Lions, and Tigers, and Bears...Oh My! *cliche - gag*

I joined Whit, the boys, Mal and Lucy at the Bean Museum for one entertaining hour.

Huge fan of the stroller...for roughly 40 minutes

Jack performing his role as a "gentleman" in case Lucy was afraid of the animals. I got the idea from her "Hi, Animal" greeting to every beast, that she was not at all afraid.

Big into chewing and drooling

Couldn't leave without a picture of my favorite animal!

And now for the awesome pictures Mal took with her artisitc insight...enjoy

S.B Sunday

Just a few photogs of my favorite 8 month old

Family Valentine

Rather than fight the crowds Valentine's Day, the Cox family (minus Kris and Kecia, who were greatly missed!) gathered at Outback Monday night for great food and great conversation!

Tadd ordered a half caesar salad, what a girl.

Where are my manners?

Forgive me! I forgot to tell you my most recent news!

I've moved salons! I am now working at Metropolitan Salon on University Avenue and loving it! I especially enjoy the opportunity I have to further my education, both in occasional classes and learning from the other incredible stylists!

Next bit of news...I also received a promotion at work! I'm now a Regional Sales Manager over the Pacific North and Mountain West, sounds important eh?

Clocking out for the last time at Nu Skin. Or the last time forever? Let's hear it for salary!

Look Familiar?

Remember this gem? It arrived in the mail a mere week after my admiring post.

Don't YOU wish you had a mother like mine?

Thank you Mom! I.LOVE.YOU.

Please Pass the Divorce...

Awkward, right? Well to make things unawkward for dear friend Bree, a party was had. For exclusive details go here (rad blog, spend some time here).

Odd picture, no? Not if you particpated in the rip-roarin' scavenger hunt Whit and Lori created.

Karaoke at the Nelson's ended the night perfectly. 50 brownie points to the first person who can guess what song these two lovelies are singing.

P.S: I've discovered I'm a karaoke goddess.

Springsteen-Ingram Duet

J.R.I in not-so-rare form

Spark and Ignite

OH my gosh, we're so trendy and modern. Just walk into Spark and you will be too. Gourmet food, smaller portions, fancy presentation, mocktails...what else spells out T-R-E-N-D-Y?

All kidding aside, I'm loving this place

Our newest look-good-always pose

Fancy appletini of Celina's

And my fancy Diet Coke. With lime.

See? Doesn't she look so much better than me? Works everytime.

Go eat here so it stays!

Boardroom Birthday

Yup, you read that right! Day after Celina's birthday - party in the Kress boardroom!

Prime photo op

I lurve these girls!

Birthday's make me picture happy

Pinata Birthday

Birthday boy flasing his age. By the look on Jeff's face, I'd say Justin's lying.

Kristen with the newest crony in Exec support

Really Caitlyn? Wash your hair.

The whole gizzity gang

3D cake, compliments of Bree

Our 30 lb pinata Bree and I hung with fishing line

It withstood two giant whacks. Not bad.

Celina in her rarest form

Happy Bizzle Rizzle J-Rizzle

Enchilada Birthday

Happy 26th dear friend Celina!

We celebrated Sunday with a friends dinner of enchiladas and pineapple upside down cake. Delish.

Pretty Kris!

L-R: Emmie, Bree, Celina, Sarah and Kristen

That bright light directly above our heads sure is flattering!

Thanks for arranging such a fun dinner, Kristen! I loved sitting around and chatting with girls (and Jesse)!

All Things Beautiful

I have a thing for giraffes. Ask Husband about the time(s) I begged him to buy me a cast iron giraffe for sale outside of Tepanyaki for a future nursery.

I could easily gaze at this giraffe card for ample amounts of time...well, and the other lovely cards by this artist: http://thepapernut.com/

People News

A few things from the most recent People magazine:

• I am super weirded out that Deb and Dexter (from Dexter) were recently married!
• Charlotte Church has TWO kids? Isn't she 16 or something?
• Really Ben and Jen? You named your daughter Seraphina Rose?
• Happy 45th birthday Michelle Obama! (Jan 17th)
• Joan Rivers is crazy. How sad would you be if your mom made you get a nose job at 18?
• Loving the pic of President Obama with four former presidents in the Oval Office.
• Drew Barrymore at the Golden Globes. Love.
• Who is Kaycee Stroh? Not too familiar with the HSM star, but cool that her LDS wedding was featured in People.

The End

Oh Husband Dear

Who of you has a husband that helps you pack for a business trip, let alone UNpack from a business trip?

Does he fold your laundry while you recover from your travels in slumber (especially your garments which you haaaaate folding)?

Does he help you shower (don't gag) when you're sooo tired after the end of a long day?

Do you have a husband that encourages you to read the same chapters in the BOM that he's reading while you are out of town so you can later discuss them?

Does he vacuum the house often, load and unload the dishwasher, and make sure you're fed before heading to your second job?

Who of you has a husband that makes you breakfast in bed on a random, unspecial day with no specific meaning, just because he wants to?

Mine does.

Love you dollface.

And. Thank. You.

Lovely

I subscribe to many a blog...MANY. I really should update my subscriptions since I find myself skipping over the same postings in iGoogle on a daily basis.

There are a number of blogs I subscribe to that I NEVER skip over (that includes yours), and one such blog is Cup of Jo. Today she posted an adorable necklace by a designer I now have romanical feelings for. Her jewelry is delicate, feminine and charming (too many adjectives?)! I believe I may need to collect every piece in her SOC-CHIC Collection.

Check her out!