Happy 5th Birthday Kenzi!

Kenzi had her first birthday party at the Teddy Bear Factory in Layton.  She had so much fun, and although nothing could compare to being a flower girl on your birthday and having over 50 people sing Happy Birthday to you in a castle; this was a close 2nd!  She had a ton of fun with her friends playing games, stuffing their favorite animal, and picking out their clothes.  

Free Valentines!

Who doesn't love something for free, especially in this economy?  

Visit Stories by Everyone and you can order 6 free photo Valentine cards like these!  It even includes free shipping, and your kiddos will have fun making them with you!  To take advantage of this free offer simply use the code "valentine" when you check out, and then click re-calculate, and submit your order.  

The offer expires on February 1st, so start spreading the word.

One BIG Coincidence

I had the funniest text message today from "Jessica".  For any of you that don't know, I work with a lady whose name is Jessica, in the same office space.  We also work with a guy named Dan, ohhh this is a funny story!

The Text message conversation is as follows: 

Mysterious number (who later will be referred to as Jessica): Who is this

Me: Jodi, and who is this.

Mysterious number: Jessica silly i got a new phone lol

Me: oh silly me! (thinking she is going to think I am an idiot)

At this point I am thinking oh, Jessica that I work with.

Text from Jessica: LOL did u get a new number

Me: No, only this one

Text from Jessica: I put the wrong number in my phone lol what u up 2?

Me: ohh.  I am trying to decide what to make for dinner.  At this point I am thinking it is a pizza night.

Jessica: Haha we r going 2 roosters wanna go?

Me: I love Roosters.  What are you doing up here?

Jessica: Huh? I live in clearfield silly

Me: I thought you lived in American Fork

Jessica: umm no never have lol is this dans jodi?

Me: No. This is Jodi Stacey, is this not Jessica Kopp?

Jessica: haha nope

Me:Do I know you? This is funny.

Jessica: I don't know im 24 i went 2 good old clearfield high

Me: This is funny. I am 31 and went to weber high.  I don't think we do know each other, but it is a funny story.  How did you get my number

Jessica: U called my number earlier

Me: OHHH my little girl took my phone this afternoon, soooo sorry for all this confusion.

Jessica: LOL no worries

Me:

Moral of this expirence . . . Kenzi is never allowed to have my phone again to call grammy!!!

What a Difference a Year Can Make

If you had told me last year that I was going to be happier and that everything was going to be okay, I would have laughed in your face (well more like cried).  

It has been one year since I was laid off from my job that I had for 6 years!  At that time I thought for sure that my life was over as I knew it.  My priorities were so mixed up!!!  I remember walking to the parking lot on January 2nd thinking to myself what am I going to do?  I was depressed, and couldn't even talk about my old job without crying.  I look back now and just laugh at myself.  Getting laid off from that job was the best thing that could have ever happened to me!

I am a different person; my family means more to me now, and the "corporate ladder" isn't even in my vocabulary.   I don't remember what the Salt Lake airport looks like, but remember helping Korbin and Kenzi with their lemonade stand in July.  

I love my new job, I love that I get to work with old friends, and even meet some new friends.  It is the best job a girl like me could ever want!  So here is 2009, although being fired from my last job turned out for the best . . . I like this job; and I really don't want to lose it!  Keep your fingers crossed, and one eye open!