Our Beautiful Tree
I forgot to mention in my other post that my brother came from Nashville to spend the holiday.. He just left today. It was so good to see him again!! I know Brooke enjoyed spending time with the uncle she barely knows.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
A Few Pics of Christmas!!
Our Beautiful Tree
I forgot to mention in my other post that my brother came from Nashville to spend the holiday.. He just left today. It was so good to see him again!! I know Brooke enjoyed spending time with the uncle she barely knows.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Hope
Ok so yesterday I went to church at my home ward. And in the Relief Societ Lesson she was talking about Hope (mostly). And I was thinking then and this morning as i listened to a few songs (the alarm). And I had some good inspiration. There are things in my life that I wish were different. Better. And I know that I can only do so much about them. And that our freedom of choice plays a big role in each of our lives. But I really become frustrated at times. And to my knowledge there is not a thing I can do. Which makes the frustration worse.
Well listening to the lesson. I was reminded again to have HOPE! With hope and faith to act on the hope or little things that come about through hope and faith and enduring everything will work out. Never give up hope! And keep the faith to continue on strong! Everything will work out. And also something my cousin said to me about her own life made me think about it in relation to mine. (which I'm sorry nothing seems to be working out for you yet.. But thank you, Kara, for those words. You helped me realize something I didn't really fit into my life quite that way) She said and I know I won't get it word for word but it was basically something like "Why try and make my own [future] when there is one better" Anyway basically that Heavenly Father has a bigger and better plan for her so why try and make her own too soon. Which is so true of all of us. I get so impatient. But in the eternal outlook my days right now are extremely short. And once I look on my life I know I will critisize myself for being so whiny about things. I can be impatient about the way things are right now, but what if everything did abruptly change to my liking? Would I be happy still? WOuld I still be wanting more? Would something happen to change everything I had wanted so badly to be perfect? I don't know. But I do know that everything is as it should be, otherwise it would change. Heavenly Father has a bigger plan still in store for my family and me as well. I shouldn't try to change it before its time. And like Mitzy said "All we have to do is Let Him In" He has the power to change everything!!
Well listening to the lesson. I was reminded again to have HOPE! With hope and faith to act on the hope or little things that come about through hope and faith and enduring everything will work out. Never give up hope! And keep the faith to continue on strong! Everything will work out. And also something my cousin said to me about her own life made me think about it in relation to mine. (which I'm sorry nothing seems to be working out for you yet.. But thank you, Kara, for those words. You helped me realize something I didn't really fit into my life quite that way) She said and I know I won't get it word for word but it was basically something like "Why try and make my own [future] when there is one better" Anyway basically that Heavenly Father has a bigger and better plan for her so why try and make her own too soon. Which is so true of all of us. I get so impatient. But in the eternal outlook my days right now are extremely short. And once I look on my life I know I will critisize myself for being so whiny about things. I can be impatient about the way things are right now, but what if everything did abruptly change to my liking? Would I be happy still? WOuld I still be wanting more? Would something happen to change everything I had wanted so badly to be perfect? I don't know. But I do know that everything is as it should be, otherwise it would change. Heavenly Father has a bigger plan still in store for my family and me as well. I shouldn't try to change it before its time. And like Mitzy said "All we have to do is Let Him In" He has the power to change everything!!
Christmas
Christmas was about the norm for our little family. Other than Brooke didn't wake up until about 8:20. And she was a little confused at what day it was. Vert different from last year (she was so excited when she woke up.)
All in all we had a great Christmas. Christmas Eve we went to Mike's grandma's for hordierv's (I have no idea how to spell that) Christmas Morning fter opening presents we went over to Mike's parents'. His family has a big breakfast every year. Friday morning we woke up to double the snow that we had on Christmas. We headed to my mom and dad's.
Oh but I forgot.. Tuesday my family came down to watch Sena play against Parowan in basketball. I got off work early to go watch too. JV won by like 5 in overtime. And varsity won by around 17. Although I have to say that they need some work. They played good, but they definately should be working on defense and team work. But that is all I am going to say on that subject. My family stayed the night and went home Christmas Eve afternoon.
Then Saturday we had the annual Mickelsen Family Party which was pretty fun. We had a good time! We wanted to go sledding but there really wasn't much snow and we didn't have too much time after the party before dark to head to the mountains so we didn't.
We had a great weekend and hope you all did too!!
All in all we had a great Christmas. Christmas Eve we went to Mike's grandma's for hordierv's (I have no idea how to spell that) Christmas Morning fter opening presents we went over to Mike's parents'. His family has a big breakfast every year. Friday morning we woke up to double the snow that we had on Christmas. We headed to my mom and dad's.
Oh but I forgot.. Tuesday my family came down to watch Sena play against Parowan in basketball. I got off work early to go watch too. JV won by like 5 in overtime. And varsity won by around 17. Although I have to say that they need some work. They played good, but they definately should be working on defense and team work. But that is all I am going to say on that subject. My family stayed the night and went home Christmas Eve afternoon.
Then Saturday we had the annual Mickelsen Family Party which was pretty fun. We had a good time! We wanted to go sledding but there really wasn't much snow and we didn't have too much time after the party before dark to head to the mountains so we didn't.
We had a great weekend and hope you all did too!!
Monday, December 22, 2008
Merry Christmas!!
We just want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas! We hope you have a wonderful holiday!! Safe driving to those who are traveling... May this Christmas time be filled with love, hope, and many many blessings!!! We love you all and hope to see some of you soon.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Insight??
If any of you have any advice on dealing with a 3 year old girl's attitude. I would sure love to hear it. We try everything we can think of to help her say things differently or react differently. And I know that they react to enviroments around them, but I cannot help some of them. And I know they are going to have their temper tantrums. But honestly this is gone on for far too long!!! She started when she was a year and a half. And she is a smart (too smart sometimes) and awesome little 3 year old. But she has this attitude where she acts like a teenager. And I really don't like hearing that it's only going to get worse. Because I wish at least parts of it would get better. Just when we think she's doing better it gets worse. She doesn't like to listen to a thing I say and sometimes even her dad. She doesn't mind very well for the most part. It's like she get s a kick of defying us. Which I dont' get because it only lands her in trouble. Like I said she acts like a teenager. And I'm not trying to sound like a griping mother. Because she really is wonderful it's just this attitude ALL the time!! Sometimes I just want to scream, but I know it wouldn't help anything. So if anybody has advice even a tiny bit, I'd appreciate you sharing it... Thanks!
Friday, December 5, 2008
Christmas Tag 2008
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags: Definately wrapping paper.. I love to wrap presents ( I think I take after my dad.. Cause surprisingly it's usually him in the bedroom wrapping presents!!!) Sometimes I get carried away too!! Lol
2. Real Tree or Artificial: REAL!!! I will NOT have a fake tree! I love the smell of the pine and to me real trees are more beautiful and a lot less work. (I have to put up a fake one at work every year)
3. When do you put up the tree?: Depends. We go get the trees usually Friday after Thanksgiving. Then it depends on when we get home sometimes that weekend and sometimes within the week after.
4. when do you take the tree down: Usually around New Years.. Although i would love to leave it up year round.
5. Do you like eggnog?: Yes. But like Mel I have to dilute with Milk. Tastes better and not as strong.
6. Favorite present as a child?: Don't remember honestly
7. Hardest person to buy for: Depends on who we have. But probably the parents and if we have almost anyone from Mike's uncle KC's family.
8. Easies person to buy for?: Brooke and Mike (that is if I had all the money in the world... he likes the expensive things!!!)
9. Do you have a nativity scene: Yes 2!Thanks to my parents and my young women leaders
10. email or send Christmas cards: Mail usually.
11. Worst Christmas gift ever received: Again I honestly don't remember, if I've had one
12. Favorite Christmas Movie: Don't have one. I like to watch any Christmas movie. Mike's is the A Christmas Carol. He gets a kick out of the lamp and well the whole movie!
13. When do you start shopping: Try throughout the whole year. Last year we started right after Christmas
14. do you Recycle your Christmas paper: No.
15. Favorite thing to eat at the holidays: Chocolate (about the only time I LOVE chocolate) and candy and banna bread...
16. Lights on the tree?: Heck yes!
17. Favorite Christmas song: O Holy Night!
18. Travel or stay home: Always a Star for us.
19: Santas Reindeer: You know Dasher and Dancer, Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid, Donner and Blitzen and of course Rudolph
20. What is your tree topper: Always a Star for us. It just seems significant to me, whereas it was the star that led the wise men and sheperds to baby Jesus!
21. Open presents on Christmas eve or on Christmas: Well sometimes we open 1 present on Christmas Eve, however we have always had Mrs. Clause bring us pajamas that night as well so at least one then the rest on Christmas.
22. Most annoying thing during the holidays: People by far.. they forget the true and real meaning of Christmas get in big hurries and are rude, impatient, and mean! They need to stop, take a deep breath, count to 10, and remember the season!
23. Favorite ornament or tree theme: Lol. Growing up we have had the same theme multi-colored lights with multi-colored ornaments and Red tinsel. However since Mike and I have been married we have had "theme trees" Every year is different. This year we are brown with clear led lights and its outdoorsy like. There's deer, pinecones, snowflakes etc.
24. Favorite dinner on Christmas: Mmmm... Ham, yummy potatoes, part of Christmas Jello ( I don't like the pinapple part... so I guess just jello), and the rest of the side dishes....
25. What do you want most for Christmas this year: Just the love of my families. And maybe a white christmas!!
26. What do you like most about Christmas: That's easy. The Christmas Spirit. I love that feeling.. And I love the decorations. Just everything really!!
27. What are your traditions for Christmas: Well kinda depends on the year.. My family does a Christmas Eve dinner. Mike's family does Christmas Eve Horderv's (I know I didn't spell that right) and Christmas Morning Breakfast. My family usually goes to my grandma's H's for Christmas dinner. We try to mix
28. Favorite memory of Christmas: Beyond Brooke's first Christmas, the memory that always sticks in my head the most is my 3rd grade year when my mom had cancer and we spent Christmas at my aunt and uncle's in Riverton. We started a new tradition that year and it was just a lot of fun. In fact it was my dad that woke us all up at 5 AM ready to open presents. I was telling him to go back to sleep it was still dark!! Lol.
29. Favorite Activity: Sledding and driving around looking at lights...
30. Names of people you tag to join in Chrismas Memory lane: Any and all of you!!
2. Real Tree or Artificial: REAL!!! I will NOT have a fake tree! I love the smell of the pine and to me real trees are more beautiful and a lot less work. (I have to put up a fake one at work every year)
3. When do you put up the tree?: Depends. We go get the trees usually Friday after Thanksgiving. Then it depends on when we get home sometimes that weekend and sometimes within the week after.
4. when do you take the tree down: Usually around New Years.. Although i would love to leave it up year round.
5. Do you like eggnog?: Yes. But like Mel I have to dilute with Milk. Tastes better and not as strong.
6. Favorite present as a child?: Don't remember honestly
7. Hardest person to buy for: Depends on who we have. But probably the parents and if we have almost anyone from Mike's uncle KC's family.
8. Easies person to buy for?: Brooke and Mike (that is if I had all the money in the world... he likes the expensive things!!!)
9. Do you have a nativity scene: Yes 2!Thanks to my parents and my young women leaders
10. email or send Christmas cards: Mail usually.
11. Worst Christmas gift ever received: Again I honestly don't remember, if I've had one
12. Favorite Christmas Movie: Don't have one. I like to watch any Christmas movie. Mike's is the A Christmas Carol. He gets a kick out of the lamp and well the whole movie!
13. When do you start shopping: Try throughout the whole year. Last year we started right after Christmas
14. do you Recycle your Christmas paper: No.
15. Favorite thing to eat at the holidays: Chocolate (about the only time I LOVE chocolate) and candy and banna bread...
16. Lights on the tree?: Heck yes!
17. Favorite Christmas song: O Holy Night!
18. Travel or stay home: Always a Star for us.
19: Santas Reindeer: You know Dasher and Dancer, Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid, Donner and Blitzen and of course Rudolph
20. What is your tree topper: Always a Star for us. It just seems significant to me, whereas it was the star that led the wise men and sheperds to baby Jesus!
21. Open presents on Christmas eve or on Christmas: Well sometimes we open 1 present on Christmas Eve, however we have always had Mrs. Clause bring us pajamas that night as well so at least one then the rest on Christmas.
22. Most annoying thing during the holidays: People by far.. they forget the true and real meaning of Christmas get in big hurries and are rude, impatient, and mean! They need to stop, take a deep breath, count to 10, and remember the season!
23. Favorite ornament or tree theme: Lol. Growing up we have had the same theme multi-colored lights with multi-colored ornaments and Red tinsel. However since Mike and I have been married we have had "theme trees" Every year is different. This year we are brown with clear led lights and its outdoorsy like. There's deer, pinecones, snowflakes etc.
24. Favorite dinner on Christmas: Mmmm... Ham, yummy potatoes, part of Christmas Jello ( I don't like the pinapple part... so I guess just jello), and the rest of the side dishes....
25. What do you want most for Christmas this year: Just the love of my families. And maybe a white christmas!!
26. What do you like most about Christmas: That's easy. The Christmas Spirit. I love that feeling.. And I love the decorations. Just everything really!!
27. What are your traditions for Christmas: Well kinda depends on the year.. My family does a Christmas Eve dinner. Mike's family does Christmas Eve Horderv's (I know I didn't spell that right) and Christmas Morning Breakfast. My family usually goes to my grandma's H's for Christmas dinner. We try to mix
28. Favorite memory of Christmas: Beyond Brooke's first Christmas, the memory that always sticks in my head the most is my 3rd grade year when my mom had cancer and we spent Christmas at my aunt and uncle's in Riverton. We started a new tradition that year and it was just a lot of fun. In fact it was my dad that woke us all up at 5 AM ready to open presents. I was telling him to go back to sleep it was still dark!! Lol.
29. Favorite Activity: Sledding and driving around looking at lights...
30. Names of people you tag to join in Chrismas Memory lane: Any and all of you!!
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Thanksgiving Weekend
So I decided this year I would help make dinner. I've wanted to do dinner myself but I know not very many of my family would come down here for it. And Mike's family does a big thing at his Grandma's usually.. So anyway I helped my mom make thanksgiving dinner up there this year. Wednesday i made pies, and worked (not easy mind you) and after Mike and I both got off work and he put up lights and packed our bags we headed to my hometown. Shi and Ryan were already there. Everyone had fun talking and staying up for awhile before bed. Thursday we got up mom started making pudding pie crusts then the rest of the food preparations began. We had dinner on the table only 10 maybe 15 minutes later than planned. So for us that was definately an achievement! Shilo and Ryan left not long after dinner they had goodbyes with his family to attend to back up north. (They headed out yesterday morning for tenn... not sure if I said anything so more on that later) My parents, Mike, Brooke, and I made a trip to Richfield that evening.
Friday everyone but Mom loaded up and headed after our Christmas Trees!!! (This is my favorite part after stuffing myself fuller than should be with great food.... Plus you get to eat Turkey sandwiches on rolls... nothing beats it) My dad had invited Kenny and his family to go with too. -now in years past we've had a couple of my uncles and their families with us... but over the years we've all dwindled down to our seperate families- So we made it up to the designated spot... which I'm not disclosing even though I'm using this as my journal.... my dad hikes a lot in search of our perfect trees every year and there are still more there so.. location is remaining undisclosed. Not that I think people will automatically flee to this location just a precaution.. for my dad. Anyway since dad knew right where they were, after dropping off the vehicles and the kids, Dad, Sena, Kenny, Mike and I hopped on the 4wheelers headed up more of the mountain then hiked more up to "the trees" And since I wasn't being very smart and ONLY ate 1 turkey sandwich and a few cheetos and a sucker all morning then took off hiking without bringing other food... Needless to say I was a little sick and faint. The snow helped with the water so I wasn't worried about that. But nobody else thought to bring anything to eat either since we weren't far from the trucks. Well dad did find an old lemon tootsie roll in his coat pocket. Now I despise them but I was desperate so after mike prodded away the paper I sucked on it. Well it only helped a little until it became too nasty and I had to spit it out. But it was due to the fact that it was OLD not my dislike of the candy. Anywho we got all our trees and I didn't pass out, luckily. I must have great smoothing things out skills. Because I can always seem to do that before I pass out, thankfully.
Our tree was by far the heaviest. I have another tall ceiling so I could have a tall tree this year. Well we found one almost as round as it was tall!! Lol. And it took both Mike and I to drag it down the mountainside to the fourwheelers. However though we have cut quite a bit off now. It was still a little too tall for the tall ceiling and then once we got the tree inside the house we decided to put it in the living room instead of the family room (which has a shorter ceiling). Anywho I'll post a picture when we decorate it.
So Saturday we helped my dad and siblings put up lights. Which helped my dad drastically. Normally with his work schedule and doing it mostly by himself with some help from Sena and Amy it takes a couple of weeks. We were able to get everything but the last oak tree, the back of the bottom of the house and bush next to it. It was fun. I like putting up lights. Everyone thinks I'm crazy but I like it! So after that we ALL went to Richfield again.... and ate some pizza and did a little shopping.
All in all it was a rather fun weekend! I think it's the longest we've stayed at my parents' house too. Although I have to say I'm disapointed in myself for not getting over to see my grandparents. Thanks dad and mom for feeding us and putting up with us!!! We hope everyone else had a great weekend.
Friday everyone but Mom loaded up and headed after our Christmas Trees!!! (This is my favorite part after stuffing myself fuller than should be with great food.... Plus you get to eat Turkey sandwiches on rolls... nothing beats it) My dad had invited Kenny and his family to go with too. -now in years past we've had a couple of my uncles and their families with us... but over the years we've all dwindled down to our seperate families- So we made it up to the designated spot... which I'm not disclosing even though I'm using this as my journal.... my dad hikes a lot in search of our perfect trees every year and there are still more there so.. location is remaining undisclosed. Not that I think people will automatically flee to this location just a precaution.. for my dad. Anyway since dad knew right where they were, after dropping off the vehicles and the kids, Dad, Sena, Kenny, Mike and I hopped on the 4wheelers headed up more of the mountain then hiked more up to "the trees" And since I wasn't being very smart and ONLY ate 1 turkey sandwich and a few cheetos and a sucker all morning then took off hiking without bringing other food... Needless to say I was a little sick and faint. The snow helped with the water so I wasn't worried about that. But nobody else thought to bring anything to eat either since we weren't far from the trucks. Well dad did find an old lemon tootsie roll in his coat pocket. Now I despise them but I was desperate so after mike prodded away the paper I sucked on it. Well it only helped a little until it became too nasty and I had to spit it out. But it was due to the fact that it was OLD not my dislike of the candy. Anywho we got all our trees and I didn't pass out, luckily. I must have great smoothing things out skills. Because I can always seem to do that before I pass out, thankfully.
Our tree was by far the heaviest. I have another tall ceiling so I could have a tall tree this year. Well we found one almost as round as it was tall!! Lol. And it took both Mike and I to drag it down the mountainside to the fourwheelers. However though we have cut quite a bit off now. It was still a little too tall for the tall ceiling and then once we got the tree inside the house we decided to put it in the living room instead of the family room (which has a shorter ceiling). Anywho I'll post a picture when we decorate it.
So Saturday we helped my dad and siblings put up lights. Which helped my dad drastically. Normally with his work schedule and doing it mostly by himself with some help from Sena and Amy it takes a couple of weeks. We were able to get everything but the last oak tree, the back of the bottom of the house and bush next to it. It was fun. I like putting up lights. Everyone thinks I'm crazy but I like it! So after that we ALL went to Richfield again.... and ate some pizza and did a little shopping.
All in all it was a rather fun weekend! I think it's the longest we've stayed at my parents' house too. Although I have to say I'm disapointed in myself for not getting over to see my grandparents. Thanks dad and mom for feeding us and putting up with us!!! We hope everyone else had a great weekend.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Twilight
We went and seen Twilight Friday night (yes I was surprised Mike didn't really throw a fit about going... although he did try to pawn his place off to his friends wife...) I have to say I was extremely disappointed in the movie. It had the basic story line of the book but was so different. I expected it to be a different... always is with book to movie... but I didn't think it would be quite like that. It was good and funny... but it seemed to just jump and not really run smoothly together. And some of the characters just didn't seem to fit them like Jasper, Carlisle, and Alice. Well I won't go into more detail about things.... I've never read the Harry Potter books but everyone seems to love the movies and the books. I guess I was just hoping it would be like them. But if some people are right and they made the movie for teenage girls well I guess it fits. Anyway that's just my opinion. I am anxious to see if they continue on with the rest of the series...
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
High School Tag
1. Did you date someone in high school? Yes, a few
2. What kind of car did you drive? Until my senior year when I bought my grand am, I drove my dad's '84 bronco or my mom's suburban aka "the Tank".
3. Did you pass your driver's license test the first time? State yes. Driver's Ed basically.. I took the test before I took the class and I could only study the little book we were supposed to keep and not the "red" book (which we learned from in class). I missed by 2 questions but Mr. Burr asked me all the questions I missed and I gave him the right answer so I passed.
4. Were you a party animal? No
5.Were you considered a flirt? I don't believe so.. was I??
6. Were you in band, orchestra, or choir? Chorus my freshman year. (although I took band all 3 years in Middle School....)
7. Were you a nerd? No... odd and different (or weird) but not a nerd
8. Were you on any varsity teams? No.. I'm not quite well i can't think of the word, but not that great when it comes to sports, I'd rather have fun with them!
9. Did you ever get suspended or expelled? No!
10. Can you still sing your fight song? Ummm..... probably not, maybe the chorus
11. Who were your favorite teachers? Mrs. Burr, Mr. and Mrs. Meyers
12. Where did you sit at lunch? Uh... depended on the day, in the right bottom corner if it school, or in the hall, or in a vehicle from going somewhere to pick something up...
13. School mascot: Wolves!
14. School colors: Blue and Crimson
15. Did you go to homecoming and who with? Nope
16. If you could go back and do it again, would you? I don't really know. I hated all the stupid drama of high school, but there might be a few things I'd rather change... but overall, not so sure I would.
17. What do you remember most about graduation? I remember a lot about that day. But mostly the fact that so many people around me were crying and there was no way I could cry that night. I was so happy it was hard for me to stop smiling!!
18. Where did you go on Senior Skip Day? We couldn't go without a parent or guardian excusing us from school or we would be suspended.
19. Were you in any clubs? FFA a year or two and FBLA
20. Have you gained weight since then? Yes (honestly I have.. just cause to some of you I don't look like it)
21. Who was your prom date? Matt Tanner
22. Are you planning on going to your 10 year reunion? Maybe
23. Did you have a job while in high school? My senior year I did. Good ol' JJWD
24. Worst class? Science and Math
25. Favorite class? Anything English related... English, Shakespeare, British Lit... and yearbook it was stressful but I loved it!
Thanks Brit! It was a fun trip down memory lane!!
2. What kind of car did you drive? Until my senior year when I bought my grand am, I drove my dad's '84 bronco or my mom's suburban aka "the Tank".
3. Did you pass your driver's license test the first time? State yes. Driver's Ed basically.. I took the test before I took the class and I could only study the little book we were supposed to keep and not the "red" book (which we learned from in class). I missed by 2 questions but Mr. Burr asked me all the questions I missed and I gave him the right answer so I passed.
4. Were you a party animal? No
5.Were you considered a flirt? I don't believe so.. was I??
6. Were you in band, orchestra, or choir? Chorus my freshman year. (although I took band all 3 years in Middle School....)
7. Were you a nerd? No... odd and different (or weird) but not a nerd
8. Were you on any varsity teams? No.. I'm not quite well i can't think of the word, but not that great when it comes to sports, I'd rather have fun with them!
9. Did you ever get suspended or expelled? No!
10. Can you still sing your fight song? Ummm..... probably not, maybe the chorus
11. Who were your favorite teachers? Mrs. Burr, Mr. and Mrs. Meyers
12. Where did you sit at lunch? Uh... depended on the day, in the right bottom corner if it school, or in the hall, or in a vehicle from going somewhere to pick something up...
13. School mascot: Wolves!
14. School colors: Blue and Crimson
15. Did you go to homecoming and who with? Nope
16. If you could go back and do it again, would you? I don't really know. I hated all the stupid drama of high school, but there might be a few things I'd rather change... but overall, not so sure I would.
17. What do you remember most about graduation? I remember a lot about that day. But mostly the fact that so many people around me were crying and there was no way I could cry that night. I was so happy it was hard for me to stop smiling!!
18. Where did you go on Senior Skip Day? We couldn't go without a parent or guardian excusing us from school or we would be suspended.
19. Were you in any clubs? FFA a year or two and FBLA
20. Have you gained weight since then? Yes (honestly I have.. just cause to some of you I don't look like it)
21. Who was your prom date? Matt Tanner
22. Are you planning on going to your 10 year reunion? Maybe
23. Did you have a job while in high school? My senior year I did. Good ol' JJWD
24. Worst class? Science and Math
25. Favorite class? Anything English related... English, Shakespeare, British Lit... and yearbook it was stressful but I loved it!
Thanks Brit! It was a fun trip down memory lane!!
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Halloween
So I'm a bit late but here are pics from Halloween. Brooke wanted to be a "blue wicked stitch" (a blue witch) this year. She was adorable!
Friday Brooke and I cleaned house and baked Rice Krispy Treats, Lemon Bars, and cupcakes. When Mike came home for lunch he told me I couldn't stay home anymore.. I'd make him fat (as if that could really happen!) We went to see Mike's grandma before she went to work. That evening Mike, Danny, Willy, and I took the 3 kids around trick or treating (yes we went door to door... I'm not a fan of trunk or treating... It is not the same... yes I know its safer... but it's just not the same!)
Saturday Mike and I surprised my family. We dressed brooke up again and headed to Aurora. My family was so excited, especially my mom. We also went over to see my grandparents. My family doesn't ever see brooke in her costume other than pictures. It was a fun weekend.
Brooke was helping me frost the cupcakes... Looks like she was helping a lot, eh!!! lol! That girl LOVES chocolate.
I didn't take a better one with the broom showing with the camera, too bad.
Tyler a firefighter, Brooke, and Nate a zombie
Friday Brooke and I cleaned house and baked Rice Krispy Treats, Lemon Bars, and cupcakes. When Mike came home for lunch he told me I couldn't stay home anymore.. I'd make him fat (as if that could really happen!) We went to see Mike's grandma before she went to work. That evening Mike, Danny, Willy, and I took the 3 kids around trick or treating (yes we went door to door... I'm not a fan of trunk or treating... It is not the same... yes I know its safer... but it's just not the same!)
Saturday Mike and I surprised my family. We dressed brooke up again and headed to Aurora. My family was so excited, especially my mom. We also went over to see my grandparents. My family doesn't ever see brooke in her costume other than pictures. It was a fun weekend.
Brooke was helping me frost the cupcakes... Looks like she was helping a lot, eh!!! lol! That girl LOVES chocolate.
I didn't take a better one with the broom showing with the camera, too bad.
Tyler a firefighter, Brooke, and Nate a zombie
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Thank You To Everyone!!!
Okay so after reading Nancy's tag post I just had to write a little something. It made me think of everyone I am grateful for. And maybe I'm a little early on my thanking seeing how Thanksgiving is still about a month away, but oh well. (And I'm sorry this is so long, but I felt an urge to do this)
I want to start out by thanking my ancestors (I know they won't read this but still for my posterity). All the hard work and dedication and trials and persecutions you might have went through you still never let it stop you from your joys and doing exactly what you wanted, to leave such a legacy for us. You all are awesome examples to me and your stories and legacies help to push me to be more like you.
My grandparents. There have honestly been no better grandparents than Grandpa and Grandma Mickelsen!! I love my Grandpa and Grandma Haglund, but I have always felt closer to my dad's parents than my mom's. This is for both sets though I love how you always love us and how you are always excited to see us. I know I am to see you. And Grandma Mick I love your stories too. They have all been great examples to me.
My parents. For bringing me into this world and teaching me all that you could. For doing the best you knew how. For sticking things through no matter how screwed up our family feels. You've taught me a lot!
Nancy. My lifelong best friend!! There just aren't enough words to express everything you have done for me. The examples, the talks, the listening, the relating (sad that there is so much... you know what I mean), the fun, the past, the trips, the sleepovers, the strength you possess, the goodness, etc. Like i said there just aren't enough words. You are amazing! And you continue to be a great example to me without even knowing it. Thank you!!
Stubby. The man who is a second dad to me. Provided me with love, comfort, strength, and perseverance by example. His example and everything he has gone through..... I just feel honored that he thinks of me as his adoptive daughter!!
Dawnanna. Now here is a woman worthy of ever joy and happiness. For her there are no words either! She was a huge strength to me when my mom had cancer. She was there for me silently but still there. I felt so much love radiant from her when she was around. She is just amazing too!!! (It's too bad she could only have one child... she is an awesome mother and grandma (or would be))
PJ! My aunt Paula!!! So much to say about her. She has strength, compassion, trust, loyalty, Faith, and I could go on and on... She has been through a lot. Learned a lot. Example for about anything. She is a wonderful mother and wife. And the best friend a person could have.
Matt. He has always been a great friend. He was a best friend at a great time for me. He knew me better than anyone and therefore knew what I was thinking or feeling and wanted me to get it out rather than stew on it. He'd listen and tell me how it was or is. He's a hard worker and smart though he doesn't believe it. He has so much inner strength and sensibility (i guess though still not the right word). I hope one day he realizes it! He really is a great person.
Mariah. Another best friend that I can never forget! You are another one where words are not enough! You have been an awesome example. A beautiful and smart woman who was always beyond her age. You have so much love for everyone and it shows. You would do anything for anyone. You are so amazing!!
Yvonne. Wow! A wonderful mother, friend, and would be wife! You cannot possibly know how much strength you have for everyone (if that were possible). You only want the best of happiness for everyone. You are so awesome and I miss not going to your house and talking with you! You are a great role model!
Mike. He is a wonderful father and husband. I have my issues. But I cannot deny that he is a good person. He helps so many people. He has strength beyond words. He's patient and trusting and talks sense into me. He loves me unconditionally. Though I don't tell him often enough how grateful I am to him. So Thank you Honey for all you do for us!
Well this is getting long so I'll wrap up. There are so many people who have done so many things in my life.Been great examples or strengths to me in times of need whether I knew it or not. President Johnson (or Bishop as I knew you), President Sperry, Brother Williams, Carol Lee, Dalene, Joan, Ginger, Sherry, Christine, LaVon and Marianne, Britney, Jamie, Julie, Jenna, Mary, Maria, Jennifer, The Kjar's, Doris, Shanon and her family, Sammi (J.or P. now), Lindsey, Trisha, Aunt Linda, Aunt Cindy, Aunt Kris and Uncle Kent, Uncle Dennis, Uncle Brent, Aunt Melissa, Aunt Tracie, Jim and Anne (again no words to describe them or their love, great example, and kindness and all they have done for our family. All of my aunts and uncles for all they do for us), so many of my cousins...Jenna, kara, Josh, Cody, Ira, Casey, Kandace, Kathy, and so many more, Mrs. Burr..... Wow there really are to many to name. But here are a few and i hope you all know how much you mean/have meant to me. You all have had such great examples throughout my life and even though you didn't know it YOU are the reason I am who I am today... (and that's a good thing. lol.) I love you all and thank you from the bottom of my heart!!
Now for the last but most important person I need to thank (or 2 rather). My heavenly father and Savior and brother Jesus Christ. There is too much to thank! Beyond the trivialities, for my life, my wonderful blessings, my family, my loved ones, the strength you have been for me at the hardest times of my life, for the unconditional love you have for not only me but for everyone, for the beautiful atonement.. Without it I certainly wouldn't be where I am. To do and be the person you were, my brother, is definitely the most selfless thing anybody has ever done. And I am so grateful for you and your sacrifice! For us! For the knowledge that we know. For not giving up on your children when I'm sure at times it would be so easy to forget about us because of our behavior. I know that everything I have learned throughout my years about the Church is true and real. I know that Jesus is our savior and without him we would have no eternity in a place of bliss and happiness. I know beyond a doubt that both our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ love each and every one of us unconditionally. They are always there to turn to no matter what we've done. Repentance is hard but well worth it. The blessings of the outcome are and will be well worth it. I know that it doesn't matter who we are or think we are here on earth we ARE children of our Heavenly Father. And we ALWAYS will be. And I am so grateful to know this-ALL of this. I only wish everyone knew it too cause it is an amazing feeling that just envelopes you all the time but especially when you feel down or lonely!!
I'm sure I've missed a lot of people so Thank you to Everyone!!!!
I want to start out by thanking my ancestors (I know they won't read this but still for my posterity). All the hard work and dedication and trials and persecutions you might have went through you still never let it stop you from your joys and doing exactly what you wanted, to leave such a legacy for us. You all are awesome examples to me and your stories and legacies help to push me to be more like you.
My grandparents. There have honestly been no better grandparents than Grandpa and Grandma Mickelsen!! I love my Grandpa and Grandma Haglund, but I have always felt closer to my dad's parents than my mom's. This is for both sets though I love how you always love us and how you are always excited to see us. I know I am to see you. And Grandma Mick I love your stories too. They have all been great examples to me.
My parents. For bringing me into this world and teaching me all that you could. For doing the best you knew how. For sticking things through no matter how screwed up our family feels. You've taught me a lot!
Nancy. My lifelong best friend!! There just aren't enough words to express everything you have done for me. The examples, the talks, the listening, the relating (sad that there is so much... you know what I mean), the fun, the past, the trips, the sleepovers, the strength you possess, the goodness, etc. Like i said there just aren't enough words. You are amazing! And you continue to be a great example to me without even knowing it. Thank you!!
Stubby. The man who is a second dad to me. Provided me with love, comfort, strength, and perseverance by example. His example and everything he has gone through..... I just feel honored that he thinks of me as his adoptive daughter!!
Dawnanna. Now here is a woman worthy of ever joy and happiness. For her there are no words either! She was a huge strength to me when my mom had cancer. She was there for me silently but still there. I felt so much love radiant from her when she was around. She is just amazing too!!! (It's too bad she could only have one child... she is an awesome mother and grandma (or would be))
PJ! My aunt Paula!!! So much to say about her. She has strength, compassion, trust, loyalty, Faith, and I could go on and on... She has been through a lot. Learned a lot. Example for about anything. She is a wonderful mother and wife. And the best friend a person could have.
Matt. He has always been a great friend. He was a best friend at a great time for me. He knew me better than anyone and therefore knew what I was thinking or feeling and wanted me to get it out rather than stew on it. He'd listen and tell me how it was or is. He's a hard worker and smart though he doesn't believe it. He has so much inner strength and sensibility (i guess though still not the right word). I hope one day he realizes it! He really is a great person.
Mariah. Another best friend that I can never forget! You are another one where words are not enough! You have been an awesome example. A beautiful and smart woman who was always beyond her age. You have so much love for everyone and it shows. You would do anything for anyone. You are so amazing!!
Yvonne. Wow! A wonderful mother, friend, and would be wife! You cannot possibly know how much strength you have for everyone (if that were possible). You only want the best of happiness for everyone. You are so awesome and I miss not going to your house and talking with you! You are a great role model!
Mike. He is a wonderful father and husband. I have my issues. But I cannot deny that he is a good person. He helps so many people. He has strength beyond words. He's patient and trusting and talks sense into me. He loves me unconditionally. Though I don't tell him often enough how grateful I am to him. So Thank you Honey for all you do for us!
Well this is getting long so I'll wrap up. There are so many people who have done so many things in my life.Been great examples or strengths to me in times of need whether I knew it or not. President Johnson (or Bishop as I knew you), President Sperry, Brother Williams, Carol Lee, Dalene, Joan, Ginger, Sherry, Christine, LaVon and Marianne, Britney, Jamie, Julie, Jenna, Mary, Maria, Jennifer, The Kjar's, Doris, Shanon and her family, Sammi (J.or P. now), Lindsey, Trisha, Aunt Linda, Aunt Cindy, Aunt Kris and Uncle Kent, Uncle Dennis, Uncle Brent, Aunt Melissa, Aunt Tracie, Jim and Anne (again no words to describe them or their love, great example, and kindness and all they have done for our family. All of my aunts and uncles for all they do for us), so many of my cousins...Jenna, kara, Josh, Cody, Ira, Casey, Kandace, Kathy, and so many more, Mrs. Burr..... Wow there really are to many to name. But here are a few and i hope you all know how much you mean/have meant to me. You all have had such great examples throughout my life and even though you didn't know it YOU are the reason I am who I am today... (and that's a good thing. lol.) I love you all and thank you from the bottom of my heart!!
Now for the last but most important person I need to thank (or 2 rather). My heavenly father and Savior and brother Jesus Christ. There is too much to thank! Beyond the trivialities, for my life, my wonderful blessings, my family, my loved ones, the strength you have been for me at the hardest times of my life, for the unconditional love you have for not only me but for everyone, for the beautiful atonement.. Without it I certainly wouldn't be where I am. To do and be the person you were, my brother, is definitely the most selfless thing anybody has ever done. And I am so grateful for you and your sacrifice! For us! For the knowledge that we know. For not giving up on your children when I'm sure at times it would be so easy to forget about us because of our behavior. I know that everything I have learned throughout my years about the Church is true and real. I know that Jesus is our savior and without him we would have no eternity in a place of bliss and happiness. I know beyond a doubt that both our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ love each and every one of us unconditionally. They are always there to turn to no matter what we've done. Repentance is hard but well worth it. The blessings of the outcome are and will be well worth it. I know that it doesn't matter who we are or think we are here on earth we ARE children of our Heavenly Father. And we ALWAYS will be. And I am so grateful to know this-ALL of this. I only wish everyone knew it too cause it is an amazing feeling that just envelopes you all the time but especially when you feel down or lonely!!
I'm sure I've missed a lot of people so Thank you to Everyone!!!!
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Tagged...Lucky 7's & Crazy 8's
Thanks Brit! It's ironic how you have to stop and think about these things and they should be pretty simple and already known yet for me at least they're not.
LUCKY 7'S
7 Things I Can Do...
1. Multi-task very well (most of the time)
2. Clean
3. make a very tasty dutch oven chicken!
4. Pick out things I don't like in food (I'm a very picky eater)
5. Type fast
6. Listen to people
7. Put on a good front
7 Things I Cannot Do...
1. Sew or crochet (I can sew baby quilts but that's about it and those aren't great)
2. "Deal" with things! I REALLY don't like the phrase "Deal With It" and I don't Deal with things very well.
3. "Shut up and Eat It" If I don't like it there's no way I'm eating it!
4. Quit my job. As much as I'd like to!
5. Hold back my anger at times
6. Keep my opinions to myself again at times (I have to work hard on that)
7. Pull off really feminine clothes. If it's really girly I look extremely out of place in it.
7 Things That Attracted me to Mike (This is what attracted me to him and what I love about him now too)
1. His eyes. The shape of the iris reminded me of a sunflower (and the color too, they are a brown but with a golden hint to them)
2. To be honest.... his butt!!!
3. He was sensitive and understanding
4. He Liked me for who I was
5. He'll go grocery shopping even though he hates it, just because I don't want to go alone
6. He doesn't mind how much I like to cuddle, most of the time anyway
7. He is a good dad.. and his face lights up at the little things Brooke does!
7 Things I say Most Often...
1. "What should we have for dinner"
2. "See you"
3. "I love you"
4. "BrookeLynn!"
5. "CS real Estate..."
6. "Hello"
7. "Hey. How are ya?"
7 Admirations
1. My daughter.. She is beautiful and amazing and nothing gets her down for long. She's a fighter, has a great imagination, and loves everything practically.
2. My grandma Mick... She has always been a favorite to me. She would always scratch our backs have suckers or candy or cookies, loved to see us all the time.. She is a wonderful cook and been through so much and still as strong as ever with stories to tell if you ask.
3. My grandpa Mick... He has been through much with his health but still every year grows a garden and loves to give it to all his family. He has always been a strong person and loves his huge family like my grandma. He makes me laugh and feel special. There is always a welcoming spirit in their house!
4. My great grandma Mick... she's been with her husband now for 9 years almost after being seperated for 30 something I believe. She never stopped loving him! She always had stories of her and grandpa Fred's life. She raised her children in hard times and lived a lot of her life without the love of her life but she was one amazing woman and I miss her!
5. Selena. Even though she is my little sister I still look up to her! She is AMAZING! She is so spiritual and stays in tune with that. Everybody respects the way she is and likes her for it. I love that she has strong morals! She likes to be different and unique. She tries to make people happy and smile and always making them feel better or try to anyway. She is a great runner and does it for fun instead of competition, the only person she competes with is herself. She's always putting others before herself. There's just too much to say about her!!!
6. My dad. He works hard and always makes sure he has food on our table and clothes on our backs even though he has to work at a place he hates and isn't good on his health. He is smart and knowledgable in many areas but doesn't claim to know it all. He has always been my hero!
7. My mom. She battled cancer and is still here! She's done the best she could with what life through at her!
(there are so many others but I had to name only 7!!)
7 Favorite Foods...
1. Pasta... Chicken Parmesan and Chicken Alfredo
2. Thanksgiving Dinner (just all of it)
3. Mike's BBQ'd Ribs
4. What I call "4th of July" cheeseburgers
5. Ihop's breakfast sampler minus the sausage!
6. my dutch oven chicken!!
7. Honey Ham, yummy potatoes
7 People to Tag...See the next tag.
CRAZY 8'S
8 TV Shows I Like To Watch... (when I watch tv.. beyond One Tree Hill)
1. One Tree Hill
2. Desperate Housewives
3. Brothers and Sisters
4. CSI's
5. Extreme Homemakeover (mostly for the house.. sad I know.. but I like to see what kind of house they build)
6. My Boys(when its on)
7. Grey's Anatomy
8. Ugly Betty
8 Things That Happened Yesterday... (this is the 22nd)
1. I Drove A Lot!!!!
2. Sena ran State Cross Country!!
3. IHop's was for lunch
4. Shopping at Costco
5. Shi and Ryan came with us to watch Sena, eat, and shop
6. Thanksgiving plans started
7. Put gas in my car
8. Papa spoiled Brookey
8 Favorite Places To Eat...
1. Olive Garden
2. Chuck-O-Rama
3. Parowan Cafe
4. IHOP
5. Sandy's Drive In
6. In and Out Burger
7. Wingers
8. Hunan Garden (Beaver)
8 Things I'm Looking Forward To...
1. Thanksgiving
2. Christmas Tree Hunting
3. Having another baby in the future
4. the Christmas Season
5. Playing with Brooke and the dogs in the snow
6. Having classes again (school... never thought I'd be excited but I am)
7. More temple visits
8. The Twilight movie
8 Things On My Wish List...
1. To be out of debt (cars, etc. paid off)
2. Build my house on a nice piece of land
3. To move out of Parowan (there's a reason its on my wish ist)
4. Not have a boring 9-6 job... to do what I love
5. A Degree or 2
6. Finishing my stories and publishing them into books
7. Economy to work for us "middle class people" or poor people whichever we are instead of the rich
8. To teach Dance some day or just take more classes....
8 People I Tag...
1. Nancy
2. Julie
3. Jenna (Cousin)
4. Kara
5. Lindsey M
6. Mariah
7. Aunt Kris
8. Melanie
LUCKY 7'S
7 Things I Can Do...
1. Multi-task very well (most of the time)
2. Clean
3. make a very tasty dutch oven chicken!
4. Pick out things I don't like in food (I'm a very picky eater)
5. Type fast
6. Listen to people
7. Put on a good front
7 Things I Cannot Do...
1. Sew or crochet (I can sew baby quilts but that's about it and those aren't great)
2. "Deal" with things! I REALLY don't like the phrase "Deal With It" and I don't Deal with things very well.
3. "Shut up and Eat It" If I don't like it there's no way I'm eating it!
4. Quit my job. As much as I'd like to!
5. Hold back my anger at times
6. Keep my opinions to myself again at times (I have to work hard on that)
7. Pull off really feminine clothes. If it's really girly I look extremely out of place in it.
7 Things That Attracted me to Mike (This is what attracted me to him and what I love about him now too)
1. His eyes. The shape of the iris reminded me of a sunflower (and the color too, they are a brown but with a golden hint to them)
2. To be honest.... his butt!!!
3. He was sensitive and understanding
4. He Liked me for who I was
5. He'll go grocery shopping even though he hates it, just because I don't want to go alone
6. He doesn't mind how much I like to cuddle, most of the time anyway
7. He is a good dad.. and his face lights up at the little things Brooke does!
7 Things I say Most Often...
1. "What should we have for dinner"
2. "See you"
3. "I love you"
4. "BrookeLynn!"
5. "CS real Estate..."
6. "Hello"
7. "Hey. How are ya?"
7 Admirations
1. My daughter.. She is beautiful and amazing and nothing gets her down for long. She's a fighter, has a great imagination, and loves everything practically.
2. My grandma Mick... She has always been a favorite to me. She would always scratch our backs have suckers or candy or cookies, loved to see us all the time.. She is a wonderful cook and been through so much and still as strong as ever with stories to tell if you ask.
3. My grandpa Mick... He has been through much with his health but still every year grows a garden and loves to give it to all his family. He has always been a strong person and loves his huge family like my grandma. He makes me laugh and feel special. There is always a welcoming spirit in their house!
4. My great grandma Mick... she's been with her husband now for 9 years almost after being seperated for 30 something I believe. She never stopped loving him! She always had stories of her and grandpa Fred's life. She raised her children in hard times and lived a lot of her life without the love of her life but she was one amazing woman and I miss her!
5. Selena. Even though she is my little sister I still look up to her! She is AMAZING! She is so spiritual and stays in tune with that. Everybody respects the way she is and likes her for it. I love that she has strong morals! She likes to be different and unique. She tries to make people happy and smile and always making them feel better or try to anyway. She is a great runner and does it for fun instead of competition, the only person she competes with is herself. She's always putting others before herself. There's just too much to say about her!!!
6. My dad. He works hard and always makes sure he has food on our table and clothes on our backs even though he has to work at a place he hates and isn't good on his health. He is smart and knowledgable in many areas but doesn't claim to know it all. He has always been my hero!
7. My mom. She battled cancer and is still here! She's done the best she could with what life through at her!
(there are so many others but I had to name only 7!!)
7 Favorite Foods...
1. Pasta... Chicken Parmesan and Chicken Alfredo
2. Thanksgiving Dinner (just all of it)
3. Mike's BBQ'd Ribs
4. What I call "4th of July" cheeseburgers
5. Ihop's breakfast sampler minus the sausage!
6. my dutch oven chicken!!
7. Honey Ham, yummy potatoes
7 People to Tag...See the next tag.
CRAZY 8'S
8 TV Shows I Like To Watch... (when I watch tv.. beyond One Tree Hill)
1. One Tree Hill
2. Desperate Housewives
3. Brothers and Sisters
4. CSI's
5. Extreme Homemakeover (mostly for the house.. sad I know.. but I like to see what kind of house they build)
6. My Boys(when its on)
7. Grey's Anatomy
8. Ugly Betty
8 Things That Happened Yesterday... (this is the 22nd)
1. I Drove A Lot!!!!
2. Sena ran State Cross Country!!
3. IHop's was for lunch
4. Shopping at Costco
5. Shi and Ryan came with us to watch Sena, eat, and shop
6. Thanksgiving plans started
7. Put gas in my car
8. Papa spoiled Brookey
8 Favorite Places To Eat...
1. Olive Garden
2. Chuck-O-Rama
3. Parowan Cafe
4. IHOP
5. Sandy's Drive In
6. In and Out Burger
7. Wingers
8. Hunan Garden (Beaver)
8 Things I'm Looking Forward To...
1. Thanksgiving
2. Christmas Tree Hunting
3. Having another baby in the future
4. the Christmas Season
5. Playing with Brooke and the dogs in the snow
6. Having classes again (school... never thought I'd be excited but I am)
7. More temple visits
8. The Twilight movie
8 Things On My Wish List...
1. To be out of debt (cars, etc. paid off)
2. Build my house on a nice piece of land
3. To move out of Parowan (there's a reason its on my wish ist)
4. Not have a boring 9-6 job... to do what I love
5. A Degree or 2
6. Finishing my stories and publishing them into books
7. Economy to work for us "middle class people" or poor people whichever we are instead of the rich
8. To teach Dance some day or just take more classes....
8 People I Tag...
1. Nancy
2. Julie
3. Jenna (Cousin)
4. Kara
5. Lindsey M
6. Mariah
7. Aunt Kris
8. Melanie
Monday, October 20, 2008
Weekend Fun
(This is also going to be a long post that is full of pictures!!!) Friday night after Mike got off work we headed up to Aurora to stay with my parents before heading up Saturday morning for the zoo with Chase, Nancy, and Hagen. If you want to know more about the history on that you can look at Nancy's blog she kinda summed it up.... ) We had a fun time at the zoo but not as fun as the kids. Here are some pics of the zoo adventure.
This is Mike pulling Brooke back up a hill so they could go down again..... The following is a picture of them going down the hill (Mike admits he's not a day over 3 at heart....lol)
Brooke thought it would be fun to pull her dad around in the wagon. It was quite interesting trying to go down a little hill. A lot of people had a good smile just watching!
I can't tell whether he looks like he's laughing or crying in the picture, but he really was laughing!
After the zoo we went shopping a bit at the Gateway Mall and to dinner at the Myan! As Nancy said Brooke was a little weary when were walking to our table. We explained that it's like a jungle and she seemed good with that thought it was kinda cool until the "thunder" started. (She hates thunder... but for some reason it was worse that night). She liked watching the divers until it came to the part where there was a guy with a gobling mask on and she flipped. She had to sit on my lap and only peek through her fingers. I had a hard time putting her in her seat after he left. She was beyond ready to leave by the time our food got there. But she did have fun! Then afterwards we went back to the hotel ready to go swimming only to find it was outdoors and they had shut it down for the season. However we did get some hot tub time in!!! The kids had fun climing in and out and playing a little. Here are some pics of that.
Then Sunday we went shopping at Cabelas and Provo Mall before heading back towards home. Needless to say Brooke was completely warn out and fell asleep at 7:45 and slept the whole night (didn't even wake up at her usual spot in the road before getting home)It was quite a peaceful trip home!!!!
Thank you to Nancy and Chase for driving us (even though you tried to kill us Chase we forgive you... j/k) And thank you for going with and putting up with us ( I know we can be a handful!! lol) We had lots of fun and it was definately nice to get away!
This is Mike pulling Brooke back up a hill so they could go down again..... The following is a picture of them going down the hill (Mike admits he's not a day over 3 at heart....lol)
Brooke thought it would be fun to pull her dad around in the wagon. It was quite interesting trying to go down a little hill. A lot of people had a good smile just watching!
I can't tell whether he looks like he's laughing or crying in the picture, but he really was laughing!
After the zoo we went shopping a bit at the Gateway Mall and to dinner at the Myan! As Nancy said Brooke was a little weary when were walking to our table. We explained that it's like a jungle and she seemed good with that thought it was kinda cool until the "thunder" started. (She hates thunder... but for some reason it was worse that night). She liked watching the divers until it came to the part where there was a guy with a gobling mask on and she flipped. She had to sit on my lap and only peek through her fingers. I had a hard time putting her in her seat after he left. She was beyond ready to leave by the time our food got there. But she did have fun! Then afterwards we went back to the hotel ready to go swimming only to find it was outdoors and they had shut it down for the season. However we did get some hot tub time in!!! The kids had fun climing in and out and playing a little. Here are some pics of that.
Then Sunday we went shopping at Cabelas and Provo Mall before heading back towards home. Needless to say Brooke was completely warn out and fell asleep at 7:45 and slept the whole night (didn't even wake up at her usual spot in the road before getting home)It was quite a peaceful trip home!!!!
Thank you to Nancy and Chase for driving us (even though you tried to kill us Chase we forgive you... j/k) And thank you for going with and putting up with us ( I know we can be a handful!! lol) We had lots of fun and it was definately nice to get away!
Thursday, October 16, 2008
New
There isn't much new to report. Brooke keeps getting bigger and smarter. She still cracks us up on a daily basis. She loves to change clothes about 5 times a day including into her dress ups. She's getting to the point she really wants some one to play with. (Yes I know bout time I had another one..... not yet) Part has to do with not having kids to play with during the day (she's with Grandpa during the day) Mike still works a lot. He always has friends wanting him to help him with something they're doing.
I decided I'd do a little update on the rest of my fam. Nolan (8) was just baptized in August. He's been running the mile and his fastes time is 8:01. Skyler (9) he'll be 10 next month which means only 2 years away from becoming a deacon (which is weird to think about). He's been running the mile as well and his fastest time is 7:26. He'll be getting his bear badge in scouts. Amy (13) is growing up into a beautiful young woman. She's plays the saxophone in band. Sena (16) came in 9th out of 41 or 42 at Region CC and will be running the State Meet next Wednesday (YEAH SENA!!!!!) She is 1 of 3 going from N.S.! Jess (19) works at K-Mart now. She comes and goes a lot. Christian (21) is still in Nashville. He just recently went to Florida with some friends on vacation (I'm envious... he's seen the ocean...lol) Shilo and Ryan might actually be moving to Tennessee. Thety will be going out in a week I believe to check things out and look for a place to live. If they do decide for sure they will be moving the first of November to middle of November to my knowledge. Mom and Dad I guess is still the same ol'. Dad works and hikes when he can. Takes lots of pictures (which turn out awesome). Mom still crochets quite a bit. They've been married for 25 1/2 years!!! Woohoo them!
So that's it the update on us I guess.
I decided I'd do a little update on the rest of my fam. Nolan (8) was just baptized in August. He's been running the mile and his fastes time is 8:01. Skyler (9) he'll be 10 next month which means only 2 years away from becoming a deacon (which is weird to think about). He's been running the mile as well and his fastest time is 7:26. He'll be getting his bear badge in scouts. Amy (13) is growing up into a beautiful young woman. She's plays the saxophone in band. Sena (16) came in 9th out of 41 or 42 at Region CC and will be running the State Meet next Wednesday (YEAH SENA!!!!!) She is 1 of 3 going from N.S.! Jess (19) works at K-Mart now. She comes and goes a lot. Christian (21) is still in Nashville. He just recently went to Florida with some friends on vacation (I'm envious... he's seen the ocean...lol) Shilo and Ryan might actually be moving to Tennessee. Thety will be going out in a week I believe to check things out and look for a place to live. If they do decide for sure they will be moving the first of November to middle of November to my knowledge. Mom and Dad I guess is still the same ol'. Dad works and hikes when he can. Takes lots of pictures (which turn out awesome). Mom still crochets quite a bit. They've been married for 25 1/2 years!!! Woohoo them!
So that's it the update on us I guess.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Tagged....Who Am I
Its who I am ....
I am....so much more than I think I am
I Want....Brooke to have the best life possible
I Have....faith that everything I wish and hope for will one day be a reality
I Wish....a lot of things...to be home with my baby girl more
I Hate....politics and liars!
I Fear....dying before I feel I am ready to
I Hear....peace in the early mornings when Mike & Brooke are still asleep! (I treasure that time)
I Search....books, scriptures, and the ensign for help to my problems
I Wonder....where I'll be in these next five years
I Always....turn to my Heavenly Father... I couldn't be here without him
I Usually....try to think before I speak
I Am Not....always the most patient and kind person I strive to be
I Dance....with Brooke and whenever I decide to take the chance (not as much as I used to, sadly)
I Sing....A LOT! Mostly by myself and loud (it helps to sort of soothe me)
I Never....play enough with Brooke
I Rarely....relax by myself and do ABSOLUTELY NOTHING
I Cry....when I get angry (because my anger gets me nowhere so the waterworks start)
I am Not Always....as happy as i'd like myself to be
I Lose....my thoughts too much! I can never speak like I am thinking
I'm Confused....by a lot of things. My own emotions a lot of the time
I Need....to figure a few things out so I stop worrying
I Should....Worry/stress less, get off my butt and walk, and remember to enjoy every minute with those I love cause it could be a last!
I Dream....too much!! Of things I want for the future!
I TAG: Kara, Jenna, Mariah, Britney
I am....so much more than I think I am
I Want....Brooke to have the best life possible
I Have....faith that everything I wish and hope for will one day be a reality
I Wish....a lot of things...to be home with my baby girl more
I Hate....politics and liars!
I Fear....dying before I feel I am ready to
I Hear....peace in the early mornings when Mike & Brooke are still asleep! (I treasure that time)
I Search....books, scriptures, and the ensign for help to my problems
I Wonder....where I'll be in these next five years
I Always....turn to my Heavenly Father... I couldn't be here without him
I Usually....try to think before I speak
I Am Not....always the most patient and kind person I strive to be
I Dance....with Brooke and whenever I decide to take the chance (not as much as I used to, sadly)
I Sing....A LOT! Mostly by myself and loud (it helps to sort of soothe me)
I Never....play enough with Brooke
I Rarely....relax by myself and do ABSOLUTELY NOTHING
I Cry....when I get angry (because my anger gets me nowhere so the waterworks start)
I am Not Always....as happy as i'd like myself to be
I Lose....my thoughts too much! I can never speak like I am thinking
I'm Confused....by a lot of things. My own emotions a lot of the time
I Need....to figure a few things out so I stop worrying
I Should....Worry/stress less, get off my butt and walk, and remember to enjoy every minute with those I love cause it could be a last!
I Dream....too much!! Of things I want for the future!
I TAG: Kara, Jenna, Mariah, Britney
Brooke Lynn
So as I was talking with Nancy today about Brooke. I just felt an urge to post about her.
She has been a strength above all earthly strengths to me! She is so amazing and beautiful I can just stare at her for minutes totally mesmorized that she is my little girl! As much as her attitude and purposeful disobedience gets to me I can not love her any less or be so grateful that she is my daughter!
I am so grateful to my Heavenly Father for sending her to me. He knew I needed her when I did even though I wasn't ready.
I am so grateful for everyone who is such a good influence for her and to me as a mother for her! I know I have drawn on all these things to help me and I pray that I will always be the best I can be for her!!!! I love my little Brookey!!!
She has been a strength above all earthly strengths to me! She is so amazing and beautiful I can just stare at her for minutes totally mesmorized that she is my little girl! As much as her attitude and purposeful disobedience gets to me I can not love her any less or be so grateful that she is my daughter!
I am so grateful to my Heavenly Father for sending her to me. He knew I needed her when I did even though I wasn't ready.
I am so grateful for everyone who is such a good influence for her and to me as a mother for her! I know I have drawn on all these things to help me and I pray that I will always be the best I can be for her!!!! I love my little Brookey!!!
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Fall
So this is my absolute favorite time of year!! I love Fall! I love the trees when they turn colors. Seeing the mountains in the different shades. The beauty all around. And I love to decorate my house in leaves and pumpkins and orange!!!!! I love seeing snow on the ground too but there just isn't anything like fall!! And it seems to be working a little slower down here this year so I cannot wait for the leaves on our trees to start turning..... Man I just love it!!! I would really like to go to Logan to see the beauty there. I went through there this time of year a few years ago and loved it!!! The whole place was gorgeous all red, orange, and yellow with some green... I don't think I have ever seen a place so lit up by nature's beauty even the mountains up Gooseberry didn't compare to me. Brit and all you who live there... I envy you!!!
Anyway this was a very random post but I just thought about the fact that it is fall and had to post..
Anyway this was a very random post but I just thought about the fact that it is fall and had to post..
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Thinking
The title says exactly what I've been doing. And I get told I do it TOO much, but at times like now when I am especially irritated, that's seems to be all I CAN do. So hopefully this all makes sense. And it might sound more like a journal entry so sorry its just my thoughts.
Okay so I've been wishing that I knew how certain thins in my life have turned out as I'm sure many people do. But I get so frustrated with things that i wish I knew how things will be in 2 years or 5 or whenever. Not that I think too much about the future like that. I've taught myself to worry about today only get through a day and get a glimpse of the weekend or next few days or month or whatever depending on what's going on. But I've learned that if I worry about too much of the future I stress and make myself sick without even really knowing it. And I LOATHE being sick.
Anyway as I've thought of wanting to know how some things in my life turn out in a few years I also thought that that would take away our (or rather my since it would only be me knowing) choosing right or wrong choices, or in other words freedom. And I know that wouldn't be right cause I would know the path I will be in or what I need to do to get there. But it could also lead to more disaster because I would be trying to lead it in that direction and worry or stress about things that wouldn't get me there. (I hope this is all making sense)So I've thought would I really really want to know? Would I really be prepared to handle everything I would see if such a thing were possible? I read so many different things to try and keep my perspective straight on all things in my life as well as to learn more, but the thing that really gets me thinking is my Patriarchal Blessing. Which in some ways I guess you could say it does tell you things of your future just not in full description. And maybe that is why it makes me think so much. I keep coming up with questions every time I read it, wondering who could answer them for me. And then I remind myself that I need to Trust in the Lord! He knows all things! He knows what's best for me and what I can handle and what I cannot! He can and will help me through anything and everything that I want or need help with! All my questions will in time be answered and I will know then why I needed to wait to hear them. I understand that and believe that whole heartedly! I only get frustrated and I need to remember that "Life ain't always beautiful, but it's a beautiful ride" and "He never said it would be easy, He only said it would be WORTH it!"
So at times like now, I try to remember to calm myself down and remind myself of everything I know and to Trust in the Lord for he knows ALL! That usually works if I keep those thoughts forefront in my mind. And so like now I feel at peace and I have successfully calmed myself down.... now only to keep me here.... lol!!!
Okay so I've been wishing that I knew how certain thins in my life have turned out as I'm sure many people do. But I get so frustrated with things that i wish I knew how things will be in 2 years or 5 or whenever. Not that I think too much about the future like that. I've taught myself to worry about today only get through a day and get a glimpse of the weekend or next few days or month or whatever depending on what's going on. But I've learned that if I worry about too much of the future I stress and make myself sick without even really knowing it. And I LOATHE being sick.
Anyway as I've thought of wanting to know how some things in my life turn out in a few years I also thought that that would take away our (or rather my since it would only be me knowing) choosing right or wrong choices, or in other words freedom. And I know that wouldn't be right cause I would know the path I will be in or what I need to do to get there. But it could also lead to more disaster because I would be trying to lead it in that direction and worry or stress about things that wouldn't get me there. (I hope this is all making sense)So I've thought would I really really want to know? Would I really be prepared to handle everything I would see if such a thing were possible? I read so many different things to try and keep my perspective straight on all things in my life as well as to learn more, but the thing that really gets me thinking is my Patriarchal Blessing. Which in some ways I guess you could say it does tell you things of your future just not in full description. And maybe that is why it makes me think so much. I keep coming up with questions every time I read it, wondering who could answer them for me. And then I remind myself that I need to Trust in the Lord! He knows all things! He knows what's best for me and what I can handle and what I cannot! He can and will help me through anything and everything that I want or need help with! All my questions will in time be answered and I will know then why I needed to wait to hear them. I understand that and believe that whole heartedly! I only get frustrated and I need to remember that "Life ain't always beautiful, but it's a beautiful ride" and "He never said it would be easy, He only said it would be WORTH it!"
So at times like now, I try to remember to calm myself down and remind myself of everything I know and to Trust in the Lord for he knows ALL! That usually works if I keep those thoughts forefront in my mind. And so like now I feel at peace and I have successfully calmed myself down.... now only to keep me here.... lol!!!
Twighlight Series
Ok so I just wanted to say that I finished reading Breaking Dawn yesterday. I have had so many people ask me for quite awhile if I have read the Twighlight series and I hadn't even heard of it until the first person asked me. When they told me it was about vampires I was pretty sure then that I wouldn't read it. I wasn't ever really into Buffy the Vampire Slayer or anything like that so I didn't think I could really read a series of books on them. Well my mother-in-law decided to buy the first few books quite a few weeks ago. And after she read the first one she said I really should read it but I it went to her sister-in-law (and I was reading something different then too... so it worked out fine) well once Mary (the sister-in-law) was done and went on the second and I decided to give Twilight a chance. And as I started out I just read the fourth book so it shows how hooked I became once reading. And I was HOOKED! It was very different and refreshing and again very different. Twighlight is my favorite book but I also really liked Breaking Dawn. Anyway just wanted to say I've read them and they are awesome (I couldn't help getting 2 of them I was too impatient to wait my turn!!!)
Friday, September 12, 2008
New Puppies!!
We also now have 2 Australian sheperds (I guess its the closest thing Mike will let me have to an Alaskan Husky... J/K I really do like Australian Sheperd's) We were only going to get one but Mike really liked another one and so we ended up with 2. 
This is Jax!! He's Michael's
This is Dusty!!! He's mine
Jax crawled up onto the console like thing where the cup holders, and gear shifts are and fell asleep draped across the camera, Mike's pepsi, and binoculars. He slid into this position curling around the pepsi after I moved the camera to take a picture of him.
Bruzer has been insanely jealous of these two new pupp's. I took a picture of him and his sadness (that and his mouching wasn't getting him anywhere, Dang dog refuses to eat his own food in hopes that we will feed him ours, he hadn't eaten his food in 2 days.... And we wonder why he won't get bigger!!!)
This is Jax!! He's Michael's
This is Dusty!!! He's mine
Jax crawled up onto the console like thing where the cup holders, and gear shifts are and fell asleep draped across the camera, Mike's pepsi, and binoculars. He slid into this position curling around the pepsi after I moved the camera to take a picture of him.
Bruzer has been insanely jealous of these two new pupp's. I took a picture of him and his sadness (that and his mouching wasn't getting him anywhere, Dang dog refuses to eat his own food in hopes that we will feed him ours, he hadn't eaten his food in 2 days.... And we wonder why he won't get bigger!!!)
Update
Another little update... Mike still hasn't gotten a dear we went camping last weekend after another rodeo. We seen the one Mike wanted but he took off before Mike could even get off the 4 wheeler and he didn't find him. And the other times we've gone we haven't seen a buck! Kind of depressing but hey there's a reason right?! So the rodeo.... Cedar City hosts a Stampede Rodeo every year and this year (it might be every year I don't know we've never gone before) they had Budweiser's Clydesdale's and wagon. We all really wanted to see them so we went (they also have a parade Saturday morn with them in it and another rodeo Sat night... but we were on the mtn). And here is a pic of them (Man they are beautiful!!!) 
Camping Pics.....(Not many this time)
Brooke "fishing"
I love cooking in the moutains but for some reason Mike always ends up doing most of it. I prepare and he cooks.. Not that I'm really complaining!!! It's just odd cause he'd rather not at home....
Camping Pics.....(Not many this time)
Brooke "fishing"
I love cooking in the moutains but for some reason Mike always ends up doing most of it. I prepare and he cooks.. Not that I'm really complaining!!! It's just odd cause he'd rather not at home....
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
County Fair
So I thought I would entertain you with pictures of the fair. My family ended up coming down to go to the fair and rodeo again with us. Brooke really enjoyed having them come. They stayed the night and left after a lunch/dinner Sunday afternoon. We all had fun with them here. The fair was fun as usual however I have to admit Friday night had the best rodeo rides. More people actually rode on the bareback, saddle bronc, and bulls. Saturday it rained and the arena was very muddy. Then Monday so many people ended up getting hurt not too seriously but I guess there was also a horse in the races they had to put down. And the bulls seemed to want revenge too, about 90% it seemed went back after their riders once they got them off their backs, luckily nobody was seriously injured!
So we convinced my mom to go on the Ferris Wheel with Sena. We thought she would be fine, apparently she wasn't (my mom is like deathly afraid of heights) I couldn't help but laugh and take pictures... It's the first time I think I've ever seen my mom on a ride beyond the sky lift at Lagoon that takes you from one side of the park to the other. Sorry mom couldn't help but laugh!
I was loving this. I convinced Mike to go with Brooke on the Miral-go-round and he even smiled for the camera instead of being dorky!! I was so excited!!
The Rodeo!!
Oh yeah and with the rodeo's Brooks has had a blast! She watches these "princesses" as she calls them. Every time she sees one. Whether it was Miss Iron County or Miss Iron County Rodeo even down to the little miss's. When we were helping Dana and Lloyd with the dinner on Sunday both sets were there and she had to talk to each one. She even brought in her boots cowgirl boots to show them (she was wearing shorts and sandals but her boots were in the truck). it was so cute!! And since then they are known as her "princess friends". Oh and she has got the rodeo wave down. She would wave to us on the rides with the rodeo wave. It was so dang cute and funny!!!! Gotta love kids! I hope everyone had a great long weekend or at least a good one!
So we convinced my mom to go on the Ferris Wheel with Sena. We thought she would be fine, apparently she wasn't (my mom is like deathly afraid of heights) I couldn't help but laugh and take pictures... It's the first time I think I've ever seen my mom on a ride beyond the sky lift at Lagoon that takes you from one side of the park to the other. Sorry mom couldn't help but laugh!
I was loving this. I convinced Mike to go with Brooke on the Miral-go-round and he even smiled for the camera instead of being dorky!! I was so excited!!
The Rodeo!!
Oh yeah and with the rodeo's Brooks has had a blast! She watches these "princesses" as she calls them. Every time she sees one. Whether it was Miss Iron County or Miss Iron County Rodeo even down to the little miss's. When we were helping Dana and Lloyd with the dinner on Sunday both sets were there and she had to talk to each one. She even brought in her boots cowgirl boots to show them (she was wearing shorts and sandals but her boots were in the truck). it was so cute!! And since then they are known as her "princess friends". Oh and she has got the rodeo wave down. She would wave to us on the rides with the rodeo wave. It was so dang cute and funny!!!! Gotta love kids! I hope everyone had a great long weekend or at least a good one!
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Update
I thought I'd update a little. Mike hasn't got his deer yet. He says he's only seen one worth shooting and he's only seen it once. I'm hoping he decides to just shoot one of the nice ones we've seen, but I have a feeling it's going to turn out like it has in the years past where he holds out for that one and doesn't ever see it again so near th end of the hunt when he finally decides to just shoot one we won't even see anything but doe's. lol! Men cannot make up their minds. Anyway
Right now the County Fair is going on. And living in sevier it wasn't such a big thing as it is down here. At least it didnt seem like it to me. But I guess it helps that my in-laws help out with it every year like raising the flags, luncheons and dinners. It's kind of a family thing to help out I guess. Anyway this week the carnival starts and the exhibits for the fair are being judged. They have so many events, 2 evening rodeos, horse races, commercial boothes, bull wars, little buckaroo rodeo, Labor day parade, and more. I like it! It might have something to do with hunting season, Fall is approaching or maybe its just all the events we go to. It seems like that's when we do the most "fun" things beyond camping.
My in-laws also cater a dinner every year for I don't remember who all beyond the senator and a bunch of other people that come from all over for some reason (I honestly don't remember and I have asked... I think every year) and Mike and I always go help them set up and take down tables and chairs and everything and I've since being a part of the family been dubbed the "centerpiece girl" which I didn't know until last Sunday (caught me offguard there at first my brother-in-law called me that.. and well I guess you just have to be at those family dinners to understand fully... although children really shouldn't be....)Anyway I would ask them if they were going to put anything in the centers of the table to kind of spice them up. They do the dinner at what's called the 'Jesse Smith Home' outside to the side of the house so there's not much decorating you can do. Well since then I get to help or rather decide what to decorate with. So the long story that this is now (It really was going to be short when I started.... story of me though) ... I am the "centerpiece girl" but hey I like to decorate so it doesn't bother me any, it's all natural I just don't have the chance to do it very often. So that's kinda the update on us!
Right now the County Fair is going on. And living in sevier it wasn't such a big thing as it is down here. At least it didnt seem like it to me. But I guess it helps that my in-laws help out with it every year like raising the flags, luncheons and dinners. It's kind of a family thing to help out I guess. Anyway this week the carnival starts and the exhibits for the fair are being judged. They have so many events, 2 evening rodeos, horse races, commercial boothes, bull wars, little buckaroo rodeo, Labor day parade, and more. I like it! It might have something to do with hunting season, Fall is approaching or maybe its just all the events we go to. It seems like that's when we do the most "fun" things beyond camping.
My in-laws also cater a dinner every year for I don't remember who all beyond the senator and a bunch of other people that come from all over for some reason (I honestly don't remember and I have asked... I think every year) and Mike and I always go help them set up and take down tables and chairs and everything and I've since being a part of the family been dubbed the "centerpiece girl" which I didn't know until last Sunday (caught me offguard there at first my brother-in-law called me that.. and well I guess you just have to be at those family dinners to understand fully... although children really shouldn't be....)Anyway I would ask them if they were going to put anything in the centers of the table to kind of spice them up. They do the dinner at what's called the 'Jesse Smith Home' outside to the side of the house so there's not much decorating you can do. Well since then I get to help or rather decide what to decorate with. So the long story that this is now (It really was going to be short when I started.... story of me though) ... I am the "centerpiece girl" but hey I like to decorate so it doesn't bother me any, it's all natural I just don't have the chance to do it very often. So that's kinda the update on us!
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Ty's B-day
Ok so I just had to post this!! This is Mike's nephew Tyler's 3rd birthday party. It was lst Friday on his b-day. We went and had dinner with his family (ok that is kind of exagerating a bit... Brooke had dinner with them, Mike and I ate when they were all done we were home packing everything getting ready to head up the mtn after the party so we were a little late to dinner) Anyway then waited for more of Mike's family to get there for the cake and opening of presents. Since I like to take pictures and Danny is divorced I figured somebody should take pics of Ty's birthday. So I did and thought I would share. The kids had so much fun playing with Ty's new toys!! And when Ty opened his present from Grandma and Grandpa that had clothes he really wasn't interested in finding out was in it and took some coaxing to look through the bag.
Tyler was being so shy that night for some reason and it took me awhile to get his picture and like the picture because of his facial expression but the dang camera cord was in the way, however I couldn't delete it!
Tyler was being so shy that night for some reason and it took me awhile to get his picture and like the picture because of his facial expression but the dang camera cord was in the way, however I couldn't delete it!
Bottling
Well I am very proud of this and I actually didn't think I would ever bottle at least not until I got older. I just didn't think I had the patience to do it. However I have always liked bagging and freezing corn just never bottling. Well because we have a garden (I really don't like store bought vegetables) I decided I needed to learn how to bottle so we had quite a few beans ready and we didn't want them to go bad before we had anymore so we did a small batch our first batch!!! And they turned out great. Mike and I basically did it ourselves I asked my mom how exactly you do it and she explained the process over the phone and we borrowed Mike's mom's pressure cooker and she explained how to use it and we did beans and 2 bottles of beats to start with. We will probably be doing more in a week or two. Oh and we've already frozen 2 bags of carrots too!! I am so excited to have fresh vegetables again I must admit that I don't eat very many vegetables unless they are from one of our (meaning mine, my parents' or grandparents') gardens. And I am so excited to have beans and corn again!!!!!! And garden carrots for my soup!!! Just thought I'd share!! (Oh we did this bottling last week like Thursday night before we left for camping...)
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Mike's handiwork!!
So my husband loves to make things out of barbed wire or metal anything. In fact the man can fix about anything there are so many people down here that love him for that. In fact one farmer calls him MiGiver (don't think I spelled that right but oh well)!! Ok well Nancy and Chase, if any of you have seen their living room (when its furnished that is) they have this way cute cowboy lamp. Well ever since Mike first seen it he's wanted to build one. Anyway last Christmas, we drew out Kandace and Pepper for our big Mickelsen party. Well we didn't have much notice before the party anyway for reasons I won't go into as it is a longer story, but Mike decided he wanted to make them that lamp. Well he started it, but didn't have time to finish or find a lamp shade or bottom for it. Well it has taken months!!! literally for him to finish, we got the lamp shade and the electrical shortly after Christmas but it sat in our living room unfinished for many months. Well finally after a day of reminding him that Christmas is almost here again, he decided to finish it (although if you ask him he had been thinking about it and decided to shorten it, etc.... right men!!!lol) So he cut a piece of cherry wood from a stump we had and made the bottom and it looked perfect. So i just wanted to show you his handiwork.... He will sell some things too, but you have to get him at the right time cause some days he doesn't want to give it away for a copycat to make.... Oh and we gave it to Kandace and Pepper and since we forgot while we were there we had my mom take it to them, she said they loved it!!! I hope so!!!
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Family Fun
So my Aunt Paula moved to Texas late summer of last year. I don't think she's been home (Utah home) since. I haven't seen her anyway. So she came back Sunday with her in-laws and was in the state until extrememly early tomorrow morning when she flies back. She actually flew in on her Birthday. She has been in Enterprise for most of the time but yesterday she went up to Kanosh to my granparents' to see all the family that could come over. Since we are only 8 years apart in age we have been pretty close (ok so the age really might not play a factor we've just been close) and I haven't seen her in a LONG time I took work off and Brooke and I drove up to see all our family (which really wasn't even half of the family but a good chunk). It was so good to see her, I really miss having her here. So anyway I just wanted to share some pics of our day,for those of you who know her or some of my mom's side you can see an update! Oh and some news we found out yesterday also, she is going to have another baby due in March!! Congrat's again PJ and thanks for everything, I don't know what I'd do without you, I guess that's why the Lord has blessed me by having you as an aunt (a young one at that!, lol... 28 right??? ;)!!)
Paula and her twin Brent weeding the flower bed
Jaden (Brent's oldest) he wanted his picture taken with his stuffed animal and his sister's! It was so cute!
Amy and Kaylinn (again I hope I spelled it right, it's Brent's youngest).. Amy acts like a mother to her and Brenna it's soo cute!!!
Rachelle, Brent's wife (I can never remember how to spell her name), Skyler, Jaden, and Nolan watching a movie
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Grandma and Paula talking on the patio... Brent has done so much to their yard since I was younger It's amazing!!! And the patio is really nice in the summer time!
Selena being her odd little self and climing between the bars on the playground!!! I had to get a picture
My Grandma H. with Brooke. Brooke was so hot and flushed and ornery (from not having a nap) she would NOT smile or even look at the camera. Stinker!!
Brooke playing soccer....
I didn't end up getting any of my mom in any pictures. Every time I went into the house to get the kitchen full of people (that seems to be the hang out spot for adults at my grandma H.'s) there was only 1 person or noone there, odd eh?!
Paula and her twin Brent weeding the flower bed
Jaden (Brent's oldest) he wanted his picture taken with his stuffed animal and his sister's! It was so cute!
Amy and Kaylinn (again I hope I spelled it right, it's Brent's youngest).. Amy acts like a mother to her and Brenna it's soo cute!!!
Rachelle, Brent's wife (I can never remember how to spell her name), Skyler, Jaden, and Nolan watching a movie
alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234154205512775202" />Grandma and Paula talking on the patio... Brent has done so much to their yard since I was younger It's amazing!!! And the patio is really nice in the summer time!
Selena being her odd little self and climing between the bars on the playground!!! I had to get a picture
My Grandma H. with Brooke. Brooke was so hot and flushed and ornery (from not having a nap) she would NOT smile or even look at the camera. Stinker!!
Brooke playing soccer....
I didn't end up getting any of my mom in any pictures. Every time I went into the house to get the kitchen full of people (that seems to be the hang out spot for adults at my grandma H.'s) there was only 1 person or noone there, odd eh?!
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