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