GOING PRIVATE

So after alot of thought and a very unfortunate post on a friend's blog, I have decided to go private. I have been thinking about going private for a while but honestly thought it would be way too much trouble. I am not fearful of potential kidnappers or stalkers, I just would like to have a little more control over who knows the ins and outs of my life. Not that I think there are very many people who actually read my ramblings, but if you do and want an invite, leave your email address here or email it to me. I will go private on March 1st. I have quite a few posts on the "back burner" and I will post them after March 1st. Harmless stalkers are invited too. :)

Not Forever...Just for a Season

3 years ago today I lost my mom. Not forever but for only a season. In time, I will see her again. But no matter how much time passes, there is still an ache in my heart. I miss her terribly and wish I could just call her up

and chat. I miss so many things about her. I miss doing her hair. I miss going with her to garage sales. I miss laying on the couch watching TV with her. I miss telling her about the happenings in my kids lives. I miss going out to dinner. I miss shopping at Ross with her. I miss all coupons she would cut out of the newspaper for me every week. I miss that navy blue sweatshirt she wore all the time during the winter. She would say, "I love it and I do wash it everyday." I miss that I din't ask more questions about her life and childhood growing up. I miss how she was the glue that held our whole family togther. I miss watching her as she would eat frosting. She LOVED frosting! I miss visiting teaching with her. I miss seeing my mom and dad holding hands and my dad rubbing her feet. I miss the way her hands looked...age spots and all. I miss that red mug of hers that she took EVERYWHERE! (We even buried it with her.) I miss how she would brag to everyone about how great all her grandkids were. I miss how she could always tell when I was down. I miss hearing her testimony of temples and missionary work. I miss sitting in front of her and my dad at church and listening to her singing. I just really miss everything about my mom. I know I will see her again and I am so grateful for that knowledge. I am happy that she is progressing eternally I just wish I could have her back to give her a hug and tell her how much I adore and love her. SO if you're reading this, and you still have your mom, right NOW go call her up and tell her you love her for me. :)

Look Who's 15!

Happy Birthday to my favorite Cody! I can not believe that he is 15 today! Where has the time gone? It just seems like yesterday we were bringing him home from the hospital to our little house in Orem. He is growing into such a fine young man. I am so proud to be his mom. In honor of Cody and his 15th birthday, here are 15 things I LOVE about him:
#1-He is kind and respectful to his teachers.
#2-He LOVES the theater and he reads Shakespear!
#3-He is not afraid to try new things~currently wrestling!
#4-He loves to ballroom dance.
#5-He loves to sing.
#6-He still let's me kiss on him.
#7-He's firm on his standards!
#8-He's very social and has a lot of friends.
#9-He reads his scriptures and prays daily.
#10-He's passionate about life.
#11-He has high expectations for himself.
#12-He has great grades! (We're working on being a little more organized though. LOL)
#13-He has beautiful blue eyes!
#14-He's excited to go on a mission.
#15-He's still my snuggle bug!

Happy, Happy Birthday to one of my bestest friends in the whole world! May all your birthday wishes come true! I love you, cute boy!

Finally Double Digits!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY BABY! Cayden is 10 years old today. It is so tripy to me that my kids are growing up so fast. In a blink of the eye, Cayden will be 18 and leaving. I have enjoyed watching all my kids grow up but it's been really fun watching this little guy grow up because he is so much like what I imagine Scott was like as a child.

In honor of Cayden, here's what I think of him!

C-Caring, Clever, and Cute
A-Always Asking, and Analyzing
Y-Youthful, Your loyal friend
D-Daddy Doting, Doer
E-Enthusiastic, Energetic, and Endearing
N-Nearly Never Naughty :)

Happy Birthday 10th Birthday Cayden! I love you so much and I am glad I get to be your mom. I hope you have a GRAND day!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope everyone had a great day! This is my favorite time of the year. I am so thankful for so many things in my life. If you haven't already, think about all the goodness in your life and express appreciation for it!

(I found this picture last year and thought it was hillarious. Someday I'll be thankful for my skinny body too!) LOL

Daily Thanksgiving

So my pitty party is over. I know that if I focus on the abundance of good in my life, the crappy stuff will still exist BUT it won't seem so overwhelming. So here goes. Each day I will seek out the things that I am truly thankful for. I will post my daily thanksgiving on my side bar. I challenge everyone to do the same.

Recognize it, acknowledge it, record it somewhere, and share it!
"And he who receiveth all things with thankfulness shall be made glorious; and the things of this earth shall be added unto him, even an hundred fold, yea, more.” (D&C 78:19)

Lifting Burdens

I love how the Lord knows what my spirit needs at all times. What a comfort to my soul that He knows me. I've been kind of down lately, wishing my life would slow down bit. OK maybe down isn't the right word. Just bummed out...Questioning choices and wondering if I'm doing all I can and should do. I happened upon this video and it has renewed my spirit and spoke peace to my soul. I know that my burdens will be made light through Him. I know that God lives and loves ME!