enjoy the little things for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things...

kelli's day!!

April 22nd

It's Kelli's birthday! I thought about it all day and never called or texted...I HATE it when that happens!! Kelli makes me laugh...HARD! She is one of those act tough on the outside ladies who is the sweetest, most compassionate lovable angel on the inside! Kelli is an essential dynamic to "The Girls" a group of 10 or 11 of us Arizona girls who have remained friends through Merry Miss, Young Women, College, Marriages, Divorces, and re-marriages....oh, and single-villes! She is kindof the glue! She entertains us when we need it and calms us when we need that too! She is a phenomenal woman with stunning children! And she listens to my advice, even when I tell her to jump out of a moving car...how can I not LOVE her?!?! :)

Happy Birthday, Stealth!

treen's birthday!

April 19th

Oh, how I love my Katrina!! She is one of those friends that no matter how long it has been since we last talked, we can pick up right where we left off and keep going. We seem to have such an understanding of each other even though we are so different! Oh, I just love her. She is constantly teaching me in little things she does or says.

Here's just a FEW lessons I have learned from her.....

How to look at the world and find unexpected beauty.

To never take for granted the small, simple things in life.

To boldy follow your dreams and not let anything stop you.

She taught me I can "pull off anything" in the fashion world! She taught me to have fun with my clothes and wear it well!

She taught me so much about people and their core values.

She's the inspiration for indigo/magenta....my blog name!

Loving and caring for your body the natural way.

And to be who you are, without apologies!

Happy Birthday, Lady!! Thanks for the unspoken lessons!!

adventures of janie day...

April 16th

So I always let my hairdresser (Janie) do whatever she wants. It's fun for her and always an adventure for me. I would say almost every time I don't like it when I leave, but I ALWAYS end up loving it. This cut was quite and adventure! I love my spikes, we all know this, but this one was pretty extreme. I didn't take a picture soon enough to show the dramatic effects of the cut, but it has definitely taken some getting used to. Overall, people don't love it....I love the strong opinions I get on my hair! I've heard "light socket" "lesbian" and makes me look "old". There are a few out there who genuinely like it.

It isn't my favorite, but it's different, so that makes it fun....and let's be honest, it'll grow. So I'm just embracing it and acting confident...that's always what makes it cute anyway!

(sorry about the extra chin....that just came out of nowhere! :) )

i love bon jovi (and my sister)...

April 12th

I got tickets to the Bon Jovi concert and thought, who better to take then the one woman who introduced me to Bon Jovi and made me think they were SO cool...my older sis! You know, back when they looked like this:

That was THEN....this is NOW...

Nice to know that somethings have changed...but looks like you can't always take the 80's out of the man....(i.e. perm...tight jeans....unbuttoned shirts....)

Collette and I had so much fun. We haven't ever been to anything like that together....and I LOVED it! I even locked my keys in the car because I was so excited. So we had to call our parents to come bring us a spare. I REALLY felt like I was 17, maybe even 13 again! (Thanks, Dad!)

Pretty sure that every move I saw Jon do, I've learned in my aerobics class. It was kinda cute...again sometimes you can't take the 80's out of the man....

Every outfit, Jon made sure he didn't button the top 5 buttons....a little creepy! :)

Collette and I were quite critical as we watched Richie Sambora....you know, ever since we started playing Guitar Hero we have definitely increased our skills!! We could probably give him a pointer or two!

We went wild when he sang, "Livin' on a Prayer"! I think Collette's exact quote was, "I think I am going to cry!" It was awesome!! Here's a little part of the song....it's a little unsteady, but I was excited.

Here's the best part though.....Collette and I watched it later...and laughed and laughed. If you want to hear Jon....listen to the above video....if you want to hear me...click below!

breakin' in the BBQ!

April 6th

I recently put in part of my backyard (still needs some artificial grass) and bought some outdoor furniture. And we thought a little BBQ after general conference would be fabulous! So we invited a few over and broke in the BBQ!

Just because I bought it doesn't mean I know how to USE it!!

The inaugural ignition!

Here's some pics of the new backyard goodies!!

I LOVE my patio set!! It makes me happy!!

The fancy-schmancy BBQ!

And my personal faovorite...the firepit!! It is DIVINE! Definitely the new hang out place!!

My neighbor, Jamie Sparrow, brought over a pool for the party! It was a hit!! I finally can afford a pool in my backyard!! :)

i love the 80's!

April 5th

My cousin, Chris and I got invited to an 80's party by a friend at work. Can I tell you how much I LOVE the 80's. I think my hair was meant to be 80's hair....and I am not ashamed to say it!!

Seriously....and I mean SERIOUSLY.....this is my ideal family picture:

Sorry, if that is anyone's cousin from St. George...I really do LOVE it!

Anyhow, the party was great and I LOVED dressing up....

ethnic night--cuban style...

March 28th

Another great Ethnic Food Club meeting!

Menu:

Appetizer:

Tostones (fried green plantains with YUMMY toppings and cheese)...DELICIOUS!

Fried Yuka (a root vegetable)....FABULOUS!

Main Course:

Arroz con Pollo---cuban flavored chicken with yellow rice....the BEST of the night!

Moros--black beans and rice mixture (served as a side)...PHENOMENAL!

Lechon Asado--marinated pork---not too bad

Havana Sandwich a La Locura (with fried plantains)--pretty good.

Vaca Frita--(fried cow) beef in moros....good, but dry.

(Side note: It is against the law in Cuba to have beef in your fridgerator or in your home. It is a delicacy there and is only given to the tourists....crazy!)

Dessert: