Learning to let go!

So you would think that I wouldn't be learning this lesson so soon. Learning to let go of one of your kids and letting them make their life choices. My lil sister has always been one of my own kids. I have taken care of her since she was a little baby. Growing up with a single mom, makes you grow up as well. Even Justin knew going into our marriage that I basically already had a kid. She is my baby, my best friend, and most importantly my lil sister! I love her so much, and there isn't anything I wouldn't do for her. I have seen her struggle with so much in her life, and most of it being at such a young age. She's driven, dedicated, and intelligent. I see so much happening in her future, and know she will go very far. So why am I having a problem with her choices...

Well for the past year she has been getting ready to graduate highschool and move on to college. Her goal is to get into the medical field, and push forward to being a Dr. She was accepted to the University of Utah, and was so happy. But as it gets closer, her fears are starting to set in. She procrastinated on getting the student aid apps turned in. So now its crunch time, and she thinks..well thiss is getting too hard so maybe I should just stick to what I know, and feel comfortable with and go to Snow! I have no problem with Snow. I think it is a great school. But do I think its the school for my sis...NO. I have alot of reasons for why I think this. I want to see her do her very best, and take the hard things in life and just run with them. She has always taken the harder course. She has never settled. So why now? Why when this will be one of your bigger decisions in life settle and take the easier course, because it would be the less scary choice. I just want what is best for her. I know she has to make her own choices, and learn from them. I know thats the only way to grow up. Thats where I just need to let go, and keep my mouth shut.

I've been so torn with this. Because I want her to know how I feel, but I also want her to know that I do support her in everything she decides to do. I probably haven't shown that with these college conversations. I hate fighting with her..it hurts! You never want to fight with your best friend! So now I just have to learn to let go.......

Sorry people just venting!

Justin's B-day Bash

So most of Justin's friends was going to be gone this weekend for an away car show. But I still wanted to throw a party for me. So I put one on a week early. Last saturday we had a bunch of our friends over for his b-day party and had a great time. I served a bunch of appetizer like foods and some desserts, and we all just chilled and chatted with one another. Justin really enjoyed his party with his friends. I'm glad everything worked out.




We're TROUBLE together..lol.


These two are so perfect together. Rachel and Red!



James and Amanda! James is a petitioning member of sunset. So looks like we will be seeing more of Amanda and him.

Ok so I need to explain this picture..lol. Well ok just why my hubby is wearing a purse. See like I have mentioned before Sunset has different rules. So when one of the members has a b-day the guys tend to give him a hard time. They decided that they would make Justin wear one of my purses. Justin went along with it, because they could of asked for worse..lol. Plus he also had a few drinks in him and didn't care..ha ha.

Awe...we miss Harry! He needs to come up and see us more often

Harry and Mary catching up on everything! Its nice to have a party so that other friends can catch up with each other. We don't get to see these two very often.

Brother and Sister..Andy and Kelly..hanging out together

Rachel chillin with me in the kitchen!

How cute...Kevin and Amy! Amy actually got him to take a picture..lol

Roccs with the Ladies...Mary and Angie

Forbidden Fantasy Car Show

Last weekend Justin had his first big show of the car season. This one is really big, and he knew that there would be LOTS of competition. So he went into it knowing he wouldn't place, but just to have fun and get some ideas. Angie took us girls over there to support him for a couple hours. I love having her here. Its so nice to be able to not do the whole show, but still go for a couple hours. A couple people in our club placed, so that was nice. Here is a pic of Justin's car, and also one of us girls by a really BIG truck!


Its coming together...


Angie, the girls and me by one BIG truck! Issy was wondering how she would even get in it..ha ha

My Girls Night Out!

So last night my friend Angie got me out of the house and took me to a kareokee bar that she goes to alot. We got there and joined her usual table of friends and they took me in like I was just one of them. They were alot of fun. All of them at one point or other got up and sang. Angie sang 5 songs, and did an awesome job. They all kept asking me why I didn't get up there. Angie just said she doesn't even sing to my little kareokee game...ha ha. I guess I just don't have enough courage to get up there. But they kept saying..hey as long as they are having fun, thats all that matters. All in all it was a great night out, and I was very entertained. I even got hit on by a 25 yr old guy there..lol. He soon realized I was sporting a ring on a certain finger and turned the rest of the conversations casual. But it made me feel good :)

I may just have to make this a monthly night out. One of these days I might actually get the courage up to join Angie in a song..ha ha.

Nasty's B-day Bash..Sunset Style

Like I have mentioned before Justin and I are apart of a car/truck club called Sunset. These guys have become our family. Many of these guys would have my back in a second, and they have become Uncles to our girls. They are such a great group!
So yesterday we went up to Los's house to celebrate Nasty's b-day. (Yes these guys have some crazy nicknames) So here is some pics of the guys and women of Sunset!


Los and me..he's such a sweetie!


Me, Nena and her boyfriend Kenny trying to sneak in..lol


Roccs, Me and my man. Roccs is the one who helped Justin with his body kit. He also has nick-named me "Woman".


Nasty(a little waisted!) Me, and Roccs again. I think he likes to be in the pictures..lol

Some of the Guys! "B", Mel and My Man.

Rachel and I..The Women of Sunset!

Rachel, and Roccs!

Stalker "the pres. of Sunset I.E." and Me chillin by the rides.

Justin is a happy man

So the long awaited body kit for Justins car finally came in. The past couple of weeks Justin has spent alot of time up at his friend Roccs garage. They have been getting it sanded and primered. They first went over it with an over all primer. After that they back through and added a 2-tone primer. Justin has a big show in two weeks that he wanted to get this ready for. After the show he will have a little more time to get the paint finished. So here is Justin's 4th baby.....


The Finished Product!


Th side skirts in detail...


Up close front end

Front end again

The look on his face is priceless...He is so Happy!

Amy's B-day

Our friend Amy had her b-day on Feb. 22nd. But her hubby decided to throw a "surprise" party the following Saturday. So the night before Chelsey went up there to sleep over with their daughter Sarah. Then when the time had come we went back up there Saturday night to surprise her. She had went out with her friend Sabrina(her b-day was the 1st of march) So that they could celebrate their big day together. When they got back Amy had a nice surpise waiting for her. She was so happy that her friends were there to celebrate..but most of all that Her hubby Kevin cleaned the whole house. What a sweetie! Here is some pics of us celebrating at her house.



The Birthday Girl and I. Don't we look cute!



The girls Tl: Vera, and Amy
Bl: Me, Angie, and Sabrina



The kids gathered on the stairs talking and eating Nachos

Angie and I taking a kodak moment..ha ha

Kevin rarely takes pictures..But Amy made him for her B-day. So he was pouting.

The birthday girls Amy and Sabrina

Kevin getting the cake ready. Yeah there is alot of candles on there.

Justin, Amy and Sabrina chillin' on the couch.

Kevin had drank a few too many beers..ha ha So I took a picture of him. He looked so peaceful passed out on the couch.