I'm grateful:
#204- the weather seems to be cooling off a little.. almost to less than 100 anyway!
#205- for toilet paper.
#206- for my toothbrush.
#207- that it is a holiday weekend, which means I get more time with Eric! ...even if we are doing homework the whole time. :)
#208- for the new temple video. I love it.
#209- for Landon's cute video for his fundraiser!
#210- that our new apartment has a big bathtub!
Friday, August 30, 2013
Holli's #302-350
302-350
-"mom your going to get bigger and bigger and bigger and really huge and then poop out your lots of babies."-Blayze
-I had a sudden burst of energy and deep cleaned my room. I put away all the clothes that don't fit me in boxes. Now my closets and drawers are way less full. And everything has a place.
-I'm grateful I actually have more things than I thought that still fit me.
- I grateful that Cade lived with us.
-I'm grateful he moved out so we could start getting ready for the baby.
- I'm grateful I remembered to pay the boys insurance before it got canceled.
-I'm grateful Emily Faced Timed me and told me about her race....I just wish we had extra money that we could donate for her.
- I'm grateful for Chelsea's question on Path... It made me really think and ponder.
-I'm grateful that the Laundry mat has an extra large 8min washer that fit the cushion to the cool white chair we got from Todd. It looks bran new.
- I'm grateful for Arby's chicken cordon blue sand which. Yummy!
- I'm grateful for Blayze's teacher recognizing that he needed some extra one on one time and let us know. He is now enrolled in Title 1 a program that with help him with his reading everyday for 30 min with a special teacher. I know its probably the effects of his medicine but hopefully this will help him learn to cope with it.
- I'm grateful that I usually have skinny ankles and hands
- I'm grateful that I don't have a bad headache today
- I'm grateful that I can feel my lil girl move. It's a great reminder for me through out the day that I'm doing my job.
- I grateful Brenley doesn't hate me for leaving her cute teal wedges down.... I did not know that Presley is a jealous dog and eats her stuff (just her stuff not Eric's) when she's gone on trips. Whoops!
- I'm grateful for old love letters and cards that I've kept from Jeff that I can read through.
- I'm grateful that all of Blayze hospital bills have not gone into collections yet, especially since we have not been able to make payments on most of them since I've been off work.
- I'm grateful our landlord noticed they were going to shut off our water and paid our bill for us.** We got an outrageous water bill because there was a huge water leak while we were out of town.... So I was in shocked when we got it. I tried to work it out with our water comp. but they wouldn't budge. We couldn't pay that much so we just waited till Jeff's next pay day came, welp apparently they couldn't wait. So thank goodness for our landlord was outside doing yard work when the water comp. showed up. He actually was able to talk them down a little since it was a leak so it all worked out.
- I'm grateful for the power of tithing and the miracles that happen from it. I'm so glad for the peace that it brings to me. I know that no matter that we will be ok The Lord will provide. It might not be fun living paycheck to paycheck but at least I'm not worried sick about money all the time.
- Jeff's sexy body. I still think its sexy even while I'm pregnant.... He just smells funny ;) (well all boys do!)
- I'm grateful that Jeff takes the boys with him to work out.
- I grateful for the foot rub Jeff gave me.
- my nails are pretty while I'm preggers.
- talented photographers. I love looking at their amazing pictures.
- My friend Tasha let me borrow a bunch of baby girl stuff; Swing, baby bath, carseat, stroller, and playpen.
- fun apps on my phone.
- Justin Timberlake and NSYNC
- Me and Jeff's little bird house I keep on my dresser that is a symbol of a commitment we made to each other. I love seeing it a remembering what it means.
-I'm grateful to be starting a "mommy and me" book with the boys where we can write and draw pics to each other. They each will have there own book that we can save.
-I'm grateful Blayze has friends at school.
-I'm grateful from Brenley "gratitudes" on her trip to Washington DC. I love Washington!
- I'm grateful Eric answered my question to him on Path about the Tomb of the unknown soldier. I never got to go over there to see that sight when Jeff and I went to DC for a Saladmaster trip.
- I love Eric's excitement with our American History. I believe that Eric prob would have been a major part of our history books right a long side our amazing forefathers had he lived back then.
- I grateful for my testimony and the strong spirit I felt when Jeff and I went 5 years ago. I still get choked up when I think about the undeniable feeling I got that our Forefathers have excepted the gospel. I'm so grateful for that testimony I gained. I can't wait to meet them in the next life.
- I'm grateful Gma D. is on PATH all though I might have to tone it down now on some of my post ;) I bet my "hairy booty" story about made her fall over.... And I'm glad Jeff doesn't post on PATH anymore because he would defiantly not be Gma D's favorite anymore ;)
- I'm so grateful that my friend Alaina gave me a gel manicure.
-the yummy club sandwich I ate at the Main Street Cafe.
- oatmeal butterscotch cookies that our Bishop brought over.
-our Dairy Queen now sells Orange Julius.... So YUMMY!
-Landon's cute video about his fund raiser and his glasses with a mustache.
- Drive throughs. It's so nice to not have to get out of my car.
-Blayze loves talking to my belly....and she usually starts wiggling when he does. But every time Jeff tries to feel her move she goes still. Maybe he will be the baby whisper and will be able to get her to sleep easily when's she here..... Or maybe she's already getting him trained that what she says goes and already beginning to wrap him around her little finger. Hahaha!! Can't wait to find out.
- that I have boys to get ready for school. The are easy I don't have to do their hair & they wear T-shirts and jeans. I wake them up at 7:20 and we are out the door by 7:40.
-the gas station that's right by our house is open 24/7 I was craving apple juice last night at 10:30...so I went and got me some at the gas station and once I hot home and drank it, I was able to go right to sleep :)
-nights when I don't toss and turn and get up 5 times to go to the bathroom. I love those few great nights where I actually sleep soundly.
- I'm grateful that garments don't leave "panty lines" on my large rear end. That the last thing I need... More attention to my biggest body part :)
- I am grateful for hair on my head. It makes me look prettier.
- I'm grateful for my desire to get up and do something these past few days. Hopefully it lasts the rest of my pregnancy.
-I'm grateful for Labor Day weekends that make you want to BBQ with friends and family.
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Brenley's Gratitudes #141-203
So I wrote a long post and thought I saved it to drafts, but alas, I did not. I'm so behind! To be honest, I've verbalized many gratefuls recently thinking I should write them down but I didn't, so I should probably really be almost to 200.. but oh well! Here we go...
I'm grateful:
#141- that I was able to finish block 1 quickly.
#142- that I was able to have a couple weeks off between block 1 and 2.
#143- for camping. It is so nice to be out in nature and escape the heat of the valley.
#144- for camping with friends! I'm so glad we started the tradition to get together every year since graduation! Even though 5 years isn't a lot, we've been consistent and have really made it happen.
#145- Eric's parents let us borrow their truck to go camping and we got to sleep in the bed of the truck under the stars.
#146- Presley had so much fun camping! It was fun to see her enjoying the outdoors and being good!
#147- Presley was good with our friends' kids! She really loves kids!
#148- we didn't get sprayed by skunks while camping! There were like 6 skunks walking around our campsite every night and they'd get up close and personal! So happy they went their merry little way with their stench intact.
#149- I always leave the campouts each year being so grateful for Eric in my life and the incredible husband he is, and the wonderful relationship we have.
#150- that Eric gave me the VIRGINIA quarter for our last anniversary!
#151- that we were able to save monies to be able to actually go on our trip.
#152- that our plane(s)- all 4 of them- took off and landed safely to and from where we were going.
#181- that Kelcie and Taylor Robinson let us stay at their place for two nights in DC. It was fun to see her again and to get to know Taylor better. They are a cute, fun couple and were so hospitable! They both made us yummy food and we played some fun and hilarious games. They were just really nice to spend time with!
#182- Eric looked so freakin hott when we were getting pictures taken. Fo' real!
#183- for everyone who took care of Presley for us while we were gone. You guys rock. :)
#184- the chance we had to go to the Washington DC temple- it was beautiful and amazing! The Celestial Room has been one of my favorites I've seen!
#185- the chance I had to get to know Shar.
#186- that Shar introduced mom to Herbalife.
#187- that mom is getting healthy and feeling good about herself!
#188- that mom has found a healthy way to loose weight as well as a healthier way to live. She's looking great!
#189- the times I was able to stop in for a shake before school and visit with Shar. She was truly an amazing woman!
#190- that I feel great drinking shakes!
#191- that I actually "eat" (drink) breakfast now, which is healthier!
#192- that our new apartment has a 24hr gym! I really am determined to use it and try to get to a point where I enjoy working out.
#193- that Eric loves shopping. He is so funny and like a girl best friend, but my husband at the same time. He love trying on clothes and showing off in the dressing room. And dannnnnng does he look good!
#194- that Eric is good at remembering family prayers in the morning and at night.
#195-196- I told Eric how grateful I was he continues to make the bed in the mornings.
#197- that we are close to being certified to adopt! We only have one more (15 page) document and our home study to do! WoopWoop!
#198- that Jeff seems to like Presley now. He like really hated her before and then all of a sudden he likes her!
#199- for FaceTime. It is fun to be able to see who you're talking to and to get to look at them instead of just hear their voice.
#200!!- I have earned a second bead and got caught up a little to the rest of you fools! :)
#201- three words. Ben's Chili Bowl. Go there! yummmmmmm!
#202- I'm grateful for anyone who actually took the time to read all of these gratefuls! Kudos to you!
#203- Oh, and I'm grateful for this little grasshopper guy who hugged my hand!
I'm grateful:
#141- that I was able to finish block 1 quickly.
#142- that I was able to have a couple weeks off between block 1 and 2.
#143- for camping. It is so nice to be out in nature and escape the heat of the valley.
#144- for camping with friends! I'm so glad we started the tradition to get together every year since graduation! Even though 5 years isn't a lot, we've been consistent and have really made it happen.
#145- Eric's parents let us borrow their truck to go camping and we got to sleep in the bed of the truck under the stars.
#146- Presley had so much fun camping! It was fun to see her enjoying the outdoors and being good!
(This is her with Alix's husband, Ben)
#147- Presley was good with our friends' kids! She really loves kids!
(She willingly went in there with them and sat down for this picture!)
#148- we didn't get sprayed by skunks while camping! There were like 6 skunks walking around our campsite every night and they'd get up close and personal! So happy they went their merry little way with their stench intact.
#149- I always leave the campouts each year being so grateful for Eric in my life and the incredible husband he is, and the wonderful relationship we have.
#150- that Eric gave me the VIRGINIA quarter for our last anniversary!
#151- that we were able to save monies to be able to actually go on our trip.
#152- that our plane(s)- all 4 of them- took off and landed safely to and from where we were going.
#153- soooo grateful Eric drove the rental car the whole time!
#154-155- I told Eric how grateful I was that he drove!
#156- the weather was absolutely (and unusually) lovely the whole time we were in Virginia/Washington DC. August is usually the absolute worst month to go and it was seriously perfect weather!
#157- that we love traveling together.
#158- that we have the opportunity to travel as often as we do.
#159- that we were able to see the capitol of our great country.
#160- I saw petrified wood from Holbrook at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History!
#161- for the beautiful architecture we saw. It was very pleasing to the eye!
#162- for the chance to see George Washington's House! I absolutely loved being there and everything we go to see there!
#163- that we can feel the spirit and sacredness of places our founding fathers were.
#164- for the chance to see the changing of the guard of the tomb of the unknown soldier in Arlington Cemetery. Awesome, powerful experience! I was very touched.
#165- for the men and women who fight and give their lives for the protection and freedom of our great country.
#166- Eric was so happy and excited to see every little thing during the whole trip. Is eyes lit up and he was just so thrilled to be there! It was so fun to see. :)
#167- there was only ONE open seat on the flight home and it happened to be next to Eric and I so we got to have the row to ourselves on the flight home. Second time that has happened to us and we absolutely loooove snuggling and stretching out on the flight home!
#168- we found an apartment to move into!
#169- we get to move out!
#170- only 2 weeks until we get the keys to our apartment!
#171- I was able to purchase and redo a bedframe/night stand set.. I'm excited to see it all put together and finished!
#172- I've started Block 2.
#173- I got 100% on my math test on the first day of class! woohoo!
#174- I get to go to a hospital for block 2, instead of a nursing home!
#175- My clinicals are on Thursdays instead of Sundays- yay!
#176- Eric started his Master's program at ASU for his Masters of Public Policy.
#177- I was able to help Eric in one of his classes about healthcare policies by explaining medical terms to him and I actually knew what I was talking about which was cooool and exciting!
#178- for Jessica, our photographer who took pictures of us for half price for our adoption stuff! She is so fun and talented and I can't wait to see all of the pictures!
#179- my hair is looking good.
#180- that Amanda, a friend in our ward, did amazing things to my hair so I didn't have to look trashy while Holli is out of commission makin a baybeh.
#154-155- I told Eric how grateful I was that he drove!
#156- the weather was absolutely (and unusually) lovely the whole time we were in Virginia/Washington DC. August is usually the absolute worst month to go and it was seriously perfect weather!
#157- that we love traveling together.
#158- that we have the opportunity to travel as often as we do.
#159- that we were able to see the capitol of our great country.
#160- I saw petrified wood from Holbrook at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History!
(It says Holbrook, Arizona by my hand. :))
#161- for the beautiful architecture we saw. It was very pleasing to the eye!
#162- for the chance to see George Washington's House! I absolutely loved being there and everything we go to see there!
(That's George's house behind us!)
#163- that we can feel the spirit and sacredness of places our founding fathers were.
#164- for the chance to see the changing of the guard of the tomb of the unknown soldier in Arlington Cemetery. Awesome, powerful experience! I was very touched.
#165- for the men and women who fight and give their lives for the protection and freedom of our great country.
#166- Eric was so happy and excited to see every little thing during the whole trip. Is eyes lit up and he was just so thrilled to be there! It was so fun to see. :)
#167- there was only ONE open seat on the flight home and it happened to be next to Eric and I so we got to have the row to ourselves on the flight home. Second time that has happened to us and we absolutely loooove snuggling and stretching out on the flight home!
#168- we found an apartment to move into!
#169- we get to move out!
#170- only 2 weeks until we get the keys to our apartment!
#171- I was able to purchase and redo a bedframe/night stand set.. I'm excited to see it all put together and finished!
#172- I've started Block 2.
#173- I got 100% on my math test on the first day of class! woohoo!
#174- I get to go to a hospital for block 2, instead of a nursing home!
#175- My clinicals are on Thursdays instead of Sundays- yay!
#176- Eric started his Master's program at ASU for his Masters of Public Policy.
#177- I was able to help Eric in one of his classes about healthcare policies by explaining medical terms to him and I actually knew what I was talking about which was cooool and exciting!
#178- for Jessica, our photographer who took pictures of us for half price for our adoption stuff! She is so fun and talented and I can't wait to see all of the pictures!
#180- that Amanda, a friend in our ward, did amazing things to my hair so I didn't have to look trashy while Holli is out of commission makin a baybeh.
#181- that Kelcie and Taylor Robinson let us stay at their place for two nights in DC. It was fun to see her again and to get to know Taylor better. They are a cute, fun couple and were so hospitable! They both made us yummy food and we played some fun and hilarious games. They were just really nice to spend time with!
#182- Eric looked so freakin hott when we were getting pictures taken. Fo' real!
#183- for everyone who took care of Presley for us while we were gone. You guys rock. :)
#184- the chance we had to go to the Washington DC temple- it was beautiful and amazing! The Celestial Room has been one of my favorites I've seen!
#185- the chance I had to get to know Shar.
#186- that Shar introduced mom to Herbalife.
#187- that mom is getting healthy and feeling good about herself!
#188- that mom has found a healthy way to loose weight as well as a healthier way to live. She's looking great!
#189- the times I was able to stop in for a shake before school and visit with Shar. She was truly an amazing woman!
#190- that I feel great drinking shakes!
#191- that I actually "eat" (drink) breakfast now, which is healthier!
#192- that our new apartment has a 24hr gym! I really am determined to use it and try to get to a point where I enjoy working out.
#193- that Eric loves shopping. He is so funny and like a girl best friend, but my husband at the same time. He love trying on clothes and showing off in the dressing room. And dannnnnng does he look good!
#194- that Eric is good at remembering family prayers in the morning and at night.
#195-196- I told Eric how grateful I was he continues to make the bed in the mornings.
#197- that we are close to being certified to adopt! We only have one more (15 page) document and our home study to do! WoopWoop!
#198- that Jeff seems to like Presley now. He like really hated her before and then all of a sudden he likes her!
#199- for FaceTime. It is fun to be able to see who you're talking to and to get to look at them instead of just hear their voice.
#200!!- I have earned a second bead and got caught up a little to the rest of you fools! :)
#201- three words. Ben's Chili Bowl. Go there! yummmmmmm!
#202- I'm grateful for anyone who actually took the time to read all of these gratefuls! Kudos to you!
#203- Oh, and I'm grateful for this little grasshopper guy who hugged my hand!
Monday, August 26, 2013
Holli's #301
I'm grateful for funny conversations with my boys:
"There's just this girl in my class that just keeps kissing me all day long."-Blayze
"What do you do about it?"-me
"Well I tell her to better stop it"-Blayze
"Do you kiss her back?"-me
"UGGGGHHH NO!" - Blayze with a disgusted look on his face....
"She's not even cute! I just tell the teacher!"
And then he informs me that he has "72 girls that chase him all the day long on recess."
Titans responds with "yeah that's been happening to me since kindergarten, it's doesn't get any easier"
😜OH MY GOSH what have I gotten myself into with these boys. Their to cute for their own good!!
Hollis's #272-300
- taking the sacrament
- went on a date with Jeff. 1st one since April
- my testimony
- dove hydrating bath wash
- that Pinterest now tells you when you have already pinned something.... No more duplicates YAY!
- books that allow me to escape
- days are going by faster
- my friend Stacie had a healthy baby girl named Olivia
- Titan gets me water when I need it.
- Jeff cleaned out the bath tub for me so I could take a bath.
- freshly shaven legs
- naps.... Long naps
- the boys tell me and the baby goodnight every night.
- sitting in my car eating lunch in front of the temple Listening to Hilary Weeks pandora station.
- I went and trained a couple of girls on the Brazilian Blowout at a new salon in town. It was fun and I nice break from feeling sick.
- when Jeff calls me while he's at work.
- reading about moms grandparents on the blog. I've never heard those memories it was so much fun to hear them and feel the spirit of our great grandparents.
- I prepared dinner this morning before I started feeling yucky so that all I have to do is turn on my EOC when Jeff gets home and dinner will be ready within 20min.
-I'm extremely grateful for how strong our sibling bond is with each other.... Something that seems so normal and expected is actually pretty rare. I'm grateful that we all are close, honest, spiritual, funny, feisty, and married to amazing men who honor their priesthood and love us for who we are. I'm so happy that my daughter will have so many strong and beautiful examples of what being a daughter of God is.
- my passion for doing hair
- beautiful music, beautiful lyrics and the spirit you can feel through it. It's more powerful to me then anything. I love that mom has instilled in me the power that music holds. When I listen to beautiful music it ALWAYS reminds me of mom.
- I'm so glad that Grandma is painting again. I loved watching her paint when I was little. It's always amazing to me when I see what she can do. She is a beautiful person and It shows through her art.
- I'm grateful that Jeff would be willing to make the huge sacrifices he's made through out this pregnancy again. He is amazing! He defiantly receives inspiration and guidance from The Lord for our family. I'm grateful I feel his sprit every day it strengthens me and keeps me going and happy.
- the nice olds lady that works the cross walk and is so friendly to everyone.
- cold bottles of water
- freshly painted toe nails
- I earned my 3rd bead :)
Debra #348 - #393
#348 - I am grateful for symbolism and how it is used in the temple. It is better than words because symbols represent meanings and ideas and I believe that all people are in different stages of learning in their lives. I look at some of these older women that serve in the temple all day and I wonder how they can stay focused day in and day out always making sure that each sister gets the royal treatment. Symbols help us to teach our selves through the spirit.
#349 - I am grateful that my Mom is on path. She will definitely add a little spice and a lot of class to our PATH. Somedays we could really use that.
#350 - I am grateful that Eric is working very hard to earn his first bead.
#351 - I am grateful that Dad put gas in my car and I hope that he put air in the tire.
#352 - I am grateful that Emily is feeling better.
#353 - I am grateful for what a sharp looking kid, Titan is.
#354 - I am grateful that Titan will be getting baptized this year.
#355 - I am very grateful for the memory of Emily's baptism day and our kite-flying in the park. That was a beautiful day and it kept me at peace during Blayze's seizure ordeal.
#356 - I am grateful that Blayze is well since Holli has been so sick with this pregnancy.
#357 - I am grateful that Heather is such a good Mom. It is pretty impressive how she sings to her kids every night and reads books. It takes time and education. I don't know if Holli and Heather remember the La Serena apartment when you had the heart-shaped bed spreads. I was pregnant with Brenley and I used to lay with you in your bedroom at night and sing with you for hours. I would sing and then you woud sing and then we would sing together.
#358. I am grateful that Heather survived her surgery and that Brenley and Noni and Dad and Emily and Stacie and Landon were all there together to survive the three days of pain.
#359. I am grateful for the new memories we have of spending time with Heather and Tyler in California.
#360. I am grateful for the calm and peaceful person that Tyler is amidst the dramatic personalities of our daughter, Heather, and their two kids who seem to kick it up a notch or two in the Drama Department whenever possible.
#361. I am grateful that I will have an opportunity to see two of my daughters carry on the legacy of raising a daughter. It will be fun to be the second-hand advice giver in those moments adolescents when a Mom stays awake and prays all through the night that her daughter will be watched over and kept in the loving arms of the Lord. I only hope that your daughters will turn out to be as wonderful of people as my daughters have.
#362. I am grateful that Dad's Yoda backpack is no longer on the closet door handle because that thing freaked me out in the morning when I was looking for jewelry.
#363. I am grateful for a Step-Dad who fills the void in my life that was left by own father. He does what is most important for me in my life and that is that he loves and cares for my Mom. This brings me peace to know that she is happy and loved for who she truly is. I have seen this joy expressed in her art.
#364. I am grateful for my Mom's artwork. It gives great insight to how she views the world simply and sweetly. She bears her testimony through her art. She sees the innocence in things around her.
#365. I am very grateful for Kevin and for what a sacrifice he has made in his life to be a good Father for his children. He loves them and is a "real" Dad. He is a meek and spiritual Giant with a goofy sense of humor and a very bright mind. I especially love how Tyler takes on Kevin's same characteristics.
#366. I am grateful for the loft furniture. I spend a lot of time on it at night working on my computer. Super comfy.
#367. I am thankful for premonitions. I remember about 3 years ago, I was in my closet in Holbrook and I was thinking about what a beautiful life we were having at that time. Then I had the premonition that I should enjoy those times and make the most of them because our lives were headed for a change and those intimate times as a small family unit would change. Times of growth were ahead. This helped me to prepare.
#368. I am thankful for the gift of laughter. Sometimes laughing together as a family about silly stuff really ties us together. It seems especially that Holli's weird picture posts on Path and Heather's quirky replies always keep me smiling. Heather's cleverness makes me jealous and then I remember that I am her Mom and so I helped to make that amazing girl. I must say that she has her Grandma Dulcie in her and I am not sure how that happened. Maybe it was those rides in the convertible down the Main Street of Snowflake with scarfs on their heads. Oh my goodness, those girls all of them (Mom included) are very quirky.
#369. I am grateful that my Mom taught me to love to dance. I was raised around dancing and it really effected my life. When I dance and see others dance it connects me to a free and beautiful world of expression.
#370. I am grateful for each of my grandparents. My Grandma Ruth took me out to lunch one day when she was on a lunch break from work. She worked on big machines and they were cool. Her office smelled like important papers. We went to eat at a small restaurant in Pocatello and my Grandma ordered me a French Dip Sandwich. I loved it. I loved my Grandma and we never really had to talk much to just understand each other. She was gentle and she loved my Grandpa. I went with her many times on fishing trips. She would hang up the fish-net in the car and knit or crochet and listen to 8 track tapes. I would sit in the back and crochet and we would just listen to the music. We never talked much, but I always felt comfortable with her. When I helped with her temple work after she passed away, I recognized that comfortable spirit of my Grandma. I really loved her and I loved how she loved and respected my Grandpa. A quiet love was always felt.
#371. I am grateful for my Grandpa George. He had a corner in the dining room where he worked on flies for fly-fishing and also his oil and water color paintings. I spent a lot of time looking at his artwork on the walls in the family room, bedrooms, and in the basement. I think that is where I first learned to love color. His paintings always illustrated peaceful settings and reminded me of the scripture "be still and know that I am God". Many times when I visited my Grandparents, I would sleep in my Grandpa's room and then my Grandparents would share my Grandma's Room. He always had vicks on his nightstand. I loved to put it on and sleep in my Grandpa's big bed. My Grandma always had really cool and comfortable sheets with flowers. My Grandpa made a cool whistling sound and had bug eyes that danced when I talked to him. I am not grateful for the fish in my Grandpa's Ice Box (refridgerator). They were scary and their eyeballs staring at me offended me everytime. Nothing was more fun to me than sitting in the the kitchen making sandwiches and talking with my Grandparents. I was never scared of my grandparents and I could always ask them questions.
#372. I am grateful for my Grandma Idalia Huff. That woman was a very hard worker and I am sure that is where I got my sense of being a hard-worker from. She served my grandpa everyday that I can remember and she did the dirty stuff that many other women would have sent their husbands to resthomes for. She had cool lunch meat, made amazing homemade bread, she was a riot to watch when she put her Sunday pantyhose on. She taught us how to take the fastest bath ever. She also taught me as a Daughter of God how to show respect for the Holy Garments. When she took a bath, she kept one arm in her garments at all times and she bathed quickly so that she would not be without them. When she handwashed her laundry, she always hung her garments inbetween the rows of sheets and towels so that others would not see them. My grandma loved to play Rook and she was a cusser when she was closing to winning and then lost. It surprised me everytime. She had little snapping housecoats that she wore all of the time. I sat next to her on Sunday when she played the organ and she would count outloud including the "1e+a's and all the rests. She loved the Lord and she loved service. She lost her brother at a very young age and felt that she was to blame for it. She spent much of her life serving and nursing others back to health and I think her fear of losing a loved one is what drove her daily. She had one daughter and her name was Bonnie. My Aunt Bonnie had Rhuemetoid Arthritus and I spent many hours with my Grandma at my Aunt's house. She was always in bed and my Grandma would take care of her and rub her arms and legs and speak to her so kindly. She was a great woman and I am sure that she is on the other side watching out for her loved ones here on earth. I always will love her for the love that she gave my Mom. She helped my Mom raise us and she loved each of us like we were her own. I did not like how she used vinegar for everything though and her basement could be scary at times. My cousins and I talked about a lot of boys down in that basement.
#373. I am grateful for my Grandpa Owen. I don't have many fond memories of him, but I do have one. On the day that I was baptized, I decided to fast. When we were in the meeting all together in the chapel, I really felt weak and kind of dizzy. I layed my head on my Grandpa's shoulder and I somehow made it through the day. I remember later that we all went to eat at the Red Steer Restaurant. We had "crinkle steaks". My favorite! II also remember that my Grandpa worked at a bank and gave out suckers, and he had hats that he went walking in.
#374. I am grateful how Darrin knows what I am thinking and how I am doing without me ever having to tell him. It would be hard to be married to me because sometimes I get lost in my own little world, but he does a great job at it. He brings out the best in me.
#375. I am thankful that I got to sit next to Chelsea in the temple yesterday. It is always nice to go to the temple with daughters.
#376. Speaking of which, I am grateful for the day that we all went to the temple last December. Darrin and I were sitting on one side, and then somehow the girls all ended up bunched up on one bench. They were huddled together in the temple clothing in the sealing room looking like little school maids with bright eyes. That is a moment I will always be grateful for. Not every Mom is blessed with that opportunity or the daughters that make choices that allow them to be in the temple. Super-super-super- grateful.
#377. I am grateful for the youtube video I watched about a former student of mine and friend of Holli's who has multiple schlerosis. I remember this girl's mother and how her Dad carried the mother out on the dance floor at the 8th Grade graduation dance. The mother also had the same disease. I later heard how she did the laundry by crawling around when she could barely see. This girl's brother died of the same disease. This family is a lovely and loving family that leads the way for others who face challenges in life due to health problems.
#378. I think that I mentioned this before, but I am grateful that I could be there for my Mom when she had her cancer surgeory. That was a very hard thing for me, because I don't handle hospitals very well, but the spirit in that hospital was beautiful and they actually had prayers in the evening over the intercom for all of the patients. I am very grateful that my Mom is cancer free and survived that awful ordeal. Cancer is a taskmaster that only the strong-hearted and the very lucky ones survive. I am grateful my Mom was one of those people.
#379. I am thankful for a patriarchal blessing. It has guided me with my brothers, to know my purpose in life, and helped me to understand how I could go about getting Emily here to this earth. It is simple like I am.
#380. I am also grateful for the patriarchal blessings of my daughters and husband. Darrin's blessing says that he shall never want for the necessities of life. We used to think that that meant that he was going to be rich, and it did --- but it is a different kind of richness. A richness of blessings. We are surrounded by beautiful and loving daughters, and pure-hearted son-in-laws, and very - very cute grandchildren. BUT I must say, we have never had much money and still to this day, we have to check our checking account to make sure that we have enough money to go out to eat and still pay our bills. I am not sure why Dad's blessing stated this, but it truly has come to pass. We have been blessed all of our lives to have the necessities of life, but never more than that. It has caused us to have greater faith, and reliance upon the Lord. Those financial hard times will come for all of you if they have not already come. Since you are part of Dad's heritage, you also recieve the same promise as his family.
That is something to truly be grateful for.
#381. I am grateful that I am starting to like to read again. For a long time, I only liked to read educational books because I read so many when I was pregnant with Emily.
#382. I am grateful for the blessing that I sometimes have to know that things are going to happen before they happen. This has helped and strengthened my testimony. It may seem miraculous to others, but it seems to be a way of life to me. One time someone asked me what it feels like when we don't follow the promptings of the Holy Ghost, and I couldn't answer because I didn't know.
#383. I am grateful for forgiveness. It has made our family whole many times after hard times between family members.
#384. I am grateful for my brother Kip. He has a gentle kindness about him that I believe is not normal. He always listened to me and my children and tries to understand and give advice showing that he really cares about people.
#385. I am grateful that he made it through his rough year of marital problems (probably more than one) and survived to share his advice with others. He truly has a repentent heart about anything that he felt he should have changed or done better. It is hard to love so deeply and to have shared everything with someone only to find out that it was not what you really thought it was. Kip made it through the nights of tears and pain, and it is wonderful to see joy on his face again. A better person that God can use an instrument in his hands.
#386. I am grateful for the opportunity to have spent 10 years with my little brother Sean. He slept in my bedroom as a baby. I baby sat him quite often, and after I was married he spent alot of hours in our apartments, houses. Darrin was one of his favorite people and I remember listening to them play with the race cars together when I was sick after having Heather. Sean and I spent a whole year together in Snowflake and I remember the day that we all spent together in the backyard and we took a picture and I remember thinking that it was a "Kodak Moment". Sean was hit by a car soon after that and then he was gone. He was intense, pure in heart, spiritual, smart, and sparkly-eyed.
#387. I am grateful that I had a chance to spend all of that time with him in Snowflake.
#388. I am grateful that we don't have to go through hard times such as the death of a loved by ourselves.
#389. I am grateful for my brother, Chris, and how he always helped me with things when I was first married. He could always save me out of big pile-ups. He was really an amazing worker, even when he was young. I am sorry, that he never really feels like his efforts are appreciated when he gives so many hours of service. In the eyes of the Lord, I believe he will be rewarded for giving everything of himself and that he will be rewarded one day when he returns to his Father in Heaven. I bet you he will say, "Thank you for helping out my children that only you could help. It was hard, but you did it and now you can enter in to my rest." And I really appreciated what a good big brother Chris was for Sean. I think that losing Sean, broke Chris' heart, but there will be a beautiful day of healing for all of us when we see the big plan and the veil is removed from our eyes. Sean has probably been right there next to each of us in all of our trials with such a familiar spirit that we do not even recognize that he is helping.
#390. I am grateful for my Dad. He was a very good man once upon a time. He was a very good cleaner, and he spent a lot of time staying up with me at night because I had stomach problems and was nervous. I always thought that I was going to throw up. He also took me to the hospital quite a few times for my ear aches. He gave me blessings, he hugged me, he woke me up in the mornings with his awful smelling aftershave and he would rub his whiskers on my face and scratch my face. I think that he just got lost somehow, but what I remember most and am most grateful for my Dad for was his beautiful voice. He sang in a beautiful high tenor voice and it was smooth and clear and lovely.
#349 - I am grateful that my Mom is on path. She will definitely add a little spice and a lot of class to our PATH. Somedays we could really use that.
#350 - I am grateful that Eric is working very hard to earn his first bead.
#351 - I am grateful that Dad put gas in my car and I hope that he put air in the tire.
#352 - I am grateful that Emily is feeling better.
#353 - I am grateful for what a sharp looking kid, Titan is.
#354 - I am grateful that Titan will be getting baptized this year.
#355 - I am very grateful for the memory of Emily's baptism day and our kite-flying in the park. That was a beautiful day and it kept me at peace during Blayze's seizure ordeal.
#356 - I am grateful that Blayze is well since Holli has been so sick with this pregnancy.
#357 - I am grateful that Heather is such a good Mom. It is pretty impressive how she sings to her kids every night and reads books. It takes time and education. I don't know if Holli and Heather remember the La Serena apartment when you had the heart-shaped bed spreads. I was pregnant with Brenley and I used to lay with you in your bedroom at night and sing with you for hours. I would sing and then you woud sing and then we would sing together.
#358. I am grateful that Heather survived her surgery and that Brenley and Noni and Dad and Emily and Stacie and Landon were all there together to survive the three days of pain.
#359. I am grateful for the new memories we have of spending time with Heather and Tyler in California.
#360. I am grateful for the calm and peaceful person that Tyler is amidst the dramatic personalities of our daughter, Heather, and their two kids who seem to kick it up a notch or two in the Drama Department whenever possible.
#361. I am grateful that I will have an opportunity to see two of my daughters carry on the legacy of raising a daughter. It will be fun to be the second-hand advice giver in those moments adolescents when a Mom stays awake and prays all through the night that her daughter will be watched over and kept in the loving arms of the Lord. I only hope that your daughters will turn out to be as wonderful of people as my daughters have.
#362. I am grateful that Dad's Yoda backpack is no longer on the closet door handle because that thing freaked me out in the morning when I was looking for jewelry.
#363. I am grateful for a Step-Dad who fills the void in my life that was left by own father. He does what is most important for me in my life and that is that he loves and cares for my Mom. This brings me peace to know that she is happy and loved for who she truly is. I have seen this joy expressed in her art.
#364. I am grateful for my Mom's artwork. It gives great insight to how she views the world simply and sweetly. She bears her testimony through her art. She sees the innocence in things around her.
#365. I am very grateful for Kevin and for what a sacrifice he has made in his life to be a good Father for his children. He loves them and is a "real" Dad. He is a meek and spiritual Giant with a goofy sense of humor and a very bright mind. I especially love how Tyler takes on Kevin's same characteristics.
#366. I am grateful for the loft furniture. I spend a lot of time on it at night working on my computer. Super comfy.
#367. I am thankful for premonitions. I remember about 3 years ago, I was in my closet in Holbrook and I was thinking about what a beautiful life we were having at that time. Then I had the premonition that I should enjoy those times and make the most of them because our lives were headed for a change and those intimate times as a small family unit would change. Times of growth were ahead. This helped me to prepare.
#368. I am thankful for the gift of laughter. Sometimes laughing together as a family about silly stuff really ties us together. It seems especially that Holli's weird picture posts on Path and Heather's quirky replies always keep me smiling. Heather's cleverness makes me jealous and then I remember that I am her Mom and so I helped to make that amazing girl. I must say that she has her Grandma Dulcie in her and I am not sure how that happened. Maybe it was those rides in the convertible down the Main Street of Snowflake with scarfs on their heads. Oh my goodness, those girls all of them (Mom included) are very quirky.
#369. I am grateful that my Mom taught me to love to dance. I was raised around dancing and it really effected my life. When I dance and see others dance it connects me to a free and beautiful world of expression.
#370. I am grateful for each of my grandparents. My Grandma Ruth took me out to lunch one day when she was on a lunch break from work. She worked on big machines and they were cool. Her office smelled like important papers. We went to eat at a small restaurant in Pocatello and my Grandma ordered me a French Dip Sandwich. I loved it. I loved my Grandma and we never really had to talk much to just understand each other. She was gentle and she loved my Grandpa. I went with her many times on fishing trips. She would hang up the fish-net in the car and knit or crochet and listen to 8 track tapes. I would sit in the back and crochet and we would just listen to the music. We never talked much, but I always felt comfortable with her. When I helped with her temple work after she passed away, I recognized that comfortable spirit of my Grandma. I really loved her and I loved how she loved and respected my Grandpa. A quiet love was always felt.
#371. I am grateful for my Grandpa George. He had a corner in the dining room where he worked on flies for fly-fishing and also his oil and water color paintings. I spent a lot of time looking at his artwork on the walls in the family room, bedrooms, and in the basement. I think that is where I first learned to love color. His paintings always illustrated peaceful settings and reminded me of the scripture "be still and know that I am God". Many times when I visited my Grandparents, I would sleep in my Grandpa's room and then my Grandparents would share my Grandma's Room. He always had vicks on his nightstand. I loved to put it on and sleep in my Grandpa's big bed. My Grandma always had really cool and comfortable sheets with flowers. My Grandpa made a cool whistling sound and had bug eyes that danced when I talked to him. I am not grateful for the fish in my Grandpa's Ice Box (refridgerator). They were scary and their eyeballs staring at me offended me everytime. Nothing was more fun to me than sitting in the the kitchen making sandwiches and talking with my Grandparents. I was never scared of my grandparents and I could always ask them questions.
#372. I am grateful for my Grandma Idalia Huff. That woman was a very hard worker and I am sure that is where I got my sense of being a hard-worker from. She served my grandpa everyday that I can remember and she did the dirty stuff that many other women would have sent their husbands to resthomes for. She had cool lunch meat, made amazing homemade bread, she was a riot to watch when she put her Sunday pantyhose on. She taught us how to take the fastest bath ever. She also taught me as a Daughter of God how to show respect for the Holy Garments. When she took a bath, she kept one arm in her garments at all times and she bathed quickly so that she would not be without them. When she handwashed her laundry, she always hung her garments inbetween the rows of sheets and towels so that others would not see them. My grandma loved to play Rook and she was a cusser when she was closing to winning and then lost. It surprised me everytime. She had little snapping housecoats that she wore all of the time. I sat next to her on Sunday when she played the organ and she would count outloud including the "1e+a's and all the rests. She loved the Lord and she loved service. She lost her brother at a very young age and felt that she was to blame for it. She spent much of her life serving and nursing others back to health and I think her fear of losing a loved one is what drove her daily. She had one daughter and her name was Bonnie. My Aunt Bonnie had Rhuemetoid Arthritus and I spent many hours with my Grandma at my Aunt's house. She was always in bed and my Grandma would take care of her and rub her arms and legs and speak to her so kindly. She was a great woman and I am sure that she is on the other side watching out for her loved ones here on earth. I always will love her for the love that she gave my Mom. She helped my Mom raise us and she loved each of us like we were her own. I did not like how she used vinegar for everything though and her basement could be scary at times. My cousins and I talked about a lot of boys down in that basement.
#373. I am grateful for my Grandpa Owen. I don't have many fond memories of him, but I do have one. On the day that I was baptized, I decided to fast. When we were in the meeting all together in the chapel, I really felt weak and kind of dizzy. I layed my head on my Grandpa's shoulder and I somehow made it through the day. I remember later that we all went to eat at the Red Steer Restaurant. We had "crinkle steaks". My favorite! II also remember that my Grandpa worked at a bank and gave out suckers, and he had hats that he went walking in.
#374. I am grateful how Darrin knows what I am thinking and how I am doing without me ever having to tell him. It would be hard to be married to me because sometimes I get lost in my own little world, but he does a great job at it. He brings out the best in me.
#375. I am thankful that I got to sit next to Chelsea in the temple yesterday. It is always nice to go to the temple with daughters.
#376. Speaking of which, I am grateful for the day that we all went to the temple last December. Darrin and I were sitting on one side, and then somehow the girls all ended up bunched up on one bench. They were huddled together in the temple clothing in the sealing room looking like little school maids with bright eyes. That is a moment I will always be grateful for. Not every Mom is blessed with that opportunity or the daughters that make choices that allow them to be in the temple. Super-super-super- grateful.
#377. I am grateful for the youtube video I watched about a former student of mine and friend of Holli's who has multiple schlerosis. I remember this girl's mother and how her Dad carried the mother out on the dance floor at the 8th Grade graduation dance. The mother also had the same disease. I later heard how she did the laundry by crawling around when she could barely see. This girl's brother died of the same disease. This family is a lovely and loving family that leads the way for others who face challenges in life due to health problems.
#378. I think that I mentioned this before, but I am grateful that I could be there for my Mom when she had her cancer surgeory. That was a very hard thing for me, because I don't handle hospitals very well, but the spirit in that hospital was beautiful and they actually had prayers in the evening over the intercom for all of the patients. I am very grateful that my Mom is cancer free and survived that awful ordeal. Cancer is a taskmaster that only the strong-hearted and the very lucky ones survive. I am grateful my Mom was one of those people.
#379. I am thankful for a patriarchal blessing. It has guided me with my brothers, to know my purpose in life, and helped me to understand how I could go about getting Emily here to this earth. It is simple like I am.
#380. I am also grateful for the patriarchal blessings of my daughters and husband. Darrin's blessing says that he shall never want for the necessities of life. We used to think that that meant that he was going to be rich, and it did --- but it is a different kind of richness. A richness of blessings. We are surrounded by beautiful and loving daughters, and pure-hearted son-in-laws, and very - very cute grandchildren. BUT I must say, we have never had much money and still to this day, we have to check our checking account to make sure that we have enough money to go out to eat and still pay our bills. I am not sure why Dad's blessing stated this, but it truly has come to pass. We have been blessed all of our lives to have the necessities of life, but never more than that. It has caused us to have greater faith, and reliance upon the Lord. Those financial hard times will come for all of you if they have not already come. Since you are part of Dad's heritage, you also recieve the same promise as his family.
That is something to truly be grateful for.
#381. I am grateful that I am starting to like to read again. For a long time, I only liked to read educational books because I read so many when I was pregnant with Emily.
#382. I am grateful for the blessing that I sometimes have to know that things are going to happen before they happen. This has helped and strengthened my testimony. It may seem miraculous to others, but it seems to be a way of life to me. One time someone asked me what it feels like when we don't follow the promptings of the Holy Ghost, and I couldn't answer because I didn't know.
#383. I am grateful for forgiveness. It has made our family whole many times after hard times between family members.
#384. I am grateful for my brother Kip. He has a gentle kindness about him that I believe is not normal. He always listened to me and my children and tries to understand and give advice showing that he really cares about people.
#385. I am grateful that he made it through his rough year of marital problems (probably more than one) and survived to share his advice with others. He truly has a repentent heart about anything that he felt he should have changed or done better. It is hard to love so deeply and to have shared everything with someone only to find out that it was not what you really thought it was. Kip made it through the nights of tears and pain, and it is wonderful to see joy on his face again. A better person that God can use an instrument in his hands.
#386. I am grateful for the opportunity to have spent 10 years with my little brother Sean. He slept in my bedroom as a baby. I baby sat him quite often, and after I was married he spent alot of hours in our apartments, houses. Darrin was one of his favorite people and I remember listening to them play with the race cars together when I was sick after having Heather. Sean and I spent a whole year together in Snowflake and I remember the day that we all spent together in the backyard and we took a picture and I remember thinking that it was a "Kodak Moment". Sean was hit by a car soon after that and then he was gone. He was intense, pure in heart, spiritual, smart, and sparkly-eyed.
#387. I am grateful that I had a chance to spend all of that time with him in Snowflake.
#388. I am grateful that we don't have to go through hard times such as the death of a loved by ourselves.
#389. I am grateful for my brother, Chris, and how he always helped me with things when I was first married. He could always save me out of big pile-ups. He was really an amazing worker, even when he was young. I am sorry, that he never really feels like his efforts are appreciated when he gives so many hours of service. In the eyes of the Lord, I believe he will be rewarded for giving everything of himself and that he will be rewarded one day when he returns to his Father in Heaven. I bet you he will say, "Thank you for helping out my children that only you could help. It was hard, but you did it and now you can enter in to my rest." And I really appreciated what a good big brother Chris was for Sean. I think that losing Sean, broke Chris' heart, but there will be a beautiful day of healing for all of us when we see the big plan and the veil is removed from our eyes. Sean has probably been right there next to each of us in all of our trials with such a familiar spirit that we do not even recognize that he is helping.
#390. I am grateful for my Dad. He was a very good man once upon a time. He was a very good cleaner, and he spent a lot of time staying up with me at night because I had stomach problems and was nervous. I always thought that I was going to throw up. He also took me to the hospital quite a few times for my ear aches. He gave me blessings, he hugged me, he woke me up in the mornings with his awful smelling aftershave and he would rub his whiskers on my face and scratch my face. I think that he just got lost somehow, but what I remember most and am most grateful for my Dad for was his beautiful voice. He sang in a beautiful high tenor voice and it was smooth and clear and lovely.
#391. I am grateful for my mind. In my patriarchal blessing it says that I have a keen mind. It is a wierd combination to be blonde and keen at the same time. What I believe that means is that I can see the spiritualness of things. Places, people, and things have a spirit to them and if we are quiet and observant we can listen and feel the true meaning of life around us.
#392. I am thankful for music and the many wonderful things I have experienced in my life through music.
#393. I am very grateful for night times. This is the time that I have to think and plan and to write what I am grateful for.
Saturday, August 24, 2013
Eric's gratitude #80
I'm grateful that Presley rests her head in my lap when I tie my shoes in the morning
Eric's gratitude #79
I'm grateful for the mission companions I had. They all taught me something and some were great friends
Eric's gratitude #78
I'm grateful for different cultures. I find them fascinating and love learning about them
Eric's gratitude #76
I'm grateful for my professor Spiro (yes that's his name) he is fun to listen to. Which is nice because the class is in 8 hours
Eric's gratitude #74
I'm grateful for the group I have in my PAF 505 class they are on top of things and that makes life less stressful
Eric's gratitude #73
I'm grateful for the new casual clothes I got last night. It will help me get rid of old clothes
Eric's gratitude #72
I'm grateful for the circle k next to my school because its bathroom saved me from poopin my pants this morning
Friday, August 23, 2013
Eric's gratitude #65
I'm grateful for the new computer I am going to get for school. It will be good for both of us to have a computer
Eric's gratitude #62
I'm grateful for our photographer for our adoption photos and her willingness to get up early tomorrow to take them
Eric's gratitude #60
I'm grateful for Book of Mormon scripture mastery. It helps keep my days spiritual
Eric's gratitude #59
I'm grateful for the campout we go on every year with our friends. It is always a blast and I love seeing everybody
Eric's gratitude #57
I'm grateful that my boss Becky let me have days off for my weekend intensive courses. She has been helpful in working around my shedule
Eric's gratitude #56
I'm grateful for the new wallet Brenley gave me yesterday. She is so thoughtful and awesome like that
Eric's gratitude #54
I'm grateful the new iPhone will be out soon so I can upgrade. My poor phone is starting to die a slow death
Eric's gratitude #53
I'm grateful my graduate program has weekend intensive courses that are done by the second half of the semester
Eric's gratitude #52
I'm grateful there was an herbalife bag in our room so I could use it to put my school stuff in
Eric's gratitude #51
I'm grateful that public toilets have strong flushes. Clogging a public toilet would be pretty embarrassing
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Hollis's #302-330
-I went to visit everyone in Queen Creek.
-the AWESOME steak and lobster I ate at San Tan Flats
-swimming in moms pool
-how fun Jeff is with the kids in the pool....there can't be a "no splash" rule when Jeff's around.
-I'm starting to understand and get along better with Emily
-Presley doesn't make me feel as sick so I can pet her.
-going to Baileys Baptism
- I felt cute in the outfit I wore to the baptism and my makeup and hair looked good.
- eating at Golden Coral with all the Brown family
- a random a lady at Golden coral told me I was so beautiful and she just couldn't help but stare at me because I was just so beautiful. Made my day!!
- mike paid for our lunch
- I got to hold and make my niece Jackie smile
- I'm starting to have some relief from my nausea
- on Sunday Chelsea came over to moms and watched YouTube with me while everyone was taking a nap or at church.
- BBQ at moms with the Moody's
- IM HAVING A GIRL
- I can feel her move
- the cute headband I ordered my daughter (feels so weird saying that!)
- while the boys are at school I can sleep since I don't sleep very well at night.
- Titan picks Blayze up from school everyday and helps him walk safely to the car.
- Blayze always wants to kiss me
- Dianne brought pencils over so the boys could do their homework.
- I went to Walmart and got about $60 worth of food paid for by WIC.
-We got around 200 responses from our friends when we announced that we were having a girl.... It's fun to read all their comments and get sweet voice mails and txt's
-banana split suckers
-the new pillow I bought its nice and fluffy
- Cade brought me home Zantac for my really bad heartburn
-meeting the new RS president last night when she brought over dinner.
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Chelsea is grateful 301
Grateful
Grateful Justin and I went shopping together
Grateful to go golfing
Grateful dallin and I are good friends
Grateful I get to drive the golf cart. So fun
Grateful I get to hang out with Emily more.
Grateful for every time chuck or Kelly says "Chelsea Bea" in kind of a sing song voice.
Grateful holli is more active now
Grateful blayze got to go to school. I'm so happy he didn't have to have brain surgery and he helped me realize to love each Moment with all me nieces and nephews.
Grateful for all my decorations
I'm grateful for our new budget and we are doing pretty good keeping it
I'm grateful I met Laura kolnick she is so nice and cute!
I'm grateful I got a pay check. Makes me happy :)
I'm grateful I got to drive Brenley and Eric to the air port they are so fun!
I'm grateful for water
I'm grateful for so you think you can dance
I'm grateful for duck dynasty. It's such a good family show. Restores faith in media
I'm grateful Justin doesn't curse. At least in front of me. I really hate cussing and it makes me think less of people. Hurts my heart a bit. So I'm glad he doesn't
I'm grateful for the song on my own. I love to sing it.
I'm grateful holli is so hilarious and finds hilarious things and spheres them
I'm grateful dad is so nice a d responsible.
I'm grateful my new friend Jacklynn went to good will with me.
I'm grateful Lexi made all the choirs at mcc
I'm grateful Justin got his whole weekend
I'm grateful all my singles ward friends came over.
I'm thankful to have made friends in our ward and we got to hang out with them.
Im grateful I was able to speak in church. It made me feel great!
I'm grateful my relief society lesson is done as well.
I'm grateful a lady helped me so much to get a song prepared and I didn't even use it.
I'm grateful for all the amazing women in my ward that helped and shared during my lesson.
I'm grateful to have met shar.
I'm grateful for the plan and the blessing of eternal families.
I'm grateful so many people showed up to the fundraiser at the shake shop.
I'm grateful justin folded the towels like I asked.
I'm grateful we made it through the first year of marriage almost ;)
I'm grateful holli is having a girl!
I'm grateful for my beautiful home.
I'm grateful for dish washers.
I'm grateful that I was able to sleep in today.
I'm grateful for swimming pools.
I'm grateful for the new employee at all star kids.
I'm grateful we were able to get into our house after we locked ourself out. Thank heavens for lock smiths.
Friday, August 16, 2013
Holli's #272-301
-the boys let me sleep in till almost 10.
-the boys singing to each other while eating cereal.
-Jeff gave beautiful school blessings to both the boys.
-I'm glad that Titan is an awesome big brother! Here is the funny convo:
Jeff- "Blayze you need to make sure your nice to everyone tomorrow."
Blayze- "OK.....but what if someone is mean to me?"
Titan- "Then they will see what happens when a 2nd grader comes over!"
Blayze (with a HUGE smile)- "YEA and you will give them a wedgie!"
-I'm grateful that both boys are excited to go to school.
-I'm grateful that Jeff could take the boys to meet their teacher
-Jeff had $20 that I could put in the boys lunch account since I forgot about making lunches for them.
-I felt good enough to take the boys to school and take pics.
-my new app that helps to make my pics cute.
-I'm so grateful to have both boys in school so that I can have a break and be able to rest.
- Jeff went and got paper/plastic- plates, bowls, cup and silverware so that we (he) don't have to do as many dishes.
- Duck Dynasty started their new season.
- Jeff made dinner
- water
- that football season started for dad. I love that It makes him so happy.
-fun music videos to watch on YouTube
-how excited Blayze was that they were serving hamburgers at school.
-I felt well enough to actually do my hair today- Blowdried it and curled it. First time since the end of April.
-went and visited my friend Jodi at her store The Wear.
-Jodi took me to lunch a Bricks it was such a nice day out, feeling like a person and not just a sick, dying, fat blob.
-Jodi also gave me a punch of clothes to wear of hers. Really comfy and cute maxi skirts and comfy soft stretchy shirts.....so now I don't have to be "naked" all the time ;)
-I'm grateful Jeff and I took Cade and his fiancé Shelby to breakfast this morning.
-I grateful that Jeff is going to make us another dresser for our room and that his friend Ethan is going to help him.
-I'm so grateful that Jeff and I have Fridays together just him and I while the boys are at school. It's will be so nice to have alone time and get to know each other better.
-I'm glad that our Walmart finally started carting shower caddies.
-Jeff put together the shower caddie and now we have more room in our shower and I don't have to bend over to get my soaps and shampoo....good thing because bending over is getting really hard especially in a small shower.
-I'm glad I feel good enough to drive with Jeff and the boys to Mesa to see everyone.
-that I earned my 3rd bead :)
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