Surroundings

So I have been checking out my surrounding a bit more than usual lately.......

Plumbers-ummmm such a messy job, but someone has to do it!
Resource Teachers- I think they go unthanked alot. And by alot I mean ALOT!
Zumba Teachers- Could I ever look that hot while shaking it????
Tiny Belly Pregos- (If you can't say something nice.....) Why was I a Beluga Whale?
The word "Teachers Butt."-what teacher wants your to reference your butt to them? Yet, I am getting one now that I am working at home and sitting all day.
Sunshine-I have loved seeing it this week! Holy crap. It took long enough to get here.
Gardner's-Can I get one please?
24 Hours-Not enough time in the day my friends!
Homework- Why am I doing it? It's YOURS!!!:)
Traveling-It's all I ever want to do.....
Weight Loss- I am waiting for that magic pill to be invented!!!
Prayer- Lots of it going out, not sure if I ever get the right message. Just shout it to me. It works alot better:)
Projects- Never-ending
Friends- Can't live without them (sometimes I can't survive a day without texting them:)
Babies- Love them.
Hubby- Miss him like crazy
My kids- Couldn't live without them. You can feel it in the air that they are ready to be done with school for the year.
Softball- gonna coach it this year and couldn't be more excited!!!!
Blogging- Need to be better at it.

Amazing Grace

That song is running through my head right now. SO many things are running through my head. I have something that I would love to blog about, but I can't for fear of hurting feelings of family members. I want to post about it though so that I will have this memory with me always. I hate when people post things that are so vague that you wonder why did they post it. Yet, I am doing that today.

I will say that today more than ever I know that Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ are real. I know that they love us and are always there for us. I know without a doubt that they love me and want what's best for me. Today they gave me something very special and personal. Some people who I am really close to may be able to pick up on what I am talking about. Today I had questions finally answered that I have wondered my whole life. I didn't know if I wanted them answered for a long time, but I came to a point in my life where I felt it was time and that I could handle whatever I was given.

I met with a man today that showed me true compassion and and was an example of reverence, patience and love. I learned of all the wonderful resources we have in this world. How fortunate we are. How fortunate I am. I was reminded of how selfless people can be. How many people put others ahead of themselves. If only everyone chose to live their lives that way. I found a desire to give more, to volunteer my time.

We never know where our road of life will take us, but I am so grateful for the journey that I am on. I am so grateful for such a wonderful support system I have from family and friends.

God is good.

Carefree and Inspiring

I adore this lady and the music she makes......

Oh it is SO on!!!

It is on people. I am committing to lent this year. Don't laugh.... I can totally do this. Guess what I am giving up? Ummmmmm SWEETS!!! Ack! Scary right? Might I just warn my fellow peeps that I see often that I might be scary for a week or two. I might go into withdrawals. It will be worth it though. I need to cleanse myself of something and I think sweets/treats/goodies/sugary snacks will be the way to go. I am a day late on this little fun bandwagon, but it's all good. I did go out with a bang by having a chocolate doughnut, a cupcake, and a few girl scout cookies. Bad, right? Don't worry, I didn't eat it all in one sitting:)

Time for a change

You know when the leaves start to change color and you can feel a change in the air? I want that change, I am looking for that change. I know the Debbie Downer can come out in the Winter, but I feel it more this year than I ever have. I want to go back to the careless world I once lived in. Where people are not easily offended, where gossip isn't a priority, where drama is left behind. I did High School once, and that was enough for me. I feel like I have lost a little of me. The part that I really like. The part that lets things run off my shoulder, that life doesn't need to be taken to seriously, where I don't let people get to me. Where people think of what they are saying before they say it. Where we aren't selfish. I need to find that part of me again. I thought little trips would help, maybe girl lunch dates, but I need more. I think I need a retreat in a Tepee with a Indian:) I need to sweat this out and be done. I want the warm ocean breeze blowing through my hair. I want the sun shining on me while I lay out and bask in the sun like a sea lion in San Diego. I want back the Aloha Spirit I felt in Hawaii. But most importantly I see the change needs to come from me. So from this day forward I will speak more kindly. I will look for all the good in the day. I will count the many blessings that I know I have. I will attract the good to happen. I will cherish the people I have in my life. I will thank my friends for all the times they have listened to me. I will put the smile on my face because I really truly am happy. And gosh dangit, I will exercise more!!!!

9 Years

9 years ago yesterday, I gave birth to that hottie. Believe it or not, she came out very tan and with a ton of dark brown hair. Matt looked at her, then at me and said she wasn't his:) Poor girl had jaundice (hence the tan) and I had lots of dark hair as a baby. She was our little monkey and we were so glad to have her.

Here are 9 things I love about this girl:

1-She has the most beautiful smile that lights up her face.
2-She will play pretend with her sister for hours!
3-She is so compassionate. She never wants anyone to be sad. I have seen her comforting friends with her arm around them, trying to make them feel better.
4-She has a crazy sense of humor. She makes us laugh with the craziness that comes out of her mouth.
5-I never have to ask her to do her homework. It is always done right after school.
6-She loves to help cook.
7-She has an amazing voice.
8-She loves to shop just like her mom:)
9-She loves her family.

Tay- we are so glad to have you in our family. I couldn't imagine life without you!

2010

Biggest Purchase:
All the items to finish our downstairs including our carpet:) But it was SO worth it!

Favorite Movie: Alison in Wonderland, Eclipse,
Funniest Movie: Despicable Me
Worst Movie: Repo Men-HORRIBLE!!

Favorite Celebrity: Sandra Bullock


Least Favorite Celebrity: Lady Gaga-NASTY

Guilty Pleasure(s):
Hot Chocolate, reading, lunch with my girls, sleeping in

Sickest Moment:
All the squishy dog poop I cleaned up that was wet from the sprinklers.

Saddest Moment:
Loosing a couple of people that were too young to move on from this life.

Achievements: Learning to really love cooking, finishing the basement,moving everyone into new rooms a week before Christmas.

2010 "Firsts": Having all 3 kids in school all day, road trip without my hubby for over 10 hours of driving, surviving a year of having Matt gone more than he ever has and making our relationship stronger than it has ever been:)

Lessons Learned:
Using my time wisely, saying "no" instead of trying to be a people pleaser.

2010 in 1 word: Exciting

2011 will be:
AMAZING!

Hopes for next year:
Financial freedom, more family trips, great health for my family, a healthy new niece.