I Survived!

Okay, so there wasn't some scary guy lurking in my closet waiting for me to fall asleep so he could shoot me dead(or worse). Nope no guy. But there was a big, ugly, cockroach waiting for me! How wrong is that? I finally decided to force myself to shut my eyes and at least try for a couple of hours of rest when that creepy bugger snuck into my bed, over my head and across my face. Good thing my mouth was shut. I guess I should thank him. I totally forgot about the guy! Or maybe in all the commotion, "the guy" realized he was no match for me and bowed out..for I survived, the cockroach did not!

Home Alone!

I'm trying to decide what exactly is safe to post...

Should I include that Jared is out of town so I'm all by myself? Should I mention that I came home from picking up the kids and working all day only to find my back door wide open? Oh, and should I mention we're dog-sitting, so the howling only encourages my wild imagination? Needless to say, sleep has escaped me.

Maybe when they find me, they'll read this post and have a lead.

Madame Sunshine

Blogging is sort of like couponing for me.

Before I ever heard of Grocery Smarts, I would simply go to the store and buy what I needed. I'd spend a little more than maybe I wanted but I would have more than enough produce and fresh food AND I would cook. Now I feel guilty if I buy anything that is less than 5 stars and I have a whole lot of crap that only sometimes goes together to create an actual meal..

How does this compare??

Before I ever had a blog, I journaled! Yep, I am one of those weird ones that actually kept a regular journal...Fast forward however long I've had a blog (basically the life of my youngest) and now because I said I'd write something on my blog, I have completely neglected my journal. Besides, I feel retarded posting what I really feel because I read other people's much more exciting and positive posts and I feel guilty that I'm not, well, anything that ever comes together.

Maybe it's just three kids and old age.

I will be entering my 30's next week.

Had I been doing Grocery Smarts more diligently and posting more regularly, I might have something to show for the time past and actually be able to afford to do something to celebrate. Who am I kidding?

I don't shop smart and I don't blog because I'm too darn lazy.

Now add old and fat and you have yourself the funnest girl around.

What a Day!

Today wasn't a holiday, but it will be one I remember and probably use as a benchmark for other days.

9am-Jared's cousin Skyler and his sweetheart Brittany were sealed for time and all eternity in the Las Vegas Temple

12pm-Jared's nephew Justin(I only say 'Jared's' to indicate which side we're talking) was ordained an Elder

3pm-Jared's nephew Trevor was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints

5pm-Jared officiated the ring ceremony of Skyler and Brittany in Alamo, NV

Maybe what I want to share is too special to share, so I'll edit somewhat. Today the heavens were open. Today I know that my Heavenly Father is real, that the gospel has been restored and that I have a purpose here and I understand it more through participation in sacred things. Today I am grateful to be married to a man who loves the Lord and who loves me. My heart is full.

bluebird photography: sweetheart giveaway... {henderson, nevada photographer}

'Moms and Muffins' was this morning at Grace's school. Last year we had a fun time but we decided (Tiff, Nat and I) that a better time might be had off-site. Our plan was to meet for breakfast with all our little students but true to form, we procrastinated. Grandma was unavailable, Tiff had a job, Bec hadn't been called...you get the picture. But also true to form, we improvised, and it turns out donuts at the park is a great substitute! (Donuts, anywhere, does it for me.)

It also turns out that our little party has served two purposes. Moms and Muffins--check. Proof I NEED this giveaway--check, check. I can't take a good picture to save my life..
bluebird photography: sweetheart giveaway... {henderson, nevada photographer}

My New Mantra

"Keep your eyes on your dreams, however distant and far away. Live to see the miracles of repentance and forgiveness, of trust and divine love that will transform your life, today, tomorrow, and forever. That is a New Year's resolutions I ask you to keep." Elder Jeffery R. Holland

I've heard a lot about how 2009 was an awful year, glad it's over, can't wait for 2010...and late into 2009, I was definitely feeling the same. But I think I've had a change of heart. I am so grateful for the lessons learned in 2009 (or maybe re-learned). It was rough at many times, but for heaven's sake! What do I expect? I'm here to learn more and be better. Last night I opened my Ensign and was truly encouraged. I'm so excited!