I heart u!

Thank you mom for having valentines cookies and milk for me when I got home from kindergarten. I love you. Your the bestest.

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If you look closely to the top right picture......

it says

"I heart u!"

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Psssssst-----Valentines is coming soon!

yippy!

# 3

This is the 3RD time I have taught with marissa vargason!!

is the how to shoot in MANUAL and learning your camera class....

Im beginning to REALLY love this.

Marissa is such an AMAZING teacher........

i love her.

This class we decided to allow MORE in.....then the typical 12-15 we have done in the past.

Ummm.....we FILLED 31 seats!!

woooooooooohoooooooooooooooooo!!

WE HAD A BLAST!

and we got TWO men this time :)

Not quite sure about this picture...

what Am I doing??

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you like the drawings of stick figures of marissa and I? lol

im sad I don't have a picture of marissa.....

We have decided to do another CLASS the end of March......

and also a photoshop class.....

we don't have a date set yet...but if your interested---

give me a "WAAAAHOOOO IM FREAKIN INTERSETED" email....ok?

sweetyesterdays @ hotmail.com

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Confessional!

Here we are again.....

UG!

I Dunno if I can do this every friday.....you will know ALL MY dirty laundry ..lol

Its actually SATURDAY now....

oh well.

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OK..................

Uh hum!

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* I thought about killing someone yesterday.

* ok, actually two!

* but then I would have to do the whole "death sentence thing" and then I decided against it.

*I may or MAY not have peed my pants a FEW times.

*Im addicted to my phone and computer and blogging and PINK sweatsuits.

*i haven't cleaned the downstairs bathroom for 2 weeks.

*I give my 21 month old diet pepsi.{kim don't hurt me}

*My closet has MOUNDS of clothes waiting to be hung up!

* My pantry is OCD organized. It will last one day.

* Im a HOUSE hog.

{meaning....every extra SPACE we have....my stuff is in it!...poor hubby}

*I spell bad.

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don't judge..... :)

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cutest blog go here

hello gorgeous!

I got brand spankin new scriptures...ive wanted since forever...

Buh bye my most cherished 25 year old scriptures.

hello----gorgeous!

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For all you out there.

stand a little taller today!

:)

I found me.

I cannot discribe what is happening lately...

but........

I love the scriptures

I love prayer

I have alot of WORK to do to be where I want to be

but Life is turning out to be YUMMY.

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I have been searching for MANY answers lately....

about photography and myself and my family....

and I came across this picture this morning...

{while blog hopping to my favorite place}

and it HIT ME!!

BINGO!

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I have found me.

I have found beauty.

I have found peace.

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I had to LET MYSELF go....to find who I was.

does this make sence????

this is one of those "AH-HA" moments!!

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Today is an amazing day in itself.

Autumn is fasting today, as she is prepareing herself for her P. Blessing tonight.

this is an AMAZING story about how it came about...

but I will let Autumn keep this close to her heart and I will not share...

Im so proud of her.

I told her I will fast with her today as well......

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How is everyones BOM reading coming???

those who are reading it with me.

I wanna hear if any changes are happening in your home...and personal life..

ah! THIS IS SO FUN!

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OK-----

I will leave you with charlee's new pink POTTY!

and she says it so politely...potty.....exentuating alot on the 'T''s....

What a cutie!

Happy POOPING!!!! :)

What happends on the SKI lifts, stays on the SKI lifts!

I was SOOOO excited to so

Skiing with:

Mike

Abbie

and My darling nephew Landon!

Of course, Im not COOL enough....as I skiied as they Snowboarded...

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Show off's!

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I tried snowboarding few years back and i was on my behind the whole day.

didn't sound appealing to me this time around....so i STUCK with what i knew!

and I didn't really "know" IT that well.........lol

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Here are some pictures of our day!

that ended with hot coco and a hot bath! :)

And walking extra "STIFF"

in church the next day.....

Ski lift pictures!

abbie and landon thought we were gross for making out on the lift.

LOL!

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what happens on the ski lift.

stays on the ski lift.

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Bye, Slopes.........we will see you SOON!

Confess.....

Cutest idea!!!

I CONFESS------click on the button above to learn why :)

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* I never make mine or my kids beds

* I can really sing. But don't tell anyone cuz I get diarrhea thinking of singing in front of people.

*No American Idol for me. But I think i would be a great rockstar!

* I fart all the time. Even on my husband and kids.

*I have gone to walmart alot without a bra on.

* i just wear a heavy coat or a hoodie

* I sing in front of the mirrior and around the house like im madonna.

I sing in the car like im someone cool wearing sunglasses.

* I swear

* I sluff church sometimes.

*I got in alot of fights in high school...I have a scar on my knuckle from a girls teeth

* I can be really mean and kick some booty if I need to.

* Im not really feeling comfortable confessing right now

*but I know my friends will still love me.

* I was a naughty teenager

* I have apologized to my mother 90 times!

* I have sence developed an amazing relationship with HF.....im glad he has a sence of humor :)

the end.

Snow days........

Whats going on in the West World:

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Have a true Religion JEANS party tonight at my house @ 7:00, with food I made.....i know your proud! everyone COME!!

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Autumn made the school play "101 dalmations"

she is so HAPPY!

{im bothered tho that some have tried out for plays every year and never make it...makes me UPSET!!!!!}

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I have booked my very own FIRST WEDDING and engagments, I jumped on the bed screaming while My husband layed there watching me be dumb!

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Mike and I and Abbie and my nephew are going skiing/snowboarding tomorrow. First time in 4 years...

hummmm.....

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Charlee keeps showing signs of potty training...

see...I have proof!

{below}

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I know...gross!

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I took Charlee in a little snow session yesterday.

UG!

she is hard.

I Only got 6 pictures!

I told her to look at mommy!

Look at Mommies NOSE!

Where is Mommies EYES?

Where is my CRAZY HAIR???

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she just said "NO!"

and then "WHY?"

and then "NO!" again!

wow!

So, we packed up and came home.

frozen!

here is the ones I got...... :)

trying new things....

Below you will see a slideshow that it took me FOREVER to figure out!

phew....

and im still bothered being the pictures uploaded faded, and not crisp...grrrrr!

Oh well, I will keep trying :)

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Hope you enjoy our BUBBLE BATH SESSION!

{Turn up your volume}

{And click pause on my blog music, scroll all the way down}

Bubbles!

Bubbles from Annie West on Vimeo.

Starts with an A........

Alicia :)

wooohooo!

email me your address and I will mail it to you!

sixthwest@hotmail.com

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I wish I had 20 to mail out......

Im actually feeling sad. :(

goodbye.

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goodbye abbie.

goodbye aum.

goodbye jackie.

see you after school.

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i love how this picture tells a story:

baggie of food.

toys.

naked baby.

chubby legs.

early morning sunlight.

looking out the window

as the kids get into the carpool car, leaving her behind.

I...Am...On....Crack!

I feel Like I really am.....

MY MIND IS RACING......all the time.

I get up in the night to write down ideas...and thoughts.....{thanks mommy dearest}

and I CANNOT for the life of me SIT STILL!

{ask mike.....its hard to sit through a movie}

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OK........

So!

I am itching to re-create my new home to be MORE ME.

not the cookie cutter look of homes now a days.

So like I have posted before,

I wanted to :
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do my laundry room

my bedroom

organize

and I want to re-do my STUDIO to be more professional!

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{I haven't even finished the girls room....ha!, ...back to the crack issue}

soooo

In my searchings....

this is what I have come across.......

and You get the wonderful privledge to listen to me RAMBLE on about my ideas.....

your so lucky!

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I love this tree idea.....I was thinking this for my studio? as it would crawl UP above onto the ceiling......more WILD looking tho......... :)

I wanna just JUMP ON THIS BED!!!!!!!!!!!!

Charlee's room of course........I WANT TO marry those tissue flowers!

Ok----i need this.

maybe 9 of them!

What I adore about this work space.....

Is....

I can have 3 different spaces.

*Photography.

*Crafts.

*Office/bills/home stuff.

I think i need this.

:)

I love this little space....

BUT its not really practical for me......

but what I do love it this SAYING!

"KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON"

which is the story of my life.

but to be honest.....I think i have almost Conquer this in my life....

{my mom has this by her desk too}

YUM!

this room is so fun!

luv the rack for her little clothes.

WOULD NOT work for me.......hello? charlee?

but i do like the flag banner across the wall!

CANVAS to cover.......simple cheap ART!!!!!

{But, really....you should hire a photographer for art instead....wink wink}

Looook closely.....its a TREE

with pictures on it!

family TREE? ......kinda different....eh?

This room's walls remind me of my studio.

I LIKE THE simple-NESS of this room.....very clean.

the tree is so CUTE...love the leaves!

altho---hate the bird house......sorry!

I have a LOVE/HATE relationship with this room!

its so LOUD!!!!!!!!!!!

but i love it in a way.......im not sure why???

I love the IDEA of these OLD camera's as art.

BUT its kinda gay looking.....

but the idea is FANTASTIC!!!!

CUTE for studio???

If my bonus room wasn't the STUDIO!

it would be the most FUNNEST ROOM for my daughters.....

I have two little "COVES" with windows for two beds........oh the possiablities!

But, its not...... :)

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AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH is all i have to say about this IDEA!

Studio for sure!!

Charlee's room?

I need frames.......

Mike!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Ok......does your brain hurt?

are you overwhelmed?

WELL....listen up!

Comment on your FAVORITE picture

I will put them into a drawing....

whoever WINS...

I will let you know Wed morning!

I will make you a rosette headband :)

Im cool....I know.

GO!

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new things........

I love new things.......

I love them even more, when I make them!

Rosette necklace.

Perfect for sunday dress tomorrow!

So sad my scripture covers are not finished. :(

they will have to come with me NAKED!

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I have been inspired lately.

And im not talking about making this necklace.

I have a project I have been working on....

A photography project.

For its my children I treasure.

Im still trying to learn my camera's FULL potential

I hope I am finished soon so I can share.

who are we NOT to be fabulous?

I am beautiful.

So are my daughters.

My family.

My friends.

My husband.

My son.

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My daughter was hurt recently.

as a mother.

We are the ones to LIFT, to protect, to raise them up to see their beauty. To help them see the diamonds they are.

When their "Temple" is crushed {so to speak}

or belittled

by the ones who are suppost to love and respect them as a daughter of god.

This is where " us Mothers" step in.

I want to raise STRONG, confident, beautiful on the inside daughters.

Charlee is only 1 1/2 {but i can still start now}

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I have had a wakeing this past year.

and when we had Cuzins Kamp my parents gave each family this SAYING to put in our homes as a reminder that

WE ARE MORE POWERFUL THEN WE KNOW!

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I read this to myself and my family and daughters OFTEN.........

brings tears to my eyes....

thats why I put it in our entry way!

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We are powerful beyond measure.

and so are us MOTHERS!

{read it slow and think about each sentance.}

then----you quickly think......its time to GET TO WORK!

some people think you can't change.

but im a firm believer that you can be anything you want to be.

and its NEVER TO LATE!

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.

Our deepest fear in that we are powerful beyond measure.

It is our Light, not our Darkness,

that most frightens us.

We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?

Actually, who are you not to be?
You are a child of God.

Your playing small does not serve the World.There is nothing enlightening about shrinking so that other people won’t feel unsure around you.

We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us.

It is not just in some of us; it is in everyone.

As we let our own Light shine,we consciously give other people permission to do the same.

As we are liberated from our own fear,our presence automatically liberates others."

~ Marianne Williamson

Ten thousand and 5?

I just checked my "Visitors"

And I hit TEN THOUSAND..........

I was so excited I needed to BLOG about it..... :)

you love me.......you really LOVE me.....

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So----- here I am -------blogging!

Here is some silly pictures.......... of Our typical DAY!

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Autumn was looking online how to WRAP your head in a turnic?{whatever they are called........and why was she looking that up is my concern}

Of course Poor charlee is defenseless against Autumn!

Abbie......I CAUGHT YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Late night snack anyone?

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PROJECTS!

whoo-hoo!

My head is TURNIN.....

i have so many in mind....and not enough time...

I will cancel out SLEEP if I need to?

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Laundry room{eeee}

more professional Studio

The girls bathroom

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ok.....

Some recent DI finds :)

Hummm....what to do, what to do!!

can you vision it?

I found this MOST fantastic silver trey...its so HEAVY! I adore it!

and these green gobblet thingy's..

they both don't look like it in the picture.....but both these peices are LARGE!!!!!

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My sister was coming down to my house from logan....

and guess what she picked up fromt he SIDE OF THE ROAD? {well, it had a "FREE" sign on it}

shut up!

this most UGLY, FANTASTIC chair i ever ever seen!

its in great condition....and READY TO HELP rock my photography this year!!

woot!

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OK------im off!

with another famous JACKSON saying!

Just invision this:

in sacrament.

sacrament prayer starts.

jackson yells out..."MOM, HE SAID GOD"

me: shhhhhh...its ok jackson you can say god in prayers. {whisper}

ok mom {whispers back}

"MOM, THEY SAID GOD AGAIN"

"oh, oops, you just said they can say god in prayers, i forgot" {whispers back}

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Hows everyone doing on their BOM reading????

we are doing great! love it!