Friday, October 31, 2008
Have a Crappy Halloween!
wow today was crap. The scariest part of this Halloween is that five people I know lost their jobs, all from different places. Instead of taking the kids trick or treating I had to run to the dr before it closed to take Hannah in. She was complaining and crying about her ear. She has a very high pain tolerance so when she is sick, she is sick! However they found that her ear was just fine. So I have no idea what was going on. On the way home I found a trunk or treating and took her there because she was sad she wasn't able to go trick or treating. She wasn't dressed up and she used my purse as her candy bag! People would ask what she was, I told them a "mom" funny thing is they loved it, but Hannah was getting mad becasue she was CINDERELLA!! We saw a guy riding his horse and he was the headless horseman with a pumpkin full of candy.
Halloween is my favorite holiday. Today the kids and I made Jack o lantern orange pancakes, and with our magic potion we turned the milk orange. For lunch Hannah wants to cut out "ghost" peanut butter sandwiches with our cookie cutters. Tonight we will make a pumpkin pizza. Right now the kids are occupied and I am sitting here listening to the "Doug Wright" show. I only listen once a year and that is on Halloween because people call in with their ghost stories. Hope you all have a Happy Halloween~!
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Some of the things going on this week, is I am making my blog into a journal to be printed out, and organizing all my pictures I have had from forever ago! Last night I watched "Pet Sematary" I remember Becky telling me she liked that show or something. I couldn't stop laughing at the crazy sister in the movie because to me it looked like Ted Danson with lots of makeup and a wig! I also wonder how or why they would get a little baby boy to act that way even for a movie!
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Trent was tagged by Cameron, and the only way for him to do it was for me to ask him the questions.
Where did you meet? Dixie State College
How long did you date before you were married? 7 months *I am asking him these questions and he is counting on his fingers.. nice*
How long have you been married? *this question has taken him five minutes to think of.. he thought we were married in 2003. try 2002.* 6 years close to 7
What is your favorite feature of hers? face
What is your favorite quality of hers? That she inspires me to be a better person
Does she have a nick name for you? Babe, honey
What is her favorite color? I plead the fifth since I am color blind
What is her favorite food? pizza
What is her favorite sport? *I won’t even write what he said*
She used to like softball, but we are not sporty people.
When and where was your first kiss? On her couch at Dixie, she kissed me.
What is your favorite thing to do as a couple? Make children. Watch movies together. Basically anything without the kids, alone time.
Do you have any children? yep
Does she have a hidden talent? Pole dancing *not what you think*
How old is she? *He has to use his fingers again. * Around 25ish.
Who said I love you first? I did, but she made me.
What is her favorite type of music.?alternative , depends on her mood.
What do you admire most about her? I just like to sit back and admire in general, and when she looks like that who wouldn’t want to? *oh please...*
Tag Trent Packer, Darren, steph
Where did you meet? Dixie State College
How long did you date before you were married? 7 months *I am asking him these questions and he is counting on his fingers.. nice*
How long have you been married? *this question has taken him five minutes to think of.. he thought we were married in 2003. try 2002.* 6 years close to 7
What is your favorite feature of hers? face
What is your favorite quality of hers? That she inspires me to be a better person
Does she have a nick name for you? Babe, honey
What is her favorite color? I plead the fifth since I am color blind
What is her favorite food? pizza
What is her favorite sport? *I won’t even write what he said*
She used to like softball, but we are not sporty people.
When and where was your first kiss? On her couch at Dixie, she kissed me.
What is your favorite thing to do as a couple? Make children. Watch movies together. Basically anything without the kids, alone time.
Do you have any children? yep
Does she have a hidden talent? Pole dancing *not what you think*
How old is she? *He has to use his fingers again. * Around 25ish.
Who said I love you first? I did, but she made me.
What is her favorite type of music.?alternative , depends on her mood.
What do you admire most about her? I just like to sit back and admire in general, and when she looks like that who wouldn’t want to? *oh please...*
Tag Trent Packer, Darren, steph
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Can I just vent a little bit about how much I love where I live? It may be clear out in the boonies, but because of it everyone is so friendly. I love my neighbor's and ward and the only thing I regret is not getting to know them sooner. I know I can say I was pretty sick during pregnancy for an excuse, but even then I wish I hadn't secluded myself during that time. I am excited for Halloween here, because unlike at my mom's house, we actually get trick or treaters! It reminds me of a neighborhood you would find back in the 80's where kids actually play outside! We started doing a girls night and games nights so that we can do fun things! I have been really tired and dizzy lately and this cute neighbor named Holly took my kids for me so I could have a nap. It should have been the opposite since SHE is the one pregnant!! Thanks again Holly your an angel~!
Later tonight my Dr. called me back and said that I have sub clinical hyperthyroidism and he doesn't think I need to see a specialist. He said the medicine the thyroid puts out is normal, same with the antibodies, but the TSH level is low. Kelli do you know what this means?! I am going in to figure out why this is going on and why I feel this way.
Later tonight my Dr. called me back and said that I have sub clinical hyperthyroidism and he doesn't think I need to see a specialist. He said the medicine the thyroid puts out is normal, same with the antibodies, but the TSH level is low. Kelli do you know what this means?! I am going in to figure out why this is going on and why I feel this way.
Fishin'
Austin has wanted to go fishing so bad. When we were up in the mountains he wanted to catch a fish. He pretends to fish on my bed with a belt. So I asked my family if we could go fishing when we came up next. Funny thing is I don't think Austin wanted to kill and eat the fish, he wanted it for a pet. My dad took us fishing and Austin seemed more interested in the rocks!!! He said he wanted a small fishing pole not a big one. It was such a nice day and the kids had fun! The funniest thing is no body caught a fish, but they did catch each other, and their shoes with the hook, and a bunch of weeds!
Monday, October 20, 2008
I have met many wonderful people from all different walks of life. Some who have lost loved ones, some of other view points, other religions and some who are alone. Some I have met through Internet, it can be a great tool and through it I have become a better person because of the people who have taught me to shine outside the lines. I love each and everyone of you, you have each taught me to love better, to respect more, and to enjoy this short time on earth. I know many of you don't believe the same things I do, but I wanted to share these videos with you. Just think for a minute.. What if? What if this is true? I am not trying to change your mind. I have listened and respected your views, it may not have changed my mind but it made me a better person by listening. I have never asked for anything, I am now in return just asking you to think What if? *Scroll down the page to pause the halloween music*
How many of us would die for him? Then live for him. He will take away your pain.
How many of us would die for him? Then live for him. He will take away your pain.
Holocaust Love Story!!
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/10/12/national/main4516393.shtml?source=search_story
They are planning on making this a movie.
They are planning on making this a movie.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
SpOoKy~
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Ever since I have had Faith I have been really dizzy and tired. However not as tired as I was when I was pregnant! For the first time in my life I have seen "stars" and feel weak. Today I found out I have hyperthyroidism and had to go get more blood tests done. Hopefully they can figure it all out so I am not so dizzy anymore!
After watching the debates last night this is what came to my mind. If something ever sounds too good to be true it is because it usually is. First off I feel like McCain is only scratching the surface with his health insurance plan. He is looking out for people who ALREADY have insurance. I would fall into that category, so for me yeah 5000 a year would be great to pay for the preiums I am using. HOWEVER, he is wanting to tax insurance, so if he does that my husband's employer would say "bye bye health insurance" Then we fall into the category that is the biggest issue with health care. They are those who fall in between the cracks, make too much for medicaid and their employers don't offer insurance. Trent and I were both kicked off of insurance when I was pregnant with Austin. Why? Because we had basic health insurance and it was personal,so we were paying over 300 dollars a month for a family of 3 *my friend is now paying over 500 a month for a family of 3* and for what? For them to just kick you off whenever they want to. So that is McCain's plan in my eyes. Then we have Obama. I do like how he is saying he won't tax the insurance, and that if you need personal insurance you can purchase through the same that he has through the government. This is not universal health care, and when your in the shoes of some health care or no health care of course your going to chose Some. I can see with McCains plan, many people still going bankrupt when a big medical crisis happens because they can't not only afford health care but they can get kicked off it. 5,000 will not pay for personal insurance. Of course many American's love Obama's stance on "spread the wealth" why? Because they are middle class and are just wanting a tax break. What they don't relize is when their employers have to pay more taxes, don't even think about asking for a raise and they may eliminate your health plan then too. Raising costs for them has to come out of somewhere and I am sure they don't care to take it from you. I don't think that people who work hard for their money should be forced to cover everyone else's butts. While it would be nice to volunteer to spread the wealth, it is their money and no one should be forced. It just isn't fair. If I were looking out for myself only and could give a rats arse about anyone else then yeah I would def, say Obama. There are many issues with both that sound too good to be true, and that is because it usually is. I wish there was someone in the middle of these two men and I would vote for that person. Usually I know who I want to vote for, but in this election I have no idea. I think I know what is right, if I think of everyone as a whole and not just me as a person. That was a vent.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
I should have learned my lesson. Never call a number back that you don't know from your caller ID. Last night while helping my sister in law set up her Halloween haunted house, someone called my phone but didn't leave a message. I knew the number looked familiar so I called it. That's when I heard "Eagle Mountain 5th ward" AHH!! LOL So now my husband and I have to talk in church. Which I used to LOVE talking in church, that and I never say "No". My Favorite talk was when I talked at Seminary Graduation 8 years ago. I guess we have been lazy and out of the loop for so long that somehow we have escaped giving a talk for almost 2 years. In fact, the last time we talked was almost five years ago.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
I used to visit a nursing home when I was a teenager with my friends. I miss it so much!! Before college I worked at two of them and my favorite part was the Alzheimer's unit. I wanted to be able to go with my kids and finally today I got up the courage to just take them. Hannah and Austin made some cards for the people. We saw "five grandma's and one grandpa" so Hannah says. One little lady said her husband just passed away three weeks ago and that she loved Faith. Faith was smiling at her the whole time. She kept hugging Hannah and Austin and telling me to please come back in the morning. We saw some other people and talked to them. I was surprised my kids weren't nervous and loved getting hugs from all the people! I was so happy to be able to go because it makes me feel happier. I like the person I am when I am around them. I knew that my kids would be a hit. I wish my husband wasn't so nervous around people in the nursing home, my next quest is to get him to come along. He really is missing out.
Monday, October 13, 2008
I was tagged by Holly!
This is about my husband:
Where did you meet? Dixie State College
How long did you date before you were married? 7 months, short I know but sadly longer then a lot of other people. Good thing I chose good though eh.
How long have you been married? almost 7 years
What is your favorite feature of his? His eyes, shoulders, and Jaw LOL
What is your favorite quality of his? He always has my best interest at hand, that he is willing to do whatever it takes so that I can stay home with our children. I love that he makes me laugh and can be a big dork just like me!!
Does he have a nick name for you? Babe, or Brat
What is his favorite color? He is color blind so I will say blue, that one is easy to tell
What is his favorite food? Anything that I DON'T cook! jk HE likes Chinese food
What is his favorite sport? I married a man who doesn't really care about sports, but if you were to ask what his favorite computer game is... it's World Of Warcraft.
When and where was your first kiss? My apartment at dixie college
What is your favorite thing to do as a couple? I love talking with Trent, I look forward to asking how his day was and talk about anything and everything! We both love giving advice to people and give each other scenarios to see what the other would do. We also like to ride his motorcycle together. We also have done "SHMILY" through out our whole marraige
Do you have any children? 3, 2 girls and a boy
Does he have a hidden talent? He can make his tongue roll so it looks like it is doing a belly dance. You have to see for yourself. He can fix ANYTHING. I am amazed at how handy he is!!
How old is he? He will be 30 next month
Who said I love you first? He did.
What is his favorite type of music.? He likes pretty much any variety of music, very easy going guy. Wait, he doesn't like my oldies too much.
What do you admire most about him? that he truly has been here for me through the bad and the good times, and that he is mine for eternity!
I tag Kelli, Sheryl, Ashley, and Shelley
Today I took the kids to Smiths. While we were in line waiting to check out, a little boy in front of us was crying and screaming " I WANT MONEY!!!" to his parents. Hmm don't we all, and crying and screaming isn't going to get you any... unless your on wall street. JK. While we were driving out I saw a little old homeless man and thought I would show my kids what it is to be nice. I gave him a couple dollars since that was all the cash I had. While we drove off Hannah said " That poor man, daddy makes houses maybe he can make that man a house!" I wish that was how it worked.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
The Weather Outside is Frightful!
Snow??? How on earth would I know that it snowed without even looking out the window? let me tell you about my loving, dear family... or husband shall I say?! I don't know what it is about me taking a bath and the whole darn family thinks it's social time. I lock the doors but they are too smart to somehow unlock it with a bobbie pin to come in. So today I was trying to enjoy a bath all to myself *which rarely happens anymore* when I hear my dear husband running as fast as he could into the bathroom, but before I could open the shower doors to see who on earth was making such noise a big lump of snow fell right on me!! The kids came running in behind, laughing their little heads off!! Such a loving private family I have.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Boopee Chair
this is the only picture I have. I took it with my phone real fast before I had gotten my camera out. I am so mad the camera pictures erased they were so neat!!
Looked like this!
Today Hannah looked out our back deck and said "MOM, there is an owl sitting on our deck~!" I said "No there's not, it's probably just a bird" But to my surprise there was this HUGE owl sitting on our deck! Have you ever been to Lagoon and in the Dracula's Castle they have that annoying talking owl? It was that big! I got my camera out and took pictures, it was so close right behind the glass. If I could have reached my hand out I would have touched it. I told Trent to run to come see it, he was so surprised how big it was. He thought it would be a little one. Austin wanted to catch the owl for a pet! yeah Right that thing would've taken off with him LOL. I could see it's eyes dilating it was so close to me. The owl was so cute! I kept taking more pictures and then the owl looked at us like it was scuzzing us off, and jumped a little further away. It stayed on the porch for about a half hour! So, I just got the camera to put pictures on and they ALL Erased!!! I did film a little bit of it but it wasn't as cool as the pictures I had taken when it was so close to me. ERGH!!! My neighbors behind us called and said they thought we had a big fat cat sitting on the deck, until they put their glasses on and saw that it was an owl! Guess it gives new meaning to living on owl lane!!
Looked like this!
Today Hannah looked out our back deck and said "MOM, there is an owl sitting on our deck~!" I said "No there's not, it's probably just a bird" But to my surprise there was this HUGE owl sitting on our deck! Have you ever been to Lagoon and in the Dracula's Castle they have that annoying talking owl? It was that big! I got my camera out and took pictures, it was so close right behind the glass. If I could have reached my hand out I would have touched it. I told Trent to run to come see it, he was so surprised how big it was. He thought it would be a little one. Austin wanted to catch the owl for a pet! yeah Right that thing would've taken off with him LOL. I could see it's eyes dilating it was so close to me. The owl was so cute! I kept taking more pictures and then the owl looked at us like it was scuzzing us off, and jumped a little further away. It stayed on the porch for about a half hour! So, I just got the camera to put pictures on and they ALL Erased!!! I did film a little bit of it but it wasn't as cool as the pictures I had taken when it was so close to me. ERGH!!! My neighbors behind us called and said they thought we had a big fat cat sitting on the deck, until they put their glasses on and saw that it was an owl! Guess it gives new meaning to living on owl lane!!
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
OUCH!
Today is Faith's two month birthday. I took her and the other little rascals to the Dr. For some odd reason Austin loves her Dr. When he comes in Austin jumps all over the Dr, messes up the Dr's hair, and tries to kiss his shoes!? He doesn't act like this to anyone else, but this is the second time he has done this. He thinks her Dr is so cool! Faith had to get five shots, and then drink a vaccine. I guess it's a new way to give it. Kind of weird!
Change or not to change?
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Dating...
I laugh at this picture every time because I had just kissed Trent Hello and he snapped a shot with his phone without my knowledge
1. Where did you meet your Significant other? Dixie college! I was so determined to just have fun and not date anyone serious. I had gotten out of a relationship the year prior that I was head over hills with. The guy was an atheist and broke up with me when I wouldn't lower my standards. I had given him the scriptures the week prior and luckily instead of hating me for it, he ended up joining the church & serving a mission. I guess we both had changed our views on life, because while at Dixie having the time of my life, I met my best friend - my husband!
2. What did you think about your S.O when you first met? I went to Dixie because one of my brother's friends (we liked each other a little bit) had told me how awesome it was. I was afraid that it was a party school, but once I got my friends and some scholarships to go I had to! The first time I met Trent we went caving at Bloomington Hills Caves in St. George. I was trying to show off to the other people how strong I was, so when the time came for us to use a rope to repel ourselves down, I did it without help. I remember a guy *Trent* was helping all the girls down,when he handed me his hand I told him I could do it. Little did I know he thought I was a big jerk for not letting him help me. He was flirting with a girl the whole time that I thought was his girlfriend. Kind of funny to go back and know I used to see Trent flirting with other girls. I remember riding in the back of his truck wildly in the desert that night. I kept thinking to myself " I wonder where my future husband is" little did I know he was the one driving. I told him what a cool cd player he had and he was like.. eh thanks. If you ask Trent our versions of the story are different.
3. Where did you go for your first date? Well Trent being the flirt that he was, I thought we would just be good friends. He flirted with my roommates, and his dad then told me later on that I wasn't his first pick. OUCH! LOL Trent says that's Bull crap. hmm... Anyways I thought we would be great friends, someone I could come to. Then we started hanging out together and there was something about Trent that I loved when I was around him. I could trust him. We always hung out and was already "together" before we went on an actual first date. We went on a date to see 'The Others' Trent was jumping the whole time. I think he was hoping I would get scared and "pretend" to protect me, but it was the other way around LOL My roommates had done my hair and make up that day..... needless to say I had to hurry and wipe most of it off.
4. Who kissed who first? Hmm tough queston??????? NO. I did of course! Before we even went on a first date LOL we were watching "Vertigo" in my apartment. I never would just kiss someone for the heck of it, but figured it had been a while since I had been kissed and he mine as well go for it. Jk lol
5. When did you realize you wanted to marry your S.O? I told Trent that we needed to talk about about how things were going. I wasn't sure if I wanted to date other people or not. I was confused. We drove up to St.George airport and just sat and looked over the city. That minute a gut wrenching feeling came to me that I didn't want to date other people and that Trent was the man I wanted to be with. I hated not being in his presence. I knew that I wanted him. I started crying LOL and he thought I was going to break up with him, when I told him I just wanted to be with him and nobody else.
6. How did you or your S.O say "I love you" ? We were watching Ghost Busters (romantic I know) and I asked him how he felt about me (I wasn't trying to get him to say it like he says I was) he told me, " I love you Jamie" and I said for the first time in my life, "I love you too" and meant it!
7. How did you propose? Since I did everything else first you would have thought I was the one to propose. Kind of a funny story, Trent took me ring shopping and I didn't care what ring he was to get me. UNTIL I found this cool sparkly "Cinderella" ring. A couple weeks went by and I was telling my roommates about the ring. They insisted that we drive to the store so they could see it, however when we got there the ring was gone! Someone had purchased it. My roommates were so giggly at that point. Well a couple weeks go by again and I had a bishop's interview, Trent had left his coat on one of the chairs while he went to talk to someone he knew. I came out and grabbed his coat to give to him. He snatched the coat from me so fast (I guess a ring was in there but I didn't know at that time.) We went up to the "DIXIE" on the red rocks and looked out at the temple. We would turn on "LIVE" and would dance up there a couple times... haha we were dorks. Anyways he proposes and I said YEAH! and for some reason I sat on his knee to give him a kiss! I opened the box and there was a "pioneer ring" I told him earlier it would be funny if he gave me a pioneer nail for a ring. So he said the real ring was at his house. I laughed and we went to his house where he gave me the real box. I opened it but to my surprise it wasn't the ring I had chosen. At first I didn't know if it was another joke or not. It wasn't and it is still pretty!~ I still married him didn't I?
Since I wrote a novel for all those questions I won't answer the rest of the quiz LOL
1. Where did you meet your Significant other? Dixie college! I was so determined to just have fun and not date anyone serious. I had gotten out of a relationship the year prior that I was head over hills with. The guy was an atheist and broke up with me when I wouldn't lower my standards. I had given him the scriptures the week prior and luckily instead of hating me for it, he ended up joining the church & serving a mission. I guess we both had changed our views on life, because while at Dixie having the time of my life, I met my best friend - my husband!
2. What did you think about your S.O when you first met? I went to Dixie because one of my brother's friends (we liked each other a little bit) had told me how awesome it was. I was afraid that it was a party school, but once I got my friends and some scholarships to go I had to! The first time I met Trent we went caving at Bloomington Hills Caves in St. George. I was trying to show off to the other people how strong I was, so when the time came for us to use a rope to repel ourselves down, I did it without help. I remember a guy *Trent* was helping all the girls down,when he handed me his hand I told him I could do it. Little did I know he thought I was a big jerk for not letting him help me. He was flirting with a girl the whole time that I thought was his girlfriend. Kind of funny to go back and know I used to see Trent flirting with other girls. I remember riding in the back of his truck wildly in the desert that night. I kept thinking to myself " I wonder where my future husband is" little did I know he was the one driving. I told him what a cool cd player he had and he was like.. eh thanks. If you ask Trent our versions of the story are different.
3. Where did you go for your first date? Well Trent being the flirt that he was, I thought we would just be good friends. He flirted with my roommates, and his dad then told me later on that I wasn't his first pick. OUCH! LOL Trent says that's Bull crap. hmm... Anyways I thought we would be great friends, someone I could come to. Then we started hanging out together and there was something about Trent that I loved when I was around him. I could trust him. We always hung out and was already "together" before we went on an actual first date. We went on a date to see 'The Others' Trent was jumping the whole time. I think he was hoping I would get scared and "pretend" to protect me, but it was the other way around LOL My roommates had done my hair and make up that day..... needless to say I had to hurry and wipe most of it off.
4. Who kissed who first? Hmm tough queston??????? NO. I did of course! Before we even went on a first date LOL we were watching "Vertigo" in my apartment. I never would just kiss someone for the heck of it, but figured it had been a while since I had been kissed and he mine as well go for it. Jk lol
5. When did you realize you wanted to marry your S.O? I told Trent that we needed to talk about about how things were going. I wasn't sure if I wanted to date other people or not. I was confused. We drove up to St.George airport and just sat and looked over the city. That minute a gut wrenching feeling came to me that I didn't want to date other people and that Trent was the man I wanted to be with. I hated not being in his presence. I knew that I wanted him. I started crying LOL and he thought I was going to break up with him, when I told him I just wanted to be with him and nobody else.
6. How did you or your S.O say "I love you" ? We were watching Ghost Busters (romantic I know) and I asked him how he felt about me (I wasn't trying to get him to say it like he says I was) he told me, " I love you Jamie" and I said for the first time in my life, "I love you too" and meant it!
7. How did you propose? Since I did everything else first you would have thought I was the one to propose. Kind of a funny story, Trent took me ring shopping and I didn't care what ring he was to get me. UNTIL I found this cool sparkly "Cinderella" ring. A couple weeks went by and I was telling my roommates about the ring. They insisted that we drive to the store so they could see it, however when we got there the ring was gone! Someone had purchased it. My roommates were so giggly at that point. Well a couple weeks go by again and I had a bishop's interview, Trent had left his coat on one of the chairs while he went to talk to someone he knew. I came out and grabbed his coat to give to him. He snatched the coat from me so fast (I guess a ring was in there but I didn't know at that time.) We went up to the "DIXIE" on the red rocks and looked out at the temple. We would turn on "LIVE" and would dance up there a couple times... haha we were dorks. Anyways he proposes and I said YEAH! and for some reason I sat on his knee to give him a kiss! I opened the box and there was a "pioneer ring" I told him earlier it would be funny if he gave me a pioneer nail for a ring. So he said the real ring was at his house. I laughed and we went to his house where he gave me the real box. I opened it but to my surprise it wasn't the ring I had chosen. At first I didn't know if it was another joke or not. It wasn't and it is still pretty!~ I still married him didn't I?
Since I wrote a novel for all those questions I won't answer the rest of the quiz LOL
Last night I took the kids up to Layton for a fun FHE with my family. We went to Black Island Farms, where you can go on a hayride to pick out a pumpkin, slides, a little train and so on. Austin is one brave little boy, I wish it hadn't been so dark so I could have taken more pictures. There was this huge slide that you have to go down on a potatoes sack. I took him down once and then he wanted to go all by himself. Of course my little brothers told Austin to go down on his stomach on anther big slide. Austin's little body flopped around but he LOVED it! We then took the kids on this little tractor train made out of barrels. Each barrel was painted as a pig or a cow. What kind of mother would I be if I didn't join in on the fun too? So I got myself stuck in one of these barrels and went for a ride! It was too dark for the picture to show up, but you can see the train as one of my pictures
angels among us
My brother who is serving a mission in Florida, sent us an assignment to do before conference. He told us to come up with questions so that they could be answered during conference. Each one of my questions were not only answered, but hit right on dot. I loved the talk about angels among us. I have come to realize that when we are prompted to help someone else, it is not always us that is answering someones prayer, but our answers are on the way to be answered. I used to visit a nursing home when I was a teenager. I loved the many wonderful people who were so sweet and genuine. They were angels to me. By visiting with them, I became a better person and learned what was most important in our short lives. I then worked at two nursing homes right before I went to college, one in the Alzheimer unit. At first the Alzheimer unit was a little nerve racking, because the people would just come up to you and grab you. I even had a little old man grab my face and pucker his lips trying to kiss me. However, the unit became my favorite place to be. These people may not remembered after ten minutes who I was, but they were always in my heart to this day. In the regular part of the nursing home, I had many people tell me their stories of WWII and it is sad that the generation is dying off. I remember meeting many wonderful people and it makes me want to go back to a nursing home NOW. So anyone who wants to come with me your invited! I love the young and old! I will always remember my little angels that I taught while in college. While they are grown now, my love for each of them will always have a place in my heart.Both the young and old can teach us the things we have forgotten in our busy lives!
Monday, October 6, 2008
Got Pole?
The art of Pole dance you say? The first thing that comes to people's minds is the questionable, old fashioned use of the pole- stripping. Well now is time to get rid of the old stigma of the pole and turn it into something all can enjoy- exercises! NOW in gyms you will find pole exercise classes that have nothing to do with the degrading of women or strip clubs. In fact there is a class offered in sugar house where there are classes of MEN only. Speaking of men, a guy in my neighborhood who is a fireman did great on the pole, so did his wife!! It is a great work out and can help strengthening the body. Why do I bring this up you ask? Because for the fun of it I was watching Oprah one day where Sheila Kelley was on talking about the new face of pole dancing. She wanted to start a place where women could come to classes and enjoy the benefits of this new art. No men are allowed. In her sense what is the difference from a gymnastic pole from what she is using? The only difference is the angle it is located. I would much rather work out by spinning instead of lifting weights. I always feel like I have to explain myself because so many people out there judge without even understanding first. I have had some harsh discussions from people I love and now I feel like I am some sinner, yet I have done nothing like it. I am against strip clubs and the degrading of women, I find it sick and hurtful on society around us. However I find nothing wrong with wanting to be fit, and having clean fun while doing it. When I was younger I loved doing flips outside, and swinging upside down on the monkey bars, I never knew I would still be able to do it after I had kids!! Ok now that I have that off my chest...
This past Friday I had some girls from my neighborhood come over to watch a Halloween movie, The Changeling!! It was so fun! Everyone brought some treats and we all sat in the basement and watched it. One of my favorite parts was when Holly said "Oh No this isn't the wheel chair movie is it?" I guess she had seen some clips in college. I wish I had a camera of cute Shelley covering her eyes during the scary parts, and a recorder of Becky talking through out the whole thing so she wouldn't be scared LOL jk. (Thanks Cindy for letting me use all the decorations!) After the movie we had to do something to get the jitters out so the girls could all walk home brave, so we pulled out the pole. It was fun laughing trying to get up on it. My arms are killing me because I am so out of shape. It really works out your arms. Some people can make it look so elegant and easy, but it is very hard work:
Check out this video, to me it looks like something you would see in the gymnastic part of the Olympics. (Photographer is annoying but other then that I see nothing wrong with it.)
What a Pole Monkey!
NEXT thing I want to learn is Aerial Silks, you know the cool thing where people wrap themselves in ribbon and do gymnastics in the air? Kind of like this:
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Faith has been trying to smile for a little while! Last week she mastered it! One night Hannah came in our room to sleep on our floor because she wasn't feeling well. When Trent got up to get ready for work around five, Faith started cooing in her crib. I heard Hannah laughing hysterical, what I thought was in her sleep. Then I rolled over to see Hannah wide awake just laughing so hard at Faith cooing. Hannah was the first one to get her to really smile, she stood up and started laughing at Faith. Faith was contagious with the smiles that early morning!!
Friday, October 3, 2008
5 Things to do with your money from Suze Orman
I saw this on Oprah today!
1. Make sure your savings are safe
2. Pay down your credit cards ( The limits are going down which will hurt your credit score, even if you had good credit,or if you have a zero balance on it still hurts the score, hmm sounds familiar)
3. Get Health and Term Life insurance (most bankruptcy's are from health bills. Our life insurance is gold to me, if you love your family protect them.)
4. Continue to contribute to your retirement fund. ( Yeah...)
5. Stop Spending what you can't afford
"Now is not the time for wants, you have a long time to live and you can spend money again later, NOW is not the time!" Suze Orman. AMEN To that!!
1. Make sure your savings are safe
2. Pay down your credit cards ( The limits are going down which will hurt your credit score, even if you had good credit,or if you have a zero balance on it still hurts the score, hmm sounds familiar)
3. Get Health and Term Life insurance (most bankruptcy's are from health bills. Our life insurance is gold to me, if you love your family protect them.)
4. Continue to contribute to your retirement fund. ( Yeah...)
5. Stop Spending what you can't afford
"Now is not the time for wants, you have a long time to live and you can spend money again later, NOW is not the time!" Suze Orman. AMEN To that!!
A friend of mine emailed me, and asked what song keeps popping up on my blog is. It is from "Weezer" cslled "Jamie". Listen to the words it's pretty funny:
Jamie, what you doin' now
What you doin' now girl?
Please, please tell me
Cuz I need to know, I need to know now
When I was down, You came to me
And promised you'd always be
By my side, now you're gone
And I'm waiting patiently
Jamie, I want you to know
Jamie, Jamie, I'm so glad you're mine
We'll be together a long time
Jamie, who's faxin' you now?
Who's dialin' your car phone?
Please, please be true
You know that I trust you, do that which you must do
When I was down, You came to me
And promised you'd always be
By my side, now you're gone
And I'm waiting patiently
Jamie, I want you to know
Jamie, Jamie, I'm so glad you're mine
We'll be together a long time
You've got the Beach Boys, and your firm's got the Stones
But I know you won't leave me alone
Sometimes it seems you’re not with me
It hurts me so much, it hurts me so much
Sometimes it seems you’re not with me
It hurts me so much, it hurts me so much
Jamie, Jamie, I'm so glad you're mine
We'll be together a long time
You are the most, you're so rad, you're so fresh
And I'm so glad
I am yours, you are mine
Show me where and I will sign
When I was down, You came to me
And promised you'd always be
By my side, now you're gone
And I'm waiting waiting
Jamie, Jamie, I'm so glad you're mine
We'll be together a long time
Jamie, believe me, I won't let you down
Cuz you are the best lawyer in town.
Sometimes it seems you’re not with me
It hurts me so much, it hurts me so much
Sometimes it seems you’re not with me
It hurts me so much, it hurts me so much
I love you so much, I love you so much
Jamie, what you doin' now
What you doin' now girl?
Please, please tell me
Cuz I need to know, I need to know now
When I was down, You came to me
And promised you'd always be
By my side, now you're gone
And I'm waiting patiently
Jamie, I want you to know
Jamie, Jamie, I'm so glad you're mine
We'll be together a long time
Jamie, who's faxin' you now?
Who's dialin' your car phone?
Please, please be true
You know that I trust you, do that which you must do
When I was down, You came to me
And promised you'd always be
By my side, now you're gone
And I'm waiting patiently
Jamie, I want you to know
Jamie, Jamie, I'm so glad you're mine
We'll be together a long time
You've got the Beach Boys, and your firm's got the Stones
But I know you won't leave me alone
Sometimes it seems you’re not with me
It hurts me so much, it hurts me so much
Sometimes it seems you’re not with me
It hurts me so much, it hurts me so much
Jamie, Jamie, I'm so glad you're mine
We'll be together a long time
You are the most, you're so rad, you're so fresh
And I'm so glad
I am yours, you are mine
Show me where and I will sign
When I was down, You came to me
And promised you'd always be
By my side, now you're gone
And I'm waiting waiting
Jamie, Jamie, I'm so glad you're mine
We'll be together a long time
Jamie, believe me, I won't let you down
Cuz you are the best lawyer in town.
Sometimes it seems you’re not with me
It hurts me so much, it hurts me so much
Sometimes it seems you’re not with me
It hurts me so much, it hurts me so much
I love you so much, I love you so much
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Changeling
Don't be confused from one of the classic scary movies "THE Changeling" I was excited to see this true story(I wonder if there is a book out about it), until sadly I found out it is rated "R" bummer!~ I hate when that happens. However speaking of "The Changeling" some girls in my ward are coming over for a girls movie night this Friday to watch it! It should be fun!
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