Lunch With The Girls

A couple weeks ago a group of people went to lunch to celebrate Tasha's last day at work before she left for maternity leave and to see some of the recent employees that worked at Arrowhead; Gina and Shelly! Gina was let go during January of 2009, because there was "a lack of work" in the lab. Everyone misses her so much! I'm glad that she found a job! It's a plus that she doesn't work too far away...about 2 blocks away lol.
Here are a couple pictures...not everyone is in them, they headed back to work early.

Brenda & Gina

Me, Brooke, Connie, Brenda, & Gina

Me & Gina

Brooke & I

Thanks for a Fun Lunch! We will have to do another one soon!

3D Movie!!

We went down to the Clark Planetarium, at Gateway, February 16 to see the Under the Sea movie in 3D. It was so crowded! I can't even begin to tell you how many little kids were running around going crazy in that place! It started making me go crazy and feel like I was going to step on them, but luckily I didn't.
Needless to say during the movie almost everyone in our family fell asleep. Brian says he didn't, but we will never know lol. He had to wake us up throughout the movie. The best part about the movie were the "Pimp" glasses....Here are a couple pictures to show you how much fun we had taking pictures! :)

Brian's Grandma

Juanita "Jennie" Sandoval
Juanita "Jennie" Sandoval 12/12/1924 ~ 2/22/2009 Grandma Jennie - "mother extraordinaire", beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend went to join her Lord and Savior and her beloved husband Max on Sunday, February 22, 2009.Born to Jesus M. and Jose O. Sanchez in Castlegate, Utah. She was blessed with a loving step-father, Louis Canchola whom she cherished as DAD. She inherited a strong work ethic from her mother which served her well later on in life. She married Max Sandoval on October 21, 1942 and they started their life together in Price, Utah, later moving to Salt Lake City in 1951. God blessed them with 21 children and she never tired of having a child around the house, even if they weren't her own. She worked endlessly, making sure her family (and anyone else who was lucky enough to be there) was well fed and taken care of. Everyone loved her hand-made tortillas and wonderful Mexican food! She spent countless hours cooking, cleaning, sewing, babysitting for others and still made time for her family. Flats of eggs, garbage cans full of flour, rice and beans were the norm - all of this without Costco! She played a big part in the upbringing of many of her grandchildren by babysitting them, as well as raising her beloved grandson Jeremy, until she suffered a stroke in 1989. Throughout her remaining years, her grandchildren continued to be the light of her life. Her Christian faith was her life and she used that influence to raise her children. She and Max were founding members of the Salt Lake Christian and Missionary Alliance Church where she selflessly served in various positions and made many long lasting friendships. It was her faith that gave her the endurance, energy and amazing strength to accomplish such a remarkable life. She was truly loved and admired by many! Survived by children: Ernestine, Gilbert (Becky), Carl, Max (Brenda), Anita (Mike), Peter (Phyllis), Jennie-Lee, Elaine, Duane (Lauri), Samuel, Nathan, Patsy (Elgin), Jacob (Julie), Andrew (Cynthea), Daniel (Karen), Becky (Paul), Jennifer (Stewart), Rosellen, 46 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Preceded in death by her loving husband Max, twin infants, Mary and Joseph, son Jerry, mother Jesus Canchola, step-father Luis Canchola and brother Fidel Sanchez. A viewing will be held on Friday, Feb. 27th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Redwood Memorial, 6500 So. Redwood Rd. Services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 28th at 2:00 p.m. at the Discovery Christian Community Church at 5929 So. 900 E., Murray. Viewing one hour prior to services. We'd like to extend a special thank you to our sister, Ernestine for the loving care she gave our mother during her final years of life. We are forever grateful to her for that! Here are a couple of Pictures From the Services: Jennifer and Brian Patsy, Jennifer, Becky, and Rosellene The Sisters The Cousins Ayden, Lacey, and Brian

Park City

This last Saturday, February 21, Brooke and I went to Park City to go to the outlets because Brian had to work all day. We had a lot of fun and got some really cute stuff! It was actually pretty decent weather for still being February and it only got a little cold when the wind would blow. Luckily we got Mason the whole day!! ( Mason is Brooke's little boy.) He slept most of the car ride both on the way up and the way home. When he woke up we were hoping he would be in a good mood and he was! He was so good and wasn't a terror for us at all:) He doesn't like going with people other than his Mommy, but I tricked him a couple times so Brooke could go try on clothes. He actually started warming up to me and would do his cute laugh...which would make me laugh even harder. Even though it was a little extra work bringing him along, it was all worth it! He is such a little cutie! Brooke is lucky to have such a good little boy and who has a really cute personality!
Thanks for a Fun Day Brooke & Little Mason!!

Happy Valentine's Day!

February 14th! Can you even believe it's already Valentine's Day? I can't, it seems like it was just Christmas and New Years not to long ago!?!?

About Valentine's Day:
Throughout the world it is the traditional day in which lovers express their love for each other by sending Valentine's cards, flowers, and doing other things to express their love. Some of the Valentine symbols include the hearts, heart-shaped outline, doves, and the figure of the winged cupid. In the United States it is estimated that approximately one billions Valentines are sent out each year worldwide! Can you believe that?? Making it the second largest card sending day of the year, first being Christmas.

I hope everyone had an awesome Valentine's Day because I sure did!
This Valentine's was awesome! Brian and I usually get something for each other and a card. This year for gifts he gave me a couple ideas, which helped out a ton because It's always hard to decide what else to get him after buying for Christmas, So I let him choose most of his gifts. But for giving him ideas...I didn't really know what I wanted so I told him I would let him choose. Yes, I know it sounds kind of scary when telling the guy it's his choice...but Brian and I have been together for so long he knows what I like and I trust his decisions. He's so good to me and I will give him full credit because he did an awesome job this year! And I am still in shock and can't believe it's "REAL"!! I've never had any jewelry until now that has had real diamonds or is made of real white gold! He got me a 1/4 ct. White Gold Journey Diamond Necklace! Each diamond representing the "Journey", and with every step showing how Love grows.
For dinner instead of fighting the crowds we went over to Brian's house. They had Lacey this weekend so we ate with his family and had a candle light dinner. After dinner we watched the movie, "The Rocker". I love that movie it's hilarious and makes you laugh no matter how many times you've seen it!

I want to Thank everyone for everything they've done to make this Valentine's Day fun and memorable! Thanks again Brian I absolutely LOVE my necklace and it means a lot to me!
I Love You!


HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!

Girls Night Out

Tonight I went out with some Girls from work; Brooke, Sam, Ashley, Lexi, Emily, and Emily's Cousin. I had a lot of fun! We went to Spaghetti Mamas, where I had never eaten before and actually enjoyed it. After we had dinner, we went and saw "Confessions of a Shopaholic". It was packed...close to being sold out on opening night and Valentine's Weekend. Thanks to the Girls for a fun night out!

Happy Birthday Ron!

February 13 is Brian's Grandpas Birthday! This year it turned out to be Friday the 13th! Yikes kind of scary if your superstitious about it! Anyways, Happy Birthday Ron! Hope you had an awesome day!