More Before and After

The first one is After and the second one is before...EEEEEWWWW! I looked and felt so bad! I never wore jewelry and when I did I felt ugly in it. I never felt worthy to be around my beautiful friends. I often wondered why they even liked me! Well, now I know that Its not my looks that they were after! They like for my soft loving nature, and I think I can be a real HOOT sometimes!

I love being a Type 2!!

I couldn't post pictures on here with out squeezing in some of the girls! I carved the pumpkin..cant you tell:) the girls would have nothing to do with his "guts" Kambree started to gag!

This is me "Dressing my Truth" I love the confidence I have now..and I actually LOVE to shop for myself!

I have started doing Intro Parties with a friend and some other women who have started this program. This has been a life changing experience for me. I am so grateful to have had this experience. During our parties we show a DVD that explains the Four Types of Energy and after that a few of us show our before pictures...including me..yeah EEEEWWW! While our pictures are up we each go up and stand next to it...we explain our experiences with life before and after Dressing Your Truth..this last week I went up and stood up next to my before picture and heard gasps! I thought I would be scared to speak in front of so many women, but it was awesome, and so liberating to tell my story! Every woman should Dress her Truth!!

I hate scarves, but this one looks good! I never thought of myself as being "pretty" or "beautiful" or even wearing pink or soft muted colors...I LOVE IT!! I have realised that I am a beautiful woman inside and out!

New Mexico Trip Pt 2

So here is part 2 of our New Mexico trip..FINALLY:) The picture above is Kathryn with her Papa...this was the last night with them, we cooked hot dogs and roasted marsh mellows..the girls had a blast!

Some of the pictures are fuzzy, the girls really enjoyed my mom...this was the first time Kathryn and her Nanna have met and it was a very special experience for both...the bond the two of them formed was amazing..

This on of my moms many dogs...her name is Alley, She LOVES kids! as you can tell, Kathryn has her wrapped up in a blanket and is pretending she is a baby:)

Kambree and Kathryn both got to ride the tractor with Nanna and Papa...I hope they never forget that experience...

Papa taught Kambree how to rope...I love her in this picture, she looks like a pro already!

The girls got to ride Dock, this is my moms new love...and I must say that Im pretty much in love with him too...he seriously is the most gentle, soft hearted man I have ever met:)

I love his color and the way he stands...LOOK at his muscles!! YUMNESS!!

This is one of my favorite pictures ever!! Thomas loves his sisters and this really shows their love for each other...Im so lucky to have such loving children:)

The girls are surrounded by dogs:) they love it!

Kathryn is a hard child to get to know...she doesnt usually let people in, but Nanna stole her heart:)

This is Bella, my brothers woman...all I can say is I WANT HER!! I love this dog! Every morning she would

Thomas used to take baths in this HUGE tub, he talks about it all the time and now the girls are making memories in it!

And one more:) This trip was the best trip. I loved spending time with my mom. It was a much needed vacation. We got to see Thomas for a few days, and I got to see my cousin Alicia and her new baby girl! It was also nice to see my brother Justin. Its been so long...One thing I learned from this experience, is that three years is WAY to long to go with out seeing my family..I wont make that mistake again...

Halloween!

Here are some pictures of Halloween..oh and a before and after picture of Dressing Your Truth...

Ok the one on the left is the after picture...the nasty one on the right is the before one...It makes me sick...just sayin:) I will get a better after picture soon!

Kambree and Kathryn were butterfly faeries...we had so so so much fun with the makeup and hair spray! I wish my Thomas was here to enjoy this with us...we think about him all of the time...Im crossing my fingers that he will be here for Christmas!!

New Mexico part 1

The girls and I went to go see my mom in Blanco New Mexico...It was seriously the best visit ever! The girls played with the dogs, rode horses, and even got to drive the tractor!! We stayed for a week and LOVED IT! Mom picked up Thomas from Cortez Co, which is not that far from where she lives. He spent the weekend with us and I was sad to see him go home:( Mom had fun spoiling all three of my kids and even me! I cant wait to go back! More to come soon!!!

Kathryn is THREE!

My little baby girl is finally THREE! Wow, I cant believe that my youngest child is no longer a baby...what to do, what to do!??

We had a little family celebration on Saturday. Kambree helped me wrap a few presents for Kathryn the night before. First thing Saturday morning Kathryn opened her presents. She was so excited about them. I think this is the first year she has really shown excitement on her birthday. We also decided to eat cake and ice cream for BREAKFAST! Yes, I am one of those mothers. We all had a blast playing with her and her new toys and singing HAPPY BIRTHDAY to her about a million times...I love my little monkey and cant wait to watch her grow and learn over the next year..I am so lucky to have my little Kackey in my life!

Who am I??

I'm a Type 2. I am a Subtle, Soft Woman. Your probably wondering what in the world I am talking about. Well, I have a friend here in good ole Cedar City who belongs to the most amazing dressing program. When she first explained it to me I thought " I don't think I need help dressing myself". Then I noticed how awesome she looked EVERYDAY! She felt good about herself, not just her appearance. I got curious, and she explained the program to me more in depth. The program is called Dressing Your Truth by Carol Tuttle. I decided to purchase the program, (its a three hour online course) and after taking the course I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off me. I learned about how wrong the fashion industry is and how it has made me feel about myself. I used to think that I needed to be a size 6 or smaller to look good, that I needed to have higher cheek bones, bigger lips and bigger boobs. I have changed my way of thinking for the first time in 30 years! I feel GREAT! I no longer talk or think bad thoughts about myself. I have learned to embrace my "faults" and have learned that my "faults" are actually gifts! I like to worry, put others needs before my own, and I want to be heard. I always thought that being shy was a bad thing and so I went out of my comfort zone and made myself LOUD, BRIGHT, sometimes inappropriate around others and I would even embarrass myself! I just wanted to be heard!

This program focuses on your natural movement, who you are inside, your personality and not your body shape or even skin tone. I has to do with your Energy. You probably think I'm crazy right about now right?! Ill explain what Energy Profiling is. This definition comes from Carol Tuttles Dressing your truth website: Energy Profiling extends far beyond personality profiling. Bringing a new level of accuracy, by analyzing body language, physical features, thought and feeling process, gifts and talents, in addition to personality behaviors. WHEW! There are 4 types of women, men, and children. This program focuses on women.

1. The type 1 woman: this woman is Bright , Animated and LOUD! She has lots of energy and likes to be the center of attention.

2. The type 2 woman: This woman is Soft, Subtle, and quiet. She is comforting and calming. She gets along with others and creates balance in crazy situations.

3. The type 3 woman: This woman is Rich, Dynamic and Hott! She is high in energy and gets things done. She can multi task like no other and very strong.

4. The type 4 woman: This woman is Bold, Striking, and Still. She has the lowest movement out of the 4 types, and likes to perfect things. This woman has her head on straight and her ducks all in a row.

By taking Carol Tuttles course online, I have learned about what kind of woman I really am. I feel like this has helped me not only dress how I feel, but it has answered so many questions I have had about myself, like why am I so crazy, ugly, fat, depressed. Why don't I fit in with my friends and why do they like me? I'm not crazy! My depression stems from trying to be someone I'm not, and moving against my natural movement. I am not ugly, in fact EVERY WOMAN is BEAUTIFUL! Finally, so what If I'm a little over weight, I look great in what I am wearing now. The attention of others no longer goes straight to what I have on, it goes right up to my face. People see me for who I am and more important, I see me for who I really am. I have always thought that its important for every woman to know who she is. Because of this program I don't focus on losing weight every day. THIS IS A BIG THING FOR ME!

I am a Type 2 woman, my secondary is a Type 1. I finally connect with myself in so many ways. I'm going to be OK. I know now that worrying about things and feeling left out is natural for me. I no longer think that so and so doesn't like me because I'm not loud or beautiful enough.

This program has changed my life. I now understand my husband more and like him more than I did before. I know the movement and personality traits of my kids. I understand Kathryn more than I ever thought possible. Life is awesome! My friend Kristen introduced me to this and it has been a blessing to me and my family.

Kristen and I will be hosting Dressing Your Truth party's every other month along with a few other women who's life this has changed. I want to introduce this program to EVERY woman I know. Before and After pictures to come within the next month or so! In the mean time If your interested in reading any of Carol Tuttle's books go to raydeanwhipple.dressingyourtruth.com You can also go to the Dressing Your Truth website and check out other women's before and afters! They are stunning!

Whipple Family

some summer pictures

My nieces and my kids of course...Chloe is in the chair and Gabby is standing...I heart them!


My monkey Thomas at the cabin in Cedar Mountain..
Kathryn picking her nose!
Gabby picking her nose!

AND CORBIN!!! my brother:)

Horse disaster

It has been a REALLY long time since I have posted last..so so so sorry...This one's going to be a short one. Kids are great. Kevin's liking school and doing great. I'm doing ok...and a horse bit off Kathryn's fingernail...to make a long story short, Yvonne (grandma whipple) took all four little girls (Kambree, Kathryn, Gabby, and Chloe) to feed the neighbors horses some grass...well its hard to keep track of four little girls under the age of five and one of them was going to get hurt..well it was Kathryn, the darn horse took off her middle fingernail! She is lucky it didn't take off her whole hand!

Rants and Raves

I just wanted to rant and rave about the economy. I never thought our family would be effected by it until now. Kevin has been graduated from Wyotec since December and also has his associates with Dixie State. Kevin has been actively looking and applying for jobs since before he graduated from Wyotech and five months later he is still jobless. We honestly didn't think finding a job would be this hard. Ill admit he is no Doctor or Lawyer, but he is very smart and good at what he does. Not to mention graduating with a 4.0 average. I just don't get it, how can we be jobless...STILL!! He has even applied at Wal-Mart! WTH! Not even a call from the lowest paid employers...I have decided its not him...its the economy. After much thinking and research, I have come to the realization that it is his inexperience combined with lack of jobs. Employers out there are taking the EXPERIENCED mechanics and paying them what they would pay an En experienced mechanic, and with the job market so crappy these EXPERIENCED mechanics are taking the jobs. I don't blame them...a jobs a job.
Sometimes I wonder if we made a mistake by coming back to Logandale, or would things suck this much elsewhere?? Kevin has recently expanded his job search to other states and we are willing to go anywhere as long as we can take care of our family.
I feel like such a loser. We depend on his mom for help, and I feel like a little child. I am grateful for her help and understanding our situation. I really don't know where we would be if it were not for Yvonne and all of the moral support from the rest of our extended family. I really don't know what else to do except keep praying, applying and encouraging Kevin. I know he feels like a failure because he cant support his family right now, but he's not. I see him trying everyday. Some how he manages to keep himself together. No meltdowns, or giving up. My husband is a strong man and I feel so blessed to have him. I really could not have asked for a better father to my children. I love watching him play with the girls and read books to them. I tell him over and over that its not how much money you make that makes you a great father, its the time you spend with your children and the love you give them that makes you such an awesome father.
For now the job search continues and we will keep praying and hoping something comes up. For me, I will keep trying to have faith and to support Kevin. Fingers crossed..xxxxx

pictures

SO yeah I think we are nuts...this is Angela, Me, and My friend Kirsten we dressed up in Kambree's princess clothes and went to rent a movie sometimes I think I need supervision:) Kathryn Loves to ride the ponies at the fair:)

Kambree loves to pose..she is a Diva thats for sure.

Kirsten and I at the fair:) She is so Beautiful!

This is Amanda...we worked together at the fair

and I had a BLAST with her...I seriously could

hang out with this woman ALL day! She is so

BEAUTIFUL!

So behind

Above is Kevin playing with the girls....they LOVE to rough house on the bed...thats how Kathryn broke her elbow... The girls with their puppies that Nanna made..They still LOVE them to this day....

My monkey Thomas...He just turned 11! Man he's

getting so OLD!

This is Eddie...we met him through Kevins friend Adam

Eddie is from St George and Attends Wyotech along

with Adam..

Kambree's makeup face! She likes it more than me!

My little Tom Tom...I miss him...

So one day we went off roading in the snow...Adam just

could not pass up a chance to drive out on the ICE!

He is NUTS!!!

............And he got stuck about six times that day...

Kevin and Kackey...picture's fuzzy but i still like it..

This was before I shaved her hair off...oh and notice the

runny buggars all over her face..

This is Kathryn BEFORE the hair dye accident...and after

she fell off the bed and broke her elbow...she's one tough cookie!

I am soooooooo behind on posting pictures of my kids!