good week!

This week I had a lot of fun with some of my friends and family. On Monday I went to lunch with Kellie Cooke and we had a great visit. (she doesn't like her picture taken) It was so nice just sitting and visiting. I love Kellie more all the time.

Then Larry had a day off Tuesday and we had planned on going to the Temple but he was really sick. I did what I could for him and then I went to the Temple with my kids, Justin, Natalie and Kevin. I was really glad Kevin drove because it was snowing pretty hard in the canyon and it would have freaked me out. We went to the Logan Temple because the Bountiful is closed right now. It was a nice session and I just felt good. We went to Fredrico's after for some lunch. I loved spending time with my kids......I sure do love them all!

Since Larry was sick and I didn't really have any other responsiblities we snuggled a lot. I didn't worry about getting sick. I just loved being by my sweetie. So it was nice having him home sick for a few days. On Wednesday I felt that Jen Simpson needed to talk. I was right and so I met her at Bagels & Buns and really we just talked. I brought home the bagel sandwich for Larry. (at least half of it and the chips) Jen had been down and had thought about calling Larry or one of the boys for a blessing but kept talking herself out of it. I was really glad I had that "feeling" about Jen and that she was able to get a blessing. I love Jen! (I forgot to take a picture)

Thursday I went bowling and did quite well. At least I was consistant. I like bowling because I can tell I make others happy. Some even tell me that I am their favorite and they love that I love life. I just hope to spread happiness around. I think that is my purpose on Earth.....to help others smile! After bowling I met Ann for lunch. It seems that Ann and I only see each other once a year or so and we miss each other. I love Ann and when we talk we always notice how alike we are. We think and feel a lot of the same ways. We totally get each other. It's cool to have friends that are so like me. (I have 3 that are so similar) Thursday Night Kimi and Jared had a choir concert which is always enjoyable.

Friday I was a sub for bowling. I improved each game and had a good time. (of course I did) That night Larry and I went out with the Taylors. Kim and I grew up together and she was even in my Wedding Line. Larry plays soccer with Kim and her kids so we see them every week. I am glad that we decided to go to dinner. We really did it to get our kids together. Braxton and Karleigh came too. I think they had fun together but I don't think it will ever go further than just friends.
Needless to say this was a busy and fun week! I loved every day. Larry teased me about not having to cook since I went out so much. I brought him home leftovers though and I have noticed they have been eaten. I did cook dinner a few times this week. So my family was taken care of and so was I.

Car Wash

I needed to post this event all by itself. It happened on Wednesday before I met up with Jen. I had gone to the store to get some medicine for Larry and decided to stop for gas and a car wash. I was going through a car wash like the picture. You put your car in nutural and enjoy the ride. Right away I noticed water dripping from my sun roof. I was trying to see if it was open and about that time water and suds came right in the passenger window which was completely open. I just bust up laughing as the inside of my car got soaked. I was trying to get the windows closed and noticed the back passenger window was also opened a little. I am not sure how the windows got opened but I was laughing my guts out. Seriously it was so funny to me. Have you ever laughed hard by yourself? I think it makes it even funnier. I couldn't stop laughing. I pulled out of the wash and was really glad that this place had towels to dry your car. I needed a bunch. I grabbed the towels and wiped the inside down first. Water was pretty much everywhere. The back mat was pretty soaked but I was able to get it all wiped up.

My car ended up being a little (or a lot) cleaner than I had anticipated. I was still laughing and decided to share why with the girl wiping down her car. I asked her if she wanted to hear something funny and shared my story. She laughed too and I told her it was okay to share but I didn't want her saying "some old lady" went through the car wash with her windows open. I told her I blamed it on being 50 but she didn't need to share that part. Her mouth dropped and her eyes went wide and she said she thought I was only in my 30's. (like her) Right on baby! It was totally worth going through the car wash with my windows open. The girl made my day! She also wanted to know what creams I used.....I wish I would have been quicker and told her it was the wax from the car wash. hahaha

My Favorite Song Right Now

I love this song! My whole life I have struggled with believing I was enough. Deep in my heart I believed it but I always let others influence me and chose to just not believe it. I still question this at times but am much better at believing that I am amazing just the way I am. I try to help others realize that too. We are all amazing just the way we are! We are different from each other for a reason and that doesn't make one of just better or more amazing than the next! I know Heavenly Father thinks we are Amazing Just The Way We Are! Heck and who else matters? (no one!)

"Just The Way You Are"
[Verse 1:]Oh, her eyes, her eyes Make the stars look like they're not shinin' Her hair, her hair Falls perfectly without her trying She's so beautiful And I tell her everyday (yeahh)
I know, I know When I compliment her she won't believe me And it's so, it's so Sad to think that she don't see what I see But everytime she asks me "Do I look okay? "I say

[Chorus:]When I see your face (face face...) There's not a thing that I would change' Cause you're amazing Just the way you are And when you smile The whole world stops and stares for a while' Cause girl you're amazing Just the way you are

[Verse 2:] Her lips, her lipsI could kiss them all day if she'd let me Her laugh, her laugh She hates but I think it's so sexy She's so beautiful And I tell her everyday Oh you know, you know, you know I'd never ask you to change If perfect's what you're searching for Then just stay the same So don't even bother asking if you look okay You know I'll say

[Chorus:]When I see your face There's not a thing that I would change' Cause you're amazing Just the way you are And when you smile The whole world stops and stares for a while' Cause girl you're amazing Just the way you are The way you are The way you are Girl you're amazing Just the way you are

[Chorus:]When I see your faceThere's not a thing that I would changeCause you're amazing Just the way you are And when you smile The whole world stops and stares for awhile Cause girl you're amazing Just the way you are Yeah

Bazaar but Funny

So Sunday morning I put in a new contac lens and threw my old one down the toilet. I couldn't see with the new lens and so I opened another one and tried it. I couldn't see with it either but left it in thinking it was better than not having one in. I use a contact for my left eye to see far away. Needless to say everything was mostly blurry on Sunday and when we got home I took it out. So my lens case now had two new lens since I had tried two that day. I got the others lens out and was going to take them back to the eye doctor since I was sure I had the wrong prescription. On Monday when I woke up I could see pretty good and even when I went outside I could see as far as when I had a contact in. I thought it was weird but also awesome! (a miracle) This went on until today when I woke up and thought it really feels like I have a contact in. When I forget about them and sleep in them my eye is a bit blurry and watery in the morning for just awhile. So I went in and pinched my eye like I would if there was a contact in it and I was getting it out......and guess what? There was a contact on my eye! That's what is so bazaar~ how in the heck did I have a contact in if I still had the two from Sunday! My guess is that there were two in the new container and when I couldn't see and went to replace it one came out and the other one stayed in place. hahaha No wonder I couldn't see on Sunday. I was wearing two contacts without knowing it! And the reason I could see Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday was because I had a contact in without knowing it! Crazy and Funny!

Best Valentine! Happy Birthday Jaydan!

Twenty one years ago our family got the best Valentine ever! Jaydan John Ropelato was born. Thank goodness for Doctors and nurses and monitors and oxygen. If I wouldn't have been in the Hospital getting started this boy wouldn't have made it. I decided to get started so my Doctor could be the one delivering this baby. I really wasn't in a hurry to get this guy here because life was already so busy. Thank goodness I did make the decision to be started. Our Jaydan had a square knot in his umbilical cord which was also wrapped around his little neck. Needless to say the baby wasn't getting enough oxygen. I knew we had a problem when the nurse came in and put an Oxygen Mask on me. (hadn't had that with the first four births)

The Doctor came in quick and was able to get Jaydan delivered. The little guy was as blue as the Doctor's gown. I remember the nurse or Darinda taking him over and putting Oxygen in his face. He pinked up pretty fast and has been pretty healthy and happy since!

Jaydan has always been such a joy! Easy, easy baby for sure. I could take him anywhere with me and he just played where I put him. He wasn't a busy body....thank goodness. (I already had a few of those) Jaydan was just my buddy! I thought having a birthday on Valentines was very appropriate for him since he was and is such a love.

Jaydan has always been so easy going and good. I don't remember ever getting mad at this kid. (he swears though that I broke a yard stick on him but I can't even imagine that. Plus I can't remember having yard sticks and using them on the kids) The only time I remember being really frustrated with this cute kid was when he was in 8th grade. He had hit puberty and didn't care about his grades. He said he cared but didn't have the drive to do much about it. I went to school with him a few times and even sat in a class with him. At that point I figured he would have to decide how bad he wanted to graduate. I wasn't going to go to school again. That's really the only time though I really remember getting after this kid.

Jaydan is such an awesome, fun, loving, tender, funny, kind son. I am so glad he's mine! Jaydan really is the best Valentine!

caught ya

Larry and I went into Dilly Dally's today to pass a little time before we went to visit our friend at the prison. We were going down the aisle with all the St. Patrick decorations. I put a hat on Larry as I said "kiss me I'm Irish". We kissed and right then the owner of the store walked by that aisle and said "caught ya". We just laughed and chatted with him a minute. He asked if we were embarrassed but we weren't. He said he would have been and is when him and his wife get caught in the back sharing a kiss. It was even funnier when Larry got a text from another friend saying he heard we were kissing in the store. hahaha I told Larry we probably made their day! I know it made mine! I love sharing kisses with Larry even if neither of us really are Irish!

I BELIEVE IN CHRIST

Today I taught Relief Society and the lesson was on our Testimony of Jesus Christ. How well do we really know Him? We know so many things about Jesus but how well do we know Jesus? I know that through my experiences in my life I am getting to know Him better. I am thankful for all the experiences that bring me closer to Christ. They are usually the hard times that do it but oh so worth it. I love my Savior! I know that He lives! I know He knows and cares about each one of us on a personal basis! (it's true!) I know that because of Him I can return home to my Heavenly Parents. I love Jesus! I am trying to be like Jesus! I want to help others to know Him and trust Him! I am so thankful for Jesus, for his example, his life and his death. He is my King, my Hero, my Friend! Oh my I love Him so much!