Do I want to know.....

...what you're thinking??

Only time will tell what will happen next!! Just keep praying for our Presidency!

Opening my personal Blog...

I had this closed blog for some time and now I am opening it up...http://aperfectlifein100days.blogspot.com/
I hope that you will find it motivational and help you start a new chapter in your life. I share it with love, strength, compassion, and sincerity. It's a daily journal that I kept for 100 days (almost anyway). My husband and a couple of friends decided to do this challenge. So enjoy....

Congratulations!!!!!

Congratulations to Justin and Kayla on their new little bundle of joy!!!! They had a boy!!!
We love you guys!!!

AZ Deals

If you ever wondered how people end up spending $0.23 on their total order of $189.00 grocery bill, let me share with you where I get my tips; You may not know Allison, but she has helped many families save $$$ in groceries and other items as well. She is known for www.pinchingyourpennies.com (Nationwide information) and her home blog: http://azdealsbyallison.blogspot.com/. And both sites are free!!! Their are a lot of ways to save!! Go check these sites out!!

Happy Birthday My Love!!!

You are a wonderful DAD!!!!!!!!!
Happy Birthday!!!

We have some great times together!

Time to Write!

As I visit everyones up to date Blogs, I need to catch up. My sister, shawnie, came across another mom in need through cjane...blog. It's a tough time for this beautiful family, you can get more details here: http://www.komonews.com/news/28125714.html and http://sccsdecker.blogspot.com/

This mom has yet to see her new little baby that is about four months old now, she has been in the hospital ever since. This story has definately brought tears. I will be praying for the Scott and Carol Decker family.

CALLING ALL MOMS!!!!!

Hey,
Want a free "Kids Don't Vote, But Moms Do" bumper clinger? MomsRising.org is giving them away totally free--even the shipping's free. I just got mine, and wanted to share the opportunity with you.
Click this link to get a free bumper clinger: http://www.momsrising.org/bumperclinger
Thanks!

Where Have I been?

I always wanted to be a good writer, but I lack some...I know...
I use to write for my high school events paper and submit poems in contest... Time has changed some I guess....
I am starting yet another blog!!

http://whittywritings.blogspot.com/

It's touch Many Lives!!

I just wanted to share this web site for updates on Chris and Steph: http://cjanerun.com/ and a video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rieB0hZHgWU

If you don't know this couple it's o'kay. I, along with many have just begun to understand the impact that these two have on our society... Especially in the blogging world.....

It's amazing how two people can touch so many lives just by being examples of love and happiness. I know I have them in my prayers for comfort and I hope their 4 young children will always be happy and just know how great their parents are. I know they are being well taken care of by their loving family. Oh, how great it is to have such family....

They have created friendship around the world and I'm not sure they even realize it.... God Bless !

Plane Crashes....

This brave couple is in my sister's ward, she touches up on them here: http://lukeandshawnie.blogspot.com/

This is Stephanie's Blog of here family, and I must say, she has a beautiful blog that is full of life. The Nielson family and the Kinneard family are in my prayers....

Click Here:

As many of us heard, there was a sad tragic event of a plane crashed Saturday shortly after taking off from the airport in St. Johns, Arizona. The engine stalled and the plane crashed into this woodpile in a residential neighborhood.
Pilot Doug Kinneard was killed and passengers Christian and Stephanie Nielson of Mesa, Arizona, were critically burned and airlifted to a Burn Center in Phoenix.
Stephanie Nielson's father, Stephen Clark is a Utah State lawmaker and her mother, Cynthia Clark, is a Provo City councilwoman.


Kinneard, Doug
Doug Kinneard, 48, of Mesa passed away August 17th after a plane crash in St. Johns the afternoon of August 16th. He is survived by his wife Roslyn and 4 kids: Curtis, Clayton, Chelsea (Robby) Hale, Courtney; his parents George and Florence; and siblings Sandra (George) Fayad, Pamela (Robert) Williams, and Kelly (Michele). Public visitation at Bunker Family Funeral Home on University Drive from 6-8 pm Friday August 22nd and 9 am on Saturday August 23rd at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Lindsay between Adobe and University, followed by funeral services at 10 am.
Published in the East Valley Tribune on 8/21/2008

Stephanie's sister is keeping updates on her blo: http://cjanerun.com/

Here's a news link: http://www.azfamily.com/video/localnews-index.html?nvid=273958&shu=1

This news clip has a short commercial at the beginning, so hang on a couple seconds...

What A Deal!!

I know I have been posting deals lately, but with back to school in action and hungry bodies after school, every bit helps. So I started taking advantage of the coupon world and this is what I accomplished lately:

This TOTAL bill (from Fry's) came to: $.78 !!!! Yea!! :) I didn't even have a coupon for the cones ($1.00), I would've gotten paid $.22 !! Crazy!!


It was fun shopping today (4 stores); all in all, I got $187 in groceries and only paid $28 today.

ITEMS INCLUDE (w/ coupons):

10 BOXES OF MALT O MEAL CEREALS= FREE
3 CASES OF TAVA SPARLING DRINK (like fruit soda) = .50
Bic MECHNICAL PENCILS (8 PACKS)=FREE
FARMLAND SAUSAGE (6-1LBS PACKAGES) = FREE
HUNTS 4PK PUDDING (4 PACKAGES) = 1.20

Total= $1.70

WITHOUT COUPONS WERE:

BOTTLE WATER
DIAPER RASH OINTMENT
HOTDOGS
ICE CREAM CONES
OTHER CEREAL


I am thankful that I have 4 major stores by me so my route was a nice small circle and allowed me to take advantage of all of my coupons.
I was so amazed!!

I would love to hear your deals! :)

Back to School Deals! Already?

Yea!! :) My kids are ready to get back to school! And so am I! LOL



OfficeMax (this week) is have a great "Penny Sale".
I don't know about you, but I have to jump on these deals when they come.
I already have my kids supply list from their school and it's long!! This is my kids list (per kid! and mine are in 2nd, 4th, and 6th grade this year) :

• Glue/glue sticks (Target~ this week, elmer's glue stick 6pk for $1)
• Crayons (off brand~ OfficeMax $.01,limit 3)
• Washable Markers
• Scissors (Office Max, $.25, limit3)
• Erasers (OfficeMax, $.25 for assort. pk, limit 3)
• Pencils (OfficeMax, $1.99 for 72 pk, limit 3)
• Red pens
• Blue or black pens
• pencil pouch (no box)
• Wide rule lined paper
• 3x5 Index cards
• 2 spiral notebooks ( 70+ pages)
• White board markers
• White board eraser
• Highlighters ( different colors)(OfficeMax $.05, limit 3)
• Flash drive for computer.(OfficeMax, $19.99 4gb)(1gb is cheaper @ Wal-Mart and plenty of space.
• 1" 3-ring binder (OfficeMax, $1.99, limit 4)
• Subject dividers (5 dividers)(OfficeMax, $.99, limit 4)
• 2 folders with pockets
• ruler(OfficeMax, $.01, limit 3)

I figured about $50 including the flashdrives!! Not too bad. I will be checking Ebay for flashdrives in a 'lot' size purchase also.

Well, I hope this information helps! :)

Over half the year is GONE!

I looked back at my January posts and realized that I haven't hit my goals yet! : (

I still have time!

1. I want to go to the Temple more than I have! :0
   


2. I want to get back into shape! :)




3. I want to reach our next financial goal! :)



4. I want my family year supply complete! :)

Well, that is just to name a few. I am however, very thankful for my many many blessings!

I have wonderful friends, family, and testimony of the true gospel.

I find all these things important in my life. I need the Temple to be enriched with the blessings Heavenly Father has for me and my Family. I need to be in shape, healthy, and strong for what may come my way physically. I need financial growth to prepare for daily living, missions, retirement, charities, and other services. I need year supply to be prepared for trying moments, spiritual strengnth, and @ times to help others. I need my testimony, church, savior, family, and friends to learn from and grow together. To live and prosper how our Father in Heaven has asked us to do so. I love life and the happiness it brings!

Just my thoughts, thought I'd share.

Poor Piggy, How's your piggy bank after gas $

I used this picture from a friends site! LOL

Grocery Savings!

http://azdealsbyallison.blogspot.com/

We are all trying to save money in areas we can. I found this Blog site and really enjoy Allison's great efforts in sharing this information with others. And it's FREE! :)

Another idea is going on the SRP's time wise energy plan. I just enrolled, so I will update you next month when I recieve my bill if it is worth it. Don't forget that the grocery stores give you coupns to their gas pumps if you spend 'X' amount of dollars. I think Albertson's gives the best savings as far as that goes. But, then again, Fry's is usually cheaper in groceries. Just learn to play the game! :) What ever works best for you.

Happy Birthday MOM!!

We had a great get together for Mom's Birthday! I love you MOM!!

StillMoms !!

Okay! I finally got my StillMoms Blog up and going.... This is to get things rolling. As some of you already know I am working on putting an actual web Site together. The blog is just that... a blog to get started. My web site will be a great hit and I will keep you posted. So share your resources, tips, and ideas! http://stillmom.blogspot.com/

Do you think "TOO" much?

I catch myself thinking about little projects that lead into big ideas that lead into different subjects that throw me way of course of what I started thinking about... are you with me? Like going to the store for one thing and coming out with a cart full!! I am guilty of that "BIG" time!
Well, I caught myself thinking like that today and decided to just get out of the house with the kids. We went to Long John Silver's for lunch (I forgot how greasy that place is), then we went to Toys R' Us and bought some fun family games.... including checkers, and we went home and played games for 3 hours and swam for an hour. We had such a fun filled quality time day!!
We ended the evening going over to my moms and hanging out while I permed her hair.(Yes , perms still exists.) :0)

So, if you think "TOO" much, get out and get busy!!! LOL

Enjoying new tips!!

I have been playing around with my blog and I love change so, you will see lots of new things as you read regularly... Today I learned how to use a "marquee" and "scroll bars". If you want to learn new tips you can click on HERE. It's a lot of fun.....

Pirate's Booty

Okay, I found a picture of my new favorite snack! You have to try this if you haven't already. You're in for a cheesey treat!! (there's caramel too.)

San Diego...Girl...Fun!!!!!!!!!

I went with my husbands Aunt and her friend to San Diego for a little getaway....
My Aunt didn't want to be alone while her friend was meeting up with a guy that she had been dating, so I tagged along.
We had a great time! A break from everything was nice. These pictures are from Mission Bay. I was bad at taking pictures of everything, so all you get is Mission Bay. We also went shopping in La Jolla and ate at little sandwich shops. We got pedicures and watched chick flicks at the hotel. My aunt introduced me to "Pirate Booty", a popcorn snack, it is a new snack on my favorites list. Yummmmmmmmmm!!!!! (She gets it at Super Target by the chips.) (or Trader Joes) We also shopped at the outlet mall on our way out of San Diego near Alpine. We had a great time!!



The waves were great for the surfers....

There was a loud and crazy concert going on....


I was trying to get this SeaGull in closer range...oh well..
The sand felt nice to walk on, I forget how soft it really is, not like our park sand.

Memorial Day Fun!!!

For Memorial Day we went to Tempe Town Lake and played at the water park with some friends.


Amber and Westin

Amber (top) and Syndol (sliding)

Kayla and Nicholas

Zachary (Kayla and Nicholas in background)

Kayla's little man, Xander! He truly loves water and didn't even flinch at the coldness.

It was a lot of fun and we all went home with red shoulders even though we were sun blocked!

I've been Tagged!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've been tagged by Diane! :)

The Rules:

• 1. Each player starts with 8 random facts/habits about themselves.
• 2. People that are tagged write a blog post about their own 8 random things and post these rules.
• 3. At the end of your post tag 8 people and include their names.Don't forget to leave them a comment on their blog to tell them they've been tagged, and to comment back and read your blog for the whole story.

1. I love sports! Lately I haven't been involved myself, but I use to play co-ed softball and it would boost my ego when I was just visiting and wanting to play and the teams would argue which team I would be on. Now, I love supporting my boys in baseball and football. And my daughter in tennis.
2. This Mother's Day I received a lot of notes and letters from children and the main point from them was "Mom, you rock!" So, I guess I am a rockin mom!
3. Although I have some weight to lose, I love working out! I always challenge my 11 year old son with "suicide crunches". That is where you count 1, 1-2, 1-2-3, 1-2-3-4, ....all the way to 20. We just started doing that.
4. My favorite thing to do for relaxing...with a friend or by myself, is getting a gelato and eating it while I get a pedicure.
5. I love dating my husband! It's been 12 1/2 years!!
6. I love to shop! I wouldn't know what to do if Ebay shut down!
7. I have learned so many things through some tough experiences.... So many blessings have sprouted from them. For example, losing our home of 8 years to a fire, we are happier than ever now, in our new home and community. And, the loss of my second child, I feel that I have a greater bond with my children because they are truly gifts from above. Also, I've learned that I don't cry during tragic events, rather, I breakdown when I have a moment to myself and then thank my Heavenly Father for his comfort. I know I have a great family and friends around me that support me, so I move on...................
8. I love that every day I can choose the mood of my day! ( even when my two young tornadoes hit! )( I am learning to move past the angry moments. Yes, I am human and still get PMS moments) :) I love hanging out with great friends at the park and letting our children play.(relief!!) I would do that everyday!!!!!!

Now, I Tag!!! The eight lucky people are: Sandi, Shawnie, Natalie M., Kayla, Kenyon, Libby, Echelle, and Lindsey

Happy Birthday Westin!! BIG #3!!

Happy Birthday Westin!!!!!!!


Westin Thomas Whiting; 6lbs. 14oz

May 20, 2005

2005

2008
Westin loves Pirates!! I did make him a pirate ship cake, just not this one. And we ate at Pirate fish and chips on Lindsey/University where he got a little black pouch with a gold coin. We made eye patches and had a blast!! It was just the family, small and simple. I thought that Corey had a baseball game that night so, I didn't plan anything, turned out that he didn't and it was the next day... oh well. UUURRRRRRRRRRRRRR! Mate!

My Goodness!!!!!!!!

I thought that I would check in....I actually added to my Krazy schedule! I joined bootcamp..again! I did it last year and I really enjoyed it, I have new and bigger goals this year so, I am back to work!! I go every morning @ 5:30 for an hour. I am sore and full of energy afterwards! I love it! (first week, I lost 4 lbs! )

I have been watching what I eat and drinking my MonaVie! I have a hard time consuming ALL of the right portions of my fruits and Vegetables, MonaVie helps me get ALL of my fruits in and then I eat my protein and two cups of Veggies. If I make a salad I still eat protein and two cups of veggies on top!!

Check out MonaVie

or you can watch a video of their story, click here.

I am a distributor, so if you have any questions I would be delighted to answer them.

nwhiting@cox.net

So, this has been my latest adventure and I feel great!!

Krazy Schedule....Krazy Fun!!!!!!!!!!!

With Baseball in season... I have Corey(11) playing for Majors and Keith (7) playing Coach pitch. Also, tennis is in season!! Amber (8 1/2) found her new love for the sport!! She started her training this year as well.
Wow! What a juggle!!!!!! I manage (with help) to support my children in their endeavors!! Also, lots and lots of birthdays!!



Happy Birthday to Keith!! March 29th, 2001!!

And...Happy Birthday Zachary! April 7th, 2004!!



Along with...

March...

Sister's Sandi and Shawnie!

Family: Diane(Freestone), Jordyn, Sherolyn, Brent, Chase, Chaz, Jan, Celeste, Chris C., Maki, Porter, and more......and more.....

Friend's: Where do I begin.....so many to list!!!!!!!!!!

Then, April..... you get the idea!

In the mean time we mingle with family and friends at play dates, church, and business events!!

A whole lot of Krazy fun things!! I love every bit of it!!!!!!!!!!!!

My Birthday!!

I am Forever 21!...No, 30!...Yeah! I choose 30! No, I won't tell my real age but, I am enjoying life and I will enjoy it even more this year!! Just because! Thank you all for the warm wishes and a Happy Day!

Happy Easter!!

Where is the time going!? Jason and I took our kids and some friends to our family cabin for Easter. There was snow and we really enjoyed it! The ladies enjoyed the relaxation while the guys enjoyed the attempts to fish and go shooting. We hid easter baskets and easter eggs on Sat. and played card games. On Sunday we went to a local ward for sacrament and then back to the cabin. We made homemade pizza before we cleaned up and left to head back home. It was a nice short and sweet vacation.

Happy St. Patricks Day!!

Don't forget the green!! You gotta have green eggs and ham, green milk, and of course green pancakes! It's spring break for my children and it's party time!!! We get to have a party cleaning house and spending time together. March is loaded with birthdays and it's just a big party month for us. Yesterday was my sisters 20th birthday and we had a traditional St. Patty's Dinner and texas sheet cake. Saturday my mom took my sisters and I out to breakfast for our birthday's. 3 out of 4 of us girls were born in March. We had a great time and ate a lot of Excellent food! Well, have a great St.Patrick's Day and don't get PINCHED! :)

St. Louis

Jason and I had a an amazing trip! St. Louis was beautiful and our hotel was amazing..The Millennium (above). Our business convention was fabulous and motivational! We saw some wonderful people get recognized for some goals that we want to achieve as well. I am excited for our future with our family and it has already begun!! We have accomplished some dreams and we have a lot more to do!!! Amber wants to go shopping at Mall of America and I want to go to the LA Mart. We are going to plan a fun trip where we will fly and play at MofA for a few days and from there fly over to L.A. and play for a few days, then fly home. That is our goal. Well, we have many goals and we are excited.... we want all of our family and friends to go with us, wouldn't that be fun?!!

Well, we wish you were all in St. Louis with us, it was great!!

My Celebrity Look-alikes!! :) LOL :o

Wow!! I really need to hit the GYM if I look like Pamela Anderson the most.... Oh... maybe I just need to find her surgeon?! Ha ! This is fun....it's funny that Natalie Wood is on there, my mom told me that I was named after her............ Well, enjoy!!!.................I can't wait to see yours!

TEAM!!

I am so excited about our upcoming convention in St. Louis!! I love our team!

There has been a lot of wonderful things going on in our life and with TEAM we have been able to accomplish more things than we ever thought we would. I love reading from blogs of leaders...I mean you too! We all can be great leaders in anything we do in our life... what better friends can you have! We are all improving ourselves and helping one another accomplish the things we desire to accomplish. I love you guys!!

This is my Hair web site...
Just click on the picture or here to check it out.
I look forward to seeing you soon......

FoR tHe LoVe oF mY gIrL !!!

I just have to say, I love my girl!!! Amber has such a sweet personality and she is so fun to be around. She is especially fond of her Uncles. For what ever reasons she loves to tease and hug her uncles as long as they let her, sometimes for hours. lol
She loves to help mom with just about anything...today she surprised me with doing the dishes!
Amber loves to dance and gymnastics. I wish I had her energy!! These pictures are when I played with her hair with her "crush" hair streaker she recieved for Christmas. We had a lot of fun!! :) :) :) :)