My oh My

MY....what dirty hands and a big smile you have! ☺

Flushed My Troubles Down

I know that we are to trust Jesus Christ and His atonement.  I know that it's important to let go of our troubles and give them to Him since he has already paid the price.  I was having a hard time doing it or even knowing how and so today I wrote down a few of my troubles that I have absolutely no control over....things that are out of my hands....and I flushed them down the toilet.  I'm hoping that this will help me to remember that I let them go and that I'm not holding onto them any longer.  Being concerned is normal but letting those concerns pull you down and cause you to have health issues is ridiculous.  So hopefully this will help....bye bye things I have no control over.

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 to JOIN IN!!! 

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Breakfast ~ Who was your hero when you were a child, and what did you do to be like them? I'd have to say that my parents were my hero's.  I didn't necessarily do things to be like them but I did do things so that they would be proud of me.  I worked hard at getting good grades.  I did my best in everything.  I tried hard to obey and honor them.  Even though I didn't consciously do things to be like them I am like them in many ways.  They each have qualities that I applied to my life.  Honesty, hard working, kind, gentle, happy and simple are qualities that I got from my parents.

Lunch ~ What do you think the most ultimate gift of the world is? Christ!  His birthday, atonement and resurrection are the ultimate gifts to the world.  I am so thankful that I have been taught to know and love Jesus Christ.

Dinner ~ If you were in the Miss America talent competition, what would your talent be? I think I'd have to just speak..I like to talk and I would share some of the things I have learned in this life.  I didn't think I had a talent since I don't sing, dance, or play an instrument (even though I use to) but I have learned that kindness and compassion are talents and I have those.

Midnight Snack ~ What's the best dinner you ever had? The first thought that came to me was my mom's chicken dinner and fried pork chops.  My mom was the best cook!  The only thing she cooked that gagged me was some fish one time....it was gross!  My dad smoked his fish after that.

Recipe for the Week ~ (instead of your recipe for life, what is it just for the week?)  Opposition comes to us all but because of the opposition and trials we get we are strengthened and pushed to a higher level! So I guess it's okay to embrace the opposition in our life and know that it is truly for our good!

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Fun Friday

The kids had a day off from school for Easter today and so I got to see them.  Kimleighel had a dentist appointment this morning and so she brought the boys here a little before.  Zaden came running in and gave me a big hug.  There is something wonderful about the grands initiating the hugs that makes my day even better.  My grands are all so darling....man do I love them all to pieces.

The dentist was running way late and so me and the boys hung out in the waiting room for an hour and a half.  Behr ended up falling asleep.  Ivy called while we were still at the dentist and she was at my house already.  Thank goodness she is old enough to be by herself.  I had to keep reminding myself that my kids were tending their younger siblings at her age.  We hurried home when Kimi got done.  Me and Ivy played Five Crowns while Kimi kept score and Zaden watched mind craft stuff.  I love having the grands over.  After playing cards with Ivy I played the Wii with Zaden.  I don't play it enough and I am not good at it.  We were racing cars and I seemed to be stuck by a fence most of the time or I'm trying to find my way back to the track.  I ran into many cows if they were in my way.  I can barely watch the screen I am on but somehow Zaden has the ability to watch all the screens and knows everything that's going on.  He encourages me even though I stink.  At one time my arms were moving all over as if moving them would help my car go in the right direction....it's my thumb that has control..not my arms!  Anything for the grands! haha ☺

Carla and Roger invited Larry and I to dinner.  Carla is so thoughtful.  She knew Larry and I needed something since we are both experiencing more stress than usual.  We love hanging out with Roger and Carla.  They are some of the best people around.  We went to LaFerrovia because it's our favorite.  After driving through Freddy's for a frozen custard we went to Carla and Rogers and relaxed in their hot tub.  This time of year is the perfect time to enjoy a hot tub.  It was relaxing.  My body is so short that if I sat on the seats the water came up to my chin.  So I had my feet under me most of the time to keep me a little above the water.  I love our friends and do feel like some of the stored up concerns were released.

God Blesses us Through Others!  Sometimes it's easy to recognize!  I'm thankful for my friends!

Loss Of Sparkle

Today I spent a few hours with a dear friend of mine.  I smiled while we chatted.  I continually count my blessings and was trying to focus on all the good things happening around me.  There is so much good!  My friend looked into my eyes and said you seem stressed.  I quickly reviewed what I had been saying and wondered if I was talking louder and faster than I normally do.  While those thoughts were running through my head she said.....I know what it is.....You have lost Your Sparkle.  As if on cue my eyes filled with tears but I am strong and wouldn't allow them to flow....I blinked them back.  She then told me that for the first time ever she wasn't jealous of me having seven children.  We've talked multiple times what a blessing having seven children is.  But with everything there is opposition.  Since I do have seven children and four more added to them through marriage, and nine grands and two on the way there's a little more concern that fills me up. (I'm full)  I don't mean to worry it just happens.  I don't think I focus on the little concerns but my subconscious knows and reminds me every now and then that opposition happens, and it happens to everyone.  It's life and it's real.  I can smile all I want, and write down pages of blessings and listen and sing uplifting songs all day but deep down my soul and heart hurts sometimes.

As a wife and mom and just plain human being I want to be able to make everything right.  I want to help others to be happy and not experience trials or pain.  I plead constantly with Heavenly Father for those things.  I know His plan is best in the long run and He knows what trials we need to learn certain things.  Maybe I am being a slow learner right now.  Maybe my blood pressure medicine has crazy side effects that are not in sync with my life style and mind set.  I'm not sure what's happening or why but one thing I know for sure is I want my Sparkle Back!

I looked up the side effects of the bp medicine and they are:
cold or flu symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat, fever;
dry cough; yep but just occationally 
muscle cramps; yep
pain in your legs or back; yep
stomach pain, diarrhea;
headache, dizziness; lightheaded
tired feeling; or sleep problems (insomnia). very tired
itching, hands, feet  everywhere
So I'm pretty sure much of my lack of sparkle is from my new medicine....not liking this at all.

Celebrating Kimleighel

We had a great time Celebrating Kimleighel turning 20!  She had her day planned for months and it was fun.  She slept in and then got ready to go to lunch.  We picked up Trichelle, Behr and Jaydan and went to Chili's. Jaydan and Kimi got a lunch special and Jaydan ended up paying for Kimi's as her birthday gift from him.  (I think just coming to lunch was all she cared about but I appreciated his kindness)  We waited for our food longer than normal and because we had been there so long we forgot to order dessert.  If Kimleighel remembered she didn't mention it because we left full with no dessert.

We took Jaydan back to his house and went to Deseret Book to get Kimi a CTR ring.  She chose the prettiest one.  That was our gift to her.  After getting a ring for her finger we went to Station Park in Farmington.  Kimi loves Gordman's and so that is where we spent most of our time.  She had a basket full of clothes and was all smiles. ☺  We visited a few more stores quickly and then headed over to It's Sugar.  Kimi loves sugar like her mommy does and it was as if she was in heaven.  She was so excited with the LARGE sizes of everything and ended up leaving with a big bag full.

I love candy stores too. They are so bright and cheery.  I didn't end up getting anything there but Trichelle picked up a few things for Easter.  Trichelle found a few funny items...."flinging poo" and "dingle berries". hahaha    Justin uses the phrase "dingle berry" often and Trichelle was going to buy him some but opted for a picture instead since that little box cost $15.  Fun Times!

We had a fun time shopping and being with Kimleighel.  We arrived home just before Larry got home.  We waited for him and Jared to get a lose cow back on our side of the fence and then we went to Sizzler for dinner.  I guess I didn't get a picture.  We all enjoyed the salad bar and Larry added a steak to his order.  On the way home we picked up a pie! My kids aren't big on birthday cakes and I think most of them prefer pie...at least I hope that's how it is! ☺

What a Fun Day with a Fun Girl!

Kimleighel is 20

Wow...the last 19 years went fast!  Kimleighel is so excited to leave the teenage years behind her.  She's looking forward to all that's a head of her.  Kimleighel is becoming her true and wonderful self.  I remember when she received her Patriarchal Blessing and thinking....where is "that" girl? ☺  Since Kimleighel graduated and rid herself of some toxic friends her light is bright and wonderful.  Kimi is happy more often than not and so loving.  She's a joy to have around.  Kimleighel is good for me.  She loves me and tells me all the time.  She likes spending time with me and always wants to spend her birthday with me.  Sometimes I take all that for granted but I really do love and appreciate her for being like that.

I know that Kimleighel is going to blessed for her goodness and pure heart.  I'm excited to see what's in store for her.  It's fun being a part of her journey.  I love all her excitement and silliness.  Kimleighel has her focus where it should be.  She has some wonderful goals and is learning more and more the power of thinking positive.  I sure do love this beautiful daughter of mine.  I'm lucky to be her mommy!