Celebrate Every Day

I ran across this in Sundays Parade..... 

What Your Pet Can Teach You by Cesar Millan ( the dog whisperer)

For a dog, every morning is Christmas morning. Every walk is the best walk, every meal is the best meal, every game is the best game. We can learn so much by observing the way our pets rejoice in life's simplest moments. Take time every day to celebrate the many gifts that are hidden in the ordinary events of your own life.

Osc and Lil teach me a ton and I strive to be as accepting and loving as them each day! They are great examples of my new favorite quote! 

LIFE IS NOW, LIVE EACH MOMENT!

In Real Life...

Last week I met up with a blogging buddy in real life...

Leah over at Life with Pugs was in Salt Lake on business so we met up at the Bucks. We had a blast and it was so fun getting to know her better. It was our first time every meeting someone that we have met through blog land in real life. Unfortunately that was Leah's last trip to Salt Lake :( So I am glad we could make it work! She is so cute and her pugs are adorable she has an Oscar too and a Daisy. Next time will have to get the pugs together. 

Oscar and Daisy in their Christmas outfits... How cute are they? I definitely need to get Lilly this dress in Pink! Maybe for my Big Bday this year :)

Finally Utah gets on board

Utah Begins CF Newborn Screening Utah has joined 45 other states and the District of Columbia in screening for cystic fibrosis at birth. Starting January 2nd, all newborns in the state are now automatically screened for CF. Early diagnosis and treatment for babies with CF can lead to longer lives, fewer hospitalizations and better health.  “The CF Foundation is committed to ensuring that all states screen newborns for CF,” said Robert J. Beall, Ph.D., president and CEO of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. “We congratulate Utah, and look forward to every state in the union joining this important effort.” Check the CF Foundation's newborn screening map to find out if your state screens all newborns for CF and learn how to get involved.

For all you Pug Lovers....

Ok so I promised I would post some of my artwork on here and I thought why not start by posting the paintings of my babies. I did these two paintings last Jan. They are hanging in my hallway..... Enjoy!

Set your Tivos

Ricki will be on Extra Jan 5th and Jan 6th to promote the Sundance Film Festival. Highlighting the happening places in Park City! Dont Miss It!!!

Pics from New Years

New years was a blast spent the night with Ricki, (aka TORP) we dressed as twins :) And yes we totally planned it!!! We ended the night at Mariels (aka Beeph) house that was in town too, she lives in NY. We had a mini photo shoot in our twinner outfits. Fun Times, and a fabulous way to ring in the New Year!

Need & Torp in 2009

Twin photos begin

Strike a Pose

Confetti at Midnight

Twin Sandwich with Beeph

Mariel (aka Beeph) and I with the fun glasses

Let's Wine and Dine in 2009

My Momma and I

Bffs

We love to dress a like

Love my Britt

Best of 2008!

• Only having to go in the joint once! 

Best record in 4 years. I am so grateful for Aztreonam and USANA, I think they both are making the world of difference, and contributing to the record.

• Starting this blog. 

Meeting all my blogging friends! Love you all!! Even though I haven't met most of you our friendships mean a ton and I know they will last a lifetime! 

• www.Lovetobreathe.com 

My Brother did an amazing job putting it together! We raised over $5,000 for this year for Tatse of Salt Lake.

I want to thank Lissa for making the beautiful Love to Breathe Pendants that many of you have. Lisa tell Brad I am thinking about designing a mens line ;) Also want to thank Everyone that has supported Love to Breathe and helping make CF stand for CURE FOUND!! 

• TASTE OF SALT LAKE

It was our 10th annual year and we raised over 250,000 best year ever!!!! We more than doubled last year. I can't wait to see what 2009 will bring! We are so close to finding a cure I truly believe its right around the corner. So thank you for all your support this last year. I appreciate it more then you will ever know!

• HOT SAKE 2008 NewPort Beach Reunion

The Newport trip is something I did every year growing up with Rickis fam and when we all grew up we stopped going. I think we had a 7 year lapse but when we got back to that beach house we all picked up right where we left it! I had so much fun! I nicknamed the beach house "THE COMPOUND" and I didn't leave the beach or the beach house for a full week!

• Every second that I got to spend with My AMAZING Family and friends in 2008 was PRICELESS! 
  

I am the luckiest girl I know. I have such an amazing support system and for that I am so grateful!

• My Baby Boy Oscar turned 4. 

He is getting so BIG but he still loves his momma. He lets Lills run the roost he is a very good big bro to her.

• My Baby Girl Lilly turned 3. 

She is a lil spitfire and thinks she is the boss! But she still loves to cuddle with me and is very protective of me.

• My Heroes that got a second chance at life thanks to total strangers who chose to give the gift of LIFE!! 

Will, Sara, and Tanya you are an inspiration to so many!! Keep up the Amazing work, I can't wait to see what fabulous things come your way in 2009.

this is one of my paintings... I love hearts!

• Madonna's STICKY & SWEET tour!

BEST TOUR OF 2007 and 2008 most likely 2009 too!!! Since her CONFESSIONS tour was in 2006 and I don't see her touring again for a while.

• The University of Utah Football Team 

We went undefeated all year and will be playing in the Sugar Bowl tomorrow! GO UTES!

My Bro & I on the field

• Being a calendar girl! 

I was selected to be Ms. May on the TOBI calendar for 2008. It was so much fun to have a photo shoot for that. The favorite shot was the one with my babies and I on the grass up in the right hand corner of my blog.

• Turned into a Mac girl... never going back!

Love My Iphone and my MacBook I recommend them. Apple is genius!

• Turning 29.... 

( but really can't wait for the BIG 30 in 2009)

2008 was GREAT!!!! I am looking forward to another great year in 2009!!! I wish everyone Health and Happiness in the upcoming year! Today Jan 1st Utah goes smoke free and Utah will also start Newborn screening for CF, I am so excited! Those two milestones alone in my book are a Fabulous start to 2009!!!

Loves to you all!

Xo

Somer