Jac heads to San Fran in November

A few months ago, Jac spoke at the 360 Flex conference in San Jose. (which is a conference for computer guys)  He said that his presentation went really well and that he made a lot of connections.  There is another BIG conference called the Max Conference, which is also for computer guys, so another great reason to get together with fellow computer "guys" and talk geek for 3 days straight!  The big kahuna over this Max Conference emailed Jac and said that they have a few presentation openings and wanted Jac to speak at the Max conference.  Jac really wanted to go, but it was to expensive...so what a blessing (and honor, I must say) that he gets to go to the Max conference for free.  (excluding the plane ticket down there...but what the hey, right?)

I am so proud of my honey.  And I am grateful that he gets to go and present at Max.  Way to go sweetie and good luck!    

He's got a new way to walk, walk, walk

...and his new walk suits him fine.

We have been featured!

Many of you know that I am on a business venture with my friends.  Our company is called Angela's Accessories, and we were actually featured on two sites!  Yeah!  I was so excited, I wanted to tell you all because if you would ask me what I've been up to, I would tell you anyway. 

So, here are the two sites that Angela's Accessories was featured:

http://girlydos.blogspot.com/

http://hair4myprincess.blogspot.com/

For all my fellow readers (hehe), these two hair blogs are awesome!  They are both very creative and easy hair do's for a little girl.  I even attempted a hair do, so I know if I can do it, so can you!  

Okay, I tried....

Emery is into trying new hair styles lately.  We debate on her hair every day, and I have come to the conclusion that Mom has the last say.  Ha, just kidding.  No, we alternate hair decision days...one day it's Emmy, the other day it's me.  So, today I wanted to try a different hair style and I got inspired from the blog: hair4myprincess.blogspot.com.  So, here are a couple shots of her 'new do' with some mini korker bows from my business.

Emery's Pirate Party

For weeks, Emery has been talking about having a Pirate Party with her Grandma's.  She wanted to invite Grandma, Grammy and Grandma Tanner.  She said, "Oh, I would invite Grandma Chapin, but she's in heaven."  So when we asked Jac, he said, "No, because I want to be invited." So, Emery altered her plans and invited the Grandpa's and her daddy and brothers.  She wrote out invitations and planned her party.

So on Monday, her Pirate Party dream came true.  We played "Pin the Parrot on the Pirates (shoulder)."  We printed off a picture of Emmy in a pirate costume and she made her own parrot pics.  Emery also showed everyone how to play "Bubble gum, Bubble gum, in a dish."  And last but not least we had a balloon toss.  The night was so enjoyable!  We made cupcakes in ice cream cones and had pirate cups, plates, napkins.  Thanks for everyone who came!  You made my little girls Pirate Party a success!

Here are some pics:

Things you might NOT know....

My friend Emily sent me this email, and I thought it would be a good blog post. (since I haven't written in so long!)   And if anybody else wants to do this "Tag" feel free.

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?	No.  My mom just liked the name Brittany, I guess.
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?	At Stake Conference.
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?	I haven't really thought about it.  So....sometimes, yes and sometimes no.
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?	Turkey
5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?	3
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?	I sure hope so!
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A Lot?	No, I get enough from my hubbie.
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?	Yes
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?	Nope.
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?	Chex.  I like to combine Rice Chex, Corn Chex and Wheat Chex.
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?	I slide mine off.  I am usually wearing flip-flops.  But in the case of "laces" yes, I usually untie.
12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?	Ha!
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?	Cold Stones, Peanut Butter Perfection.  (Chocolate icecream with Peanut Butter Cups...mmmmmm...)
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?	Probably their clothes.
15.  RED OR PINK?	Red
16.  WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?	That I should do more for others when I am thinking about it.
17.  WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?	My hubbie
18.  DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU?	I really don't care, but it would be fun!
19.  WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?	My only pair jeans and black flip-flops
20. Boxers, briefs or ?????	Thongs baby...I don't mean those kind...the shoes!
21.  What are you listening to RIGHT NOW?	Does commercials for PBS kids count?
22. If you were a crayon, what color would you like to be?	Probably yellow
23.  FAVORITE SMELLS?	Brownies, My Grandma's House, Christmas Trees
24.  WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?	My friend Angela
25.  DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU?	Yes, of course!
26.  FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?	Gymnastics, Diving, Swimming
27.  HAIR COLOR?	Brown
28. Eye Color?	Brown
29.  DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?	No
30  FAVORITE FOOD?	Pizza
31.  SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?	Happy Endings - who wouldn't like the way Breaking Dawn ended?
32.  LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?	Part of Pete's Dragon
33.  WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU  WEARING?	Blue
34.  SUMMER OR WINTER?	If I had to choose, probably Summer.
35.  HUGS OR KISSES?	Both
36.  FAVORITE DESSERT?	Anything with Chocolate!!!
37.  MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND?	Good question!
38. Least likely to respond?	Probably Morgan...she dislikes these things.
39.  WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?	The City of Ember, I am reading it so Jac can start reading Twilight.
40.  WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?	Some Circle Dimension
41.  WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST NIGHT?	I didn't.
42.  FAVORITE SOUND?	My children laughing.
43.  ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?	Definitely the Beatles
44.  WHAT IS THE  FURTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?	Which home?
45.  DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?	I can do the running man!
46.  WHERE WERE YOU BORN?	Illinois
47.  WHOSE ANSWERS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING BACK?	Anybody who would like to respond

 (Well, I just copied and pasted from the email, and I don't have time to fix it...sorry!)