Much Needed Mini Vaca...

Dave and I have been together for several years and we've never taken a vacation. Ever. So we decided to take a weekend trip to Cali and bummed our friend Casey along (Dave has to have a gambling buddy and someone to BS with during the drive, I pass out 10 min into the drive and I'm bad luck and he needed to win :D.)

We left Thursday morning and headed to Vegas. Got there not to late, and I got to take a much needed hot shower. I worked a 15 hour shift the night before and didn't shower before we left. So while I was beautifying myself Dave and Casey went to gamble for a bit. They got back shortly after I was done and we went to walk the strip.

With Rick James

Infront of the Wynn. Gorgeous waterfalls.

We only walked up and down it, then went back to the Excalibur where we were staying. My feet felt like they could fall off. The next morning we checked out and headed to Culver City CA. Just outside of LA. Friday night we drove around exploring and walked along Venice Beach. Wow can you say discusting? There was oil all over the beach and the birds. The beach was covered with dead muscles.. and I got oil stuck to my foot. I walked in the water, but that was about all I wanted to do. There were a few surfers but other than that, the people were there for the skate park or the gym. Didn't see to many people in the water.

The waves were cool, this guy got soaked

You can see the oil on the sand.  

This guy was interesting.

The shops were ok, I honestly was not impressed. It was the most disgusting beach I've ever seen. I really don't get why everyone is so excited about it. Literally right after we left, Dave was checking the news on his phone that night and there was a FBI raid and a stabbing there just minutes after we left. Its drug infested and there are tons of homeless and drug addicts around. It was gross.

So after that adventure we went looking for a nice beach. Saturday morning we headed out to Huntington Beach. Wow HUGE difference. We walked up the Boardwalk to the shops. There was this awesome place called Bomburgers that we ate at, it was really good. Then Dave found a new hat too. Then we walked up and down the Pier. Dave wanted to fish off of it. Really pretty view though.

Awesome!!!

And ended with walking along the beach. Wow HUGE difference. The sand felt cleaner. I wanted to stay longer, but we had other things to see so we had to go. I definitely want to go back though.

So from there we went to LA and I got to see the Hollywood sign, I didn't get a picture of it, but I saw it gosh dang it. We went to the Hollywood walk of fame. The stars and all that fun stuff. Dave found Johnny Cash and Charlie Sheen... Ya he's one of them lol. Then I really really really wanted to go see Kat Von D's tattoo shop High Voltage Tattoo. So we started a treck. On the way we found the Jim Henson Co, with a huge Kermit on top, which was so cool.

Harrison Ford

Dave with Johnny Cash

Mel Brooks

Charlie Sheen

When we found the shop I was so starstruck I totally forgot to take any pictures on the inside and I had to make Dave drive past it so that I could get a picture of the outside. I did get a hoodie though. Its my new favorite. Next time we are down there I really want to get tattooed there.

EEEE!!!! I was so excited

My hoodie :) Love Love Love Love

So after that, we had walked all our selves out and Dave was ready to relax. We went back to the Motel and passed out. Sunday we headed out, and on the way Dave spotted a Bass Pro shop. Ya had to stop. I was excited. They had some amazing animals and fish tanks... I loved the Salt Water tank with all the sharks. It was way cool. They even had a Orange County Chopper bike. It was way awesome.

So after that we headed home, only stopping for gas and some small souvenirs. Then it became my quest to get a picture of a Joshua Tree. Not that easy going 80 MPH, but I did it :).

All in all I had a wonderful time. Loved spending the time with Dave and it was nice to just be together. It was nice to come home to the babies. Bynx hasn't stopped cuddling me and Star is just as bad. Butch actually was the one we figured would tackle us as we walked in the door and he's taken it the best out of all of them. Good experience though.

Its finally happened....

Yes it took 3 years, but good golly we are getting Dave's tattoo finished!!!

Salt Lake City Tattoo Convention Feb 18th

My Miss Foo was tattooing at the Convention this year so I gave up my friday to go support her. There was some amazing artists there. A guy came over from Tokyo Japan. It was insane. There was pieces of actual art. Some of the artists brought theirs in print so you could buy them. There was clothing, purses, pretty much everything. Skate boards and even toliet seats that some artists had painted. I should have taken more pictures!!!

Nate from work came and got a tattoo, and Ariel, Mike, Jakki, and Cory came as well. Jakki got the itch and had to get one with me!

Even still, I got to be tattooed by my Foo and see and support her and that is what matters most. Love Her!!!

Slacking!!! But needing to Breath!

Holy CRAP! So much has been happening lately I don't even know where to begin. I have been so busy that I haven't had a chance to do much of anything but sleep. Well lets get you all updated.

Last I was talking about was Christmas/New Years. The kids had a blast. Dave and I celebrated our 3rd Anniversary on Jan 19th. Doesn't seem like its been that long, but it also feels like its been a lot longer. Ups and downs and I can say that I love that man more today than I ever had. I am so amazingly blessed to have him. He is everything that I could have ever asked for.

After that we had the Bomber's very first Fashion Show. That in itself was a huge event.... Seperate blog entry for that. But that is what has been keeping me so darn busy!!

One nice thing that has happened is that Dave was moved to being the night Admin for CBI. He works swings now. LOVE IT! We're finally on the same schedule. I actually get to see him now and its awesome. That very week I got moved to four tens monday through thursday. Ya I've yet to have a friday to relax. But I'm getting so much done!

Jan 30-31 was amazing! I went with Kellie up to Burley Idaho to meet the amazing Abrey Watterson. OMGosh she is amazing. We did a Posion Ivy photo shoot for me and a Rainbow bright photo shoot for Kellie. It was so much fun. More on that in another blog too. 

The weekend of Feb 18-20 was an eventful one. I went that friday to the Tattoo convention oober fun. Got another tattoo, added to my stars to represent Trish. I miss her so so so so much.

March we are looking at Gabby's 9th birthday. I'm hoping to give her, her first friend party and go swimming. I'm looking forward to it :).

Time for Heather

So all my worrying finally got to everyone, especially me. Nervous breakdown here I come... Soooooo my boss and Dave decided to intervene.

I realized that all my worrying, and trying to be in control wasn't helping. I'm very much a person that likes to be in control. I'm very gung ho and want to keep things moving, taking it to the max, but my issue was that I was trying to do that with a situation that I have absolutely no control over. Very stressful especially since nothing was changing! So I decided to take a small step back and let Dave take control. By doing what I was doing I was stressing not only myself out, but Dave as well which only made matters worse.

Its very weird to not be in control, makes me nervous, but I realized that is why I have Dave! I'm supposed to let him take control so that he can take care of me. All he asks of me is to be happy. That way when he comes home stressed he can cuddle and relax with happy me and that makes him happy.

So that is what I am trying to do. I joined Shelfari.com, which got me motivated to read more. I went and bought some very helpful books, and a small journal to write out the helpful points and exercises for me.

This is the journal. Celtic on it. Very Pretty

I also went and got my hair done and got half of my tattoo shaded in. It's kind of funny, everyone keeps commenting on the color but they don't realize that the red is really just blood. I just irritated it to the max. The funny thing about getting the shading done was that part of it tickled like none other! Never had it tickle before.

Red Hair

One big point that I like is trying to start my day off peacefully. So I've slowly started these 10 min workouts every day before I shower. I figure I spend 10 min watching TV why not put it to use! So I'm going to continue doing that. I also bought me the toothpaste I want, and got Dave the kind he likes. I got some different things to get my face cleared up and my whole focus is to make me feel and look better.

Plus by getting up a little earlier I can go outside and play with Star and Butch. Even if its just picking up the yard, its very healthy to get at least 5 min of regualar sun. So I figure that's oh an extra 20 min early? Not to shabby all things considering.

The first day of the rest of my life.

I am having the best day. I don't know why but I woke up just in a good mood. It could due to the fact I slept all day yesterday and actually got good sleep. Whatever the reason I just feel good, motivated, and in a loving mood.

Keyword:TIME MANAGEMENT. I need to learn and practice it. I spent the weekend working, as usual, except Saturday. Saturday I spent sleeping and with Dave. We had food and brownies and watched a movie and then today I got some seriously needed cuddle time. It seriously was needed badly and I loved it. Granted it wasn't very long but it was perfect. Made for an excellent start for the day. Yes, I didn't get to see any of my girls, but I needed the time with Dave and I know they understand.

So I decided that I need to figure out my calendar a bit better. Its why I bought one after all. So my plan for the time management is for my girls that I need to see (you know who you are) I can plan girls nights with. However, I will need to do them on weekends that we don't have the kids, or whatever we're planning will need to be after they go to bed. Or for my girls that I can do lunches with we can plan them in the mornings and I'll jsut wake up earlier. Then I'll also plan them around my time with Dave. We're going to take every minute we can get. So that may mean I'm waking up earlier or staying up a bit longer. 

As for me. I started today getting the tattoo that I have been waiting for months to get, and let me tell you it was all worth it. Sarah knew exactly what I was needing. Its a Goddess symbol where the moons on the side have been interwined into a Celtic knot. 

The woman herself, represents the Goddess, a strong, powerful woman. The Spiral inside of her means healing.

The moons, if you look closely are different. They represent the different sides of a situation.

Then on both sides, framing the rose they end in a heart. Meaning that no matter what way you choose the end should end in love, or good karma.

This is to always remind me that I need to keep positive and do what I think is right. No matter who or what the circumstance. We're going to make it look like stone. This is just the outline. Its going to look amazing when its done. I couldn't be happier with it. Sarah got it right on the money.

I always want to have good karma in my life. Life is to short to waste it on drama and negative things. I'd rather focus on life with Dave and the kids making every moment count. They are my life and the people I've been close with are so amazing and I am so blessed to have them around me.

I do want to improve on myself though. I'm getting my hair done really pretty and I need to continue to work out. I need to start studing my German. Its really important to me to learn it. It my family language and I want to teach my kids how to speak it. I need to start a schedule to keep it going. Dedicate time and effort to it.

I am looking forward to this next year though. As long as Dave and I continue to budget as we have been I should hopefully be able to return to school and get a law degree. Once I have that I am hoping to get on here at England so that I don't have to change jobs just different departments.

Life is just looking good to me today and I am so looking forward to the future.