Monday, August 29, 2011

My Sisters


You may call her "Cameron" however, I call her Cammie. She is 3 years and 5 months younger than me. We grew up sharing a bedroom together and so I know who Cammie really is..... and I remember. She has a soft compassionate heart, a resound, clever and definitive mind, an entertaining and very witty sense of humor and talents beyond even her comprehension. Cammie is brilliant. She is strong-willed and adventurous. Cammie is always up for a fun time......always. Cammie is someone you want to take on vacation with you so you are sure to have a fun time. I love being with Cammie because she truly makes me happier.



You may all call her "Amanda" however, I call her Mandy. She is 5 years and 8 months younger than me but in a lot of ways wiser.....she is what I call an "old soul". She has words of wisdom far beyond her years. If ever I am in real need for advice or to bounce a very serious idea off of someone, I call Mandy. She can calm me when I over-react and make me see the silliness in my actions. I love what Mandy "sees" or interprets and I appreciate her view and love how she gets her point across. We laugh a lot at the silliness of others views and reactions too. Mandy is benevolent. She sees things for what they are and judges fairly. Mandy is beautiful and delightful. I love spending time with Mandy because she makes me laugh and reminds me of who I am.


You may call her "Dori" and so do I :-) She is 7 years and 6 months younger than me. The meaning of the name Dori is "a gift; beloved; adored; gift; gift of God". That is exactly what she is. She is a gift to our family. The last of six children, Dori was not to be left behind and she made sure of it. Dori is devoted. She is the most altruistic person I know. She literally picks you up off the ground and carries you when you cannot will yourself to move. Dori gets things done. She is the best example of a mother, sister and friend anyone could ever have. I love spending time with Dori because she is my "North Star".....I am home when I am with her.

All of my sisters are different but we were planted in the same soil. Together we make an extraordinary garden.

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Last Time.......

Okay. So I am going to try to start this blog one last time. I have made a commitment (with myself) to really make an effort to update at least once a week. Honestly, I don't hold out much hope but I have set an alarm on my new android phone to remind me to post.....we'll see what happens.

So a lot has happened in the year and a half that I haven't posted.
I'll just list the highlights.....

I moved to an apartment in Fairfax and lived with my friend Sean for a couple of months, (yes.....platonic....get your minds out of the gutter)


I moved my best-friend Brenda from California in March to live in my apt bldg...... one floor above me (BEST 6 day road-trip ever.....NOT),


I quit my job and I started a business Maid Especially For You (www.maidespecially.com),

I turned 40 and had the BEST birthday ever,

We sent my mother on a mission to SLC (to the Church and Family History bldg),






I attended my forever friend Christina Wolfe's baptism,


I went on the 2nd Annual Myrtle Beach Extravaganza with my cousin Michelle (also during BIKE WEEK),








My friend Sean moved out and Brenda and her newborn Colton moved into my apartment in July,










I attended my brother Travis's wedding in Utah,


oh....and I got hit by an SUV while walking across the street. I have pics but they are not appropriate to post. (Yah.....that was the best ever) It's been a busy year and a half and I am SURE I am leaving out some really fantastic things that happened.




I have started watching a little more Judge Judy than is acceptable and somewhere deep down inside, I wish she was my grandmother. I also like the show on BRAVO called "Flipping Out". That Jeff just cracks me up.

"The Keeper of My Heart" is still "The Keeper of My Heart" and he has sworn to take care of me in my old age if I never get married. His idea.....all on his own. He said I could move in with him, his wife and kids. (He is currently 8 years old) So, I just don't think I will ever get married because I want to live with him in my "old age". He loves Colton and is so dang cute with him. I ADORE this kid and I could hang out with him 24/7. He will always be "The Keeper of My Heart."





So....stay tuned for more "Adventures of Yaya". I can almost guarantee that you will not be disappointed. Especially with how things have been going lately. AHHHHH...it feels so good to be blogging again ;-)