Have you met ME?

Have you met ME?

 If not, I'd like to introduce you to ME.

Perhaps you've seen ME and didn't know it.

 This is ME.

 Allow me to introduce you to the artist, Mary Engelbreit.

One of my favorite artists for a little over 10 years now, which began when

Greg and I received this engagement card from Stuart & Sharon Tolles.

(inside of the card)

This card sparked my love for Mary Engelbreit's artwork and designs.
When I look at her stuff...it just makes me happy. (giggle-giggle) :o)

And over the years, these little pieces of art have become creeds to live by.

Like this one, "She who laughs, lasts." Laughter is so important in our lives.

Stop looking back at the past or at things that are no longer an option.
Life is ahead, keep moving forward.

Another good one; LET GO of the baggage and go on with life!

Now, if you see a little somethin-somethin and your wondering who it was designed by,

 look for the black and white ME monogram somewhere in the corner,
chances are it's by Mary Englebreit. :o)

So in case you didn't know ME.

I wanted to introduce you.

Now you know ME!

June 2010...

As promised, pictures and videos from June 2010...

Tuesday, June 1st - Grandma sends new pajamas from Texas.

Wednesday, June 2nd - Time for a haircut.

Friday, June 11th - Enjoyed a brief visit with the Horvaths as they drove through AZ from TX.

Saturday, June 12th - Smooth shenanigans at Power Ranch pool.

Ever see a 'bad' picture that makes you laugh?  This one of Sara and Nathan riding the train at Freestone, cracks me up.

A video of Nathan and Sara feeding the ducks.


This is at the Men's softball game; Jacey, Randi and I are basically the 'Player's Wives Club'.

A GUY on one of Greg's softball teams confirmed something I've been saying about Greg for years.  As Greg stepped up to bat, one of his team mates said "He's got a sexy swing." hahaha!!  It's so true! Greg is so awesome, I totally love him.  Watch his sexy swing on video. :o)



Sunday, June 13th - Liberty Market lunch.  Fabulous food and totally cool bathrooms - seriously!

Unisex bathrooms...each individual bathroom is decorated in a different theme, you just have to see it in person to get the cool factor.

Liberty Market lunch 2 weeks in a row with the Norton-Staffeldt-Strother crew!

Friday, June 18th - Video of Nathan at the Phoenix airport, on our way to Jamaica.


Saturday, June 19th - Naomi, Erin and I in the van...before the wheels fell off the bus, figuratively speaking.

Sunday, June 20th -  Happy Father's Day daddy!

Monday, June 21st - Nathan sitting in the van with no carseat cause that's how you roll in Jamaica.

Nathan gets to meet the pilot on our flight out.

Friday, June 25th - Lowe's.  Nathan takes a picture of me by this huge cowboy boot.  In turn, I do the same.

Tuesday, June 29th - Nathan visits the Dr. for a sinus/ear infection and gets a breathing treatment to clear up a nasty cough.

Wednesday, June 30th - When you work until 1am, this is just bound to happen the next day.

I'm totally on a roll...July stuff coming up, stay tuned!

More of MAY 2010!

Guess what? I just stumbled across MORE pictures from May 2010!  I'm still trying to dig myself out of busyness so I just thought I'd throw some more pictures up...enjoy. :o)

Sunday, May 2nd - For now, Nathan appeases my whims...

 Thursday, May 6th - Greg shampoos the carpet...I can't remember why...

Sunday, May 9th - Nathan gets a 'surprise' for pooping in the toilet.  Successful potty training tip #65.

Thursday, May 13th - Nathan pretending to read.  He begins each page with "One day..." he's so cute.


Saturday, May 15th - Bride of Frankenstein! After a 2 year hiatus, I return to Toni & Guy, couldn't cut it.

 Sunday, May 16th - Lovin' my new hair-do!

Tuesday, May 18th - It was only a matter of time before our kid would have a laptop of his own.

At the office, my boss whiteboards my new job.  "Memorize this." he says.

Friday, May 21st - Is it just me or is there something strange about this?

Saturday, May 22nd - Video of Nathan riding  the train at Schnepf Farms.


Friday, May 28th - Video of Nathan as he practices cutting with scissors.


Sunday, May 30th - Video at San Tan Mall and an impromptu stop at the splash pad.


So really, that's the end of May 2010!

Pictures from MAY 2010

I promised pictures from May and I don't want to talk about the fact that I'm posting these in July.
Let's just ignore that small detail, ok?  :o)

Saturday, May 1st - Randi's graduation from Grand Canyon University.

Sunday, May 2nd - Jim Bob and Kelsey's wedding

Saturday, May 15th - Greg's coed Softball tourney, before the wheels fell off the bus...

 Sunday, May 16th - Ashley's Baby Shower

Wednesday, May 19th - Emilie Staffeldt's high school graduation

Snapped this next shot of Nathan at Emilie's graducation and he looks like a total thug. Caption, "Say hello to my little friend."

Saturday, May 22nd - Schnepf Farms, picking peaches at the Peach Festival!

(next photo - courtesy of Nathan!)

Still loving trains, especially this wooden play train at Schnepf Farms...

Later that same day, Greg's Men's softball tourney...

 

Saturday, May 29th - Fun trip to Sedona with the Auger family.  Feeding the fish at the fish farm!

Later, we relaxed riverside and watched some cliff divers...

Monday, May 31st - Memorial Day, fun in the sun at Mike and Becky's house.

Maybe just maybe, I can find a spare minute to pull some of my favorite pictures from June and get those posted a little later this week...crossing my fingers!

Nathan's 3yr Old Pictures

I finally took Nathan to get his 3 year old pictures done.
I know his birthday was 5 months ago.
I'm already hanging my head in shame,
I don't need any help feeling bad about this. 

Let me tell you how it went down.
I scheduled an appt at Target for Mon at 10am. It was a work holiday, nothing planned, it worked out great.
Nathan and I got cleaned up and ready, then we jump in the car.  The car battery is dead.
Greg jumpstarts the car.
I  rush to Target.
Nathan and I run inside.  I don't see where the portrait studio is for this Target?
We are at the wrong Target.
Customer Service.  What is the number for the closest Target with a portrait studio?
Ah, yes, my 10 appt is at the Target off of Warner & Val Vista.
"Hi, my name is Julia 'Moron' Hull and I'm at Target on Ray & Power, can you still take us?"
We speed to Val Vista, turn East and drive...and drive...and drive...something doesn't seem right.
Dangit! I went the wrong way!
U-turn, now I'm flying North down Val Vista eyes searching for Target.
There it is!  Zip through the parking lot, slam into park and dash inside with Nathan.
"Hi we are here can you still work us in?"  We only have 15 mins before the next appt.
"We'll take it!"
And here you go, Nathan's rushed 3 year old Target pictures, 5 months late.
Welcome to my life people! :O) 

And this year, the picture of the two of us, turned out great, Nathan's not crying at all! :o)