Fight Night.............

I never thought in a million years that I would turn out to be a fight fan.....surprisingly it was so much fun! These guys are true athletes and it is so much fun to watch them work their magic. We had a great time and dinner was fantastic, we ate at Deigo's at the MGM and it was a great Mexican Restaurant. We got some pics at the fight; but, they were on our cell phone and aren't that great but we are going to show them anyway......


Karl and I at the Main Event! Not a great pic;
but, you can see Hatton on the screen in the background


The Winner was announced,
of course the losers corner threw in the towel!

Karl right after the Main Event.....it was awesome!

Again, pics not great but it is the Winner, Ricky Hatton!

Okay, so you can't really tell but that is Lennox Lewis
behind the blonde (he was walking by).

Another Weight-in Picture.....

We are finding more and more pictures online of Karl at the weigh-in. We found one at Golden Boy Promotions and it is so much fun to realize how worldwide this is going.....

The Main Event....well, at least for us.......

Today was they big day and Karl announced the weigh-ins. He said he had a lot of fun and it isn't over. We are going to the Boxing Matches tomorrow plus dinner with the radio guys. Here are some pics of his adventure......

Look at all the people, about 3,000-5,000!


The Main Event was announced by Michael Buffer.


Karl had his turn too......


Wow, this in intense......it's a face off......


It is so fun to see Karl doing what he loves......he did a great job!

And now in this corner.........

So Karl was driving home (to Henderson) from a job interview in Las Vegas and the local Sports Radio (KWWN: ESPN Radio in Las Vegas) decided to have a contest for an announcer (they needed someone to announce the weigh-ins on at the Boxing Championships Friday night); so, Karl went down and auditioned and the listeners picked the winner......which would be KARL!!! Yes, it is true! Karl is announcing the weigh-ins on Friday Night at the MGM for the World Championship Unification Bout. He also won tickets to the Title Match on Saturday, dinner at the MGM, an autographed (Ricky Hatton and Paulie Malignaggi) boxing glove and $20 bucks! Oscar De La Hoya will also be there too. We are so excited for him. Good Luck babe, I'm not a big boxing fan; but, I am a HUGH Karl FAN!!!


Karl and his autographed boxing glove

Shout out to Katie and Al

I just wanted to give a shout out to Katie and Al for being such a sweet family. I really enjoy their blog and I am glad I had the opportunity to meet them and have them in my life. I am sad that I live so far away and I don't think they will EVER know what their presence in the world has meant to people! Your positive attitude and love of life is an inspiration.
You guys are the BOMB!!


Katie and Al, aren't they cute!!

Threading.....

So, you may have heard of Plucking and Waxing; but, have you heard of Threading your Brows? Well, I decided to bite the bullet and let them take pictures of me going through the process so that you can see it being done. I have had waxing done and it is okay, hurts a little; but, it's okay. Threading doesn't really hurt and they do a really good job. I have had this done before so it was nice to have it done again. It takes less then 5 minutes.

Here are the pics.....

Hopefully, you can see the thread as she holds it in
each hand and her mouth...

A close up shot......they are so talented!


Another view of this unique procedure!!

Memories.....

I was going through my picture CD's and found these pics of me, Whitney and Chrissy. It seems like only yesterday that I graduated and left USU! Time really flies......

Jan's graduation from USU....with my friends...

A few months later Whitney, Jan, and Chrissy.....
one of my last days at USU!
I miss you guys!

The Breck Girls.....

Here is a pic of me and my sisters, Wendy and Nancy. This was supposed to be our trip to the Cayman Islands; but, a hurricane left us in Las Vegas!

Remembering the Veterans.......

Today is Veterans Day. Karl, Kaylee and I went to the local Veterans Memorial to remember those that have lost there lives so we could be free.....it was a beautiful place. Kaylee really loved the water fountain and I just could help but feel a sense of loss....especially because there are so many in this country who forget what was lost so that they can scream for "Political Correctness". Today that sacrifice will not be forgot......thank you to those who gave their lives, thank you to those whose family member gave their life and thank you to all those who are still sacrificing for their country! We appreciate you and we love you!!

Kaylee's favorite thing....she thought it was so nice.

She loved to just sit and reflect......

I really love this shot because the words..."We Can Live in Peace" can be seen with the reflection of the American Flag on the wall and the names of those that fought for our freedom......it is beautiful to see.....

Ethel M's Chocolate Factory.....

So, anytime we came on vacation to Las Vegas, we would visit Ethel M's Chocolate Factory and take a tour....so, since we all had today off we decided to go and try some free candy. Of course, Kolton and Kody declined to come; but, Karl, Kaylee and I went anyway. We had a fun time on the tour of the factory and walking the grounds where they were preparing for Christmas. It was funny to see Santa, a Snowman and reigndeer in the desert landscape; but, it was still fun....here are some of our pics from the adventure:

Santa rides on a boat now.......

and in a Helicopter.....lol

Karl and Kaylee are at the North Pole


This is the first Snow I have seen in Nevada


Karl and I, Kaylee takes great pictures


We like to be silly too........


Karl watching them make candy.........


Kaylee thinks this is a really cool process.


Isn't this a cactus made of Chocolate......


See there are snowman in Nevada!

Girls night out!

My sweet sister Lisa came to visit and brought another one of our friends with her, Vanessa. We had a great time! Lisa taught me to play craps and we sang Karaoke (mostly Vanessa, LOL).

I have known Lisa since I was a VERY young child and we grew up together! We have laughed, cried and had so much joy together! Thanks girl for being such a great friend and sis!!

Jan, Lisa and Vanessa....girls night out!

Mamma Mia

I won tickets to Mama Mia from the local radio station; so, Kolton and I went to see the show.
It was fantastic! We had so much fun!!

Jan and Kolton, Holding our Mamma Mia award letter!!
It was so much fun!

Karl's Dad, Roy....

Karl's Dad, Roy, is one of my favorite people in this world. He is so kind, sincere, and loving. I really love these pictures of him that Karl took.....if you know Roy, it is just him! He walked and climbed all over the mountain and wore Karl out! If you see him sitting, it is probably because Karl was tired! Karl did a great job taking these pics....thanks babe!

Roy is determined to keep climbing up.....

Roy loves the mountains....
he and Karl have a lot of great memories there.

Roy taking a much deserved (but probably not needed) rest.

Roy climbing the mountain.
If you know him, this will look familiar to you.

Roy looking for that "Buck"......

A Hunting we will go.....or at least Karl will.....

Karl and his Dad (and other family members) went hunting a couple of weeks ago up Spring City Canyon. Karl just went along for the ride and his dad got this nice Buick. Karl said he had a great time; but, that keeping up with his dad was really hard. Roy is in great shape. Here are the pics for that event:

Karl in his hunting gear.....or Hawaii "want to be in" outfit??

Karl's Dad, Roy, and his Buck.....how about some deer jerky Roy???

We should be getting more pictures soon and will post them as soon as possible.

Kolton, Kolton, Kolton....

Kolton had a "Murder Mystery" party with his High School Drama Club. His part in the Party is a "Scottish Businessman"....So I had only a few hours to sew a kilt....and here it is.....

His dad was nice enough to make his little "purse"
(I don't know what it is really called).....of course Utah could be apart of it..... :-)

It wouldn't be Kolton if there wasn't playing around....
here he is showing off the pleats on the back of the kilt.

Happy Halloween!! Part Three......

We went back to Utah for Halloween so I have more pics of Kaylee.....she also cut off her long hair. It was hard for me at first; but, she kept reminding me that it was for a good cause, "Locks of Love". She is definitely right!!! I had my hair cut on Friday morning and Kaylee really wanted hers done too, so my dear friend Tracy cut her hair Friday night....she is so sweet!!

Kaylee and I just before she went "Trick or Treating with her friends"

Kaylee just before her hair was cut!

Tracy making the final cut......

Tracy holding up the two pony tails she cut from Kaylee's Hair...THANK YOU Tracy for being such a great friend and doing this favor for Kaylee....we love and miss you!!

Kaylee holding her hair....it will now go to "Locks of Love"....
I will get some great pics of her new hair do soon.