Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Bowling thoughts...

Okay I feel yuckie but I had to had to post this so I dont forget about today. Today was bowling league for my 3 girls and two good things happened today...

#2 monkey got invited to the youth pepsi bowling challenge (its a big deal you have to be invited!)
AND
#4 monkey who is ONLY 4 got her first ever STRIKE! WOOOOOHOOO! This after last weeks great start to the season... she got 3 spares in a row last week and then a 4th later on. WHOOO HOOO she is starting out with a bang! Too bad she is only in bumper bowling hehe. Soon enough though she will be all grown up and in the Junior leagues with the big kids.

Sunday, January 27, 2008

Pres. Hinckley passed away

Wow I am so sad. I cant express my thoughts clearly. I just cant believe that President Hinckley died tonight. How sad. Atleast he is back with his wife and our Heavenly Father.

Goodbye sweet man. You shall be dearly missed.

Friday, January 25, 2008

Passing on finally hehe...

Okay awhile back I posted the BFF blogger award and wasnt feeling great so never passed it on so I am doing this one too.

The award looks like this:

My original post was here...

Anyways I have to say I am definitely passing this on to Kathleen as she has become my blogging friend. Another is Lee . And finally The Nanny . I love to read their blogs.

I would pass this on to Lena , Cindy , or Lisa but alas I either know you in person (even if we live forever apart!) or you passed me the award... SO I passed it on to those I dont know anyway except by blog.


Thank you....

YEAH YEAH YEAH! I got a new award. I love awards. Thanks Cindy I LOVE IT! Its also perfect because I love candy hearts... hahah.

This award means that someone reads my blog daily and hey I love that someone actually reads my stuff.

That being said I do have a few I must get my daily dose of...

1. Lena

2. Kathleen (although I dont know if they can do this there)

3. Meadow (although she has been super busy and hasnt posted haha)

I would also put Cindy but alas she gave it to me so I cant give it back hehe. I do read hers every day. As well as a few others.


Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Sand and Stone...

Just a poem someone sent me.... I think it applies to my life and maybe yours too...

Sand and Stone

TWO FRIENDS WERE WALKING
THROUGH THE DESERT.
DURING SOME POINT OF THE
JOURNEY, THEY HAD AN
ARGUMENT; AND ONE FRIEND
SLAPPED THE OTHER ONE
IN THE FACE.



THE ONE WHO GOT SLAPPED
WAS HURT, BUT WITHOUT
SAYING ANYTHING,
WROTE IN THE SAND:

TODAY MY BEST FRIEND
SLAPPED ME IN THE FACE.

THEY KEPT ON WALKING,
UNTIL THEY FOUND AN OASIS,
WHERE THEY DECIDED
TO TAKE A BATH

THE ONE WHO HAD BEEN
SLAPPED GOT STUCK IN THE
MIRE ! AND STARTED DROWNING,
BUT THE FRIEND SAVED HIM.

AFTER HE RECOVERED FROM
THE NEAR DROWNING,
HE WROTE ON A STONE:

'TODAY MY BEST FRIEND
SAVED MY LIFE '.

THE FRIEND WHO HAD SLAPPED
AND SAVED HIS BEST FRIEND
ASKED HIM, 'AFTER I HURT YOU,
YOU WROTE IN THE SAND AND NOW,
YOU WRITE ON A STONE, WHY?'

THE FRIEND REPLIED
'WHEN SOMEONE HURTS US
WE SHOULD WRITE IT DOWN
IN SAND, WHERE WINDS OF
FORGIVENESS CAN ERASE IT AWAY.
BUT, WHEN SOMEONE DOES
SOMETHING GOOD FOR US,
WE MUST ENGRAVE IT IN STONE
WHERE NO WIND
CAN EVER ERASE IT.'

LEARN TO WRITE
YOUR HURTS IN
THE SAND AND TO
CARVE YOUR
BENEFITS IN STONE.

THEY SAY IT TAKES A
MINUTE TO FIND A SPECIAL
PERSON, AN HOUR TO
APPRECIATE THEM, A DAY
TO LOVE THEM, BUT THEN
AN ENTIRE LIFE
TO FORGET THEM.

SEND THIS TO
THE PEOPLE YOU'LL NEVER
FORGET.

I JUST DID.

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Back to school

Okay I am alive and kicking... school started back today for the kids and mom is one happy camper. Now I just have to clean. I wish my In laws were coming in TWO weeks and not this weekend. Anyways I better get moving or it will never get done.


Saturday, January 19, 2008

New award...


Thanks Cindy! I love that I got a new award. I love awards.

I will have to think about who to give it to. I am not feeling so great today so it may be tomorrow before I post it....

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

So its been awhile....

Well we are officially on the lose weight wagon now... GO ME!

Anyways I hope to lose about 25 lbs over the next 12 wks. (I peeked today and I was already down a lb from yesterday HAHAH!)

Okay I found out my MIL is coming to visit again in 2 wks YEAH ME! hahaha help me!

I still have TH cant wait for school to start in 7 more days YES YES YES! Go to school dont be bored at home PLEASE! haha. I love my children but only the oldest monkey is back in school. The others dont go back til 22nd.

I know there are people who dont submit any comments but I am asking for them. Tell me some of your quickie exercises you do when you dont have time to fit in a full on workout. I NEED YOUR HELP SO IF YOU READ PLEASE REPLY! GO YOU!

Kitchen is semi clean... fixing to go mop. POOR ME! hahah

Anyways thanks to those who have left comments in previous posts... I appreciate the thoughts. I am just so tired lately. Dont know why that is. Well have a good tuesday .

Wednesday, January 2, 2008

Birthday MEME

it’s meme time — birthday month meme time. kathleen had this meme on her site so I absconded with it!
from your birthday month, you highlight which ones best describe you and why. so, i will attempt it. if you like the meme and want to play, just consider yourself tagged, and let me know if you participate so i can come stalk you he heread your wows. (i have been wanting to strike through letters ever since i saw that wordpress let’s me!)

SEPTEMBER:
Suave and compromising I dont know about suave but compromising I can do. We compromised on the amount of children we have and on money etc. I can compromise in difficult situations too.
Careful, cautious and organized umm Okay I am careful. I have kids to think about and I do make sure that others realize this is my precious cargo and if you hurt them you will get hurt. Cautious very. I do not trust people I dont know well and I do ask pointed questions about certain situations and tell my kids no matter what I am there for them and will protect them to the best of my ability. Organized Umm not so much (could be the ADHD though).
Likes to point out people’s mistakes. I can see that in myself. Mostly in my kids but also in others from time to time.
Likes to criticize. According to my oldest I do this to her everyday... I see it as I wouldn't have to say anything if you did it the RIGHT way the first time. She has been shown multiple times this isnt new.
Stubborn. Ya think? hehe enough said.
Calm and cool. Yes. I am this way. Even through 4 kids. My husband kinda gets hinky and sticks back but I am able to talk him through this... how is that?
Kind and sympathetic. Well I am in certain situations. Moreso of others than myself.
Concerned and detailed. I am a person this describes. I get very detailed and will find stuff to back me up if I am concerned about something.
Loyal but not always honest. I am very loyal. There has been a time of two I have not been honest especially if it will hurt someone. If its a serious matter though I will be honest even if it means someone losing something or going to jail.
Does work well. When I do a job I do it to the best of my ability. Especially if someone is going to be checking over it.
Sensitive. I am if the situation calls for it. I do not like to offend people and try not to but sometimes there is no way around being sensitive.
Good memory. I definitely have that. I can remember lots of things that happened over 30 yrs ago. I can remember my last 4 telephone numbers (Okay we have lived in this house for over 3 yrs now and the house before it for almost 3 yrs LOL!)
Clever and knowledgeable. Clever i dont think so... knowledgeable I like to think so. I love to read and gain information from my books and research.
Loves to look for information. You dont? I love love love to research.
Must control oneself when criticizing. MOST DEFINITATELY I do resemble that remark in more ways than one.
Able to motivate oneself. Most of the time. Sometimes I have no desire to though.
Understanding. I can be. I am more understanding if you tell me the truth about the situation. If I catch you in a lie I am not so understanding though.
Fun to be around. I LOVE FUN! Unfortuneately my fun buddies (not your Carrie or other Carrie) have moved away and we have lost our party spot. Hoping someone else fun moves in instead of people who are RUDE!
Loves leisure and traveling. OOOOHHHH I LOVE THIS! I LOVE TO TRAVEL AND HAVE FUN! I am seriously thinking of surprising my hubby with a cruise for our honeymoon this year... heheh now I just need a babysitter for a week LOL!
Very choosy, especially in relationships. Yep that is me. I am very choosy all the way down to toilet paper! DO NOT buy me anything but charmin pr O wont use it. I know so sad! I am not so picky about guys though... otherwise I would be married to a guy who wore suits and ties with red suspenders (dont ask its just such a umm oh yeah this is G rated!)
Systematic. Yes I have to be systematic or nothing gets done.

Okay so I am offering this to LENA, CINDY, and HEIDI! Hopefully they see this... if so make sure you let me know.


JANUARY: Stubborn and hard-hearted. Ambitious and serious. Loves to teach and be taught. Always looking at people’s flaws and weaknesses. Likes to criticize. Hardworking and productive. Smart, neat and organized. Sensitive and has deep thoughts. Knows how to make others happy. Quiet unless excited or tensed. Rather reserved. Highly attentive. Resistant to illnesses but prone to colds. Romantic but has difficulties expressing love. Loves children. Loyal. Has great social abilities yet easily jealous. Very stubborn and money cautious.

FEBRUARY: Abstract thoughts. Loves reality and abstract. Intelligent and clever. Changing personality. Attractive. Sexy. Temperamental. Quiet, shy and humble. Honest and loyal. Determined to reach goals. Loves freedom. Rebellious when restricted. Loves aggressiveness. Too sensitive and easily hurt. Gets angry really easily but does not show it. Dislikes unnecessary things. Loves making friends but rarely shows it. Daring and stubborn. Ambitious. Realizes dreams and hopes. Sharp. Loves entertainment and leisure. Romantic on the inside not outside. Superstitious and ludicrous. Spendthrift. Tries to learn to show emotions.

MARCH: Attractive personality. Sexy. Affectionate. Shy and reserved. Secretive. Naturally honest, generous and sympathetic. Loves peace and serenity. Sensitive to others. Loves to serve others. Easily angered. Trustworthy. Appreciative and returns kindness. Observant and assesses others. Revengeful. Loves to dream and fantasize. Loves traveling. Loves attention. Hasty decisions in choosing partners. Loves home decors. Musically talented. Loves special things. Moody.

APRIL: Active and dynamic. Decisive and hasty but tends to regret. Attractive and affectionate to oneself. Strong mentality. Loves attention. Diplomatic. Consoling, friendly and solves people’s problems. Brave and fearless. Adventurous. Loving and caring. Suave and generous. Emotional. Aggressive. Hasty. Good memory. Moving. Motivates oneself and others. Sickness usually of the head and chest. Sexy in a way that only their lover can see.

MAY: Stubborn and hard-hearted. Strong-willed and highly motivated. Sharp thoughts. Easily angered. Attracts others and loves attention. Deep feelings. Beautiful physically and mentally. Firm Standpoint. Needs no motivation. Easily consoled. Systematic (left brain). Loves to dream. Strong clairvoyance. Understanding. Sickness usually in the ear and neck. Good imagination. Good physical. Weak breathing. Loves literature and the arts. Loves traveling. Dislike being at home. Restless. Not having many children. Hardworking. High spirited. Spendthrift.

JUNE: Thinks far with vision. Easily influenced by kindness. Polite and soft-spoken. Having ideas. Sensitive. Active mind. Hesitating, tends to delay. Choosy and always wants the best. Temperamental. Funny and humorous. Loves to joke. Good debating skills. Talkative. Daydreamer. Friendly. Knows how to make friends. Able to show character. Easily hurt. Prone to getting colds. Loves to dress up. Easily bored. Fussy. Seldom shows emotions. Takes time to recover when hurt. Brand conscious. Executive. Stubborn.

JULY: Fun to be with. Secretive. Difficult to fathom and to be understood. Quiet unless excited or tensed. Takes pride in oneself. Has reputation. Easily consoled. Honest. Concerned about people’s feelings. Tactful. Friendly. Approachable. Emotional temperamental and unpredictable. Moody and easily hurt. Witty and sparkly. Not revengeful. Forgiving but never forgets. Dislikes nonsensical and unnecessary things. Guides others physically and mentally. Sensitive and forms impressions carefully. Caring and loving. Treats others equally. Strong sense of sympathy. Wary and sharp. Judges people through observations. Hardworking. No difficulties in studying. Loves to be alone. Always broods about the past and the old friends. Likes to be quiet. Homely person. Waits for friends. Never looks for friends. Not aggressive unless provoked. Prone to having stomach and dieting problems. Loves to be loved. Easily hurt but takes long to recover.

AUGUST: Loves to joke. Attractive. Suave and caring. Brave and fearless. Firm and has leadership qualities. Knows how to console others. Too generous and egoistic. Takes high pride in oneself. Thirsty for praises. Extraordinary spirit. Easily angered. Angry when provoked. Easily jealous. Observant. Careful and cautious. Thinks quickly. Independent thoughts. Loves to lead and to be led. Loves to dream. Talented in the arts, music and defense. Sensitive but not petty. Poor resistance against illnesses. Learns to relax. Hasty and trusty. Romantic. Loving and caring. Loves to make friends.

SEPTEMBER: Suave and compromising. Careful, cautious and organized. Likes to point out people’s mistakes. Likes to criticize. Stubborn. Quiet but able to talk well. Calm and cool. Kind and sympathetic. Concerned and detailed. Loyal but not always honest. Does work well. Very confident. Sensitive. Good memory. Clever and knowledgeable. Loves to look for information. Must control oneself when criticizing. Able to motivate oneself. Understanding. Fun to be around. Secretive. Loves leisure and traveling. Hardly shows emotions. Tends to bottle up feelings. Very choosy, especially in relationships. Systematic.

OCTOBER: Loves to chat. Loves those who loves them. Loves to take things at the center. Inner and physical beauty. Lies but doesn’t pretend. Gets angry often. Treats friends importantly. Always making friends. Easily hurt but recovers easily. Daydreamer. Opinionated. Does not care of what others think. Emotional. Decisive. Strong clairvoyance. Loves to travel, the arts and literature. Touchy and easily jealous. Concerned. Loves outdoors. Just and fair. Spendthrift. Easily influenced. Easily loses confidence. Loves children.

NOVEMBER: Has a lot of ideas. Difficult to fathom. Thinks forward. Unique and brilliant. Extraordinary ideas. Sharp thinking. Fine and strong clairvoyance. Can become good doctors. Dynamic in personality. Secretive. Inquisitive. Knows how to dig secrets. Always thinking. Less talkative but amiable. Brave and generous. Patient. Stubborn and hard-hearted. If there is a will, there is a way. Determined. Never give up. Hardly becomes angry unless provoked. Loves to be alone. Thinks differently from others. Sharp-minded. Motivates oneself. Does not appreciate praises. High-spirited. Well-built and tough. Deep love and emotions. Romantic. Uncertain in relationships. Homely. Hardworking. High abilities. Trustworthy. Honest and keeps secrets. Not able to control emotions. Unpredictable.

DECEMBER: Loyal and generous. Sexy. Patriotic. Active in games and interactions. Impatient and hasty. Ambitious. Influential in organizations. Fun to be with. Loves to socialize. Loves praises. Loves attention. Loves to be loved. Honest and trustworthy. Not pretending. Short tempered. Changing personality. Not egotistic. Take high pride in oneself. Hates restrictions. Loves to joke. Good sense of humor. Logical.

Tuesday, January 1, 2008

New Year's Resolutions...

So I said I would post my resolutions for this year soon the other day.... so its that time of the year. First I have some food for thought...

What do you think about this time of year? Do you make resolutions? Do you attempt to keep them beyond the first week? Do you forget all about them if you dont write them down and post them?

I tend to make them myself but then never write them down and never remember them. I noticed last year I wrote them down and I made a better attempt at keeping them. So I am asking you to write yours down too. This way you will have a way to remember this year and how you did try to keep them.

My resolutions this year are so hard for me and I want to really attempt to meet them this time.

My Resolutions:

1. Tell my family I love them everyday.

2. I want to be more loving toward them and try to reign in my temper.

3. Read the Book of Mormon cover to cover (that is what we are studying this year right???)

4. I want and will lose weight this year. I want to lose 50 lbs minimum this year.

These are my goals what are yours?