Itchy, Poopy, Barfy, and yard work!!!!

Well, as you all well know I have dropped off the face of the blogging world except to throw in a few b-day shout-outs now and then. So I am trying to think of what's been going on. Well, we almost finished our yard. We live on a corner lot, so we have a lot of flower beds. Last year we tackled our huge front flower bed and this year we are doing all of the rest. We got 8 yards of mulch! It is cedar, so I love the smell, it isn't that poopy smelling crap. Literally! The one reason I hate spring in the Woodlands is you'll be taking a walk, think Allegra just made a nice stinky and what do you know, someone has new mulch in their yard. It really is quite disgusting. Gianluca always says "eeewww, someone just got mulch. It smells like poop!" So back to our yard. We laid down that black tarp sun-out stuff which is really a huge pain in the you know what! You have to cut around all of your bushes and trees and pin them all down. It takes forever! But it's worth it so we don't have to deal w/ the weeds! So anyways, we finished that. Got the kids a sandbox and a little house, and a slide to play w/ in the backyard. It is so nice to just put the kids out there to play... EXCEPT FOR OUR DOG!!!

Bella (our puppy) has been a big pain in the butt lately! I have been her biggest advocate since we got her, but now I think I am starting to change my mind! Not only does she have mange, but we all are itchy! I take her in every two weeks for a shot and it's almost done. Next week should be the last. To say the least, I've learned my lesson. THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A FREE DOG PEOPLE!!! So as if that weren't bad enough, Joel is always giving me crap about her because she's not potty trained, our house is beginning to smell like pee, he's itching, and she isn't the brightest star in the sky. Of course I know, she's a puppy. It's not her fault. But the fact that she's jumping on the kids and destroying my backyard and newly planted plants... I think I might just kill her!!! I now just laugh when Joel makes fun of her-- I used to defend her. I'm a bad pet owner!!! I think I'm just a little overwhelmed here. Joel, I'm not saying this again... You were right about the dog! We aren't ready!

What else, I've had the stomach flu twice, Allegra had it once. She woke up in the middle of the night crying. When I went in there she said "Mama, a mess! a mess!!" I turned on the light and there was a nice throw-up mess. She took a bath and stayed up for two hours like nothing ever happened. Laughing and watching cartoons, while I was washing her only blankey that she can't sleep w/out. She was sick for 4 more days. And let's just say the runny poop was not fun to clean up!!! Too much info. I'm sorry. Somehow The Dude and Joel have escaped this nasty stuff!!! But, the Dude has not escaped getting into trouble. He is the master of disaster. He and his buddy Aidan (all under their father's supervision might I add) locked themselves in the bathroom, filled up the sinks, and threw wet soggy toilet paper all over the bathroom. Allegra was also in on it! So the photo w/ t.p. covering my nice picture is just a nice example of the maham that occured. I asked Joel, were you not watching them? "I did.. but I was also watching the movie like YOU suggested I do." Me- "well I didn't say to not watch the kids!!!" Fun times, fun times!

Any big events? The dude had a field trip to a petting zoo. He loved it! It was so fun to see him run around w/ the animals and the crazy goat who walked on the fence. Easter of course. Lots of eggs and candy. But other than that... nada mucho! So I will be better about updating now. Sorry for the huge vent session!!! Here's a slideshow w/ all of the pics. Have a great weekend!

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Feliz Cumple Abu Maggie!!!

Okay, just bare w/ me everyone! I know my blog has basically become a birthday blog, but I don't have any more b-days for a long time. So today is my sweet mother-in-law's birthday!!! Maggie (AKA Magali)is one of the nicest people I've ever met. She is very sincere and loves to serve other people. She is so little that I look like a giant standing next to her! The first time I met her was Joel's cousin Laura's wedding reception. I had on my suede Mary Jane platforms from Austria on and I realllllly was ginormous standing next to her! I can't believe she had 9 and 10 pound babies NATURAL!!!! Anyways, Maggie is a very extraordinarily talented woman. She is a professional seamstress and sews anything from window treatments, to evening gowns, to wedding dresses (mine included) for all of the hottie totties in Tampa.She always is sewing something for us when she comes to visit. Everyone loves the window treatments she's done for us. So I'm glad someone is getting use out of my sewing machine! I haven't sewed since the 7th grade!!! She is so busy and is like the energizer bunny. She just keeps going and going and going. She works w/ her clients during the day and stays up late sewing all night. I don't know how she does it! Maybe that is why Joel can function on such little sleep. Runs in the family I guess.
Maggie has always been so helpful for us too. Every time she comes to visit, she just whips our house into shape and helps me clean and organize.... Looking at my house right now, I'm thinking she's due for another visit!!! She is like a busy worker bee. She has really shown me a great example of service to others. And even though Maggie is so sweet, she definitely has an opinion which I think is fantastic. She stands up for herself and what she believes in. She knows what she likes and doesn't like. She is also an amazing mother and grandmother. I am so grateful that she loves to spend time with the kids and babysit for us. Our kids love her and Abu Norby too! They have always been so generous w/ us. They even let us live w/ them for 1 1/2 years. Looking back, I don't know how they put up with us! But we are grateful to them! Maggie, like I said before, you are so kind and giving and genuinely care about others, it's no wonder why so many people love you! I am so happy I get to be your daughter, even if you are crazy sometimes!!! Just Kidding! ha ha ha!

P.S. I'm sorry I didn't write more, but my mind isn't functioning as I've had the stomach flu... AGAIN!!! I really do love you!

Happy B-Day Little Brother from another Mother!

Well, I just wanted to say happy birthday to Christian! He (for those of you who don't know) is Joel's brother who is my age. The big 28! Do you feel old??? Anyways, since I'm the youngest in my family I guess he is the closest thing I have to a little brother. Although I don't really think of him as little! After all he is taller than me and just turned the same age. But I really think that Christian is a great guy. He is so funny (when you get him going) and very clever. He is extremely intelligent and very introspective. I've always admired that about him. I remember when I first met him and I was so excited to have a new brother. I remember when he came up to visit us when we lived in Utah and we drove to Idaho that he totally belted out Frank Sinatra and let me tell you it was impressive! He's also good dancer. I think that secretly he goes out and battles it out with other dancers at night and just doesn't tell us about it! J/K! Joel and I have always enjoyed him coming to visit. He came out to Ricks/BYU-I w/ us (which he probably doesn't have too many fond memories of Allen Hall or the freezing cold!), he came and worked w/ Joel when we lived in Denver, then we went back and lived w/ Joel's family when we moved to Tampa. The poor Maggiora's had to deal w/ me being pregnant. Let's just say I was not always in the best mood. But they put up with me and I really appreciate that. Christian watched Gianluca for me while I worked at Sylvan Learning Center. Gianluca LOVES Tio Christian. In Gianluca's words, "Christian is totally cool!" He's a great uncle. I think all kids love being around him. Anyways, we love you Christian. I'm happy that I get to be your only sister. Even I've acted a little crazy now and than, I hope you know how much I love you and admire you. Have a great birthday!

Looking Your Age...

So I have to vent. I have had a gazillion comments ever since I moved here about my age. Everyone thinks I'm a teenager! The first time was when some high school kids came to my house to sell something and asked me "Is your Mom or Dad here".Let's just say I didn't buy what they were selling! Then after I had Allegra, we went to dinner w/ our friends Seth and Betsy. They have a little boy two days younger than Alley. So we were waiting for our table and an older lady asked Betsy if both of the babies were hers. Betsy said explained that one was hers and one was mine. The lady looked at me and said, "No, you couldn't be older than 16!" I've had a few other comments since then but then this last Friday we were at Sam's Club and the girl checking me out said "Wow, you look really young. Like your 17 or something!" What in crap people! They are so rude! So I said "Actually I'm 28. But maybe when I'm 40 and I look like I'm 30 I'll appreciate that comment." Maybe I should just embrace it. I should start saying, "yeah I'm 16. Being a pregnant teenager really sucks!" I don't know, I really shouldn't care. It's the lack of respect that really pisses me off! Come on people. I wear my wedding ring and have two kids. At least say I'm 21! I guess when I'm out running my errands people just look at me and think that I'm some hussy teenager that got knocked up a couple of times. EEEEEEERRRRRGGGGHHHH!!!!

So I have a two part question.
1- Give me some good comebacks.
2- I'm attaching two pictures. One w/ short hair and one w/ my current long hair. Do I look older w/ short or long hair?



Here's me age 24.



Age 28.

Do I look older w/ short hair or not?

Happy Birthday Mom!

Well, you know what I have always thought was super cool? The fact that my Mom and Dad's birthdays are two weeks apart AND they were born the same year... 19_ _ (okay I won't write it out! :) AND they were high school sweet hearts, okay just the last part of their senior year. I really think their story is fun. My dad was the cool drummer in his band "The Decades" (is that right?) and my mom was the mascot for the Bonneville Bees. Which is very appropriate because she can be pretty feisty let me tell you!!! So here is what I love about my Mom.

1. I remember her always wearing Obsession. I remember getting homesick for her when I was little because they went out of town a lot and I would smell her great leather jacket because it smelled just like her!
2. She is really pretty. I love her smile.
3. She has a great laugh.
4. My mom is just a little thing, but she's got a big attitude. She loves those shoot em' up shows. I vividly remember her always watching Predator and Terminator. Probably because she grew up w/ all boys!
5. When we were growing up, she could crack the whip and get us all doing our chores. I secretly liked that little tin chore box w/ the very detailed lists of what to clean. Then she would check it, and if it wasn't good enough we had to do it again.
6. She loves the ocean.. just like me. Maybe I get it from her.
7. She is a little rebel in disguise. She loves to drive fast and just do things that you wouldn't expect from her.
8. She is stubborn... so am I.
9.She is probably the reason why I fell in love w/ Patrick Swayze. (Trust me, it was a sick addiction. Carol Mortimer and Lara can attest to the lipstick marks on the posters of him in my room!) We watched Dirty Dancing a lot!!! Also, Pretty Woman. I will always remember watching these shows w/ her.
10. She knows how to have fun.
11. She is a really good cook. I love her spaghetti, Suki yaki (no idea how to spell that one), chicken and dumplings, ... the list could go on.
12. She loves fresh vegetables and fruit. I have fond memories of stopping at the fruit stands on the way home from SLC and then going home and eating them when we got home. AAAAHHH the corn and yes, even the cucumber in vinegar.
13. She's got a strong addiction to salt. Just don't share a lemonade w/ her at the Training Table, trust me on this one.!
14. She also has crazy cravings, but for your sake mom, I won't go into it!
15. She loves nature and especially Taylor mountain. Because it is so close to your heart Mom, it will always be special to mine.
16. We've had amazingly fun girl trips to SLC.
17. Adding onto #16, I really had fun driving to Oregon w/ her in her little forest green Mazda MX6. That was crazy fun driving that car, even w/ the car troubles and delays.
18. She loves to shop!
19. She took great care of me whenever I got sick. That whole mono thing... Thanks for all your help mom!
20. She is the most accident prone person I have ever known!!! I would explain, but that could take hours! She's given us lots of laughs but at least she's a good sport!
21. And last but not least, my Mom is very loving and caring. She will talk to anybody which is a great quality. She came from a poor struggling family and worked hard on the farm. So she can relate to others in many ways. She has struggled a lot w/ her health and just trials in life, but she has a testimony of the love our Savior has for her. I love you mom! I am so grateful for the wonderful opportunities and experiences that I have had because of you and dad!!! I hope you have the best birthday ever!

P.S. You are only as young as you feel!!! So I guess that makes you 38 and holding right? Age doesn't matter! Just celebrate life! And yes you are beautiful inside and out!


Wasn't she a beautiful baby!!!


Here she is w/ her very special Grandpa Jorgenson.


Here I am w/ her in Nauvoo.


Graduation Picture.


Mom and her crazy brothers!


Let's just say that the jacket she's wearing compliments her colorful personality!!!

Happy B-Day Dad!

Well, What can I say about my dad? Let's just get the list started so you can see what I love about my Dad!

1. He is very successful and looked up to in his realm of business. (Too bad that hasn't rubbed off on us yet!)
2. He is loyal and steadfast.
3. He has been a great support to his parents.
4. He chews his food very thoroughly. I mean like 30+ chews per bite people!
5. He has taken us all over the world because of his company.
6. He's created a lot of fun-filled vacations and memories for us.
7. He's a great singer :)
8. He's good at playing the drums, especially his steering wheel drum :)
9. He was always there for me and sat through many a boring drill team competitions for me!
10. He went to Hawhorne and also knows how to speak Hawhorne and diboibule diabutch (that's double dutch for those who have not been as far educated as my father and I!
11. He knows how to relax and have a good time and laugh at his crazy kids.
12. He stayed home from church w/ me when my cat Baden got fried in the dryer and was dying. I'll always remember the story about Blackey!
13. He took us out on fun little adventures: boating, snow mobiling, motorcycles.
14. Great times at the cabin!
15. He keeps up on all of our birthdays! Very responsible!
16. He likes to give people crap! And lots of it.
17. He is very detail oriented.
18. He is very intelligent and wise.
19. He is a hard worker.
20. And last but not least... I have always been a daddy's girl. I have just always loved to spend time with my dad. He is very protective and loving. Although he can be a hard-ass sometimes (sorry Dad, but it's true! I mean that in the best way possible), he has a good heart! He has been there for me all through growing up and I love all of the wonderful memories that he and my mom have given me! I really love you dad!!! I hope you have a great birthday you old fart!!!!

Love, Sidney

My Blogging Prayers Have Been Answered!

Hey so to all of you fellow bloggers out there, my friend Hillary put out a website on her blog that allows you to download your blog onto a website and make it into a book! I was going to go back and print off all of my blogs, but now I don't have to! I'm excited to try this out! The website is blurb.com. Hope you enjoy!