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Am I really blogging right now?

2011-09-11T15:30:00.000-07:00

I am envious of the people that have time to regularly blog and document the things that go on in their life. I think it's such a good way to journal and keep a visual/digital record of the things happening in your life. Face book is kind of my daily blurb record, mostly because it's easier and faster.

This past year has been INSANE and I've loved every second of it. It's funny how different situations, good and bad, lead you to where you are today. I think this past year has been one of my favorites to date. The people I have met/reconnected with, the career moves I have made, the vacations I have taken, and the fun times that my family and I have had as we've grown really close to each other!

Starting my own business (FUSE Performing Arts Center) has been more than just a decision. It has allowed me develop awesome relationships, start and share new hobbies, get people to try new things, give kids opportunities, give adults opportunities, and lastly allowed me to exercise my passion in a positive, chill, energetic atmosphere!

This is Friday Night Ballroom class. Perfect date night! Come join us!

Michael (my you wont get me to dance husband) LIKES to dance now. Ya..... Weird, I know! We started ballroom lessons every Friday at my studio, FUSE Performing Arts. Once you get past the stage of arguing and messing up, and you just learn TOGETHER, you get down a handful of moves and you can actually dance with each other and ENJOY it. My whole family has started coming and we all have fun dancing and then go out afterward. It;s been fun to share this new hobby and hang out, because honestly my siblings and parents are my best friends and I'd rather be with them than anybody :)

Michael has also found a new Passion! Working out! Ya, don't we wish we all this passion and hobby. He has really found something he likes and is dedicated to. It's called Team[FIT] bootcamps. After a few months of hardcore working out he realized that he's going to need to eat right eventually if he's gonna REALLY change his body. So since he is scared to eat vegetables and some meat, he drinks protein shakes and JUICES. He's so into it, it makes me laugh!!! But he feels so much better and has more energy than ever having all those nutrients in his body for the first time in his life! The documentary "Fat, Sick, and Dying" is what got him motivated to juice. Now we juice every morning.

I am also now the Nutritionist for the Team[FIT] organization. I teach group nutrition classes every other Saturday and see members one on one to help them get super healthy and closer to their fitness goals! I've found so much joy in helping people realize that they can eat real food and feel better. When you help someone change their life it's an awesome feeling. I'm do glad I chose that career path in college :) My dear friend Peggy Moffat is now helping me produce my very own cook book!

VACATIONS!!!
I decided I am addicted to vacation. When I worked for other people whether it be at an office or other dance studios, I always had to work on Saturdays. I felt like it took away from time with Michael and I also felt like I could never get away. Saturdays are now my favorite days because I get to experience them!!!
That being said, I find myself going out of town quite often lately! Check it out:
May: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
June: Girls Camp
July: UPSTATE NEW YORK
August: CALIFORNIA
September: UTAH
October: To be decided :)
PICTURE TIME

Michael surfed with Laron while Rachel and I laid on the beach.

Thank you Rachel and Laron for showing us a good time in California, letting us stay with you, and hangin out!
Michael is obsessed with Umami Burger!

We went to Disneyland/CA Adventure. We were kids again. It's was a good time :)

I love this part of the park. All 40's hollywood and stuff :)

This was a parade or something. Obviously no one liked it as much as me!

Oh Gee Wiz!!!! So excited to be at the happiest place on Earth.

Then we met up with these crazy people! Run Max Run !!! haha

Jim and Shalene didn't have as much fun with the Kiddos as anticipated, but it was fun to see Max freak out and Molly get excited at everything!

Our last day in Cali, we went to the beach and met up with more family!

Fox and Kim
Is this not the cutest picture ever!

Oh and we saw World of Color, and it was amazing! Light + Color + Water = Amazing and chills down my body.

Mommy and Molly. So cute :)

We always take this self portrait in Michael's truck on our way to whatever we are doing. This was on the way to Salsa on Friday

Michael turned 27 this month and he was really excited to get this card from my parents. hahah!

My mom and I went to New York to visit my awesome brother, Kirk. We both needed root canals and there's no better excuse than that to fly to New York right??? We had a really good time and always love seeing my brother and his adorable family. Love you guys! Can you tell we were sad to leave!?!

Describes the part of our trip when we weren't "under the microscope" SO FUN!

I turned 25 in August. I feel like I have officially graduated from being a young 20er. I still feel 17 though. Many people think I am 17 when they see me. Is it because I am not afraid to be immature at moments or is the way I dress? Or maybe it's cause I don't have babies... My journey to become a mom hasn't come so easy to me. I am not the fertile Mertle that my mom and sister are. It's been a stressful thing to deal with, but I've taken some new steps to help me along in this process and maybe by the time I post next I will have a different type of update. Cross your fingers :)

Thanks for my birthday cake MOM, it was awesome! I had to use my new camera to capture it's deliciousness!

Crazy Months in a nutshell

2011-03-18T13:56:00.000-07:00

Lets start with where I left off. October.
Halloween was fun, carving pumpkins with friends was fun, and being in perfect weather was fun! This is my holiday table that I change with the seasons!

Barbie and Ken (super last minute choice)

Me and Kels and our families carvin some pumpkins and trying to make pumpkin seeds.

My holiday table that changes with the seasons!

October and November were BIG months for choreography for me! I was all over the place teaching, but I had so much fun doing the choreography and directing for "Joseph" at Mesa High. I had never worked with such amazing kids with big hearts and hungry minds! They became my great friends during the show and we ended up taking it to STATE and performing at the Mesa Arts Center. It was larger than life and I still call up these kids today and invite them to do random performances with me and they take my classes! What a Great experience!

December was a great time of year! My brother Kirk and his family came into town and we really had so much fun! I was slightly depressed when they left and our family shindig marathon ended.

My holiday table during Christmas (bad picture)

We went paintballing on Christmas Eve. it was fun, minus the part where I got shot in the head and was unconcious for 10 seconds. Good thing I had a helmet on. That's what you get when your 8 year old nephew shoots you from 10 feet away and has a good shot!

Michael on Christmas Morning...

Me on Christmas Morning....

We had Christmas at Brock's this time. We had a big potluck, did a funny T-shirt exchange, and watched out family music videos. Yes, each family had to make a music video to show on Christmas Night. Cried to tears for some of them. I would post our family video, but Michael would kill me so I will let you sit and wonder what it was! hahaha! It was a great Christmas!

For New Years Eve, Shalene really wanted to get dressed up glam style so we all dressed up and went to dinner. We wanted to easily decide on a new place to go so we all put 3 choices into a hat and whatever was pulled out is where we had to go. Chili's. wow. nuff said.

We ended the night with cider and fireworks at my Brother's house. We had a good time and welcomed 2011.

I put on a Winter Intensive at Mesa High and it was awesome! These were some of the dancers that participated. It was so much fun and I will definitely be doing one in the summer and in the winter. I had a variety of teachers and we gave out prizes at the end. It makes me know that I love what I do. I love teaching and encouraging and motivating others!

MOVIE OF INTENSIVE

2011 and the work situation
This year so far has been crazy. I've been working at Premiere Performing Arts Academy since summer 2010 and I've loved it. 2011 brought on some complicated situations. The owner of Premiere went through some personal and physical issues and was to ill to continue owning the business. It's quite a sad story actually. Then at the climax of the situation, we were going to Disneyland to perform, but 5 days before were notified we couldn't be at the facility anymore. Anyone that knows me knows that I am a persistent person and I make things work, no matter the situation, or at least I try to. I called around and found a place to hold classes. Turns out we can almost replicate our schedule and keep rehearsing for all of the performances and shows we had lined up! All the teachers were on board so we are carrying on, just as individuals, not as Premiere staff :)

I've always dreamed of opening my own Performing Arts Academy. After this experience I feel so blessed that I have people around to support me, follow me, and that like learning from me. It's the best feeling. I am super grateful for knowing that sometimes crummy situations bring the best outcomes and lessons learned! You can get info on my classes HERE and I'll post any progress that is made in the "dream" department.

MICHAEL

I love this guy.

He supports me in all my 1 million ventures that am a part of.

He is so helpful.

He is so happy.

He is successful.

Michael can now sell Health and Life Insurance. PLEASE call him today if you want to check out your current situation and see if you can save or if you need insurance!

Click the Safe Street button on my side bar.

Michael and I put on these picks Concerts. They are awesome! We auditions singers/musicians, set up sound and lights, give kids performing opportunities, then take down and do it again the next month.

Keep Your eye out for the March Picks Concert!

DISNEYLAND

My dance company and my Glee group performed at Disneyland this week! It was awesome. We got so many compliments on our show like...

"Your kids are so well behaved and hungry to learn"

"We love that you are doing current, contemporary dancing"

"Your show was actually entertaining and not same ol same ol"

I love what I do!! Pictures and Videos to come!

FUNKYTOWN and PULSE Dance Co.

My life the past month... wo

2010-10-31T09:47:00.000-07:00

October has been a CRAZY month for me. Choreography/Dance wise. Skyline's HUGE Homecoming Production, Mesquite Dance Company's contemporary routine, and Mesa High's jazz concert routine. I can't forget teaching at Premiere Perf. Arts, and directing the performing group "Funky Town."

BUT...

Most of my energy, creativity, and time went into doing ALL of the choreography for the musical at Mesa High. So much work has gone into these amazing kids who I am so in love with, and into this show to make it awesome. It has been a blast and now it's here, the show, this week!!!!!!! You don't want to miss it. It is fun, entertaining, emotional, impressive, and most importantly it's "worth the money!"

See you there!

Get in the Spirit of the Holiday!

2010-10-11T06:32:00.000-07:00

Calli, Michael, Brock, Shalene, and Kirk wish you Happy Halloween!

Personalize funny videos and birthday eCards at JibJab!

"Prosper In the Land"

2010-09-12T19:45:00.000-07:00

Throughout my life I have always tried to make the right decision and follow the example of my mother, because she might be the most honorable woman I know, closest to perfect I think. In high school when my friends would make bad choices or when I was struggling with teenage "stuff" my mom would always reassure me that my attempt to always make the right choices would pay off. She'd quote the scriptures...

"If ye would keep his commandments ye should prosper in the land"

She noticed that I had a great jobs in high school, like teaching dance and dancing for an entertainment company, where I was paid quite well for only being in high school. I have always associated choosing the right=being the recipient of many opportunities. There was a period of my life when I felt I was genuinely trying my best to do the right things, but I wasn't necessarily happy. When this happens you get tempted to let that negative vibe take over. Maybe I had a few hiccups but I really feel as though I am being super blessed in my life right now. So many opportunities are arising and so many doors are opening right in front of me. So if you are in a "confused funk" just know that as long as you are consistently trying to choose the right and be a good person, you will "prosper in the land." And when you do, you'll feel God's hand in it!

Mesa High's Fall Musical

This is such an awesome opportunity! I am the choreographer for this awesome show! I am working with Sandy Stones, who I have come to totally love. She is such a fun person to work with. These kids are just some of the cutest, sweetest, nicest, most energized kids I've ever worked with. November 5-9th is when the show will be going on at Mesa High. DO NOT MISS IT!

Side Note: If every biblical story was made into a musical/dancicle, I would be a bible genius!

More High School Opportunities

Not quite sure, but my life seems to keep pulling me toward the high school scene. Not only do I serve in the Young Womens, but I also just obtained my substitute certificate to help out my dearest friend Kristen Little, who is the Dance Director at Mesa High. I will be subbing often for her and all the other high schools (I guess Jr, high and elementary if I wanted, but...... No).

I would love to sub a home economics class or a cooking class, that would be so fun!!

Nutrition

I took a small break from all of my nutrition projects over the summer, but I am back in business. I have a couple clients right now and I am trying to get my once a month group class up and running.

BUT

My ward's RS asked me to give a little Nutrition class for a mother/daughter enrichment night. I am excited to help people realize that eating REAL food can actually heal the body and bring it back to the healthy state it was intended to operate in :)

YES: This is Lauren, ALL-STAR, from So You Think You Can Dance

We had a BLAST at our Grand Opening with her. She loved Premiere and wants to join our team. I have LOVED watching this girl dance on the show since a few years ago when she was on it. She is an amazing dancer so it was fun to dance next to her in class! Michael and I have made so many new great friends just from me working at this new place. Feels like home :)

ANYWAY...

I truly feel blessed with all of the positive opportunities in my life right now. Look forward to reading about Our new niece MOLLY, family birthdays, and more vacation series. I just had this "prosper in the land" thought in my mind all day today so I had to share :)

Vacation Series Part 1

2010-08-23T23:31:00.000-07:00

NEW YORK
How I love you
And I dream of you often
Wishing I was there enjoying all of your beauty
With my favorite people, my family.

I began making collages of the things we did/saw, but there were just too many pictures so enjoy the fraction of awesomeness that I have provided (click to enlarge).

JACK'S BAPTISM

BUBBLES & TICKLE TIME

MINUTE TO WIN IT

BOSTON (the good and the bad...)

NEW YORK KNOWS HOW TO DO ICE CREAM

MAX ON THE BEACH

JOSEPH SMITH BIRTH PLACE

FLOAT DOWN THE RIVER

CANOES AND KAYAKS

MICHAEL JUMPING OFF A CLIFF

CALLI JUMPING OFF A CLIFF

I LOVE MY FAMILY, WE HAVE GOOD TIMES LOTS

Oh the Changes in Life

2010-08-11T07:45:00.000-07:00

Man, summer was amazing. I loved being with my family, catching up with friends, and having time to do all those little things that you normally don't have time to do during the school year.

--CHANGE--

is a funny thing.

This past week has been full of change.

That is what I have learned.

"You can only be in one room at a time. But, if you are in a hallway, you have access to many doors!"

That is how life is right now. I left one room and now there are doors opening left and right.

I am now working at Premiere Performing Arts Academy where I teach hip hop and will now be doing choreography for a STOMP! production and some for the dance company, PULSE!

It is such an amazingly positive place ran and taught by awesome people.

I've been slowly trying to start an adult/alumni weekly variety class for years now, and finally thanks to Face Book, it is so successful. I do this because I know there are A TON of adults out there with nowhere to dance. I organize it and teach it, but I also bring in guest teachers to teach different and unique styles. It is so fun! It's held at Mesa High and some of the money that comes in gets donated to the Mesa High Dance fund.

This is the link to the MANIC MONDAY website

This is the link to the MANIC MONDAY facebook

I turned 24 yesterday!

I got a card from my wonderful in-laws and I loved what it said.

"Don't think of this as another birthday... Think of it as the anniversary of the day the world was graced with your presence!"

Thank you to everyone that wished me a happy birthday! It never really felt like my birthday, but I felt so much love from all the people in my life. It really lifted my spirits and ended up being a great day.

Texas Road House contributed to my night!!!

My family...

THERE ARE MORE CHANGES EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR LIVES, BUT THIS POST IS LONG ENOUGH, SO THOSE WILL COME SOON!

Update from the blog slacker

2010-07-14T08:43:00.000-07:00

Our Anniversary...

Thanks to everyone that wished us a happy anniversary. It is crazy that we've been married for 4 years. Now we're just trying to make Oliver, but he's taking a long time... I guess it's time to REALLY try. As for our celebration, we went to dinner and Claim Jumpers (tradition) and then to Yogurtland. Michael gave me flowers (I'm still convinced they were more for the garden, but I appreciate a man who can kill 2 birds with one stone especially since I'm not a "flowers" person). We had a nice time.

The Bake-Off...

Was a HUGE success!! We had around 27 entries and we gave away 4 $100 prizes along with a few kitchen accessories like cute muffin pans. This is a picture of me and Jenna with the judges of the competition. We had a bunch of great activities going on there like a massage chair girl doing $1 massages. A raffle for a bunch gift cards and prizes, a pampered chef doing cooking demos, a baker's quiz (the top scoring person won a prize, and there was also lunch and a TON of amazing baked goods to sample and try. The winners were so pleased, and the contestants had a lot of fun! If you would like to order a Summertime Bake-Off 2010 cookbook, just e-mail me!!

SEWING...

I have turned into quite the seamstress lately. The blanket on the left was one I made for Kelsey's little girl, Acey. She is so precious and this blanket was not an easy task so I hope she loves it!! The one on the right is baby pink (not peach like it looks) with a paisley demask imprint. I'm not sure what precious little girl will get that one??!!! I have also sewn 2 swim suits, a skirt, a baby dress and have "revamped" several dresses and shirts to bring them back into the "wear" section of my closet... Thanks mom for helping me with everything!

MONDAY NIGHT DANCE...

This is the dance that I truly love to teach! I have been having HUGE crowds and we have been doing hip hop all summer so far. It feels so good to teach people that WANT to be there and know how to just let go and have fun, because then I get to have fun too. I get to be me and teach "my style" and I love every Monday night!! Thanks to all my homies that come to class, You Rock!

Twilight Saga Continues... The pictures say it all...

Wow..

JULY 4TH...

First I'd like to thank Michael for color coordinating with holidays with me. I've always been a nerd like that, so thank you! Michael and I had a great holiday. We went to an early movie, which I highly recommend, and then we went to lunch with Jim and Shalene and Max. Then did a little shop shop and then headed off to family BBQ. I think I swam everyday/night of that weekend and didn't wash my hair once. I'm gross, but I don't care :) Oh while we were at the mall we managed to see the cross dresser parade doing their awesome dance moves to the lovely sound of 70's music playing on a boom box. Now you know that we were at Fiesta Mall!!

FIREWORKS!!!!! (less cool every year)

Congrats to Brandon and Gabby on their engagement!! (yes I took their pics!)

AND NOW MY FRIENDS... WE ARE OFF TO...

Happy Anniversary. Have We Really Hit 4 Years??

2010-06-08T09:28:00.000-07:00

I just opened my old laptop and looked through every picture from our wedding until now. Wow. So many things I forgot about and so many happy times I remembered. Michael and I have been married for 4 years now. Wow. Looking back at those pictures we look so young, but somehow it seems like yesterday. We have been through so much. So much has changed, but at the same time we are just the same. At this monumental moment I'd like so say a few things...

Thank you for this,

And loving me even when I do dumb things like this

And look like this

OR This...

And for taking me here

Twice...

And helping me get here

And just so you know I loved you then

And I love you now

So proud of this

And this...

Let's keep doing this,

And never stop doing this

And I can't wait until we have him...

hahahaha, poor thing...
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY BABE, I'M GLAD WE STILL LOVE EACHOTHER AFTER 4 WHOLE YEARS!!!

Yay Michael!

2010-05-29T08:00:00.000-07:00

Michael received is Bachelors degree in Business Management from WPC at ASU.

We are now both college graduates!! Congrats Michael!!! I am very proud of you.

Max was really excited to see Michael graduate too!

Now that Michael is out of school he can do a lot more of THIS!! Hahahaha

Deadline extended! Print a form and enter!

2010-05-24T13:08:00.001-07:00

Just Go Here

Yumminess= Cash for you

2010-05-04T08:29:00.000-07:00

http://summertimebakeoff.blogspot.com/

The flier is there and updates. Come on peeps, join in on the fun, don't be too cool.

She's gone... I'm sad

2010-04-29T12:40:00.000-07:00

Siobhan is gone... This is sad. I loved how she was different, hit big notes, had a funky style, and was so freakin cute. I wish Crystal would go home. she is good for sure, but I can almost call what she will sing and what she will sound like. She's boring now. Siobhan always surprised me. Oh well, I still got Casey James

(freakin cutie)

Go Vote for me on GLee

2010-04-24T23:09:00.000-07:00

http://www.myspace.com/gleeauditions?link=532422834

My video is all messed up and I cant figure it out, but go give me a gold star!! Don't laugh at me, just vote for me.

Glee song

Glee | MySpace Video

Let's Play Catch Up

2010-04-21T22:33:00.000-07:00

So the past couple of months have been pretty event filled. Most of the cool things were not documented by camera, but some things were and I'm trying to get better at it. Let's go back to the Ostrich Festival (this would be a not so cool thing that I happened to document)

We watched the Ostrich race and it was really just that. creepy looking animals with insane people racing them and trying to not to fall off and bail. I got the creepiest upclose shot of one, these things freak me out. Ewwwww

I can't believe I ate one of them!! I am an adventurous eater though so I had to get in on that action. Decent..

Michael ate a ginormous pretzel. Oh how we are so opposite!!

It was hot, dusty, and the entry fee was far too much, but hey!! It was something different and we had a good time! Max liked it too! Cute face.

If you read Shalene's blog, you know how we took a trip to Cali to go to Disneyland with my mom and her performing group so that she could have people to hang out with. We really dod have a lot of fun and didn't want to come home. We just did Disney/Cali Adventure, went to a pirate show, went to the beach, ate good food, I had my share of chocolate frozen bananas, and played with Max and exposed him to the Happiest Place on Earth.

These are a few of our goodies we purchased. Of course you have to shop when in another state. I totally caved and bought this hat in DL. We look cute, you know it.

We ave some pretty funny picture of me with random characters. We completely by accident were chillin by the cast/employee exit and so characters kept starting and ending their shifts right there. I would stand with Max and pretend I didn't know they were coming and Shalene would snap the pic of us when they walked by me. I would randomly smile and snap, we got pics! We are sneaky McGee I know...

Also I decided it would be really fun to be a Disney Dancer. Except I thought it was weird how they make them wear wigs and they are all really short. How come all famous dancers are freakin short. Can someone please notify me of a tall dancer that is famous?

This brings me to my next ambition.

GLee

I'm sure you know about the open casting call for GLee. I am in love with this show and literally have dreams of being on it. Singing and dancing with people that are equally nerdy about it as I am would be the greatest thing ever. Sooooooo.....

if I do make the audition video and submit it, I need all of you to vote for me. I'll keep you posted.

My Mexican Meals Class

went good.

Half of the people ended up not making it so it was a small class, but it was a great first time class. Here are some of my dishes we ate, CEVICHE.... HORCHATA..... YUM

Anyway, we eat good food we learn stuff so come to the next one!

And the 1st annual Summer time Bake-Off is here

Check out the blog and get involved, we already have a few participants and lots of eager sponsors!!

http://www.summertimebakeoff.blogspot.com/

That's all for now. i will try to be more regular so I don't have to play catch up.

Peace

Express Yourself

2010-04-12T13:01:00.000-07:00

I just watched this commercial and it left me with such happy feelings. It made me think about how we tend to live our lives halfway. We do things we like and feel pretty good most days, but do we do things we love and smile and laugh and take risks and let the care-free kid in us come out? Do we live FULLY or just what is normal and habitual?

There has been many times in my life where I have wanted so bad to do something that was risky or that other people thought was dumb or that took more effort than usual, but then didn't do it because of those reasons or becasue I had fear. What the crap? That is so dumb.

We all have responsibilities and real-life matters to worry about, but the times that we have to ourselves or with our families or spouse or friends, we should live up to the fullest! Boredom is a waste of time and procrastination is a pest. I am now going to do everything I saw in this video... Relax on the porch, dance in public places, hang out on a roof top, match my umbrella, start a painting, dance like a weirdo in the middle of the office, drive in a drop top with the music up, jump on the trampoline, karaoke in the backyard, and play music! Everything except for what's being advertised, drinking coffee.

Thanks coffe-mate for inspiring me to live life how I always want to, but get held back from.

April 20th Mexican Meals

2010-04-08T09:46:00.000-07:00

Hey Guys! My Mexican Meals class is Tuesday 4/20 at 7:00pm see more detials on my blog or website!

February, Wow time flies

2010-02-11T07:19:00.000-08:00

So lately, life has been pretty chill. But it has been fun.

ME: Working at Forever Fit. I will begin doing seminars and nutrition speeches/classes one night a week so if you are interested in learning nutrition basics, ways to cook if you have food intolerances, or want to learn new recipes and taste samples come on down. They will be held at Brown/Recker in the clinic. Comment if you want information on dates and classes

ME: Still teaching at Higher Ground. I am almost done teaching. Ive been doing it for 8 years and I'm getting worn out. BUT, I feel like all the girls are my daughters and sisters and it's my duty to make them good dancers so I keep pluggin away!

ME: Singing with a band, kind of. It's what I really want to do with my life. Why do our dreams have to be the things most out of reach or most unrealistic? It's frustrating...

ME: Performing at the SUNS game with my adult compnay Adrenaline, pretty cool.

ME: Having success with my personal nutrition consulting, My first client is seeing results and feeling great, which then makes me feel great :)

ME: Having troubles in the sleep department. For this reason I have began waking up at 5:00AM to work out, kick my butt, in hopes of being exhausted by the end of the day and crashing out.

ME: Hair color dilemma. Red, Blonde, Red, Blonde..... what to do?

MICHEAL: Way more free time now that his last semester is in action. Only goes to school one night a week, and has way less homework

MICHAEL: Has a new obsession with golf. I think he thinks it's a rich person thing, and since he wants to be rich, he feels like he needs to start getting good... hahaha, he's a little nerdy

MICHAEL: Still plugging along with his own business. He is doing so well, and it's because he really does deliver excellent customer service. He is so on top of everything and really takes care of his clients. I am really proud of him for being so successful at such a young age before even graduating. ANYONE CAN SUCCEED AS LONG AS THEY HAVE THE AMBITION AND DEDICATION!

MICHAEL: Both of us have a new love for "Modern Family." It is so funny. The Valentines episonde was freakin amazing. I love every character. Good, Good show.

MICHAEL: Eats vegetables. Yes, I said it and yes it is a miracle. If you don't know Michael he comes from a very picky-eater family that mostly eats bread, meat and cheese. Me being dramatically opposite have gotten him to like salad and one very specific vegetable medley that he eats only if I cook it a certain way, but hey!!! That's progress for sure.

That's the update folks! Don't forget to check my FOOD NERD blog and go to Safe Street for an insurance quote. It's free to find out if you can save money so why wouldn't you??? Duh!!

New Job, New Goals, New Year

2010-01-18T15:23:00.000-08:00

2010 has been pretty nice to me so far. I have had 3 job offers, haven't got sick, made some goals that I have actually stuck to.

The Job: Forever Fit by MD.

I am a nutrition counselor, instructor. After patients get there medical history and physical done, they come to me and we do a full body composition analysis and talk about metabolism, Calorie intake, and macronutrient ratios. Pretty much I help them understand their present status, set a goal of where they want to be and then teach them how to acheive it through diet and lifestyle changes. It's cool and the people that I work with are all so nice and friendly. I think it was meant to be. I am also going to be doing personal consulting on the side so if you have referrals or you are interested in learning about your body and how to make it feel better e-mail me. nutritionbycalli@gmail.com

Health: Me good, Michael bad.

Michael has had this horrible cough for a while now and we've been fighting off any worse conditions with healthy eating and rest, but this weekend it got him. Coughing all night, pressure in his head and a really bad plugged ear. I think he's getting better, but I can never tell. (You know how guys like to drag out their pity parties...)

New Years Goals: Semi-sticking to them

After Thanksgiving I had this desire or urge to run a half marathon. I'm not a runner, not a jogger, but I feel like "if the extremely unhealthy people on Biggest Loser can do it, then I should be able to." So I started runing with my friend Jena and we would go 3 miles for a while, then 4, then 5. A week ago we went 7 miles. It wasn't even that bad... Except for mile 7 killed me. I felt like I was 98 years old and 500 LBS. Well, I finished and was proud of myself until I tried to run after that and couldn't make it past 4 miles without my knee (the one that has screws in it) cracking and swelling up. So I decided running isn't for me. It was a good motivator, but it's not worth possibly injuring myself more than I need. I have an alternative...

Work Out Club. Now that looks fun!

My mom makes fun of me, but I don't care, I just like to organize things that make me and others happy. I've grown to love exercising outdoors, especially in this amazing weather. Anyway, I am starting a work out club. It will be 3 times a week at a park and we will run, climb, lunge, push-up, and squat until we are fit. I will run it and anyone can come that wants to get on a schedule of working out and be motivated. Comment if you're interested or e-mail me nutritionbycalli@gmail.com

ALSO, check out my top ten "DO's" for 2010 HERE!!!

Christmas, New Years, The Snow

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Being the youngest child in my family, I take traditions very seriously. My family has always been real big on traditions and I think we have fun ones. Reality and the growing rate of our families doesn't help the situation. It seems every year gets more and more scattered and thrown together. So my christmas was good, but a bit of a let down. I guess it's just time for Michael and I to get some rad, totally awesome traditions of our own going! Question... Why is it that grandkids control everything?

These pics are of Michael and I getting in the truck Christmas Eve morning. You can tell we were real excited for all the holiday festivies!

This is my whole family Christmas Eve Night in our "recycled Christmas" t-shirts. That was our theme for gift giving and what not. After we drew names we had to come up with 3 gifts for our recipient. "Something bottled, something baked, something old that you remake." It was fun to see what people recycled into cool gifts. I really liked forcing people to be creative and not just pick something up a few days before.

These are my neices and nephews in their random cuteness!

I love Michael and Max having a special storytime moment!

New Years Eve actually turned out to be really fun this year. We had a shin dig at Shalene's house and there ended up being like 14 of us toasting with our martinelli's at midnight. Of course there were rockets and fire being thrown and set off in the backyard, because my husband is a pyromaniac. We just played games and ate good food, pot luck style. It was a decent time! Shalene took pictures that night so those will be posted later.

New Years Day we went to Thatcher to go tubing in the snow. Mt. Gram is the place there that has snow. It was really fun because I think the last time I did that was when I was about 2 years old! Michael's grandparents were super adventurous and did everything we did. It's a different feeling when you can hang out with your grandparents and it's cool!

Michael posing nicely next to the snow.

Not a hot tub Michael... a porch.

I ripped a hole in my pants while lunging to put my boots on!

Our pathetic attempt at a snowman. You can't see the Homer Simpson hair very well... You can tell we know it's really lame!

Good shot of the mountain.

Yep. Official

2009-12-22T21:33:00.000-08:00

Friday was indeed a glorious day. It was exciting and surreal. People that are too cool to walk, get over it and just do it. You have put in time and money, energy and effort so just complete it officially and do it. It was worth doing I think. This was me getting dropped off at the Nursing and Health Innovation college in downtown Phoenix. This is where I gathered with a bunch of other students,NUR, EXW, NTR. We sign in grab our name card and assemble in groups depending on major. The funnest part was walking down the street with the bag pipe players leading us to the convention center. It was like a weird dream: people in gowns, random bagpipe music, walking in the middle of a busy street. It was pretty neat. The actual program was long and semi-monotenous, but itwas cool to hear my name and accept my diploma and feel the closure of accomplishment. It was rad because my whole family was there to cheer me on, Shalene and Max aren't shown in this one...

And so I did it everyone, it feels good and now I gotta get out there and make some money!

Yes, this is how I rock the cap and gown! Thanks everyone that cheered me on. Now lets get on with Christmas!!

My grades, Ya the B was an 89% ridiculous...

Folks... One more Day

2009-12-16T22:33:00.000-08:00

Starting to feel weird as I exit the student role. It was strange when Michael and I went and got swigs and snacks and sat down and watched So You Think You Can Dance and had not a lingering care in the world. Usually we feel guilty when we just "hang" because we know there are projects, papers, homework ect to be done. It's like I don't know how to do nothing. Weird... I know, but cool.

Update on the Job: The New Mexico doctor called back, set me up with the MD in Mesa and I am going into the clinic Tuesday to meet them and possibly set things up! AND... the New Mexico doctor also told me that there are opportunities for me in Tepme and PHX incase this one isn't what I was looking for.

Life Update: This weekend is kind of insane! Friday is graduation and the Higher Ground Christmas recital, which I will be Hip Hopping in. Then out dancing with the girls! Saturday, Dress Rehearsal for CDC, possible Jump Street party and then the Christian Dance Company show, which myself and my mother will be dancing in. Lot's of dancing and partying, weird... those are my favorite things to do!

I promise no more pictures of me, it's getting out of control...

4 Days

2009-12-13T21:32:00.000-08:00

As I move closer to the end, I start to lose my perfectionist-ism. All semester Michael, tells me "stop being a stupid perfectionist and stressing about dumb things!" It's true I get really picky about things that end up wasting more of my time then helping me. So tonight as I finish up my 13-page project/paper, I did exactly that. I didn;t care. If it was a Nutrition course of course I would care! But for a random elective, no I wont do it!! So with that said I shall make my final update before I post pictures of me in my cap and gown and pretty little paper that deems me a person that completed college.

0 papers to go
0 presentaitions to go
0 packets to go
0 finals to go

What a GOOD-FREAKIN- FEELING!!!!!!!!

8 DAYS

2009-12-08T22:11:00.000-08:00

Today was my last day of "physical school." It was bittersweet. Call me a nerd, but I actually like school. I like testing myself and challenging myself and showing that I know stuff. Like I said, I am proud to be done and graduating, but I think I will miss it and I won't all at the same time.

Exciting that I have a couple "possible jobs"

A Doctor called me on Friday. Yes a Doctor!!! I felt so important! He wanted to talk to me about the job I applied for and of course I was at Khols shopping and my phone was beeping "Im about to die." So he asked me if I had time to talk and I asked him if I could call him in about an hour and he said yes and I was excited. Well I called back, no answer. Still haven't heard form him. I WILL BE PERSISTENT, because this gig is awesome. I would have doctors refer patients to me and then I would evaluate them, design their diets and teach them how to better their diabetes, obesity, nutrient deficiency ect ect... And teach group classes. Really cool. So cross your fingers that I get a hold of him!

The other is Medifast weight loss center. Not ideal, but it would give me the experience that I need for some of the cooler jobs I want.

4 presentaitions down

2 papers down

1 design packet down

1 LONG paper to go
1 Final Exam to go

And the Countdown Begins!!

2009-12-04T09:01:00.000-08:00

14 DAYS
Well Folks,

Here it is December 4th, exactly 2 weeks from RIGHT NOW I will be excepting my diploma and graduating from college. It is a great feeling to have applied myself for this long and then finally accomplished it with honors. I am slightly bragging, because I think I deserve it. School is not easy or stress-free. I will be counting down the days.

3 presentations down, 1 to go
1 paper down, 2 to go
1 Final Exam to go
1 Final design packet to go

The Puppy Chow Dance

2009-11-02T08:25:00.001-08:00

I am not lying when I say this REALLY happened spontaneously and was so funny that we had to recreate it for the camera!!! Oh man, good good times!

You know life's good when...

2009-10-28T21:52:00.000-07:00

1) You get in your car and turn the heater on!!! What? Yes, I couldn't believe what a glorious day it was today when I walked outside, had to run in and grab a jacket, and then sit in my car and switch the dial from blue to red!! Oh yes, what an event!

2) You walk into Circle K and there are styrofoam cups lined up by the fountain. This is a magnificent occurrence. My sister surprised me and I was speechless because I felt so much joy :) In case you are unaware, plastic swig cups drip and sweat and make your drink taste funny. Styrofoam does everything right.

3) You never go to class because you are graduating soon and realize it doesn't matter! Obviously I wont let myself fail, but I might allow myself to get a couple B's.

4) You get to leave the door open, chill on the couch and carve

pumpkins and eat trail mix. Check out our finished projects. Michael's are the good ones, mine is the gay ghost holding the candle stick floating in the window. Yes I had to describe it cause it's not very easy to make out!

5) You know you will be attending an awesome costume party the night before Halloween. BE THERE OR BE SQUARE! Click here for the details!

Craft Wednesday

2009-10-22T01:01:00.000-07:00

So, I've had the same hobbies forever. If you know me well you know that I love dancing, singing and playing my guitar, cooking and eating. Well in my quest to develop other hobbies comes CRAFT WEDNESDAY. My super crafty friend Emily Anderson does a craft Thursday and that inspired me. My mo in law Vicky made this cute little doo dah that I really wanted to make because it supports my obsession with the holidays and supports one of my current hobbies. So instead writing it all out I will show you the equation that makes up Craft Wednesday #1.

Hooray for these Santa Aprons!!!!!!!!!! which I may possibly wear a total of one time (When we have our baking extravaganza the week before Christmas). Not sure if I want to accumulate sewing as a new hobby, but maybe a semi-hobby.

WATCH OUT NOW!!!

In case you didn't notice the sidebar and the 'CARNEVIL' Halloween party we are having check it out! If you read my blog that means you know me and therefore are invited. Shalene and I will be quite the sight. Here is a sneak peak at our home made costumes.

Dead teeth and weekend

2009-10-13T22:28:00.000-07:00

SO these aren't my teeth, but I am on my way to the one on the left. A long time ago, when I was ummmm 9 or 10, I smashed my face into the sidewalk while knee boarding on a skateboard. My tooth was knocked loose, but not out so I pushed it back in and hoped for the best. My dentist told me that my teeth would turn black within the next year and I would need implants or caps or something. Well I am 23 and my teeth have never turned black, they've managed to stay white even through braces. Well, meet Kirk, my brother...
He is an endodontist, yes that is better than a dentist, was here this weekend and says, "Calli, is your tooth grey?" I replied, "not that I've noticed..." He is examining my tooth making me more and more self conscious by the second. Well, I brushed it off because he is just a nit picky dentist. Today at lunch Shalene says, "Calli, I think your tooth is darker than normal." She claims she just noticed it the past few days. Well I got in my car and looked in the rear view mirror, yes my tooth is definitely darker. Really? 14 years later? When I don't have parents paying for dental insurance? Really? SO I did a little ice cube to the tooth test and yes I felt nothing and my tooth is dead. This means I get to fly to New York for a nice vacation of having my brother perform a root canal and internal bleaching or something to that nature on me. Ughhhh.....

As for the weekend, There was lots of family time, sparkle partyness, wedding shower, baby blessings, and not one ounce of homework. Oh how I love being a graduating Senior who is so done with caring about school!

D-Backs

2009-09-29T23:06:00.000-07:00

It seems that I never have my camera at the times I want it and so I end up with a billion pictures of Max because he is usually in my presence. BUT, I do have a few from the Diamond Backs game that Michael and I went to. We don't really care for baseball we were just there because Higher Ground performed for pre-game. They did good, so I looked good. Phew!!! What a task to orchestrate 50 or 60-some girls in a 4 minute production dance with props and make it all fit on a baseball track that is awkwardly shaped...

I couldn't help myself...

2009-09-17T19:12:00.000-07:00

Must Click to make bigger and fully enjoy...

Take a moment... Remember

2009-09-11T10:57:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Michael...

2009-09-03T23:38:00.000-07:00

Well Folks, Michael is.............................................25..........................................
What a big boy. I can't tell you how proud I am of him. He started his own Insurance company, he is so determined and disciplined and he is already on the road to success!! He's such a hard worker and I am so grateful for that. We did a little shop shop for the MR. and hit up Buffalo Wild Wing for dinner and Good Ol birthday Crispy Cream! You can tell this was his birthday and not mine!!!

Ooooo and I got all crafty and made Michael a blanket for football season. He is a nerd about the fall/winter and it being cold on a Sunday afternoon, on the couch watching football, cuddled up with snacks relaxing. So I thought I'd make him a personalized blanket for the occasion. (And so we don't have to share)What do I do during the day when I'm not working or at school? Oh I just play/stare/cuddle/become more and more in love with this little creature...
And watch Shalene be a really good Mom. Man it's hard stuff. I compare it to working at Countrywide... Get hired, have no training, and learn the job. Ya its hard, annoying, confusing, tiring, irritating, and overwhelming, but all the while your getting paid and in a few weeks you've taught yourself the ins and outs and in another week or two you might be training someone! I admire you Shalene I think you're getting the hang of it superbly.

Sister Lunch

2009-08-26T23:46:00.000-07:00

Today we had a "sister lunch" with my mom, sister, and all my sister-in-laws (well minus Bonnie, we missed her lots!) It was a very baby-friendly environment and freaked me out a little, because it made me realize that the next little baby that joins the clan will most likely be mine. Im not pregnant, but possibly soon and it's weird to see myself as the diaper bag carrying, baby discussing, motherly figure that I know I have to be one day. I've always known I want kids, but looking to the future is almost humorous... Oh man maybe these are just immature ramblings...

Our sister lunch consisted of these little rascals
This little Dolly...
The Great and Powerful Maximus
And fat little Fox, but his pictures were all blurry...

Max is here!

2009-08-19T23:05:00.000-07:00

Maximus J Barainca has arrived. I am so happy that mom and baby are both healthy and happy and doing well. Shalene had a marathon delivery almost 20-some hours and I was there for most of it. I almost missed the birth because I had to work, but I got a sub here and there and raced back and forth and I made it. I got to witness the most incredible miracle. Baby Max is so precious and so cute I want to steal him. Obviously I will be his favorite Aunt so I don't need to. Well I'm sure Shalene will post all about it when she gets some sleep and feels not so exhausted. She was a warrior and a champ! Enjoy a few pictures!

2009-08-12T23:02:00.000-07:00

What my family does for entertainment...

Watch Here

Michael is a big boy!

2009-08-12T22:59:00.000-07:00

Those of you who don't know, Michael has officially started his own company providing insurance. He does home, auto, life, and soon health insurance. SO proud!! So, check out the card, give him a call if you need to or check out the web site. www.safestreetinsurance.com

Baby Max

2009-07-30T08:29:00.001-07:00

Is almost here...
We had a little Photo Shoot to capture her status before Maximus comes. The naked belly ones are awesome, but obviously those don't belong up here! Hooray I can't wait to see what this child looks like!

Check out FOOD NERD

2009-07-16T11:17:00.000-07:00

God Bless America

2009-07-06T08:24:00.000-07:00

Do you know these men? They are my homies...

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!!

Shalene and Jim and Michael and I went up to Thatcher this weekend to get away from the Mesa heat. We drove up Friday night, ate at grandpa Overstreet's restaurant, and then sat on the back porch until we went to bed. On Saturday, we woke up and drove to the cabin that is up on the mountain. Nowdays people's cabins are more like houses in the woods, this was an actual cabin...

We did lots of this...

This was the location that we were supposed to see rad fireworks, instead we just saw a rad view.

Michael and his beloved cheetos...

Jim and I jammed a little with our guitars, Shalene and Michael providing excellent singing

yes, I am patriotic with my flag shirt I know...

We shot pop cans, water bottles, and targets. I am a pretty good shot, but Jim did win the target contest. I wish I had the picture of Shalene. For some reason a pregnant lady aiming with a gun is very funny! I do have this on though! Oh Maximillion!! We went on a mini hike, but had to be careful so that Shalene didn't go into labor on us at the cabin.

We had intentions of making a scary movie. We had the plot and most of the dialouge. I then realized that there was no spotlight on my camera and I only had 3 minutes of battery left. So we will take another trip up there to make our award-winning film.

Aboo-bity-bop-ity!

UPDATE

2009-06-28T10:24:00.000-07:00

Okay this was an eventful weekend. Friday was the day of auditions. Alicia White and I left for Phoenix Convention Center at 6:00AM and met Kelsey there. We waited in the line and it was hot hot hot. Kat was there, she is stinkin skinny and cartoon-like. The camera crew was goin crazy and we shot some little segments where we danced around like dorks and rapped about Phoenix. When we got to go inside it was soooo long and so exhausting from being nervous and excited for hours on end. Amazing Dancers everywhere and past SYTYCD contestants which was so cool! Not knowing at all what to expect we went into our audition and did what what we could to show them we can dance. If you asked me what steps or moves I did, no idea.... BUT apparently it was somewhat good cause I got a golden ticket!!! After that I got to do all this fun TV stuff and then I returned Saturday morning for round 2, this time at the theater. This was ridiculous. I danced in front of Mary, Nigel and Mia Michaels, what the crap!?! They were cutting SO many people so I was so nervous. After I danced I knew my chances were real slim. I got cut. Obviuously I was a little bummed, but I couldn't believe that I even got that far and who I was dancing for. We had a lot of fun and I met so many cool people. This was a great experience and Im so glad I didn't chicken out. Thanks for the good times ladies, Im glad we were together!!!!

As far as American Idol, I can't go to LA anymore because I/we have no money. So it looks like that is out of the question this year. Bummer... I hate when money is the controling factor of cool things in life...

2009-06-25T10:08:00.000-07:00

Well , it's that time of year again. Hahahaha, why must I be such a reality TV junkie? Well just the ones that actually cool. Im takin a dance trip to LA next week and I think I'll stop by AM idol try-outs and see if I have any luck this year. I used to always say, "If Brooke White can do it, than I can." But thats not very cool cause she wasn't even good... Well, I'll report when I return.

Oh, weird auditions for the Fall season are tomorrow in Phoenix. Am I going? No.... umm actually ya I am. i have ABSOLUTELY NO EXPECTATIONS, I am just going for an experience cause I think its fun to get really nervous, mess up and denied apparently. Honestly though, I think that sometimes the judges care more about an entertaining dancre rather than one that can do frontflips into the splits and do 6 pirouettes. Plus, How many tall white girls can hip hop? Not many, I hope!!! Well it should be fun, wish me and auditioning posse luck tomorrow! Kels, Kelly, Alisha, and Scott :)

Check out the sunset. Only in AZ Baby!

Happy Aniversary for us!!! 3 years, Holy crap!

Yes, I am a beehive advise, no comment :)

At Megan's stinkin cute wedding!!! Yes my face is eating the camera, but isn't Michael so cute? Yes.

Dont be jealous...

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Some of the nice scenary.

We drove down to a public beach and there was no one there, so we walked down it and played on the palm trees and bought some cool stuff. We also visted a few of our domincan friends.

This is one of the highlights of our trip. We got to drive speed boats far out into the ocean, and snorkel with the fish in the coral. Our tour guide gave us balls of fish food to hold out and all the fish would swarm around us and eat it out of our hands. Fish creep me out, but after this I got over it and it was really fun. The next best thing was just chillin at the beach. No worries, perfect weather, pina coladas, bright blue ocean water and tan bodies in the making. Fat topless european ladies are the only thing that could ruin the beatiful view.

Happy Mother's Day!!!

2009-05-10T09:44:00.000-07:00

These are our really cheesy homemade Mother's Day Cards...

I'm Ready..... to go again

2009-04-20T23:43:00.000-07:00

Michael and I went to the Dominican Republic in 2007 for our one year anniversary. It was absolutely amazing! When I think of paradise, I see myself lying on the sand in the shade with the waves crashing in the background and the faint sound of the tropical music, the sun is warm, but the cool breeze makes it perfect, I have pina coladas coming at my beacon call, and I am on a tiny piece of land in the middle of the ocean away from work, school, studios, church callings, dishes, laundry, and driving. Really I could go on... but I wont torture you...

Well we decided since Michael is doing summer school and I am teaching all summer and then babies may be coming in the near future, this is our last chance to take a totally rad vacation out of the country. We are off to the DR once again. This time we are taking Shalene and Jim along. We got a great deal for 4 and they decided the DR was way cooler than a cruise. (I agree, even though I've never been on a cruise, but I know nothing can top the DR)

Anyway I'm counting down...

Yes, This is a new post

2009-04-14T01:20:00.001-07:00

So, I have kind of given up on the whole blog thing. it just takes too much time, it's like a part time job really. I do however feel that I should give it one more try. This post is not an update on the life at the Overstreet household, but there are a few items on the agenda of this post!!

1) I am writing a Q&A article for a magazine/class. If you could ask 2 questions about Health, Nutrition, Food, Wellness, Exercise ect, what would they be? What do you want to know? What myth do you want busted? What fact are you too lazy to search for? What questions do you have that you want an extensive, clear answer on? Please comment fast as this is due soon and I need ideas! Thanks!

2) I have been experiencing the "I have no voice" syndrome for almost 2 months now. I may have laryngitis, a viral infection, a strained vocal chord, or even laryngeal cancer. Has anyone had this? Did it ever get better? I use my voice for teaching dance, SINGING, and yelling at my husband (no, not really) so it is imperative that I get it back! Help... PS, what the random pic?

3) Everyone should really come to this event. It is a night of entertainment, contests, prizes, raffles, and community outreach!! Also, if you have any services, items, or efforts that you would like to donate, let me know! COME! and Bring the whole family!

Thanksgiving Weekend

2008-11-30T07:43:00.000-08:00

Thanksgiving is the Freakin Fabulous holiday.... Food, Fun, Family, Friends, Fullness, Fatness, ect... if you can think of any other Fs please add them!
Well, Michael and I had a great Thanksgiving weekend. No work, No School, No worries. We had to warm up our stomachs on Wednesday night by going to happy hour with Shalene and Jim. Then Thursday morning we participated in the Turkey Trot. For some reason this 3, almost 4 mile run was way harder than usual. We had to run through mud, grass, and cold air. It kicked our butts but we did it and felt great afterward! Check it out!!! Oh... and GO MOM!!

We ate at the Overstreet household, hung out, did a little turkey bowl, and took pictures. Then we went to the Huffaker household for dessert, seconds of TG dinner, and family. It was a really fun Thanksgiving!

The Day after Thanksgiving was also quite eventful! We woke up and cleaned our house while the Christmas Jams played. We were a little food drunk from the night before, hence the eskimo hat and cheezy pictures. We then put up all of our Christmas decor, lights, and stockings. After that, I went to salon to yes..... die my hair BLACK!!! It is a very drastic change, but it's fun and it's just hair, why not play with it! The rest of the night included hanging out, eating more food, and playing with the Garlock's puppies, so cute!

Saturday: LOTS OF WORKING OUT! Taught dance, went to the gym, Neds with Sha and Jim, Sams Club, short nap, off to MHS to work out again! Michael and I, Sha and Jim, and Tiff and Drew ran the track, climbed the bleachers, shuffled the field, and did sit ups and pushups. We are seeing who can get a 6 pack in 30 days!! This is a little impossible for me, but I am going to try. Finishing off the night with grub, swigs, and the hot tub was a good way to end the weekend. Now it's Sunday and we must mentally prepare ourselves for the transition back into real life, dang it...

I am a slacker in the blog department...

2008-11-09T07:24:00.000-08:00

But I can't help it!!!! My plate is so full right now, but being a Sunday morning waiting for Michael to get out of the shower, I might as well give a run of the past two months...
I DID get a job about a month ago, which I totally love. I now work at Cherry Creek mortgage and I am an LOA. It is pretty chill as I get to do all of the "loan related" tasks as well as her marketing. I get to use my creativity and design skills. I really got lucky with this opportunity, because I get to flex my schedule to fit with school, I get paid just as well as Countrywide, and it is approx. 2 miles from my house.

Also HIGHER GROUND takes a lot of my energy. I am now in charge of ALL the companies (there is 5) and the hip hop classes and Pom and Cheer, and I teach solos and private lessons. Good thing I love teaching there, and love the girls, all 80 of them, cause it is a lot of work.

Choreography Jobs. I'm not really sure how my name got out there, but I am thankful for the choreography job I landed these past couple month. It helped make up for the month that I was semi-unemployed. Skyline's Homecoming production, Queen Creek HS competition routine, and MHS Homecoming and concert hip hop dance. If anyone ever needs choreography, Forward them my call!

OUR CARS. Yes... I did sell my Jeep and buy a more fuel efficient car. I miss my Jeep, but my new Suzuki Hatchback is wonderful. It is great not being a slave to the pump and it's even better now that gas is almost to $2.oo!!!!! I did already get in an accident, because my name is Calli and that's just what I'm good at. Never my fault, but I just attract them. This one didn't really count cause Jim backed into me in response to his excitement over a fast-food commercial. It is all better now after being in the shop a week.
Ladies and Gentlemen... Michael payed off his truck!!! That was our biggest form of debt and it is now gone! Yes it was hard, but we did it.

SCHOOL. Oh school would be the other aspect consuming our lives. We asked Jim and Shalene last night, "Like... What do you guys do at night time?" It is just interesting because after we get home from work/school/dance/church callings, we have homework all night long. ASU is a killer. Prices are going up, less classes are being offered, so making a schedule is a beast. At least I am almost graduated so I can be done with that stress. I do love school though. I have really enjoyed learning and growing intellectually, getting involved in community programs, meeting people, It has been fun. not sure if Michael would agree because he is still in the bulk of his business classes...

Cant wait until this is over, because it's one more thing on my plate to me in charge of...
Im bitter at my mom for giving the Stake my number. Well I guess it's not too bad, I teach YSA and "specialty" so I don't deal with rambunctious teenagers!!

BIGGEST LOSER. My family and I were competing in the biggerst loser contest. For the past two weigh-ins we have skipped because we got lazy and stopped trying. But before that I was kicking everyone's trash. I was down 9 LBS!!! Im sure that's not the case anymore, but Im gettin back on track so I can kick some more trash!! bring it on Family!!!

FUN. This has been slightly limited due to our busy lives, but we manage to squeeze things in to stay sane. We went to snowflake a month ago for a car show and to chill at Jesica's Dad's rad house. It was really fun. We had a glam party at Shalene's house. If you wanna see pictures, she has a slide show of all of us GLAMMED up!! October I busted my butt at the studio getting ready for the fair performance and got sick for Halloween, deathly sick the whole november 1st weekend, and it took up all my weekends. With that being over I am healthy again and have my weekends back! HOORAY!

GOOD JOB MICHAEL. for doing the triathalon. Michael completed a triathalon on NOV 1st. He even had a sprained ankle from playing sand volleyball in non-soft, fake, AZ sand. He had to walk most of it and had a hard time swimming, but he didn't give up, he still finished. His competitors (family/friends) might have beat him, but I doublt they would have even done it if they were that injured! You are a winner to me M!!!

There is so much more, but I have officially written a novel, so I will just try to frequently update to avoid this issue in the future... hahaha!

Vegas!

2008-09-03T22:22:00.000-07:00

Michael's Birthday was on Labor Day. For part of the festivities, we went to Red Robin on Saturday for dinner with some of our friends. We ate, opened a present, and sang, and took pictures like he was 5 years old! (Hey, i had to do it so....) While at dinner we were talking about the holiday and Shalene said "we wanna go to Vegas." In a matter of minutes me, Michael, Kelsey, Beau, Shalene, Jim, Jesica, and Brock all made plans to spend the night in Laveen, leave at 5am Sunday morning, stay in Vegas Sunday night, and then leave around noon to get back by 5 on Monday. We piled into Beau's car, all EIGHT of us, and drove away! We did a lot of driving, walking, looking, waiting, arguing, and complaining, but we more importantly did a lot of LAUGHING, dancing, playing name that band, being sleep drunk, napping, chillin by the pool, EATING, roller coaster riding, picture taking, and couples therapy sessions. Driving with 4 couples that have all been married 2 years or less makes for some good discussion! Well we had fun on this random 24 hour Vegas rampage, ,good times folks!
Enjoy the pics as they are evidence of our sleep drunkness!!!

What's Been Goin On...

2008-08-15T11:37:00.000-07:00

So how do I spend my days lately? Most people go to work.... Not me. Well as of mid-July. After 4 faithful years as a Countrywide employee, my time there has ended. I always wanted to quit, but realized that I had such a cake job that paid me good and let me work whenever was convenient for me. Well me, and a few others close to me were a part of a big lay off (due to the BofA merge/slow economy) ITS OKAY. I was frustrated for a while, but now I have a lot of interviews that are promising and I still teach dance and do choreography for people sometimes. So it's a good change. So what if money is tight for a while? Me and Michael are happy eating trail mix and Ramen for dinner. Hahahahaha jk (not really)

ON A LIGHTER NOTE...

My Birthday festivities were quite excellent this year. I had the pre-birthday even with Jessi at the Paramore concer (which was so good I cant get over it...obviously) Then on Thursday Michael's grandparents took us out to dinner, then Friday my girlfriends had a little "Calli's BDay/Sarah's Graduation/Emily's Homecoming party" which was filled with lots of candy, Jaime's famous cake, random yet hilarious stories about dogs and their ability to entice and terrify humans all at the same time, and Dance Dance Revolution (my new favorite workout regimen). Saturday was filled with pedicures, Goodwill Shopping, and THE MEXICAN FIESTA.

Courtesy of Goodwill, Kelsey and I came up with these ensembles. Kelsey is more Hawaiian, and I am more African Pokahantas. But hey, we look good, you can't deny. Ole!!!

Peeps...

gettin tipsy on horchata!

I cant get over how cute this picture is

This is my GIANT cupcake birthday cake. mmmmm pretty sweet, Thanks Jessi

Blowing out my candle, Pretty sure I felt like I was 5 again, everyone with their cameras..

more peeps

some fam...

Yes pinata! I let the little kids go to town on this one

Pay close attention to the random picture peeker in the background... HAHAHAHA Thanks Shalene for throwin me this fiesta, It was super fun!

SUNDAY consisted of dinner at the Overstreets, dessert at my parents (which I made because that's just what I do) and my new favorite game...
CATCHPHRASE!!!!

We also watched the Olympics. Swimming and Gymnastics are our favorite events to watch. That Relay was INTENSE. My whole family was on their feet screaming!!! Wow that was great. I love how they turned into animals... RAARRR!!! That rocked

I am a slacker.... Let's play catch up!

2008-08-04T10:28:00.000-07:00

SHALENE'S WEDDING...

She looked beautiful, Jim looked good too!! What a happy day...

It was soooooooo HOT, and sunny! Can't you tell?

Stylin in Kelsey's glasses, You're cute babe...

This was the attire that all of the Huffakers we wearing. I didn't have a family pic, those will come soon

And of course, there was DANCING, in which I obviously took part of. My barmitzfa DJ was there so I was the leader for some thing. HELLO I'm not at work!!!! haha jk

AMERICAN IDOL AUDITIONS

yes I did it. I tried out for american idol. If Brooke White can make it that far, I know I can!!! Oh ya, but I didn't hahahah...

You tryout in groups of 4 and there is people everywhere auditioning. You step forward, sing for like 30 seconds then step back and they take who they want and the rest go home. This was very irritating/frustrating. There were so many people that were ABSOLUTELY AMAZING and they said sorry "you're not what we're looking for" Oh man it just stinks that it is a reality show so of course it has to be semi-rigged. They want people that are horrible, extreme, or weird. Im pretty usual looking so i'm not in the market for the next American Idol. I know that a bunch of people try out 2,3, even 4 times until they make it and then they end up going all the way. Man, if I had time and money I would do it. But after all it was a big learning experience in how I need more confidence, and it was so much fun and I met a ton of cute, nice girls that were in our row!

This is Lisa, she is from Chicago and tried out in AZ for the 2nd time and to root me on. We had lots of fun!

BIRTHDAY FESTIVITIES ARE ALREADY BEGINNING!
So, Jessi took me out for my birthday. It was one of the funnest nights! I still can't get over it.
We ate dinner at Texas Road House, amazing as usual, then we went to the Paramore concert. I am only 22 and I felt like part of the older crowd! But I dont care, Hayley Williams (the singer) is so stinkin good its ridiculous. We jammed out/made fun of people/sweat our butts off/laughed real hard. Thanks Jessi for the awesomely fun night!!!

Happy Anniversary!!

2008-06-08T19:38:00.000-07:00

Yes, Michael and I have been married for TWO YEARS. It is so crazy how time just flies by. Five things I love about being married to Michael: 1.I know I am taken care of 2.He helps me to be a better person 3.I love hearing him try to say "Massages" 4.No matter what where or why, If I look at him, he smiles 5.He goes the shows with me even if he doesn't like the band, he goes to dance recitals with me even though he's a guy, and he watches SYTYCD with me EVERY WEEK! 6. He puts up with me when I am a brat and knows how to cheer me up when I in a funk 7. he is a spaz 8.He always makes the bed because I hate doing it! I just realized I passes 5 a while ago!! I could go on, but i wont. I am so happy to be married to such a great person! It's been two years... We are pretty much veterans!! Love you 4ever!
Now it's my turn!
There are many reasons why I love Calli. She is the most beautiful girl in the world. I have thought so ever since I first met her many years ago, I am so lucky to be married to the most beautiful girl in the world. She is my best friend and I love to be with her all the time. So I dont like talking about this stuff for other people to see or I don't like blogging either, so I will just say that I cant believe its been two years and I cant wait to be with her for many more to come and for eternity. I am so lucky to be her husband. I love her.

Finally updated the recipe blog...

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that's all...

Bye Bye Blonde

2008-05-15T18:56:00.000-07:00

So I have been blonde for pretty much my whole life. Except for that dreaded year when I was a junior in high school with braces and brown hair that faded into this ugly reddish weird shade. but REGROWTH is not my friend and I cant take it anymore. I have made the decision to nuke my head dark brown. I am nervous about it, but it's just hair right? I am a total geek about this so I am done now. Bye Bye Blonde.

this is Michael and I at Brock's wedding. You can see many BEAUTIFUL pictures of their wedding on their blog. Brock and Jes on my peeps list!

Spread the Word

2008-05-08T21:17:00.000-07:00

I am going to be teaching at Higher Ground Dance studio this coming year. I am excited about it, This is a small studio that will be ran by awesome teachers and there are no scandalous costumes or dances to worry about. I am going to be teaching most of the Jazz company classes and teaching intermediate and advanced Hip Hop. Please spread the word about Higher Ground. It is the cheapest tuition, friendliest atmosphere, and is offering really good teachers. Here is a flyer about auditions and scheduled classes for the fall and summer....

Happy Birthday to the ultimate childhood friend...

2008-05-06T17:40:00.000-07:00

"Don't play with your Sunday shoes"
"Let's go to the cafe and get some fresh fish"
"Hello!"
"4 square"
Lemon Poppy Seed muffin mix
Roller blading to Basha's to get the muffin mix
Princess Bride and chicken noodle soup when we are sick
Late nights because sleepovers not allowed
easy bake ovens in your backyard
Plastic tubs as swimming pools in the summer
Lets be honest I could go on forever, But happy Birthday Megan Love ya!!!

Can I get a SCHOOL SUCKS!?!??

2008-04-26T17:00:00.000-07:00

Really..... Can school be over yet? It is horrible because the closer I get to the end of the semester the less I care about grades. if I am not mistaken it should be the other way around! But I feel myself going from an "A only student" to a "Bs and Cs get degrees" kind of person. Is that bad? Well thats the way it is. All I can do is look to the summer for some care free relaxation time. Okay I take that back I will be working, teaching lots of dance and doing projects around the house because it is a train wreck! Well here's to school almost being over and summer almost coming to the rescue!!! Ahhhhhh.... To be in the Dominican Republic again!!!

HAPPY EASTER!!!!

2008-03-23T13:52:00.000-07:00

Michael and I had an Easter egg hunt today.... Yes thats right just us two! It was fun. We went out back while the other hid 5 eggs stuffed with candy. The first to find all 5 of their eggs and eat all of the candy in one egg was the winner. Pretty sure I won and michael cried cause he really wanted to win... he even tried to cheat! I love how easter egg hunts and candy mixed together can bring out the little kid in just about anyone! Anyone, Hope you enjoy the ridiculously cute pictures of my niece and nephews in Connecticut. Really? Do you get any cuter? Well happy Easter!

My new blog

2008-02-25T21:55:00.000-08:00

All of you Dance Adrenaline folks can view any updates, videos, and pictures on my new blog "Show time all the time" the link is under "my peeps" ( I promise no more blogs for me. Three is quite enough) Enjoy!

Just had to share...I mean Come on!

2008-02-23T12:16:00.000-08:00

Cooking with Calli

2008-02-13T22:28:00.002-08:00

Some of you know, Some of you dont... Come check it out and see what its about!
The Link is under "My Peeps"

Attention Dancers..

2008-01-20T12:00:00.000-08:00

The Mesa High Dance Showcase is coming up on Feb 23rd. Rosemary and I are choreographing some dances for it and we will be rehearsing on Monday nights 8:00 in the MHS dance room. We will be doing a character, Hip Hop and Jazz/Lyrical. If you want to come perform with us just show up this Monday the 28th and join!! It will be fun and all it takes is $5 from everyone to pay for the dance and any accessories/costumes we wanna get. Any questions give me a call, e-mail, or comment !!!

You should ALL come, you know it will be fun, don't deny it....!

So it is 2008

2008-01-13T21:42:00.000-08:00

So it is a new year. Tomorrow school starts and that is a tad depressing, but it gets us that much closer to the end. When I think of the day I wake up and realize I will never have to go to school again, it will be a great day. I am at ASU full time and Michael is puttin in his last semester at good old MCC. Im still workin at Countrywide/Bank of America now due to getting bought out and of course teaching dance. Michael is still doin insurance. We both hope to begin some new habits this year and keep them longer than 3 days.

1- Exercise more...
2-Michael get fatter, Calli get toned
3- Save lots of money
4-Study the scriptures more
5-Give more service

Watching American Gladiator and The Biggest Loser is a major motivator for me.
I will also use this blog to track my progress. I don't wanna be a weak little girl!!!

Ready... set... go!!!!

We are HOT

2007-12-30T11:35:00.000-08:00

We were invited to an ugly sweater holiday party. So we hit up the local GOOD WILL for all of the latest fashions, and i think we found some winners. It was pretty fun and a good idea for a party, I think I wanna throw one next christmas! Something about purposely being ugly is just real fun!

Drew and Tiffany joined us at last minute, they looked sweet :)

O Holiday Time!!!

2007-12-02T11:23:00.000-08:00

I can't express with words how much I love the holiday season. I may actually be a bit obsessed. I just love every part about it. The family traditions, the reason to decorate and have lights everywhere, and of course the baking that everyone does and shares and eating all of it might be even more important. I could go on forever but I wont.

Thanksgiving was good this year. Last year we went to Thatcher to spend it with Michael's family so this year we stayed here and had it with my family. I did like going there last year, but I missed my family's cookin! Shalene and I went on for about an hour describing to one of our friends how delicious my grandmas sweet potaoes are. I could probably eat them every day.

Well, we ran the turkey trot, then went to Thanksgiving dinner, threw around the football, watched football, went to the hot tub, and looked at the Black Friday Ad's.

We will never do the black friday shopping thing again. We were sleep drunk though and delerious!!! I do not suggest it....

And now it's time for CHRISTMAS!!!!!

I have been tagged, So my 7 random things....

2007-11-17T22:08:00.000-08:00

1- I have an obsession with pumpkin. I love to eat it, smell it, cook it. Everything...
2- I am OCD about locking my keys in my car. I check like 20 times that I have my keys before I shut my door.
3- When I drive in my car, I completely jam out like no other. It's the time I get to practice singing really loud.
4- Sometimes I secretly want to have a baby so I can quit school and not work. hehe, I wont give up Im goin strong.
5- I have a weird habit of imagining the worst possible situation while waiting to turn left at a green light (hhmmm wonder why?)
6- I get paid to dance at barmitzfas for rich Jewish people.
7- I love Michael and am so thankful that I don't have dramatic inlaws :)

Ok, I am tagging Ashlyn, Courtney, and Amelia

More Weddings....Good Times

2007-11-10T20:53:00.000-08:00

We had a grand Ol' time at Rosemary's wedding. Its so funny how any time there is an event like this it turns into a high school reunion. Wedding, Dinner, Dancing, we had good times as you can see. It is obviously wedding season!!! Oh and I really do think i could live off of the beans from Joe's BBQ. any takers? they are amazing....

Michael was a good sport. He always has to hang around while I dance all night, but he was bustin out the swing dancing skills that the good ol dance festival taght us back in the day. Now I can say there is a reason they have those dance festivals...

Me and the Bride....

Gettin down....

I think Michael was a bit tipsy...

When your parents own harleys...

2007-11-02T22:38:00.000-07:00

Disreguard my extremely massive hand...

On Halloween, I had school, then it was month end at Countrywide, then I had a HUGE exam for anatomy. I wanted to have some fun when it was over. Last minute we decide to be bikers and have a mini halloween shin dig. Why bikers? Well my parents own Harleys and have all the leather gear. Everything we had on was theirs. Too bad the leather chaps were really expensive, or they would have let us wear those too...!! Good times, we all had fun and took pictures like a school dance. thanks mom and dad....
Pretty sure Halloween is still cool if you are over 12!!!

WE KNOW, WE KNOW, THEY ARE RAD!!

2007-10-28T21:27:00.001-07:00

So these are this year's masterpieces that Michael and I did today at our pumpkin carving pot luck! I did not have as good of an attitude this year so I didnt try as hard, but I think they look pretty dang awesome!! Michael is a pro as usual, even though he was underestimated (jeff)....

We also took some pics at the temple today with the Overstreets for the folks....

little on the greaseball side....

Im sorry but..... so cute

I like these kind of pictures better...

aarrrrgggggg.....

hhhmmmm.....

"Im a Warewolf... Ahhhhh...."

2007-10-24T14:43:00.000-07:00

A few of us from Callico did a music video for a Halloween producing co. It was a little random, but it will be worth it when it is all done and I get to laugh my head off. Incase you didn't know, Rosemary and I are accomplished actresses, and you will see this when the video comes out. Haha. I used to be a anti-blogger, but I got sucked in and you know the video will be on here when it comes out!!

If you want an hour of creepy halloween sounds and noises to scare trick or treaters or to play in your haunted house, you can get it off iTunes. Search trickortreators-->Haunted Halloween Sounds. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

Our '06 Pumpkins

2007-10-12T10:35:00.000-07:00

October may be one of the best months! It's like the kick off of the the string of holidays!!! The weather starts to cool off and the pumpkin flavor at MFY comes back(love it!!) and the state fair comes back, plus you get to do things like decorate and CARVE PUMPKINS. I don't mind bragging about the rad pumpkins Michael an I carved last Halloween. I was never into it, but Michael(always having some little random thing he likes doing) got me to like it. it is so much fun and we will be putting up our new, and even cooler ones that we carve soon! Happy Halloween!

Dancers Come!!! To Callico

2007-09-26T20:32:00.001-07:00

YES FINALLY! Classes start October 9th. Every Tuesday from 7-9pm I teach Hip Hop then Jazz for anyone who wants to come. Just e-mail me and I will send you the flyer/form. P.S. you can have buy one of these rad jackets if you want also. Callicodance@gmail.com

Tid Bits... Dancing is one of the things that keeps me sane. It is the ONLY way that I like to get a work out. I wish I could do it more, but thats in dream land. Dance after MHS can be cool......it's Callico, so come....

These were the final results of the poll...

2007-09-20T22:24:00.000-07:00

6 votes
7 votes
had 2 votes

Chilhood Friends Getting Married

2007-09-20T08:37:00.001-07:00

Oh how sweet, they are such a cute couple. Kelsey and Beau got married on August 23rd. She looked beautiful and I am so proud of her and Beau for getting married in the temple! Its not always easy to make it there!

We've known eachother since birth and we're still friends after all this time!

At the reception that night.... Oh walargeens, tacobell, offended siblings, invitation labor, marrige lecture..... All that's for you Brit, if you see this... man good times!

Our Newest Nephew

2007-09-20T07:51:00.001-07:00

This is Jaxon Scott Overstreet. He is so cute. He was born when Michael and I were in the Dominican Republic. He was so tiny at first, but he is finally getting fat and he is so cute!! He looks just like Courtney (sorry Jason....) This is him on his blessing day! Freakin cutie!!

Family shot on the big day. Once again, he is way fatter now. And courtney looks bangin even though she just had a kid!! You get that Courtney!

If you wanna see A LOT more pics of Jaxon, visit overstreet family under my peeps!

Our New Place

2007-08-13T16:48:00.000-07:00

We have just recently hit a new stage in our life and purchased a home. We absolutely LOVE it!! We are back where we grew up in good 'ol Kimball Stake. We plan to be here for 4-5 years or until we have 2 little ones runnin around. Its so freakin cute. We love it. This picture has absolutley nothing to do with our new house, It's just Cowboy Michael makin his debut.... haha no really its just random, but I love it!!!

Our wedding June 8th 2006

2007-06-24T00:01:00.000-07:00

We know we are attractive...

We wub each udder...

Random picture of us ice skating. Good times

2007-06-23T23:56:00.000-07:00

2007-06-17T09:42:00.000-07:00

We went to the raddest place in the world, the Dominican Republic! We were there for almost a week livin it up at a huge resort and visiting some of Michael's families from his mission. Best time ever. Pictures are coming soon!