...like a granny

Alex and I were able to hang out with our good friends Marcy and Shaini last week and see the David Archuleta/Demi Lovato Concert! We had so much fun with those girls! Marcy was afraid that her daughter, Shaini would act like a granny but, as soon as David came on stage that girl shot right out of her seat, (along with Alex) and didn't stop screaming and dancing until he left. However, when Demi came out they didn't budge from their seats. We tried to keep them going but it was no use, they insisted on acting like granny's, ha ha!


Marcy and I, on the other hand, didn't stop moving! Good Times!! Next year, Kris Allen!!

Going To The Chapel

Recently, I had a conversation with a friend about going to church. She did not share the same feelings I did about it, which is fine because I don't share the same beliefs with many of my friends. It did however, make me think, Bottom line- why do I go.

First - I know and believe that the Sacrament is a very important ordinance to be a part of each and every week. We are renewing our covenants to our Heavenly Father and Remembering the Savior and his Sacrifice for us. I am so grateful for this ordinance and that it is something that I can partake of every week.

Second - I need it. I need to re-focus at the beginning of the week and remember that my priorities should be in check and going to church services helps me do that.

Third - I have a calling or responsibility that lets me serve others and it makes me feel good to do so. I am not as happy when I am not serving others.

Fourth - You never know when you are going to feel the spirit and I would hate to miss out on that opportunity. The Sunday I miss could have been the one meeting where questions were answered or motivation and emotion change my life for the better.

Fifth - I want my children to make it a habit so that they can have that added knowledge, focus, encouragement, growth and strength in their lives.

Sixth - Fellowship. I enjoy greeting friends and getting to know new ones.

Yes, going to church is a physical act but getting something out of it is totally up to you.

Mommy "DayCare" Day

Music and Me

This is my favorite Michael Jackson song. I listen to music all the time, it is my guilty pleasure. People close to me would say that I might be a little obsessed. My siblings and I laughed, sang and danced to the radio all the time. So, naturally, songs bring back a lot of memories. My husband constantly asks me how I know the words to so many songs.

I was a big fan of the Jackson 5 and of course the "Thriller" days. I remember trying to do the moonwalk or robot or some kind of cool move that Michael Jackson did. This is where the laughing took place. The man could dance. And while his later years were tragic and CRAZY, I will never forget the memories I have because of his music.

"Hit Me With Your Best Shot"

This weekend we had a yard sale at our house. It was a hectic weekend but the neighborhood was doing it as well so we figured it would be the best timing for it. We stayed up late Friday night preparing and labeling. We got up early the next day to do more of the same and we continually re-arranged items for better sale spots. It's always amazing to me what sells and what doesn't. We borrowed these great clothes racks from a friend to use but we had so many clothes that we had to lay clothes out on blankets as well. The clothes on the ground sold a lot faster while the clothes on the racks were hardly touched. I had two clothing items that still had tags on them and I was asking a dollar for those items but this man wanted to only pay $.25. I was very proud of myself for sticking to my price and watching him wield to my assertiveness, ha ha. However, as the day wore on, I started to give in to the customers.

Two ladies who were speaking a different language started asking me for prices and grabbing 2-3 more items to include in the price, I quickly decided that it was better that they were bought than kept here for disposing of later, so I gave them the deal. Then, one of the ladies grabbed a few more things, sits down in my chair that I had been using and starts calling to me with a noise she is making with her mouth, a noise you would make to call a horse, click, click, che, che, che, che. I couldn't help but laugh! I couldn't believe it. Well, I think that they thought I understood them when I started to laugh so, they started laughing! I did manage to hear the other lady call her friend, "Crazy." I then said to her with a big smile on my face, "I hope you ladies have a GREAT day!"

We didn't have much longer to go when a friend of mine came by and I started chatting with her. We were standing out on the lawn by one of my flower beds when another lady came up to me and asked if I was the owner of the house. I quickly responded by saying yes and she points her finger at the one, big weed that I haven't gotten around to and says loudly enough for people to turn around and take notice, "THIS IS A WEED!" At first, I felt a little defensive and my friend and I looked at each other like, "Did she just say that?" Then, I felt the need to explain to her why it was still there because of course there is a good explanation for it and then I thought of several Sunday School lessons that I could tie into all of this, ha ha. Needless to say, that darn weed will be gone... tomorrow.

You Say It's Your Birthday....

Today is Troy's 41st birthday! The years just keep going by faster and faster. Here he is at nine months. He is so Cute...pinch! I decided to put this picture on his cake to remind him just how cute he is.


Earlier in the day the little girls and I delivered some helium balloons to his work. However, we didn't go inside, we tied them to his motorcycle instead. Several people walking by wanted to know who they were for and later they found him and told him that he left his lights on to get him outside. All in all, the little girls were thrilled and Troy even said that upon looking at them, they made him feel all warm and fuzzy inside, ha ha. He has learned what words to use with me.


Ellie decided to help dad blow the candles out and the usually, attentive Uncle Rory was very enthralled with the whole ordeal. You ROCK uncle Rory!


I had to add this picture because I wanted to show off my husband's carpentry skills. He will kill me for saying that but, he built me this bed for mothers day. I had made the headboard years ago and he finished it for me last week. I LOVE IT! It is just my style and he was ever so thoughtful for completing it. Thank you Troy!

By Chance...

Last month I was on Facebook and an old college roommate of mine found me. The next day, another one did as well and so on and so on. Well, last weekend I was able to meet up with two of them in Utah. It was so great to catch up with them. We hadn't seen each other in over 14 years! I just can't believe it's been that long. Here is a picture of three out of the five of us that shared an apartment my first year at Ricks. I can still remember talking with my dad about which apartment to choose and choosing one. Then he told me that I could pick a little better one if I wanted and lo and behold I got the perfect group of girls for me. It wasn't my first year out of High School and I didn't know anyone so the "Chances" of finding roommates that I would naturally click with that were my age, I felt, were slim. But, I soon found out that we were all the same age and that we were all very compatible. It was such a blessing! In fact, three of them had known each other the year prior. It didn't take long to become close friends. As far as the single life goes, those days are some of my most cherished:

- The crazy NoDoze nights, studying for finals,
- Seeing snow fall for the first time
- Walking to school layered up in scarves and coats in 25 degree or less weather,
- Checking the couches for loose change to purchase a bag of potatoes because we spent our money on a concert
- Finding a ride to Salt Lake City on the message boards and making conversation with a stranger for four hours just to get to the concert
- Watching TV on a 13 inch screen and inviting the whole building because it is the only one around
- Stacking empty pop bottles on our living room ledge just for decoration
- Hitting the library to study of course
- Going on an occasional date smitten and minutes later realizing you have nothing in common
- Going on an occasional date smitten and THEY realize you have nothing in common
- Going to the Midnight Movie and waiting in the BIG line outside, FREEZING!
- Taking Social Dance
- Being answered to Preference in my "Dating and Marriage" class with over 200 students
- Using lots of hair spray on our BIG HAIR
- Getting a phone call from the family
- Watching Linda open up her countless care packages
- The Spori Building
- Getting an education
- Stitches (don't ask)
- Games - Mexican Horse Race - Statue
- Being Independent and living on my own
- Burnt French Bread/Tofu/Twinkies
- Taking Private Voice lessons and realizing you have to sing once a month in front of the other students who happen to be music majors
- Dances/Plays/Devotionals
- Laughing
- Walking...Walking...Walking
- Becoming Lifelong friends
- Meeting my future husband through our roommates
- Graduating