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AMAZING Date Night with Alicia Keys!

I can't say I'm into music like I use to be when I was younger, but throughout the years Alicia Keys has always been one of my favorites. I still remember getting Alicia Keys first CD in 2001 and falling in love with her music! I loved her simplicity and how true she was to herself, her music and her fans. I loved that none of her music was trashy, but pure and always dealt with elements of the heart. Nothing changed about her when seeing her in person for the first time; she walked in with some black pumps, some pink jeans, and a tshirt with a butterfly on it. Her hair was back in a ponytail and she brought her game to the table as her music poured out and put us all in awe! Throughout the night she also shared it with her backup singers and band. She was so relaxed and really did make us feel a part of her show. We definitely got to see the prodigious piano player she is, hear her raw vocals, and dance to her- out of this world entertainment! Her music definitely took me and Dan for a good ride as her ballads center around love, heartbreak, and romance. "I keep on fallin, in and out of love with you", "Some people want it all, but I don't want nothing at all", "No one, no one, no one, can get in the way of what I'm feeling". What a blessing to be able to listen to one of the best voices out there in the pop/R&B world! Each song was full of emotion! I think me and Dan feel in love with Alicia time and time again as she performed! It was amazing to be in the front and see her in action...Alicia was beautiful, was committed and pushed the limits of her vocal range last night! Hearing her in concert was like magic, because her stellar performance kept us wanting more. There was both young and old at the concert, even senior citizens strolled in for a fun night. Abravenal Hall was jam packed, but a nice venue where everyone could enjoy and not feel so crowded. She was so down to earth and definitely an inspiration! This was probably one of the funnest date nights ever! Thanks Hun!

Working Mobile!

Drum roll! So after saving my money for a long time I finally invested in a blackberry. I think as a mom when we want to save money for our own personal needs and wants, it gets difficult because our children, husband, and others are always coming first. I don't know how many times I had put off purchasing this phone because other things always came up and my needs were always secondary. So I waited over a year just because I didn't want to spend $500 for it...I know many already have blessed their lives with this gadget...but for me, this little baby is what is going to allow me to work from my car, on vacation, and literally anywhere I go- GOIN MOBILE BABY! Everything on my laptop is in this device and I can't wait to be able to have the freedom that I've always wanted. Seriously for those who work from home and have clientele and emails to respond to, this is it! Already planning my trips; California next month, Australia in December, and working from anywhere I go. Thanks Blackberry, you are the sweetest phone I've come to own!

Typical Work Day at home

So finally I have afforded the luxury of working from home and this is what it usually emcompasses; "Mom, we promise to be quiet in your office", "Mom, look! look!", crying, fighting, and then I have to chase my kids out of my office like shown in the last photo. Bruce is usually the only one that listens when he is off track and home, but the other two I can never prepare for enough because they are always discovering something new daily. Each day is always full of excitement as I'm constantly trying to implement and enhance my skills in keeping my kids occupied while working. Some days are good, some days are not so nice, but all in all by the end of the day I'm just grateful to be able to help my husband in providing for our family while being home with my kids at the same time. As you can see above, even when I want a break I have my little secretary step in and take my calls, do some work on my laptop, and fill in for me when needed:)! Gotta love it!

Go Emi! Go Emi! Go!

Emeli had her own cheerleaders at her last soccer game. Considering that Lehua is asking for Emeli on a daily basis this was definitely a treat for her and my boys to watch their big sis. Emi play soccer. Emi did a great job though as she took control of the soccer ball many times and worked with her team to get it down to the goalie. We had so much fun cheering her on as she brought her team to victory! Afterwards we took the kiddoz out to eat to celebrate with Em. We love you Emi!

Boondocks Rocks!

Boondocks Rocks!

 As summer has come to an end, we were lucky to end it with a bang at Boondocks family center.  Its suprising how many times I must of driven past this place on my way up to Utah county and never checked it out.  One evening as we were getting ready for dinner little Lina called and said that they wanted to celebrate Aine's 3rd bday reo quick at Boondocks.  We got lost trying to find the entry to the center but once we got there, the phrase "Boondocks rock Mom!" was repeated time and time again.  We were so happy that we had dropped everything to celebrate Aine's bday because it allowed us to meet Boondocks for the first time.  For those of you from Utah county, in my opinion this by far outbeats trafalga, and is alot of fun!  They say that because this place is located at the foothill of the Wasatch Mountains, you can relax while watching your kids have the time of their life!  This place seriously was great as we got all day passes to do the following: Go - Karts, bumper boats, miniture golf, batting cages, laser tag, kiddie cove (this huge contraption compound for lil' kids with some obstacles, slides, etc.), Max flight simulator, huge arcade, etc. to name a few.  My boys absolutely loved it and didn't want to leave.  We got there at 7pm and didn't leave until midnight.  After the party I asked how much did it cost per person to have an unlimited pass and found out that it was $25/$18, which probably is the reason why we have never attempted to take our kids there.  We sure did have alot of fun big (adults) and small kids alike.  Thanks Aine for an adventurous night!