I Meme

I am... A Daughter of Heavenly Father

I want... My kids and grands to be healthy and happy and to always be treated nicely
I have... the best family and friends
I wish... Insurance didn't cost so much and covered more
I hate... being around negative people
I fear... my kids or grands being mistreated
I hear... an airplane flying over
I search... the scriptures for answers to my prayers
I wonder... when our Savior will come again
I regret... a few things I have done even though I have learned from them.
I love...being around my family....and chocolate....and smiling. 
I never... want to be remembered for my faults and mistakes
I ache... literally...my back aches often
I always... try to do my best.
I usually... eat chocolate every day.  It just makes me happy from the inside out.
I am not... a mean person and I don't like to see others be mean 
I dance... whenever I hear happy music
I sing... most days.  I find myself humming or singing to myself all the time.
I sometimes... wish things were different..but remind myself...everything for a reason
I cry... when I feel the spirit or see someone else sad.
I am not always... in a hurry to go or do something...just a lot of the time. 
I lose... my mind when I over think things
I am confused... about Braxton's panic attacks
I need... to get off the computer and go to the store
I should...be ready for the day yet I'm not...blogging got me today.
These questions and meme came from HERE

Celebrating

It's the Relief Society's birthday and our Stake had a little celebration for it. We learned a little about each member of our Stake Presidency which was really fun and were able to do some service projects.  Kimi and I helped make book marks so that the missionaries can give them to investigators and new members.  It reminded me of when I was in Italy with Justin and his friend a member there gave me a metal book mark so that I would remember her.  They also had some other entertainment throughout the day while we worked on the service projects.  I was asked to be a part of a line dancing group but I was in Hawaii when they practiced and  and the next time they practiced I couldn't go either.  I'm glad I didn't because Kimi had planned some things that took time and we ended up sneaking out after making some bookmarks.

Kimi got her hair cut before the Relief Society party.  We went and bought dye so I could color it after attending the party. We also went to the credit union so Kimi would have money for her California Tour next week.  We came home and I dyed her hair before she went out with a friend to the movie.  I love that Kimleighel knows that Birthdays are to be celebrated...not only on the day of the birth.    It was fun spending the day with Kimleighel. It's fun for me that she likes spending time with me. It makes this mommy feel good!

Kathy O

We were suppose to have Book Club today but the others couldn't come and so Kathy and I decided to go play anyway. We kept our playing on 25th street today. We had lunch at LaFerovia and then strolled down 25th street looking for the building where Kathy's grandpa had a pharmacy.  I knew it had to be on the corner right by Wall Avenue since the address was 108 25th street.  The problem was that the building had been completely remodeled so it wasn't feeling familiar to Kathy at all.  We ended up stopping at pawn shop and talking to a guy I grew up with and he knew a lot about the stores on 25th street.  He even thought he might be able to find an old medicine bottle from Kathy's grandpa's pharmacy....she's hoping!  We went into a store where they do paint parties on canvas.  I like the idea but think it's a little pricey.  There is a place you can do ceramics too and I know a lot of mom's and kids go there.  Trichelle has taken her kids there but again I think it's a little more than I want to pay.  Kathy pushed me into an Adult Novelty shop and I spun myself around so fast and exited as Kathy stood there and laughed.

(I bought Honey Comb...there's a reason it's called that!  I love this candy it reminds me of my grandma Bessie and mom.)

I love Kathy so much....she is so much FUN!  When we first moved to Hooper, Kathy was the RS President and came to visit me.  I liked her right away.  I'm glad that we became friends.  We have so many fun memories together.  We have traveled to New York City a few times and have many memories that crack us up from those vacation.  We have played racket ball and tennis together.  We have went and supported our guys in the Senior Olympics and had a great time together at those events.  We have attended the Black Foot Fair together for over 17 years and have lots of fun memories there.  We both rode a Mechanical Bull one time at the fair and even had a video to remember it.  Kathy started a Book Club and invited me to be in it.  She also did a dancing with stars party for many years.  This girl is just fun!  I love spending time with Kathy...always so much fun!

Food 4 Thought Friday

Food 4 Thought Friday!

A little feast without the calories!!

Feel free to play along for some yummy fun!  Go HERE

Food 4 Thought Friday ~ This week's questions:
   
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Breakfast ~ If today was your last day on earth, what would you do right now? I would write my hubby, kids and grands a note expressing my love for them.  I would also want to write notes to my friends that matter so much to me.  I would leave a list of my passwords for my family so they could get on my blog, face book and email.  I would blog one last post expressing my love for life and God.  I would share some of the important things I have learned...the easy things that make life more enjoyable like: simplifying, smiling, positive thinking, trusting the Lord in all things, keeping the commandments and how they aren't restricting but freeing.  I would share about families and staying close to each other and always loving and supporting each other and honoring our differences instead of making fun of our differences.  I would pray for peace as I leave this world and enter the next. I would be Happy!

Lunch ~ How do you deal with stress?  It depends what is stressing me.  Sometimes I get frustrated and angry and no matter what is stressing me I usually cry.  I always pray and pray hard that I can find the positive and focus on the good...that I can accept the now and still feel peace.  Most of the time I eat...I'm a stress eater!  Usually the things I eat, my comfort foods are full of calories and not good for you but for some reason I find comfort in food.  I always talk about the stress in my life.  I'm sure when the stress involves my family they don't appreciate that I talk but I never try to put them down and will even express that.  I also feel that sharing the stress with others helps them realize that we all have "stuff" that stresses us out and no one is alone no matter how wonderful my life might appear to others.

Dinner ~ Name your top pet peeves.
*Dog Poop on our lawn since we don't own a dog....grrrrrrrr
* I despise chewed gum...it totally grosses me out. 
* LDS Immodesty...when leaders preach about modesty but aren't
*When others don't clean up after themselves.
*The garbage left on the counter right above the garbage can (how hard is it to open and drop?)
*Letting stinkers in the bedroom.
*Being interrupted when I am reading or blogging
*Laundry not being brought down every day
*"poop" talk (any kind of talk about poop gags me)
"Being punctual
*Meaning what you say and being Honest (11) 

Midnight Snack ~ When was the last time you did something just for yourself and what did you do? Monday I went and got a pedicure.  I just went by myself and enjoyed every minute of it.

Recipe of the Week ~ (instead of your recipe for life what is it just for the week?)  To Appreciate the Past and cherish all the wonderful memories.  Be glad you had the time with others that you did and the experiences that you had.  Even be glad for the challenges and the things you learned from them.  Cherish the Present!  Enjoy the ones you love and the health you have because things change so quickly. Make Fun Happen Every Day! Accept the Future....things will be different and maybe not like we planned (probably not) but we need to accept the things in store for us trusting in the Lord.

I'm Addicting

Being a human we have the tendency to have addictive behaviors.  When we like something we want more.  I think it's just part of being human.  Some of the things I have been addicted to that come to mind right off the bat are:  Chevron Cars...I started buying them when Jaydan was small and had to get everyone.  I still have those cars and notice that there have been many new ones made and a part of me still wanted to go buy them.  Rubber Stamps...I have hundreds...why?  because I was addicted to them.  I don't use many of the stamps I have but get panicked at the thought of getting rid of them.  I know I have had other addictions but those are the ones I thought of right away.

I didn't add chocolate to the list because like this picture says it is addicted to me....Chocolate finds ME...it wants ME, it loves being stored in my drawers and cupboards and consumed by ME and My Friends.  I feel blessed to be addicted by Chocolate.  I hope that I make Chocolate as Happy as Chocolate Makes Me.  I love being addicting....it makes me feel happy!  If you are not addicted to Chocolate you should be.  Chocolate makes you happy.  It calms a troubled heart.  It coats the mouth like nothing else can.  Chocolate changes life.  After you become addicted to Chocolate, Chocolate becomes addicted to You...and there is not many things in life that will make you feel better.

A Juggler at SNAP

Tonight at Special Needs we had a Juggler come and perform.  The juggler was a fun guy and was silly as well as a good juggler.  Everyone seemed to really like him.  Nate, the juggler, used huge knifes and included a head of lettuce and made a "tossed" salad...there was lettuce everywhere. ☺  He juggled three apples while eating them too.  He also used carrots at one time.  I think the food was funny and even funnier as his young assistant would pick things up and eat them.  (his son was his assistant)  To top off the night we went outside and Nate juggled with fire....it was "hot". :)

Have I mentioned how much I enjoy this calling of mine?  It's so rewarding working with the Special Needs...they truly are extremely special.

Mal is my Pal

I love this pal of mine.  She is truly one of the best people on this earth.  I love our visits.  Today we met for lunch.  We were going to celebrate Kathy's birth but she wasn't feeling well and had to postpone.  Mal and I went anyway and our visit was perfect.  I love Mal's insight on things.  We talk about everything and actually share our testimonies with each other in a way.  I sat there a few times with tears in my eyes feeling so blessed to have such a wonderful friend.  I admire my friend so much.  Mal is so kind to everyone and is one of the best mom's I know.  Her focus is her family.  Because her focus is her family she has a very good one.  I love everyone of Mal's kids and her cute hubby.  They are just such a great example of how families should be.  It's been such a pleasure growing up with such a wonderful friend.  I ♥ Mal!