HMMMM can I use my new camera???

well the answer to that is YES, I can - but my video is too big... now what to do?


grrrr

I knew I needed to fix the blog! I need to abuse my friendships!!

I know I ask a lot of people... and generally those I don't ask, I just bully. Please don't make me bully you. There just isn't time! Here is an email from the Utah Autism Coalition requesting our help.

Urgent Action - please contact legislators below!


Several weeks ago the Health and Human Services interim committee reviewed the autism medicaid waiver report assembled by an appointed group, per H.B. 184, of which I'm a member. However, they delayed further discussion and recommendations until this Wednesday, Nov. 17th. We hope that the committee will make a decision at this time to either appropriate funds toward the application of the waiver, or suggest we pursue further legislation.

Please take a few minutes to contact some or all of the legislators listed below. Those who need to hear from you the most are bolded and listed first. Your email can be as simple as this:

Subject: H.B. 184 - please read before Wed. Nov. 17th

Dear __________,

As (a parent of a child with) autism, I urge you to appropriate funds toward an autism medicaid waiver in your upcoming meeting, Wednesday, November 17th to provide much needed relief to families affected by autism.

(Include BRIEF personal note here)

Sincerely,

____________

As always, please remember to be polite and courteous when corresponding with your legislators.

For additional details and information, please refer to the meeting agenda.

Thanks for your much needed support!

Best,

Leeann Whiffen
President & Co-Founder
Utah Autism Coalition

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Here is a list of the committee members:

Rep. Paul Ray, Chair
email
Phone: 801-538-1029

Sen. D. Chris Buttars, Co Chair
email
Phone: 801-538-1035

Sen. J. Stuart Adams
email
Phone: 801-538-1035

Sen. Allen M. Christensen
email
Phone: 801-538-1035

Rep. Bradley M. Daw
email
Phone: 801-538-1029

Rep. Stephen E. Sandstrom
email
Phone: 801-538-1029

Rep. Dean Sanpei
email
Phone: 801-374-8995

Rep. Evan J. Vickers
email
Phone: 801-538-1029

Sen. David P. Hinkins
email
Phone: 801-538-1035

Rep. Kay L. McIff
email
Phone: 801-538-1029

Rep. Eric K. Hutchings
Sen. Patricia W. Jones
Rep. Tim M. Cosgrove
Rep. Ronda Rudd Menlove
Rep. Phil Riesen
Sen. Luz Robles
Rep. Trisha S. Beck
Rep. Joel K. Briscoe

For those of you questioning this waiver, I unfortunately don't have many details right now. As it is in committee, they have yet to decide if it will be a total waiver where anyone with a diagnosis will be able to have Medicaid eligible services as prescribed by a doctor or if they will only allow certain needs based services - or if there will be copays and deductibles. As a parent to a fantabulous and amazing boy child, I can honestly say THEY NEED THIS!!! I would LOVE it if my insurance helped to cover the cost of speech and social therapy, but they do not. This is the closest we are going to get right now- and I would happily pay a premuim, copay and coinsurance at every visit - even with Medicaid. Please understand we are NOT asking for a handout with this waiver, we are simply asking for help where our insurance falls short. If you have any questions, Please email me!!!

2000 what?

Yes - so I clearly have not posted in.... hmm. And I have forgotten how to change the background business. poop. I will call Cassie, she was supposed to call me back and hasn't. So as punishment, she will have to fix the blog. Sad for her - Happy for me :)

My Scentsy Button

I have a new button for my Scentsy store (thanks to Leisha Kelsey) so that you can easily find me and purchase Scentsy products. Just copy and paste the code into your HTML/Java Script on your sidebar.

<a href="https://ashleynicole.scentsy.us/Home" target="_blank"><img src="http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm38/leishakelsey/Buttons/scentsy.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a>

End of September?

Really? Already? Yep must be. Which means I am WAY behind!!! So lets start at the beginning of the month. THE E BEAR STARTED SCHOOL. We all know what that means.... Momma Sized Tears. It was an interesting first week. There was a bit of a misunderstanding - which made me very upset. But we fixed it and Ev loves his 'Niss Nonnie'. When I picked him up from the first day, he went on and on about the slide and his green crayon and Niss Nonnie. Miss Bonnie said he raised his hand to talk and went potty by himself and played with the other kids. More Momma Sized Tears. It's week three of preschool and Ev still wants to go EVERY DAY. In fact when we drive to Tooele to go to the store (or for Cold Stone Ice Cream, my fave) he is sad when we don't turn towards the school, sometimes even forcing out a few tears. Now I would love love love love to put some fantastic pictures here like the sista did for her bebe, but the E Bear is not one for the taking of the pictures.... don't know where he gets that from - I love to have my pictures taken . He did get some school pics taken, so when I get those I will happily (and very proudly) post them.

The Ev is also going to speech in SL. The Speech therapist is Kevin - and Kevin is !!!SO SUPER fabulous!!! with Evan. Even when the bambino gets a bit silly, Kevin is always willing to play along. He is very happy with the bebe's progress, and we are looking forward to it continuing. This past week Ev has been really getting interested in the correct sounds of things. While completing homework, he would sound out the names of the objects on the pages. This was especially funny when we got to the "B" page. Directions: Color the objects that begin with the letter 'B'.
Conversation:
Momma: Evan, what is this?
Evan: B-B-B-Baby
Momma: Good Job! Color the baby
(Evan colors the baby green)
Momma: What is this one?
Evan: B-B-B-Ball
Momma: What color should the ball be?
Evan: Green! (colors the ball green)
Momma: Okay Ev, what is this?
Evan:B-B-B-Bear
Momma: Evan, please don't color the bear green. How about brown?
Evan: Nope, green. (colors the bear green)
Momma: What's this one?
Evan: B-B-B-Bfish
Momma: Not Bfish, just fish. F-F-F-Fish
Evan: (HUGE SMILE) Nope, Bfish. Color it green. Green Bfish.
Momma: Nice Ev. Miss Bonnie is going to wonder what's wrong with your momma...

Oh my baby... which reminds me - he didn't feed his bfish before school. Must go feed bfish.

NEW SCENTSY LINE UP

The PDF catalog is big enough that lots of workplace email filters are kicking it out, and Scentsy doesn't post the catalog until September 1st. Therefore here is a list of what will be the active fragrances for the Fall/Winter Catalog, complete with their (sometimes) helpful descriptions. Let me know if you have any questions!

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• Autumn Sunset
  Apples, pumpkins, fall leaves
  and spices – a top-10
  fragrance.
  
• Black Raspberry Vanilla
  Delicious, sun-sweetened dark
  berries warmed with vanilla.
  
• Bubblegum
  The true scent of baseball-card
  bubblegum – sugar and cotton
  candy with a hint of mint.
  
• Camu Camu
  Tropical oasis of lush
  mandarin, camu camu and
  passionfruit.
  
• Cinnamon Bear
  Crisp, spicy cinnamon, reminiscent
  of Red Hots candy with a
  touch of cloves.
  
• Cinnamon Cider
  Tart apples balanced with oak
  and spicy cinnamon.
  
• Cinnamon Vanilla
  Inviting blend of vanilla beans,
  cinnamon, coconut and cassia.
  
• Clean Breeze
  White florals with a touch
  of spring; this is the scent of
  fresh, clean laundry.
  
• Clove & Cinnamon
  Classic scent of cinnamon
  sticks fused with cloves.
  
• Cranberry Spice
  A generous blend of clove and
  ginger help define the sophistication
  of tart cranberry.
  
• Grape Granita
  Sun-warmed grape and
  pineapple with undertones of
  honeysuckle.
  
• Home Sweet Home
  Spicy cinnamon and floral
  scent – a must try!
  
• Lilacs & Violets
  Perfect combination of lilacs
  and violets – the smell of
  spring!
  
• Orange Dreamsicle
  A classic combination of fresh
  orange, swirled with vanilla
  cream.
  
• Perfectly Pomegranate
  Dark and juicy pomegranate
  with a sweet berry finish; this
  is a classic.
  
• Skinny Dippin’
  Fresh green apples perfectly
  harmonized with refreshing
  melons and juicy pears.
  
• Sunkissed Citrus
  Lively blend of oranges,
  lemons, limes and grapefruit.
  
• Sweet Pea & Vanilla
  Ambiance of raspberries and
  sweet pea petals with vanilla.
  
• Vanilla Cream
  French vanilla with a touch of
  coconut milk.
  
• Welcome Home
  Warm and welcoming with
  cinnamon and spices.
  
• !!NEW!! Poinsettia Pine
  Sparkling pomegranate and
  tangerine layered with evergreens,
  amber and spice.
  
• Christmas Tree
  Forest-fresh scent of majestic
  firs accented with aromatic
  cedar.
  
• Cozy Fireside
  Warm spice notes with zesty
  ginger and cinnamon.
  
• !!!NEW!!! Holiday Kiss
  Mysterious notes of warm amber
  and rare woods combined
  with exotic spices and lime.
  
• !!!NEW!!!Pomegranate Ice
  Juicy pomegranate and sweet
  berries with cool, bracing
  peppermint.
  
• !!!NEW!!! Red Chili Masala
  Spicy blend of red chilies,
  cloves and spices with rich,
  warm amber.
  
• Snowberry
  Luscious blend of loganberry,
  strawberry, peppermint and
  zesty cinnamon.
  
• !!!NEW!!!Spiced Grapefruit
  Mandarin and bergamot citrus
  perfectly balanced with spicy
  coriander, nutmeg and allspice.
  
• Spruce & Citrus
  Crisp oranges with soft undertones
  of freshly cut evergreens.
  
• Winter Wonderland
  Exhilarating blast of a frosty
  mint breeze.
  
• Baked Apple Pie
  Flaky crust, apples and spices
  combined in a strong scent.
  
• !!!NEW!!! Caramel Spice
  Toasty caramel, buttery toffee,
  and butterscotch with cinnamon
  sugar and cream.
  
• !!!NEW!!! Coconut Macaroon
  A delicious macaroon made
  with almonds and coconut with
  sugar and a dash of citrus.
  
• !!!NEW!!! Cutiepie Cupcake
  Sweet clementines and yellow
  cake batter with vanilla and
  sugary icing.
  
• !!!NEW!!! Key Lime Cookie
  Zesty lemon and lime enveloped
  in a cloud of vanilla cream.
  
• Pumpkin Roll
  Creamy pumpkin pie filling,
  surrounded with yellow cake,
  pecans, butter and spice.
  
• !!!NEW!!! Raspberry Danish
  Loganberries and sweet raspberry
  jam wrapped in brown
  sugar and flaky pastry.
  
• Sticky Cinnamon Bun
  Cinnamon and sweet icing with
  warm, nutty nuances.
  
• Sugar Cookie
  Warm, sweet blend of butter,
  sugar and creamy vanilla.
  
• Vanilla Walnut
  A warm fragrance with roasted
  walnut and sweet vanilla bean.
  
• !!!NEW!!! African Mahogany
  A crisp, outdoorsy fragrance
  combining precious woods with
  a hint of musk and amber.
  
• !!!NEW!!! Bourbon
  Top notes of whiskey rounded
  by full-bodied maple sugar and
  honey and charred white oak.
  
• !!!NEW!!! Hemingway
  Rich, ripe apples and warm,
  woody accents of sandalwood
  and cedar with hints of spice.
  
• !!!NEW!!! Casablanca
  An exotic blend of aromatic fir
  and cypress with hints of water
  over sheer white musk.
  
• Enchanted Mist
  Romantic blend of juicy apples,
  enhanced and sweetened by
  rose petals and rich jasmine.
  
• Flirtatious
  Fruity and vibrant, a combination
  of green apple, grapefruit
  and white amber.
  
• French Kiss
  Sweet fig tenderly caressed by
  coconut pulp, exotic cedar and
  caramel.
  
• Lucky in Love
  Sweet bouquet of mandarin,
  bergamot and orange with hints
  of peaches and berries.
  
• !!!NEW!!! Pretty in Pink
  Feminine white florals with a
  touch of grapefruit over a rich
  amber and wood foundation.
  
• !!!NEW!!! Satin Sheets
  Sensual and earthy sandalwood
  perfectly paired with rich,
  warm vanilla.
  
• Simply Irresistible
  Lavender with a strong, woody
  background of amber, moss
  and musk.
  
• !!!NEW!!! Taj Mahal
  A soft oriental fragrance built
  on a base of musk and amber
  with subtle florals.
  
• Twilight
  A lovely, sophisticated scent,
  infused with soft romantic
  florals and ocean air.
  
• Oxford
  A masculine blend of ginger
  and frankincense with woody
  cedar and amber undertones.
  
• !!!NEW!!! Rustic Lodge
  Warm fragrance of cedar, oak
  and musk with traces of wood
  smoke and fallen leaves.

• Leather
  Rich leather scent reminiscent
  of an old-fashioned leather
  shop. - CAN ONLY BE ORDERED IN CAR CANDLE OR TRAVEL TIN

• Beach
  Papaya and honeydew, sweetened
  with a hint of coconut.
  
• !!!NEW!!! Boysenberry Moss
  Tart berries and sparkling
  bergamot float over a base of
  deep moss and vanilla musk.
  
• French Lavender
  Pure, herbal fragrance of
  wild lavender from the hills of
  France.
  
• !!!NEW!!! Mineral Springs
  Energizing grapefruit and bergamot
  with a mélange of herbs
  and notes of fresh spring water.
  
• !!!NEW!!! Mountain Retreat
  Gentle florals and juniper
  berries with calming herbs and
  ocean air.
  
• Ocean
  Cool and refreshing aquatic
  notes deepened with water lilies
  and ocean breezes.
  
• !!!NEW!!! Olive Wood & Cypress
  French olive wood, bracing
  cypress and crisp citrus with
  woody and musky undertones.
  
• Pima Cotton
  A light, clean blend of lilies,
  freesia and jasmine.
  
• Thunderstorm
  Very refreshing, sharp, spicy,
  outdoor fragrance; like the
  breeze in a storm.
  
• White Tea & Cactus
  A clean, crisp and refreshing
  floral mix with green notes.
  
• !!!NEW!!! Green Tea Smoothie
  Energizing green tea and fresh
  ginger with fruity peach,
  nectarine and cranberry.
  
• !!!NEW!!! Holiday Chai
  Black tea and orange zest;
  spicy pepper and cinnamon
  with a splash of cream.
  
• Coconut Citrus Parfait
  Creamy coconut milk and
  vanilla bean with a hint of
  citrus.
  
• Coconut Lemongrass
  Creamy, tropical coconut and
  sunny, bright lemongrass.
  
• Coconut Palm
  A unique blend of tropical
  coconut and musky patchouli
  with subtle green bottom notes.
  
• Cranberry Mango
  A mélange of tropical mango,
  cozy cranberry and spicy
  pineapple.
  
• Cucumber Lime
  Cool, refreshing blend of
  mellow cucumber and tangy
  lime.
  
• !!!NEW!!! Grapefruit Berry
  Tart grapefruit and lemon rind
  paired with ripe berries and
  sweet blackberry preserves.
  
• Lush Gardenia
  The creamy, full scent of classic
  gardenia, with a whisper of
  tuberose.
  
• Pineapple Paradise
  Rich, juicy perfume of fresh
  pineapple with a spicy finish.
  
• Plumeria
  Hawaiian plumeria and nightscented
  jasmine mingled with
  succulent pear.
  
• Tangerine Tango
  Refreshing, sparkling tangerine
  and green, fresh lemongrass.
  
• !!!NEW!!! Mochadoodle
  Delicious roasted coffee beans
  and cocoa balanced with sugar,
  caramel and heavy cream.
  
• !!!NEW!!! Red Berry Tea
  Raspberries, pomegranate and
  rosehips with sharp, aromatic
  red tea leaves.

Evan's 4th Birthday.... yep he is getting big

Cousin Wes parted with his dear Star Wars Episode 1 toys... Evan loves them! Thanks Wes!