Slacking big time!

I've been so busy with the new job that I realized today I haven't blogged for about a week!!!! Time has been flying with the new job, but nothing really exciting is happening. Things are hectic and busy. The kids are also at their mom's for the time being (it's a summer thing). I don't get home from work until 5:30ish and then Scott and I go to the gym. By the time we get home I'm ready just to veg out. As soon as things calm down I'll for sure post some more stuff.

We are back!

We are back from vacation. It was such an amazing trip. We stayed in Brentwood CA with my Great Uncle and Aunt. It was beautiful. Their house is surrounded by orchards and on our first day there we went and picked cherries. The next day we went to San Francisco. We hung out on Fisherman's Wharf and then we boarded a ferry to Alcatraz. The Alcatraz trip was 15 years in the making. It was AWESOME!!! We had such a good time. There was a former inmate, Darwin Coon, in the bookstore in the cellhouse. I had him sign his book for me. Alcatraz is very interesting, but creepy. We also ventured through San Francisco to the Cliff House. It was pretty windy that day and we were looking for shells. There were a bunch of wind surfers on the ocean. We also went to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. That was so beautiful. Monterey is a pretty town. To wrap up our trip we went to Yosemite. It's a very beautiful place, but very crowded. So let's talk about the gas prices. In NV. it was about 4.05 a gallon. Once we got closer to California it was about 4.09 and then in CA it was anywhere from 4.29-4.69. The most expensive gas we saw was on our way to Yosemite. Right before the park entrance we found a gas station selling it for 5.25!!! Ridiculous. The last couple of days of our trip were spent in Reno. That was fun as well. We spent the 6th (which was our 1st wedding anniversary) driving into Reno. We ended up winning about 200+ dollars on the penny machines which was fun. And now we are back home. It was a great trip. It feels good to be home though.

Vacation!!!

We are leaving tomorrow to go to Northern California. So excited. We are going to go to Alcatraz, Napa, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Yosemite and we will end Reno. We are going to be staying with my Great Uncle Corky in Brentwood. I'll be sure to take tons of photos!! Be back to blog in about a week:)

Hummingbird

We have a new pet at the Parker household. This little hummingbird comes around and hangs out with us when we are on our front porch. Scott had filled the feeder and was walking outside with it when the hummingbird just flew right up to his hand and started drinking. It's not afraid of us at all. It seems that it's favorite time is when I'm outside watering the front flower garden. That is how I got these photos.

New Job

I have been working for Salt Lake Co. for almost 3 years. I loved my job working in Prisoner Funds, but thought I would apply for a different position within the Co., honestly just to see if I could get it. And I did! I will now be working in the Civil Division. I'm very excited but a little scared. I will miss a lot of people that I work with. It's only right across the parking lot, but I will miss everyone just the same. I know that I can do the job, and I know that it will be a challenge. But thanks to everyone who has made this job a fun and interesting experience. I appreciate it TONS:)

Animal Abuse???

I was unloading some stuff from the car the other day and as soon as I opened the trunk Nakai hopped right in! I thought it was funny so I took this picture. But then I got to thinking "is your dad taking you for rides in the trunk or what?" I'm sure it looked pretty funny to the people driving passed the house.

My New Project

So I got this crazy idea that I could do those really neat letter perspective type photos. This is what I have so far. I'm working on getting all the letters in the alphabet. If anyone wants one of these I would be more then happy to do it. It might take me a minute. Let me know what you think. If it looks dumb I can take the criticism. But if you like than that is great! Trying to find some of the letters is really hard. But I think I can do it:)

When we are bored...

This is what happens when Scott leaves us in the car. We get totally bored and I start taking pictures! haha. I don't even remember what we were doing. I think we were going to the store and to Blockbuster.

Happy Mother's Day

I had to work today so honestly it just seemed like another day at the jail. If it weren't for the visitors telling us all Happy Mother's day I would probably not even notice. But Happy Mother's day to everyone that is a mom or will be one:) The kids made me cards (which were very cute), Ethen made me a cute flower pen and Marley gave me a carnation. It was a very sweet, mild day. I attempted to go out and weed the flower garden that is in the front of the house, but the kids told me to sit down and relax because it was Mother's day. Scott had to work overtime, which made me a little sad. It's my first official Mother's day, and I kind of feel weird. It's probably because I'm a step-mom. I know that really doesn't matter, but I feel like I don't deserve to celebrate it. Anyway, it's bedtime! Hope everyone had a wonderful day today!!!! Smoochies to all.

The photos have posted!

The photo's have posted on Mary's blog! Check them out. I don't like the first picture (I look like a fat head), but all the other ones are AWESOME! She did an amazing job. Once again the address is: http://photographybydmc.blogspot.com/2008/05/parker-family.html.

Getting in Shape part 2

Working out is really doing me well. I've lost so far 7 pounds (not bad for 6 weeks of working out). So that is about a pound a week. I've lost 2 inches on my waist, 1 inch on my hips and 1 1/2 inches on my thighs. Scott has lost about 22 pounds and I'm not sure how many inches. It's been really difficult, but I realize it's worth it. I've got so used to going to the gym 6 days a week that when we don't go I actually miss it. I don't really miss all the stuff I used to eat, but I do get a craving every once in a while for chocolate. I've also got a pair of goal jeans I'm going to buy. My goal weight is going to be between 135-150. I know that is a big range, but I don't want to narrow it down too much. Scott and I are just plugging away.

Photograph day!

So today we had family photo's taken. I'm really excited to see how they turn out. I'm sure we had some goofy ones. The woman that took the photos (Mary Clark) did an amazing job! Here is her website link so you can view the preview when she posts them. Hopefully that will be soon. The link is http://photographybydmc.blogspot.com/2008/05/parker-family.html. Hope you enjoy them!

Getting in shape.

Scott and I have decided that we need to start taking care of our bodies. We joined the Lehi Legacy Center to workout. And it's kicking my @$$! I also at the same time got invisalign braces. And with those I have to take them out when I eat. I also have to floss and brush after I eat before I can put them back on. There goes my snacking habit at work. Hopefully we will be in great shape in the next few months. We've also been taking the kids with us and they have been swimming while we work out. It's been really nice. I hate to say it, but I really miss working out on the days that I don't go. Oh and did I mention that Scott is just shedding the pounds left and right??? I'm really not that bitter, just a little competitive. It's only been about 3 weeks, so we will see in a few months how it all works out.