!!

Well I'm sure you want to see little man... I must say he looks genius, he is a dapper young lad:)

It doesn't get more handsome then these two I tell ya.

what a little stud

I'm pleased to announce that Gianni looks like... drum roll please...... ME. Much to Stefano's dismay:)

Soooooo I realize this is a bit over due

2010-10-19T15:53:00.000-07:00

Well peeeps he is here. Gianni Palermo Niccoli. Sorry I have been such a slacker..... I went into hibernation and just enjoyed my little man. Well 'little' is a figure of speech really he is a big guy to most, but still feels little to me. AND BOY is he handsome:)

So I'm going to tell you my labor story... because I'm sure you're all dying to know:)

Sunday Sept 19th 11:30 pm contractions started. The bend over you bed/ on all fours breathing kind.... boy those are fun... BOOO! They were 5 to 9 mins apart and they were by far the worst pain I'd been in. ever. ever. EVER. so I thought I was good to go. WRONG.

We arrived at the hospital during a shift change so the nurse that checked me at the beginning was different then the one that sent me home. That really makes me angry because how can they possibly know if I've progressed I mean they can tell each other oh she was this big but they really should have the same person checking. Whatever. Oh and what is the magic of being dilated to a 4... why not 3, 3 is good 3 is far am I right or am I right?! The nurse was lame and sent me packing with stories of how she went into false labor too and I would realize bad contractions in a couple of days when I am really in pain. LISTEN hag just because I'm not screaming doesn't mean I'm not in excruciating pain. I could have slapped her right there, but none the less she sent me home with a pain med and a promise of them being gone after I woke up from the pain meds given. Well that would have been nice except that the pain meds did nothing. awesome. so I braved through ANOTHER ten hours of contractions still not all 5 mins apart but I would have two on top of each other. NOW that is a good time, two contractions back to back. I kept my cool for 17 hours of consistent pain, but once they started coming on top of each other I lost it. Word to the wise don't EVER EVER loose it in the middle of a contraction it will make it ten billion times worse. Finally broken and throwing up from pain my husband took me to the hospital with a promise of not letting them send us home.

Tender mercy, I was at a 4. It took me ten hours to get from a 3 to a 4. Bless my nurse she quickly got the anesthesiologist to give me the saving grace of an epidural. Whomever invented the epidural should have a guaranteed place in the celestial kingdom. I wouldn't have made it without it. I wouldn't have made it at all if I didn't live in modern times of modern medicine. That's a strange feeling. That I wouldn't have survived something that's gone on for generations. Baby making. Yet, even with all the risks women still got pregnant and wanted babies. I love it. Anyways 10 more hours without pain but constantly watching the monitor. Babies heart rate was not where they wanted it. My sweet nurse had a feeling the cord was around his neck. I got to an 8 and didn't progress for 4 hours. Luckily my nurse had started prepping me mentally for a c-section before then. I don't know why but I really didn't want one. Husband... man he is my hero. Couldn't have done it without him. He gave me a sweet blessing that instantly calmed me and I knew everything would be just fine. An hour or so later I had a perfect little angel baby boy. It was good we opted for the c-sec because he was almost 9lbs the cord was around his neck and he was turned the wrong way. I'm thankful we were able to go into the operating room calmly and with a peace of mind that everything was okay. So that my friends is my story. I didn't really realize how much of a spiritual experience it would be. It is an amazing thing. The baby actually coming... not the 30 hours of labor

I love the saying I've heard mothers tell their children.... You'll never know how much I love you until you have children of your own. I totally get it now. I can't even explain it. LOVE IT!!! So now if you have gone through the novel you def want some pics. Here he is. Gianni Palermo Niccoli's official debut.....

new post

2010-08-02T12:40:00.000-07:00

So I have a lot on my mind as of late. like.........

I can't wait for little man to come to our little family... YAY!!! Will he have hair? How big will he be? So many questions, so much excitement. PLUS I'm becoming increasingly uncomfortable. I can't touch my toes, my feet get swollen... ew fat feet are never hot!

I can't wait to be able to go dancing again. Stefano and I love to dance. When we were first dating one of my favorite memories is when we went to a parking lot with a bunch of other people and we danced forever it was so fun, so genius. Not that I can't dance now... oh I can get down BAAAAAAHHHAAAAAAAA.... BUT really there is something ridiculous about a pregnant woman dancing and all I'm really doing is making people laugh which I'm happy to oblige, but i'm ready to get normal person movement back.

oh yes we are busting a move holla :D

Another thing I've been thinking about is: how thankful I am that I have an understanding and sympathetic husband. Sometimes you just need someone to feel sorry for you. He is really sweet and cute and funny and nice and I love him. He makes me laugh.

we have fun together. love him:)

I'm stressing about baby's room. I've noticed that I really get stressed easy as a pregnant person. I get overwhelmed really quickly. It is a little irritating. BUT GUESS WHAT????!!! I have less then a month to go... HOLLA! Unless little man decides to come late, that would not be ideal........ ho hum.

Well this is all I have for now. I'm almost finished with the baby room... so exciting.. I'll post some pics when I finish.

xoxo

Megs

Disney Land

2010-06-01T07:04:00.000-07:00

So I'm a little behind the times. Our lives have been pretty busy husband was going to school full time and I was working at Harley Davidson full time. We did manage to get a week vacation in right before corn (that was like a month ago) Thank you mama and dad!!! I took some pics but alas my picture taking skills have really gone down hill. I must do better.

we went to the character breakfast the first day twas amazing!

And us in our hotel room right before we went to the beach. I told you, sad picture collection on this trip. BUT to be honest with you I've been waiting to post this trip to see if ERIN would post some pics on her blog that I could steal. She hasn't so this is all I got.

Corn has officially started. The dreaded 5:30 mornings and 9:30 nights for husband have begun. That's a 16 hour work day 6 days a week. I'll be found on the stand pregnant and all.... LOOK OUT:) Come by 8th south on orem center in the afternoon and I'll sell you some sweet corn. Holla!

So I'm 24 weeks preggers. Starting to get uncomfortable. Loving feeling little guy kick. Trying to figure out a middle name. I just can't wait to meet our little guy. I'm hoping the summer wizes by....hopefully I won't be too too hot. oh dear. I'll post some prego pics I suppose.

PS why are people so stupid around pregnant people? I've wanted to slap a couple people. They made the most asinine comments. I have learned that I'm not alone......people need to think before they speak. oh well. this is all.

We're having a................

2010-04-12T08:29:00.000-07:00

Well people we found out what we're having!!!! Stefano and I are pleased to announce that we are having a sweet little BOY!!!

I'm just so excited!!! It is crazy to know what we're having now. It makes the whole situation feel more real. Now if we just get the name down we'll be rip roarin ready to go. I will say that little boys are hard to shop for.... slim pickins. BUT today is my day off and I'm going to find several cute outfits... I'm on a mission.

oh if he's half as cute as his handsome daddy we'll be in great shape!! Its funny kz Stefano has never said that he wanted a boy, but now that we know he is SO excited I think he didn't even realize how much he wanted a little boy. Loves it. Love him.

that's all.

don't let the door hit you on the way out

2010-03-22T08:38:00.000-07:00

Well it is official..... the first trimester is O-V-E-R. I can't say enough about how happy I am about that.

I tell ya pregnancy is one of those things you don't really fully "get" until you've actually been through it. I don't have it the worst, I've heard of people who have it way worse then I did. One example being sick way past the first trimester. If you're one of those women.... bless you.

I still have not so good days, but at least now the good days are out numbering the bad. Maybe I'm just a baby but constant nausea isn't really my thing. Not a huge fan. Not to mention all the unmentionable things that happen to your body. Sometimes I think it is a sick joke the things that happen to you.

BUT lest you think I am ungrateful.... right after feeling sorry for myself for all the ailments..... I think about this amazing little person that is growing inside of me and I get a serious case of the guilties. Its totally going to be worth it. How can you love someone so much that you've never even met? Let alone someone you don't even know if they are male of female? Which brings me to my next point......I tell ya who I can't WAIT until I know what little baby will be.

This I know:

1. I can't wait to be a mom. I never realize how deep my desire to be one was but it is pretty strong to say the least.

2. I have the best husband for me in the entire world. I feel truly blessed to be married to such an amazing person. I just freakin love him. What can I say he's a stud.

Okay Okay this is all getting a little thick. I'm hoping now that I'm feeling a bit better my life will be so exciting I can't even keep up with all the bloggin moments.

love him.

Until next time,

xoxo

Megan

SURPRISE!!!!!!

2010-02-15T09:08:00.000-08:00

coming to us sometime around september 19th.
this is all...

xoxo

Megs

This is how we do it

2010-01-12T08:12:00.000-08:00

So I have been a very busy bee... I finished my house and I really like it. I have some other things I want to do but I did a lot over the Christmas holiday. I have pics.

So the above pics consist of a new end table from DI that I gussied up with some paint, a magnet board I made with one of my mom's old frames. In the other pic more of my mom's old frames painted, and a pillow I made... woot woot.

Okay so here is the new color... very bright. I know, but I did tell you:) Then for the back splash (where hello cupcake is written) I did chalkboard paint. So fun. I usually put what I'm making that night on the chalkboard. Loves it.

This is a jewelry holder I made. Again I took an old frame from my mama, spray painted, and added some chicken wire. It makes it so nice to not have to dig through a drawer to find a necklace to wear. Plus it is a cute way to display your jewels.

So that's all for projects at the Niccoli's. I'll be posting new years shortly.

xoxo

Megs

rANdOM

2009-12-11T09:44:00.000-08:00

So a couple things

1st. Stefano went to Vegas for two weeks. He does this every year. He helps my dad at the Cowboy Christmas. Their mission? To bring genius cowgal styles at cheap prices to all true blue cowpeople out there(ha cowpeople that makes me giggle). He dresses up as a cowboy, but according to a friend we randomly saw down there he totally looks like a poser..... I think he looks H-O-T. Cowpeople are so genius, they're awesome!! One day stefano and I will be one of them:) maybe. well probably not, but what it would BE like if we were eh?! Genius that's what. So anyway my point is I got to go help out/visit for several days. It was fun. We went to the rodeo. so fun. I've always loved the rodeo!! We also had some SERIOUS Utah pride. oh and when I say we I mean me (stefano isn't quite "there" with the whole utah pride thing:). All the Utah riders were pre much awesome. Anyways that was a lot of ramble for wanting to get only one point across. we had fun! AND I freakin love my husband. He takes really good care of me... for that I'm so thankful! Love him!

2nd

I'm giving my house a little face lift! I painted the kitchen.... man its bright. but I kinda love it. I'll post some pics when it is done. I also MADE some cool things kz I'm THAT crafty:) I made a magnet board and a jewelry holder. They turned out SO SO cute. Well I might be just a tich bias (is tich a word? hmm). I will post pics soon. AND ya'll were apart of it. You helped me pick out one of the pics that I had done on the canvas stuff... I don't know what it is, but I do have a button on my blog,... you should check it out. It is pre cool.

Anywhoo.... this is all.

Over and out.

Photo taken by: stefano. It took him like 10 mins trying to time it just right.

HELP!!!

2009-12-05T16:21:00.000-08:00

Okay PLEASE help me I'm desperate!I can't decide which pic I like best to put up in our house....Freak! If you wouldn't mind I would love some advice..... leave me a comment let me know which one you like:)

Mucho Gracias!!!!!

back streets back ALRIGHT!!

2009-11-22T20:51:00.000-08:00

Well to say the very least I have been a suuuper LAMEO blogger!!!! We haven't been home much in the last month. We've tried to get in as much fun as possible since we pre much have been working straight for 5 months. ANY-WHOO Guess what??? We took pics of the fun had this month... frick yeah (don't hide it I know that's what you're thinkin)

First off we went on a super fun 6 night cruise with Marco and Tristan. It was so nice to get away and just be with husband!!! I don't know if ya'll remember but we were without one another for the month of October..boo!!! Needless to say it was nice to be together!

This was on our FOREVER LONG flight... seriously is was the WORST.... we left Halloween night and got their at 4 am Florida time.... it was so sucky... we were a bit loopy by then end of it!

This was our first stop.... key west. We tried the infamous key lime pie... twas delish. We went to a hot sauce store and tried a bunch of different sauces. Stefano tried the hottest that they'll let you try. They have hotter ones that you have to sign a release form to even purchase....hmm... no thanks for me.

Cayman was sweet. By far our favorite stop. We went to stingray city. I was a little nervous at first after all Steve Irwin was killed by a stingray. After a min though you feel totally comfortable. They're the coolest things. After stingray city we went snorkeling it was my first time.... so cool.

Jamaica... hmmm where does one start. Well it was fun, we had a good time..... BUT it was SUPER ghetto! It was a little scary. I never knew how scary it was. I'm glad I went, but I would never go back. This is us at Dunn falls . They had us take the lamest pics but whatever it was till a good time!

Well this was our cruise in a nut shell it was a good time and we're so glad we got to get away finally!!! This is all for now. I have some other stuff, but not as interesting..... until next time this is megan signing off....

xoxo

Don't I feel sheepish...

2009-10-04T21:37:00.000-07:00

So I didn't purchase a camera forever kz I kept thinking I'll find it...

is going to turn up, and then nothing nothing nothing for 5 months. Well ladies and gents I found it... not even a WEEK after purchasing a new one... WOW that's awesome... might as well post the pics from 5 months ago I thought were lost forever...

They say its your birthday....

2009-10-04T21:31:00.000-07:00

Well today is bruzi's birthday... loves him he is 7 years old (or one year).. I can't believe next year he'll bee a teenager:) he he..

tra la la

2009-09-30T21:55:00.001-07:00

Guess who got a new camera.....

Quality... isn't the best BUT at least it is a camera.

*** A promised husband and I took pictures of doing something amazing.... the Alpine Slide. The Alpine Slide is a great tradition. I love going there!! It was so fun.

We tried to get in as many activities in as possible before he left which also included doorbell ditching and dancing. We went to the newest club in Utah county.... The Loft. Holla.We went with our great friends nick and lindsey. It was actually quite the hot spot. It was just fun to go dancing... loves it. Well until next time...

xoxo

Megs

Blah Blah Blah...

2009-09-15T09:58:00.000-07:00

Well I have to admit...... my blog pretty much sucks. I'm sick of seeing "off the juice" so I'm just giving a little update:

FREE AT LAST!!!

Well the day has finally come that we don't have corn... that's Corn with a C not P...:)We found out Thursday morning stefano wouldn't have to work the weekend so we packed up and left that night to st. George and just got back last night. We ate at wing stop twice and swam everyday. PURE BLISS. Ps if you have never partaken of wing stop. do it. ASAP..... tis GENIUS!

I'm back in school which is good. Stefano is going to be leaving for the month of October.....ho hum. He has a job opportunity in California so he'll be working out there for a whole month. Not going to lie, after not having him much for the last three months I pre much broke down when we decided it would best for him to go. BUT the good news is that my fall break is in Oct so I can sneak in a visit to him.

yes we STILL haven't gotten time to go get a new camera. I HATE that we lost it. Freak.

I will go get a new one and take a pic of us doing something amazing.

Off The Juice

2009-07-30T18:42:00.000-07:00

It has been three weeks. Notttta one drink. I feel great, and I've lost 3lbs. genius.

I don't need you diet coke. peace out.

Did You Know????

2009-07-08T19:20:00.000-07:00

People still write checks

I thought I was the last man standing on that... I used to be made fun of frequently b/c I wrote checks, and that was over two years ago. I found working at the corn stand that quite a few people still write out checks. interesting.

I have a VERY familiar face (don't know how else to put it)

People come up to me often, I mean this really happens all the time. People will tell me I look familiar.... and then they'll ask me all these questions trying to find something that would connect us. Then if I tell people I get that a lot, they don't like that. Maybe they think I'm telling them they're wrong, but they're usually are a bit cold if I say that.

I hate confrontation/ uncomfortable situations

okay I JUST learned this about myself. Well let me restate. I just learned how bad it was... I always knew that I hated being in those settings, but what I didn't realize was I don't even like WATCHING those situations. It is a certain kind of confrontation or uncomfortable situation. Like: some is made fun of or looks really stupid in front of everyone.... like awkward stupid not funny stupid.... if you know me you know I love me some funny stupid. I'll have to think of a good example. I can't right now, but that is kind of a weird thing about me. I mean I'll change the TV channel kz it is to awkward.

I want to run away...

I want to move away with husband just for a while. far away. New Zealand and Costa Rica have crossed my mind. This isn't a whim... this is serious thought. I'll let you know the outcome.

I'm totally in love with this guy......

oh where oh where could you be?

2009-07-01T19:29:00.000-07:00

So I've lost my camera..... that's one reason why I have not had much to blog about....posts are just better with pics. I'm going to get a new camera, but for now you 5 people who read my blog are going to have to put up with the poor quality of phone photos.

So next on the list of 'why my blog is lame' is: I'm working all the live long days. Corn has started, and pre much is all consuming.

Stefano works about 16hr days and I'm working more normal but still hard 10 hr days. Also I chopped my hairs... I really like it. It is a little strange not being able to pony up the hair, but still fun to have a new do.

Oh you know we were out selling sweet corn when the rains came... AND I was prepared... one time in the freezing cold rain was enough from me.... I brought out the big guns with the deadliest catch suit.

Again sorry about the quality of photos.

**Well that's all for now folks

until next time.

we out

xoxo

Megs

The King of Pop

2009-06-26T11:37:00.000-07:00

He made amazing music!! We will always remember the moves and the music you made:)

They say its your BIRFDaY.... da du da du daa

2009-06-22T22:26:00.000-07:00

Chelsea lou.... where do I even begin. How about a list of reasons why she's a great person and friend.

Chels is one of the most generous people I know. She wants to make sure that everyone is okay and will ALWAYS go the extra mile

Chels is HILARIOUS! I can't even describe the fun we had when we worked together. My stomach would hurt often after a days work with chels. I mean she is truly funny.

Chels is one of the few people who "gets me"...... I didn't realize this until I got married and Stefano's family informed me of how "weird" I am............. I guess some people just don't get my humor... but Chelsea gets mine and boy do I get hers.

Chels will ALWAYS stick up for what she believes in... she is strong and won't be pushed around.

Chels is a excellent cook. She makes the best meals all the time for her man.... Dave is one lucky guy.

Chelsea is loyal... she is the kind of friend you need because she'll always be there for you no matter what. Its nice to have a friend that always has your best interest in mind.

Chelsea is the BEST gift giver I know. She is super creative and always has the best ideas. She is def one of the most thoughtful gift givers I know as well!!!

Chels hosts the BEST parties... specifically Halloween parties.... Stefano and I anticipate this even EVER year!

I really could go on for days... Happy Birfday Chels!!! I love you so much and I'm so greatful to have you as my friend!!!!

xoxo

Megan

Mom

2009-05-10T21:59:00.000-07:00

I know it is late in the mothers day, but I have to say how grateful I am for my mom!!! She truly is THE strongest woman I know. She is the bestest mom a gal could ask for. I remember coming home from a date or just a regular night out, and her waiting up for me so we could talk about the night events. I loved talking for hours with her... and I still love it! She is beautiful, strong, intelligent, and faithful. I love you mom, thanks for all you do!!!!!

Free at Last

2009-04-30T11:25:00.001-07:00

It is finally over. Finals week. I tell ya this one was killer. 3am nights 5am mornings.... not fun. I don't think I've ever been this happy to be finished with finals. I can't believe how stressful it was. BUT now I'm finished it is time to have some fun! Now that I have more time hopefully my blog won't be so borrrrrring!!!!! Let the good times ROLL!!!!!

oh hello baby deer

2009-04-14T13:27:00.000-07:00

So here are the results of bruzi's hairs being cut.... and I introduce to you out new baby DEER... poor guy was totally traumatized. The lady cut him TWICE, needless to say we will NOT be going back there!

Well at least hair grows back eh?! I miss the baby bear!

Well Hello There

2009-04-09T16:33:00.000-07:00

Well it has been a while hu? I think this is the longest I've gone without posting. Between school school and more school I'm pre full as far as stuff to do goes.

Well the wedding of this year came and went. It was awesome! So unique, and fitting for the bride and the groom.

This was the theme of sorts.....

(everyone who was anyone was wearing vans..ie wedding party)

These were that cakes.... truly they put the awe in awesome! The picture doesn't do them justice... Marco made them all by his oncey.

and the decor..... It turned out super cool! The

dancing was a blast!

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This is my little dude that is currently getting this muff under control.... I felt so mean dropping him off at the groomers.... The lady didn't seem berry nice. I almost turned right around walked out... Then I looked at his his matted hairs.. I had to give him some tough love. He is going to look ridiculous. We let his hair get to long and therefore it got matted... so now we have to shave him down to his nothings. Poor little guy.

You can hardly see his face.. poor hairy little crazy scientist.

The head of many colors

2009-03-05T22:06:00.000-08:00

Okay so my hair has been through a LOT in the last few months.. I went from platinum/orange (that was not on purpose btw), to red, and then a different red, only to branch out and go DARK brown, and back to the blonde. WOWers that's a lot of colors. I thought we could all look back on the many stages of Megan's hair colors. Enjoy. Or don't. or do, kz if you do then you will be cooler... it is a scientific fact.

This picture gives ZERO justice to the orange streaks that go throughout it... trust me when Stefano says something is wrong it is BAAAD:)

red red red

I'm not sure what color this is, but Garrett kindly informed me my hair was the color of my skin.. hmm.. You know you love that face.. watch yaself...show me whatcha warkin with.

The dark night is out and about

and back... oh there you are peter. I just got it done again so it is a little more blonde then this pic... one more hair apt and I'll be back to the old me:) (ps this is after our anniversary weekend.. which was SO fun. it consisted of room service... we didn't leave the room all night.... brunch at little america....and little Wayne tickets for husband:) FREAK I'm a good wifey:)

I can't take it no mo

2009-02-27T13:28:00.000-08:00

Yes I had to edit it. Come on this is a family show.

So if you can't tell from the blog post or from my picture I'll just tell you I've had a hell of a week. Sorry. I just don't know how else to express it. It all started with having to wake up at 3:00am on Sunday morn to drive to Vegas for work. I just don't function on 2 1/2 hours of sleep. I can't. It is just who I am. We worked in Vegas until that Wednesday... work was long, stressful and sucky. Apparently having a terrible time in Vegas wasn't enough for me. When we got back from Vegas and unloaded all the food I decided to get in a fight with a hot taker (big plastic thing that keeps food warm for long periods of time)

The hot taker won. This picture doesn't really do it justice it was swollen so bad the night it happened I thought for sure I wouldn't be able to open it by the morning... plus this was taken today and the incident happened Wednesday.

The cut over my eye was from getting hit so hard that it split open.. genius!

Then to top it all off I was cooking din din for my one and only. Honestly I was cooking a little mad kz I was over tired and mad at the world. So I first get HOT oil spat in my eye while cooking the chicken. Not sure how, but it hurt like a swift kick to the crotch. BUT that wasn't the best part I was cutting up some yummy yummy cilantro and decided hmm maybe a little tip of my finger would be good to top off this lovely meal and a lovely week. Needless to say it was followed by tears of frustration with myself for being so stupid and with my stupid week.

My only saving grace is that this weekend we will FINALLY get to celebrate our anniversary... working until 1am wasn't so much an anniversary. I get a whole full day and full night(woot woot) with my one and only. A MUCH needed break! Thanks for listening

xoxo

Megs

Wish Upon a Star....

2009-02-19T09:21:00.000-08:00

I have a 2 year anniversary comin up... maybe this will be dangling in front of me as I wake up the morning of the 24th... A girl can dream can't she?

Me and Juicy have a love hate relationship... hate the prices... love the stuff

Arts and Crafts

2009-02-09T19:37:00.001-08:00

This is a little somethin somethin I made with me Madre today... I luuuvv wreaths... I'm always looking for something new/fun/cute/not to pricey to put on my door. My mom made one first and I loved it so I went and got some curly willows and this is the final product. MAN I'm crafty (That should read man I WISH I was crafty... but I truly do try!

Oh and Happy to the Valentines Day

Love me some Lovers Month:D:D

Back Streets Back... Alright

2009-02-03T13:25:00.001-08:00

Well I'm back to blonde peoples... yes I couldn't stay away any longer. Plus hubby digs the blonde, and what can I say I'm a sucker for my Mr. Hotty(and YES that is an official title)...Annnyways I thought it only appropriate for me to be wearing the very same head band I was when I came out as a brunette..... maybe I should think of something besides "coming out" how about my brunette debut. Yes rolls off the tongue a bit better. So here you are.... it is me back to the basics... aka back to blonde.

It isn't quite as blonde as I like.. but rome wasn't built in a day after all....AND yes I did compare me going back to blonde to Rome. That is how SERIOUSLY I take myself and my hair. this is all

xoxo

Megs

reading no required.... you can if you'd like that's why I posted it... but it is more of me thinking out loud.

2009-01-15T19:15:00.000-08:00

I love helping people. It is what I want to do for a job. The only problem is my heart truly aches for people who have been through terrible things. I took Sociology of the family last semester and teared up at least 3 times and full out cried once. A girl in my class was part of a group presentation about abuse. She told of being molested by her step grandfather from the time she was 2 YEARS old to the time she was 14. Let me say that again from the age of 2 to 14. When she told this story I couldn't help but cry. He actually molested 8 of her cousins and got her 15 year old cousin pregnant. How is this girl going to go on and lead a normal life? How could she possible feel safe in the arms of a man? HOW could her innocence be robbed of her? She is a stronger person then I will ever be. I went up after class and just hugged her and told her how impressed I was of her strength.

After going home and thinking of all the terrible things that are in the world I wondered if I would ever be able to get over the shock of these types of things. Then I thought I certainly don't want to be desensitized. I never want to hear of someone who has been through awful things and just think well your a dime a dozen (I know I'd never think that heartless.. but you get my point). Then thinking a little more and talking it out I realized I could get to a point where I would be able to morn with them (can't think of a better word then morn) and then get down to business... the helping with the healing. I love my major because I surrounded by people who just want to help others. We're learning together how to help people... that's pre freakin awesome if you ask me. I love that even though I'm hearing a lot of terriable things I then have such good people around me that just want to make things better.
sorry if you read and found it wasn't all that interesting.. this is all.

Due to Popular Demand

2009-01-08T19:24:00.000-08:00

Here are some pictures of Bruzi. He got a terrible hair cut from pets mart soooooo we had to wait a while for it to grow out. He pre much is hilarious and loves playing with his best friend Gino.

Bruzi and Gino...They have a love hate relationship of sorts that consist of humping and biting... and yes they are both boys.... don't judge.

He wouldn't look at the camera but he is showin off the Harley sweater he's been sportin. That he HATES btw.

There we go. Love him.

Stefano is the man!!!

2008-12-25T21:45:00.000-08:00

Well People of the blogging world.. it finally happened....... drum roll please.... I GOT A DOG!!!!! Well actually my awesome husband got me a dog for Christmas! A cute little pup... to say the least I was freaking out when I found out. His name is Fabruzzio, bruzzi for short, he is the CUTEST pup ever weighing in at just one pound!!!! He really has the cutest little personality, and we just love him. Mr. Niccoli really is such a sweetheart! He and Bruzzi are becoming great friends!!! I can't believe I really have my own little puppy, he's perfect.....

Congrats

2008-12-14T22:43:00.000-08:00

congratulations are in order for a Mr Marco and a Ms Tristan (soon to be Mr and Mrs) who got engaged while in Vegas over the weekend!!! We love you! We believe they're getting married in April and we can't wait to get out of Vegas and see the ring!

I hope you don't mind that I stole the picture off your blog Paityn!!!

Another Christmas Post

2008-12-05T10:47:00.001-08:00

Okay I'm going to do Christmas Cards and I would LOVE it if you would ALL send me your addresses! I'm a first timer with the Christmas cards so please don't deprive me of this fun Holiday activity:) Thanks you're the best

Email is: mnjniccoli@yahoo.com

XOXO
Megano

Merry Christmas

2008-12-04T10:49:00.000-08:00

I can't wait for Christmas!!!! I'm so excited this year. We got our tree, put the lights on it... genius! I love coming home and having your whole house smell like pine.. love it! I'm seriously a little overly excited this year. It is just such a fun giving time, and I love it! Happy Holidays!

Happy Thanksgiving Dum Dum Dum

2008-12-01T00:42:00.000-08:00

I seriously love thanksgiving. It is the bomb.com. I just love getting together with family making great food, laughing, and doing nothing all day with people made of awesome. I'm so thankful for so much so as many people do at this time I'm going to make a list of those things... I'm going to do it a little differently. I got this idea from an email I got a couple years ago, so I'm doing my version of it.

I'm thankful for a mortgage payment..... because it means I have a place of my own to live.

I'm thankful for taxes...... because it means that I'm employed.

I'm thankful for annoying advice.... because it means I have someone that cares. (I'm not always thankful for this.. but I'm trying to look at it in a positive way:D)

I'm thankful for "that time of the month"....... because it means I will be able to bear children. (at least I'm told that is the deal:D)

I'm thankful for that stubborn kiss.......because it means my husband won't leave without a kiss even if we're not on the best of terms.

I'm thankful for that snoring that keeps me up at night..... because it reminds me I have an amazing person right next to me EVERY night

I'm thankful for pain in my legs from being on my feet all day.....because it means I can walk (and also that I have cute shoes:).

I'm thankful for an unanswered prayers...... because it means I have a heavenly father who knows me better then myself.

I'm thankful for being stranded because I ran out of gas..... because that means I have a car to drive.

I'm thankful for the stress of school..... because I'm getting the opportunity of education.

I'm thankful for that pain in my side/or in your side... because it means that I'm way funny... or that you are depending on who has the pain:)

I know it is a little on the cheesy side... but all I have to say to that is if you don't like the station change the channel.

this is all

XOXO

Megs

Family Foto's

2008-11-20T10:17:00.000-08:00

We got our pictures taken by Whitney with Whitney Taylor photography. She did such a good job, and we had so many to choose from. Here are just a few. Some of them aren't edited yet, but I'm trying to figure out what ones to put up in the house.

The one at the top of the blog is probably my favorite thou.

Ho Hum This is Dumb

2008-11-15T18:46:00.001-08:00

I've done all my homework. I found 5 new recipes on the Internet that I'm SUPER excited about. I'll let you know how they turn out. I made dinner.... for one. I've avoided going to the store to purchase ingredients for said recipes (Am I the only one who HATES grocery shopping? Love cooking HATE getting the food).

Still board and missing this guy......

I sure do hate it when my Bay Bay has to work on the weekend. I adore this guy!

2008-11-11T21:22:00.000-08:00

This is the place we hung out this weekend. Played it cool with the Jr. High Kids.

These are our peeps we went with.... Love you guys!!!

Good Times!

How much is the doggie in the window....

2008-11-10T09:17:00.000-08:00

Okay, so I really really really want a dog. I don't know what my deal is. I haven't always been a "dog person" but I just really want a pup. My cute husband for all the logical reasons isn't so keen on the idea. I thought this was just some kinda phase I was going through, but I find myself on ksl.com every chance I get looking at the pups.

My man had the idea of naming all the things that are negative... so I will try...

You have to take them out to the bathroom... rain, sleet, or snow.
They might now always make it outside.... and let one fly right on the carpet.
They might bark at all hours of the night...
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

That's all I got...... I'll let you know if it worked... but I'm thinkin no. How could you not love this little guy? SO CUTE!!

I guess I can be okay with this hottie......I sure love him.

Some New Additions

2008-11-05T21:29:00.000-08:00

So, I'm a member of the newest and coolest club "The Sister Wife's" .... don't worry we're working on a blog and that's soon to come.....

Anyways, the Sister Wife's

have brought out my "inner pioneer" as Stefano would put it. We do caning together bake, and other things of this nature. My inner feminist has always kept me away from these types of

activities.... BUT since I grew up just a hair and tied the knot with

Mr. Niccoli I'm much more drawn to these activities.

This Quilt took no time at all, but doing the binding
kinda made me want to shoot myself...
Now I just have to find a place to put it.
Hmm.. it doesn't really go with my house......
Oh well at least I made it:)
I love this fabric!! I found bedding in this fabric and I totally wanted it.... but I kinda spent a pretty Pennie on the bedding we already have, so I'll have to settle with this. I think it turned out way cute though!

So clearly I didn't make this, but it is replacing the old center piece I've had on our table since Stefano and I got married.. I know sad.

This is Halloween!!

2008-11-02T21:08:00.000-08:00

Okay this Halloween was one for the records. It was hilarious, and packed full o' fun. It started out with a GENIUS yearly party hosted by none other then the awesome Chelsea Lou and Dave. Stefano and I look forward to this every year.... AND I must say we've won an award for our costume every year.. I know we're awesome(we won the "most funny" costume this year). There were some SWEET costumes there and here they are for your viewing pleasure.

We tried to get pictures of everyone it was so fun to see erbody all decked out!!! Loved it! Oh, and don't worry Adam and Eve won "Best Over all Costume" Thanks Chels and Dave for an awesome time!!!!

Next on our list of fun was trick or treating with the nieces and nephews. We rode on the ranger while the kids and Stefano went door to door. Lets just say I had a major headache by the end from laughing so hard. People's reaction when a huge deer came to their door was priceless. AND what da ya know we have pictures of this too.

We ended the night with so much fun with Nic and Lindsey... they're freakin awesome... but sadly we were having so much fun we didn't stop to take pictures!!! Thanks for the fun though guys!!!

Happy Halloweeeeeeeie

2008-10-31T12:14:00.001-07:00

Tag, Tag all day long... when I get tagged I sing this song

2008-10-24T19:22:00.000-07:00

this picture screams I HAVE QUIRKS:)

It is a tag and I am IT..... Vanessa has tagged me.

The rules are for me to now say 6 quirks about myself and then to tag 6 others.... and we're off:

1. I HAVE to pop anything on the body that looks like something might come out..... It is bad... like if someone has a pimple on them I can't think of anything else but going up and popping it. I know its strange, and it drives my poor husband nuts...I have to pick... it is who I am..

2. I can't be beaten at limbo..... Some members of my new family who will not be named to protect the innocent (cough) Stephanie (clearing of throat) Judy (flem clearing) everyone else that was there that night (you know who you are). We had a limbo contest and everyone bet their money on Clint winning, his body does move in strange ways... BUT alas it twas Meg comin out with the victory... (applause)... ;) ps I'm not sure that being a limbo master is a "quirk" but oh well... when in Rome.

3. I have to go to the restroom with the water on....I can't have anyone hear what I'm doing in there it makes me feel weird. I realize everyone goes to the bathroom, but I still don't want anyone including hubby to hear it.

4. I'm an all or nothing kinda girl..... I'm this way with a lot of things. If I don't have time to clean my house really really well then I usually won't clean it.... I just don't like to do a half clean... its like not cleaning at all. If my car needs to be vacuumed and cleaned on the outside, but I only have time to go through the car wash.. I won't go at all.. I'll wait until I have time to do both.

5. I can't touch the door nobs of ANY public bathrooms..... EW EW YUCK YUCK EW EW and EW again. Lets just say I drove to Texas and watched 3 different people go to the bathroom and not wash their hands(that is a lot of people for just one day)... EEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWWW.. this my friends is why I will go to great lengths not to touch handles... puke.

6. I have to study with music, or some kind of noise...... I think it just helps distract me from normal noise. This is one of the reasons I HATE the testing center... whenever one of the workers come in the room and walk up and down the walk ways I loose my train of thought, and all I can think of is her thinking I'm cheating. I'm telling you if they just had a little back ground music it would make a WORLD of difference.

Phew... and with all that... he still loves me. Love him!

The China Doll Breaks Wind at Night Fall

2008-10-20T20:42:00.000-07:00

That title is for you Chels:)

Well We've had a lot going on as of late. We had an awesome UEA last week, and did some fun things.

Had a pumpkin carving party

Thriller in SLC

Ranger ridin with Chris and Erin

From left to Right: Syd, Cher, Stefano, Trace, Megan

We had ourselves a little pumpkin carving party it was so fun to just have dinner eat cake and carve pumpkins! Thanks erbody for comin over!!

These girls really freaked me out. I realize I'm 23 and not 12, but they really would scare me. Thriller was awesome love love loved it!!!

We went rangering with Chris, Erin and Cher. We were out in the wilderness with a bunch of deer hunters so Cher and Stefano kept us safe with the neon hats so we wouldn't be mistaken for deer. Although I made a dangerous move and pretended to have antlers.... we're lucky we made it out alive with those antics. Thanks Chris and Erin for a WAY fun time!!!!

Biggie Size Me

2008-10-10T22:27:00.000-07:00

Okay I don't know if anyone has ever gone without a channel changer

if you have then you know what a PAIN it is

If you haven't don't don't do it.....

For the last like 6 months Stefano and I have been watching TV on a big screen like a five year old.... right in front of the screen so that we can chage the channel....... Well all our Changer woes are no more.... yep that's right, Stefano and I classed it up and got a universal channel changer... it is basically the coolest thing we own. IT IS HUUUGE... loves it... I feel like it can't be real yes it is THAT big.....but it works amazingly. I took pics kz its funny to me so here you go:)

I know................ GENIUS is all that comes to mind... I'm right there with ya. Maybe it was made for people with abnormally HUGE fingers and legally blind, it is the only logic I can find:)

Viewer discretion is advised

2008-09-30T15:31:00.000-07:00

Okay I realize I had a warning on my last post but this is a different kind of warning.... tis a language warning... in the picture below there are some harsh words not appropriate for all. If you are offended by words such as hell don't read on:) BUT so I've been told as long as it is in the B.O.M. you're okay to say it. I won't list all of the words...I think you all know what I'm talkin about.

ANYWAYS on to the post:

First this is a sign that was on one of the doors that I knocked on this summer. Let me tell you it was a classy neighborhood. I decided to post it because I was retrieving other gems from my camera phone.

So angry.... I'm sure that's how most of you feel about solicitors, but I just thought it was so funny how angry this person was at me..... he was nice though when I knocked on the door.

HAAAAAAAAAAA HAHA are you guys crazy? I SURELY did NOT knock on that door. I hurried with shaking hands took the pic and ran away:) maybe not that bad but just about.

Next on my list of funny comes in the form on two people on a one person bike. Not so strange I'm sure you're thinking.... but when you add that the girl was sitting monkey style, it becomes a whole lot more funny. Stefano and I were at the stop light right by our house and what comes flying by at 40 mph but a young lad with I'm assuming his Bo on the front of the bike... oh yes you better believe I had stefano chase them down so I could take a pic. I think 1/2 of what made it funny was how fast they were going and all I could see was his back with her little head popping up just looking at us.. YOU ARE WELCOME.... all in the name of the blog:)

Sho Nuf

2008-09-20T18:39:00.001-07:00

Rugby Rugby Ruby......

I played in a rugby game on Saturday..... This is how I came out
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Two HUGE cat woman scratches on my face

Another huge scratch on my back ( I swear cat woman was out there)

Jammed finger.... it was huge by the way AND black and blue.

Huge bruises all over my body

Some of you are thinking why the freak would you do that to yourself. The answer is.... I'm not sure. It is such a fun game, but I think I've become super weak since I got married. Stefano has spoiled me. I never used to get this hurt. I'm WAY high maintenance now... oh dear. I also think it has to do with I'm holding back... it is time for me to go big or go home.. I need to play all out or cut the cord... this is most unfortunate.

It was stefano's job to take pictures of the game... and I must say he didn't do all that good of a job (sorry babe). He only got one of me wrapping up my jammed finger at half time. ALSO the pic of the catch scratches don't even look nearly as bad in the pic as they really are:(...ho hum this is dumb.

Letter

2008-09-09T10:56:00.000-07:00

Dear Celine,

I have to come out and say it..... I love you!!! I love driving down the streets of Utah co. with my windows rolled down screaming to "I drove all night". At stop lights I used to give into my self-consciousness of the driver next to me and turn down the blaring love song...... but not anymore. that was the old me. The new me will stop and meet the judgmental stare of the driver next to me and just keep belting. I will tell people with pride I not only went to the Celine Dion concert to was one of my favorite concerts of ALL TIME! I hope you can forgive my ignorance:)

Love,

A Renewed Fan

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Here is a funny photo for your personal enjoyment!!!:)

Lite the fire within

2008-09-02T11:38:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite things about summer has got to be bonfires! Cookin out with family/friends, and eating s'mores. genius.

We went up to Canyon Glenn last night and had ourselves a little Labor Day bonfire. Thank goodness it rained most the day or we more then likely would have burned down a large portion of Provo Canyon. It was a huge fire and so fun! Thanks erbody for comin we love you!

Good Times

Back Streets Back ALRIGHT

2008-08-28T16:33:00.000-07:00

Well we have left Texas and we're back to Utah. I think this is the longest I've gone without posting........we've had a lot going on which is good!

We're so sad to leave Texas and our amazing friends the Russell's!! We love you guys and can't wait for our fun trip together.... which we WILL be doing:) Love you guys!

us and ALMOST all the russell family... missing a huge part... Tara... (that was ment in a good way NOT a fat joke!!:)

**********************************Tara Ridin solo... love her!

It is so nice to be back in Utah! We missed all our Family and Friends! I'm in school now and I LOVE it!!!! You know you're in the right major when you're excited for class. Stefano is attending the old UVU as well! Wootwoot life is good!

And we're back... that's a wrap!

Gimmie Gimmie

2008-07-26T11:24:00.001-07:00

Yep that's right folks I'm standin up and sayin loud and proud... I'm in love with

this guy.....

He is constantly putting others before himself.

He works himself sick...literally (it is a problem but we're working on it:))

He always is makin me laugh.

He doesn't always have to be the center of attention... and a lot of people don't realize how crazy and funny he is... but that's okay with me kz I have him all to myself:)

If ANYONE is in need of help he'll be the first to step up and see what needs to be done(he's a great one to have on your side)

He watches chick flicks with me, and doesn't even grumble.

He is the most sensitive man I've ever met.

He has grrrrreat hair:)

He can cook... although sometimes we have battles in the kitchen:)... we just learned we cook better separately. I have the right way of doing it and so does he;)... but for the record my way is the "right" way.

His imperfections (though they are few) just add to his charm.

Yep that's right ladies and gents I'm in love with this guy!

Mamma Says!

2008-07-25T08:18:00.000-07:00

Mamma Mia! I thought this was such a cute movie. It was so well done, perfectly cast, and just a happy go lucky movie. So if you like musicals (I happen to be one of those who do) mama mia is a cute one for sure.

Side Note: Don't get a large diet coke right before the movie... it is a SURE thing that you will have to relieve yourself at all the best parts of the show.... this is applicable for every and all shows. WHY do I do that to myself EVERY TIME? Someday I will learn:)

Family

2008-07-23T23:17:00.000-07:00

“Our family is a circle of love and strength. With every birth and every union, the circle grows. Every joy shared adds more love. Every obstacle faced together makes the circle stronger.”

When you feel as though you are no help to the ones you love the most, that is the worst feeling of all. Being able to help those around you is such a blessing…. Being able to help your family is a necessity. I love you with all my heart!

Week to the End

2008-07-21T12:35:00.000-07:00

We spent all weekend once again with our FAVORITE Texans... the Russel Family. It has been so fun to be around kids since we're away from our families. Not to mention Tara and Tim have about the best bunch of kids I've ever met! So cute! I love seeing Stefano with all the kids.. he's going to be such a good daddy!

I'm in love I'm in Love and I don't care who knows it!!!

2008-07-08T09:35:00.001-07:00

Okay so last week Stefano and I decided two days before the 4th that we were going to be crazy and just go home for the weekend (Stefano had two days off of selling for the 4th of July so it was perfect). I kinda already had it in my head that we weren't going to go home for the summer, which I was fine with, but as soon as we decided I BURST into tears....This sounds funny but I really didn't realize how much I missed my family!

We went to Utah and it was SO MUCH FUN! I have to say I don't care what ANYONE says I LOOOOOVE Utah.. Yep that's right I LOVE Utah, and to all you haters out there... if you don't like the station CHANGE the channel, and let me love my Utah. This is not the point, but why do people hate Utah so? Cool summer nights you CAN NOT beat em. Wonderful people. TONs of outdoor activities. Anywho, I love it and I don't care what anyone else says.

I don't think you can beat the 4th of July in Provo either. It was so much fun to go to the parade, and not really watch it, but just talk to erbody. Then to have the BBQ's love em! Fire works.. love em.

It was so good to see everyone! We really love you all so so so very much! Thanks for everything!!!! Here are some random pics of the event... I didn't do all that well with the camera except on the 4th but whateve.

OH and this is my Red Hair debut...

I decided in the middle of the weekend that I should cute bangs... I LOVE them although they looked SUPER worked in this pic... promise they're cute:)

I'll leave the light on........my head

2008-06-25T08:52:00.000-07:00

Facts about Creamsicles

They're a refreshing treat on a hot day.

Most kids love them.

They can be made into other yummy treats like specialty drinks.

BUT the VERY most important fact of a creamsicle... is:

drum roll please...................................

Creamsicle is not a cute hair color.

Well if you haven't guessed I'll just come right out and say it. My hair is now the color of a creamsicle. I went in for BASIC touch ups on my blonde hair and now all my roots are either WHITE or ORANGE. That is just my roots too... the ends of my hair are the normal blonde I've always had. My hair is RUINED:( BUT this isn't quite as tragic as one might think... I have an appointment to dye my hair, its going to be different, but I'm actually excited. When you all see me next lets just say I will no longer be a blonde... pictures to come:)

Happy Birthday to the Gal that "Gets Me"

2008-06-22T14:00:00.000-07:00

Chelsea Lou Gardner!!!

*Coolest person you'll ever meet

*Most laugh out loud funny person you'll ever meet.

*The only person who has even CLOse to as cute as feet as I do:)

*She knows how to play her cards right

*Girls Club Original

Happy Birthday Chels!! We love you!

Biker Chick

2008-06-16T12:28:00.000-07:00

I think I have attended more motorcycle events then any person that doesn't have their own bike. It is time to make a change. I believe that I have Stefano talked into getting a motorcycle. I am dedicating the rest of the summer to us getting a bike. wish me luck:)

Moving on to more fun things. Stefano and I went to a bike rally with our best friends in Austin. Tim and Tara. We pre much do everything with them, kz they're pre much frickin awesome! I FINALLY documented the event, we've done a lot together, but I always forget the camera.... but this time I did not.

The bike of my dreams... simple and sleak.

This had to be the highlight of my night. We were walking down 6th street, and a cute Mexican lady stops me and say " You take picture, my husband" I of course thought…sure, I'll take a picture of YOU and your husband.... she has the camera I go over to have her hand it to me and she says; "NO you take a picture WITH my husband"..... so I did. It was a very strange moment... Stefano was laughing so hard he decided to take a picture as well.

You've had a Birfday Shout HUUUURAY!!

2008-06-14T11:02:00.000-07:00

A special happy birthday wish goes out to my good friend and sister in Law

Paige Mechling Jackson.

I'm forever shamed to say that I don't have one picture of us together on my computer... OH THE SHAME! In celebration of this day I will list my top 5 favorite things about this great gal (as promised Paige:)

1. Paige introduced me to the art of worming and barfing. I don't know where I would be in my life right now if I didn't experience these things.

2. When I first met Paige I offered her a pickle, and she accepted. This was a true test of sisterhood and she passed with flying colors!

3. Paige is such a good mom! She's the most patient, and fun mom ever! You can tell how much her kids adore her.

4. She is self proclaimed the funniest person in VA.... I totally and fully support this proclamation:)

5. She's a great friend.

*Love you sista friend. I'm so glad that we're sisters! You shut up you.

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Stephenie Meyer

2008-06-12T16:14:00.000-07:00

I seriously CAN'T get enough of these books. I have read all three books in the twilight series and I'm anxiously awaiting the fourth to come in August.

I had no idea that she wrote another book. Once I heard about"The Host" my life has been nose deep in another amazing book. It started out for me a bit slower then the twilight books, but once I was into it there was no turning back.

Stephenie Myer has an amazing way of making you feel apart of the story she's telling. You feel as though you are in the love story. I know that might sound a little cheeeeeesy..... but I've never been into any other books this way. Once I start one of her books I can't stop, and it leaves me wanting to find another book just as good.

BEST love stories ever!!!

Let Him Speak

2008-06-04T20:54:00.000-07:00

Stefano had two requests for our blog...... he says he doesn't get a lot of input for it being OUR blog.... he has a point.

1. He wants two of his "current" favorite songs added to the blog. See below,

Fidelity; by Regina Spektor
AND
Lollypop; by Lil’ Wayne

2. He wants a post for ONLY him....with a picture included..... to bad he didn't specify WHAT picture he wanted..... teeeeheee,

Bang on the Drums All day, Happy Weekend!!

2008-05-31T09:03:00.000-07:00

Happy Weekend to all you fellow bloggers!!! Have a good one!!!!

AND I leave you with these quotes........

"Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died"

"He/She who laughs last didn't get it."

Who Let the Dogs out? AND Mom and Dad in TEXAS!!!!

2008-05-27T18:28:00.000-07:00

Well, stefano knocked for two years in Canada.... never did he get bit by a dog.... in Austin not even a full month here and he got bit......BY A border collie. He knocked on a door and when it opened the dog jumped right out and bit him in the stomach!!!! The dog bit so hard that it bruised the skin, but it didn't break the skin... we have our beliefs as to why that was:).... we're grateful it wasn't worse... AND the lady ended up getting pest control. I actually think it was out of guilt..... crazy. I took this pic a few days after.... so it doesn't look as bad... but you can still see it... above and below the belly button

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So, My ma and pap's came into town!! Oh HOW MUCH FUN WAS HAD!!!!!!! We went to TONS of great restaurants...... we went on a tour of Austin, went and saw the bats (supposedly there are like over a million bats under this bridge)... the bats were disappointing BUT the company was not! It was SO VERY nice to see my parents! I miss all my family, and it was so nice to have them here! They were SO great to take us out and feed us like royalty! Better then the food was to be able to have a little bit of home for just a little while! I love you so much mom and dad!! Thanks so much for coming and seeing us, it was the BEST!!! Love you!!!

Dinner at McCormick’s

ThiS pic is for Erin and Tyler.... we got the apple crisp in your memory... we thought of you both the whole time while stuffing our faces

We went to the hat shop to get big steve a cowboy hat... Stefano and I couldn't help but take pics in all the funny hats...

As you can see... no bats to be seen.

I got served!

2008-05-20T08:11:00.000-07:00

I got Served people.............

Sorry, this is another selling story.... so bare with me if you will.

I was signing up a lady for our pest control service, she invited me in her house to fill out the paper work. When we were all done, I was just about to say, "okay well we'll see you tomorrow at 10".... then she asked me something that pierced my ear drums............ "do you know anything about Mary Kay products?".... NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I ran right into her trap... there was no way out of this one, she had me cornered between a rock and a hard place. I'm sorry but I have NEVER had a good experience with a Mary Kay sales reps.... but what could I do... she JUST signed up for pest control... I had no choice but to say I'd go to one of the cult parties.... luckily I later found out that the party was right during work so there was no way I could make it. hallllllllllleluiah... halleluiah haaallleeelllluuuuuuuuuuuiah!! but I wan't in the clear as of yet.... I tried everything under the sun to get out of it... I told her I'd just purchase something and we didn't need to worry about getting together... I DO need some face sunscreen out here.. but she wasn't having any of it... she has called me everyday for the last week to get together... I buckled... I'm currently bloggin WHILE waiting for her to come show me the billions of products... this should be interesting.... Pray that I will have the strength to "Just Say NO!"

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I think Stefano and I have a modeling carrier in our future... ha!

As a wise woman once said..... "is it worth it? let me work it?"

2008-05-13T20:42:00.000-07:00

Sometimes you just need a good cry.

It seems that time has come a lot here in Texas. I'm not a very thick skinned gal as previously mentioned.... and sometimes when it has just been a long day I cry.... I feel like such a lameo. I was having a hard day a few days ago. I wasn't selling any, and erbody else was. I was SO frustrated. Selling is one of those jobs that you can't just try harder and it will make it all better. I feel like if I try to hard people can tell that I'm anxious. SO anyways I was having a hard day, I hadn't sold one all day. I knocked on this guys door.. tell him why I'm there... he looks at me and says " Do you really have NOTHING better to do?" I left that door and started bawling... not one streaming tear... we're talkin little kid can't talk kz their crying so hard.... That really wasn't all that mean, it was really the straw that broker the camels back...hmm yes I did just compare myself to a camel.. but you get the general drift?!

Thankfully I have pulled myself together and had a "pb" day... that is a "personal best" day. I sold 4 in one day. WHICH is more then mOSt the guys here have ever sold in one day. Although Stefano out sells me everyday... one of these days I will beat him.... beat him senseless... well I believe I've rambled enough... this is all I have for today... love you all!

Saving the World ONE pest at a time!

2008-05-08T08:08:00.000-07:00

Okay so I've been lacking on the blog part of things... we JUST got the internet so now I don' t have to go down to the club house to check the blogs. wooohoo!!!!

We have been bringing pest control to the people of Austin all week long. Protecting people and their families from fire ants, cockroaches, spiders, crickets, silver fish, scorpions, and MUCH more! I FRRREAK out when I see any of the above mentioned bugs... I HATE bugs... which is why I feel so passionately about my job:)!!! HA! You'd be surprised how many people just have BUGS everywhere! IT IS INSANE!!!

one funny story and then I will leave you all with some pictures of our apartment, fun we've had and YES what you've all been waiting for Stefano and myself in our MayDay attire (MayDay is the name of the company).

Okay I went up to this ladies house...... and I was looking on her front porch.....she seriously should have been the poster child for what happens to your house when you don’t have pest control in Texas. So I knock on her door... tell her why I'm there... she gave me the MOST disgusted look EVER!! She said to me "YOU KILL BUGS?" I just sat there... she continued "You should be ASHAMED of yourself... you kill ants? They do SO much good" then all I said was.. well not in your home.. and she shouted "NEVER MIND" and slammed the door in my face! I will admit if this would have been my first or 2nd day I probably would have burst into tears... but I don't know why but it was hilarious to me.. I just started laughing. I don't think she could have been more disgusted with me if I told her I liked to hurt small animals for fun (WHICH I don't... side note).

Oh well you can't please erbody. I think I will gain some thick skin out here.. which is good kz I was not born with thick skin. Maybe this will help me get over my sickness of a DEEP desire to always please people:).. Well I love you all and I miss you very very much!!! Until next time.....

If you ever get the chance to go to Pappasito's PLEASE go there... it is the BESTest Mexican restaurant EVER! Stefano and I decided that every 50 accounts we sell we will reward ourselves with Fajitas Del Mar... AMAZING people AMAZING!!!
This is the inside of our humble home our front room is berry cozy!!
This is what we look at every night outside out our balcony.... I couldn't believe how green it was when I first got here... but Austin is a very pretty place! After Pappasito's we chased down a ice cream truck... push a bunch of kids outta the way and got popsicles:D.... I LOVE ice cream trucks... they get me all excited like I'm 6 years old.... I'm WAY mature!

We keep it classy!! Everyone is OBSESSED with the long horns....wearing the long horn attire is like a name brand out here... it is actually kinda cool. So we sport the hats to keep out the sun and to get on the good side of all the texans:)

ahhh a little parting gift for you all... This is what my life consists of for the first 3 hours of the day... putting flyers on peoples doors.. kz nooooobody is home in the middle of the day... well MOST people... not erbody.

AND last but not least... shout out to stefano... he has sold more then any other rep in our office. YEP that's MY man ladies and gents:).

We're here

2008-04-30T11:44:00.000-07:00

Well we made it to Texas... We got here in 19 hours and it really wasn't ALL that bad. Really the only bad part is almost getting blown off the freeway in New Mexico. PS I think New Mexico is quite possibly the ugliest place I have EVER been... Maybe there is some hidden beauty, but we drove right down the middle and all we saw was dirt, garbage and almost got blown away in the wind.

Austin is beautiful! We start the sales tomorrow, so wish us luck. I'm excited to get out there and start working. I think it will be a way good thing.

Well I took some pics of our apartment but I won't be able to post them for a few days.. so here is a random pic of my friend Kim and I showin off our guns:) We're WAY tuff

It aint no lie... bye bye bye!

2008-04-24T14:09:00.000-07:00

Well today was officially my last day at First Choice Capital....... It is off with the old and onto the new. I can't believe I've worked here 2 1/2 years! Crazy.... I thought I'd post some pictures of the old FCC...(first choice capital)

I will remember the good times always.... man we had a lot of fun!!!!!!! GIRLS CLUB FOREVER!!!!!!!

She's got the Look

2008-04-22T21:54:00.000-07:00

Stefano is getting my cell phone drama worked out. What am I doing you ask? Ah yes , the answer to that would be.... dancing around the room to the song "She's got the look" AND taking pictures:)....... Sometimes I think I'm hyper active. WOWzers Stefano is a lucky stud!

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Longhorns

2008-04-21T15:07:00.001-07:00

Well ready or not here we go......

Stefano and I will be moving to Texas for the summer on Saturday. We'll drive 21 hours to Austin Texas! I think this is totally appropriate that I will be living in Texas. I LOVE the longhorns...... I can't even tell you why. My old roommate Kim and I just found a love for Vince Young, and I've loved them ever since. I 'm kind of nervous......I'm not sure why, but excited as well. We'll miss our families and friends but it will go by quick I'm sure. Also I will be selling door to door side by side with Stefo! I'm just excited to be working together! We'll finally have the exact same schedules.

My Mr. Niccoli's Birfday!

2008-04-21T09:54:00.000-07:00

Well Well Well, my very own mr. Niccoli has gotten one year older and wiser too! FIANLLY he knows what its like to be 23!!! Unlike me I've known what its like for over a month now... he's just a young buck.

So this is how it went.
We were going to go to Moab for the day of birth, BUUT that didn't work out so I called up my bro and we went on his ranger and shot some guns!! woohoo! What a fun fun time! Becky, Lance & co. all came as well as Kari Ann, Brian and co. Stefano loved it! All he's talked about since is going and shooting guns! That all went down on Saturday, Sunday was the actual birthday. So I woke up made the birfday boy breakfast, and had balloons everywhere and I made his favorite... chocolate covered cinnamon bears. We went and had a birfday dinner and his mama's house. I made a rainbow cake. It was a glorioius time!! oh and don't you all worry I documented the event:)!
It was sO windy!! There was Dirt EVERYWHERE!!!

I just adore stefo!

My One and Only

2008-04-08T12:58:00.000-07:00

I'd like to pause a moment and give a little shout out to My Mr. Niccoli! Stefano is seriously so amazing! He is the most caring man I know! He wants to help everyone around him, and always puts others before himself. I have never been more happy in my whole life then I am with him. He has been through so much, and is so strong.... he is my rock! He makes me laugh all the time, and will always listen when I need him! It has been a long road to him, but well worth it! Not to mention he is dead sexy! Love you bay bay!

Megan and Chelsea... The ALL American match makers.

2008-04-07T10:15:00.000-07:00

(Thanks for the pic Chelsea lou!!!)

Well, call me what you will, but the first SHOLD be Match Maker.

A little while ago my good good friend Chelsea and I decided that we needed set up my good friend Camille with her brother Christopher. Next thing you know they hit it off and their getting married at the end of August!!! Woot woot! Christopher and Camille showed up at our house last night to tell us the exciting news (we already knew it was coming but it was official last night).

The crazy part is all the connections.

1. My Husband Stefano, Christopher and Chelsea all went to primary together in Valley Center. Where is Valley Center you ask? Exactly my point! What are the odds that they would all live in that same small town in California? I don't know, but I bet they're small.

2. Stefano's little bother Marco served with Christopher in the same mission. Marco actually took Christopher's place as Zone leader when Chrisfer left.

3. Camille and I have been close friends all through high school.

4. Chels and I met through work, and became close friends.

5. Because of connections 3 and 4 Camille and Christopher were set up (although I'm sure they would have found each other anyways.. just crazy how its connected).

I already feel like these people are part of my family.. and now my family is all comin together! I'm so thankful for all parties involved! What an exciting thing! I love you all!!!!

A Stolen Post!

2008-04-03T13:32:00.000-07:00

I really got this idea from Liza..... She listed her top five worst dates. Let’s just say this brought back A LOT of memories of my own worst dates. So I'm going to reminisce upon the dates of old and list MY own top 5 worst dates in no particular order.

Number 1: A boy in my ward asked ME out, he was a cute kid and pre funny so I said yes. Keep in mind he asked me without ANY encouragement from me... this was HIS idea. So on the day of the date he shows up in sweats and a old DIRTY t-shirt. OKAY he doesn't need to be in an Armani suit... BUT COME on maybe throw on some jeans... maybe a clean t-shirt. Either/or.. it doesn't have to be both but a DRITY t-shirt and SWEATS?????????

Number 2: THIS IS THE SAME DATE, SAME GUY BUT IT WAS JUST SOOO WONDERFUL I BROKE IT INTO TWO!!!

When we got to the restaurant he asked if we could share a meal because he didn't have the money for us both to eat. I said ya know what that's not a problem kz I'll just have a little bit of whatever you get and all I REALLY want is a diet coke. HE looks at the menu, and then says can we wait until we get to a gas station they're pre expensive here!!!!!!! OH MY goodness... then he didn't even end up paying for his own meal he let his friend do that.

Number 3: Okay my old roommate set me up on a blind date with a lawyer. We went just to eat, and it was an OKAY time. We had just fine conversation, not anything great, not anything bad either. It comes to then end and the bill comes. He excuses himself to go to the bathroom. He is in the bathroom for 20 MINUETS!!!! not 2... 20!!! My mind was racing I was like " did he just sneak out the back and stiff me for the bill". BUT I had been to this restaurant before and I was 76% sure there was no door out the back from where the bathrooms were.. and we were right next to them so I knew he hadn't just slipped by.... but what else could it be? who takes that long in the bathroom on a date? Well he ended up coming back and told me he was having gastrula problems.... hmmmmm what does one say to that?

Number4: I went to conference with a guy in am apt complex. After going we stopped by his patents in Highland on our way home to Provo. I met his family they all seemed nice.....little did I know. First off his parents ask me if I've lived in Utah all my life (they had JUST moved to Utah from California) I braced myself and said "Yes". I knew they would have an opinion about this... I just didn't realize how strong. This is their reaction " WOW you are REALLY sheltered... did you know there is a whole big world outside of Utah"..... Okay I've had people all through collage put down Utah and those of us from Utah.. but this was just a little extreme. I didn't know quite how to react. We started talking about something else and then they asked where something in SLC was.. I didn't know..... oh how I WISHED I had known! They go off... "WOW you are sheltered and you've NEVER been anywhere.. you probably haven't experienced anything" .... I couldn't believe it.. I was this CLOSE to loosing it. I was trying to be respectful. I don't care where they live and if this is such a bad place WHY IN THE WORLD did they move here?

Number 4: this was probably my 3rd date with a guy I liked him but was more on the fence about if I wanted to continue dating. He called and asked me if I wanted to go to lunch with him... I was STARVING, I said sure. He asked where I wanted to go... I said how about Cafe Rio.. he said he'd just been there how about CPK. So we go to CPK, and he doesn’t pick up the menu which thought was weird, but I go ahead and decide what I'm getting. So the waiter comes to get our order. I ordered and then he says he's not getting anything. I was like WHAT why aren't you getting anything.... I just felt a little weird eating all by myself. PLUS why did he say no cafe rio if he wasn't going to eat? So we're talking and he asks if I can do something that night, I had already committed to babysitting for my sister so I said no. Finally my food came and I got about 2 bites into it and he was like okay well I gotta go, and got up to leave. I WAS LIVID. I just looked at him and said "ARe you serious" ..... "why did you ask me to come with you?"..... "You're just going to leave me here to eat by myself" HE felt really dumb and said he would stay, but I had none of it I told him to leave, and next time to call me when he had a min. We never went out again!

Number 5: I'm pre big on cell phone etiquette. I just think there is a time and a place for everything... a first date is one of those places that a cell phone isn't all that appropriate! I went on a date with a young buck.... he answered his cell phone not once.... not twice... but SOLD for three times. I'm just not one of those people that talks on my cell phone while I'm at dinner with anyone let alone a first date.

*** well for those of you that stuck out this WHOLE HUUUUGE blog I commend you! I guess these are just some of the things we must go through to be so thankful each day for our wonderful spouse! Love you Stefano! I'd LOVE to hear some of your worst dates!!!!!!

25 more days!

2008-03-31T13:17:00.000-07:00

First Choice,

Where do I even begin...
It has been a long road with you. We have been through so much together. Ups and downs. Great times, terrible times. I met one of my beStest friends through you...you have helped me pay for two cars and a mortgage, for that I am thankful. BUT I must be honest I am not sorry to leave you... you are a worn out 1982 shoe, and it is off with the old and onto the new! Because of you I have worked with some of the biggest WIENERS, and I hope all will concur that they need a shout out... Corn Dog; I hope you have learned your lesson and will never fart in a shared office again. Closet Perv; Sniffing 208 times in one hour will NEVER be normal. BB Club; wiener is self explanatory. Mr. clean; As the wise Justin Timberlake told us... what goes around comes around goes around. The red seas; Shave... everyday if necessary! Donna; may you Donna lick my ____ (zoolander as reference). I leave you now (now being in 25 days), with a happy heart and a bounce in my step....... Adieu

*ps Shout Out to Chelsea because she will "feel" me on this post! Word to your mother Chels WORD.

Tag team by Vanessa and Chelsea

2008-03-24T10:33:00.000-07:00

***The Rules: Tell 10 interesting/weird things about you, when finished, tag 3 other people!

1. My very first time camping was at age 21.... I know.. I just don't have a "camping" type family. I guess my dad had enough in his earlier days as a sheep herder.. YES, that's right.. Big Steve was our real life "Man from Snowy River" (Shout out to Waldo!)

2. As a young lass I went to the dentist for the very first time.... the hygienist was having me brush and then swish around that pink stuff, and it would show you all the places you missed... well she was giving me a play by play of what I was to do... first brush... I did as instructed.. second put in pink dye and swish... I did it flawlessly... 3rd spit out said dye.. THAT was something I just couldn't do apparently I told the nice lady that I couldn't spit because my mother told me I wasn't allowed to spit. The poor hygienist looked at me and said "okay just drool it out" GENIUS!

3. I love pickles.... I could eat them all day long. When I was little my mom would limit me to only two bottles a week. I could eat a full bottle in one sitting. I'm not quite that bad now(Stefano is thankful for that), but I still luuuuuuv a pickle. Morning afternoon or night I love em.

4. My hubby was my first kiss..... AKA random hook up. He is my first and last kiss with a few in between:) although I will ay I didn't like him much after the first one at the age of 16.... lets just say he wasn't my favorite person in high school. I suppose they all have a little bit of growing up to do... not me I came mature and amazing at the age of 16:)!ha!

5. I hate hate hate when people say something they know is rude. and then when what is said is reacted to they tell me to calm down....like I'm freaking out. I hate this. FIRST of all I'm not needing to calm down... YOU are the one being rude 2ND how about we throw being passive aggressive out the window and just say what's on our minds rather then being needlessly rude! I guess some people just like getting reactions out of people...... but if you are that person please stay away from me;)

6. My sister in law paige and myself tried out for Wheel OF Fortune!!! Yes, for all you unlucky soles who missed it... wheel of fortune came to Utah to get some people for the show. ALAS all we got was a 2hr wait in line and some freak of the week entertainment... we didn't even get a tryout... NeXt time Paige neeext time!

7. I can tie a cherrie in a knot in my mouth faster then anyone I've ever met. Alog with that little joy of a talent I can unwrap a starburst in my mounth faster then anyone I've ever met! Try your very hardest not to covet this little jem of a talent I hold....I know it won't be easy.

8. In our family we have a tradition that each child goes to New York City once they graduate from high school. Being the youngest this was Almost a forgotten tradition.... BuT never fear Judith and Steve pulled through and we went for my 20th birthday..... but the funny part of the story goes a little somesing like this......
We went to a shop in time square to get some last min gifts for our family before we caught our flight home. My mama and me went to the register to purchase our gifts.... the clerk asks my mom "who is that?" my mom looks and he is pointing at me (while I'm right next to her by the way). My mom points at me and says "her?"...... and he again points at me and say "who is that"....my mom... that little jokester said "Brittany Spears"..... so then the cleark gets a pen and asks me to sign his hand... YES sign his hand... with a flushed face I said "oh no I'm not brittany spears" he said he didn't care and handed me the pen... I again said "no, I'm megan not brittany" he simply didn't care.... SO I had no choice I took the pen and signed Megan J.

9. When I went on previously mentioned camping trip I jumped off a 60ft cliff! Not only was this a 60ft cliff but you had to clear a 5ft cliff right below it. So you didn't slam into the side of the mountain... I was the only girl to jump off, and out of 10 other guys only 3 would jump off the cliff..... It was such a fun trip! sorry about the movie below I couldn't turn it right side up...... BUT tilt your head and enjoy!

10. about 3 years ago I went on a date with a guy. We went skiing, which I love. I went off a drop off and at the bottom of that drop there was a bolder covered by about 2 inches of snow. just enough snow that I couldn't see the bolder..... I landed tail bone first on the bolder... I hit so hard that I crushed 3 vertebrae in my back. It was THE WORST pain of my life! My parents were called and told that I was in a skiing accident and that I might be paralyzed. Needless to say they were more then scared. I was given oxygen and rushed to the hospital.... Thankfully I wasn't paralyzed.... but it was a looooong recovery

thanks for tuning in...

the end.

I tag: Mallory, Paityn, and Paige/Erin:)

Aniversary, Birfday, MEXICO!

2008-03-17T20:36:00.001-07:00

Mexico

AND for the final blog of the three....

Stefano, myself and the Lee's went on a cruise to Mexico. It was so fun. The weather was great, and it was so nice to get away! We vistited puerto vallarta, Mazatlan, and Cabo San Lucas. In Puerto Vallarta we walked up the coast and relaxed on the beach..........

There where these statues all down the coast... pics are always better with statues.

They would stack these big rocks, sounds lame, but actually kinda cool how they just got them to stay there. Then we saw all these different statues made from sand, they were amazing I felt bad though kz I'm sure they took forever....and I'm sure they don't last. BUT none the less they were cool to look at!

This picture was taken for my dad... the last thing he warned us about was parasailing in Mexico "they just don't have the same regulations" (--cable guy)
It was just a cut off rope on the beach that we saw right after being approached about going parasailing.....Glad we weren't whoever that person was.

Here is the sweet mexican band and also our reaction to the band!

We started our day off in Mazatlan at the player beach!!! Hate the game not the player ya'll.

This was probably my MOST favoritest part of Mazatlan... there were a bunch of old people doing water arobics... if you look at the picture on the left stefano is nonchalantly swimming over for an invite.. and on the right next thing you know he has been invided into the cirle of trust and holding hands with his new workout buddies... he is hilarious!!! LOVES HIM!

This was my 2nd favoritest thing...... what's better then getting a massage?????? WATCHING a man give another man a massage in public... priceless!!!

This was the end of the day in Mazatlan.... first pic is me and the Lee's in the taxi (Stefano was the photographer in the front seat)....and then Stefano with our new friend named flea... yes flea... he was an amazing man and will always have a place in our hearts:)!

Cabo, the last place that we visited. I LOOOOOOOOVE Cabo, it is by far our favorite place out of the three. This was us on our glass bottom boat tore, right by loovers beach.. wootwoot! :)

These are the sea lions we saw... and the pic next to it is the cheapest hotel in cabo.

We went Kayaking and jet skiing! It was SO beautiful! Kayaking on the ocean is a lot harder then it looks, but it was still a way fun time! I can't get over how beautiful the water is in Cabo... loves it!

This was our last night at dinner... it twas a sad sad time:( BUUUUT we were still having a great time... the whole trip was awesome, but it made it hard to come back to reality.

Anniversary, BIRFDAY, Mexico

2008-03-17T19:43:00.000-07:00

(birthday flowers from the hubby..loves it)

Birthday

Okay I think I had the BEST birthday of my life this year. My friends and my hubby were soooo nice. I was SO overwhelmed; I didn't know how to show them how thankful I was! They really went all out, and I hope they know how much I appreciate what they've done! I was caught completely off guard with a surprise 80's birthday party. It was GENIUS! We ate at red robin, and it was most delicious! Then Chelsea that little devil pretended like she had to rush home, while Camille and Christopher distracted me. Chelsea and Dave went to my house and decorated it...... when I got there I was surprised for a 2nd time to have everyone back at my house. We rocked out to 80's music and played guitar hero. It seriously SO FUN! I had the best time with everyone! Thanks so much to everyone who came it really meant a lot to me! I love you all very much! Here are some pics so you can enjoy the moment with me!

ANNIVERSARY, Birthday, Mexico

2008-03-17T19:13:00.000-07:00

Okay, so much to blog about so little time!
It was our one year anniversary on the 24th of February. It was so fun. Stefano surprised me with a night in Salt Lake and dinner at the melting pot. It was so fun. He also surprised me with a beautiful necklace that he got hand engraved. It has always and forever on the back with our wedding stone inside the locket.

I really have such a sweet husband that is so thoughtful and generous! I love him with all of me...He is constantly worrying about me, and is constantly serving me! He is such a good person, and I'm so blessed to have him! He treats me like a princess....
I don't really know what I've done to deserve such an awesome marriage, but I'm so thankful for it!
If the first year is the hardest I CAN'T WAIT for the years to come! I love you bay bay!