Christmas Morning!

Leaves are Falling...

Hi everyone! I took these pix the other day of the kids playing in the leaves, they are so cute. (I even got a smile out of Tay!) This time of the year we all reflect on our blessing and I just wanted to take a minute to stop and ponder my blessings. Things have been so crazy with moving and school. I also started working at the Instacare and spent last weekend in the hospital while they ran tests. I found out that I need my gallbladder out but I opted to try and wait a few more weeks til I am done with school. My children have been so awesome and supportive with their mother's insane schedule. They always have their chores done and a hug and smile for me. They have adjusted to school the best really well. We have been reading the Harry Potter series every night just to relax and regroup. I am blessed that my children have a love of reading. I also have to recognize my husband and all that he does, he takes care of me like I could have never imagined. He cleans, cooks, plays with the kids and gives me the best back rubs. This last week I had to give an oral report to my class about MS. It was a very touching topic to research and present. My sister and grandmother came and spoke. It made me realize how much I love my family and am so very grateful for them. Tay and I have also put in Kinship papers to have my brothers boys. They are 1 and 3 and are in a hard situation. We pray for them everyday and hope that wherever they end up that they are happy and healthy. I am also so grateful for my friends. I have been fortunate to have the most wonderful friends that I know I could call or stop by for anything. I was so happy to be able to get in contact my one of my best friends that I haven't talked to for years. We grew up together and have shared so many emotions with each other. Unfortunately we had lost touch but in emailing her this last week we found out that we are both in the same field. Anyway I am rambling on and noticing that my grammer is getting bad so I better stop babbling but I am really, truely, grateful for all of you and am excited for this Holiday Season! See you soon, Jamie

Finally Settling!

Here are some pix of our new house! It has been so much work moving, going to school and I started a new job at the Instacare! Don't mind the mess in the pix, these were taken before we had everything organized. Tay is going to start painting here in the next month so eventually the walls will look different. We would love anyone to come and visit, we miss our friends in Logan. Thanks to everyone that helped us move. Keep in touch!

Invites

As most of you already know I do invites for birthdays, weddings, showers, ect. Here is some of the cards I have done lately...

Survey Says...

Hi everyone!
I am doing a survey for our class project and would like to know if you wouldn't mind taking just a few seconds to answer some questions regarding Diabetes. I don't expect those that haven't had a text book shoved in their face for the last 9 months to be able to answer some of these questions, but if you could, answer what you can.

1. Name a complication from Diabetes.
2. Name a type of insulin.
3. Name a risk factor that can lead to Diabetes.
4. Name a sign or symptom of Diabetes.
5. Name a type of Diabetes.
6. Name an oral medication used to manage Diabetes.
7. Name a diagnostic test associated with Diabetes.
8. Name an injection site.
9. Name a kind of education used in Diabetes Management.
10. Name a type of Clinician that treats Diabetes.
11. In doing an assessment on a Diabetic, what is an area you would want to focus on?

Thanks,
*jAmiE*

Tagged!!!

3 Joys... My Family, Nursing, and Friends


3 Fears... Dead Animal Heads (don't ask!), Heights, Spiders


3 Goals... to get my Masters Degree, to be Productive, to be a Fabulous Wife & Mother.


3 Obsessions... Cleanliness, Cleanliness, Cleanliness (Tay helped me out with this one! He also states that the list is far too long to put on our blog) I tend to be slightly OCD! I love to organize, watch Project Runway and Top Chef, and have to have 9-10 hours of sleep at night to even function.


3 Random Facts... I love Dill Pickles, especially the giant ones that are packaged in singles with tonz of juice. I could eat the hole thing and drink the juice, no wonder my kidneys are full of stones. I have an RC drift car that I like to drive. My husband thinks my high school pix makes me look like I'm in a biker gang.


3 Tags... Jamie, Katie, and Cordie

My Names

1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: (first pet & current car) Bunny Cyrus

2.YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (fave ice cream flavor, favorite cookie) Sherbet Snickerdoodle

3. YOUR “FLY Guy/Girl” NAME: (first initial of first name, first three letters of your last name) J Bow

4. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal) Pink Dog

5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born) Miller Logan

6. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first) Bowja

7. SUPERHERO NAME: (”The” + 2nd favorite color, favorite drink) The Black Diet Pepsi

8. NASCAR NAME: (the first names of your grandfathers) John Junior

9. STRIPPER NAME: ( the name of your favorite perfume/cologne/scent, favorite candy) Tempt Mentos

10.WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother’s & father’s middle names ) Wayne Leishman

11. TV WEATHER ANCHOR NAME: (Your 5th grade teacher’s last name, a major city that starts with the same letter) Hawks Houston

12. SPY NAME/BOND GIRL: (your favorite season/holiday, flower) Fall Daisy

13. CARTOON NAME: (favorite fruit, article of clothing you’re wearing right now + “ie” or “y”) Strawberry Shortie

14. HIPPY NAME: (What you ate for breakfast, your favorite tree) Egg Chai

15. YOUR ROCKSTAR TOUR NAME: (”The” + Your fave hobby/craft, fave weather element + “Tour”) The Digi Lightning Tour

Cancelled

Cordie had some family stuff come up on Saturday night so we won't be having the "Girl's Night". Sorry :(

Video Games

Kam has some video games, an XBOX and a Game Cube for sale. (He hasn't posted pix of the Game Cube and games yet) Check out his blog for details. Let him know if you are interested.

Calling all Chikas!!!

Tell all your girls so they can come. Everyone is invited.

B-day Pix

Here are the pix from Alli's "Littlest Pet Shop" Party!

Happy Birthday Alli!

It was Alli's birthday on the 10th. I can't believe my little girl is 7!!! She is such a sweet daughter and sister. She is so full of love for everyone and animals. Here is some things about Alli:
Her favorite color is green (this changes weekly)
She loves art and wants to be an artist and own a pet shop.
She has 39 Littlest Pet Shop animals that she has named herself (and she remembers everyone)
She likes to watch Hannah Montana, SpongeBob and Kappa Mikey.
Her favorite food is salad and bread with butter.
She won the school spelling bee and the school science fair.
She likes to read and is currently writing a book.
She likes to shop but does not like to wear dresses.
She loves to play golf, soccer, bowl, softball, pretty much any sports.

Garage Sale

Cordie and I are having a yard sale this Saturday (the 12th) behind the Clubhouse from 8:30 til' Noon. If anyone would like to join us let me know. If not come and check it out. There will be kids clothing, stollers, a microwave, toys, books, a car seat, decor, ect.

Kam's Blog

Kam has a blog that he created. I figured this would be a good thing for him to do rather than play his game systems all day. (not that I really let him, but he would) He has also been playing with photoshop so check out his digi.

Bike MS Volunteers

I am volunteering for the MS Bike Tour that is June 28-29th. The MS Society is still looking for volunteers. If you would be interested in volunteering check out the link below...
http://bikeutu.nationalmssociety.org/site/PageServer?pagename=BIKE_UTU_homepage

Tayson's Birthday!

Notice Tayson sucking up the water from the popped balloon... isn't that just wonderful?

emergency room part I

If anyone needs a good laugh I suggest you rent Brian Regan's "I Walked the Moon!" It is hilarious! I had to post this segment because right now I need a good medical laugh!

emergency room part 2

Here is the second part!!!

DIGI

Family Update

I just thought I would post a quick update on what is going on in our house... Kam is counting down the days to the end of school and the end of his days at Bridger Elementary. He will be at the middle school this fall and wants to learn the saxaphone. (Fun for us!!!) I remember learning reed instruments for the first time and all the squeaking that comes along with it. He also is counting down the days to his birthday... which isn't until October - go figure! He is trying to market himself this summer to babysit so he can earn money for a 360 and also do yard/house work, so if anyone needs a handyman...Kam is the man! Alli is as sweet as ever and is also excited for the summer break. She plays soccer and is awesome. Her favorite position is Goalie and she rocks at it! She has that cute personality that can get her anything she wants, but when it comes to soccer - the switch gets flipped and she turns into a maniac. Tayson ... well he lives up to his birthday 6/6/6! If only I would have known I would have kept my legs shut for another 4 minutes (He was born at 11:56 pm). He is the busiest soul I have ever met. This means that my house is never clean! Which for those who know me best - DRIVES ME NUTS! He is so stinkin' cute though. He is at that age that we all just laugh at the sayings and words coming out of his mouth. He says: "HAWO" (hello) and puts his hand up, he is always asking "What ith it?", and states "That's it" when things don't quite go his way. Tay is still busy painting and has also picked up work at the Specialty Hospital painting at night. He works so hard to support me in school and is such a wonderful husband. I can't say it loud enough: "I LOVE HIM". I am still plugging away at school and have 3 finals this next week. Then I have to finish my clinicals until June 19th then finally summer break. Unfortunately it is only until the first of August then it will be back to the books. I am excited though because I will have my LPN in December and then plan to finish the next year with my RN. I hope all is well with everyone and hope to see you all soon...!

TEAM O.B.M.S.

We had the Multiple Sclerosis walk last Saturday. For those of you who don't know my Grandmother and Sister both have MS, so it has affected our family greatly. I wanted to find a way to help raise awareness and funds for research, so our family and friends entered the MS Walk. Our team name was Onion Bunnies (because we keep going and going, long after we smell ;) ) Our team raised almost $1,000 and walked with over 3000 people for 3 miles. This was a great opportunity for our family and we thank all those who contributed to this event. If anyone would like more info about MS check out the National MS Society website and check out local events through the State Chapter. I will be volunteering for the MS Bike ride in June and am collecting donations for the same cause. If anyone would like to contribute e-mail me and I'll send you the info. (It is tax deductable!!!)

MISSING JEEP FOUND

BOWLES- A purple 2005 Jeep Wrangler Power Wheel that was reported stolen earlier today was recovered after the thief crashed into a tree. The jeep was reported stolen at 6:00 PM today by Alli. The Bowles house received an anonymous tip that there was a sighting of the jeep in between the E and C buildings. Upon arriving at the scene there was a brief chase before the 22 month old, Tayson, was apprehended. Charges have been filed against Tayson and he is to remain inside behind locked doors.

Buffalo Wings

Anyone who knows Kam, knows that his favorite food is buffalo wings. We know in our family not to ask Kam where he wants to eat unless we want to go to Chili's. In one of his trips to my moms in SL, they found a place called "The Wing Coop". When Kam came home it was all he could talk about so we decided we needed to check it our for ourselves. This place has 15 different sauces that they dredge on either wings or strips and serve with veggies and dressing. Tay, Kam and I ordered the 2nd to the hottest wings called the "Black Diamond". Alli had the "Beginner" and my mom had the "Spicy Garlic". I do have to say that this place rocks. It was sooooooo good. They have a wing challenge there with their hottest sauce that is called "Eleven" because if you could eat 11 wings in 11 minutes in the 11 sauce with nothing to drink then you get to put your name on their board. I don't think any of us are quite ready to tackle the challenge, but I know Kam is well on his way to making this a goal!!
CLick the post title for a link to wingcoop.com

*Ready for Sun*

Tayson came out of Alli's room the other day with all of these on. It was so funny. He thought that he should share with Tay.

"Sneak Peek"

Here is the "sneek peak" of my cookbook........

I am a horrible blogger!!!

Since school started, I have had a terrible time keeping up with my blog. I have to confess that I have actually spent my spare time on my new hobby... Digital Scrapbooking!!! I have decided to make a cookbook so I will post a "Sneak Peek". I also wanted to tell all my friends that I miss them and am grateful for their support during this craziness. Here is one of my first digital pages...

MS Walk

As many of you know, my sister and my grandmother both have Multiple Sclerosis. I am participating in the MS Walk in SLC on April 12th at the Gateway. I am asking that if any of you would like to join my team or donate to the national ms society towards research to please let me know. My personal email is tjkabowles@hotmail.com and the web address for the MS Society is http://walkutu.nationalmssociety.org/site/PageServer?pagename=WLK_UTU_homepage Thanks, Jamie

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