Super Angie...SEXY?

Today, while driving home from school, Dallin said, "Mom, Sami and Aynslea (both girls) are sexy!".

My jaw dropped.

Dallin is in first grade. How does he know what sexy is?

Still shocked, I asked, "Who told you they are sexy?"
"No one, I just know they are."
"Um...do you know what sexy means?"
"yes, but I forget."
"Well, what does it mean to you?" I questioned.
"Um, I don't know."
"Who taught you the word "sexy"? "

and here is the zinger...

"I learned it from you, Mama!"

WHAT?!?!?!

"huh?"
"well, I heard you say something about sexy books...or magazines. When you were on the phone talking to Gaga (grandma)." he said.

????
"Um, you mean FASHION MAGAZINES?"

"uh. yeah. I guess thats what you said." he answered.

LOL

Wow, what a fantastic mom I am.

--Super SEXY Angie.

Super Angie...collecting goods for Refugees**reminder**

I got an email from my mom's church branch back in Moscow, Russia. The youth from their church recently collected clothing and delivered it to a refugee camp about 100km north of Moscow, Russia--the camp has people from Afghanistan, Iraq and Iran. While they were there, they asked what other types of things the people need. They said Fabric and sewing things.

They are trying to teach lifetime skills to their young people so they are continually in need of fabric or sewing material. They use the fabric to make clothes, bedding and anything else that they can. They also take some of these items to sell after they have made them which in turn helps them to support themselves while living at the camp.

If you would like to donate, it would be greatly appreciated.

DETAILS: My parents will be coming to the states twice to take donations home with them. (Its not safe to mail stuff to Russia.)

IN UTAH: donate to my house in Lehi by January 2nd, 2008 OR March 1st, 2008

IN WASHINGTON STATE: Contact me privately and we can set up a drop off around these same dates.

Money can also be donated and then my mom or I will buy fabric to donate in your name. :)

ITEMS NEEDED/REQUESTED: light weight fabric (no wool or Corduroy), sewing and knitting needles, thread. My mom said, even small amounts of fabric that you have left over from a project can be helpful. **no Christmas fabrics.

We are so blessed to live in the United States and have so many things. Please contact me if you would like to help with this, or have further questions.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
--Super Angie

Super Angie...birthday blog candy winner

and the winner is.... WHITNEY! Congrats Whitney, you win a beautiful, sparkly necklace from Lia Sophia...enjoy! I picked Whitney, because she is just like me--she loves her birthday to be special. :)

My birthday started off rough, but it has turned out fantastic. My mom called and cheered me up. Then my dad called me and made me laugh. Next my brother Jeff called and we talked and talked. It was great. I have gotten some nice birthday emails from Laura, my dad and my mom and I just feel special. I was supposed to go out to lunch with my great friend Julie, but I canceled because I was feeling sorry for myself (lame huh?), but she understood and sent me lots of well wishes.

I am feeling so special today... thanks everyone!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!

--Super Angie
PS... just got a FANTASTIC birthday visit from Tiff and Tyler. Thanks you guys from the awesome winter hat (Tiff made a hat that says, "CHICKS WITH PICKS" on it--which is an event I want to go to where girls learn to ice climb). It was a great visit and really cheered me up!
PPS...got a fun voice mail from my brother Paul. THANKS for the birthday wishes!
PPPS....got a text message from my awesome climbing friend Megan (did the HERA event with her). Thanks M!!
PPPPS....Julie stopped by, gave me a giant hug and a fun gift--sparkling apple cider, loaf of homemade bread, a soup mix and some carmel popcron. HOW AWESOME!
PPPPPS....got an email from Emily wishing me a great birthday. Thanks Girl!
PPPPPPS.... I have had an AWESOME birthday (except for locking the keys in the car and having to call Shannon to pick up Dallin from school!)-- Paul came over and brought a birthday gift for me and Dallin (I got Carmel Apple Waffel mix--YUM!!!), and then Rick and the kids loaded me up with fun gifts--all wrapped cutely in pink poka-dots. Got a new chalk bag (pink flowers!), a white roxy watch, black socks with snow flakes on them, a christmas CD and a new coat! Its orange and its ARC'TERYX brand--so awesome!!!!
PPPPPPPS....We had a great family dinner and Tanith screamed in the car--but this has been one of my best birthdays ever...even with the screaming! :) AND My neice and nephew each called me to wish me a Happy Birthday! Yea! AND, while driving, we ran into my friend Cathy, and she handed me my birthday gift out her window--we stopped traffic--totally funny-- Thanks for the Scentsy burner and bar. :)
PPPPPPPPS.... Whitney was a doll and came and watched the kids so Rick and I could hang at Starbucks, enjoy some hot chocolate (peppermint!) and gaze lovingly into each other's eyes. Then when we came home (to a tidy house!!), Whit gave me a pair of darling earrings and some yummy chapstick. THANKS! I also got a voice mail from my friend Amy who sang HAPPY BIRTHDAY to me.

This morning, I was thinking this was going to be the worst birthday ever. BUT I have counted every blessing so to speak and realize there are more people who care for me then I had thought, and that feels good. Thanks to everyone who played a part in making my birthday special. It all means a lot! :)

Super Angie...collecting goods for Refugees

I got an email from my mom's church branch back in Moscow, Russia. The youth from their church recently collected clothing and delivered it to a refugee camp about 100km north of Moscow, Russia--the camp has people from Afghanistan, Iraq and Iran. While they were there, they asked what other types of things the people need. They said Fabric and sewing things.

They are trying to teach lifetime skills to their young people so they are continually in need of fabric or sewing material. They use the fabric to make clothes, bedding and anything else that they can. They also take some of these items to sell after they have made them which in turn helps them to support themselves while living at the camp.

If you would like to donate, it would be greatly appreciated.

DETAILS: My parents will be coming to the states twice to take donations home with them. (Its not safe to mail stuff to Russia.)

IN UTAH: donate to my house in Lehi by January 2nd, 2008 OR March 1st, 2008

IN WASHINGTON STATE: Contact me privately and we can set up a drop off around these same dates.

Money can also be donated and then my mom or I will buy fabric to donate in your name. :)

ITEMS NEEDED/REQUESTED: light weight fabric (no wool or Corduroy), sewing and knitting needles, thread. My mom said, even small amounts of fabric that you have left over from a project can be helpful. **no Christmas fabrics.

We are so blessed to live in the United States and have so many things. Please contact me if you would like to help with this, or have further questions.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
--Super Angie

Super Angie...birthday blog candy reminder

Scroll down and comment on my blog candy...the surprise is Jewelery! (and right now, only 5 people have commented (Tiff commented twice and Rick commented--doubt Rick would want the prize!).

--Super Angie

Super Angie...crazy shoppers

Okay, serious question....

Do these Christmas shoppers that are out on the roads, in parking lots, at resturants, in Costco and filling up the malls and stores...have they really never gone shopping before? Why are they all so crazy? They drive like they have never seen traffic before. They speed to get a parking spot, when in reality, there are 50 spots all around them. They wave their hands in the air and shout things at you as you drive past them. In the stores, they suddenly forget simple rules, like walk on the right side, stand patiently in line, don't shove. In Costco, its like they have never eaten before in their life. Suddenly the small samples are a buffet and they swarm the poor ladies. They park their carts and hog a whole isle so they can get the next batch of popcorn chicken the lady is cooking. Forget about the fact that there are actually people who want to buy the things that are being sampled--no, these people have to create an all you can eat buffet. I am surprised they don't bring in a TO-GO box to take samples with them. People that have never developed film in their whole life, show up at the photo center and can't figure anything out--can't even figure out how to stand in line to ask for help! And if they see you reaching for something they had their eye on...oh my gosh! Watch out! (forget the fact that there is a pile of the same item, so its not like its the last one!)

PURE MADNESS!!!

Ho ho ho...Merry Christmas everyone! (btw...the sleighride picture has NOTHING to do with this post...just thought it was festive!)

--Super Angie

Super Angie...we are on TV!!!

Click on this!

and you can watch us during the news segment from last night. We were on channel 4, ABC, at 5:30 and also at 10pm. This morning we were shown and talked about on Good Things Utah at 10am. :)

The kids are soooo excited to be on TV!

-_Super Angie

Super Angie...TOYS FOR TOTS

Today I took Dallin out of school early and headed up to Murray, UT, to an Albertson's grocery store that was participating in TOYS FOR TOTS with the ladies from Good Things Utah.

The boys were excited and fully understood the reason we were going--to buy toys for kids who don't have any.

We arrived and saw an Army truck parked out front that was loaded up with toys. Very cool!! As we walked inside, right away we saw Nicea and Mike from Good Things Utah. The kids recognized them and we had fun chatting (about fashion, China, Christmas shopping etc). Nicea fell in love with Tanith (can you blame her?). There were also a bunch of Marines there helping. Very very cool!!! Tanith enjoyed eating a cookie and Brennan got his coat pockets stuffed with chocolates from Nicea.

Dallin and Brennan immediately found where all the toys were stacked up for sale and started loading up the cart. They had a $200 total limit and we actually did really well--$215 for our grand total. They picked monster trucks that make music, pirate ships, race cars, tea sets, barbie dolls, hot wheel cars, checkers, lizards, baby toys, build a bear toys and many others. They just had so much fun picking stuff out.

After we paid, we went back to where Nicea and Mike were and found that Angie had now shown up. She recognized us, which was fun (we have met her a few times at Good Things Utah events and occasionally I email with her). Then she surprised us...she wanted to film the boys loading up the army truck with the toys!!! So, we went outside with a film crew. The Marines helped the boys up into the truck and then we started handing them toys from the cart. They had soooo much fun stacking the toys in the truck and getting so much attention. Then Angie interviewed them for the news tonight! They did soooo well in their little interview--they were thoughtful about their answers and knew exactly why they needed to give these toys away. I am so proud of them! I knew Dallin would understand, but Brennan really surprised me with his interview.

THEN Angie interviewed ME! OH MY GOSH! Totally funny.

Anyway, it was a great, heart warming time and I am glad we went. Well worth taking Dallin out of school for this. I am sure they won't forget this anytime soon!

--Super Angie

Super Angie...Birthday Blog Candy

cake photo from www.decadencebyjk.com/weddingcakes.htm

Spread the word...
I am doing a Birthday Blog Candy.

I got the idea from my Super friend Tara. Here's what it is:

I ask a question on my blog. You answer. On my birthday (in one week...Dec 18th), I will pick a winner and they get a suprise from me. The prize is gonna be a fun one! :)

So here is my question:

Whats your favorite thing to do on your birthday?

My answer: Ice Skate! I love taking friends skating. And since my birthday is in December, a lot of people find it to be a Christmas tradition, so I don't have to beg too much...especially if there is Hot Chocolate involved! hee hee

GOOD LUCK BLOGGERS!
--Super Angie (still sick)

PS..I am obsessed with fancy cakes, like this beautiful one. If anyone ever wants to give me a fancy cake as a gift...I wouldn't complain! ;)

Super Angie...sick, really sick

Oh man...I am so sick. Rick has to work late and I can't handle the kids.

Super Angie...Christmas foods and traditions...

As Christmas is approaching, it got me started thinking about eating yummy Christmas food. This year, we are spending Christmas in Keystone and we are taking Tiff and Tyler with for the first few days of our trip. YEA! So fun. Can't wait! I plan on making Kase Spetzle while they are there with us and honestly, there will probably be left overs since I make a large batch, so thats what we will eat on Christmas eve. I know no one in my family will complain!

Waibel Traditions: Growing up, we would travel to Sacramento--Christmas eve with Aunt Ursula and Uncle Frank (my dad's sister). Christmas morning with my grandpa and grandma (my mom's parents). Christmas day with Uncle Ed (my mom's brother) and then down to my Oma's house for a few days. I loved all these traditions, and I am honestly sad that we no longer do these things...people have died, moved, or grown apart. Cousins are all now older, with families of their own. I do remember fondly though, sitting on Aunt Ursula's couch with my cousins, hanging spoons from our noses. :) Oma's house was always fun...a closet filled with special toys and puzzels for us kids to play with. Plates of Lebkuchen were always a favorite (German cookies). Interesting paintings and posters from Germany. Music boxes on display. There were also music boxes at my Grandma's house too. And gum in the end kitchen drawer. Swinging on the swing set out back and riding on the giant Tricycle. Of course, the big wooden swing was a favorite on the front porch.

This year we are sure to make new traditions as we spend the first of many Christmases in Keystone. We have decided to decorate our tree there with cookies...so I know that will be something we will do the first few days we are there.

So, as Christmas approaches...tell me about some of your traditions...or favorite memories.

--Super Angie...ahh...Lebkuchen! Lecker!

Super Angie...winter wonderland sickness

Well, its beautiful outside, but inside my chest hurts. We got so much snow..l love how it looks outside with Christmas lights and fresh snow. But oh man...this crud I have is horrible. It settled in my chest and gives me the type of cough that roughs up your throat and makes your ears hurt each time you cough. Today has really been the worse, but tonight, I feel like I may be over the worst of it.

Thanks Rick for taking good care of me. I love you!

--Super *cough* Angie

Super Angie...Birthday snakes

All the kids

Dallin loved his gifts

Dallin holding Sausage

Tanith riding Twinkle Toes...she doesn't like him!

The kids sure enjoyed Twinkle Toes though

Dallin with Bubbles

Bubbles is wrapped around his leg!!

Josh with Peaches

Dallin's Favorite Snake...PEACHES!!!

Issac with Slice

Dallin with Squish, Slice and Peaches

The kids having fun holding squish!

Julie and Josh with Sausage

Eli with Slice

Me with Squish

Ryann with Peaches

Sami with Sausage

Me with Bubbles the snake

So, yesterday was the much anticipated 7th Birthday Party for Dallin. We hired our rock climbing friend Shane (from Utah Scales and Tails) to come do a reptile show. I swore up and down that I would never be one of those parents that hires ponies and clowns and big blow up jumpy thingys for a birthday party, but since we know Shane, he gave us a great price. He actually couldn't attend last minute, so his two assistants came instead, and because of this mix up, he gave us the show for free. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DALLIN!

Dallin invited a bunch of friends and thankfully, a bunch of their mom's decided to stay and help. It was fun to have Terece, Summer and Julie there--plus their kids.

Rick filmed the whole thing, which will be fun to watch or show to Grandma later.

Dallin got to help a lot with the show, and I even got in on the action, with two big snakes--I was actually quite scared!

It was a great party full of fun animals, great friends and lots of laughter!

--Super Angie...

Super Angie...Super Rick

My husband is so amazing. He runs his own businesses, runs our family, stays healthy, keeps up with news and current events, reads, listens to books on tape, plays with the kids, gives me a break, encourages me to try new things and work out and get healthy...he does so much.

Ever since Rick and I met, we both knew there was this magic between us. We, infact, call it magic. We know we are meant to be together, and although we fight and have our differences, I know its true--we are meant for each other.

Hes my best friend and I know I'm his.

Thanks Rick for brightening up my life and opening my eyes to so many things.

I love you....

--Super Angie

Super Angie...Christmas ideas

I loved the comment Tiff gave me on one of my previous blogs about remembering Christmas, getting into the Christmas spirit and so forth, So I wanted to create this post to hear from others...

What traditions do you do?

How do you remember that Christmas is more then Santa and hot chocolate?

How do you get into the Christmas spirit?

--Super Angie..awaiting your posts.

Super Angie...actually reading?!

HOLY SNOT! Angie is actually reading!!!

So, at a recent visit to Borders (honestly, I went in there to grab a Peppermint Hotchocolate...Seattle's Best Coffee makes such YUMMMMMY hot chocolate) and while walking around, I found a book by "Posh Spice" Victoria Beckham. I must say, if you enjoy fashion, or if you have no clue about fashion and want to learn what not to wear, this is a great book for you! Victoria takes you through shirts, tops, shoes etc and tells you what to wear with what style, where to buy it (everything from the GAP to Gucci).

Its fun to read a book written by a Brit because they use such different wording then we Americans do.

So, my quiz today, without cheating and googling the term, can you tell me what the Brits mean when they say:

Knickers
Vests
Jumpers

GOOD LUCK!

--The fashionable Super Angie signing off...

Super Angie...super Christmas

So, my friend Emily just reminded me of one of my favorite Christmas songs(simply because she lives in the greater Seattle area)....

CHRISTMAS IN THE NORTHWEST

The wind may not blow
Might not even snow
But there's nothing like Christmas
Right here at home

It may not be white
Might be a rainy night
But there's nothing like sharing
The sounds and the sights of ...

Christmas in the Northwest
Is a gift that we can share
Christmas in the Northwest
Is a child's answered prayer

Take away the presents
And you still will have a tree
For Christmas in the Northwest
Is a gift God wrapped in green

That first Christmas night
Under just one light
In a small town, a child came down
The Father's gift of love and life

And so, I dedicate this prayer
To the children in our care
That we teach them of the gifts of love
He has planted everywhere
Just like ...

Christmas in the Northwest
It's a gift that we can share
Christmas in the Northwest
Is a child's answered prayer

If you take away the presents
Why, they still will have a tree
For Christmas in the Northwest
Is a gift God wrapped in green

And I know it may not turn out white
But it's still 'silent night'
So gather those you love
And tell the story of the gift of living
Believe we see from the one who's giving
Giving us ...

Christmas in the Northwest
Is a gift that we can share
Christmas in the Northwest
Is a child's answered prayer

And even if you take away the presents
I still would have a tree
For Christmas in the Northwest
Is a gift God wrapped in green

That God wrapped up in green

Christmas in the Northwest
Is a gift God wrapped up in green

Signing off...Super Angie (dreaming of the Pacific Northwest)

Super Angie...trying hard

Its Christmas time. I need to get into the "spirit" of things. This weekend had plenty of downs and a few ups. I did some holiday crafts with the kids, which was great. We watched a blue jay visit our deck and eat from our bird feeder--which was wonderful to see, both for me and the kids.

But, I also had real down times this weekend. Mad, angry, frustrated, depressed.

This week, I really need to get "spiritual" I guess and start remembering what this season is all about.

How are you going to remember Christmas this year? I need some suggestions...

Super Angie

Super Angie...funny Brennan

Rick was laying on the bed after a tough day of skiing. I had just finished scratching his back, when Brennan walked in, jumped on the bed and started scratching his back. Then his arm, then his head, . Then Brennan said, " I can scratch your bum bum" and he promptly started scratching Rick's behind! LOL Then he moved on to his legs and feet, back to his back and his side. "Rick turn over so I can scratch your belly." The whole time Brennan is breathing heavy and smiling so big. He worked so hard that he was out of breathe!

Kids are funny!

--Super Angie

Super Angie...in winter its a marshmellow world

Okay, so I can't stand that song...gets stuck in my head all the time, but looking outside, it is gorgeous white. We are here in Keystone and its simply magical.

There is something special about driving into Eagle and then Summit County. When you first see the trees lit up in Avon and Beaver Creek, you know you are getting close. They dot the hill side...year round actually. They aren't just Christmas trees, but maybe we'll call them Mountain resort trees...

Driving into Vail valley, you see them everywhere. Think Temple square quality Christmas lights. All the freeway off ramps have the evergreen trees decked out. Some large, some small, all beautiful. They circle the round abouts in all the towns. They welcome visitors to cities, towns, villages, neighborhoods and of course, ski resorts.

It was fun driving onto Wildirishman road last night; having it snow covered, packed with cars and skiiers unloading their suitcases. It was only 32 degrees, so quite comfortable for walking around. This morning, we woke up to fresh snow, snow falling and just a gorgeous Marshmellow world.

Still can't stand that song!
--Super Angie