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1. If you were to attend a costume party tonight, what or whom would you go as?  I love dressing up like Glinda the Good Witch.  Most people know her name and being Glinda makes me happy.

2. What are your choice of toppings on a hamburger? Ketchup and Mustard would be enough but I also like lettuce, tomatoes and pickles.  No onions!  

3. You are chosen to have lunch with the President. The condition is you only get to ask one question. What do you ask? Do YOU Mr. President feel good about the decisions you have made?

4. It’s your first day of vacation, what are you doing? NOTHING!  WooHoo....sometimes nothing is good!

5. What is your concession stand must-have at the movies? Popcorn.....it just goes with being at the movies right?  I also like junior mints...frozen is better.

6. Which do you dislike most: pop-up ads or spam email? probably pop-up ads.  You can't help but see them.  The spam emails are easier to avoid and delete.

7. What do you think Captain Hook’s name was before he had a hook for a hand? Probably Captain Cook but really why does that matter?

8. Rock, paper, or scissors? I go for Rock!

9. Let's say a brick fell on your foot, and your kid is standing right next to you, what is your 'cleaned up’ swear word? Son of a Nutcracker or Shisk-kabob!  I started saying Shisk-kabob in high school when I was cleaning up my little potty mouth and it worked great.  Son of a Nutcracker comes from "Elf" and Kimleighel uses it all the time so that might pop out as well.

10. Which is worse, being in a place that is too loud, or too quiet? A place that is too loud.  I am loud enough but will adjust to my surroundings. I like quiet unless it's in a bowling alley then I think it's weird.  I walked away and got thinking Loud Places are usually because there's a lot going on which usually means fun so that would be different.

11. What is one quality that you really appreciate in a person? Honesty!  I love the thought of Liars pants being on Fire.  I have issues with trusting others because so many people are dishonest.

12. At the good old general store, what particular kind of candy would you expect to be in the big jar at the counter? Suckers and Jaw Breakers.  There should also be a Big Jar of Pickles for a Nickel.

13. What is the most distinguishing landmark in your city? There's the four way stop by the elementary school that might be.  Or possibly the Cemetery or Hooper Park.  That's all I can think of in good 'ol Hooper. 

14. Everyone hears discussions that they consider boring. What topic can put you to sleep quicker than any other? Sport statics....I really could care less about what happened or is happening is most sports.  I think sports in general get too much attention.  I don't mind sports but when I see people get so caught up in them and even let it affect their emotions I think it's too much.  If it's enjoyable that's good but when other emotions start coming out ....

15. How many times did it take you to pass your drivers test? One time!  I do believe it was easier back when I took the test.  We even talked to a guy that worked at DMV and he said the tests needed to be made over and just ask the questions without being so tricky.  Do you know it or not?

16. If you had to have the same topping on your vanilla ice cream for the rest of your life, what topping would you choose? Caramel.  I would have said Hot Fudge years ago but as my body changes it seems to make my tummy hurt if I get too much of it....and I always like too much.

17. What food item would need to be removed from the market altogether in order for you to live a healthier, longer life? Sugar....sad but true....I love sugar and eat too much of it.

18. You are offered an envelope that you know contains $50. You are then told that you may either keep it or exchange it for another envelope that may contain $500 or may be empty. Do you keep the first envelope, or do you take your chances with the second? Back at an earlier time of my life I would keep the envelope with the $50 and not chance it.  But now, I would chance it and hope for the $500 but wouldn't worry too much if I got the one with nothing.  I guess the risk would be worth it to me.

19. If you had to choose, which would you give up: cable TV, or DSL/cable internet? TV for sure.  I don't even watch it but I rely on the internet daily.

20. What is your highest level of education? I'm not finished....Mothers never are right?  I graduated from High School and didn't from College but have learned so much by staying at home and running it.

21. How much is a gallon of gas in your city? What was the highest it’s been? It's over $3 again but has been close to $4.

22. What kind of lunch box did you have as a kid? I didn't have one but would have liked a metal one with a cute picture on it.  I ate school lunch and actually liked it.

23. What would you rather have, a nanny, a housekeeper, a cook, or a chauffeur? Right now a Housekeeper would be wonderful.....but then again so would a cook.  I think Housekeeper though.

24. Would you rather be trapped in an elevator, or stuck in traffic? Traffic for sure.  I get claustrophobic and would go crazy.  At least being trapped in traffic you have space around you and air. 

So Much Good....

Barbie came across a Conference with Meg Johnson, Hank Smith, and John Bytheway all speaking together.  She mentioned it to me and I told her I would love to go with her.  Every single one of those speakers are wonderful and together they were fun and fantastic.  Each spoke of different trials and how them or others were able to get through them.  One thing that I liked hearing was that we should be honest and write down our trials and how we work through them.  Our kids might not have any idea that we have the trials we do and they could learn from them as well.  The way we get through our trials is very likely to help someone else get through theirs.  (I have always thought that)
A few highlights from each speaker....
John~HeeHaw...that's good, no that's bad scenario.  There is good in everything if we look for it. *John's kitchen burned but the good thing was they got a new remodeled kitchen and carpet around the house and new paint.  He also shared a quote by Joseph Smith Jr about little's passing..."The Lord take many away even in infancy, that they may escape the envy of man, and the sorrow and evils of this present world; they were too pure, too lovely, to live on earth; therefore, if rightly considered, instead of mourning we have reason to rejoice as the are delivered from evil and we shall soon have them again."
*Meg~A person starts to live when he lives outside himself....service!  When Megs brother was begging the Lord to allow him to suffer instead of Meg after her accident he heard: "what gives you the right to take away her challenges?"  Sometimes we try to interrupt what the Lord is teaching a loved one.  SMILE ☺  A "Smiler" appears to be more beautiful and competent.  You need to smile first and then you will feel happy....the feeling comes after the smile.  When you smile...everyone cares!  It rains on all of us...create new realities through service.
*Hank~"Laughter is no enemy to learning...Walt Disney"  It's our choice not abilities. Thomas Edison was losing his hearing but he noticed that by losing his hearing he was able to concentrate better.  Thomas's building was burning up and he told his son to go get his mother because she would never see a fire like this again.  He also said that the fire burned up all their mistakes and they would be able to start anew.  It's okay not to be happy all the time.  Being Faithful and Being Happy are different.  Don't allow your heart to be hardened by Hard Times!

I feel like I never get enough of hearing inspiring talks by good people.  I love being enlightened more and more and I really do think I am able to apply the things I learn.  I don't allow myself to get too overwhelmed like I use to.  I just try to apply a thing or two at a time but love hearing it all.  I love that Barbie and her girls shared their day with me and even gave up a better lunch so that I could ride with them.  We stopped at Einsteins Bagels so it would be fast since I needed to get home.  I love these ladies and each of their goodness and strength.

I got home in time to go to Ivy and Zaden's dance recital with Larry and Kimleighel. (we only had 3 tickets) I'm so glad that Trichelle and TJ saved us seats.  I knew the place would be packed and it was.  Ivy and Zaden both danced so well. I was so impressed with them and they both looked like they enjoyed themselves and had fun.  They made this gramma's heart and face smile.  Raising kids requires so much sacrifice and when you see them happy and having fun it's all worth it.  I admire each of my children that are now parents.  They are doing such a good job and have such great kids.

I loved looking down the row and seeing the wonderful families of my grands.  It made me smile to have everyone right there together.  These three daddies will forever be in our lives because of their beautiful children and I am happy about that.  I love and admire each of them so much.  They are all good men with wonderful hearts.  (I adore Martha and her boys too...just more family to love)

A Wonderful Rainy Day

What a cute couple Kay and Warren are!  I'm so impressed that they have been married for 40 years.  These days that is a big deal!  Kay and Warren attend the Special Needs program and I have fell in love with them.  Kay has a heart of gold but tries not to let others know that.  I think that her gruff appearance is a cover or protection for how she has been treated in life.  She has had some hard times but has got through them and seems so happy with Warren and her cute doggie, Cocoa.  I am not going to be able to make their Celebration and since Kay wasn't feeling good enough to go to SNAP last night I decide to go their house and visit them and to take them a little gift.  I think it made them both happy....it made me happy.  I gave them a picture of Christ and a few cute mugs with straws and treats in them.  I just wanted them to know that I was happy for them and that I love them.

I invited Carla to run with me just so we could enjoy each others company.  I know she doesn't mind meeting my friends and enjoys an out.  Carla is so sweet and is always giving others gifts.  She brought me a cute frame today and I am going to print our picture and put in it.  I love it..."God reaches out to us through the loving heart of a friend."  So true!  I was glad that I had a little gift for Carla as well.  For visiting teaching this month I gave my sisters cute note books to take notes after reading the conference talks...or for whatever.  I made Carla a notebook to record her blessings.  I was glad I had something for her since she did for me.

We talked about how God does use friends and family to meet our needs.  I have also learned that sometimes he uses strangers.  This morning I poked my nose in my brothers business but feel like I was inspired to do so.  He had misunderstood something and was tired and overreacted to someone that means a lot to him.  As I prayed for him and his friend the "thought" came to me that maybe this little "bump" in the road was so that they would know just how much they mean to each other.  I truly believe that everything happens for a reason and that there are lessons to be learned from every experience.  I found it interested after talking to my brother that I had posted this on face book before I even knew he was having a problem.

There really is a bright side to everything!  Satan however would love for us to think otherwise.  He is mean and nasty and wants us to be miserable. He whispers lies in our ears until we hear him and start to believe him.  If we are unhappy it's because we are listening to him.  Satan doesn't want us to be happy and so he will try anything to stop us from being so.  My brother has made such great changes in his life and Satan knows the good things that are happening and that will continue to happen and tried stopping them.  I told my brother that when I realize Satan is behind the "bumps" I know I'd better continue on the path I was on.  I posted this on face book after Bennett and my chat:

"have you ever noticed when you have a lot of good things going on in your life a "speed bump" usually appears?  It's because you are going in the right direction and "someone" isn't happy about it.  Don't let those speed bumps stop you from being happy.  Work your way through or over them....find that happy again."  That's how I feel....Look for the Bright Side and focus on all the Good Things Happening! (don't give satan another second of your happiness)

Food 4 Thought Friday

Food 4 Thought Friday!

A little feast without the calories!!

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Food 4 Thought Friday ~ This week's questions: ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 
Breakfast ~ How do you spend your evenings when you have no where to go? That's when I really love to read but it doesn't seem to happen often enough.  I also blog in the evening if I am home.
Lunch ~ Name three of your favorite restaurants located anywhere and three of your favorite that are local.  Captain George's Seafood Buffet in Virginia is really yummy! PF Changs in Provo, Macaroni Grill in SLC.  Around here I love LaFerovia, Long Horn Steak House, Texas Roadhouse, and Ruby River. I really love Sizzler too!
Dinner ~ What gets neglected the most at your home in the cleaning department? Walls and Light Fixtures.  I kind of forget about them until I can see the dirt.
Midnight Snack ~ What are some of your hidden talents?  Music...so hidden I really can't claim it but I love music and wish I could play the piano or sing.  I have learned that being a friend is a talent that was hidden or at least not recognized for many years.  I am also sensitive to others feelings and the spirit.
Recipe of the Week ~ (instead of your recipe for life what is it just for the week?)  Let YOUR Light Shine!

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I'm a Sub

(I realized I shouldn't share my number here) 

Yippee....I get to sub this summer!  Janae called me to sub for her today and I was so happy that I was able to.  I prefer subbing in the summer instead of being on a team.  I get to bowl for free and enjoy different people each week.  I decided to make up a sub card so that others would know that they can call on me.  I made it look like I know what I'm doing and like to strike. ☺  I got to bowl with Tina and Linda today.  I enjoyed visiting with them.  I use to bowl on a team with Tina until a few ladies quit.  Before I left I was asked to sub a few more times.

Carla and I hung out for a little longer after bowling.  We ran a few errands and just enjoyed visiting with each other.  I love being able to share feelings with my friends and I'm so glad that they are able to trust me to do the same.  Carla reminded me how wonderful my crazy, busy life is.  I wasn't complaining she just wishes her was busier.  Change and adjusting is always hard but something we all get to experience at different times.

Showering Heather with Love

Heather is a gal I met because of Cindee.  Years ago Cindee told me of Heathers blog and told me that I would really enjoy following Heather.  She was right.  I feel in love with Heather and her honesty and talents and wonderful testimony.  We decided to meet for lunch one day and after a four hour lunch we were great friends.  I served on Heathers Festival of Trees committee for about 4 years.  I always smile when I get an invite  or a Christmas Card from this cute friend.  I'm so glad that Cindee shared her find with me.  Heather is having a baby soon and I was invited to share this excitement with her.  I invited Cindee to come with me and meet this friend of hers face to face.  Heather was thrilled to finally meet Cindee.  It was so fun being a part of this celebration.  It was also very nice being able to spend some time with my sweet friend Cindee.  I admire the dickens out of Cindee....she's so close to perfect!

Count Your Blessings

There is so much in our life to be thankful for~yet, so often our focus is on our hardship and trials.  By taking time each week to focus on our blessings I know we will notice a positive change in our lives.  Even in our trials there are blessing....we need to look for them.

 One blessing I am grateful for today. Slow times....every now and then I like when my calendar isn't full and I'm not running all over the place.
An experience I have had that was a blessing to me. Since Mother's day was this week I'm going to share an experience that happened when Kevin and Braxton were both going to preschool.  Their teacher, Bev told me that one of the ladies helping her said that she just knew that Kevin and Braxton's mom must be a sweetheart because my boys were so kind and well behaved.  Such a blessing being told I was doing something right.

One Gospel Principle that is a blessing to me.  The Sacrament is such a blessing to me.  I'm so thankful that each week I have the opportunity to renew my covenants with my Savior and know that I am whole again.  Partaking of the sacrament is getting more and more personal to me and I imagine the priesthood holders performing this sacrament ordinance to be Jesus.  When I take the time is really ponder and think about this blessing it means so much to me. 
Something I have done to bless another.  Sister Frazier gave me a note for Mother's Day that expressed her love for me.  The note also said that I will never know all that I have done for her.  So just paying attention and acknowledging her must have meant a lot to her and blessed her life.
Who was a blessing to me this week? My family!  I have thought a lot about each of them this week and I'm so grateful to have them all as my family.  They truly are my biggest blessings!