Susan Mortensen Turley - May 7, 1983 - Dec 5, 2008

I couldn't sleep...
My heart is so very full right now. My dearest friend, Susan, passed away tonight. She was diagnosed with colon cancer this summer and after a short but very hard battle, she was taken back to our Father in Heaven tonight. Susan was just married in January of this year. I was blessed with the opportunity to be at her sealing to Justin. It was a very happy day for Susan. She had been waiting awhile for that special moment, and I was so glad she finally had it. Unfortunately, despite all hope she didn't have much time with her sweet beau. If anyone knows Susan, they know she was a fighter. She ran cross country for U of A and was always competing in sports and the like. I know she thought she would be able to beat this cancer - that she could be the exception to all of the statistics, but sadly, she lost the battle. She was just too good of a person and her Heavenly Father needed her. She was such a wonderful, kind, funny, beautiful, Christlike person and she will be forever missed. She has taught me to live each day to the fullest and to serve all those around me. I am so grateful for her friendship and pray that her loving husband and family will find comfort during this very sad time. I know that through the knowledge and testimony of the plan of salvation, we can all find peace as we mourn for her loss. Please pray for her sweet Justin and loving family.

Sus - you will forever be in our hearts. I love you!

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Christmas Card

Yesterday, we were able to meet my siblings at the temple to take our annual family Christmas pics. Fortunately, we didn't need any pics with all the grandkids (those are so crazy and impossible to get everyone smiling!!) I had my sis take our pics, and we took their pics for them (what can I say? - I'm cheap, and don't want to pay anyone:D ). I was so happy that quite a few turned out. I think it's mostly because we have a semi-decent camera. I know everyone is getting into photography these days, and I have to admit that I am one of them. I love taking pics!!! It's so much fun!
Any who, I don't know why but I kinda stress out about christmas cards each year. I know it's not a big deal, but I guess it's just one more thing to do during the holidays. Fortunately, this year I really didn't have to stress, and I'm so glad I got one out of one hundred Christmas-to-do-things done! Phew!!

We LOVE Disneyland!!!!

Lily & I
This was a hose at Goofy's house that Lily couldn't get enough of.
On the train around the park.
Our only family pic the whole time (in front of It's a Small World)
On Flik's ride at California Adventure
Lorin and I ;)
Can you tell we're happy?? It's the one place we feel totally stress-free!
Lily loved the carousel!
On the streets of New Orleans Square. Lily just didn't know what to do with herself. She just wanted to run around and soak it all in, and we don't blame her!


So, you might be wondering why we LOVE Disneyland so much, and hopefully some of these pictures show why...

Department 56!! The coolest store, and it's found in Downtown Disney. There isn't one in AZ at all! :(Funnel Cakes! You'll see from the following pics, that a lot of the reasons we love this place is because of the food you can get there. What can I say? We're hungry people. :)
Cotton Candy! Need I say more?
Fake snow (soap suds) in front of the pretty castle.
Monte Cristo sandwiches at Blue Bayou. SOOOO good!
CHURROS!! I know you can get them at Sam's Club/Costco, but at Disneyland you really don't hesitate to eat them because you're not calorie counting/dieting. It's great!
Bread bowls!!
Pirates!!! I really do not think there is a SMELL better in the world than the musty, wet smell of this ride. If they could capture that scent and put it in a bottle, I would buy it!
5 minute waits for every ride!! Who wouldn't love that? We try to go this time of year, because there is hardly any waits, the Christmas decorations are up, and the weather is awesome!!
The candy!! I think every kid in the world loves/wants these suckers!!
The fudge - Lorin's all time favorite!
Tower of Terror - my all time FAV ride at California Adventure. I scream every time. I just love that you can float in the air on this ride.
Club 33!! One of mine and Lorin's goals... This door is right next to Blue Bayou, and it's only for an elite group of people who are VERY rich and donate LOTS of $$ to Disney all the time. There's a 5 star restaurant through this door, and a bunch of rich, Disney-know-who. I just want to know what it's like... :D
The HUGE Christmas tree at the beginning of Main Street is amazing!!!
New Orleans Square looks just AWESOME this time of year!!
The Haunted Mansion is decked out in Nightmare Before Christmas attire. The whole ride has been transformed and it's all blacklight. It is sooo cool. It makes the regular Haunted Mansion very boring to ride.
Buzz Lightyear's AstroBlasters!! It's mine and Lorin's favorite ride, and Lily can ride with us. You just shoot at targets but Lorin and I are so competitive, that we just love it SOO much!!


We feel very blessed and lucky to have been able to go on this short family vacation this past week. I know a lot of parents despise Disneyland, but fortunately, Lorin and I LOVE it, and we want our kids/future kids to love it as well. There's just something about the atmosphere there that makes us so happy and worry free. Disneyland truly is the happiest place on earth (for us)!

Thank you!! Thank you!!

I just wanted to write and tell everyone thank you for coming out to the boutique. We had over 700 people come and had over $11,000 in sales!! Woo hoo!! Thanks again for all those who supported me in this crazy endeavor. I truly appreciated it!! Love you guys!!

The Tattered Trunk Boutique

Okay... I have to make one more plug for my boutique. It will take place this Saturday at DWHI (a charter school) in the SE corner of McClintock & Elliot from 9am - 4 pm. I honestly think you will not be disappointed if you go. There are so many fun and cute things. There is even a gift bag for the first 50 customers, and a raffle going all day long. PLEASE come and check it out.

AFTER about 15 Cabinet door signs,
10 Twilight signs,
23 sewn onesies,
5 FHE boards,
12 Vintage Ceiling Tile signs,
45 scrapbooked pails
5 Plaque signs,
and more...

I am happy to say that I am done with all of my crafts. (THANK GOODNESS!!!) A lot of other vendors made their items as well, so they are one-of-a-kind. The products are great, so if you have gifts to get for birthdays or Christmas, this is the best place to find some of them. Any way, I'll shut up now. I hope to see you all there Saturday!
Here's the link if you want to check out the blog:
http://tatteredtrunk.blogspot.com/

Trick or Treat

My cousin, David.... scary, huh?

Fam & Friends

Lily on Halloween night at Lorin's parents. She found this bowl and spoon and just started mixing. Then, she would pull out the spoon and lick it. It had nothing on it, but it was hilarious.

Rocker Lo & Rocker Lily
Rocker mom & daughter, and yes, I know I look ridiculous.
The Rocker Fam!
Pebbles (Raylee) & Rocker Lily :D

I know I'm busy, but I just had to share some of our Halloween fun we had over the past week. I love Halloween, and I'm sad I didn't have the time to get into it as much as I had hoped. Perhaps, next year, right? Lily was a punk rocker this year, and we were punk rockers with her one night and then dressed as conservative parents with the rebel rocker child the other night. We obviously didn't have a lot of time to come up with really good costumes, but at least we dressed up. :)

No time...

Sorry, I am SUPER busy getting things ready for the Boutique on November 8th, so I probably won't have time to blog.... If I can spare a few free minutes I might be able to take pics of some of my projects to post them on here. We'll just see.... I hope you can all make it Nov. 8th. I am so excited, and there are so many fun things that will be sold there. I promise you won't be disappointed! (Click on the link on the right to check it out) :D