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Wahoo, an award.. Thank you Angie!

Here are the rules:

•thank and link back to the person nice enough to give you the award

•share seven things about yourself
•pass the award along to seven other bloggers who you think are fabulous
•contact the bloggers you chose and let them know about the award


7 things about me (wow this is hard):

1. I'm too hard on myself. Even when things aren't my fault, I blame myself.
2. I'm not that good at being a friend, in that I mean that I'm not good with phone calls, texts, or even emails. I love my friends dearly and would do anything for them, but its hard for me lately. I just wanna be a hermit most days, its getting sad.
3. I've never seen clearly how people see me until lately, its a real eye-opener.
4. I have been a stay at home mom for 2 years now and as much as I love it, I know I need to work. Problem is, I can't convince anyone that I'm better than the other 200 applicants.
5. I hate shopping. I only like to go when it is for a specific thing and it something really fun or expensive.
6. I'm gaining weight daily and I'm almost to the point I thought I would never be.
7. I love to cook, probably part of the blame for Number 6. Also, I love watching food network and could do it all day.

7 people I wanna know about (Sorry if you've already been nominated):
Sherry
E
Jayme
J
Robin
Leah
Sweet Pea

Day 30

A Dream for the Future...

Phew, I made it! I can't believe I have written 30 posts in 30 days... Lets see, a dream for the future. Well, I kinda touched on this a little yesterday and an obvious answer for any TTC'er would be a healthy pregnancy followed with the birth of a healthy baby. But, I also would like just to be happy. I dream that my family will be happy. While I know that there will always be trials and tribulations, I dream and hope that everything will be ok for my family and that we will live a 'happy' life.

Day 29

Hopes, Dreams and Plans for the next 365 days...

Hmm, I must admit that I haven't really thought alot about this. I do have a few things that are clearcut in my mind as hopes/dreams and goals...

1st - I'm still trying to find at least a part time job and this is proving to be difficult after a year of really active looking, I feel I'll be lucky to find one by the new year and I'm hopeful that I'll find one by this time next year.

2nd - Of course there is a baby somewhere in the dream, at least to be pregnant with one ready to come within the next year... We are TAB now because of money issues, but still hoping it passes soon.

3rd - I actually just hope for good health for my family. That we won't have any major illnesses or even many minor ones.

As for my plans, I kind of throw plans out the window because they never quite work as I'd like, but I would like to pay our home completely off or at least a good chunk out of it. Also, it is my goal to go to the temple and get married to my husband in the next year. I have a dream that all of us bloggers are rich enough to plan a huge convention/vacation and get to meet each other and have a GRAND ole time. :)

Day 28

Inside the Handbag/Purse

Let me just start off by saying that I hate purses and I always have, I have never been the type to want to carry around a purse and up until I had children I would shove things in pocket or find the smallest purse I could. Then came kids, which I loved because I got away with a diaper bag and just put my stuff in there too... Now I have a regular sized purse that carries the normal stuff, i.e. wallet, checkbook, pens and gum.. and it also carries fruit snacks, napkins, wipes, bandaids, and a bunch of papers that somehow get given to me at different stores, clinics or schools and I just shove them in there until I clean it out. My purse is not huge and doesn't have a bunch of stuff in it compared to others I have seen, but my DH still teases me about my 50 lb bag.. :)

Day 27

Worst Habit

Well, I have 2...

***Overeating - I'm trying to work on this and keep it under control, but I am an emotional eater and lets face it, I have a lot of emotions running through me right now...

***Fingernail Biting - Yeah, I can't help it even though I know its gross. I have quit for like 3 weeks once but like the overeating, I don't even realize I'm doing it until its too late!

Day 26

Week in Detail

This is such a challenge for me. While I love blogging and feel ok sharing many things with you ladies/men?, I don't feel like I should indulge in detail my life... Even though many do, even more so on Facebook, I will tell you, it has been a good week and leave it at that. Besides...after yesterday's post, just multiply that by 7 and you will have my week. ;) Hope I'm not coming across as unfriendly, just nothing to post.

Day 25

Day in Detail....

I'm not sure if this is most given days or today in general... Either way, it makes for a pretty boring read that could also be triggery... You've been warned.

I usually wake up at 5:15 and make my DH's lunch/snack box (weekends & most Saturdays) and take the furbaby out for a tinkle. Today, however, I got to sleep in until 7:00 a.m., went back to bed a short time later and didn't wake up until 9:00, it was flippin awesome! I never get to do that.

Me and my husband had a date scheduled for 1:00p.m. to go to the temple, as mentioned in yesterdays post. But when we got there, it closed early for a Women's conference so we went and got ice cream instead. Thanks to my mom for watching the kids for the date. I went and got them a little later. We grilled for dinner and throughout the day just hung out and watched college football.. ROLL TIDE.... I usually put my girl in the bath at night and my boy gets his in the morning. Tonight I gave her a bath and also my furbaby, not at the same time of course.... Then I put them to bed at 10:00p.m. on Saturdays...usually they go to bed at 9:00p.m. DH usually goes to bed early too so that leaves quiet time for me for a good hour. What do I do during that hour? Blog and catch up on facebook... Boring, I know..

The only difference during the week is instead of college football, it is scanning for job interviews, cleaning house and just doing off the wall stuff....

Day 24 - Updated

Where I live...

Ogden, UT

It's a pretty big city, especially if you ask my husband who is from smalltown, usa. I think that it is UT's 2nd or 3rd largest city. I live on the North end of Ogden so it isn't in the big part of the city, but we still have plenty around us. We are a 20min drive from the mountains and about 2 hrs to the North is ID, 2 hrs to the West is NV, and 2 hrs to the East is WY...so if we want a day trip..its not hard to get out of UT. One thing that is here that may not be in your neck of the woods are LDS Churches. Here in UT, Mormons settled and the amount of churches here are similar to the amount of Baptist churches you will see in the south. We also have an LDS temple in almost every city here where you may only see 1 in each other state. The bottom picture is of the Temple.

Day 23

YouTube Video

Unfortunately, I don't have sound on my computer right now and I don't really go to the YouTube videos because of that, so I don't have anything to post... Sorry. :(

Day 21/22

Oops, seems I've gotten behind...

Day 21- Recipe

Easy Tator tot casserole my family loves...

* I cook the tator tots in the oven while cooking the ground beef mixture.

In a casserole dish layer

• 2 cans French-style green beans mixed with 1/2 cup of French's fried onions
• 1 1/2 lb cooked, seasoned ground beef or turkey mixed with can of Cream of Mushroom Soup, don't add water or milk, just soup. (or any cream soup, celery is good too).
• Cooked Tator Tots
• Cheese

Because everything is cooked before layering, you really only need to put in the oven long enough to warm everything. I usually leave the oven on 450 from the tator tots and throw the casserole in there for about 10-15 mins.

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Day 22 - A Website

I'm pretty boring but there are a few websites I have to go everyday...

• Utah Jobs (looking for a job of course)
• Fac.e.book
• Blog.ger

Day 20

Hobby

I love to read, even though I don't do it nearly as much as I used to. Some of my newer hobbies are blogging and facebooking, gotta love technology. Other than that, I just love to Chill'ax with my family at home...

Day 19

A TALENT

I don't consider myself to have any real talents but as of the last few years I guess I would say that my talent it to mess everything up. That and not be able to get a job. I must be the worlds worst applicant since I have applied for so many jobs here and in Alabama and nothing comes my way. I have a talent of being miserable lately...

Day 18

My Wedding...

2 words...what wedding?  I am married and thats what counts, but we didn't really have a wedding. I love my husband with all my heart and when we got together I really didn't care that we were just going to the courthouse to get married.. But in all reality, I do feel a little cheated and like I missed out. I was married before to my childrens bio father and was married at the courthouse then... There is still a part of me that wishes for the real wedding.

We are going to get married in our church's temple next year though and that will make up for it. Again, I'm not complaining as I love my husband very much and that means more to me than a big wedding.

Day 17

Art Piece

It doesn't specify that this is something I've done and its probably a good thing since most art projects that I start, don't ever get finished. When my husband was baptized, a lady in our church gave him a gift that was handmade. We didn't even know her at the time and it brought us to tears. It is very special and gives our home that extra special spiritual feeling. I tried to get 2 views but photos don't really give the detail of it justice.

Day 16

Song that makes me cry (or nearly does)

I can't hear this song without feeling overwhelmed with emotion. I bought the Mercy Me CD quite a long time ago without even knowing who they were or what kind of music... I fell in love with the whole CD but mostly this song... "I can only imagine"

Day 15

Dream House... (Yes, I skipped Day 14, but still had a post so its all good, right.)

So there was this house that, when I was 10, I used to tell my mom was going to be my house. It was perfect in my eyes. It was a Colonial style white house with the patio/balcony on the second level. I loved it. Well, I didn't buy the house obviously but in my head I still picture it or something similar as being my dream house...that is, if money were no object. This would be my house, or at least very similar. This is the backyard view but I still love it and it still has the balcony on the second level and in my mind it is in the master bedroom.

Some of the necessities for my dream home would be:

• HUGE Kitchen with lots of counter/cupboard space.
• Big bathrooms with huge tubs that I can fit in.
• Not too many bedrooms, just enough for us, but big enough for all our stuff.
• Swimming pool would be awesome, especially if it had hot tub too...

Of course this is all a dream, but it sure is a nice one!

Poor DH

After 2 weeks of what he thought was a toothache... I've been telling him it is either a sinus infection or wisdom teeth.... HE has to get 2 wisdom teeth out. The one on the bottom right is laying flat and pushing into his other teeth and the top one is coming in crooked too... so at the ripe old age he is, he gets to go under tomorrow to have them done... Please send good wishes and prayers out to him....

On another note, the dentist wanted to find someone to take them out today because of the Emergent situation, he can't even drink without hurting... But there is an oral surgeon that fit him in tomorrow. His work is being a jerk. He is always there and puts in his time but when he told his boss that he would need to leave at noon tomorrow and wasn't sure if he could come in Weds, the boss told him he had to come in at 4am to make up tomorrows 2 hr loss and that he wouldn't approve Weds because it was end of quarter and wasn't 24 hr notice....last time I checked Weds is 48 hrs away so I don't see why he's being a jerk. So now we have to worry about him getting fired since he is in the 6 mos probation period still if he ends up having to call in. I told him to go all high on Lortab and when he gets hurt or falls, we'll sue 'em and retire. :) Not that I'm sue happy, but I was pissed!

Day 13

A Fictional Book

I don't know where to begin on this post. I have been thinking about it for a few days, ever since I saw this on the list. All I can say about today's post is I love most fictional books that I read.  I can't just name one book. My favorite fictional books are ones that show people going through hard stuff and get a good happy, unrealistic ending. I know that it is probably really dumb, but I want to be that book with a happy ending. I know that we have to go through stuff to make us stronger and better, and in the end its supposed to be worth it...but its so hard to see that rainbow through a bunch of clouds. Therefore, I'll read about something fictional and pretend that its real.

Day 12 - 150th blog

Something I'm OCD about...

Well let me put out the disclaimer that there are many many things that I am OCD about but one that sticks out as a sore thumb to others is my NUMBERS thing. I can remember almost anything or relate anything to a number. I'm sure it really annoys my DH, but I have a thing for numbers... However, I do have a friend that is worse than me since hers is the number 4 only and she can relate anything to it...LOVE YA A!

One other thing that sticks out in my house is my Kitchen. It bothers me for anyone else to use my pans, utensils, cook or even clean in there... My husband should feel lucky but apparently I'm a NAG about it... Oh well!

I have many others but I won't go into them... Hope you all have a lovely Sunday.

Day 11

A recent photo of me...

HI! Just me!

Day 10

Photo taken of me over 10 years ago....

How about 27 years ago??

My mom has this on fb scanned as 1 photo so you really get a 2 for 1 deal. The top one is with my cousin who is a year younger than me and we were so close like bro and sis, especially since I was an only child. The bottom one was with my first boyfriend ever, but it really doesn't count since I was only 3 right??

Day 9

Photo taken by me...

I don't know if any of my readers are familiar with UT, but we have the Great Salt Lake and with that comes an island called Antelope Island. It is huge and filled with buffalo, antelope, coyotes, and different wildlife. It is really neat and the kids love it. If you go in August or September, you are bound to almost run into the buffalo because they are nearing round up. I chose these photos to show mainly because most of my photos are on CD's and these ones happen to be on computer, but also because I think it is awesome to be so close to nature.

So the top photo I took with my DH's camera since the Buffalo was on my side of the road, but I also had to include a photo that he took because they were so close to the road. Don't mind the date, his camera wasn't reset and shows a date when we were still in AL. Lastly the bottom photo is from the island, looking back towards where the cities are close to the mountain, but you don't see the city and the lake seems to go on forever! You will see the road that visitors come in on..

FML - TRIGS

Trigs....

Just found out that my step-daughter is pregnant and due April 24th. Wonderful! Unmarried, no health insurance, no job and couldn't take care of her first one without others doing it for her.. AND...nevermind. I know that babies are blessings, but I don't know how to be happy right now. At least after her trying for a year, she got her wish. FML

Day 8

Photo that makes me sad...

Actually, it more makes me feel really guilty.. On July 21st, 2009, we were in a car accident. I wasn't texting while driving, but I had just gotten done and my mind was very preoccupied. We had just moved into our new home in a new town 3 weeks prior and I didn't know that country roads well. I was going too fast for comfort and ended up running a stop sign that dead ends at a Major Highway. Luckily, no cars were on that portion of the highway at the time. Because it was a dead end though, there was nowhere to go except to hit the cable box and telephone pole, we missed a huge power pole by about 6 inches that likely would have cut our car in half. Unfortunately, my son took the most. He had broken ribs, punctured lung and bleeding spleen. He had to be taken to Pensacola to be watched in the ICU due to the spleen. I still feel horrible, especially when looking at these pictures. Oh and the little 'dimples' on his side are the scars from when he was a baby and had to have his left lung taken out and had a chest tube...this kid has been through alot! I don't use my phone at all while in my car.

Day 7

Picture that makes me Happy!

Whenever I am having a hard day, there are actually 2 pictures that I like to look at. The 1st on is on DH's baptism day and it is in my phone, so whenever I am not at home and having a hard time, I look at it. I never thought that the baptism would happen and the day is extremely special. My cousin was the one who baptized him, he is the one towering over us.

The 2nd one is on my home computer and I look at it all the time, it has my favorite 3 people in it so it is PERFECT!! I can't look at any other pictures and get as happy as these ones make me.

Day 6

20 Favorite Things



1. Family – This includes husband and kids, of course, they are #1.

2. Big Hugs – I’m talking big FAT BEAR HUGS

3. Curley – My doggy, who thinks he’s a kid.

4. Church – This probably ranks right up there with Family, God is good.

5. Cuddle time – Priceless

6. Coloring Contests – Breyna usually wins, but its still fun!

7. Scriptures – This would be up there with church if I understood them better.

8. Good Books - Especially when I want to get lost I something.

9. Cooking – Probably my FAVORITE hobby.

10. Cell Phone – More of a security feeling in case of emergencies.

11. Internet - I have connected with so many people that have touched my life.

12. Good Home Cooked Meals – Nothing better than Comfort food.

13. Nightly Monopoly Game – Yes we play almost every night, its our family thing.

14. School – Cause even though I love my babies, I need quiet time.

15. Cherry Coke – Love IT!

16. Licking the bowl after making Brownies – Who could disagree?

17. Nightly Family Prayers – Love listening to the kids when its their turn.

18. Lounging clothes – Nothing better than comfy clothes!

19. Swimming on a HOT day – Or any day for that matter.

20. Ice Cold Water – I love drinking water, but it has to be ICE COLD.

Day 5

Favorite Quote


I have many favorite quotes and most are stolen from blogs that I read daily... But instead of writing the millions that I love, I'm going to post the GOLDEN RULE... It really isn't a quote, but it is what I try to live by and it has helped me.

"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you!"

I live by this, or I try..nobody's perfect. I try to forgive easily even when I haven't forgotten. I try to be nice to the mean. I try to be a good person. So if any quote makes an impact on my life..it's this one.

Day 4

Favorite Book

This is really hard for me because I LLLOOOOVEEEE books! I love to read. That is one thing that I truly thank my mom for, she was always reading and it set an example for me. When I was on bed rest, I picked up about 12 books at a time, guess how long they lasted.... 1 week usually!

But when it comes to choosing just 1, I can't. I love Christian Romances the most if I have to choose a category. When I'm reading and I get lost in the book, I usually want it to have a happy ending because I know that in real life, it usually wouldn't...to me that is awesome.

In Elementary, I loved Judy Blume books. In Junior High, it was the Babysitting Club books. In High School, it was the Sweet Valley High Books. Now, mainly I like Jack Weyland..he is an LDS author. But like I said, I love anything that is like real life, but BETTER! One thing that I haven't gotten into is the T.wi.li.ght series, I'm not a vampire fan...

Hmm, maybe I'll get off here and go indulge myself to a day of reading.... TTYL

Day 3

Favorite Television Show....

I wish that I could offer something with substance. Had you asked me 3 years ago, it probably would have been CSI or Law and Order or something like that. But now, I don't need substance because I don't really watch and regular shows, I watch alot less TV now that I'm married to my DH and I'm thankful for that.

Now, there is a bad to this too. I indulge in reality TV and programs that are just Drama. I find that these are the shows that unwind my stressed life because I laugh at how stupid they look on TV... BAD I know, but it is what it is.... When I'm watching TV, it is probably one of the following...

• Wipeout
• Desperate Housewives
• Bad Girls (They like to beat the crap out of each other... I LOVE IT)
• I didn't know I was pregnant (Mainly cause I wish it were me)
• Maury (only once in a while, can't take too much!)

Day 2

Fave Movie...

This one is hard because I am a SAP. I love most romantic comedies that I see. I guess this one goes back to my childhood again, "Steel Magnolias". This hits even harder now that my cousin is diabetic and on a pump. I still can't watch it without bawling. Plus, I used to wish that I had long, curly, red hair just like Julia Roberts. This is also the reason that "Pretty Woman" is my 2nd favorite.

A few more favorites I have:
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
Marley and Me
Must Love Dogs

See, I just love the sappy stuff....throw in the comedy and I can't stop watching.

Day 1

Fave Song

"I will always love you!" the version sang by Whitney Houston.

This will always be my favorite because ever since I was in 7th grade I tried to get this song perfectly in sync with Whitneys voice. I am nowhere close, but I have to admit that when it comes to this song, I can hold my own... But only on this song. You see I'm a closet singer. I sing to everything, but I know that I'm not really good or even in tune most of the time, but with this song, somehow it just works for me.

So...whats yours?