Days 26-28

Day 26- What do you think about your friends?

This 31 day challenge is making me feel blessed, but so conceited.

Let me tell you about my friends.... They are AMAZING! I have the most wonderful friends. Honestly. I don't know why I have been so lucky. I know any and all of my friends would be there for me when I needed them most, and I know I could pick up the phone in the middle of the night and call a lot of them if I needed to.

I have friends who listen, care, and love me for who I am no matter what. They support me, and they love me.

I've had a lot of my friends for a long time, and I make new friends all the time. Almost all are great women. I have had to get rid of a few that were downers, or just not anyone I care to have in my life, and I also DO NOT do one sided friendships. I give a lot to my friends, and want the same in return!

Thank you all my friends for being the remarkable women you are! You make my life wonderful!

Day 27- why are you doing this 30 day challenge?

Just for something to do. No other reason!

Day 28- A picture of you from last year and now, how have you changed since then?

How I have changed since last year???

I cut my hair, my boobs doubled in size, and I became a mother of FOUR! Wahoo!

I suck again

Day 23- Something you crave for a lot
Fruit and currently, PB & J sandwiches.
I always crave something sweet. Fruit has defiantly done the trick lately though. Sunflowers market had some REALLY good mangos the other day. I think they are my favorite fruit of all time.

Day 24- Your last five facebook status'
----"Does anyone remember the movie "Flowers in the Attic"
----"I enjoy people watching"
(I really do. I often wonder what is going on in someone else's mind.)
---"Wishing I were laying out on the Beach somewhere warm!"
---"Loving me some PB & J sandwiches with Raspberry jam"
---"We have a walker! Swayzee is walking all over the place! A few stumbles, but she is so cute and little!"
(She is walking really well now, and is as cute as ever! I'll post pics soon)

Day 25- What I would find in your bag.
I use a diaper bag/purse, so you would find...(On my half) My absolute favorite black wallet. My car keys (with the coolest hook that my friend Mindy gave me. I tried to find a picture of the gadget, but it was nowhere I looked. It is so my keys don't ever get lost anymore), gum and lipgloss. Then in the rest... wipes, diapers, changing pad, hand sanitizer, water bottle, toys, snacks, blanky, extra outfit and I think that covers it.

Days 18-21

Day 18- Plans/Dreams/Goals you have

Plans

-Make the cutest/coolest/funnest playroom ever. I have so many ideas, I cannot wait! I'll post pictures soon.

-To FINALLY get carpet, and finish the last of the remodeling this summer.

-To be the best ME I can be.

Dreams

To Travel

To help at an Orphanage/Help others

in a BIG way

Goals

Go to the Temple once a month (@ least) to do sessions, baptisms, and initiatories.

Day 19- Nicknames you have and why you have them

Not that many, but a few are....

Miss (My family)

Missy

Mel

Melis

Brown Sugar

Gina

Latoya

Shaneqwa

Day 20- Someone you love

Day 21- A picture of something that makes you happy....

GIRL'S NIGHTS!

Day 17: Who would I be...

Someone you would want to switch lives with for the day, and why.

Honestly, I really enjoy my life, so I wouldn't want to be anyone else.

Since that is not the question, I'll answer.

Hmm. I still can't think of anyone in particular, so I would just say someone rich, hot, and powerful. For the day, I'd give lots of money away, and help lots of charities. I eat good food, and get pampered. I'd buy lots of clothes and cute things for my kids, and ship them off to them. And then I'd reward my family with a vacation to the Dominican just because we are awesome.

Yep, thats probably what I'd do. Too bad 24 hours goes by so fast. I would take some NODoz, and stay awake all 24 of them.

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Lately, I've been thinking a lot about the kind of mother I want my kids to remember me as. I know my close friends will say, "You are a good mom!" BUT, I want to be even better.

I really enjoy the little things with my kids. You know, like curling up with them and reading books, and playing games on the floor. Playing games outside, and tickling them. Yes, I do all these things, but I want to do it even more.

What started this thinking, was the other night when we were all reading books, I thought... soon my kids won't want to do this. They won't want to come cuddle on the couch and let me read to them. They won't want to sit on the floor and do puzzles, or play monkey's in the barrel. I won't get as many random kisses and hugs. OH MY HECK, now I'm crying, but honestly, I know they will grow up fast, but it is just so sad, and amazing watching them grow all at the same time.

I just want to make sure I cherish every moment even more. I really love being a mom. It is the most tiring, rewarding, beautiful, amazing, thing. I really love taking care of them.

The root of this could really be that I'm sad that this could possibly, more than likely be my last pregnancy. My LAST baby. My LAST toddler! Anyway, that's all for today.

I just really love being my kids mom!

Day 5: A picture of somewhere you have been

A picture of a place you have been.

CABO SAN LUCAS

One of my favorite trips to date. We had lots of fun!

And since today is my anniversary, I'm also adding Las Vegas. We were headed there about this time 6 years ago today. It was such a nice day. I remember it being really warm. In Vegas we went swimming everyday, and it was probably in the 70's.

We had a lot of fun in Vegas. Even if I do kind hate Vegas now.

Day 4: A habit I wish I didn't have...

Hmm...

I'm thinking.....

Ok, got it.

I pick at my skin.

Pimples, scabs, you get it.

It's gross.

Oh well.

baby, it's cold outside

Brrrrrr!

Some Blizzard!?!
Maybe it's not done.

Love YOUR body

Love your body 10k Run

Saturday, I ran my very first 10k. It was a lot of fun.

We got to sample bundt cakes after our run [from nothing bundt cakes!] but the lady in charge would only give me one. rude.

I retold stories of when I once hit a girl. I ~really~ need to stop telling that story. It's so 'ghetto'.

I got yelled at by some lady in charge because we were not at the starting line in time.

We laughed a lot.

Steph and I always had good conversations.

We got good bags, and baby water bottles.

The most important thing about this run though, is that it was a "LOVE YOUR BODY" run.

I love my body (usually)

I do.

All my imperfections and all. (and I have a lot)

P.S.

Trey had his 4th birthday too! We spent it as a family at Hollywood connections! The kids had a blast, and Trey got lots of Thomas stuff, and road the front runner to Ogden.
On another note, my hair is getting long once again. I haven't had it long since I graduated from High School.

-ignore my oily face, please.

P.S. S. I have forgotten to order my Bountiful Baasket TWO weeks in a row! lame.

5 Questions, a Poll, and a Confession

*You guys have to check out my friend Emily's food blog! she has the BEST recipes, and they are all healthy and good! Go check it out here. And I'll be posting more recipes soon!

Sandra, Sorry it took so long to do this tag, but here it is, finally!

1. If you could, would you go back to high school?

I would love to go back to High School. (If I could know what I know now as well, and if it was Fruita Monument. Not Central High.) I would play even MORE sports, focus more on my school work and less on my boyfriend, read more, be more involved in church, and NEVER wake up at 5:30am to get ready for school! I would wear sweats, and a pony tail everyday!

2. If a genie appeared and granted you two wishes, what would they be? (And, no saying "more wishes.")

My first wish would be to have all the money that I ever desired. I would buy an amazing house, with amazing furnishings. I would help others! I would have a huge swimming pool! I would also have lots of fun stuff for my kids, and we would all have fabulous clothes. A big boat, 4 wheelers, jet skis, you name it! How materialistic is that!!?

For my second wish, I would wish a cure for Cancer, and other serious illnesses. I am so afraid of me or my dear loved ones to get Cancer. I can't even imagine watching someone so close to me be affected by it.

3. What kids show do you secretly like?

Random Question. Um...I would say Curious George. But I really like to watch all Disney movies with them as well.

4. What is your beverage of choice?

Either Chocolate milk or Sprite. It's a tie.


5. What is something that you would change about yourself (or are working to change in yourself)?

Hmmmmmmm......... I had to think about this for a second to be honest. I want to be more patient. I know some of you might say that I am so patient, but I want to be even ~more~ patient! Especially with my own children.

It is funny how that works ya know? I have all the patience in the world for other children, but when it comes to my own, I become more impatient than usual. I don't believe that is fair, and I pray to be more patient every day.

NEW SUBJECT....

So, I am kind of over the Twilight thing, but I still can't get over the fact that the Edward they chose is so NOT good looking! Who do you think who make a better Edward, or do you like Robert Pattinson? (Is that even his name?)

TAKE MY POLL

My Thursday Confessional:

I do not like hair. Not hair exactly. Other peoples hair I should say. Especially in the shower. At the gym. It's disgusting to me to see strands of peoples hair in a big ball on the shower floor. Seriously, it makes me gag. I do not like when I get other people hair stuck to me at all. (Except Mykelle's)

Cleaning hotel rooms in High School made this even more of a phobia. I'm grossed out even typing about it.

That's all.

Our 5th Anniversary

Las Vegas 2008

So, Seth and I celebrated our 5Th Anniversary on the 5Th, and we have no pictures from the weekend, but we had such a good time.

We rented my parents time share in Bear Lake, and stayed the whole weekend. On the way up, he left roses for me on the seat, with a really sweet card. The card itself said...

"Every time you look in the mirror, you see my favorite person"

Simple, and sweet. I'll save you from the details on all the mushy stuff in the card, but it was really sweet.

We went out in Logan on Friday AND Saturday night. Our waitress on Saturday asked us why the heck we would go to Logan, but we were really just enjoying being with each other, and it didn't matter where it was.

We ate at the Bluebird and tried lots of home made chocolates. (Jess and Em, that is where we went for lunch on our girls weekend) The Mint Chocolates were soooo good, Seth took me back on Saturday to get more.

We also went and saw "Valentine's Day" It wasn't that good in my opinion. I thought it was really long actually. I did cry at the end though. (The Julia Roberts part. I missed my kids a little.) On Saturday night we made dinner together, and went to the pool. I looked hot let me tell you! Actually, I didn't try on my swimsuit before we left, so I didn't know exactly how it would fit. Lets just say all you could see was boobs. I actually felt really uncomfortable in it, and we didn't stay long, also Seth hates public hot tubs. (Me too actually. Do you know how many dead skin cells float around in all those bubbles? Nasty!)

Anyway, we spent the weekend relaxing, sleeping in, and enjoying our time together before we have 3 kids. It was perfect. (Even though I was extremely car sick coming home. The rode from Bear Lake to Logan has so many turns!)

I can't believe Seth and I have been together for 7 years. It's crazy how fast time has gone by.

Our story is far from perfect, and at some points in the very beginning, and throughout, I didn't know what I wanted exactly. I was so young. My expectations of marriage were TOTALLY different, and I was selfish.

I was a brat actually. Kind of. In some ways I was, but really, we were both learning how to be a husband, wife, and parents.

I refused to be that Mormon girl that got married because she got pregnant, and wanted to know that it was right. Seth was ready for marriage because he was a little older, but I was only 19. After getting married, I thought. Why is this so hard? Marriage is supposed to be all happy, fun, and easy. And not only that, we had a nine month old baby to add into Seth starting his new business, and being broke.

It was hard to say the least.

I have never been happier with our life now. It is everything I could have asked for.

Now I know that marriage is far from easy. It is really hard sometimes. But it also is one of the most wonderful things ever! When you get through the tough times, you feel so strong, and your marriage is strong too.

I have a wonderful husband who would do anything for me, and our little family. He has given me a beautiful life, and beautiful children. He works hard, and loves us so much. He is such a caring, loving, fun, and outgoing person, and treats me and others with respect.

Although he doesn't go to church, it doesn't matter right now. You would never know different. He has great morals and values, and wants everything I want for our children.

He is my Best friend, and he really treats me so good.

I've never felt more beautiful to HIM than I do at this point in our life, and I KNOW he loves me so much!

That's really important to me, and any wife really.

In 5 MORE years from now.............

We will have been married for 10 years!

Mykelle will be almost 11.

Trey will be 8.

Baby will be 5.

I will be almost 31.

Seth will be 35.

We will more than likely have a different house.

Hopefully have about 5 kids or so.

Seth's business will be running successfully, and he will come home at 5pm :)

Sealed in the Temple!

I will either be a SAHM, or a personal trainer and hopefully still have a six pack!

I may have wrinkles. That is the only thing that scares me about getting older. I don't want to look old.

AND we will hopefully still be Happy and Healthy!

Happy Anniversary to us! We've made it this far!

Thursday Confessional

Thursday Confessional

I got waxed below the belly button this week! Don't judge me. I can't see anything from my belly button down.

I also hadn't shaved my legs for a really long time before this day as well. I don't even care. Its too uncomfortable to shave.

If I hadn't waited so long, I would have had Seth do it for me. He might gag though, so I guess I could always ask my mom. Ha Ha. No seriously, my mom would really shave my legs for me. She is that cool.


I've been tagged twice, so I better get on it!

4 shows I like to watch: (it all depends on the season)

Desperate Housewives
Grey's Anatomy
Private Practice
American Idol

4 things I'm passionate about:

Our Heavenly Father and Savior Jesus Christ.
Man life is so much easier when you have the Lord in your life! I can't imagine my life without the Lord's guidance. I don't know how I survived my teenage years when I was inactive here and there. And still, I have a totally different relationship with him now then I ever have. It is amazing.

My family.
They are everything to me. I think that family is what matters most, and those are the people that will always be there. (As long as they treat you right, and the other way around) This counts for so many of my friends who I consider my family as well.

I am also really passionate about raising my kids well. I expect a lot, but I think this time and the coming years are crucial in a child's life.

Children.
They are so innocent, and wonderful. Most children anyway. JK. I love my job, and I love getting to know all the children in my life. They are all so different, and unique. Over the last 8 years, I have been blessed enough to have so many children touch my life! I honestly have the BEST job too.

Organization.
This might be lame, but I really am. My life revolves around it. I have to have to do lists, schedules, plans, etc. Oddly enough, I also like to do things spur of the moment. Just don't look at my Tupperware cupboard. ( I swear that cupboard won't stay organized for the life of me!)

I am passionate about a lot of things, but these are the first 4 I could think of at 12:30am.

4 Phrases you use frequently:
Seriously?
Are you kiddin me?
Where are you? (Seth)
I love you

4 things I have learned from the past:
To feel good, Do Good, and Be good. (I am unsure who said this quote, but I love it)

Forgiveness has a high price, but it is so worth it! Nothing feels better than letting go and truly getting over things that have once hurt you.

When Life gets hard, don't give up, because they will always get better! ( I wrote this in my journal several times as a teenager. It still makes me so emotional to this day. My senior year of High School, I finally realized this, and it changed my whole life.)

The leg press makes your legs bulky.

4 places I would love to visit:
Dominican Republic
Costa Rica
Belize (To see Naomi)
Africa

4 things I did yesterday:
Drank Chocolate milk
Made Valentine cards for Lover boy and the kids
Picked up 2 tables from Wood Connection that I LOVE
Got irritated with Seth several time, then apologized for being a big brat.

4 things I'm looking forward to:
Our anniversary get away in March
Meeting our baby, and so many things that come with that!
Warm Weather
Spending the Summer with my kids, and not having to "work"

4 things I love about winter:
Hot chocolate
Cute Boots
Sledding
Cuddling up to get warm.

4 things on my wish list:
A healthy baby
A successful year for Seth's business
Seth going back to church
Baby Gear

4 people I tag:
Courtney
Stephanie
Jaquelyn
and anyone else I don't know really well.

Another New Year

I posted Christmas Pictures, but it is posted a few days below. I'm not sure why.

Ailee I only posted this picture because you look so cute! Me, not so much!

I cannot believe it is 2010! This year flew by. It is sad to me though. My kids are growing so quickly!

So many great things happened this year though. Here are just a handful of things.

January- I had a really strong desire to start the year out great! I was ready for it. I needed it. Started out my resolutions GREAT, and you can read about them HERE. The year started out great, and I had a great attitude too!

February- Still had the same attitude, and fell in LOVE with Thai food. From then on, I decided I needed to be more open and try different foods.

March-Seth and I celebrated our 5th Anniversary. And 8th year together. I have fallen in love with him so much more than I ever thought possible this year.

Spent a long weekend in St. George with the family.

Spent the weekend in Wendover with friends, and went to Boyz to Men. It was so fun!

April-I started my calling in the Primary Presidency at Church as secretary, and was so unsure about working with ladies I didn't think were anything like me. Although, I think we are different in our own ways, I really have enjoyed my calling a lot, and getting to know the ladies I am in Primary with. Especially Stephanie, who I really didn't know before. She has this gentle, sweet, kind personality that I love.

May-We started remodeling, and my husband made our house look amazing.

We spent a week in Florida!

Mykelle turned 5!

June- I turned 25. Or 26. I'm not sure. It's 25. I love getting older. To me, it means getting wiser, and learning more about yourself. I will only say this until I start looking old. Then I might not like it.

I stopped babysitting my adopted daughters(Taylor and Brilyn), and was a little sad, although we still spent so much time together.

July- Girls Weekend with the BF's. It was one of the best weekends of the year!

I got my Temple recommend, and started going to the Temple weekly!

August- We found out we were having baby number 3, and I was so excited I jumped up and down in the bathroom before telling Seth.

September- Backpacked Havasupai. That was a hard 10 miles, but it was an awesome experience, and a really good time!

Trey turned 3!

Naomi left to Belize for her mission.

October-Vowed to have family night every week!

First Doctors appointment, heard sweet baby's heart beat, and I started getting a little baby bump!

November-Seth turned 30, and we had a great, memorable birthday! ;)
Although I wanted to throw him a party, we might have to do that this year instead!

We were very thankful during Thanksgiving, for everything that we have, and being able to live in such a great country!

December-Took Temple classes with a lady in our ward that I love! We had the best classes, and she was so great!

We got to talk to Naomi on the phone at Christmas.

If you read my New Year Resolutions from 2009, some of them went great. Even better than I had wished for. Others were not so good.

For example, I read so many books. Here are some I can remember.
My goal was to read 10 more books. I started several books, but I can't get into some books I've realized. I mostly read love stories, drama and mysteries but like any good book that doesn't make me feel like I have to think too much. Ha Ha. I usually read at night, and at the gym, so I don't want to have to think, just unwind. I don't mind a book that helps you become a better you if it is an easy read.

1. "Secret Life of Bees" Sue Monk Kidd

2. "Irresistible" by Susan Mallory

3. "Sizzling" by Susan Mallory

4. "The Last Lecture" Randy Pausch

5. " How to get the Love you want" by Harville Hendrix, Ph. D.

6. " The Memory Keeper's Daughter" by Kim Edwards

7. "My Sister's Keeper" Jodi Picolt

8. "The Voice of Knowledge" Don Miguel Ruiz

9."90 minutes in Heaven" Don Piper

10. " Twilight" Stephanie Meyer

11. "New Moon" Stephanie Meyer

12. "Promise not to tell"

13. "Dear John" Nicholas Sparks

On the other hand, I didn't finish the Book of Mormon, but will continue that goal this year.

I don't have a lot of goals I feel like setting this year. Like I have said in the past, I make changes in my life when I feel they are necessary. I do have some things I would like to continue, but mostly, I just want to keep becoming a better me, and keep growing and learning more about myself.

As far as the rest of my goals from last year go, I want to continue all of them, and add a few.
I didn't get around to doing any photo journaling, or scrap booking, but I will try again this year, and see what happens. I think I may join a monthly photo journaling/scrap booking group, but I may just make my own with friends. I don't really scrapbook anymore, but I do want to journal and put together my photo albums.

How funny is this picture? It reminds me of my grandparents old FHE book or something.

I want to continue having family night every week. I have consistently done this since October. I love it, and my family enjoys it so much. We are all so close, and it feels so good to dedicate one night to the 4 of us.

I want to continue reading books. No certain amount. I just want to keep doing it. It is great down time for me, and I watch less TV when I have a good book.
I also want to continue to cook more healthy for our family, and continue eating more healthy. I'm still not that good at it, but I have been really good at stocking up on fruits and veggies every Monday. I also keep fruit platters and veggie trays in the fridge, so we can just grab them and eat them. I do have to say my kids eat pretty healthy, and LOVE their fruits and veggies.
I plan on continuing to go to the Temple each week, but my goal is to go AT LEAST twice a month. I went back to the Temple this Tuesday, and it was pretty Awesome. I did initiatorys for the first time. I will for sure take advantage of living so close to all the Temples in Utah.

5. 6. 7.

A few pictures I came across that got me all choked up!

1. Knowing I will have these girls in my life forever, and knowing all the memories we share, and will share with each other. When I think about you girls, it makes me so happy I could cry. I love you guys so much!
Seriously, When did you grow up? Really? I remebmer this day. You were the perfect little girl, and still are.


5 Things that are bothering me:

1.Rude, Inconsiderate, Disrespectful people.

2.Getting bad vibes from people.

(Especially at Church. I'm sorry, but that is the last place you should be getting bad vibes. )

3. People that go through Red lights and make the people with the green light have to wait for them. It happens to me all the time. Sometimes, it makes me want to just lay on my horn and flip them off. But I don't, because that would be horrible manners.

4. People that Gossip. What an ugly quality to have.

(To me, Gossiping is saying something rude or mean behind somebodies back that you WOULD NOT say to their face. Lets face it, everyone talks about other people. Some people just have bad intentions.) (I have no desire to be friends with anyone that gossips. And trust me, if I have something to say about you, I have, would, or will say it to your face.)

No Friends, none of you have done this, I have just witnessed it too much this past month, and it baffles me. Husbands don't really count though, as I tell Seth everything, and I don't say stuff behind peoples backs, and then act like best friends to their face.

I believe in the motto:

"If you can't say anything nice, then don't say anything at all!"

5. Satan (Who is the one giving me all these negative feelings and trying to ruin my week, before going to the Temple.)

6 Things I Love:

1. My mother in law. I think she is the most wonderful person. All my family and friends that have met her, love her too. She is the most kind hearted, sweet, thoughtful person. I love her dearly.

2. Every time I leave the bishops office, he tells me how strong he can feel the spirit when I am there.

3. How loving my family is, and the happiness we all share with each other.

4.The Temple

5. People that Don't forget the True meaning of Christmas.

6. Everyone that shows me so much support and love! And Ailee for her sweet letter to me this weekend .You are a wonderful friend, I love you.

7 Random Things About Me:

1. I like to use commas. I sometimes misuse them. When I am typing, I say comma as part of the sentence. I am comma happy.

2. I don't really like being teased by anyone but Seth. I usually just find it really annoying. And sometimes even with Seth, I don't like it.

3. I think people that use the word "Retard" are disrespectful.

4. I really, really dislike when people smack their food while eating.

5. I love doing things for others, as long as they appreciate it.

6. I LOVE to cook.

7. I dislike unloading the dishwasher, and would rather wash all the dishes by hand.

I need to go to bed. Good Night for now.

Usually

This was the image that pulled up on Google images for the word "Usually". It is so fitting for today as I am still in my pajamas, unready, and staying that way the rest of the day!

Family Night happened, but not like I "usually" plan it.

Let it be known, Seth and I fight about 2 things. Him being late, and doing the dishes.

So here's how the night went...

I made Banana Bread Bars, Shepherd's pie, picked up a little gift for the kids for FHE, and got cheese rolls from Quilted Bear. The kids were being so good, I got them a candy cane white chocolate hot chocolate.

I talked to Seth, and he promised he would be home at 6, so we could all eat together.

At 6:17 as we wait at the table for Seth to get home, I am trying to talk myself out of getting mad so it doesn't ruin my night. At 6:21 I called him. He didn't answer. (Which he does when he knows I am mad. Smart? ) I call again. No answer. I call again. He answered and said he was just getting ready to leave his work. I had to just hang up because I was FURIOUS.

So much for all that calm talking in my head I did.

"Usually" its fine because we don't wait for him so that doesn't cause me to get upset, and want to kick his @$%!!

We just decided to eat, and at that moment my kids were upset, didn't want to eat their dinner, wanted to jump and play. I "USUALLY" don't take out anger on them. I can keep myself in control, and I am not like that any way. It wasn't their fault he was late.

But, I raised my voice and sent them to time out until they were ready to behave at the table.

Once they decided they were ready, we ate. Well, I ate. They played with their yummy dinner that I made. We talked about the day, and then we were done.

Seth came home at 6:40pm, said sorry and I went upstairs, leaving him to finish dinner with them.

"Usually" I don't stay mad long, so Seth came upstairs expecting me to be over it by now, making jokes, and trying to talk to me. I gave him the silent treatment. Just so he knew I didn't feel like talking to him.

At some point you have to put your foot down though.

He is "usually" late. "USUALLY". If I am being honest, normally him being 40 minutes late wouldn't be such a big deal. But when we are all waiting on him, I don't have patience for that.

The one thing that pisses me off more than anything is that he doesn't freakin' call me to tell me he is running late. We have talked about it so many times. JUST CALL ME. (He probably doesn't call me because he knows I am "usually" upset, but it is much worse if he doesn't call me) He still never does which I find disrespectful.

His excuse is that he always thinks he is going to get out the door and doesn't.

I know he has a lot to do with his own business. Anyone that owns their own business knows that it is a lot of work. It's not like a regular job that you just get off at 6pm, and you can go home. I know all these things, it has been almost 6 years.

I had just had it! Last week, he was over an hour late from the time he told me he was going to come home almost every night, and one night he was even 3 1/2 hours late. I was mad that night, but for the most part I get over it after he apologizes.

He "usually" doesn't have to do much at home. I make dinner every night, do all the house work, do all the laundry, I run the kids to and from all their places they need to be, and I also work and have plenty of stuff I do everyday for that as well. He "Usually" just has a few things to do, and don't get me wrong, I take pride in taking care of my family. I love taking care of my family, but only when I am respected.

I am still mad if you can't tell.

Anyway, the kids were so wound up, and he was getting upset with them, and they still didn't care. He told them they couldn't have family night if they weren't good. They were not listening to him, so I went downstairs spanked each of their bums.

They were in shock. We don't spank. "Usually". I didn't feel bad. Maybe because I wasn't angry when I did it, just tired of them not listening. They were acting so naughty up to that point, and time out wasn't working.

They shaped up real quick and wanted to get in my bed for our FHE story. We read "I believe in Santa Claus" which is a great book that is about the true meaning of Christmas.

We also read "Away in a Manger" I gave them one of their special gifts that I had got them. Which was a manger scene. They were so excited. As they "usually" are unwrapping any present.

They were so good for that 20 minutes, and I felt at peace for the night. Somehow. Even though I was still mad at Seth.

They went right to bed, and I took a hot bath. And read this creepy murder mystery book. And shoved Seth away from me when he wanted to cuddle before I went to sleep. I did tell him I loved him though.

Then I had a dream about lesbians (Which included Emily D. Kelli Weight, Ailee, and a few other people I can't remember) Don't worry girls, it was only because the chapter I read last night was talking about lesbians!

This morning I received a letter on our bathroom counter from Seth. It was nice, but I'm still mad. and I'm not "Usually" mad overnight.

And another thing, I think who ever said "Don't ever go to bed angry" is lame. Sometimes you just need to sleep on it.

November Loves

• Belly Bands
• Candy Cane White Chocolate Hot Chocolate from House of Brews on State Street
• Snowberry and Christmas Tree Scentsy smells mixed
• Warm Scones with Cinnamon butter from Sconecutters
• Temple Square
• Christmas Music
• Sports Bras
• SYTYCD and Legacy for that matter.
• America's Next Top Model
• Resistance Bands
• My kids family Prayers
• When Trey comes in my room ten times after he has been put to bed to gives me a kiss, or the baby, or just tell me and Seth how much he loves us.
• How smart Mykelle is, and how talented she is.
• Being cold, and knowing that when I get in bed at night Seth will warm me up even though he hates it.
• Being so content and happy with my life. I LOVE it! I absolutely love it.

Almost exactly a year ago, I learned a major lesson in life. Whether a certain situation with friends was my fault or not, I learned so much from it. From who I want or who I care to have in my life, to realizing how mature I was, and what true friendship feels like. I realized that I need to be careful with things I joke about, and things that are okay to joke about and what crosses the line. I learned how amazing my husband is, and that he knows me so well, and will stand by me through anything. I'm thankful for that situation, because it was a big eye opener for me, and just another one of lifes many lessons.

This leads to something else I LOVE, and am so thankful for, and that is ME! I love me. I truly love myself. I have been through so many things in my life that could have destroyed who I have become today. I have learned so much through every trial I have ever had, and every hardship. I wouldn't be me without them.

My young life was far from easy, but I made it through, and am so strong now. Growing up, I never knew what my purpose was, and went through periods of time when I didn't know if I wanted to live. Which breaks my heart now that I felt that way. I just know I have learned so much from everything I go through and have gone through. Being so happy in life, and being so content and proud of who I am is the BEST feeling.

And one last love... I love you my friends.

Body Types Part 2

These tips are for all you ladies, and for the men taking the quiz to the right! The quiz is for men only!

Hourglass Body
– The hourglass body type posses gorgeous body curves accompanied with board shoulders, thin waist line and attractive/striking hips.

Dressing Tips
- While dressing it is always good to show your strengths thus lay emphasis on fitted waist line clothes, straight skirts etc. You can also go for belted waist clothes or small pieced clothes which highlight your body curves as per your wish.

Apple Body Type
– The apple body type is posses charming and beautiful limbs with slim looking arms and legs along with slight broadness along with your stomach and ribs giving a slight breadth to your figure.

Dressing Tips
– Wear loose fitting clothes so as to cover your waist line. You should lay emphasis on clothes to highlight your legs and arms so try to wear short sleeves and knee-length skirts as much as possible. Avoid wearing short tops and tight fitted clothes as they will make you look fat.

Pear Body Type
– This is the just ideal body type having a ideal feminine look accompanied with slim waist line, narrow ribs and shoulders with feminine hip line.

Dressing Tips
– Wear clothes such as A-line skirts, flared skirts or belted waist cloth so as to highlight your thin waist line enabling you to balance your lower body. You can also go with wide colored clothes but while choosing make sure they provide you with a detailed waist line.

Pencil Body type
-The body type has straight waists which are accompanied by a narrow shoulders and hip line. This body type people are general y thin.

Dressing Tips
– You should always go for clothes which enable you to achieve a curvy figure. So while choosing clothes go for the ones which provide you with detailing around your bust and hips such as full skirts, waist belted clothes puffy sleeves etc.

Athletic Body Type
This body type is assumed to be a fit body comprising of broad shoulders, muscular legs and arms, with a flatland evenly leveled stomach.

Dressing Tips
– Go for fitted clothes or stretchable fabrics. You can also go for knee length skirts; puff sleeved etc clothes which give you a body type a feminine detailed look.

Body Types

I have asked many of my friends what their ideal body type is! There are so many different body types, and MOST are beautiful as long as they are striving for a healthly lifestyle. I could look at a girl that is a size 12, and find her just as if not more attractive than a girl who is a size 4.

I personally don't find a girl that looks like a stick figure that attractive , and find curves to be incredibly sexy! BUT not too curvy! I mean for my own body at least, I think a muscular body is attractive, but I think a girl can be too muscular. Which is sometimes my problem.

My ideal of a perfect body is toned, small waist, nice butt, nice legs, hips, but not too big. Legs are what I look at a lot since I am extremely picky about mine. I don't like skinny legs, but skinny legs look really good if they are toned! I always want my legs to be just a little bit smaller, but not lose their shape. Ah, the life of a girl!

So what I am getting at here is that girls impress girls, and not really guys.

MOST guys want a women to have curves rather than to be stick figures. But Hollywood tells us we are not pretty unless we are really skinny! Leaving unrealistic expectations for most girls. Especially young ones. I think about what I want for Mykelle, and I want her to love herself no matter what she has to work with, and I want her to be healthy, and stay active. I hear so many young girls talking about how fat they are at 14 years old, and I can tell you I NEVER worried about my weight until I was 20 and pregnant with Mykelle. I know I was always in sports, but still!! What is this world coming too!?

So I am asking all of you that read my blog annoynmously or not, what is your ideal body type? What do you love about your body, and what would you change? You can comment annymously or not, but I am doing a survey to prove a point to somebody, and would appreciate all your participation!

Thanks!

Who wants a Present from me?

You KNOW you do!

I got this from somebody elses blog, but thought it sounded really fun! Sooo.... Here's the deal, 3 people that post a comment under this entry asking me a question that you don't already know the answer to and want to know about me, will get a Surprise from me. It'll be something that I will personally create just for you. I can't guarantee you'll love it, but it will be a one of kind! It could range from a Craft, to a treat, flowers, ANYTHING! Who knows, but that's the fun of it you have no idea what will show up on your doorstep.I will pick 3 people with the best questions! Oh yeah, and you have to post a picture of what you win on your blog as well. If this works it should be fun! Be creative with your questions. I swear to tell you the honest truth!! I don't care if I know you, or if you just follow my blog! Ask me a question!

Resolutions

Although I make changes when I feel they are neccessary, I do like to set goals to accomplish at the beginning of each new year! 2009 is no different. I am excited for 2009. I learned alot last year, and am ready to take on whatever life challenges may come, but I have alot to look forward to this year! Getting Sealed in the temple. This is going to happen for me this year. Seth and I know how important it is for our family, and will do it ASAP!

Read 10 more books this year. including the Book of Mormon. I don't care if I just read the whole kids version and half of the real Book of Mormon. I just need to remember the stories I once knew. Maybe even Rememorize the Articles of faith. Mykelle has to learn all those this year, and I only remember half of them.

Eat more healthy. Minus the seafood. Barf. The time will soon come when I can't eat whatever I want, so I might as well start now. Not only that, but Trey loves junk food because of me! If I am going to be a personal trainer, I need to eat healthy myself, and not tell others to do something I don't even do. I do know how important it is. I stopped drinking pop about a month ago, and have been eating very good for a week. The first few days, all I wanted was candy. Now, it is not so bad. I really don't crave junk at all. Just fruit. This change will help my family. I love to cook and bake, and I need to learn a healthy alternative to good cooking!

Debt. Get out, and stay out!

Journal all my photo albums.Thats about 4 years worth. And make a blog book. Or two.

Keep writing love letters to Seth each week. It makes us both feel special, and I hope I do that forever!

Write letters to my kids each month in a journal, to give to them when they are older. My friend Emily does this, and I think it is one of the most special things a mother could do for her children. I have loved the idea for a long time now, and I am going to start doing that this year. I am also going to use the red plate! Thanks Mindy. (The red plate is used for a special occasion in your home for any certain person. Birthdays, anniversaries, any accomplishment really. Mindy gave me a red plate journal to write about all the times we use the red plate. What a marvelous idea!)

CHEERS TO ANOTHER YEAR!