Promise me you will always remember that you are stronger than you seem, smarter than you think, and loved more than you ever imagined.



Friday, December 12, 2008

Flash Back Friday

This Holiday Season I have been thinking lots about my Grandpa. He passed away in 2000, and I have missed him so very much. He was the worlds best Grandpa. He always went out of his way to make you feel like you were his all time favorite grandchild, and loved to serenade you and dance with you. One of his biggest loves were his grandchildren and great grandchildren. I love this picture below of my grandpa with Jackie's youngest Jaden. The look you see on his face below was the same look you always seen when he was around, especially if you were his grand or great grandchild. He adored us all, and made sure we all knew just how (precious) we were to him. As I think about his posterity and it's growth, I can't help but imagine the huge smile he must have on his face. I will never forget the love he had for me, and the memories he left behind for me to Cherish. This next picture makes me laugh all over again. This was taken at Grandpas 80th Birthday Party. We made this giant cake, and then my uncle Jerrol jumped out of it. I remember how surprised my Grandpa was, and how much he laughed. He had a good sense of humor, which I loved. He knew how to have fun, and he wasn't afraid to do so. Check out that sweet face of his. I love you grandpa, thanks for the memories. Merry Christmas.

Monday, December 1, 2008

Flash Back Friday.....

A friend and I were chatting the other day about our blogs, and the things that we want to put on our blogs for memories sake, and the fact that we want to make them into books. She said her sister-in-law has a Flash Back Friday on her blog, and the more we talked about it, the more I liked this idea. I like that she puts a picture on her blog and tells the story behind it, or tells a good memory she has of the person or persons that are in the picture. She said she doesn't always do pictures either. She sometimes just tells something about someone who has been on her mind a lot during that week. I thought this was such an awesome idea being that I have lots and lots of pictures I would love to post, and lots of memories I would love to share, (especially with my kids and with Ray) so I am jumping on board the Flash Back Friday wagon.

Tagged by Brandi

A - Attached or single?Married, with two beautiful kiddos!
B-Best Friend(s)? Ray
C- Cake or Pie? Cherry Pie
D- Day of Choice? The Wednesday - Tuesday that Ray is in town.
E- Essential Item? Olay body quench lotion. (try it you'll love it) and my Carmex
F- Favorite clothing item? Jeans
G- Greatest Ambition in Life? For my kids to be good kids at home and out in the world.
H- Hometown? Raised in Hurricane, My home's in Tremonton, residing in LaVerkin for 6mths
I- Indulgence? Diet Pepsi.
J- Jan. or July? January of course
K- Kids? yup, two of the best...
L- Life isn't complete without? My hubby by my side.
M- Movie? Lake House, The best two Years,
N-Number of bros and sisters: 6 older sisters, 1 younger brother, plus their loving spouses which I consider to be siblings, then I have 2 bro-in-laws and three sis in-laws on Rays side and their spouses that I consider siblings as well.
O-Oranges or Apples? Oranges
P- Phobia or Fear? Someone taking my kids because they think they can.
Q- Quote? I am who I am, and who I am is me.
R- Reason to Smile? My hubby is home and my kids are not fighting. :) good times!
S- Season of Choice? Fall, all the trees change color, and winter is just around the corner.
T- TV Show? Big Bang Theory, The Office
U- Unknown Fact about Me? I'm allergic to Cantaloupe
V-Vegetable- Spinach!!
W- Worst habit? Biting my nails
X- X-ray or Ultrasound? Never had an ultra sound, but have had many X-rays, so I'll choose it
Y- Your favorite food? Chinese, Seafood and Italian.
Z- Zodiac Sign? Gemini
Now I Tag Emily G, Shelise M, Heidi W, Kim W, and Melissa N. Have fun girls!

I Am Thankful For

I Am Thankful For
30-The opportunity to serve others
29-The day spent with Ray and the kids
28-Leftovers
27-The Christmas music I get to start listening to
26-Cartoons, they seem to help a sick boy not wine so much.
25-Family, both near and far.
24-Whitney (my venting partner)
23-The FREEDOM I so often take for granted
22-My Eternal Marriage
21-Sisters who are also my best friends
20- The spirit that comes with being thankful
19-My Dishwasher
18-My Licence (love ya Brandi)
17-A Daughter who tries to please
16-Sunday dinner at Mikes house
15-Daddy Daughter Dates
14-A Happy, Smiling Son
13-Music
12-Carmex
11-Nap Time
10-My Washer and Dryer
9-Tylenol and Tissue
8- Sisters, who are also my friends
7- My Cameras'
6- A nice warm bed
5- Comfy Tennies
4- The outporing of love from family
3- My Kids
2- My Loving Husband
1- The Gospel