.....Livingston.....

Hi to everyone in Blog World!!!

2009-06-17T12:11:00.000-07:00

Here is an update....Angel is still working :( hard as ever! She is also doing the mom thing taking kids to there many activities...at least they have a life! Susan just finished up a week at EFY they had at the Show Low High School....She did not care for it too much...Nicholas has been spending time with friends...Daniel just finished Cub Day Camp and he had a blast...Tim has also been busy with work...He also just got back from Washington state...He had work stuff and he also got to catch up with a few friends...Angel will be planing a trip to some place here real soon...Cuz she really needs a vacation...

Everyone needs to be extra carefull now while driving cuz we have a new Student Driver...Susan got her Driving Permit June 17....She is so happy and all she wants to do now is go on errands anywhere!!! I need to scan a copy of her permit and show you all her fist picture!

Other that that life has been the same up here is Cool Show Low!!!! Come by and see us sometime...

Happy Birthday Becky

2009-04-25T09:53:00.000-07:00

Last night we had a SURPRISE 40th BIRTHDAY PARTY for Becky....She was very surprised! We had a wonderful time! We missed a few people but over all we had a great turn out...It was held at Stacey's house in Gilbert...This is a picture of all that was there!

2009-03-02T09:20:00.000-08:00

Ok quick update!!! I'm still working.. (big surprise)..Susan is now done with Basketball and has now started Track! Nick is now 13 (Happy Birthday to My Nicholas)...Nick will also be starting Track her soon...Daniel will be starting Baseball!!! All is well with the family. I so miss all my friends and I so miss having a LIFE...good news...Kristi is now working with me at the Hotel...we do try and have some fun every now and then...Dori has got me on a diet!!! Thank you Dori...well it's a contest to see who can lose the most weight in 30 days...There is a nice money prize for the Winner!!! ( Oh please let it be me)...Well, I had better try and get some work done...Just wanted to catch up!! Love ya all

Update

2009-02-04T15:06:00.000-08:00

To all my friends...I have not posted anything for a while so I thought I would give a quick update!!!!

As you all know I have been working at the Hampton Inn for almost 1 month now...After 3 weeks of working there I was called into the Bosses office...I was a little scared but the question was..."Angel we need a 2ND Assistant Supervisor would you be willing to do that?" Of course I said YES!!! So I have been training as an Assistant Supervisor in Housekeeping, training in Laundry, Common Area Cleaning and today I was trained in the Breakfast Bar! In the last week I have had 2 days off...So when I get home I am so TIRED!!! This morning I had to be at work by 5:00 am and I am still awake. On top of that I still have children who are in sports, cub & boy scouts and don't forget mutal...I also have to clean my house, make dinner, laundry and other Mom duties...I have not been online for over a week and I have had such a hard time calling everyone back. I still love you all...and I'm not mad at anyone! Tomorrow is my day off and I have a big project that I have to tackle...but I will try and make some phone calls (Multi Tasking)! OK enough of my whining...lol

Susan had a basketball game last night and she won!!! She only has a few more games left of this season then Softball starts! Nick has been loving Scouts and is getting ready for Track in a few weeks. Nick will also be turning 13 next week...(2 teenagers in one house what am I going to do!!!) Daniel also loves Cubs Scouts and reminds me everyday as too when his next meeting is...He is also getting ready for his first Pine Wood Derby and is so ready to make his car...I think we will be working on it this weekend. Tim is working hard as always, we were recently called to team teach 7 year old primary. I have been having to work Sundays so we have not Taught together yet but I do have this Sunday off....

We had a real sad day last week. Our dog Jasper ran under my car and was killed...It was so hard for us all...I told Tim that we could not have anymore dogs...We do still have Sheila and our new puppy Midas (we got in Dec.) but Sheila never chases cars and Midas will more than likely be an inside dog.

So as you can see my life is as crazy as always!! I love and miss you all....

Angel has a New Job!

2009-01-12T09:08:00.001-08:00

Angel has a new JOB...

I am now cleaning rooms at the...

I start work at 9:00 & clean until I'm all done! I get home in time for the kids!
I started on Thursday did my training for 3 days then was on my own Sunday. I was told that I was doing a great job and that I was a fast cleaner...I am so tired when I get home but I do love that I get to do something new! Maybe someday I will move up to Front Desk!

2009-01-05T12:36:00.001-08:00

Daniel's Baptism

2009-01-05T11:43:00.001-08:00

Daniel Jackson Livingston was Baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints January 3, 2009.

We had lots of family and some friends there to witness such a wonderful day. Daniel was all smiles as usual. He got all dressed up in his Sunday best & we went to the church around 11:30. After we got to the church Tim & Daniel went and were dressed all in White. They took their seats and the program began. Susan gave the opening prayer, Glenna Plumb (Friend) gave the talk on Baptism, we sang "When I Am Baptized", Tim then Baptized Daniel (he had to do it twice because Daniel's foot came up), then we watched a slide show of Daniel, we then got to hear a talk on the Holy Ghost by Shelby Jarman (aunt), Daniel was then received his confirmation by his dad, we sang "I Am A Child of God", and Nicholas gave the closing prayer. After some catching up with family and friends we then proceeded to the Pizza Factory for some Pizza & games. Here are a few pictures of the day. (Also see the slide show).

Thank you to all who made Daniels day the BEST!

Tim & Daniel all ready for the big Moment!
Daniel, Ethan, Maddy, Maggie....They all had fun playing games & eating Pizza!
Kirbie, Daniel & Kylee (I love Dan's cheesy face)

Happy 2009

2009-01-01T13:10:00.000-08:00

The night started out with Susan, Nicholas & some friends going to a fireside and & Dance.

Then Daniel & Mom went to Missy's House for some Party Time!! Which included some Great Food and Karaoke...

This was the food spread before we all dug in...

And this was when we finally rolled away from the table...

Missy getting the Party Started..
Then the Dancing started..This is Marty, Dan & Angel getting their Groove on!

And Yes Angel was singing (we sang Children Songs like BINGO, & This Old Man)

Ring-Around-The-Rosie

Then all the old people sat down!!! (Angel was asleep on the other couch)

Thank you to Missy & Marty for letting us Come Celebrate the New Year with them and their family...We had a great time!

2008-12-20T07:22:00.000-08:00

Happy 8th Birthday to Daniel Jackson (December 18)
& Happy 44th Birthday to Timothy Roy (December 19)

Daniel went to bed (17) and asked me this question "Mom if I wake up at 1:30 will it be my birthday?" Of course I said yes!

Dan's Birthday was fun...We had a snow day!!! Dan was a little sad he did not get to go to school but got over it fast when he got to play all day with his friends in the snow...We went to dinner at Fiesta Mexicana, then came home and opened gifts. Dan got his Scriptures, Cub Scout Stuff, Air Hockey Table, Laser Tag, Lincoln Logs, and a few other toys. (not all were from mom and dad a few were from friends and family) I asked Dan what he like most out of all his presents he said "Mom I loved them all but I like my Scriptures and Cub Scout shirt the BEST!"

Tim had to work on his birthday. Tim got to wake up to his kids climbing on him saying Happy Birthday Dad!!! He then got to open his presents. Tim got a Josh Groban CD, Mama Mia movie, a book, a painting, and a 7 week old puppy! I made him a Carrot Cake from scratch! He got home kinda late...

Anyway...I'm glad we got the Birthdays over with...Now its time for Christmas!!!

My Dumb Car!

2008-12-16T15:05:00.000-08:00

Ok maybe my car is not dumb but I sure do have Dumb Luck with it. I am again without a car...Why, well let me tell you my fun story! When I went down for Thanksgiving weekend my car broke down and had to be towed to the dealership. I took my mother-in-laws car home for the week. I came down the next weekend (December 3/4) and picked up my car. All was fine I had no problems. Well, then on late wed. afternoon I started smelling gas and thought what now. I called the dealership and they said maybe it was my gas cap. (ya right) So I made an appt. to bring my car in on Sat. morning. 30 min. after I droped off my car I got a call saying I had a gas leak and how luck I was that it did not Blow Up on me...Yes I am still living and I have no car!! I am so very grateful to be alive and I am grateful for my car I only wish I could keep it running without problems!!!

2008-12-10T13:06:00.001-08:00

I want to wish everyone a very Save and Wonderful Christmas...
Remember the reason for the Season!

Great Weekend!!!

2008-12-10T12:50:00.000-08:00

I had such a great weekend with my ALL MY BEST FRIENDS!!! We all went to Stacey's house for dinner and pictures. Some pictures we took need to stay in the camera (lol you know what I'm talking about Stacey!) Who knew taking pictures would be so much fun...I think we took about 100 of them (Becky I need to get copies from you). Then we all were able to sit around a catch up (until I went down stairs and fell asleep) every party needs a poo per and so that would be me. We all got to see Amy which was so great we have not seen her for such a long time. We had Rhonda visit from HI, Dori from UT, Angel, Kristi and my great friend from Show Low Missy from come from the White Mountains. In total there were 9 women having the time of our lives. I will post pictures after I get them from Becky...(She is always so great at taking pictures and giving them to her friend's who don't bring a camera). The seven of us have been friends for 12 + years. Angel, Dori, Becky, Jen, Stacey, Rhonda & Kristi I miss them all and was so grateful to be able to spend some great time with them...I am also so grateful for my BFF Missy here is Show Low, I don't know how I would survive up here with out her. Thank you to all my great friends for all your love and support for over the years! I love you all so very much!!!

Twilight

2008-11-24T12:29:00.000-08:00

I loved the movie...It was soo good!!! We sat in a movie theater filled with Twilight Fans. When Edward came on screen everyone yelled (some louder than others lol. When Edward and Bella Kissed for the first time we all made the ohoooo sound (again some louder than others!) and when something made us laugh everyone laughed (you get the picture some louder than others!) Now the book was GREAT we all know that...The movie was a very condensed version of the book so it was not as GREAT as the book but still they did a great job!!! I also heard that since Twilight did so good they were going to go ahead with New Moon...So next year this now 37, then to be 38 year old woman will be right there watching making all those noises with everyone else (me being lounder than others!!!)

Here is a few pictures of the group I went with...Needless to say we all had a GREAT time!
In this picture you have
Frankie, Susan,
Sage, Missy & Angel!
Like our T-Shirts?

This was us standing in line before we got our seats!

Another picture of us in line...Dawn surprised us and showed up...
While some went to get Candy I snapped this picture...We had GREAT seats!

So until next year....

Old Pictures...

2008-11-16T12:27:00.003-08:00

OK Dori & Becky...Here are some pictures I pulled out of storage...I may have more soon....

This was Easter with all of us together!!!

Christmas at Jens...Just before Santa came...

Rachael, Susan & Alex after a Piano Recital...

This was at my mother-in-laws house after Daniel was Blessed...

This was Susan's 6th Birthday Party!! They are all so cute...

I really loved this picture! This is for you Dori...

Daniel & Sammi oh how Time Flys By!!!

Daniel, Brookie & Sammi taking a bath after a fun time playing and getting dirty!!!

Lyndsi & Nicholas at Kindergarten Graduation...

Belated Birthday

2008-11-13T14:49:00.000-08:00

It was Susan's 15 Birthday on Sunday, November 9th...We also had our first SNOW...Because I'm so late in posting this I'm gonna give a little recap of our day...Susan woke up to her mother coming into her room and giving her a kiss and wishing her a Happy Birthday! Dad got up and made breakfast and then we all got ready for church. It was very cold that morning, we had lots of wind and some good clouds... At church Susan's friend gave her a cute card. After sacrament we went home cuz Dad stayed home (he was a little under the weather). Mom fixed Susan's favorite dinner (Green Chilie Burros, Potato's & a Green Salad). She then got to open her gifts...

1. A Gift Certificate & card from her grandparents

2. A big box of goodies from her Brothers (random things)

3. A Yellow I-Pod from mom & Dad

So we had fun opening gifts then we did a cheese cake and mom also made a peach cobbler. We ate both desserts...then we all watched a movie. A little while after the movie Nicholas went into the Sun room (around 8 at night) and yelled "Hey it's Snowing outside." Of course everyone came running to see. Susan said "And it's on my Birthday!" So it was a quiet day but we all enjoyed being with each other.

On Saturday mom took Susan, her brothers and her friend Sage to see High School Musical 3 and then we had Pizza and played at the Arcade. I can say that Susan had a great birthday (Cuz she told me). So I so should have posted this last weekend but, Better late than never!!!

Happy Halloween

2008-10-31T08:48:00.000-07:00

Ok I updated this page because You could not see the other photos I posted...I took those with a phone! So this was at teh Trunk-or-Treat Party...We had a lot of fun even though Nick looks like he is so board! Susan is with her friend Sage. She put on something Hallowen...WOW...

Recipe Friday!

2008-10-24T14:19:00.000-07:00

Dori & I got to talking about posting a new recipe every Friday on our blogs to share with everyone who reads them! If you want to join in that would be so FREAKING FUN! So here is my Recipe my kids love this it's fast easy (I do cheat a little) and I made it up my self...

My version of Chicken Alfredo
2 cans of Chicken (you can cook your chicken if you want)
1 box of Pasta (I use bow tie or cork screw)
2 jars of the Alfredo Sauce
( you can also add Broccoli, mushrooms or be creative)

Boil pasta, fry the chicken in separate pan (I add seasons like garlic and pepper). Drain Pasta, add chicken then sauce & any extras you might have to the pasta. Mix well then serve and enjoy...

School Pictures

2008-10-23T13:59:00.000-07:00

School Pictures are here...I think they all turned out so good & I think that is a first! No re-takes this year. Looking at my kids getting older makes me feel so OLD.

Susan 9th Grade

Nick 7th Grade

Daniel 2nd Grade

2008-10-23T11:56:00.000-07:00

Nick is in Men's Choir at school and they had their fall concert. Here is some video of them singing...Sorry it's a little shakey!

RANDOM THINGS TAG!

2008-10-22T17:46:00.000-07:00

DORI TAGGED ME!

1. T.V. Shows I watch

Greys, Prison Break, 24

2. Restaurants I like to eat at

Steak House, Fast Food, Good Salad & Sandwich Place

3. Things I am looking forward to

Growing old with my Hubby, Sending my kids to college & missions, Never having to work again!

4. Things I wish for

World Peace, McCain to win, The Money Crises to be over!

5. People I tag

Jen, Becky, Rhonda,

Apple Pie Filling

2008-10-20T07:43:00.000-07:00

Ok Missy & I got our MOLLY ON once again! Missy came over and helped me Jar Apple Pie Filling! I just can't believe I have stuff to put on my food storage shelf. Our next task is Chicken & Hamburger. That will be so much fun! Well, I always have fun with my Missy Fish!

Sad News

2008-10-15T13:37:00.000-07:00

Please join me in remembering a great icon of the entertainment community. The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a yeast infection and trauma complications from repeated pokes in the belly. He was 71. Doughboy was buried in a lightly greased coffin. Dozens of celebrities turned out to pay their respects, including Mrs. Butterworth, Hungry Jack, the Raisins, Betty Crocker, the Hostess Twinkies, and Captain Crunch. The grave site was piled high with flours. Aunt Jemima delivered the eulogy and lovingly described Doughboy as a man who never knew how much he was kneaded. Doughboy rose quickly in show business, but his later life was filled with turnovers. He was not considered a very smart cookie, wasting much of his dough on half-baked schemes. Despite being a little flaky at times, he still was a crusty Old man and was considered a positive roll model for millions. Doughboy is survived by his wife Play Dough, three children: John Dough, Jane Dough and Dosey Dough, plus they had one in the oven. He is also survived by his elderly father, Pop Tart. The funeral was held at 3:50 for about 20 minutes.

My new name is Bobby Joe!!!!

2008-10-15T08:19:00.000-07:00

My trip down to the valley on Wednesday night was very eventfull! Driving past Miami my back passenger window was shot out by a person who thought it would be fun to shoot a BB gun at passing cars. I pulled over to get Daniel out of the glass that shatterd on him and called 911. A few min after the police got to me another car pulled in and said he too was shot at and his front passenger widonw was shattered. They never found the guy! All I can say is I'm glad my kids were not hurt and thank goodness for Duct Tape!

On my way home from the valley late Monday night I was about 45 miles from Payson and my Slide Board under my car broke. Sparks were a fly'n...I used the tape I had to try and fix it but it broke off again aprox 15 miles from Payson. I drove 5 miles per hour in the emergency lane until I got to Circle K in Payson and got some heavy duty Duct Tape. I drove no more than 45 miles per hr. all the way home that night. I left the valley for home at 9:30 that night and got home at 2:00 the next morning. That was the longest drive ever!!! I am very grateful that I made it home with my kids and my car safe...

Again thank goodness for DUCT TAPE!!!

Disney World Trip

2008-10-15T08:12:00.000-07:00

Make a Smilebox slideshow

My Molly Days...

2008-10-08T07:59:00.001-07:00

Oh my goodness. This was so much work! But with the HELP of my Wonderful friend Missy we got it all done. Yes I Bottled 1 case (24 Jars) of PEACHES!! Missy's husband asked when we were going to do our Molly Mormon stuff haha. So last night we got OUR MOLLY ON!! I wish everyone was here so I could make them a Peach Cobbler.

Happy Halloween

2008-10-05T14:50:00.001-07:00

Happy Halloween to everyone! I was just sitting here wondering what am I going to do for costumes for my children. I did a google search and found this web site. They have so many fun ideas that you can make at home (like any of us has the time). I think it would be fun to sit down with my children and pick out a costume and then have them help me get the items to make their costume instead of me spenidng money (I dont have) on a costume that will be in my way the other 364 days of the year. Have Fun!!!

http://familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts/season/specialfeature/halloween_ms_costumes/

Gold Canyon Candles

2008-10-03T07:43:00.000-07:00

Hi I'm letting everyone know that I am selling Gold Canyon Candles. I have a great SPECIAL going on right now! If you order now it will be AT COST and if you tell a friend and they order you will receive a FREE GIFT!!

SO DON'T DELAY ORDER TODAY!!

2008-09-17T15:49:00.000-07:00

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Susan's Volleyball Videos

2008-09-17T12:23:00.000-07:00

Susan's Volleyball Game!!

2008-09-17T10:35:00.000-07:00

Susan played Miami last week...Ok she totaly ROCKED! I drove 1 1/2 hrs to get there and they played for 30 min. because we beat them so fast a both games...The video of Susan serving so many times is becuse they could not hit the ball...I did sort of feel sorry the the other team!!! So we totaly WON!

I fell behind....

2008-09-17T10:32:00.000-07:00

Hi all...Sorry I fell behind on my blog...Life has been a little crazy...Thank you to all of you again for doing this...so I'm now updated...I love and miss you all...

The Birthday Count Down

2008-09-09T15:13:00.000-07:00

Day 16...

2008-09-08T09:34:00.000-07:00

I just want to thank you all for doing this...I can't believe that I have such wonderful friends like you all...I feel very blessed...So my gift for today is knowing that I have you all in my life...Thank you for making me feel SPECIAL!!!

Nick's Football Game...WE WON!!!

2008-09-04T17:51:00.000-07:00

Nick played his 2nd Football game today. He is number 35. He played Snowflake and we WON 38-14!! Here are a few pictures and videos of his game... Enjoy!

Our Business Has a New Name

2008-08-27T13:04:00.001-07:00

OK as of August 19, 2008, We are now known as

Owens Livingston Mortuary
This has been 2 1/2 years in the making but Tim & I did it we changed the name & we are so happy. We are keeping The Owens name out of courtesy to the Owens Family. Here is a picture of our new sign also come

check out our website. (owenslivingstonmortuary.com)

I'm still in the process of updated so check back often.

Or even better you can come up to Show Low to visit me!!

Some pictures I had around...

2008-08-25T17:13:00.000-07:00

2008-08-16T17:01:00.000-07:00

Some of my Mexico Pictures

School Pictures

2008-08-12T10:25:00.001-07:00

Kids First Day of School

2008-08-11T19:27:00.001-07:00

Well the first day was great...Susan loves high school. She is trying out for the Volley Ball team. Nick says Jr. High is the BEST and he is trying out for the Football team (Ahhh). Then Daniel says MOM I LOVE 2nd GRADE...It's so much better than 1st grade. So you can see school so far is going great....

Family Updates

2008-04-16T03:18:00.000-07:00

Well, I am going to try this I think only Jennifer will read this but here I go...

We are now full into Baseball / Track season up here in the White Mountains. Nicholas, is in Majors on the A's. His first game was on Monday 4/14/08. The team lost but they did have fun and played a good game. Daniel, is playing his first year of Farm Pitch. That is with a pitching machine. His team is the Red Wings. His first game was Tuesday 4/15/08. His team played good as well. I don't know the score but they all had fun. Susan, is now doing track. She says she does not like it very much but maybe high school track will be more fun for her. She has meets all around up here. Because of baseball I have not been able to go to a meet yet. I hope I will be able to go to at least one. The boys either have a game or a practice. And lets not forget or Wednesday night Mutual. My weeks are so crazy these days but this too shall pass.

Well, as for the adults in this family...

Tim, is in Chicago right now for business. He will be gone for an entire week :(.. . As you can see Angel, has been a Taxi Driver. When I'm not out driving I am at the office. We do have some fun stuff to look forward to...Our nephew Chase is getting married on the 25th to a wonderful girl. Our other nephew (Chase's brother) is going on a mission. He leaves for the MTC on May 7th so his farewell is on the 27th. And Tim's aunt is turning 60 and there is a surprise Birthday Party for her on the 26th. So it will be a busy family weekend. I'm sure fun will be had by all....

Next month May 23rd is our 16th wedding anniversary and Tim just informed me that he is taking me to Las Vegas (the last weekend in May). I am so shocked!!! Why you ask??? Well, this is not like my husband to plan a get away with just the 2 of us. We have always celebrated our anniversary with our children in tow. He is really trying so hard and I am so proud of him.

Well, other than that life is the same. I get up get the kids ready for school go to work pick up the kids and take them to their many activities. I get to go to the valley once a month to see my wonderful friends (OK who am I kidding they are my sisters) and we go hang out (go to
Wal-Mart until all hours of the night because that's the only place open that late) or if Jen is up to it we go to Gelato 2 or 10 times while I am there. (by the way Jen... Dori told me Stacey is holding a gift certificate for me to my favorite Gelato place... I am so coming down) Anyway, I love all my girls (Jen, Stacey, Dori, Becky, Rhonda & Kristi) OK I am getting tired and sappy... I had better get off now before I start laughing so hard over nothing and cry...(Jen can you picture it? hahaha)

Until next time...I am singing off....