What can I say???

hello to my fellow bloggers. i am sorry i have not posted anything forever but life just took control and i never got a free moment to write. i am happy to announce that i have completed my master's program and the university of phoenix. it was a wonderful program that allowed me to travel, work and be a mom while i furthered my education. i hope that having this degree will pay off. i am now on the job hunt to see if there is anything out there that i could love as much as my current job and perhaps it will pay a little better.

Mike keeps teasing me that i should continue on and get me doctorate.... no way. LOL

below is a picture of me at graduation and I waited to post it to make sure that i actually finished and didn't die along the way.....

a big thanks to everyone who supported and help me along the way, Mike, Mom, Jamie, Jennette, Janell, Erin, Ruth, Chelese and my kids!!

Enough about me- here is an update on the kids....

Will started the 4th grade. He has Mr. Nagata and loves it. He got an iPod from his best cousin Daniel for his birthday and he is constantly singing Lady Gaga. it is great. He is very musical. He is still doing piano and loving it. He got a new bike for his birthday as well and is constantly gone. Next he'll need a cell phone... ok not quite yet. :)

Olivia loves the first grade but isn't too keen on the lunch menu. I see a lot of packing lunches in my future. She likes riding the bus and riding her new bike as well. She has started piano and loves it. she is growing up so fast.

Mike still makes cheese!

that's all for now- i have some homework to get working on... oh wait... I done!!!!!

(more pictures and summer highlights to come!)

-Juli

Spring! Spring? Where Are YOU??

Today is Sunday the 29th and it is snowing.... Yuck. I am ready for flip flops and sitting outside in the evening air. So, in the event of summer ever coming, I will day dream about the things I like about summer and warmer weather.

1. I love painting my toe nails for wearing sandals. (you won't catch me with bare toenails!)
2. I love sitting out side in the evening, enjoying the CV cool air.
3. Reading in the sun
4. Baking in the sun @ Bear Lake
5. Walking in the morning hours before it gets too hot
6. Working in my flower beds (I really wish I had a "flower bed" like the DeMille’s- that just cracks me up!)
7. Smelling fresh cut grass
8. Mike worrying about mowing the lawn each week before the Williams girls (lol- he is just too funny!)
9. Eating outside at my Mom's - on the deck. The sound of the river is mesmerizing.
10. Feeling a burst of cold air when I step inside the AC house!!!

Another great thing about summer is the kids play outside a lot, but that comes with bumps and bruises and bike crashes. Yesterday, Olivia has a dozy and has a beautiful purple bruise on her chin to show for it! I'll post a picture!

TTFN- Juli

Broadway Words of Wisdom

Many of you may know, or not, but I like to listen to the Broadway channel on my satellite radio. The other morning, I shared with my sisters three words of wisdom that came from songs I had heard... They were pretty funny so I thought I would share them with you!

"It's a beautiful day for saying it's a beautiful day"- (Can't remember)
"Don't be stupid, be a smarty, come and join the Nazi party" -The Producers
"When life throws you garbage, you can use it to climb." - The Wedding Singer

Don't you just love the wisdom!??

-Juli

Hello Hello...

I few house keeping things....
First I took the music off. As much as I LOVE 80's music- it just got annoying. So I hope you don't mind.
Second- thanks everyone for your comments! I am really slow at reading them- but when I do, they brighten my day.

OK- life....
It is has been crazy. Between school, work, YWs and trying to keep the house clean, I just haven't had time to do anything other than the basics. Can I just tell you all how wonderful my husband is. Because of him and his willingness to help and support me, I had a companion at the temple on Friday and I, now, understand the wonders of the "magic" underwear drawer. LOL. It seems to re-fill it's self. (if you don't get the joke, call me!) I love Mike!

One other thing- I have been thinking a lot about my womanhood roles and working and teaching these principles with the YW has helped, but I wanted to share with you a little poem that I found. Please share your thoughts about the poem. I just love it. I think I will frame it for Olivia one day. I shared it in YW's today as part of my lesson.

"You never know what a girl is worth,
You'll have to wait and see;
but every woman is a noble place,
A girl once used to be."

Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts. I think you are all "girls" and you can change today to be the person you want to be!
TTFN-
Juli

Things I am Grateful For!



I wanted to just share with you the top 5 things I am most grateful for......

1. MY Savior Jesus Christ and his atonement for me.

2. My husband

3. My new electric blanket (with the window open I can stay warm!)

4. My job! It has its ups and downs but at least I have one!

5. Living in a free country



What are you thankful for?

-Juli

Juli's Creations

So, in my spare time, when I should be updating my blog- I have been sewing and being crafty.

I have sewn some skirts for Olivia. She hates pants, so this is our only option. She really likes the tan/pink one, but hates the read one! What a poop.

She does love the nightgown I made for her during the Holidays. I spent almost an entire day at my sister, Jamie's house. She helped me through the entire process. I had never made anything with sleeves before! What a fun time and I learned a great skill.

Another thing is kind of scrap booking- but pictures, not pages for a book!

I bought this picture frame at a thrift store about a month ago, not sure what to use it for. I decided to make it into a wall hanging for my mom.

I painted the frame black, and ordered some vinyl lettering (Thanks Erin for Missy's number- Thanks Missy for such a quick turn-around!)- a quote that my mom has had on her fridge for a year- saying that she would love it on her wall. I got some help from Ruth P- (I love you Ruth) and scrapbook papered the background. It turned out awesome! What do you think?

Before

After (the pic isn't the greatest. The quote says: Families- make your memories, determine your future, love you no matter who you are")

TTFN

-Juli

As 2008 ends, 2009 Begins

Hello everyone,
Welcome to 2009. I am happy that you survived the '08 Holiday season. Things were fun here at the Weber home. Mike and I snuck out to the movies, twice! We saw Australia and Yes Man, both were great!
Christmas was fun and pretty normal. I will put together a slide show in the next few days or so. Big Christmas news- Jere and Alisa are expecting baby number 2! That makes 3 new babies for this year. My niece Kerry is due any day, that will make 4 for Kolton and Kerry. I have another nephew- Caleb and his wife, Brittany are expecting in the spring- 2009 will be full of new life!
New Year's was great. We joined Jere and Alisa at a ward party. Bob and Dani came too! It was fun, except I fell on my knees playing broom hockey and now I have a really cool bruise. I hope you all enjoyed the holidays with the ones you love!

Things I am looking forward to in 2009-
1. More Great SV Lady Bobcat basketball (and hopefully another state title) Go Amy!
2. A Master's degree
3. another Young Women's Camp
4. The movie New Moon
5. Camping
6. Mike's annual trip to Phoenix or maybe a fishing trip with his dad
7. Family vacation???


TTFN (Ta Ta for now!)
Juli

Random Pics of my cute kids!