Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas
from our House to Yours!

Parker Age 15

McKayla age 13

Jackson Age 9
Hope you all had a Great Day!

Trick or Treat

We are the ChAmPiOnS!

Richfield Father's Day Baseball Tournament


We went up to Richfield to watch Parker play in the Father’s Day Tournament. The Team only gave up 6 runs the whole tournament. The boys played so well together. We stayed at our friends Mom’s house. It was great as always. They make the best food too. It was a great weekend.

I have to say that it was such a fun experience to watch these boys come together and WiN the TourNaMeNT. They had only practiced one time.

CoNgRatUlaTiOns BoYS

The Buzz 2011

How to move your Signature to the Right or Center!

This is a Part 2 to the this post

Okay so if any of you are like me and you prefer your signature in the center
of your post or to the right of the post here is how you do it.

Center your Signature

This is how the code should look.

Right Justify your Signature

This is how the code should look.

Special Thanks to Paul Crowe over at spice up your blog for helping me with the different placements of the signature below the post.

How to create your own Blog Signature!

How many of you have wanted a personalized blog signature, but you weren’t quite sure how to do it. Or you were afraid of messing up your blog with all the html changes. Well here is a simple way to do this.

How I made my own Blog signature?

First go to www.mylivesignature.com

Step 1. Enter the Name you are going to use. Click “next step”

Step 2. Next choose the Font you like. Please note that there are 120 Fonts to choose from. You can preview before you decide. Click “next step”

Step 3. Next choose the Font size. I used #5. You can choose always go back and make this bigger if needed. Click “next step”

Step 4. Click to change the background color. You can choose a color, or you can make it transparent so that your signature will only show, and not a colored background. I choose transparent because when I change my blog background it will work with anything.

Now pick a text color. I choose black. Click “next step”

Step 5. Set the slope. I am choosing #6. Pick the one you like. Click “next step”

Step 6. Now on this step you have to choose what you want to do with the signature. Click the choice that says Want to use this signature?

Then choose HTML. Click on Generate HTML Code.

Then on the next page click on Generate a code for my handwritten signature.

Step 7. Below the line that says “Generated HTML Code for your signature” You need to copy the HTML code. Now go to your blog!

Okay so are you following me so far. If so you should have your blog up on your screen.

Step 8. Click on dashboard, and go to the “Design” tab. Then click on “Edit HTML” tab. Then click the 'Expand Widgets Box' Find the following code in your blogs html.(Click 'CTRL and F' for a search bar to find this code)

Paste the code for your signature Directly Below or After the code you see above-

Note : If this code is in your template twice place it after the second one.

This is the Signature code!

Remove the code in Green and Keep the code in Purple!

Now save your template and view your blog. You can now look at your posts and the signature has been added.

Step 9. Now enjoy looking at your awesome signature!!!

Special Thanks to www.mylivesignature.com for having a free website
to help us build our HTML Signature.

Look What I did today!

Today I finally created a signature for my blog. If some of you are wondering how to do this, I will be posting the tutorial tomorrow so stay tuned..

Pine View Fresh/Soph Baseball Team

Parker playing ball against

Dixie 2011

9 YeArS oLd

It's Offical, I'm out!

I didn't make the cut, so I spent the night crying,
but all is well in the Leavitt Home.

I have decided to put my big girl pants on and start planning out my own makeover. Also, If I am lucky enough I might even be able to get Miss Mandi to give me some input since she lives like a mile from me. I sure hope so anyway. I need to get this done and I can do it. I have offically put my mind to work on it. I can't wait to show you all the changes and progress I plan to make. Stay Tuned for updated posts.

Thanks so much to all of you who took the time to vote for me. Seriously!!!

Also, Thanks to Mandi for getting my mind running and a spark under my butt.. Did I just say that.

Thanks Everyone,
Love ya

My favorite Meal Planner

I just wanted to take a minute to share a website that I have been using for a few months. I am so sold on this because you can save time and money.

1. You can be a couponer
2. You get a shopping list
3. Only buy the things you need
4. Recipes are simple and tasty
5. No hassle meal time
6. Save lots of money
7. Show the estimated cost of the weeks meals

I urge everyone I know to try this program. It has so many choices to fit any family small or large.

I love that you can take this list to the store and only buy the things you need and not spend money on unwanted purchases.

I use the Walmart plan then just adjust as needed.

Give it a try!

Final Day to Vote! Please Help Me!

Here is what Mandi over at Vintage Revivals has to say today...

Mandi says....

Voting is giving me an Ulcer!

Seriously.

"Do you guys have any idea how close this voting is?

Seriously.

Like 40 of you are within 15 votes of each other.

Seriously.

This is better than Days of Our Lives.

Seriously.

So go rally some more votes.

Seriously.

Or you might be heartbroken when you see that you were only 3 votes away.

Seriously.

And a serious THANK YOU to our sponsors!"

Jackie says......

I am begging everyone to please vote for me before midnight today. I am gonna be so sad if I lose by one vote. Seriously.. Please help me be happy and go vote for me. The link is listed below. Click on it and scroll down to the thumbnails until you see #46.

I am #46, I am #46.

Click here to vote!

The trick is to click on the star and wait until your page refreshes. If it says you have already voted for this person then your vote went through. Please Please Please do this.

I love you guys so much and Thanks for taking time to do this for me...

P.S. I love that my BFF and I use the same word all the time. "Seriously"

It's Time to Vote!

It's time for the Voting to start. I can hardly stand waiting for 3 days...
I have added the link below where you go to vote.

I am number 46.

My link says Jackie.


Please Click Here to Vote for Me


I begging you to take the time to vote for me. I really want this. It would be so nice to have some help to decorate my living room. If I win, I will come to your house and help you decorate too. Since you know I love to decorate so much.
You might say I don't really need it cause I can sorda decorate a little, but I have a huge dilemma when it come to my own house. I also find the space I have so difficult because it is so wide open and you can see the kitchen, dining, and living room all in one bam!!

Please vote!!!

I would love to hear from you if you voted for me. I will love your gut's forever!!

Wish me luck Everyone!!!!

"Yo Yo! Vintage Revivals Epic Makeover"

The Coolest Thing Ever is happening in my neck of the Woods. I am so darn excited, I think I could pee my pants except that I was fortunate enough to get that taken care of and no longer have to worry about wearing Depends! Awesome Right! Okay so on the the reason why I am doing this post okay! Stay with me here, this is going to be good.

This is an AMAZING GIVEAWAY
by Miss Mandi @ Vintage Revivals.
I love her guts...REALLY!

I love this Faux Fireplace!

Is this the coolest Living Room Ever? I love everything about it!

Get ready for my Room Reveal! I am offically admitting that I need help with my Living Area! The one thing I think that stands out about my house is that is just one huge open space. It has completely stumped me on how to decorate it. I need more seating in the room too. We are a family of 5 and so one or more persons always end up sitting on the floor.

I hope that you will all
help a Sista Out.
Vote for Jackie!

Living Room View

Kitchen and Dining View - Notice Plant Shelf.

Entry Way

Dining Area - I would love a new table with style. I love the ones with character and vintage style.

Another View of Living Room!

I love this ottoman!

I love this Board and Batten!

I would be in Heaven if I could have Mandi hang with me for a week. I can only imagine what she could come up with in my room. I just know it would be a true Revival. I love everything about her style. She is so talented. Please help me bring my open living space to life.
Thanks for Looking at my stuff!

I'm begging you all to
VOTE for Jackie!!

I love EasTeR

Greatest man in history, named Jesus, had no servants, yet they called him Master. Had no degree, yet they called him Teacher. Had no medicines, yet they called him Healer. He had no army, yet kings feared Him. He won no military battles, yet He conquered the world. He committed no crime, yet they crucified Him..... He was buried in a tomb, yet He lives today. Re-post if you believe with your heart ♥

Baseball is our Life!!!

Yesterday I went to Cedar to watch the boys play baseball. It was a beautiful day with a awesome view. Parker is playing on the Fresh/Soph Team this year as the catcher. He is having a blast. As most of you know Parker loves baseball. So do I.. It was a good game, the boys are getting to know each others playing styles and bonding as a team. Its fun to watch. For those of you who have wondered if we dropped off the face of the earth, it's not so. We are probably at a baseball field somewhere watching baseball. Oh ya, in case you wanted to know Pine View won the game!!! You guys Rock!

All for the love of the Game!

"A clever runner steals a base." - James J. Metcalfe

Recognizing the Gifts!

Today we woke up late for church. I mentioned to Parker that we could go to a ward that had the sacrament meeting later. He said yeah I want to do that because I haven't had the sacrament. It was a tender mercy that he was aware of what he needed. He knew of the importance of the sacrament and he bore witness to me. I am so grateful for a son who is trying to do the right things. We decided since we missed our sacrament we would go to the ward right by our house. It was so spiritual. While I often think change would be great, my eyes and mind were opened while sitting in this ward. I realized how blessed I was to have a loving and caring Ward. I am happy where I am at, and wouldn't want to change it. I am blessed with many people who care about me. I hope I can do something good for them. Happy Sunday!

Mckayla and Brilee having a great time. They were celebrating McKayla's 10th Birthday. They went and got pampered at Hot Nails with Pedicures. After Hot Nails, they went to eat at Applebee's. It was a great time. They laugh so much and just enjoyed the time.

The many Faces of Jackson

Jackson Jason Leavitt
2010

A little Birth Story!!!

Happy Birthday to Jackson
I just realized that I never posted this to my blog.Its been sitting in the post box. Its only been 2 years. Its just in time for me to write a new one for his 9th Birthday so I figured what the heck just post it.
I will try to give the quick story on Jackson's life so far(of course leaving out the traumatic stuff). Since I have done a horrible job of writing it down. I went in for a ultra sound at 7 months to see how he looked. I was having horrible preterm labor. They wanted to see what to expect if he was early because of preterm labor. They found swelling around his skull and the rest of his body. It was serious. I was life flighted up the UofU later that evening. At first we were told it was Down Syndrome, then a chromosome disorder. Then finally it was that he wasn't getting enough blood in his little body. So they decided to give him blood transfusions through his umbilical cord. As soon as they did the first transfusion it was like I had a new baby inside me just moving around like crazy, which he hadn't done my entire pregnancy. They ended up doing 3 total transfusions on him, and decided it would be better to let me have the baby and treat him once he was born because of the infection risk. (due to the transfusions)
On April 22nd, Jackson Jason Leavitt was born up at the University of Utah Hospital. He was a beautiful baby when he came out. Then they quickly passed him to through the window to the NICU. He was there for 2 months. Yes, this was a long long time for us to have him there. We couldn't wait to bring him home. There were a few scares during his stay there, but we were able to get through them. I know that the Lord was actively involved in Jackson's life. He was so strong and such a fighter. We needed him here with us.

Jackson has been one of the most amazing things that has ever happened to our family. He is a special spirit in our home. Always making us laugh. Says spiritual things that we don't know where they came from. I could only be the spirit.

The first two years of his life he spent more times that i can count in the hospital with pneumonia, croup, high fevers, pneumonia, etc.

The day before his 2 birthday he choked on a Hot Dog! I really felt so helpless and could 't believe that it happened to us after all the things that we had already had to go through with this special little guy.
He ended up perfect and got his tonsils out and was as good as new. No more choking.

Now the fun and exciting part about our Awesome Little Boy!

Seven things I love about Jackson

1. His quick whit
2. His Freckles
3. His silly faces, and missing front teeth
4. He love his family so much(especially Mom)
5. He loves to learn about Jesus
6. He loves to play with friends
7. He loves to be active all the time..

This was extremely hard to choose seven things. So when he gets older I will make sure I list many more. Please feel free to share any that I may have missed.
I hope this post isn't to serious, I am using this blog as a journal so i wanted to write a little history on his life so far...

I love you Jackson
Happy 7th Birthday

Time out for Women

Time out for Women

We headed down to Las Vegas for TOFW. It was a blast we stayed at Treasure Island, ate at Cheesecake Factory, Marsala's, and asked a Stinken Cool Lady on a Purple scooter to let us cut in front of her to get to our Hotel faster. She said yes by the way... We stayed up almost all night and showed up on Saturday only 20 minutes late.. That's Pretty Good! I almost ran into the back of a Brown UPS Truck. I fell almost 5 times, but its all good. I was in great company with these ladies. We all had a blast and we loved the way we felt. We left with the best feelings and the spirit reconfirmed to us that we were doing the best things we could for ourselves and our family's in these tough days.. Love you Girls!
Thanks for letting me be apart of an awesome weekend.
p.s. Did I mention I tried to ride a Bull? Oops must have forgotten that part..

Picasa and I are in Luv!!!

Okay so I just might be the last person to hear about this program, but I am in love...
I have downloaded this before, but forgot about it and didn't use it. I also own PhotoShop too. I am one of those people who used to Scrapbook with paper and I use to do it all the time. I'm talking day and night. I was always caught up and I always spent more money on supplies than I did on food. Okay maybe not quite that much. Well you catch my drift. I have decided that I am no longer going to spend endless amounts of money on paper and embellishments. I am now going to commit to doing all my pages digital. They might not be as cute as a handmade Layouts, but I know with time I will have this baby down. I can't wait to catch up on Scrapping. I know my youngest will be so happy when he can look at a book and it is of him.. His pictures are all currently just stashed in a box and he is almost 9... Yikes, please don't judge. I am working on it.. Who digital Scraps, and who loves it? Let me know, I might need some help or maybe even a Digital Scrap Night is in order... Share your thoughts Ladies...
Hugs!!!

“Women of God can never be like women of the world.
The world has enough women who are tough;
we need women who are tender.
There are enough women who are coarse;
we need women who are kind.
There are enough women who are rude;
we need women who are refined.
We have enough women of fame and fortune;
we need more women of faith.
We have enough greed;
we need more goodness.
We have enough vanity;
we need more virtue.
We have enough popularity;
we need more purity.”

- Margaret D. Nadauld

Okay, so I have been reading a lot of quotes lately. It seems I may be addicted. Addicted or Not? I think I'll go easy on myself with this one because it could be worse. I could be addicted to chocolate for heaven's sake.. I read this quote on another blog and I can't remember which one. If you know who's blog please do tell. I will give credit to them.
I glanced at this quote and then the authors name, wait, I know who this Women is... I cleaned for her a couple years ago. She is so nice and I can't believe how some are able to puts words together. What a great Quote. I love it Margaret.

I know what I'm doing...

I'm the Man!!!
Recently I got to take a trip with my Dad and Mom to
Las Vegas Propane. I got to drive too. Okay not really, but my mom did take some pictures of me pretending to drive. We got to sit in the truck for several hours waiting so here are some pictures that my mom took of me. I got this!!!! When I grow up I want to be just like my Dad!
Sharp Turn Here!!
Keeping it straight on the road!
Who ever said trucking is fun? I was exhausted..

Knowing Who You Are.....

“Noble and great.
Courageous and determined.
Faithful and fearless.
That is who you are,
and that is who you have always been.
Understanding that truth can change your life,
because this knowledge carries a confidence
that cannot be duplicated any other way.”

– Sheri Dew

Be Yourself

Valentines Day 2011

I woke up and went to work as usual. I walked into my classroom and my jaw dropped open. My mucho mucho nice hubby had pulled a fast one on me. As most of you know its pretty hard to pull a fast one on me..j/k

I walked into roses, and a huge heart balloon bouquet. Just a simple little note that told me he loved me. Awwwesome!!! Made my day.

Now that also made so many of the students days because I don't think they had seen such a huge balloon in the shape of a heart. They were amazed too.

I got to tell teachers and students that I was LoVEd!

I later cooked a dinner for our family and when we were eating, My hubby stood up and got something off the fridge. It was another hand written card. The mushy meaningful kind. I had my 2 sOn's watching me read it. It was so tender and so true, that I couldn't hold back the tears. I thought about what I had read, and I had a ThoUgHt pOp Into my HeaD. I made it throught the YeAr and I need to give mYseLf CreDit for that. And a lot of other LoVinG PeoPle tOo. What a year and my husband stills loves me and will always be by my side. He is so AmaZinG!!! Jason you are truly the BeSt example of love and compassion, loyal and non-judging. I am so lucky to have you in my LiFe!!!
Your the BeSt!

Yours Truly!

I want me a media console and I want me one now!!!

I am desperately looking for an old record player media console. I am willing to pay for this also. I just haven't seen one in a while. If you have one similar to this please let me know... I have tried 2 different pieces of furniture so far and none of them work.

Cabinets #1 Were about and inches in width to short for the Dish Network and Stereo.

Cabinet #2 I got all the things I wanted in it except for the stereo. I had just got done spending about 20 minutes moving all the wires around. I go to put it carefully into the shelf and it is about 1 inch to tall for the opening.

I am so bummed. I really want something to fit all the media stuff we have.
So if you see something on your daily travels at the D.I. or Yard Sale or someone you know....Beg them to let you buy it for me.. Becuase I'm awesome and I deserve it. I am willing to pay up to $50 or more dependng on the size and quality. I don't care about the color of the console, just that it is in great shape.

Edited: Yes I edited this post this morning. It appears I was unable to type or spell when I wrote this. Maybe to late at night, Hint Hint!!

We Must See Past What it Seems…..

I found this link (click here) off a friends blog and was touched by it.
You must read it and pass it along.
There are so many important lessons to get out of this!!
We must look beyond the part we think is so obvious. I have to think that we ALL have a sign!
What are your thoughts on this? Please share?

Big Dork Fish

Jackson caught this BiG FiSh out at the Coral Canyon Pond. It was in October I believe.
It was a real whopper. An old man was watching him and he said here lets measure this baby and see how big it is. Hence the measuring tape. Almost 19 inches long, and that is after its tail and nose had been nubbed off due to rubbing on the sides of the pond walls.

Bowl ole' Cereal

Okay so Parker loves his Frosted Flakes.

As I was sitting on the couch I turned and looked to see what he was eating. This is what I saw. I laughed so hard inside I could have died. Seriously, a metal bowl full of cereal. I wonder if he was full when he was all done? Shhh! He doesn't know I put this on my blog..lol Let's keep it our little secret okay.
If you see this Parker, I'm so sorry, but I couldn't help it!!!

Ever seen a Planter Wart?

I know this is so gross, but its for real. My child really got one of these, and it is so unique to look at.... It is so crazy to see it up close. Its a perfect circle. It is about the size of a pencil eraser. I told my child that it was gonna fall out and leave a huge indent, and my child's eyes got bigger than you can believe. I hope in the next week or so it will be totally gone. No more Planter Wart! I hope!

Flood 2010

We had an amazing flood this Christmas Break. It rained for several days straight. This is a picture of the Virgin River down where the kids usually Skim Board. It gave us complete chills to listen and watch Mother Nature!!

SNOW

Jackson is loving the snow today. We woke up to several inches of snow in our area. Jackson, Jake and Austin are building a igloo at The Brown's House.