No Soliciting!

Do you guys have a NO SOLICITING sign on your door? I do, but somehow, these illiterate idiots STILL knock on my door.

Read this sad article. What's even more shocking is that American Fork is not that far from me - 10 miles-ish.

Sad sad sad...

Keep Your Door CLOSED!

Ode to my Sweetie

First things first: LOOK AT WHAT I MADE! My first dig-scrapbooking page EVER! Some of you probably think this isn't very good, but it's my first try and I'm pretty proud of myself. I'm sure I probably made this the hardest way possible, so if there is a site to offer tips on dig-scrapbooking, send them my way please!

Ok, back to US and our 6 years of marriage. Some things you may not know about us:

• Chris and I started dating 7 years ago (April 2001). Chris' lived next door to me when I lived with my dad in his cute little red house. One day, I was complaining about my computer (I had Windows ME and my computer stopped turning itself off after I'd shut down - frustrating, I KNOW!). Anyway, Ashley, Chris' little sister was playing with my little sister, said,"My brother fixes computers." I said,"Send him OVER!" I wrote a little note (which Chris still has) and he called me the next day. We went on our first date that weekend and the rest is history. Oh, and no, my computer never got fixed. :o) A fair trade for a great hubby, don't you think?
• Chris and I both went to Cottonwood High (GO COLTS!); however, we never dated IN high school or even talked to each other. Sad, I know! I really missed out.
• Chris has been working as a software engineer for a great little company in Salt Lake for 7 years. He designs computer software for glass companies all over the US.
  
• I used to be an Accouting Research Analyst (sounds more important than it was) for JCPenney for 6 years. I worked part-time after I had Max, but only for 6 months and then I quit to stay home with him.
• Chris is very creative and artistic! When we were dating (and even sometimes still) he'd make me love notes and cards. Yes, I've kept every single one of them. One time, he even "scrapped" me a card with his cousin Emily's supplies. I was VERY impressed.
• Chris can remember EVERYTHING! I'm not even kidding. Ask him anything that happened years ago, and he'll remember everything about it including what you said, wore, what the weather was like, what was playing on the radio, etc. This is a handy trait; however, it always seems to bite me in the bum - I eat my words a lot.
• Chris is always punctual. I know, I KNOW! How lucky am I to have a hubby that is ALWAYS on time? It's great! Except now, I seem to be the one always making us late.
• I handle all of our finances.
• I don't cook at all. I can make a sandwich and pour a bowl of cereal, but that's pretty much the extent of my cooking abilities. (Thanks mom!) I think that I could cook - I just don't enjoy it and I feel like it takes too much time. So, Chris cooks ALL of our dinners and breakfast on Saturday. He's SO amazing! He loves to experiment and create really fancy dinners. Have you been so lucky to have been invited over for dinner? Just wait, you're time is coming.
• Chris works really hard so that I can stay home with our two boys. We've made a lot of sacrafices so that I can stay home, but it's totally worth it. We've got a reliable car and a beautiful house. THANKS CHRIS!
• Did you know that Chris loves to fish? He does. He really just likes to do anything outdoors: Hike, Camp, Duck Hunt (his family is big into duck hunting and shooting), oh yeah, and fish - oh, BIG fisherman. We've even got a great little fishing boat.
• Chris is a great gardener and he takes pride in our lawn and yard. I'm glad because I think it looks great!
• Chris is a great dad. I never have to remind him to do things with our kids like change their bums, brush their teeteh, or give them a bath. When I have a girls night out, here and there, I'll come home and the kids are fed, bathed, and IN BED. Plus, the house will be spotless!
• Chris is a neat freak! In a good way. I'm a good picker-upper, but Chris does all the nitty gritty cleaning. He even scubs our kitcgen floor on his hands and knees. SERIOUSLY! Our house is always glistening because of Chris. Thank you honey!
• Chris is VERY active. He can run FOREVER! Before we moved to Saratoga Springs, Chris used to ride his bike to work. Even now, he works out with a personal trainer once a week and he's getting quite buff. Back off ladies, he's MINE!
• I have been a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for almost 5 years. I don't claim to be crafty, but I know a good thing when I see it. SU! has really allowed me to have a creative outlet that I didn't know I had and/or needed. Check me out: Jane Lee's Cards. I even have a craft room in our house, which is so nice because we used to share a room with my craft stuff in our old apartment. :o)
• We have moved 3 times since we've bee married.
• We've owned 5 different cars since we've been married and, between us, 8 different cars since we've been together. That his just crazy!
• I've been blogging for the past 2 years and Chris has YET to put a single post on. :o)
• Chris can fix anything.
• Chris loves sports - love to watch and PLAY! He is very competitive.
  

I'm sure there's a lot more about us that I can think of, but this is pretty good. And congrats to you for reading down this far! Ok, you earned it. A fun slideshow of the past 7 years (and some extras):

*I'm not a country song fan but this song always makes me cry. Click the sound button next to the SLIDE to hear it.*

6 Years Ago...

Ok, I know... I WILL be posting stuff about my wonderful 6 years of marriage, but I have to move pictures from my old computer to the new one... so,

PLEASE HOLD...

Cottonwood Colts

Colts... are you out there? If you are, go to http://coltpride2000.blogspot.com/ and add your name to the list. Like the blog says,"Who needs a class reunion when you can just look at everyone's blog?" LOVE IT!

Ok, ok...

Hi friends! Ok, so the picture with the firemen isn't my computer BUT it's a great picture, eh? I just got my new computer all set up and it is FABULOUS! I have been welcomed into the Vista family, slowly, but surely. So far, I think it's great... but all I've really done is turn it on and get on the internet. SO... I'll let you know if I still like it next week. :o)

Thanks for loving me and caring about my monitor with a smoking habit.

You guys are the greatest!

F I R E!!

You'll never believe this. I probably wouldn't believe it either except for that it happened to me. Friday morning, 7 am: Max woke me up and said he was ready to eat cereal. I set him all up to eat, but he requested to read my email first. Ok with me. I boot up the computer, like normal and then turn on the computer screen. Then I heard zap ZAP ZAP ZAPZAP!! Psst! ZAP! So I turned off the computer and the screen really fast. THEN, (SERIOUSLY!) smoke started coming out of the top of my monitor. I am not kidding. SMOKE! So I sent Max out of the room and started unplugging the monitor from the computer tower and the all. Max stood at the edge of the room horrified and he kept yelling,"Mom! The computer is firing!!" It was really cute, but I have to admit that I was a bit scared too. The zapping noises stopped so I removed the monitor from the room and put it in the garage. SO, no more monitor. I called Chris (my hubby, if you didn't know) and told him what happened. He said,"I guess we should just get you a new computer then." I thought we'd just need a new monitor, but I'll take a new PC. Chris built me the one I have now for our first wedding anniversary, so it only seems fitting that I get a fancy new one for our 6th. :o) Hip Hip horray! So my new PC should be shipped around the 14th of August. I'm hoping it gets here sooner because using Chris' laptop kinda stinks. SO, I'll be a little bit absent for the next couple of days. I'll have access to email and blogs, but only at night.

Peace out.

Jane.