Boys & Their Toys

Scott set up one (of many) of his train sets to entertain Lincoln and Lleyten. Truth be told, I think Scott is more entertained than the little boys, but they all had fun.

And I had to post this adorable pic of little Taft smiling.

Couple of other things...

I finally remembered to post a picture of my newest nephew, Taft. He's SO stinking cute! I just want to give him hugs and kisses all day long!

We went out walking and people were laughing at us. You can see why!

Help from the Peanut Gallery

My little boys (Frodo & Samwise) are so very helpful. They LOVE to sing along to music and they LOVE to talk over the television. This time, they decided to be extra helpful and supervise Scott while he did his homework. Apparently they are great at college algebra.

What the......?

Something I learned today: Don't leave anything of value in your vehicle.
So I went out to my car this morning and I found things scattered around in it, which I didn't think anything of at first because my car is usually a mess :) But then I looked closer and my shears, my professional blow-dryer, and my trimmer were stolen. Granted, I'm an idiot for leaving them there but they were covered up by one of my hair capes. Who ever stole the hair stuff left my CD's, but took my sunglasses too. Go figure. Seriously - who does that???? And how did they get in my locked & alarmed car? There's no sign of forced entry.
I'm working for the owner of Capelli and he has a supply store too so he hooked me up with some sweet discounts, but still!!!! I'd already paid for all that stuff when I paid my tuition last year (Pouts)

Taco Soup Recipe

I have to give the credit to Trianna for the basic recipe. It's SO easy and SO cheap! I also call it "food storage soup" because it makes good use of canned items. We love it so I thought I'd share:

Taco Soup

1lb extra lean ground beef

1 garlic clove, minced

1 can green chillies

1 can pinto beans

1 can black beans

1 can corn

1 can tomato sauce

1 can diced tomatoes

1 taco seasoning packet

Serving items:

Bag of Baked Tostitos Scoops, shredded cheese, sour cream

*Brown ground beef with minced garlic and green chillies. Drain off fat after cooking. Add everything to a pot and heat.

(We eat it by scooping it up with the chips! You can also sprinkle a little shredded cheese and sour cream on top!)

Graduation!!!!

I can't believe it's here! I'm graduated from Cosmetology school. Crazy huh? It's been a fun and amazing year and I have mixed emotions about it. I'm excited to get out there and not work for free, but I like having the instructors there as a security blanket.
I'm forever grateful to the following:
My unbelievably wonderful husband who had faith in me and supported me and gave me the nudge to go ahead and do it.
To both of my families (Shoell's and Walker's) for their support.
To Breanne who was my first haircut on a real person! Thanks so much for being brave enough to let me cut your hair when I was brand new and didn't have a clue.
To Steven Monson who was my first men's cut, and Catherine Monson who was my first weave model.
And to Melanie for being my first all-over-color model and Missy for being Brittney's model.
And to my big sister Sue for being our perm guinea pig!
To Trianna and Brittney for being the best classmates and friends I could have asked for. The instructors and the other girls were amazing also.
And finally, to President and Sister Monson for letting us house-sit while they served their mission. Without being able to live there for so little we wouldn't have had the courage to make the leap.

Me and Brittney Terry doing our graduation walk. (Consists of walking to "Hit the Road Jack".)Some of the girls from school: Kim, Mariasha, Sarah, Britt, Trianna and Lola. (it was spring break so most of the girls were gone partying)

My amazing hubby; my rock, my strength, and my source of laughter.

3 of my other rocks: Mom, Mom Shoell and Dad. (Dad Shoell was still at the MTC)

I can't even tell you how much I love these two girls!!!!!!!

One of my instructors, Sharolyn; or Shar as we called her.

Now, off I go into the real world!!!

I HEART Keith

I've been a big fan since before he got his teeth fixed, grew out his hair, and became a sex symbol. Love him, love his music. His new album is out and it is great (as if I expected any less)