I know I know I know.....

I am very aware that it has been way over due for a post....not that any of you really look forward to my post but maybe some where out there in the cyber world someone does so this is for you! The thing is is that I don't really have much to blog about.....so this post is going to consist of random thoughts so I apologize.

First and formost if you haven't bought the new Alicia Keys CD you must get it!! it's amazing! And coming from a person that is very picky on buying music especially the entire album I wouldn't lie. So what are you waiting for? go get it!!

So I know I have a bit of a shopping addiction....well I don't really call it that I just think I enjoy fashion and I have an appreciation for fabrics, colors, the cut of clothing, and they way it's made. There shouldn't be anything wrong with that right? but lately I guess I've just been annoyed by the fact that that is the label I'm associated with....like I'm not capable of doing anything else and I'm just that wife that shops. So what if I don't race bikes and I'm not an avid snowboarder at least I look presentable everyday.
To top it off I'm going to San Francisco tomorrow for a day to go SHOPPING! Surprise Surprise...I'm very excited about it! hopefully I can get most of my Christmas shopping done....at least for myself...he he..

Does anyone have any good ideas for Christmas Gifts?? I'm always curios on what people give as presents.

December is going to be a very crazy month for me and I'm sure for everyone else so don't be sad if my next post doesn't come out for a while.

This is what I've been up to

I'm pretty sure everyone has been dying to know why I haven't posted a blog in forever....well the truth is I've been LAZY! don't worry I've checked everyone Else's blogs but then I get to exhausted to do my own. I know Lame.....let's see since the last blog I wrote I'm sure I've had to of done a couple of exciting things.

Back in September as you all know I went to the Beyonce concert with my sister and good friend Sosa...and that was too much fun! Then I went back to Vegas a few weeks later and went to "Cross Vegas" it's a huge cycle cross race that my husband was in which is always fun to watch. We also went to the interbike trade show. FUN FUN!! not so much but for my husband it was heaven. Which makes me happy.

Let's see what else....I've been working a little bit which is a whole different blog cause I could go for days about how I babysit adults. I did host a "Girls night Out" a couple of weeks ago. Which turned out super fun! our night consisted of eating sushi, drinking cocktails (way too many cocktails!) and dancing! Girls night out is a definite must! for those that never do it. I'm going to throw another night which will be dinner and a haunted house. I'm scared just thinking about it actually (I'm a big wuss when it comes to scary stuff but I'm gonna do it!)

I'm also starting my own wedding planning business. I know crazy huh! I've already got two clients one that is getting married next June and one that is actually getting married in January. So I'm sure that will be keeping me busy. I'm also looking for some names for my business. So let me know if you have any ideas. I also have a partner named Missy that is going to be helping me out. Just in case you wanted to incorporate our names in the title.

Oh and my 1st year anniversary is coming up on Sunday the 14Th I've been married a year! time flies...I think we are going to do a spa day up at Snowbird and go to some fancy dinner. I'm definitely looking forward for that.

And last but not least my friend wants to give me a Brazilian wax tomorrow. I'm not sure what to think about that but I told her I would do it only if we can drink wine before any of this waxing begins. I don't care what any of you think! I know it's going to hurt!!

So that pretty much sums it up....oh wait I need to give everyone a recipe for these amazing pumpkin chocolate chip cookies that I made yesterday it's super easy and they are soooo yummy!! and there is only 4 ingredients.

• One box of Spice Cake mix
• One can of pumpkin filling ( I don't remember the ounces but it's the bigger can)
• Chocolate Chips (As many as you desire)
• Cinnamon Chips (As many as you like)
• Bake at 350 for 25-30 min
• Try not to eat them all because you will!

Am I the only one??

OK I know that there are people out there that watch "So You Think You Can dance" but I can't seem to find anyone that watches the show religiously.....Can I tell you that my favorite is Sabra!! I love love love her! she's so dang cute and is such a great dancer!! do you think she's going to win? I do!! Does anyone know if they are going on tour in Salt lake or Vegas? because I would totally go! the show almost makes me want to dance (almost is the key word) they make it look so easy!

Tagged

I've been Tagged so here it goes...

Jobs I've Had
- Fiesta Fun Center
- Green Valley Spa
- National Auto Plaza (Receptionist)
- Green Street ( Cocktail Server)
- Look Out Cabin ( Server)
- City Lips Cosmetics (Cosmetic Trainer/Small account Manager)
- Carvers (Server/Assistant Manager)

Places I have Lived
- London ( I was born there that counts right?)
- California
- Arizona
- Utah

Places I have Vacationed
- Kauai
- San Francisco
- Vermont
- Boston
- N.Y.
- Acapulco
- LasVegas
- North Carolina
- Florida
- Philadelphia

Places I would love to visit
- All of Europe
- Australia
- Caribbean
- Jamaica

Things I enjoy
- FOOD
- Fashion
- Playing Tennis
- Cooking
- Entertaining
- My 3 Dogs
- Mountain Biking
- Working out
- Friends
- Music

Everyday things I love
- When the dishes are done when I wake up.
- When the mail comes and the dogs haven't ate any of it.
- When I can drive to work and there is no traffic.
- When Winston doesn't escape the back yard and some random person brings him back home.
- Having to close down the restaurant with out any problems.
- Good gossip
- My life

So that wraps it up...I'm going to have to tag Marla since we haven't seen a new post from her in ages! There will be no excuses!! so get to it.

It's Official

I know I haven't posted a new blog in forever but I guarantee this one is worth the wait! So it's official that I am PREGNANT!! can you believe it?!?! it's hard for me to grasp this myself but I'm definitely excited and terrified at the same time. I'm about 12 weeks right now which is nice because I hear this whole being tired thing subsides after the first trimester.....I haven't really experienced the whole "morning sickness" thing for me it was an all day event. Which I can't really complain because I guess people have it worse. At least I haven't thrown up or anything. I would just feel nauseous all day (this only lasted about 2 weeks thank goodness!) but now I'm feeling good a little tired at times but for the most part "normal" I'm still able to go to the gym so that's a plus! So if any of you that have little tykes of your own and have any advice for a first timer I'm all ears! and don't worry I'll keep everyone posted on how fat I'm getting throughout the months. So get excited!!

I need a new routine

Ok ladies I hope someone can help me out. I decided that I need a new workout routine it's about that time that I need to switch it up and I need some ideas as far as exercises. Here is what I've been doing .

Monday (Legs)

• Angled leg press 3 sets of 12 (140lbs) with 25 sec presses in between.
• Angled leg press 3 sets 12 one legged (50lbs) with 20 sec presses in between.
• Squats 3 sets of 20 (40-45lbs) with ladders in between sets.
• Inner leg squats 3 sets of 15 (40lbs)
• Lunges 4 sets of 12 (20lbs)
• Dead lifts 3 sets of 12 (40lbs)
• Abs
• Cardio 20-30min.

Tuesdays (Arms and chest)

• Free weight bicep curls 3 sets of 12 (30lbs)
• Side bicep curls 3 sets of 12 (24lbs)
• Bench press 3 sets of 15 (30-40lbs)
• Free weight flys 3 sets of 10 (20lbs) with 10sec presses in between.
• Triceps 3 sets of 15 (15lbs)
• Push ups 3 sets of 10
• Abs
• Cardio 20-30min intervals on the treadmill.

Wednesday

• Yoga
• Cardio 20min

Thursday (Legs)

• Same as Monday

Friday

• OFF

Saturday

• Same as Tuesday but will throw in some shoulder and back exercises....sorry I don' t know some of the names of the exercises.

Sunday

• Mountain Bike ride

So if anyone has any suggestions or ideas please let me know I'm getting board of my routine! Hope to hear from all of you soon.

P.S. I have to give much thanks for my ipod I wouldn't be able to get through the gym without it.....what does everyone have on their ipod??? I could use some new music too!!! am I asking too much?!?!

Weekends are good!

So I have no clue how to do the cute little collage's that everyone is doing and I don't really want to figure it out....can someone just explain how to do it?? Please.....I don't really have anything exciting to Blog about so I guess I'll just let everyone know about my fun filled weekend. So it all started on Saturday morning when Courtney Lang, Courtney Bence and I decided to ride our bikes downtown to the farmers market. Which is a good time if you've never been their is lots of food and some cool booths to browse. When suddenly one of the Courtney's got a flat tire....which sucked because it wasn't fixable so we had to call everyone we knew to come and pick her up. Finally we found someone to come and get her and Courtney and I had to leave her because we were already running late to Ali's bike race at Sugarhouse park. So we get to the bike race a little late but we were their to cheer him on! he didn't get number one like he had hoped but he did really well anyways. That night was the opening of the Circle Lounges patio (The Circle Lounge is a bar just in case you were wondering) so a whole bunch of us went down to enjoy some sushi and drink some tasty cocktails. All and all it was a busy fun filled day! and the next day I was pretty much worthless....but that's what Sundays are for.

I'm so Excited!!

Beyonce is coming to concert at the MGM on August 25th and guess who's opening for her....Robin Thicke!!! I'm super excited I just bought my tickets this morning. My sister and my good friend from Vegas will be joining me. So if anyone else loves Beyonce and Robin Thicke as much as we do please don't hesitate to join us! it will be so much fun!! !

Who Knew?!?

I know that I mentioned that I've been going mountain biking this summer but who knew that I would really enjoy it! my husband and I go every Sunday it's kinda our thing we do this summer. And I know I look ridiculous in my picture but I just got done climbing this hill and all I wanted to do was get to the top which seemed like forever!! Even though I just want to shoot myself when I start climbing a hill I feel good about it when it's all over. So I guess I've found a love for bikes!! I now have 3 with one on the way....Yes I am a bike whore...but I'm not as bad as my husband he has like 12 or something....so if anyone ever wants to go on a bike ride I'm sure we have an extra bike somewhere:)

Have you missed me??

I know I haven't posted anything forever! and I apologize. With summer finally here I've been enjoying the nice weather and taking advantage of it. My favorite thing to do this summer is play tennis. Don't worry I'm not any good at it but it's my excuse to wear the cute little tennis skirt. I've also been cruising around on my bicycle and hanging out at my friends pool that's just up the street. And last but not least I plan on doing a lot more mountain biking this year then I did last year. Were actually going mountain biking this weekend with a couple of friends of ours and one has never gone before so it should be entertaining. I know I have a rough life... So I think everyone should get outside and try something new! Hooray for SUMMER!!

How fun was this...

Last Night was my friend Cody's 24Th Birthday so a few of us went to the Tavernacle for some cocktails and Karaoke.....And by the way when 90% of the bar is gay you know you'll be having a good time! they are all so fun and entertaining I love it!! so here are a few pictures I captured that night the first one is (L to R) Cody and his boyfriend Brian they are so cute and way fun to hangout with! I will definitely be hanging out with them by the pool this summer and drinking Pina Coladas! the next one is Cody, Lisa, Trish and I. And the last one is the Birthday boy and myself. It was definitely a fun night!

This is just how it is

I just wanted to give everyone a little insight on my life and introduce my "Family" ( which mostly consist of dogs.)
This first little guy on top is Winston aka: Winney or Mr. Winikins he is the "baby" he's about 6months and has so much personality that it's hard to get mad at him but don't get me wrong he is very naughty!!

This is Paolo aka: Bear, LoLo, Mr. Bear he is 2 he will be three in Sept. He is a really shy and quiet dog and is pretty needy. He's not much of a people or dog person but he gives a lot of love!

And I can't forget Simon aka: Mr. Simon he was our first dog he's 3 almost 4 and he is the friendliest dog you will ever meet. He's not like any other Chiuaua he loves people and other dogs! and he's not even one of those yappy dogs.

And this is my multi talented husband Ali (yes named after Muhammad Ali) he didn't get that name for nothing he really is "The Greatest" so the top picture is what he does in the winter...well he actually works for the Park City Snowboard team as the freestyle coach but back in the day he used to do it professionally (How hot is that!) and in the summer he does what you see below rides his bike doesn't matter what kind of bike it is he does it all!! right now he has his pro licence in mountain biking and does local races, but also does road biking and cycle cross as well. He's pretty much obsessed with bikes I guess the same way as I am obsessed with shopping so I can relate...well sorta...other then his great abilities to climb mountains and jump off cliffs he's the most wonderful husband!!

Birthday's Are Fun!

So Last night it was our friend Courtney's 29Th Birthday (She's the one with the blond straight hair just in case you were wondering.) we went to a wonderful restaurant called Pine to celebrate! for those of you that think your getting old don't worry your not.....this whole group of gals is 28 or over(I think I'm the youngest one out of the bunch.) and only two of us out of the 7 are married. So I hope I have given some people some light at the end of the tunnel. That life only gets better with age. And that Birthday's are FUN!

From the Begining

Alright I had a request from Cassidy to post some pictures of my BIG day so here they are. The first couple of sets are our engagement and my bridal pictures that Davina Fear did for me. Oh and by the way she's amazing! I highly recommend her!! Oh Brianna she's doing the "get to know you shoots" for only $150 right now I paid $300 per session so that is a bargain. I almost want to get more pictures done by her because it's so cheap. But if you are wanting more here is the website for her blog that you can see our pictures on. All you have to do is go to the September 2006 archive and scroll down hope you enjoy them. http://illltakeapictureofthat.blogspot.com/

The Wedding....Ok so I don't have a lot of pictures downloaded on my computer BUT I do have a website that has the whole album for all to see. So if your into it here it is.

www.HeartlightStudio.net/JoannaAliWedding

Ok...Ok...

I know I've been out of the "Blog" scene for a few days but don't worry I'm back! I wanted to let everyone know about the fabulous BBQ I had over the weekend....sorry I have no pictures to prove it but I promise it really did exists. If anyone wants to impress people at their next BBQ you have to try some of these tasty items that I had at mine.

• Gourmet Hamburgers (These are not your average burger I promise)

The first one consisted of melted provolone cheese, caramelized onions, and mushrooms. Can I say that this one is DELISH!!!

The Second one I call my "Pesto" burger . I put pesto on both sides of the buns ( BTW you can buy pesto at any grocery store.) fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and of course fresh basil on top.....mmmmm...mmmmm TASTY!!!!!

• Asparagus wrapped in Prosciutto

This is so easy and so tasty!!! all you do is pick out any kind of asparagus of your choice ( I per fer the thinner ones.) then you sprinkle some salt and pepper and drizzle some extra virgin olive oil on them. And then you just wrap the prosciutto around them (when I use the thinner asparagus I bundle them up in three's it make for a really cute presentation.) And grill them up!! easy as that!

• Last but now least Dessert I just call them Fruit cups

Pick out any kind of berries you enjoy ( I enjoy Strawberries, Blueberries, and Raspberries.) Put them in a bowl and squeeze 2-3 lemons on top and sprinkle sugar ( as much as you desire) mix it all together and place them in individual cups ( I used wine glasses) place a dollop of whip cream on top and crumble cookies on them for a perfect crunch. (Sorry I can't remember what cookies I used but vanilla wafers sound tasty.) It's so easy I promise!

Now if anyone has any questions please feel free to ask!!! and if your wondering if this came out of a cook book your wrong......I really do have an imagination when it comes to food! I hope you enjoy it as much as all of my friends did.

Are you kidding me?!?!

I would have to say that "The Bachelor" is definitely one of my guilty pleasures! for those of you that haven't seen one episode it's not to late to start watching. (Or invest in a DVR it's by far one of the best things ever! ) I mean this guy is a total dud...his personality is about as fun as a rock.....no wonder why he hasn't found the girl of his dreams. Sure he's good looking, has a good heart, and a good job but once he opens his mouth those things don't matter anymore. I'm just sad that they couldn't find a more intresting man to fill the part. And for the ladies on the show well that's just a whole different blog.....

What I have Learned

I can promise you this.....

1. The older you get the smarter you become.
2. You tend to look at life differently.
3. You realize that everyone has their own problems and that no body's perfect.
4. The littlest things in life matter the most.
5. You don't need to be a certain age to accomplish something....everything takes time and life doesn't always come with a time line.
6. People DO notice when you say "Please" and "Thank You".

Okay so I can only think of 6 things off the top of my head that I think I have learned over the years that made me the person who I am right now. What have you learned in life that makes YOU the person you are today?

Two Thumbs Up!

I recently purchased" The Evolution of Robin Thicke" and I would have to agree with all of the reviews that this album is two thumbs up! there is definitely some baby making music on there....so be prepared. I feel like everyone should listen to it. I would even burn you a CD and send it to you if you would like. Just let me know.

It's Earth Day!

Alright everyone today is earth day! I've never been so concerned about our planet until now which is a little embarrassing because I've been living on this planet for the past 28 years, but it's never to late to make small changes to help preserve our planet. So I was wondering what you are going to do to help save out planet. You can do the littlest things that make a BIG difference! such as recycling, eating organic, declining your ATM receipt at the bank, taking shorter shower, using all natural cleaning products, And the list goes on. You can get a ton of information on www.oprah.com so let's help each other out and go GREEN.