Weirds Things About Me

Ok - long time and no time to post but something sparked my interest...I have read blogs that people are being tagged and posting things that are different about them or just weird quirks in their personality and I thought of some that drive me crazy ... but it's just me.

1. I hate dumb questions - I know their is no dumb question people say, but I say YES THERE IS! Like "What's For Dinner?" when they know the day has been crazy or I am up to my neck in grandkids and they can't smell or see anything. I hate that question, I have been listening to it for 30 years multliple times a day and don't want to hear it again!!!1 Or "What is This?" being yelled from the other room - I don't know what it is because I have no idea what you are seeing or holding or talking about...You get the idea?

2. I love paper and doing things with paper - no not scrapbooking - on any given day I have all of the colors of paper in stock and waiting for a project to show up. You could call me a paper junkie.

3. I go crazy sitting together with family when people start picking at things, fingernail biting (can't stand the noise as they bite into the nail), picking intently at their toe nails or junk in between their toes, scabs that never heal because they are constantly getting picked at, or zits on their back or arms that they have to get distorted just to reach them. Do they think nobody is watching - My thing is do those things in private not where everyone is watching - it is discusting and very distracting.

4. Along with my paper fettish I love notebooks - I don't know why. Whenever I am planning something I get a new notebook and color coordinate everything including the pens, post it notes, stapler, paper clips, etc. In my old age I can't remember things as well so I like to have a notebook to keep track of things. Right now I have an orange binder going (Brian's Wedding), pink binder (YW) Black & Pink binder (Church History class) - I am phasing out the Red and Black Binder (Jordans Wedding) Blue Binder (Cruise to Alaska), I will retire them but have them stocked up waiting for the next event - on stand by is a green binder (old Nauvoo trip) and purple binder(Old disneyland trip). But not to worry along with each binder I have a matching bag with water bottle. Although my orange water bottle was taken over by Alexa in Rexburg so not to worry. Strange I know but I am weird that way.

5. I am not a sauce person. I love spaghetti but hate alot of sauce, I love pizza but ask for small amount of sauce. I just don't like it juicy - Keith makes fun of me because he loves lots of sauce so when we make homemade pizza we each make our own and we put the spaghetti sauce on the table so we can dish our own - Just not a juicy person.

6. I am weird about water in my eyes - My eyes are very sensitive and I don't like water in them - when I swim (which hasn't been for a long time) I swim with my head out of the water. Weird but true - even in the shower I am careful not to get water in them...

Their you have it weird things about me or things that make me crazy - ok lets hear from you!

What Happened To My Babies?

I remember the day that each of them was born, I remember what they were like as little children. They were so good and sweet and fun. I try not to remember when they were teenagers. But I have always been told if they were good and sweet as little children then they will be that way when they get older.

Guess what it's true. I love my kids, each one of them have different personalities,

different likes and dislikes and they all are taking different paths but the thing that makes me proud is they're all heading in the right direction.

What more can a mother ask for.

You go kids - you go...follow your dreams,

believe in yourselves, work hard, learn from your mistakes

and stand tall

but most important

Remember Who You Are...and you can't go wrong.

Dad and I are behind you 100%.

You are my miracles!

Walking In A Winter Wonder Land...

The Saturday after Thanksgiving we went up near Rainier and cut down a Christmas Tree. It was so beautiful, peaceful, and a wonderful day for the 3 of us. We wish we could have had the rest of the family with us but we are so glad we went. It didn't take us long to find 2 trees that would work in our house. We hiked a while, ate lunch, drank hot chocolate then headed home.

Great Day Spent Together!

Now we just need to get the trees up, if only April would stop getting hurt.

I Love These Pictures!!!

We were in Escondido, CA this summer at the Lawrence Welk Condominiums, I think Ben and Laura were at a Padre game and we were baby sitting. The kids are playing in the shower.

They are just so stinkin' cute. In the top one Conner lookes like he is going to turn on the water I love the look on the Camerons face - but don't worry Jakob has his foot on Alexa ready to stand on her. Looks like on the 2nd one Alexa is going to the bathroom and Cameron is going to climb in Alexa's lunch bag. They had so much fun that night - being together in the shower.

I am sad to think that we will all be apart for Thanksgiving - that 3 of my children are in Rexburg. Thank goodness they have each other and Cori and Colin are there to take care of my boys - the good news is exciting. I just can't wait - Cori and Colin are risking their lives and coming for Christmas. The boys are coming home. We are so excited. It will be fun to all be together again. Crazy as always but fun. It will be good times - especially since Brian is heading off to Basic Training then AIT. Who knows what the future holds for our family. But for now I am excited for the Holidays and to see what trouble/fun/craziness my cute little grandkids get themselves into. Maybe this time we can get Baby B's in the picture.

The Miracle for Today

Is my family - we love them so much and are very grateful for who they have all become. They have all taken different paths but are all headed in the right direction. We are happy and proud of them. Maybe who ever reads this could count your blessings and look for your own miracles just for today.

Why Is Everything I Want So Expensive?

http://www.pleasanthillgrain.com/Bosch_Universal_Plus_Mixer_MUM6N10UC.aspx

Click on the this link and you can read about the above mixer.

I wish I could talk to someone who has one of these or something similar. I want one for Christmas - they are so expensive but I really want something to make bread and mix large batches of cookie dough. I have a Kitchen Aid but it only makes small batches. I don't want to knead bread by hand, it is to hard so I just don't do it. Is there anyone out there who reads this blog who has any experience with the Bosch mixers and could give me any input? This is the newest version - it sounds wonderful. I have always wanted a Bosch and hope this one would be a great one and last forever.

Where Did She Come From?

Now the above picture is so cute, my baby holding her sisters baby. Both so innocent and sweet, but wait...

It is interesting when I go through my pictures I find all of these strange things that randomly appear. My youngest seems to have an obsession with the Camera. Her Dad says we are not deleting them because we have to save them and show her boyfriends. Who knows when she does it - I think she is a Closet Movie Star!! (Side note - she does all of her own filming in case you couldn't tell!)

The reason I was looking through my pictures was because I wanted to find the grandkids in the shower this summer while we were on vacation - I got a little sidetracked when I spotted the above pictures. I'll save that for another time, this deserves the whole blog.

Miracle of the Day

Brian called and said that his truck had broken down and he had to leave it at work. This after we had helped him with a new Alternator and a new Battery just this week. He said it could cost as much as $1000.00 to get it fixed. He was pretty bummed. Dad's on a campout so I told him to go ahead I had Christmas Money that we could use to help get it fixed. Thanks to Colin who along with his Cute & Lovely Wife Cori has helped Brian out more than once, he helped him figure out that it was JUST A FUSE!!!! Brian called and said go ahead and go Christmas Shopping (thanks for the permission) I'm thinking the real miracle is Colin and Cori just happen to be living in Rexburg so they can help him on a regular basis - Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!!

Ready or Not, Here We Go!!!!!

Brian reports to Basic Training - February 4th, 2008 at

Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri for 9 weeks.

Then he flys to...

Goodfellow Airforce Base in Texas for 13 weeks and 1 day of extensive Fire Fighter training . Below is a link to read about his training - intense is all I can say.

http://www.goodfellow.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123037221

I have had alot of hard things to overcome as a mother - this was the hardest by far. As for Brian - his dreams are coming true. We love him and pray for his success, safety, and well being. You go Brian - You Go!!!!

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Miracle For The Day

When Brian signed up he was told that there was no room for him in the Fire Fighting Training Course. They only take 6 per year and it was full. The computer declined his request. A phone call was made but still no results. Then someone dropped out at the last minute.

He was in. A dream, an answered prayer, and a miracle.