Headed to Utah

I'm headed to Utah tomorrow to visit my Gramps who is super sick. I will try to keep my blog updated but if this trip is anything like all of my other trips to Utah, I can't make any promises!!!

This is what Blaykli does while I'm BLOGGING....

This child of mine brings me way too many laughs and apparently, she loves shaving cream!!!

Plastic Surgery Gone Bad.....

I don't know how she does it, but this is one of Kristi's many talents!!! Can you say "Micheal Jackson?" Hooray for this!!!!

Go Pokes!!!!

The Cowboys are struggling this year but we got to experience a fabulous game last Saturday. They beat Kansas, the #4 team in the Nation, by 1 point. It was awesome baby!!!! They haven't beat Kansas since Daniel's Junior year when they spanked them by 20 points. Oh wait, I take that back, they beat them Daniel's Senior year in the Big 12 Tournament as well. We did our famous Horse Dance down on the court for all of the fans and proved to everybody once again, that we are in fact, the good luck charms for the Oklahoma State Cowboys!!!! That's not self proclaimed, that's what EVERYBODY told us afterward. Way to go Cowboys, keep it up!!!

Show me your best SEXY face

I don't know about you guys but I stuggle with pulling a good sexy face. Here is my first attempt on my birthday last year with my friends Kessa and Lacey. It just wasn't happening!!!!

I tried again at our party Friday night with Christy and Kessa. Here are my favorites........

This is a significant improvement if I can say so myself!!!

Kessa (end) is our own hometown pornstar :)!!!

Christy (middle) said she really felt like she was sexy in this one!!!!


Forget the sexy faces, I'll stick with the smile!!!

LOVE YOU GIRLS!!!

Sweets with your Sweetie Party

Friday night my friend Christy and I planned a party for all of the young couples in our ward. It was lots of fun, although I've decided parties are never as fun when you are the one that plans them because you worry about everything instead of just showing up and enjoying yourself. Oh well, that hasn't stopped me yet and it won't stop me in the future. I love parties!!! We had a couples quiz where we chose the most random thing about them and made everybody guess who it was, as well as an "our song" quiz (that was funny!) We played flashlight tag in the dark church with handcuffs on and we attempted to play truth or dare but some people forgot to leave their bad attitudes at home!!! I forgot to take pictures sooner but here are a few that I got. Thanks for all of your help Christy, couldn't have done it without you and thanks for coming everyone, look forward to more couples parties in the future.

Beau and Christy

Jason and Kessa Aaron and Aimee Jacob and Rachel

Daniel and Me

Not pictured (sorry my bad): Jason and Kristen, Lacey and Sam, Chris and Wendy, Chad and Judith

Engaged for 7 years....Hooray for that!!!

Feb. 16th, 2001

Today marks the 7th anniversary of our engagement. That was such a fun day! I remember my mom and I were on our way to lunch when we passed Daniel in his Geo Metro Convertible. He flagged us down and we had him meet us at Cafe Rio. There was something suprisingly huge in his pants. I tried not to notice but it was kind of like, "hey, is that a ring box in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?" He tried to contain his excitement, but totally couldn't, it was so cute. That night he took me to Timpview High School, where we first met and he proposed to me. I'm pretty sure I jumped on him and almost knocked him down as I yelled "YES"!!! We almost killed the kid that was riding his stupid motorized scooter around the place and then we rushed to my house to show off my ring. I got my yearbooks out that night, cause I just thought it was so necessary to start my wedding lists right then. That is when I found what he wrote in my Freshman yearbook, here it is:

"Natalie, I'm really sorry that things didn't work out this year, but I want you to know that someday they will. Also thanks very much for caring about me when I was sick, and for that card. I want you to know that the reason I didn't go out with you wasn't because you weren't cute (pretty), but because I didn't want to go out with anyone. I really like you, I think that you're really pretty. I'll write to you. Let's do something in the summer. Love, Daniel Bobik"

Happy Engagement Anniversary Babe!! I love you!

Confession of an Imperfect Me #2

When I was at Ricks and growing in size daily I wasn't about to break up with Ben and Jerry, (like I have mentioned before they were there for me when nobody else was) and I wasn't really thinking it was possible to go buy bigger clothes, nor did I want to so here's my 2nd confession...... I cut the pockets out of my OVERALLS to try to make them fit better!!!!! Now is that pathetic or what? Like that 2 cm pocket is going to make any difference whatsoever with how my pants, I mean, overalls fit! Oh dear, the power of denial is wonderful and much needed sometimes!!! Hooray for that! The thing that really ticks me off though is now when I go to wear them I have no pockets and I need them.

P.S. I will post my fat pictures soon!

WHAT?!?*

So here's the story... I'm down in Oklahoma City last weekend for a Craft Fair that I had a T-shirt booth set up for. Friday morning I'm running a few errands before it starts and I'm just minding my own business in Office Depot of all places. I'm in line to check out with my "Cool Chicks Wear Orange" shirt on, of course, and an employee, a near retirement age employee, I might add, yells at me from the customer service desk....

Near Retirement Age Employee yelling: "Do you work for Hooters?"

Me, minding my own business: "WHAT?!?*"

Near Retirement Age Employee yelling: "Cool Chicks Wear Orange. Hooters is orange."

Me, minding my own business: "Um NO! I own my own company but I'm sure Hooters would be a great place to work."

OK first of all WHO SAYS THAT in their own place of employment?

Second of all DOES THIS LOOK LIKE A HOOTERS SHIRT TO YOU?

And last but definitely not least, DO MY HOOTERS LOOK LIKE THEY WOULD GET ME A JOB AT HOOTERS???!!!! It's Ok, you can look and say it out loud....NOT A CHANCE!!!!

This my friends is one of the reasons I absolutely love Oklahoma. Many people have absolutely no tact and just yell out whatever is on their minds. I guess if the guy wasn't near retirement age, I could have taken it as a compliment, but no, he gets a big old PERVERT stamp on his forehead.

And my story is over. Hooray for Hooters!!!!! My huge ones, especially!

Congratulations Eddie!!!

Daniel's OSU Coach Eddie Sutton, got his 800th win last Saturday. That is a huge deal! He is the interim coach for a college in San Francisco for the rest of the season. Daniel's dad Ralph, his grandpa Bob, his uncle Kelly and his friend Tyler, drove up for the game and the celebration. Congrats Coach!!!

and Speaking of Basketball...

This is a picture of my father in law Ralph. Isn't he a handsome specimen?!* He was a Senior in High School in this picture in 1969. Who else gives a Hooray to those shorts, and the socks, and the sweatband?...Oh, and don't forget the pinky ring! Ok, this whole picture is a perfect example of a "Hooray for Everything!" Sheri, send me more of these pictures!

Yesterday...

Yesterday for a split second I had a little inkling, a small, but very real desire, to start doing the "Firm" again. WHAT???? I know, where the heck did that come from? What's so cool about having muscle definition and a firm butt anyway? The inkling gets a HOORAY for trying :)!! I'll let you know if it comes back anytime soon.

Valentine's Day Tag

(answer these for you and your spouse/significant other)

1. Your Song: "Angel" by Shaggy (refer to playlist)

2. Your favorite feature of his: This is a tough one. I love his nose, cause it totally fits his face! I love his chest and I love his height. I also love that his eyebrows disappear in the summer time because they are so light.

3. His favorite feature of yours: My smile or my long skinny legs!

4. What drives you crazy about him (not the good stuff): He picks his nose when he is bored or reading, and he paces around the house when he is talking on the phone.

5. What drives him crazy about you: I drive off the curb when I am backing out of our driveway all of the time, and I can tend to be a little bossy :).

6. Favorite trip you've taken together: I would have to say our Honeymoon to Cabo. We really had a blast!! I look forward to our trip to Hawaii together, hopefully this summer.

7. How do you picture your lives in fifty years: Probably still in Oklahoma, old and wrinkled and still in love, sitting outside on the porch, in our rocking chairs, yelling at all the neighborhood kids that let their dogs poop on our grass, then laughing our heads off :)!

8. What was your worst fight over: It's a toss up between moving from Provo and when he told me to get a "real" job!

9. Most romantic thing he's ever said to or done for you: before we got engaged he told me, "Natalie there isn't anyone in this world that loves somebody as much as I love you." Tender, I know. He also sticks post-it notes all over the house with little notes on them for me when I've been gone for awhile and he has really missed me. It's cute!

10. Favorite "down time" activity: Probably just watching our favorite shows or a good college basketball game.

11. What celebrity most reminds you of him: Bon Jovi


12. What celebrity do you most remind him of: Hilary Swank


**Bonus** post one of your favorite pictures together

I tag all of my blogging buddies once again. This one's a fun one, come on girls!

I went with...

natural + highlights

what do you think?

thanks for all your input girls (and daniel), but lets just be honest, ultimately when it comes to style, my sister's opinion is pretty much the one I go with. love ya sis!!!

Family Flashback

Get a load of my mom's hair, that is awesome!!! My dad actually had hair back then, kind of... but I would have to say that my hair wins the prize...what's up with the comb over?....and the bangs?....and why did my mom ever let me leave the house looking like this? This is the last family picture my family ever took, sad. I was either in 7th or 8th grade because it was pre-braces which was at the end of 8th grade.
Aahhhh cute!!!! Kristi's buck teeth were the best. I actually really miss those.

Top answers to "Fun Questions!"

I sent out a questionnaire to all of my friends to fill out about me. These were the best answers that I got back. some of them know me way too well! I love my friends!!!

Question 1- Where did we meet?

#2. answer: "In heaven." Christy Hancock

#1 answer: "T-I-M-P-V-I-E-W. I think maybe you were making fun of my herkey. Is that how you spell herkey?" Nikki Packer


Question 2-Take a stab at my middle name?
#3 answer: "You don't have a middle name-right?" Tara Bone
#2 answer: "Hooray! j/k I really have no idea! maybe 'Jo'. " Whitney Garrett
#1 answer: "Rae, I know because almost everyone I know from Roosevelt has that as their middle name. Okay, I'm not sure if that's your middle name but I know a lot of folks from R-velt with that middle name." Nikki Packer


Question 3- Color of my eyes?
I though my eyes were brown, but half the answers were hazel so I might have to re-think that one.


Question 4- Do I have any siblings?
#2 answer: "One sister and two brother in Heaven" Tara and Molly
#1 answer: "A sister who's as crazy-A as you are!" Christy Hancock


Question 5- What's one of my favorite things to do?

#4 answer: "Celebrate YOU! Hooray!" Tiffany Engel

#3 answer: "Stinking Crafts" Christy Hancock

#2 answer: "You love to laugh and make other people laugh and I love that about you! You also love to cook apparently because I have so many great recipes because of you." Nikki Packer

#1 answer: "Blog Stalk!" Molly Carter

Question 6-What's my favorite type of music?

#3 answer: "up beat and jiggy" Tiffany Engel

#2 answer: "I remember that you didn't really love top 40 music or some of my crazy radio stations. But I know you love Little Mermaid." Tara Bone

#1 answer and right on the money: "Country from your roots, hip-hop from your husband, popular alternative from you." Molly Carter

Question 7-Am I Shy or Outgoing?

#3 answer: "Are you kidding?" Nikki Packer

#2 answer: "Very "hooray"ishly outgoing!" Whitney Garrett

#1 answer: "About as shy as you are short!" Christy Hancock

Question 8-Am I a rebel or do I follow the rules?

#3 answer: "Again, are you kidding? Actually, I think you follow the important ones!" Nikki Packer

#2 answer: "Depends on if the rules "apply to you :)" Molly Carter

#1 answer and best all time: "Depends on the rules-but if the rule is "thou shalt not inflict bodily harm on thy husband", then NO." Christy Hancock

Question 9-Any special talents?

#3 answer: "Many...cooking, sewing, having fun even in the most ridiculous situations, contagious excitement, loving other people's children (lol)." Molly Carter

#2 answer: "There's a horse dance I keep hearing about...and your a wicked good cook." Christy Hancock

#1 answer and tied with the other best all time answer: "You are super woman. I told TJ the other day that if I die and Daniel dies, he better get his name on a list to date you because I have never seen a more together, fun, crazy (in a good way) girl that can do EVERYTHING! Um...please let me know if TJ calls you before I kick the bucket..." Nikki Packer

Question 10- What am I most adamant about?

#3 answer: "Having fun!" pretty much everyone

#2 answer: "Life in general...making the most of it." Whitney Garrett

#1 answer: "Having fun and being kind. Cheesy, I know, but I believe that! Oh, and you apparently don't like it when Daniel tells you to get a REAL job." Nikki Packer

Question 11- Thought or memory when hearing my name?

#3 answer: "Mud fights, happy, bright colors." Molly Carter

#2 answer: "Cheer buddy/twin" Janelle Newman

#1 answer: "Just about every memory I have with you involves hiding behind or underneath something! Hiding behind a rock in Nate Cooper's yard. Hiding under benches in the school office during my stupid"Space Through Time" class. Hiding behind candy machines so I could get a look at Joel Pack (remember the kid with the mohawk?) Nikki Packer--she forgot to mention hiding inside of garbage cans!!!

Question 12- If you and I were stranded on a desert island, what is one thing I would bring?

#3 answer: "Melona Popsicles" Molly and Janelle

#2 answer: "Your awesome cell phone. Then you could stay connected to everyone and run your business from afar." Tara Bone

#1 answer and again tied for best all time answer: "Knowing you, we wouldn't need to bring anything because I'm sure you could cook us up something, look absolutely beautiful, and probably start your own business before I cleaned the sand out of my ears." Nikki Packer

Do you see why I love my friends?? If any of you want to meet the comedians in my life, let me know and I'll hook you up! Not that this is a competition by any means, but Nikki and Christy need to do these things professionally! Thanks for the great laughs everybody!!!

Blonde or Natural????

I just scheduled a hair appointment and now I need to decide- do I go back to being blonde or stay natural?? I want your honest opinion cause I'm really struggling with this one. Check out the pictures and let me know what you think.

Blonde Pro's:
1.Makes me feel a little younger
2.Makes me feel a little more sassy! (Not that I need much help with that one)
3.Daniel prefers blonde, but doesn't mind the natural color. (He would like me with purple hair though, let's be honest!)

Blonde Con's:
1.Way more high maintenance
2.A lot more expensive-although I think I can justify this as a business expense because "Cool Chicks" definitely need cute hair!!!!

Hooray for President Hinckley

Although he will be greatly missed by all the members of the Church, hooray for President Hinckley being able to go back to be with his sweet wife that he missed so much. Can you seriously imagine the return he had back to Heaven??!! Think of all the people there welcoming him back home. That would be an awesome sight to see. After all the hugs, he probably went right back to work!

My favorite memory of Gordon B. Hinckley would probably have to be when I saw him give his famous "Be" talk in the Marriott Center at BYU. I have my original notes to it somewhere. That was a fabulous talk that will be known throughout time as one of the "greats", especially for the youth of the Church. I love you President Hinckley, you will always hold a special place in my heart. Thank you for all of your inspired wisdom and the love we all felt from you for so many years.

Daniel..my sarcastic husband

So, Christy didn't officially tag me, but I'm copying her idea cause I think all of her ideas are clever (and she says she isn't creative). She tagged her husband Beau and I have in turn tagged mine, so you all can get a glimpse of what I live with daily! Please understand that Daniel is a smart A.. so half of his answers are serious and half are totally sarcastic but all are unedited, of course!


Two names you go by:
1. Wheetie
2. Re (short for retarded) :) my personal favorite

Here are his serious ones:
1. dbob
1. bobik

Two things you are wearing right now:
1. My towel shorts
2. garment top

Two things you want very badly at the moment:
1. My Wife
2. In her hawaiian coconuts

Two favorite pets you have had/have:
1. Jaxton
2. Blaykli

Two things you did last night:
1. Took a dump
2. Spooned with my wife (those should not be in the same sentence)

Two things you ate today:
1. Bagel Sandwich
2. Oatmeal

Two people you last talked to:
1. Charlie
2. Natalie

Two things you are doing tomorrow:
1. Scrubbing the bathroom
2. Working Out

Two longest car rides:
1. Greyhound bus from Cedar City, Utah to California when my car broke down in Utah somewhere. The bus had no air conditioning.
2. From Utah to Oklahoma in a 26 foot Uhaul pulling my car behind it with Jaxton and Eddie in the cab with me.

Two favorite beverages:
1. Lemonade
2. Our Special Mix (it's Lemon Lime Gatorade with Cherry Flavoring that you can only get in one store in Stillwater)

5 Random Facts about you:
1. Someday I want to write a book.
2. I was hit by a motorcycle on my bike on my mission.
3. I've had 2 root canals.
4. I ran into a brick wall playing football on my mission.
5. I want to be an Athletic Director at a college.

Hawaii...my favorite things...HOORAY!!!

My trip to visit my friend Molly in Hawaii was great! I can't say it was fabulous because kids were involved :) but we had a super fun time, especially when the kids were asleep! We spent time improving our blogs (a big Hooray to Molly for my new header and matching blog accessories that she designed herself). We learned how to change font sizes, add color, add more than one picture per post, etc. You just wait for all my new tricks that I'm sure you already know, but for some reason I struggle. Anyway... I totally have to share with you my very favorite things from Hawaii, are you ready for this?

#5 THe wiLd TUrkeYs

Yep, you heard me right, Wild Turkeys roaming all over the place on the Big Island of Hawaii. So random, which of course is why it's one of my favorite things!!!

#4 This one's a toss up between GecKo'S and the WilD BOaR that I saw stalking a poor little innocent goat.

The Gecko's were darling and everywhere, I loved them. Sorry I don't have a picture to post of the Wild Boar, that would have scared the crap out of me!

#3 My NEw haT

I know, isn't it the cutest thing you've ever seen? I bought this one my first trip to Kona and then I went back and bought another one this color and a black one!!! All of my purchases were fun, but this is one of my favorite things. Oh the ocean behind me was pretty cool too!!!

#2 These FAbulOus PoPSicLEs

I really can't express in words my love for these popsicles, these pictures are going to have to do the talking for me. I ate at least 2 a day and I want one so bad right now.

Why don't they bring things as good as this to Oklahoma, that is my question?

I LOVE YOU MELONA, ALWAYS AND FOREVER!

#1 oF CouRSe wAs mY BfF MOllY

Molly is the best and I love her and miss her. Thanks again Molly for everything, I had so much fun!!!!

If I were a...

If I were an animal, I would be a....GIRAFFE, no doubt, check out my neck!!!

If I were a city, I would be....probably PROVO as sad as that is to admit!

If I were a flower, I would be a...BRIGHT PINK DAISY

If I were a vegetable, I would be a...JALAPENO, cause their spicy :)

If I were a color, I would be...ORANGE, LIME GREEN, BRING PINK OR TURQUOISE, I'd be happy with any one of these.

If I were a fruit, I would be a...RASPBERRY

If I were a season, I would be...SUMMER preferably in Utah. I love Utah summers, especially when they involve Lake Powell.

If I were a shoe, I would be a...A CUTE PAIR OF TENNIS SHOES, not ones you exercise with, heaven forbid I do that, just cute ones you wear with fun outfits!

If I were a vehicle, I would be a...as bad as I want to say a MINIVAN, I don't think that describes me the best, so I would have to say a SLUG BUG!

If I were an appliance, I would be a...CROCK POT, because they are always reliable.

wait, is a crock pot an appliance?






If I were a Disney character, I would be...GOOFY!!! That one's self explanatory.

If I were a dessert, I would be...just the FROSTING on top of a fabulous cake!

If I were a time of day, I would be...9:00 p.m. kids are in bed and it's not to late to enjoy a good show and time with Daniel.

If I were a cereal, I would be...FRUIT LOOPS

If I were an instrument, I would be...A DRUM SET, cause they are loud and sometimes annoying!

Now I get to tag all of my blogging buddies, every single one of you!

Tag, you're it!!!!