The Beebes

Consistent Effort

2009-11-18T07:35:00.000-08:00

Consistent Effort

If you make more progress than you thought you would, don't compensate by slowing down. You're doing great, so raise your expectations even higher and keep going strong.

If you fail to make as much progress as you had planned, don't get discouraged. Remind yourself of why you're making the effort, and re-commit to getting it done.

Consistent, purposeful effort will reliably bring the results you seek. On some days you'll move faster than on other days, yet every day you'll keep going forward.

Never forget that there is great power in small actions that are repeated again and again. Though the path may be long and winding and uneven, by continuing to put one foot in front of the other, you'll reach your destination.

Celebrate the small victories and learn from the small defeats. Then, keep on moving steadily toward the goal you've chosen.
Put the power of consistent effort to work. And each day, you'll bring new value to life.

My favorite Poem

2009-07-21T12:35:00.000-07:00

Footprints in the Sand

One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord.

Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.

In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand.

Sometimes there were two sets of footprints,

other times there were one set of footprints.

This bothered me because I noticed

that during the low periods of my life,

when I was suffering from

anguish, sorrow or defeat,

I could see only one set of footprints.

So I said to the Lord,

“You promised me Lord,

that if I followed you,you would walk with me always.

But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life

there have only been one set of footprints in the sand.

Why, when I needed you most, you have not been there for me?”

The Lord replied,

“The times when you have seen only one set of footprints in the

sand,

is when I carried you.”

25 Random Things about ME!!

2009-07-21T12:15:00.000-07:00

1. I am a very very giving person and would do anything for people.
2. My kitchen always has to be clean or it drives me nuts.
3. I have to sleep with one leg sticking out of the covers.
4. I want to drive a Nascar car.
5. I am afraid of heights.
6. I love Ramen noodles with Mayo.
7. I am very obsessed with Bob Marley
8. I put vicks on my lips every night before I go to bed.
9. I could eat pasta everyday of my life.
10. I can't go to the movies at night cause I ALWAYS fall asleep.
11. I want to have a plant jungle in my house.
12. I HATE confrontation.
13. I don't drink soda unless I am having a cocktail.
14. I have to talk myself into going to the gym even though I know I shouldn't have to.
15. I just started to like Chinese food.
16. I have a problem with anxiety.
17. I hate shopping for clothes.
18. I love to take tons of pictures.
19. I get along with almost everyone.
20. My mom knows EVERYTHING about me and is my BEST FRIEND.
21. My husband is 9 years older than me.
22. I want to own a cow.
23. I want to name my baby girls name Marley but, my husband won't let me :(
24. I hate shaving my legs.
25. One of my dreams is to go to Bob Marley's house and lay on his bed.

Happy B-Day Bob Marley!!!

2009-02-06T07:56:00.001-08:00

Robert Nesta Marley (Bob Marley) was born Feb. 6, 1945 in Nine Mile, Jamaica. In 1957, Bob's mother Cedella moved him from Nine Miles to live in Kingston. Cedella came to the Jamaican capital in search of work and excitement. They moved into Trenchtowns. Trenchtown: Spiritual Powerpoint for the Rastafarians. Trenchtown had now become the main home in Kingston for the strange tribe of men known as Rastafarians, who had set up an encampment down by the Dungle in the early years of World War II. The Wailers, which represented more than their style of singing. The name also reflected the pain and anguish the boys felt deep within their souls while growing up in Trench Town. Bob's mother, Cedella, had remarried and moved to the United States where she saved money to send her son an air ticket. She wanted Bob to start a new life. But before he moved to America, Bob met a girl named Rita Anderson and, on February 10, 1966, they were married. Bob found the Rastafarian movement interesting. And in 1967 Bob's music reflected his new beliefs. Gone were the Rude Boy anthems; in their place was a growing commitment to spiritual and social issues, the cornerstone of his real legacy's music reflected his new beliefs. In 1977, Bob hurt a toe while playing football. The wound had become cancerous and was belatedly treated in Miami, yet it continued to fester. By 1980 the cancer, in its most virulent form, had begun to spread through Marley's body. He fought the disease for eight months, taking treatment at the clinic of Dr. Joseph Issels in Bavaria. Issels' treatment was controversial and non-toxic and, for a time anyway, Bob's condition seemed to stabilise. Eventually, however, the battle proved too much. At the start of May Bob Marley left Germany for his Jamaican home, a journey he did not complete. He died in a Miami hospital on Monday May 11, 1981

My Babies

2009-01-22T10:05:00.000-08:00

I have two of the most wonderful kitties I could ever ask for. They are might pride and joy!! I got Layla when I lived by myself before I met Erik and her and I have always been close. When I wake up in the morning she hopes up on the bed and sits next to me until I walk into the bathroom where she follows me and she drinks out of the sink why I shower. Everytime I have my Favorite blanket on she is always right next to me giving me loves. She is very adventurous and very loving.

Erik and I got Suhn last April. I have always want a calico orange & white girl kitty but I could never find one so we settled for a boy. Suhn is more Erik's cat (I think it must be a guy thing). Suhn loves to go outside and sleeps lots. He loves Layla so very much you would think that they are brother & sister the way they take care of each other.

Our life would not be the same with out our babies and we are very lucky to have them!

New Year's Eve

2009-01-16T07:49:00.000-08:00

We had such a fun New Year's eve this year. We decided to have a little party at the house. It is so much safer to stay home than go out. So Candace, Heather, Greg, Martha and her clan stopped by before going out to the club and just before the new year Carolyn and my brother in law (Gavin) all came over. We had some snacks made some drinks and laughed so hard. Candace, Heather & Greg slept over and I was thankful for that cause I would never want anything to happen to them and you never know who is driving drunk. The next morning we all woke up and the party started again LOL the boys started playing poker and us girl's made breakfast that took us 3 house to make LOL I think we kept getting distracted.

New Year's day was very relaxing after everyone left Erik & I took a nap and then headed over to Heather & Greg's for dinner which was sooo awesome!!! I really enjoyed the beginning of the New Year and can't wait to see what this year has to bring.

Me, Heather & Candace

Me, Candace & Erik

Me, Wendy & Martha

You know your a 90's kid if....

2009-01-14T08:12:00.000-08:00

You're a 90's kid if:
You've ever ended a sentence with the word "PSYCHE!"
"You remember TGIF on ABC and wouldn't miss it
Down down baby down down the roller coaster sweet sweet baby Ill never let you go..chimie chie cocoa puffs chimmie chimmie rock, chimmie chimiie cocoa puffs chimmie chimmie rock.....
You remember when Kurt Cobain, 2Pac, River Phoenix, and Selena died.
You know that "WOAH" comes from Joey from "Blossom" and that "How Rude!" comes from Stephanie from "Full House"
You remember when it was actually worth getting up early on a Saturday to watch cartoons.
You got super excited when it was Oregon Trail day in computer class at school.
You begged for some GAK, and when you got that they came out with scented GAK, and when you got that they came out with funny scented GAK.....
You remember reading "Goosebumps"
You took plastic cartoon lunch boxes to school.
You danced to "Wannabe" by the Spice Girls, Females: had a new motto, Males: got a whole lot ***-er. (so tell me what you want, what you really really want.)
You remember the craze, then the banning of slap bracelets and slam books.....
You still get the urge to say "NOT" after (almost) every sentence...Not...
You used to listen to the radio all day long just to record "Your FAVORITE song of ALL time"....with a tape recorder held up to the radio LOL!!
Where in the world is Carmen San Diego? was both a game and a TV game show.
You remember when super nintendo's became popular.
You always wanted to send in a tape to America's Funniest Home Videos... but never taped anything funny.
You remember watching home alone 1, 2 , and 3........and tried to pull the pranks on "intruders""
I've fallen and I can't get up"
You remember going to the skating rink before there were inline skates
Two words... Trapper Keeper.
You remember boom boxes vs.cd players
You remember New Kids on The Block when they were cool
You knew all the characters names and their life stories on "Saved By The Bell"
You played and/or collected "Pogs"
You had at least one Tamagotchi, GigaPet or Nano and brought it everywhere
You watched the original Care Bears, My Little Pony, and Ninja Turtles
Yikes pencils and erasers were the stuff
!All your school supplies were "Lisa Frank" brand.(pencils.notebooks.binders.etc.)
You remember when the new Beanie Babies and talking Elmo were always sold out.
You used to wear those stick on earrings, not only on your ears, but at the corners of your eyes.
You remember a time before the WB.
You've gotten creeped out by "Are You Afraid of the Dark?"
You know the Macarena by heart.
"Talk to the hand" ... enough said
You always said, "Then why don't you marry it!
"When we were younger:
Before the MySpace frenzy...
Before the Internet & text messaging...
Before Sidekicks & iPods...Before PlayStation2 or X-BOX......
Back when you put off the 5 hours of homework you had every night.
When light up sneakers were cool.
When you rented VHS tapes, not DVDs.
When gas was $0.95 a gallon & Caller ID was a new thing.
When we recorded stuff on VCRs & paid $3.50 for a movie.
When we called the radio station to request songs to hear off our walkmans.
When 2Pac and Biggie where alive.
When the Chicago Bulls were the best team ever.
Way back.Before we realized all this would eventually disappear
Who would have thought you'd miss the 90's so much!!!!!

Christmas!!!

2009-01-13T12:39:00.000-08:00

Erik and I enjoyed our first Christmas in our new house. We got a real tree and decorated the house. Christmas is my favorite time of year to decorate. We has Erik mom and step father along with his brother & girlfriend over for X-mas eve dinner and that was so much fun. Erik's mom bought me a gingerbread house because I have never made one. After we finished our yummy dinner we all decided we would attempt to put the gingerbread house together and let me tell you that was a hoot!!!

Christmas day was very relaxing we woke up around 8:30 and opened some presents that Erik's dad had sent us and then we both got each other a stocking. We decided not to give present to each other since we had just bought the house and that was our Christmas present. After relaxing and opening our stockings we headed up to Erik's mom house for brunch and every year she makes eggs benedict (but I don't like that) so she made me waffles (so nice of her). We also got to visit with Glenn's daughter & son-in-law (Tash & Tim) they are always so fun to hang out with. After we left there we went home for a nap and then headed out to my moms for dinner and has the BEST ribs!!! I enjoyed Christmas so much this year because it was very relaxing and not stressful. I think that's how holidays should always be.

Starting the Gingerbread House!

Erik & Gavin getting messy!

Me starting to get messy!

Gavin doing an awesome job!

Brothers working together!

Gavin got Glenn good with the icing!

TAG!!!

2009-01-13T08:44:00.000-08:00

Tag You're it!!!

Rules:
1) Post rules on your blog
2) Answer the six '8' items
3) Let each person know by leaving them a comment

8 Favorite TV shows
1. Rachel Ray
2. Down Home with the Neely's
3. Intervention
4. Entourage
5. Diners, Drive Inns & Dives
6. Man vs Wild
7. Army Wife's
8. Anything on TLC

8 Things I did yesterday
1. Went to work
2. Stayed at the office for lunch
3. Went to the gym
4. Showered & Shaved my legs
5. Uploaded pics to Myspace
6. Helped my hubby type something for work
7. Ate dinner with Erik (Soup & Grilled Cheese)
8. Watched Intervention

8 Things I look forward to
1. Getting into shape
2. My hubby becoming an assistant manager at Arctic Circle
3. Nascar to start
4. Hopefully going to Vegas for Nascar
5. Spring
6. Finishing projects around the house
7. Riding my Harley
8. Having a baby

8 Favorite Restaurants
1. La Frontera
2. Olive Garden
3. Apollo Burger
4. Porcupine
5. China Star
6. Chilli's
7. Papa Murphy's
8. Rubios

8 Things on my wish-list
1. The war to end
2. Go to Talladega (Nascar)
3. Financially stable
4. Carbs to be good for you
5. Go to Jamaica
6. Have 2 babies
7. Pay off my car & Harley
8. New body

8 People I tag
1. Sarah
2. Diana
3. Brandi
4. Danielle
5. Heather
6. Corbo
7. Jenessa
8. Tami

Stitches!!!

2008-12-22T08:31:00.000-08:00

Last Tuesday night I heard a knock at the front door so I got up to answer it and what happens I fall down the main stairs...well I slipped... It was Erik's brother Chris & his wife and kids bringing over X-mas presents from Erik's dad. I was sooo embarrassed his brother had to help me up cause I just could not get a good step.

I took my slipper off and saw that my toe was bleeding but did not think anything of it. Erik's brother stayed for about 2 hours and I was walking on my foot just fine. After they left I decided I should look at my foot and what did I see a toe that was hardly hanging on. Erik said "We have to go to the ER right now you need stitches" I said "No way it will be fine" well it wasn't.

We got in the car and headed to the new IHC hospital and that was an experience in it's self!!! That ER was so nasty and dirty garbage everywhere and the toilet seat was broken I would have never thought a hospital would be like that. So after waiting 3 hours I got 3 stitches in my toe (the toe next to my pinkie) Erik thought it needed more stitches but the doctor said that I was saying that it hurt so he stopped!!! I was like what the heck why didn't he just put more stuff to numb it. Finally about 2:30 am we left.

It has been an experience to have stitches in my toe because it affects my walking, showering, everything....I am doing better now but what a crappy time to have this happen so close to
X-mas. Erik has been soooo awesome helping me with everything. I love him soo much!!!

2008-12-10T09:32:00.000-08:00

21 Suggestions for Success

1) Marry the right person. This one decision will determine 90% of your happiness or misery.
2) Work at something you enjoy and that's worthy of your time and talent.
3) Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.
4) Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
5) Be forgiving of yourself and others.
6) Be generous.
7) Have a grateful heart.
8) Persistence, persistence, persistence.
9) Discipline yourself to save money on even the most modest salary.
10) Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.
11) Commit yourself to constant improvement.
12) Commit yourself to quality.
13)Understand that happiness is not based on possessions, power or prestige, but on relationships with people you love and respect.
14) Be loyal.
15) Be honest.
16) Be a self-starter.
17) Be decisive even if it means you'll sometimes be wrong.
18) Stop blaming others. Take responsibility for every area of your life.
19) Be bold and courageous. When you look back on your life, you'll regret the things you didn't do more than the ones you did.
20) Take good care of those you love.
21)Don't do anything that wouldn't make your Mom proud.

I have to say this is my most favorite saying. I read this everyday and it helps ,e to be a better person. I have given many copies to my close friends!! I think everyone should have a copy of this saying in their home.

2008-12-03T12:07:00.000-08:00

House

I never thought the day would come the I would own my OWN house!!! Erik and I started looking at house in September (right in the middle of planning the wedding) I swear we looked at over 15 houses. We decided to take a break from looking and enjoy our marriage.

After we finished with all the wedding festivities we deiced to start looking again. Our realtor had 3 houses for us to look at and the very first house we walked into we knew that this was the house that we were going to start are new life together and a family.

The process for an FHA loan is stressful. It took about 7 1/2 weeks to finally sign on the papers. So on November 21st we became official HOMEOWNERS!!!!!

The inside of our house is BEAUTIFUL it has four bedrooms with hardwood floors in ALL bedrooms. Two living rooms (one up & one down). A HUGE party deck in the backyard with a half basketball court and a decent size yard. Oh and the most important a garage for my HARLEY!!

I truly love this house and can't wait to spend many years in it.

2008-12-03T11:38:00.001-08:00

BBQ Celebration/ Reception

Erik and I tied the know in Las Vegas, however, the wedding celebration would not have been complete without a BBQ/Celebration back in Salt Lake. Since we both love the outdoors we decided that we would have a celebration up at the spruces in Big Cottonwood Canyon on September 27th.

The weather was perfect with all the leaves changing colors. We had so much help with everything. Thanks to my mom she made ALL the food. We had soo much food left over I think I still might have some hamburger in my freezer LOL. My aunt Kathy made all the deserts and my moms boyfriends sons wife made our wedding cake which of course it had to be NASCAR and it was soooo AWESOME!!!

As I said in my previous blog I would only wear a dress ONCE so as you can see from the pictures I was in jeans, however, I did have my vail on so it looked like I was still the bride. Everyone else was also in casual attire which was fun cause it was in the mountains and people could go hiking or play in the stream. I would not have had done any thing different with my wedding it was everything I ever DREAMED off.

My Mom & Mother-in-law

Cake

Flower (My Mother-in-Law put together)

Wedding Pictures

2008-12-02T14:38:00.000-08:00

Wedding - Las Vegas

So I took the step and married the man of my dreams on September 20th, 2008 at the MGM Grand. I never thought that I would get married. Oh...and yes I did wear a dress and it will be the only time I will ever wear a dress. Most of you that know me know I hate wearing dresses they are just not for me.

So we decided to get married in Vegas so that we wouldn't have to deal with the hassell of planning a wedding. I tell you the MGM Grand was awesome they did everything for me!! It made it so much easier and so much more fun.

Erik and I and one of my best friends Martha flew out the Thursday before and that's when the party started. All are other friends joined us on Friday. We had a meet & Greet on Friday at my favorite lounge in the MGM called the Centrifuge.

The wedding day finally arrived on Saturday and I was a nervous wreck!!! I knew I wanted to marry Erik I was just nervous and excited at the same time to start my new life together with someone. The ceremony was beautiful. We had about 55 people attend and then after the ceramony we headed over to the Rio Hotel where we all ate at the Carnival Grand Buffet and that was just soooo yummy!!

I am so very thankful for all my friends and family that came down to enjoy in our special day. Especially to my cousin Mike who was my man of honor who flew in from IN.