Tax Return = Re-Model

Our house was built in 2003, which means it is alomost 6 years old. But after 3 little boys have lived here, James & myself having no money to properly furnish it, and nothing but dirt being tracked in and out, due to no yard for the first two years it existed, you would guess it was more like 2o years old. It was in major need of a "facelift". So with this years tax return we decided to fix her up. (it was either that or another tropical vacation, and although I am very thrilled with my house and the amazing work me and James were able to do, I have to admit with it snowing today a week on a sunny island, sipping virgin Pina Colada's and working on my lack of a tan, sounds pretty lovely right about now

It started with replacing our carpet. I would have been greatful, just for that. But James (a.k.a. "Bob-the Builder") wanted to take it a step further by ripping out a wall, repainting, & new carpet. I was a bit hesitant because I knew that meant a ton of effort, and I wasn't sure if I was feeling it! So after a very brief discussion, nothing set in stone, mind you, I went to work in my salon and put the thought aside in my mind, for now!

When I came back up from work, a wall was missing! Yes, James doesn't take anything very lightly! And 1 month later, we were finished! Wow, he is fast, and I am Greatful! It was no fun having a house torn apart in the middle of winter with 3 little boys! But it looks great!

We chose darker carpet and furniture (we learned fast that light colors don't work well with boys) and did 3 tone paint, with "Mission Style" waynes coating on the wall. It looks awesome. I haven't decorated yet because I am not used to contemporary style. So if you have any ideas do share! Here are some pictures of the finished product.

Couch (don't mind the computer)

Dining Table & Chairs

Marble Table Top

Table Accents

Pillows & couch

This is the new area that used to be the "home-teacher" room

The "Mission Style" Waynes Coating on my walls

Earlier this summer we were also able to remodel our bedroom. It was way fun. We textured the upper half of the walls, painted, and then glazed them, I can't remeber the name of our paint. The bottomnm half of the walls have wall frames and is a very dark brown (Crosby, by Ralph Lauren). I love it! I refinished all of my furniture in a Ralph Lauren paint called, "Aged Mint", and then beat the crap out of it to distress it, sanded it down on the edges, and then glazed it too. It is bold and eclectic. I accented it with burnt orange. It turned out lovely, the pics don't do it justice.

Bedroom

Bed pillows

bath-tub accents

chest of drawers

a portion of my vanity

My favorite piece of furniture

So as you can guess, we have been very busy at our house. I say, "we", but I should really say, "my husband". James is the muscle behind the brain (which would be me) I will come up with the idea, which is pretty harmless and simple to do. He created it and makes it happen. So, Thank you James for being my "Bob the Builder", you have an amazing talent and I take you for granted! Bob Villa.........Eat your heart out! I love you babe!

Saved by Pink Lip-stick

MAC Lipstick in "On Hold" :MAC lipgloss in "Pink Lemonade".

Do you ever have those days where you just don't feel like getting ready or maybe you do want to get ready but for what?!?!?! Not to brag, but I have a pretty great closet full of, what I think to be, some stinkin' cute clothes (due to my shopping addiction) also included in there is shoes purses, accessories etc......... you name it, I probably got it! Thank you TJ MAXX!!!

I have nothing special to do today, so why spend all that time fluffing my hair and primping only so I can go to Wal-Mart to buy "Great Value" goceries, or fold laundry for 5 hours or wipe boogers off my cutie-pies? There is great joy in getting dressed and ready for the day, but today is not feeling like one o fthose days.


I am so worthless today! Don't want to do anything due to a weekend of staying up way too late and having sleep-overs with Keelee. I am sitting here in 2 day dirty hair a sweatshirt and sweat bottoms as my kids watch their 3 movie today while still in their Marvel Hero jammies. Wow.....I'm a loser! I know I should do something with myself but I am tired and don't have to work until 5.

Okay this is just gross.......hop in the shower, get dressed, and put on some make-up! Wait a second............MaKe-Up!!!!!!!! I bought me a new shade of lipstick and gloss this last weekend while hangin out with Keelee at the new Nordstrom's. It is the cutest shade of pink.
I LOVE my make-up and playing in it! I think I will get my butt up and go get ready, Can't wait! I'm so thankful for MAC! They keep me motivated on days like these. What would a girl do without a good shade of lip-stick!

You FrEaKiN' people!!!!

It's 3:04 a.m. and I can't seem to drag myself away from all of your blogs. Could you quit writing such funny/heartfelt/random blogs, your killing me,........geez!!!

Dear Winter,

We have had alot of good moments together this last year, but it is over between us. It is safe to say that i am over you,..........completely. You have been so great to let me enjoy your snow, by tubing, and snowboarding...........making snowmen & gracing me with your presence during Christmas. But, it is definately time you move on. The ralationship has gone stagnant and you just aren't doing it for me anymore. I get really tired of the games you play. You keep messing with my mind by keeping away for awhile and letting things warm up, just to have me wake up to you again in the morning with snow covering the ground. It's not fair. And it's really starting to get the best of me.

I have been seeing someone esle on the side here and there. His name is Spring and he is really great. He brings me flowers and makes me feel warm all over, nothing like your cold heart. I am really starting to like him, and am hoping he sticks around. Please don't take this personal. You know how bored I can get in these kind of relationships. And don't worry about me, if Spring doesn't do it for me either, and I get bored of him, there is always, Summer. He's a nother guy I met quite a long time ago. I liked him and I have a feeling he'll come around again.

So take your cold gray days, freezing winds, icy driveways and don't bother looking back. I'm done with you. (at least until next year)

Sincerely, Jami

Lap-top heaven and BACHELOR Hell!!!!!

Yay! We were finally able to buy a lap-top. So here I am, officially back in the blogging world. And what have I chosen to write about after my long time away from the blogging world ???????



None other than ...............................THE BACHELOR !!!!!!!

For those of you who are faithful watchers of , "The Bachelor" where I am sure you invite your closest "peeps" and your BFF's to coo and drool over the handsome single hottie while munching on chocolate covered cinnamon bears and other high-carb foods, hear me out.


Admittingly, last night's episode (which was the "final rose ceremony"....LAME!!!!) was my first and only look into this seasons edition. I am so grateful that in the end I only wasted 3 hours of my time last night instead of 1 hour each monday while the show ran.


Before I offend anyone too much by backing the show in a corner and ripping it a new one let me explain why I am so quick to batter it. I will admit that although it is extremely entertaining to watch with all of the caddiness girls can bring to reality T.V. when fighting over a man, it is also very fascinating. Who would actually put themselves in that position? Immediately, before the show starts I lose huge amount of respect for anyone so willing to line up like a peice of good steak in a butcher shop, just so some single guy can pick you, prod you, kiss you, as you willing give your heart to him on a silver platter along with 20 other women!!!!!!!! Then to act surprised when it is over and all you are left with is a pretty dress, a broken heart, and a new STD! DUUUHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! What the crap did you expect?!?!?!?!?!?


So I make my case with the following points:

• 
  If you stick any two people together on a tropical island, hand feed each-other papaya, and have dates every day like sailing off into the sunset and, oil rub down massages, I am pretty sure you are bound to have some feelings. Heck, you could stick me on on island with Richard Simmons for 6 weeks, feeding eachother chocolates, horseback riding in the surf of the ocean, while he shows me his latest moves to "dance your fat off" and I would probably fall head over heels.
• I'm sure 6 weeks later I would come to my senses, after I have been ripped form my tropical paradise, am eating McDonalds with my new found love, in sweat pants and a T- shirt, while fighting over who was supposed to take out the garbage, (not to mention the fact that Richard is gay and it would have never worked out, not so much because of the gay thing, but because I could never date a man whose shorts are shorter than mine!).
• Not so pretty or romantic now, are we???? Reality of life sets in, you find that your signicant other isn't so perfect, life isn't just rainbows and unicorns and in all actuality can be pretty boring and, well,...... normal. Which isn't a bad thing at all, I will get to that point later on.
• So after realizing life isn't always love on a tropical island, you start doubting your decision. Afterall the other girl you sent home broken hearted and crying, never farted in front of you or had morning breath, or admitted she loved popping her zits! She was fun on all those amazing dates, dressed top-notch every day, and cooked amazing meals and rubbed your feet while singing you her newly composed love song she wrote especially for you. Oh CRAP!!!!!!!! You chose the wrong one.
• 
  No you didn't, fool!!!! It's called reality, something ABC, NBC, CBS or any other television forgot to explain before you signed up for this, that although it may be called,"reality T.V." there isn't one ounce of reality about it!

I am here to defend marriage!!!! It is THE most important decision that will either bring you eternal joy with it's up's and downs included, or it will bring eternal suffering. Marriage isn't meant to be easy, otherwise God would never have commanded that a man and women join together in the bounds of the everlasting covenants. He knew it would help prepare us, teach us, humble us and refine us. That doesn't sound to romantic or exciting, does it????? Well, it is.


There is something great about normalcy and consistency. I will try my best to explain by using what I have learned from the boys I dated growing up. (don't worry, no names)


Boyfriend A, as I will refer to him was amazing! Not the cutest but by far the sweetest! ALWAYS spoiling me, taking me out on dates, buying me flowers, writing me poems, drawing pictures of me, It was wonderful for the first few months but then I got tired of it. It was too much of a good thing. There never was much of any crap or just normal watching a movie dating, or seeing eachother at are worst, always perfect, to the point that it made "perfect" seem so everday normal that it could never get any better. There was nothing to look forward to. Every flower had been bought, every dollar had been spent, every poem had been spouted out, every chocolate eaten. We got bored with eachother, and hence, we broke up.


It would be like the CEO of Hershey's coming over to your house and telling you that you will be eating nothing but chocolate every day for every meal for the rest of your life. It would be amazing for a while but then you would get tired of it and would crave for some yummy home cooked normal spaghetti dinner, or even Top Ramen. (although Keelee begs to differ and has openly admitted that she would love eating chocolate every day for the rest of her life)


After boyfriend A, we move to Boyfriend B. The complete opposite of boyfriend A. He was way good looking, but major lacking in the chivalary department. Never spouted out a poem, complimented me, took me on a "real" date, bought me presents, fed me chocolates, etc...... I think I stuck around with him because it at first was liberating to not feel so taken care of. So what that he didn't get my door, I am a strong independant girl, I can get my own door, and who cares that he never offered to pay for my meal, it is a new day and age, we shouldn't expect guys to fork over money for us. The lack of not enough charm wore on me and we broke up!

Next would be boyfriend C. A great combination of A & B with some added bonuses. Took me out on dates, but could still chill and hang out, complimented me enough, but didn't make me feel like i was being lied to by telling me I was drop-dead gorgeous when i was PMS-ing, bloated, broken out, crampy& onery . Brought me flowers on occasion, just enough to appreciate them, and wrote me notes with simple messages expalining his feelings. We enjoyed eachothers company, had the same goals in life and had amazing chemistry. Butterflies are a good thing to feel in your tummy when dating! Hence, Boyfriend C became my husband. Yes I am refering to my darling James.

I still get excited everday to know that he will come through the doors around 4:30 p.m. and give me a hug and a kiss. I love that since having kids most of our date nights have been reduced to a Blockbuster rental and popcorn, or a night of Skip-bo, and we still have a good time. It makes the amazing date nights even more amazing!!!! I love that he knows me so well he can finish my sentence, or that I can tell a joke he would say even if I don't think it is very funny. I love that we can disagree and get in a heated debate over stupid things but know that we will still love eachother in the end. I love that he thinks I look HOT in my old Taylorsville High Sweat shirt with my hair pulled back in a bun. Our relationship is enough of a good thing to make it perfect for us, yet has a bit of normalcy and conflict (for lack of a better word) to keep it interesting.

Elder Dean L. Larsen of the Presidency of the Seventy has said: “Marriage is not an easy venture. It is largely a one-time-through, do-it-yourself project for the husband and wife. I repeatedly encounter the illusion today, especially among younger people, that perfect marriages happen simply if the right two people come together. This is untrue. Marriages don’t succeed automatically. Those who build happy, secure, successful marriages pay the price to do so. They work at it constantly.” (Ensign, March 1985, p. 20.)

I love this quote and second it! Your marriage is what you and your spouse make of it. We work at it because we have an eternal perspective. "Where ther is no vision, the people perish." (Proverbs 29:18) Like wise, if there is no vision, a marriage will perish. Don't let yourself get caught up in the media, or the worlds interpretation of what your marriage should be. Make it what YOU & your hubby want it to be! And if you find yourself watching shows like the Bachelor, you too can grin and laugh in knowing that those poor people just don't get it, and you and I can be Grateful that we do!!!!!

I officially suck!

I suck at keeping up on my blog..................I kNow ! But in my own defense, my computer literally went up in flames about a month ago and haven't been able to keep in touch with the blogging world. In fact, I am at Keelee's house, borrowing her computer right now to let ya all know, That I am indeed alive! Be patient I will be back. Afew more haircuts and colors and I will buy me a new computer. Til then,.............Hasta Lasagna, don't get any on ya!

Apartment for Rent

Our basement is full fledged apartment. We have rented it out for 3 years to family and it will soon be available for rent again. So if you, or anyone you know is need of an apartment we would love to help you out, and rent you ours.

• Our apartment was built in 2003 and is located off of 9000th South and 5000 West, just
• south of Copperhills High School.
  
• Color scheme is done in neutral; tans, black, browns and creams
  
• It has a full kitchen. Dishwasher, refridgerator/freezer, microwave, range, oven, and tons of cupboard space.
  
• A full washroom, (washer and dryer not included)
  
• 2 bedrooms
  
• Master bedroom has a large walk in closet
  
• 1 bathroom with bath/shower combo
  
• living room wired for surround sound
  
• private enterance
  
• Full tile in kitchen, hallway, bathroom
  
• Carpet in bedrooms and living area
  
• High-speed internet
  
• Storage closet
  
• Rent is only $725.00 a month (includes all utilities & high speed internet)
  
• a 6 month contract is required.
  
• NO pets
  

If you or anyone you think would be interested in renting our apartment, please contact Jami Weight at : jamiblakeweight@hotmail.com or call #520-2747 ask for Jami.
Feel free to pass this information along.
Thanks!
Posted by The Weight Family at 8:19 AM

Our Year in Review for 2008

This year has been a good one. We have had some good times, small changes, and new experiences as we gladly trudge our way through the world of marriage, parenting, and just trying to survive and enjoy life. We are grateful to all of those who have been along for the ride. We love our family and friends who so graciously bless our lives, and look forward to many more great years spent together with our 3 sons and eachother.

January- The new year came, Jami hit her fattest point in her entire life (remember......the BIG 1-9-3 pounds !!!!!!! GrOsSSSSSS) Chase learns to snowboard with dad.....AwEsOmE!!!!!

my large self

February- James turns 30 years old on the 21st and sadly kisses his twenties bye-bye. (I still get to enjoy another 2 and a half years of mine, hahahaha.............sucka!!!) But my-oh-my, My husband is still just as handsome as the first day my eyes met his and I am sure will always keep his "youthful" personality.


Jami decides to get serious about losing weight and starts her journey to lose 45 pounds (with 25 more to go, more to come on that). She blogs about it, and introduces "Bob" to the world wide web of bloggers so that others are now fully aware of just how gross she really is yet also how dedicated!


ViVa Las Vegas with our good friends the Beveridges, We had a rockin good time with them and are counting down the days till we get to do it again.

Us with the Beveridges, rockin' it out in Vegas

March- Me and my boys learn that we did indeed inherit Grandpa Weight's "green thumb" and planted our very first garden which provided much needed food to the family food storage.


James starts a new job as a civil engineer with Parson's Transportation Firm.


April- Chase becomes an amazing soccer player and gives a try at his first team sport! He RoCkEd !!!! "David Beckham, eat your heart out."

Mason, Stockton & Chase, the 3 soccer studs

May- After many years of being a school widow, Jami finally gets her husband back after he completes his degree at the University of Utah, "Go Utes!!!!!" Way to go baby!!!!!!

James surprise party I threw for him.

Jami runs in her first 5K with a 10.038 minute mile and loves it. She also has the pleasure of attending Women's Conference with her darling sister in laws. The spirit was strong, the talks amazing and the company even better. Thanks girls, love ya all.

Me after my race with some of my sisters and brother in law who also joined in for the fun

Me and my darling sister-in-laws at BYU's Women Conference

June- Another blonde is added to the Weight Family. My cutie-pie nephew marries his high-school sweetheart. Welcome Carissa!!!! We are so glad to have you. That makes a whopping 4 blondes in an ocean of brunettes. Blondes do have more fun by the way!!!

Announcing Mr. & Mrs, Spencer & Carissa Brooks

Jami contemplates potty training the twins, but why rush, no hurry, although she is so excited and looking forward to the task, Yeah right,.............as exciting as sticking needles in my eyeballs.


Jami runs her 2nd 5k and knocks 2 minutes of her time. Yahoooooo!!



July- 2nd Chase turns 5, wow my baby boy is getting so big.

4th the annual Blake family 4th of July sleep over is always a major highlight of the year.

Daddy with his twins at Grandma & Grandpa Blakes 4th of July Bash

18th Jami & James celebrate an amazing 8 years of marriage.






6th Grandma & Grandpa return home from Finland after serving there 3rd mission there and then a few days later, celebrate there 50th wedding anniversary !!! Way to go Grandma & Grandpa.

Grandma & Grandpa Weight freshly home from the mission

August- We had a great time hangin' with the Weight's at Bear Lake. Uncle Greg taught my kids how to make a "big pile of sick", James rocked at sand volley ball, and picked up on a new sport, surfing behind a boat. The twins love for the water grew, and Chase ate his weight in smores.

Uncle Greg and my boys with their, "Big pile of sick"

Chase is officially thrown into the public school sytem as a kindergartener. Wow, when did that happen? he can't be old enough for school....................CrAZY!!!!!!! I'm getting so old.

Chase and Mrs. Reusch, his new teacher.

Jami attends her 5th Girls Camp as a camp leader and loves every minute of it!

Jami and Jordan at Girls Camp 2008

September- Jami is called to serve as the First Counselor in the Young Womens Program and is super excited to be serving along side her amazingly awesome friend Dana (The Pres.) and all of the other wonderful leaders and advisors.


James watches the boys so Jami can make her first attempt to attend infamous Swiss Days up in Midway, Utah with some girl friends. Not sure is she'll be venturing out again to do that or not. Loved the company though.

me, my sis & some family & friends at Swiss Days 2008

Yet again, another girls trip, this time to Vegas with Keelee and a bunch of awesome girls. Loved this trip. Discovered red lipstick, learned that my best friend has a serious gambling problem, and that I will never drive the 6 hours to Vegas again when you can fly there in an hour for under 100 dollars. Let's do it again, girls!!!!

Love that red lip stick; MAC Pro Store, Ceasar's Palace. Cat, Tiff, & me.

October 16th Jami turns 27 years old. Wow, am I really almost the big 3-0 ?????? It can't be. Only 3 more years of my precious twenties. Hangin on to them, oh yes I am.




November- The Holy War; Utah kicks BYU's trash, Oh Yeah Baby !!!!!!!

"that's the way, uh-huh, uh-huh, I like it, uh-huh uh-huh" Way to go Utes !!!!

Our country chooses socialism as its new form of government by electing Obama.



Thanksigiving comes and goes with much to be grateful for, including the fact that Jami finally gets the guts to potty train her two twins and suprisingly is successful after only 4 days!!! Way to go Jagger and Jett, my pee-pee- warriors!!!!



19th Jett & Jagger turn 3 years old. I can't even believe it!!!! My babies are big boys now!



And there you have it folks. So long 2008. Hello 2009. I hope it's a good one!!!!