Disneyland

As you can tell by pictures and for those of you who read Kathy's blog...I went to Disneyland with the Trev and Kat fam! We had the funnest time! I loved being there with Parks, Ev, Fletch, and Joss - they made it so much fun! (Trev and Kat you guys were ok to be with :) JK!!) Actually I have been to Dland more times with Kathy than I have anyone else - we first went to Dland together when we were 14 years old! Who knew 15 years later we would still be going and this time with her 4 kids! The boys were so cute and they braved all the big kid rides - we somehow talked/tricked them into the Tower of Terror! I never thought I would go to the haunted mansion 6+ times... but I did and I loved it more everytime! It even made me teary eyed (get help!) dont know if it was because that is Parker and Ev's fav movie and they were excited or if I just got excited for Christmas - prob a combo of both!! Can't wait to go at Christmas time although I may lose my mind (in a good way) because two of my favorite things...Christmas + Disneyland = OVERWHELMING!! Thanks Trev and Kat for letting me tag along!

Some excitement in My Life!

So as many of you know my dental career started back in the day right after high school when good ol' Dr Stapley so graciously offered to train me to be his assistant (still do not know what possessed him to do such a thing) But boy am I grateful! so long story short...I worked there for several years until I decided to do the hygiene thing - when I started school - not working for Stapley felt like the weirdest thing in the world...after all it was all I knew for ten years - After I graduated I started temping -- this made me really really miss the comfort of Dr. Stapley's office! Unfortunately, for me, his hygienists have both been there for several years and there was not a position open there......UNTIL LAST WEEK!!! One of his hygienists has decided to move to California....And guess who is headed back!! YEP TRACIE!! I could not be happier! This has been such a blessing because temping has been SO SLOW right now I have not really been working enough! So I am super grateful for this opportunity and cant wait to start on the 20th for Dr. Stapley and crew.....again!!

My other exciting news is that I am going to Oregon in November! Arlene, Tonja, and I are headed to Seaside to stay on the coast in a beach house for 5 days! We are going to celebrate Arlene's big 3-0!! I am super excited although I think we might freeze to death! But I cant wait!! I love traveling with these two...we have been to Cali a few times together and we conquered a ten day trip with 6 girls in NYC! I'm excited for our new adventure! If anyone has been there or has suggestions of what we should do lmk! Tonja and Arlene don't worry I have the count down going we leave in 26 days!

NOT GOOD!!

What beats getting pulled over???

Having your 2 nieces with you when it happens...

What beats that???

Having your Brother Sister-in-law there to watch the whole thing

And what can beat that.....

Having Chad send me this picture message while the cop is writing my ticket!!

Thanks for documenting Chad....

Yep that is me....Congrats!

Now this happened about a month ago... HOWEVER...I got the privelege of going to the Mesa court house today! HATED IT!!! I do not know if anyone has had this wonderous oppurtunity...but turns out it was pretty gross! I wanted to bathe in hand sanitizer after I left! Luckily I ended up with a bargain priced ticket of $173 and I made a friend named Angel... who is not only 20 and headed to prison but has been been there 2 times before...Don't worry he assured me he was a good person and not to be afraid him! And I wasn't....FALSE!! There was a dude who looked like Snoop Dogg and was yelling obscenities at the top of his lungs...Also met a pregnant girl who proceeded to tell me she had to see a judge because she had a suspended license because she had 3 unpaid tickets....Not sure why everyone decided to tell me there legal issues...But it was FULL ENTERTAINMENT!!! Lets just say I was more than grateful to get the heck out of there! And I have renewed my commitment to be a law abiding citizen!!

Random Highlights

Apparently I never posted this....and it is not really finished but..... here is a partial blog I started awhile ago and never finished! I promise a better blog will follow - but I will at least put this half one out there....

So I have been a terrible blogger lately - and everytime I have something to blog about I decide it will take too long to do...So anyway...Thought I would give a few randome highlights of my life in the last few months...so here goes

Moved to Phoenix in July....FULL entertainment ....staying at my Dads while he is in Colorado...

I live down the street from Chris, Heather, and Madi (Best part of being here!)

Went to Utah...to see April and Michelle - SO much fun!!

Started temping for work - Now that is an adventure...

First Dr. I tempted for apparently wasn't into that whole professional Doctor attire...he wore sandals, sweatpants, and a half way unbuttoned shirt - GOO!!

The Second Dr. I temped for...well...lets see...had rings on every finger, a watch with more bling on it than who knows what, and he had more product in his hair than I put in mine in a week.....and lets just say his assistant was introduced to me as the Doctor's lover...and he would be of the male gender... HIGHLY ENTERTAINING....

Its a freaky world out there!

I NEVER knew how much I would miss good ol Mesa...and the "normal" dentists that have practices there

Also discovered I HATE Phoenix Walmarts....at least the one on Thomas! I VOW TO NEVER GO THERE AGAIN!!

A Shout out to Arlene, Tonja and Mr. Phelps

I Can't lie....I am smitten!!
I just can't deal with this guy! He has been the highlight of my days for the last week! And last night just topped it off! So this post is dedicated to him - How do you describe this guy? He is a killer swimmer, he's humble, his body is easy on the eyes, and he is cute about his Mom, I even like his crazy teeth! i just love him! This post is also a shout out for Arlene and Tonja....we went to dinner last night and they were giving me a hard time for not posting on my blog....so this one is for you girls too! They both became fully aware of my obsession on Sat. night when we watched his last race at their house...We had a great time at dinner and watching my boyfriend get his 8th gold! So I realize this is a random update....(I promise I will give an overview update soon!) But Arlene and Tonja this is for you....and yes you guys can both be bridesmaids at our wedding....(no worries it will be after our Seaside trip...and the primary program!)

Get your Tag on!

Heather tagged me so here it goes...
How to play this game. Post these rules on your blog; List 3 joys, 3 fears, 3 goals, 3 current obsessions/collections, 3 random surprising facts about yourself. Tag 5 people at the end of your post by leaving their names....

3 JOYS
-My nieces and nephews
-Cleaning teeth
-Music

3 FEARS
-Orange groves at night
-Sasquatch
-Losing someone close to me

3 Goals
-Go to Europe this year
-Go thru the temple this summer
-Complete my year supply this year

3 Obsessions
This is a bad one - I find myself obsessed with many things!
-Getting my stinking hygiene license - its making me insane waiting for it!!
-Flossing and cleaning my tongue (sounds gross I know!!)
-So you think you can dance - love it!
-And I will always be obsessed with U2

3 Suprising facts about me...
-I can't roller skate
-I've worked for the same Dr. for 11 years!
-I LOVE school - I love learning - if I did not do hygiene school I would go into teaching american history or go into psychology

And I tag.....April, Cami D., Lindsay, Trev, and Arlene

I am Thankful for life!

I have not updated in a bit.....(sorry Kat - I said I am sorry!) And there will be more exciting updates hopefully soon...But as for right now....today...Just want to say I am incredibly grateful for my life and the happiness I enjoy daily.....I have SO much to be grateful for and I think many times I take life for granted....Life is good - I am happy to be alive and have the life I have going for myself.....I have an incredible family that I love dearly....I have amazing friends........Words can't describe my deep appreciation for my knowledge of the church and the happiness and peace it brings me....without these three things life would mean nothing....I am thankful for life!