Sam Powell

Here is an incredible one that Dan just made of Sam. They went on a trip to Lake Powell and Sam learned how to Wake board and surf. He looks so cute doing it. He is so good at everything he does that he got up on the surf board on his first try! I'm so proud! Way to go Sam! Next time you better take me with you!

I like you teeth

So Sam and I went to a sealing today of some good friends in our ward. While waiting for them to come out of the temple I saw some pretty Snap Dragon flowers. I told Sam that they were my favorite flower when I was a kid. I used to spend HOURS playing with them pretending that they were people or animals talking to me. I told Sam I could make these flowers talk and since he had never seen them EVER in his life (which I think is so surprising) I told him I would show him. He got really close and I didn't understand why until after I opened and closed the flower. He said that he got close because he thought they were really going to make noise/talk. We opened up one of them and it looked like it had teeth. We got the brilliant idea to make a movie out of them talking. Here it is :)

Redbox fun

Sam and I love to pick up a Redbox and relax at home after a long day so this is a fun way to maybe get our Redbox for free :)

NASCAR

This weekend was wonderful! We went down to Vegas and met up with Karen and Rob for the races. We all had a blast! We went out to eat a couple times to some buffets. One night to Sam's Town for seafood buffet night and one night to Palace Station. The food was amazing at Palace Station. We will be going back! We had little Owen, Sam's cousin, with us too. When we were in line for the buffet he pat my tummy and said "you have a baby in your tummy. This is how a tummy feels when there is a baby in there." Well... I don't have any big news I am announcing other than I will be hitting the gym and starting a diet this week :) Aww the truthfulness of children. We went to both the Saturday and the Sunday NASCAR races. They were SOO fun! We had great seats where we could see the whole track. I didn't really know if I could get into watching NASCAR with the cars just going fast and turning left and all but it is really starting to grow on me. I guess I am starting to turn a little redneck. I'm ok with that because Sam loves going and I love seeing him so happy. It is also VERY fun to watch him with his mom. He loves her so much and totally takes care of her the best he can when we are with her. I am glad we were able to spend some time with her. It was a GREAT weekend. Well that's about it for today. I will fill you all in more soon.

FUNraising!!!

Paul Mitchell The School: St George Annual FUNraising Campaign

Through our three-month annual "FUNraising" campaign, Paul Mitchell Schools have raised over $4.6 million for charitable organizations. Grassroots, dollar-by-dollar events like cut-a-thons, fashion shows, bake sales, and Casual for a Cause days have raised enough money to build two homes with Habitat for Humanity; feed thousands of African orphans; and support the victims of AIDS, breast cancer, homelessness, hurricanes, abuse, and hundreds of other causes.

o Giving a little means A LOT!

o Many different Charities to choose from

o Tax deductable donations

o Future Professionals raise the majority of the money through a personal touch with businesses like yours

o $25 donation today

If I reach my personal goal of $3000 then I get to present a big check to the Charities at a huge event. I also will have an opportunity to advance my career by having a 2 day hands on training with the best in the business. Please help me fulfill my dream and give to charity at the same time!

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Below are the Charities with their Tax ID numbers.

Thank you so much for your caring contribution!

Paul Mitchell Schools FUNraising Campaign

2011 Supported Organizations & Tax ID Numbers

Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation

The Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation was designed to provide educational opportunities and financial assistance to future professionals and new salon professionals - opportunities they probably would not otherwise have for many years to come. The Foundation also donates funds to cosmetologists and cosmetology-related enterprises that are disadvantaged or facing hardship. Tax ID: 54-2125128

Children's Miracle Network

CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK creates miracles by funding medical care, research, and education that saves and improves the lives of 17 million children each year. Countless individuals, organizations, and media partners unite with the 170 Children's Miracle Network hospitals to help sick and injured kids in local communities. Tax ID: 87-0387205

Food 4 Africa

FOOD 4 AFRICA is committed to supplying at least one vitamin- and mineral-enriched meal each day to the children of South Africa, where the HIV/AIDS epidemic has left countless numbers of orphaned children and more than a million preschool children do not receive sufficient food.

Tax ID: COM. REG. NO.: 2004/022981/08 VAT No.: 4820216234PBO Ref 930015339 Non Profit Ref: 052-597-NPO

Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation

THE LEEZA GIBBONS MEMORY FOUNDATION educates, empowers, and energizes caregivers impacted by chronic illness by creating unique programming, providing universal access to resources, and fostering evidence-based behavioral research to elevate the national consciousness of caregiving. Tax ID: 56-2125128

Cancer Schmancer Movement

The CANCER SCHMANCER MOVEMENT, founded by Fran Drescher, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that all women’s cancers be diagnosed while in stage 1, when they are most curable. Tax ID: 26-0489038

Morris Animal Foundation

MORRIS ANIMAL FOUNDATION helps animals enjoy longer, healthier lives. We advance health and welfare research that protects, treats, and cures companion animals, horses, and wildlife worldwide. Tax ID: 84-6032307

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

DOLLY PARTON’S IMAGINATION LIBRARY inspires a love of reading and a love of books by gifting a brand-new book each month to over 600,000 preschool children. By working with local sponsors, Dolly has now mailed over 30 million books in her efforts to encourage all children to Dream More, Learn More, Care More, and Be More! Tax ID: 62-1348105