The Life of A Loveland

Mele Kalikimaka

2010-12-15T09:20:00.001-07:00

ALOHA!!
We took the boys to Oahu Hawaii for Christmas this year and it was a blast!!

NEW MOON

2009-11-24T09:19:00.010-07:00

HP, GH, FF,

2009-07-31T15:28:00.009-06:00

What does Harry Potter, Guitar Hero, Jumping, & Free food equal? An outstanding summer that's what! Triston's orthodontist rented out the movie theater for his clients then had a B-B-Q at his office. We enjoyed a guitar hero play off, live band, games, food, and a jumping thing. It was a ton of fun!( Our movie theater always decorates for the big hits-that's what the harry potter pics are about. Can't wait for New Moon!!!)

Manti

2009-07-31T15:10:00.004-06:00

Tara and her family participated in a relay for life (Cancer) in remembrance of her Mother-in-Law Linda Christensen

It was soooo cold and windy but there were so many people who stuck it out for the whole 24 hrs.... not Tara and I LOL

Fun Times

2009-07-31T13:28:00.003-06:00

Triston before breaces.......After with braces

Tristons Middle school band in the 4th of July Parade

Carson's Spomg Bob book he created

4th of July

Camping

2009-07-31T09:26:00.006-06:00

We went up to Toquerville Reservoir. Since James and I are not campers we were the only ones with a tent so I say we were the "real" campers ......or the crazy ones.
The boys and myself had a blast!

Faith of A Child

2009-06-12T08:56:00.012-06:00

My sister-in-law Cathy and her husband Jesse were visiting here in Cedar and brought their cute lovable dog Norbert and the kids really enjoyed having a dog around. I took the boys to see the Opening Ceremony fireworks for the Utah Summer Games and they asked Cathy if they could please bring the dog. We had a lot of fun running around with Norbert and he was also receiving a lot of attention from all the little girls , he is a very well tempered dog.

Carson running with Norbert

The fireworks began and Norbert was a little scared but we wrapped him up in our blanket and I just held on to him. It was then time for the grand finale - fireworks were going off like crazy. Norbert got very scared and ended up wriggling out of his collar. My heart stopped --he was off and running. I told the boys to try and go after him. I saw the kids running in between groups of people and yelling for the dog. It was a nightmare. Cars leaving the area and people everywhere. I caught up with Carson and he said he lost everyone . I could not believe this was happening! Cathy and Jesse love this dog, they treat him like their baby. Carson was trying not to cry and said he felt sad for Cathy, Jesse and Norbert. I told Carson we needed to go back to where are chairs were and say a prayer. As we were heading back Carson turned around and saw Mason, HE HAD NORBERT!!! I ran over to him and Mason's arms were shaking from carrying the dog for so long. . I was so relieved, and Triston said to me

" Mom, we said a prayer to find the dog. I told Mason, you know some of the most faithful powerful LDS men have prayed to Heavenly Father for help, I think we can do the same to help us find Norbert."

I just stopped in my tracks. What a wonderful statement.
Some of God's most faithful have had to pray for help and guidance. To know that our Heavenly Father is here for us during big or small problems, that He treats us all the same during our times of need is a wonderful feeling.
We can pray for miracles or pray to find a lost dog and by our faith we can receive His guidance and love.

"....and becometh as a child, submissive, meek, humble, patient, full of love, willing to submit to all things which the Lord seeth fit to inflict upon him, even as a child doth submit to his father." Mosiah 3:19

Carson turns 9!!

2009-06-08T21:24:00.015-06:00

Well my baby turned 9 today so this is the last little kid party I will ever put together. I am soooo sad. I just love doing parties.
Carson decided on Friday he wanted a Pirate theme so I only had 2 days to throw this one together-not my normal 4-5 weeks but he had tons of fun and I'm glad he did.
I had to be to work at 8am so I made his birthday breakfast early as you can see but he did come out for a few pictures and to humor me some too.

Here is the Pirate face cake--? Not sure what I think about it

The kids took a quiz first to see what type of pirate they were....

then I divided them into 2 teams. They came up with
a pirate name and made their flag...

THE PIRATES

THE TURDS

then it was all out war! With water balloon cannons they
had to defend their ships

next they all had to "walk the plank" race ......

pin the "Patch on the Pirate".....

hit my home made canon ball pinata that lasted for one hit...

And then finally cake

Some one once told me "they do grow up" and I can't
believe how fast it is happening to my kids.
I just love my "Carso"

ALL THINGS GIRLIE

2009-05-27T09:45:00.005-06:00

Most of you know I don't have a lot of opportunities to enjoy the feminine side of things due to the fact I am constantly surrounded by boys, so on those rare occasion when it is about ME only- I tend to go over bored with the feminine touch I guess you could say. I got me a new bike and my boys including James just shake their head when it is time to go bike riding. I agree it's a bit much but boy-Girl DO I LOVE IT!!!

YOUNG GUNS

2009-05-19T09:35:00.003-06:00

It was such a great day outside we did not want to waste it so we did what any red blooded American would do....went shooting!

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

Mothersday

2009-05-19T08:20:00.006-06:00

Mr Chris DeLacarrera took time out to make his wife, mother-in-law and two of his favorite sister-in-laws dinner on Saturday night. Mr James made us all homemade root beer! Followed by a couples wrestling's match. The next morning Carson made me breakfast. I got some wonderful homemade gifts from the boys, flowers, and a porcelain doll that looks like Jane Austen! Oh what a beautiful Mother's day. Did I mention a clean house, mopped floors, breakfast, lunch and dinner! aahhhh

Photo Slideshow

2009-05-11T10:23:00.002-06:00

How fun was this! The Scouting Expo which is held once a year.We were there for over 3 hours and could have spent more time there.They have a flag ceremony and I talked the boys into doing it. They then released balloons in remembrance of our fallen soldiers. A quick list of things the boys did and got to pass off for scout points: throw a hatchet, zip line, frost cookies with out their sight, make and launch a rocket, learn about space with a Jedi Master, played table tennis, walked a monkey rope, raced boats, painted symbols on rocks, archery, pet some cute baby lambs that nibbled on EVERYTHING , climbed up into a fire truck and got to pull on the horn and sound off the siren.
It was a fun beautiful day and I am very thankful for the Scouting program,for the leaders and all that they do. So if you are in the program I salute you!! Thank You

Pearl Harbor

2009-04-28T08:11:00.006-06:00

What an incredible experience Pearl Harbor was. We first walked around and looked at all the memorial displays and listened to a narration, then watched a short film containing actual footage which was very moving, then the Navy took us out by boat to the memorial. We brought our leis because you may throw those into the water. Nothing else, just real flowers. The Shrine Room was an amazing sight. It list all the 1,177 names of the men resting on the sunken battleship. We saw a Loveland on the wall and come to find out he is a great uncle of James'. . The really beautiful thing that is still happening today is the "Soldiers Tear". It is an oil leak that slowly spills about 2 quarts a day, and trails off into the water.
I made a really short vidoe of some of our pictures, just click on the picture above

Happy One-two

2009-04-22T12:20:00.004-06:00

It is Triston's birthday today and we have already gotten the party started. I try to do a b-day breakfast where they get to eat on the "special" plate. I did pancakes w/ candles. He is having a bowling party Friday night so that is the bowling ball invitation I made- in the picture.

We got him the latest Fablehaven book that was just released and he flipped!
I also T.P. my own house on their birthday so it looks festive all day long for them.

Triston had informed me that in 1 year I will have a teenager in the house who will get to back talk, stay up late, eat what ever when ever, and not HAVE to get good grades if they don't want too.
I asked him what has he been watching on TV lately cause that ain't happenin in my OR his world!! He thought he was funny

Polynesian Cultural Center

2009-04-15T13:56:00.009-06:00

This is a slide show from the Polynesian Cultural Center. It was a lot of fun. We had the chance to see the Hawaii Temple & visitor center, we talked with, and learned about, the different Polynesian cultures. All of the guys were chosen to do a dance at the Samoan Island which was very entertaining. They have a canoe pageant representing the island of Hawai‘i, Samoa, New Zealand (Aotearoa), Fiji, Tahiti, and Tonga. I had cooked pig right from the ground at the Luau, there was fire dancing at the evening show, and lots of shopping. There was so much to do that we didn't even get the chance to spend time at all of the different Islands!!

Diamond Head Hike

2009-04-09T12:54:00.010-06:00

So We woke up bright and early to hike the famous Diamond Head and it was beautiful!

That would be my crazy cousin Ty and a very pretty Sunrise

Making the long trek up

Really pretty Look out points

So here we are getting ready to go through the mountain

thinking once we get past this it will be nice and easy

Whew we made it right??

Ha ha !! 200 plus steps I think

Here is a bunker?

Yeah we did it

This is our "America's Next Top Model" picture

Yes this is our group photo--in a tree! Bystanders took pictures of us too.

Tara and I were pretty full of ourselves after that hike AND climbing a tree but what the picture doesn't show after is that Tara "fell" out of the tree getting down and then I was "stuck" in the tree and the two guys had to help me out! But hey at least for a short while both Tara and I thought we were pretty sporty and daring --now I know why we aren't ^-^

The Wedding

2009-04-07T19:21:00.003-06:00

My cousin Ty and her boyfriend got married the first night we were in Hawaii and it was absolutely beautiful. What a wonderful way to start our trip. The got married at Diamond head park that is right off the beach. We then went to a restaurant called Dukes. He was the first Hawaiian surfer to bring the sport to the mainland and across the world. It is an awesome restaurant that is right on the beach!

Hawaii

2009-04-06T09:18:00.019-06:00

Where to start? It was amazing, beautiful, exciting, and I did some pretty wild things that I thought I would never do. At one point I didn't think I was going to make it alive but as you see I did. I just love the people of Hawaii. They are so kind, sharing and loving.
I think I will do what my sister did on her blog and do a day by day break down with pictures. I'll try not to bore you too much but we did so many things, had tons of fun and I want to share all of my excitement and memories.

Day One
James and I left the Las Vegas airport at 3am (there was a one hour delay due to some kind of malfunction of a part on the plane!). When we arrived in O'hau we were greeted with a lei that was so pretty

We arrived a few hours before everyone else so we shopped at a market and I think the worlds biggest Ross! It was two stories with women and shoes on the first floor and the men and house stuff on the second.

Our first Hawaiian meal was at a local fave called ZIPPY'S where we ate rice, eggs, and spam-interesting- and then we got a Hawaiian pastry at NAPOLEON"S Bakery

Waiting at my families hotel in the lobby! It is amazing how most of the buildings don't have glass in the windows, no doors or walls. Everything is just so open

Our hotel room view over looking Waikiki Beach, Honolulu

Our lobby and the valet area--all out doors with beautiful waterfalls

This is just a picture of all the stop lights down a street. The locals always comment that "we will be there in 15 hawaiin minutes so sit back and relax"

A Hawaiian Betty Boop and lunch at another local favorite. More rice, eggs, and spam anyone?

We did more this day but I will post it later because I don't have all the pictures yet and it was pretty exciting and the day I almost died!!

Twilight DVD realse

2009-03-24T12:22:00.004-06:00

Well another blog about Twilight.
I went to Wal Mart at 11:30pm to buy the 2 disc DVD at midnight. I forgot my camera and my phone so a girl next to me in line took a picture with her phone and then e-mailed it to me! How nice are twilight fans! Mason went w/ me too so we took our picture in front of the twilight gear. Now on to New Moon--hopefully this movie will be so much better then Twilight but Eclipse better be the best of them all - it's my fave book ya' all. If you went to a release party let me know how it went!

the line was all they way back by the baby items by the time I got there at 11:30 pm!

We are men

2009-03-19T09:46:00.005-06:00

I brought the kids with me to the store and they found a quarter machine that had these fake mustaches. Of course they all wanted one. While I was checking out, Mason's friend, Jaden Ashworth says "We are men and we aren't even 16 yet!!"
"I can't believe we are men" says Mason. Well the cashier was an elderly lady who just got a kick out of them. After I was done she said to them " It was so nice to meet you gentlemen, I hope you have a wonderful day.'
Boys! Like I was saying to my sister on the phone just a few minutes before this went down -- you can't just walk in and leave, there is always something--sheesh

Happy St Patty's

2009-03-17T08:15:00.003-06:00

The boys love to get in the spirit of things and I love that they do. It has been a very busy week and with the recession and all so the Leprechauns weren't as creative and fun this year but they still managed to stop by and drop of a few goodies.

Rock/Paper?/Scissors

2009-03-12T12:58:00.002-06:00

I understand that Scissors can beat Paper, and I get how Rock can beat Scissors, but there's no way Paper can beat Rock. Paper is supposed to magically wrap around Rock leaving it immobile? Why can't paper do this to scissors? Screw scissors, why can't paper do this to people? Why isn't notebook paper constantly suffocating students while they take notes in class? I'll tell you why: because paper can't beat anybody; a rock would tear it up in 2 seconds. When I play rock/paper/scissors, I always choose rock. Then when somebody claims to beat me with their paper I can punch them in the face with my already clenched fist and say, "Oh, I'm sorry. I thought paper would protect you!"

2009-03-02T11:19:00.009-07:00

Oh what a fun night we enjoyed, celebrating our 15th wedding Anniversary. First we went and got a couples massage. It was so wonderful that we booked another setting for 2 weeks! We then ate dinner at the best resturant in (well up the canyon) Cedar, it's called Milts and it is the best! Usually it is a place for special occasions. I got us a room at a bed and breakfast in Cedar called The Big Yellow Inn. We picked up the boys and gave them a tour -it was such a pretty place I had to show them too. I love spending time with my James-thanks for the relaxing "stay-cation" as my sister Tara calls them

THE BIG YELLOW INN

Carson enjoying the front porch

The Back entrance to our room upstairs

The front parlor

The Breakfast area

The upstairs sitting area by our room

Our room

The Mediterranean Room

This is the Victorian room that I wanted but it was already taken.They were not checked in yet so I snooped and took a picture

Another cute room

My favorite place in the whole house-the study or library

Me and my man

Happy 15th

2009-02-26T13:00:00.013-07:00

James and I first met in 1989 but we didn't realize that until after we started dating in 1991. Our first "real" meeting was at Freedom Park playing volleyball. My best friend Aimee and James' best friend Monty ( who are married to each other also) started dating, so we would see each other in different random places. I asked Monty to set us up on a blind date because I thought James was a fun guy. Well Monty was not discrete at all and told James I had the hots for him so he better bust the move on me! Well we dated for 3 years then got married February 26th, 1994. The song I have playing was our wedding song that we danced to. SO here we are 15 years later, and some pounds heavier but I still love my man just as much....well just a little bit more. Thanks babe for all the celebrations, happiness, surprises, love and just everything

Remember the first flush of love
that drew us powerfully together?
It still feeds the unassailable bond
that makes our marriage so secure.
Remember all the qualities about each other
we found so endearing?
They are still there,
and new ones create sweet surprises.
Remember thinking that this love
would last forever?
Well our love has strengthened and grown
into eternal affection and admiration.
Years from now, we will look back
at this anniversary
and realize we love each other
more than ever.

2009-02-21T09:17:00.004-07:00

Well it happened again!! This thing called a birthday just sneaks up on me every year. But James knows just how to handle this little situation just nicely. First we were supposed to go to a Ballroom Gala hosted by the SUU Ballroom Dance but I was so sick that we didn't get to go. I am very sad about it because I have been planning on it since December. Well James brought me the most beutiful flowers -Tulips and in our wedding colors too. We then had dinner and cake with the family. Bev made her very deliciouse homemeade chocolate on chocolaate cake and James bought princess candles, now what more could a gal ask for?!It was such a sweet day. I love my family so much and thanks hunny, your the best

By the way this is the Gala we missed
"Enjoy a sit-down catered dinner with live music, a floor show by the SUU Ballroom Dance Company, and dancing to live Band music courtesy of the SUU Jazz Ensemble. Also enjoy a beautiful atmosphere, professional pictures, and an enchanted evening that your loved one will not soon forget."

Alexander The Great

2009-02-17T11:49:00.015-07:00

Did you know Alexander was 20
when he became king of Macedonia?

He was one of the most successful military commanders of all time and is presumed undefeated in battle. By the time of his death, he had conquered most of the known world.

Did you know Alexander's father was a descendant from Heracles

Triston has been studying the Greek period and he was chosen to play Alexander the Great in his class play. I think he looks very handsome

The Chain Gang

2009-02-10T08:17:00.011-07:00

Here is the break down of our wild night in prison. My sister lives in Manti UT and the city just finished building their new jail so they invited the public to come stay the night. For just $15.00 we got dinner, movie, mug shot, t-shirt, breakfast, and a night none of us will soon forget. My entire family went, along with my sister Tara and her family, my Aunt Ruby and her two daughters, Typhena and Tabitha. We had fun at the beginning and it was very "interesting" to see how the inmates will live, but the nighttime was horrible. The beds are tiny, noisy, and uncomfortable. There are no pillows, just blankets made out of itchy wool, lights are constantly on and it was soooo cold! Food will be brought to their cells, there is no common eating area. Only 2 hours a day out of their cells on top of that. My sister and my cousins were in the cell block next to ours and it was full of teen-age girls who were up till 5am but EVERYONE could hear them, I could hear the kid next to my cell, coughing. The next morning they served breakfast and you could stay until 11am and take tours and what ever but we were so out of there by 7:15AM!! We all went home, went to bed, then enjoyed the outdoors. In the video you will not see much of Triston and James because Triston wasn't feeling well and James was all too quick to volunteer in taking him back to Manti to sleep at my mom and dad's.... ^-^. It was an interesting night and we did enjoy being together and experiencing this life altering adventure

Click on the picture to see the video.ENJOY ^-^

For Heather

2009-02-06T10:47:00.016-07:00

I just want my friend Heather to know how much I appreciate and love her friendship. We have experienced so much in the few years that we have known each other.Lot's of laughs, memories and good times.Some up's & some down's but this is by far the hardest thing to comprehend and deal with. Heather I love you and I am so grateful to have you and your family in my life

I can’t comprehend just how sad you must feel
For the loss of someone you love.
This sorrowful time must still feel unreal
And you’re looking for strength from above.

I hope, from my heart, that your pain will decrease,
That your spirit will gain strength again,
And I pray that your faith will create inner peace
And that God will send blessings--Amen.

Till then, if you need me to lighten your load,
I’m here and will come to your aid.
I am patiently waiting and I’ll walk down that road,
Until the dark times start to fade.e.

Superbowl 2009

2009-02-02T10:13:00.007-07:00

Well the Steelers won, but not without a great fight from the Cardinals!
We had the Maughans over and The Charltons were in town too.
I love having parties for no good reason.

Russ,Carson,Triston,Sophie,Mason,&Heather

James,Montey,Brock,Aimee,Malorie,&Heather(without a chicken wing!)

Russ,Heather(no wing)Me,James.Monty,Mal,&Aimee

My favorite commercial was the Heros one with John Elway!!
click on pic to see it

Pinewood derby

2009-02-02T09:29:00.006-07:00

The boys had a lot of fun. They came in 5th and 4th . Carson made a Platypus car and Mason made an Alien one. SO glad for their creativity ^-^ We also found out (after the fact) that Mason's car was faster if it was put on the track backwards!! haha
TROOP 333

The Pit

Their OFF

Mason got "Most Modern" since his was an Alien

Carson got "Craziest" I agree!

Week-end with my Sis

2009-01-27T14:39:00.008-07:00

click on the picture then select the video named "Tara&Tree"

Check out my sisters blog for more fun pics and info!
http://christensenfamily1.blogspot.com/

Blog Music THEORIES

2009-01-20T13:07:00.007-07:00

OK I have to admit this was fun. I rarely ever do any of these blog tag things, but my sister Tara's was so funny so I thought what the hay.
You have to put your music player on random and that song is the answer to the question

1 If someone asks "Is this ok"?.... I would say "Pretty Fly"
2 My Personality... Is-"RUN"!
3 What do I like in a guy.... he has to be a "Stray Cat"
4 My lifes purpose... is to "Thunder"
5 My motto... is "gone"
6 Friends think of you... and "Only Hope"
7 What do I think about often... well everyone knows--"My Skin"
8 What is 2 +2 ... (LOL)--"After Tonight" now get your minds out of the gutter
9 My life story... "Northern Downpour"
10 Parents think of me... as the "Best Days" haha Tara, Tammy & Tania!
11 My wedding song... "Because Of You" oh how romantic lover ;)
12 Song at my funeral... "Pretty In Pink"
13 How will I die... by a "Digital Get Down" ooh lala
14 Any regrets?... that I "Crashed"?
15 What hurts right now... "Learn(ing) to Be Lonely"
16 The person that I love... is so "Lost"

Peanut Butter Abby

2009-01-14T12:12:00.005-07:00

We have a new addition to the family! His name is Peanut Butter Abby. My friend Heather is the manager at the Abby Inn and lately this stray cat had been hanging around. Her boss told her to call animal control cause they can't have strays hanging around. She knew I had been looking for a new kitten but thought she would see if maybe I wanted to take a look at this cat. I was so prepared that I was not going to want him because we wanted a kitten but, the minute she opened the box and we saw those beautiful eyes we were all in love. The boys said she looked like the color of peanut butter and since he was found at the Abby Inn, well that is how the name came about but we just call him Peanut for short
(Well maybe not all of us fell in love)

Carson felt the need to make him a bed while he slept

All ready part of the family and sleeping w/ Mason

New Years w/ the Starkeys

2009-01-09T10:34:00.007-07:00

We have an age old tradition with our friends Dave & Melissa to spend New Years together. This was one of those years when it was the only time we got to see each other. As always we had way too much fun & food and not enough sleep or time. We love you guys!

The Loveland Boys and the Starkey Kids

Waiting for the ball to drop

the "pose" just for you Carol

New year poppers

Banging of the good ol' pots & pans

Here's to 2009 it's gonna be mine/fine :)

I made bread

2009-01-09T10:03:00.003-07:00

I just have to blog about me making (for the first time ever) home made bread! My friend Aimee told me about this cool DVD that shows how to make the easiest bread and I mentioned it to James and wouldn't ya know it, he got it for me for Christmas. Now that it has been blogged I can forever show that I have indeed tried to conquer Home Made Bread. (and by the way it was easy and NO mess!!)

Ya think I got a little carried away with the yeast?!

Sledding

2009-01-07T16:46:00.007-07:00

We enjoyed some sledding with cousins a few weeks ago. The Burleson boys, Nicco & Christian, and us. Dustin biffed it pretty hard, I try not to laugh but he walks around like an old man now. James was even brave(I think) and went down a few times. Once on the scary sled too. Nicco was the only girl brave enough to hang with the boys because...well she is the only girl cousin in James' family.

Christmas with the Lovelands

2009-01-05T14:38:00.011-07:00

Here are some pictures of our Christmas. My mom and dad, James' mom, grandparents, and dad were there for Christmas Eve Dinner and the opening of the x-mas eve gifts and PJ's

The PJ's

Christmas morning was so fun this year. The boys got the one big gift they asked for so it was so neat to see how excited and grateful they were. Poor Carson was throwing up all morning but he was a trooper when the camera was on him.

My mom and dad's gifts to each other was so funny cause I was with each of them when they went shopping and they got each other the same dang thing!! Now that's what 40 years will get ya

Holiday Candy

2009-01-05T13:50:00.004-07:00

Ever since I can remember my parents always made chocolate covered nuts during the holidays. We gave out tons of it and ate even more. Since the tradition has started the things that get covered with chocolate have expanded. This year my mom did chocolate covered cheez it crackers and cinnamon gummies along with different nuts. I really liked the gummies. It was fun to share this tradition with my mom in our home this year.

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SNOWED IN

2009-01-05T12:58:00.010-07:00

Well they thought they could get by without spending time with me? I don't think so! My family was passing through from Vegas to Manti and they got snowed in at Cedar. We had tons of fun, did some shopping and light seeing. As you can see I was not kidding about the snow

The sleeping arrangements were tight cause my brother-in-law is staying in our guest room but I made my family stay with us and not get a hotel room

Twilight again

2008-12-30T14:13:00.007-07:00

I know the movie has come and gone but I had to share these pics. I really wish I could have been at the movie theater in Cedar during the release. They always have their theater decorated with the "big movie". Their Harry Potter theme last year was awesome. I always try to remember my camera when ever we go there but I always seem to forget. So these are not the best quality cause they are off of James' phone. The first picture is the posters they had every where and you can see the hanging lamp lights, they go along with the next picture of the "Prom Gazebo" (cute I know!) then there is me in the forest. The last picture is my fave!!!! Yes it is the welcome to Forks sign. I posted some real ones under it so you can see the cute job they did.

No Parents

2008-12-29T10:05:00.000-07:00

A few things my boys have done during the break

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

Joseph's Lullaby

2008-12-22T19:08:00.001-07:00

I made this video for my primary class and thought I would share it here.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Joseph's Lullaby from trecia loveland on Vimeo.

MASON TURNS 10

2008-12-20T12:07:00.001-07:00

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Happy Birthday Mase Dog

2008-12-18T09:54:00.006-07:00

Mason is turning the BIG One-Oh- today (that's 10) you can wish him a Happy birthday on his blog

http://mloveland.blogspot.com/

Stuck and Lovin it!

2008-12-16T09:34:00.004-07:00

So here's how it went. My friend Heather called to see if I wanted to go to St George with her to do some shopping. Her husband and mine were going to be playing basketball all day with the boys so we thought a girls day would be fun. So we went and did "some" shopping. We got calls from the guys saying it was snowing really hard with the wind blowing so it was a white out. We thought , "it's OK we will just wait it out and leave later."

Well when we were shopping Heather saw her neighbor from Cedar and she said to us "oh you guys got stuck here too?" ummm.. yeah , I guess? was our reply. She saw the puzzled look on our faces and told us how the I-15 was closed from Toquervill all the way to Nephi!! So we WERE stuck there!

Heather got us a room at the Abby Inn because she is the Asst. Manger for the one in Cedar. They told us tons of people were in the same situation as us but that they had a room, whew. We had a great dinner, a great time, shopped for toothbrushes & paste, contact stuff and bought new PJ's. It was a fun girls night out

(I did not have my camera...I know Miss Paparazzi not prepared? Unheard of!)

2008-12-08T19:18:00.006-07:00

Well the "anticipated" first snow of the season is here and it only took 6 1/2 minutes
to fall ! I can't believe how fast it accumulated and how excited my boys were. The kids are wearing sun glasses because the wind was blowing so hard they couldn't even open their eyes to see. The wind also took out some of my front yard Christmas lights and one of my reindeer. After all the fun they took hot baths and I made some cocoa. So Mother nature,bring on the snow

2008-11-26T10:33:00.007-07:00

So here are some pictures of our disney trip. We stayed at the Disney Grand California Hotel, did some swimming at the Disney Hotel, we got TWO early morning entries and the park was not all that busy! We got so spoiled by the no lines that when Friday came around and there were 15 minute waits we got irritated--haha. We had breakfast at Goofy's kitchen one morning,it was cute and fun. I love Disney during Christmas time, so much more magical if you can believe that.

If you click on the picture you can see it full size.

Elfs Gone Crazy

2008-11-25T11:54:00.001-07:00

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

LoveElfs

2008-11-25T10:45:00.001-07:00

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

TWILIGHT Full Circle

2008-11-15T08:42:00.026-07:00

So I thought I would just search all my post to look at all the ones I did regarding Twilight, and I have to admit,,,O.C.D.! I hope you have enjoyed the Twilight phenomenon as much as I and I need to thank Emily Davenport for "shoving" the books at me and telling me "just read it!" I want to thank all my family and friends for enduring countless hours, no days, well months of endless Twilight talks,e-mails,phone calls, blog post, etc. of all things Twilight. The sad thing is these are not all of them, some (6 of them) were just to short to re-post.

(This is the very first post on my blog I ever did and it was about Twilight)
SEPTEMBER 26 2007
Just wondering if any of ya have read the twilight series and if not........WHY! You need to check it out. If you LOOOOOOOVE love stories then you are missing out!

“I know you think that I have some kind of perfect, unyielding self-control, but that’s not actually the case.” — Edward Cullen

MARCH 5 2008
OK here is the reason I made and posted this video. This is what the description reads:
SO my husband decided to read the series and just out of curiosity I asked him who he pictured as Edward and Bella.....talk about ROFL!!! here you go.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9i5-t0itzyw

APRIL 2 2008

First off I need to admit my O.C.D. problem:
Over-compulsive CULLEN Disorder-that was brought to my attention by a loving family member. I would say I need help....but why?

MAY 21 2008
How can you sum up in just a few pictures and words about the most incredible week-end EVER!! Ya can't, so I hope you enjoy this little sneak peak of that phenomenal occasion that has happened to me!!!

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MAY 22 2008

I just thought I would post this link of the book signing we to. See if you can pick us out among the pictures everyone took

http://twilightmomsforums.freeforums.org/highland-high-signing-t7897.html

JUNE 4 2008
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hky4ZnuAwR

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BD RELEASE NIGHT AUG 21 2008

2008-11-13T10:50:00.004-07:00

I got this from my sisters blog. all these words can be found on my blog. Kinda cool huh!

Happy birthday Jose

2008-11-11T10:22:00.006-07:00

It was James "Jose's" b-day yesterday, and we had a lot of fun.
I decorated the door to his office while he was out.
We went to Chilis for dinner with the Maughans and "Jose's" dad.
The story is...I had them sing to him and told them his name was Jose! It was sooo funny. He was embarrassed as all get out and that was the plan.
We then had friends and family over for cake and ice cream.
We live in a culdesac and my house is in the dead center of it so it looked like a rock concert was going on w/ all the cars in front of the house.
The pictures of all the cars do not portray the real chaos that was going on.

I also want to thank everyone for celebrating with us.
Here is to another year, my wonderful husband!
You have now known me for half your life!!

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turkey

2008-11-09T16:05:00.001-07:00

Page Pets & MySpace Layouts

my halloween pictures

2008-11-05T20:50:00.006-07:00

Well I could not find anything for the costumes I had in mind so I showed up to work in nothing. A co-worker felt bad for me cause everyone knows how much I love this holiday so she called her son and had him drive over a costume for me. I was Zorro this year!
I have never been Zorro before.
We then spent the evening with the Maughans, enjoying her wonderful home made spaghetti and sauce, went to a car dealership for some Halloween fun, then stayed out all night trick or treating.
I am very sad to say that they days of me getting my boys to dress in a "theme" or dress-up how I want them too is over.
It was all about creepy,scary, gory and I don't really like it but it is their holiday as much as mine right?

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The future of this republic is in the hands of the American voter

2008-11-03T10:13:00.002-07:00

The margin is narrow, but the responsibility is clear. Remember to vote Tuesday November the 4th

If you want a symbolic gesture, don't burn the flag; wash it. ~Norman Thomas

This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave. ~Elmer Davis

Ours is the only country deliberately founded on a good idea. ~John Gunther

America is not just a country but a way. ~Carrie Latet

I love my freedom! I love Our America!--Trecia Loveland

My night at "Thriller"

2008-10-31T09:47:00.009-06:00

There is an outside theater in St George called Tuachan and they do a Halloween show called "Thriller" (yes they do a dance to the Michael Jackson song) and they dance/ preform to other music as well. There isn't a story line but it is very creepy and hard to explain. It really does get you into the Halloween mood. Before the show some of the dancers are just walking around and hangin out and scaring people. We all had a lot of fun. I went with my sister friends Hali, Monica, Erin and Aubry. I bumped into one of the girls I work with also. Well just click on the picture to view the "thriller video"
I hope you all have a CREEPtasic Halloween-----ahhhaaahhha

2008-10-27T09:27:00.016-06:00

Here are my pictures of "Halloween Pasts"
I love the one of the boys in their M&M costumes.
We had a trunk or treat at the church and we passed out M&Ms!
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This was a cute fun year and the boys were very creative in their costumes
---------------------2004 ---------------

I did the "Lord of the Rings" this year and they had a huge Halloween party on main street in Spanish Fork. As we were walking down the street I could not believe my eyes when we saw these two walking our way! It was fun . Carson is Frodo, Mason is Legolas and Triston is Gandolf the White. My sister Tammy's kids were with us too.

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Good ol' Sanpete

2008-10-22T07:20:00.003-06:00

Well Tara thought she was leaving Vegas to get away from it all and guess what! Well just click on the link and you'll see. It just makes me laugh,
--I love ya Tara!

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=4579512

Potter Pictures

2008-10-17T11:24:00.017-06:00

Just thought I would keep w/ my Harry Potter theme and post these pictures of my kids that were in the news paper a while back. We went to the midnight release of the 6th Harry Potter book & the the camera guy really liked Carson as Harry Potter. Mason was Malfoy

Harry Potter or better known as five year old Carson Loveland hands back the magic potion as he makes his own magic dust during the Orem Barnes and Nobles Harry Potter party Friday night. FRANK BOTT/Daily Herald

Five year old Carson Loveland mixes up a batch of magic powder Friday evening at the Orem Barnes and Nobles during the pre sale of Harry Potter party. FRANK BOTT/Daily Herald

Camera shy Harry Potter or better known as five year old Carson Loveland gets ready for some magic during the Harry Potter party at Barnes and Nobles Friday night. FRANK BOTT/Daily Herald

Six year old Mason Loveland draws at the Harry Potter drawing booth inside the Orem Barnes and Nobles prior to book sales Friday evening. FRANK BOTT/Daily Herald

Triston was there too and he got to be interviewed on the radio,
so it was an exciting night! They were all "Lucky Gits" that night

Harry Potter

2008-10-15T15:13:00.000-06:00

I just thought I would share the pictures from the time my sister-in-law Cathy and I decorated our house "Harry Potter Style" We spent so much time on this thing but it was so worth it and all the neighbors came up to tell us they had never been so busy handing out candy before.We had people until one in the morning. And so many people came to take pictures too. It was a lot of fun. If you click on the picture you can see it better

An Azkaban Cell & the Horcrux basin

Hagrid's hut & his pumpkins
Batman-Mason

Darth Vader-Carson & Anakin

Dark Mark. Not so scary during the day

Some creepy Dementors

Have you seen this wizard?

The dark mark at night and it was kinda freaky

Can you see the flying car in the whomping willow?

The two crazy culprits behind the madness
Moaning Myrtle & Prof. Trelawney (Cathy)

Manti W/ The Maughans

2008-10-08T09:12:00.000-06:00

Over the week-end we called our friends, Heather & Russ, for a "VERY spontaneous" get away to Manti for some 4 wheelin'. We knew it was raining in Cedar and we knew it had been raining in Manti but we had our hearts set for some fun. It turned out to be quite the adventure and the boys LOVED every minute of it. Thanks to Russ, the song for the trip was "All Summer Long"
We did not however get a group photo and I'm so sad we didn't!
What were we thinking Heather?

Manti Fun from trecia loveland on Vimeo.

I'm an Alice

2008-10-07T11:54:00.000-06:00

Take the Quiz and Share Your Results!

My son's Blog

2008-10-03T07:51:00.000-06:00

Well Triston has a blog page now....(I guess I have a second blog?) just kidding, he is doing pretty well on his own so if you would like to check it out and leave him a message I know he would get a kick out of it! Here is his link

http://tristontriston.blogspot.com/

San Francisco Bay

2008-09-29T14:55:00.001-06:00

SO James went fishing down in San Francisco. He said their boat didn't catch much but it still was a lot of fun. I don't know what he thought he was going to do IF he did catch anything cause he sure wouldn't be bringing it home to fry it up in a pan!! yuck

Leave me a comment of what flower you are

2008-09-23T17:22:00.000-06:00

I am a
Sunflower

What Flower
Are You?
"When your friends think smile,
they think of you.
There is not a day that goes by
that you can't find
something good about the world and
your fellow human."

SM

2008-09-23T10:54:00.001-06:00

Well here it is, my Smash Mouth pictures. We had a lot of fun! And we were very close but at one point I asked the "floor bouncer" if I could run up and get a closer picture and she said sure. So the really good close up ones are right at the stage. I am sure glad that I went and next time I WILL call everyone I know to see if they too would like to come to a concert here in Cedar cause everyone knows WE ROCK!!

smash mouth

2008-09-19T09:31:00.001-06:00

Sight For 'Soar' Eyes

2008-09-13T21:51:00.000-06:00

Grandma Jo will love this....

We had an extraordinary day today.
There is a festival held in
Cedar once a year called the Sky Fest.
They showcase hot air balloons, I guess?

Well by the time we woke up
and got out there all the balloons
had already taken off but,
there was one just sitting there

so I told the kids to run over so I could take there picture next to it.

Well the next thing I know we
are in line to take a little ride !! --
Well I sure didn't dare go up so I gave the camera to Carson and he took some pictures
from way up above

What A BLAST!!

The boys can't get over
how lucky they are that
they got to go up.

I feel
bad for Triston though
because he was at a
friends house so he was not there :-(

What the....?

2008-09-09T16:48:00.000-06:00

A little while back my kids were in our back yard jumping on the trampoline
when all of a sudden they came running in the house to tell me that there
were some pretty interesting things walking on the path that runs across
the stream from us. So I grabbed the camera and this is what they saw

The kids started yelling at them and we got a wave from none other than chewy Chewbacca
himself

we quickly ran over so we could get up close
and personal with these crazy freaks that
just go around walking in star wars gear

We got a group photo and then they were on their way!

All kidding aside, there was a walk for MS and these
people support these things while in their costumes
It helps to draw more attention to the activities
(Ya think?) But you can also rent them
for parties and stuff--the people that is.

(I bet my husband's brother-in-law is disappointed that he didn't get to meet them)

The best way to camp!!

2008-09-07T17:24:00.000-06:00

So I was getting jealous of seeing and hearing of everyone around me planning and going on camping trips. Well with a husband like mine I knew it would be a miracle if I could get him to join in the disappointment of not participating. So I decided to do the next best thing, Camp in my own back yard. I have to say it was a lot of fun. The kids did a skit (on the trampoline). I even made us a fire pit to cook marshmallows and hot dogs. It wasn't so bad, sleeping on a nice level grassy area, having indoor plumping within a few feet and clean up was quick and easy. Hey we even had that campfire smell the next day. I am now content about our summer camping trip and I have proof to show that we did indeed go camping this year!

2008-08-26T09:42:00.000-06:00

Sad news

2008-08-25T08:21:00.000-06:00

This past week-end was a very tragic one for those of us in Cedar City. As some of you might have seen on the news there was a horrible plane crash in Moab. My friend lost her husband and father-in law, James lost a friend, our friends lost a mother and an Aunt. There is a link for condolences for any of you wishing to leave a message. I know they would love to hear from you and feel of your love and support during this difficult time. My heart goes out to all of you that have been affected by this tragic loss

I cannot say that I know, just how you feel
For your hurt is so great, and will take God's touch to heal
Yet is it possible for such a wound, to completely ever mend
When you've lost your mate, parent, child or good friend?

Please know that I pray for you, each and every day
And feel God's Holy Spirit, in small and simple ways
And then I am reminded, of such a simple phrase
With all the strength that's in you, please walk by faith

So come to me and talk about, anything you feel
For I'll be here in body, but Christ will soon reveal
That while it is impossible, for a friend to end your pain
HE will bring about a peace, and in your hurt sustain

In and through Christ, Copyright © 1997 Brian G. Jett

All the Grandkids

2008-08-20T15:33:00.000-06:00

40th Anniversary

2008-08-20T15:23:00.000-06:00

We had so much fun together as a family

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"Flashy" Dream Team

2008-08-11T14:01:00.000-06:00

Our US basketball team is doing great-no surprise there and by the way there are 2 players from the Jazz on the US team!! My man D Williams and Booooooozerrrrrr. As one reporter put it we are kicken butt, but "graciously"

WHAT THE FRENCH SAID....

2008-08-11T09:28:00.000-06:00

Talking about the upcoming 4x100 freestyle relay, Bernard made this comment when asked about Team USA: "The Americans? We're going to smash them. That's what we came here for."

WHAT WE DID IN RETURN!!

2008-08-11T09:24:00.000-06:00

Thank You French Guy For Motivating The USA Swim Team!.

In addition...We SMASHED the World Record by 4 seconds!!! It was Amazing. I hope some of you had the chance to watch it , it made you very proud of our boys!

FEELING A LITTLE LEFT OUT

2008-08-07T17:49:00.000-06:00

Aaawww...how sweet

2008-08-03T21:25:00.005-06:00

Oh no she didn't!

2008-08-03T21:25:00.003-06:00

2008-07-30T12:22:00.001-06:00

Our Family In the Parade

2008-07-25T11:00:00.000-06:00

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2008-07-23T10:06:00.001-06:00

Memory Lane...the tag that gets everyone involved (and could get very interesting ;)

I hope you will play along. Here are the directions:

1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you. If you don't want to play on your blog, or if you don't have a blog, I'll leave my memory of you in my comments.

Summer travels with Grandpa

2008-07-23T09:53:00.000-06:00

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2008-07-22T13:44:00.001-06:00

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SUMMER TIME

2008-07-15T08:24:00.000-06:00

We have a stream/creek that runs behind our house and every year someone makes a dam with rocks so that there is a pool of water that people can dip in. It is so much fun and we enjoy it every summer, as you can see It is very pretty!! -

2008-07-10T15:27:00.000-06:00

We had a very fun filled week-end with friends and family. First, was of course,the Fourth of July and then Carson was baptized and became a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. We appreciate everyone who traveled from afar to be with us and for those of you who brought food and gifts for Carson. He loved it all!!! BIG HUG

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Let Freedom Ring

2008-07-03T08:37:00.000-06:00

This is in honor of those who HAVE & STILL> protect our freedom today. I salute you and your families!

PLEASE CLICK ON LINK FOR VIDEO

http://www.vimeo.com/user579965/videos

INNOCENT BYSTANDERS!!!!

2008-06-21T18:45:00.001-06:00

We were innocent bystanders at this event.... the boys wanted to go see the skateboard competition at the summer games. When we got there we were informed that skateboarding was last week and todays was inline skate , we stayed to see it anyways. Long story short, there was a kid who came all the way from Salt Lake to compete in the beginner's event and he turned out to be the only one competing in this group.One of the people working the event knew me, soooo, I called a friend of mine who lives near by, got some skates, borrowed a "bike" helmet, and $25.00 later Mason found himself competing for the first time ever in the Utah Summer Games.By the way Mason has very little experience on rollerblades let alone riding at the skate park on the half pipes and things.He was very brave and we are very proud of him! Now all my boys would like to learn and compete next year.....oh boy...

PICTURES FOR YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE

2008-06-14T22:30:00.000-06:00

Utah summer games application fee: $25.00
New running shoes and bike helmet: $80.00
Courageous enough to compete in the most amazing race your life: Priceless!

Like my friend Mindy said...I can now say I am married to a triathlete

2008-06-13T14:37:00.000-06:00

Anyone else think this is a morbid day to celebrate? I was so scared of this movie when I was younger!!!! I hope your day isn't cursed.... (Hey Tara started it?)

No Monkey'n around here

2008-06-10T10:19:00.001-06:00

So I asked Carson what kind of birthday he wanted this year and to no surprise he picked something very off the wall...a monkey birthday. So I, of course, had no clue what to do but it all came together pretty good.We played monkey in the middle and smash the coconut, about 3 hours later I had to take everyone home. As you will see they did have a lot of fun!

Global warming or cooling?

2008-06-10T09:19:00.000-06:00

This was very strange...we woke up to, snow, yes snow. Then the next night we were out on the park lawn watching a movie?! This is very strange?
The movie night was part of a family event they hold in Cedar every year. It lasts for a week. There are bouncy things to play in, booths set up all throughout the park, and a free movie every night( except for Wednesday when it snowed) I still love the small town life!!!

LION TWILIGHT

2008-06-04T14:03:00.000-06:00

Wow, this is called "Lion" and it is set to Twilight, of course! If ya weren't that interested in the movie, well this just might change your mind

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hky4ZnuAwRY

DISGUSTING!!!!!!

2008-05-31T16:43:00.000-06:00

LOOK HOW HUGE IT IS
the pictures say it ALL
the b oys j us t found this in my yard
this is just GROSS...and now it's a PET!!!

2008-05-21T17:48:00.000-06:00

I just thought I would post this TwilightMoms link of the book signing we whent to. See if you can pick us out among the pictures everyone took

http://twilightmomsforums.freeforums.org/highland-high-signing-t7897.html

2008-05-20T23:49:00.000-06:00

How can you sum up in just a few pictures and words about the most incredible week-end EVER!! Ya can't, so I hope you enjoy this little sneak peak of that phenomenal occasion that has happened to me!!!

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Flash Back......way back

2008-05-09T08:24:00.001-06:00

With the ending of yet another school year, it got me thinking of
my college years...I mean days.
It was back in 1991 and the name of the school was SUSC
So. Utah State College. My freshman year was the last class to attend the school with that name. In 1992 it became a university and is now SUU -So. Utah University.
Here is a collage of some of the things I enjoyed while studying my little heart out! I attended SUSC with my BFF Aimee Turner (Charlton) We joined the sorority Phi Alpha Beta which has since became a national sorority know on campus as Alpha Phi

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It's Here the new TWILIGHT "Teaser" Trailer!!!

2008-05-06T15:57:00.000-06:00

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.fullscreen&videoid=33429578

Part 2 THE CRUISE

2008-04-29T15:18:00.000-06:00

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