new york 2008

I love New york!

Amber and I just got home from New York and we had the best time! We were so lucky to have an apartment all to ourselves....thanks to Kristen and Bob! And, so my style!

We went to Serendipity! That has always been my favorite movie and I was so excited to try the famous "Frozen Hot Chocolate". Oh so yummy!
We went to the Central Park zoo. It was so awesome! We saw penguins, monkeys, pandas and these huge polar bears. They slept the whole time though!

This is the ferry ride to Statten Island.


I LOVE lady liberty. We took a walking audio tour and learned so much about her. She is so big! Her eyes are 4 feet wide. It was so awesome to see in person!


All I can is the subway is C - R - A - Z - Y For example...this midget michael jackson dancing to beat it.
CLASSIC.




The weather was out of control. Totally in the 40's. We were always bundled up in coats, scarfs, hats and gloves. It wasn't that bad because we stayed warm from walking absolutely all the time!

Except for the subway. Good thing we got an unlimited week pass because we messed up alot. We had to ride that thing back and forth until we got it right. And, getting it right was about day 8.

The world trade center was so amazing. It was such a crazy feeling to actually see where the towers were and still see crazy amounts of construction. Hearing personal stories and seeing actual pictures were unreal. I cried. It was such a cool experience.

We got to go the top of the Rockafeller Center observation deck. I still cannot believe the view that we saw. Hundreds of buildings....all so unique and beautiful.


We also, shopped ALOT. Ate some really good food. Saw Wicked and Legally Blonde. Took a carriage ride through central park. Watched the ice skaters. Went to Canal street and bargained for many many purses :)

Walked around villages, went to Cupcake Cafe and Magnolia Bakery. Both with lines out the door. Walked around 5th ave and Soho. Went to Times Square. Ordered delivery. Got a manicure and a mini chair massage. (by someone who wasn't a massage therapist. Just an asian lady with good arm strength).

Had candied covered cashews. Ate pizza for Easter dinner. Read 3 books. Saw the temple. Tried to figure out why no fountain diet cokes were good at all. Had homemade scones at Alice's Tea cup. Got sweated by a lady singing on the subway. Got lots of sleep.

And, dropped my cell phone in the bath tub.

Where have I been hiding?

Well, since the last time I posted ..... my life has been C R A Z Y!

-went to my niece Paiges baptism...she is so precious.
-finished reading Twilight. Am I the only one that wasn't completely crazy about this book?
I think I was reading into vampires too much. I won't be reading New Moon right away.
I did buy 4 new books and am 1/2 way through another one which I am loving!
-Amber had a birthday! I was sad I had to work that day. Probably because it was an extremely ghetto job but pretty good money. I did get to see her that night for a bit. Hope you had a great day!
-Getting ready for a HUGE bridal show at Dragon Ridge Country Club. Trying to assemble 250 gifts for upscale brides from my company Eye Do.
-Had a little hospital scare with my niece Brittney. False labor but I was there with her until the end. So, we went to On the Border for Mexican food. It was really good.
-Missed my cousins Brooke's wedding because being in the hospital. Although I did get to do her makeup before I left so it all worked out. She looked so beautiful in her dress. I'll post that later.
-I started a diet. Lost 3 pounds so far.
-Gave my mom and Hayley a manicure and pedicure before they left on their 7 day cruise. I miss talking to my parents everyday. I hope they are having a blast!
-Visited my new favorite store in Town Square called FRUITS & PASSIONS. I am seriously addicted.
-Made a New York packing list. We leave in 8 days.
-Started walking everyday. It feels so good but if I go at night, I have trouble sleeping. I'll have to rethink that decision.
-Went grocery shopping with my friend Jen. I had a $50.00 gift card to Trader Joes. We got stocked up on some really good food.
-Totally dreading and dragging my feet to get my taxes done and taken to my accountant before I leave for New York. Is that really going to happen?
-Got in for a haircut and some new highlights. I love it! Had to make sure I did that now cause when the baby comes, my stylist might be laid up for awhile!
-Getting ready for a commercial tomorrow. Dreading the long day already.
-excited to find out which celebrity I'll be working with all day Thursday for a film junket.
-Got to see my sweet Aurah. We played peek a boo.
-got to check out Brittneys new nursery. So excited about all the cute shoes the little girls gonna have!

Just a few random pictures from these crazy last few days.
Sorry I haven't commented on blogs lately but I am reading them and keeping myself informed on everyone!

-so tired. Going to bed.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.....

I apologize for the picture...I'm not sure what happened. But, I just wanted to let my good friend Summer know how sorry I am for the loss of her dad and my great friend Jerry Page. Summer and I grew up together and I remember all of the fun times Jerry would take us up to the mountains or to the cabin. We always wanted to make homemade play-doh. He always agreed to help. President Page was more than a wonderful husband to Glenda, father to Summer and Justin, a grandparent to 5 grandsons and 1 grand daughter but he was an amazing leader in our church. He loved to serve which he did throughout his entire life. He was such an incredible man and we all will feel this great loss. My good friend and business partner Jenna has been going through a really rough year. Her husband, Bill (36 years old) was diagnosed with Lou Garig's disease. He is completely paralyzed but still keeps hanging on because is scared to leave his 2 little girls. Jenna informed me tonight that Bill is now in ICU with a very bad infection that is making his organs shut down.
I would just ask anyone who reads this blog to please pray for the families and children who need strength at this time. I know the Lord will bless them if we just ask.

Brittney's Baby Shower

Brittney's baby shower was so much fun. A whirlwind....but a lot of fun! I can't believe she's due in about 5 weeks and is still in her regular jeans. She kills me. And, isn't she beautiful? Ok. Glowing mother. :)

This would be the stack of clothes and millions of other things she got. I'm excited cause the little baby got 11 pairs of shoes. Takes right after her aunt. I'm really glad we did the "book" idea. We had everyone bring a children's book to help start Brittney's library. She totally scored. She got SO many cute books!
Everyone knows I had to throw a little piece of Aurah in here. She was so good....even with no nap. As long as she had grandpa Tony close....she was all good.
SO many people helped with putting this shower together. From getting Robins house ready, hanging pictures, cleaning, cooking.....a big Thanks to everyone! Arlene did an AMAZING job with the decorations and food - we were all so blessed she pulled it all together. She made these chocolate covered marshmellows that everyone got to take home.

And, would you take a look at these napkins? She made them. Nobody would use them because they were just too cute!


I'm thinking she needs to go into business!

It's about time to get some organization around here....

So, new years resolutions come and go every year....with many things on my list. I decided to take things slow but try to finish EVERYTHING. I'm a little behind but still chuggin along. I must admit my friend Amber is my biggest inspiration. She is an incredible mom with 3 kids, works full time, keeps a house clean and organized and still has time to serve. I'm just trying to clean my freakin house! So, I bought 3 different shoe racks to organize all my shoes. And that is after giving another 23 pairs away. Addiction I know. But I'm happy it all turned out. I LOVE THE WAY I TURNED ALL MY FLIP FLOPS FOR MORE ROOM! SWEET!


Onto the jewelery. Well, necklaces only. Rings, bracelets.....different day. I bought some different hooks and spaced out a bunch into categories. I love my hook behind my door for my long ones. It makes me feel good to feel a little piece of order!

What's in my makeup bag?

So everyone has been asking me my "favorite" products that I use on myself. If you saw my actual kit....you all would die. But I guess that's how professions go. As for myself, I'm pretty low maintenance simple...and I do change up a bit on things I like, but as for things i LOVE: 1. Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
2. Smashbox Photofinish Face Primer
3. Dermologica Skin Smoothing Cream
4. Sonia Kashuk Sable eyebrow color
5. Benefit Magic Potion eye primer
6. Benefit Dallas blush
7. Revelon Colorstay foundtion
8. Bobbi Brown concealer
9. Shu Umera eyelash curler
10. Maybelline Lash Discovery Mascara
11. MAC blot powder
12. MAC Sapiliscious lipgelee
13. MAC engraved black pencil
13. Cargo eyeshow

What's in your makeup bags? Or what products do you love? Please share!

Another year older....

and what a FUN day! Amber made an entire day out of spending time with me and it was the best! We shopped all day and it was a blast! Thanks for joining up with us for a bit Sooz! Then we ate dinner at the Venetian and went to the dueling piano bar at New York New York! I could have stayed there all night! We should all go again sometime....anyone interested? :)

Thanks to ALL my friends and family who spent my birthday with me! I had an incredible time!

Also, thanks to everyone who gave countless cards, money, jewelry, clothes, a new camera bag, shoes, gift cards, and everything else. I feel so blessed!