A little Thank you.
Last weekend I had the privilege to speak at our Stake Conference. I was so nervous to stand up in front of strangers and talk about something that is very personal for me. I just wanted to send a...
View ArticleHow Time Flys
Holy Cow!!!! I can't believe it is March already. Spring is just around the corner, and I can't wait.
View ArticleHappy Birthday Mylee!!!
My cute little niece just turned one on Feb 18. I can't believe it is her birthday already. She has brought so much joy into my life. Since I don't have, nor will I ever have, a little girl she has...
View ArticleMy projects
When it gets cold outside I get really bored. I love doing projects, but haven't had any cute ideas for a while (I have, I just haven't had the money to do them). Since going through the temple, I have...
View ArticlePay it forward
I responded to this on my friends blog, and now I am required to post it on my blog. It is just a little game, here are the rules.......1. Be one of the first THREE bloggers to leave a comment on this...
View ArticleTime for an update???
I haven't had much to blog about lately, so I have kind of abandoned my blog for a while, but I am happy to report that I have a few things to share. As usual I have been keeping my self busy with...
View ArticleA new hobbie
A couple months ago, I had to wear red jewelry to my Brother-in-laws wedding. To much dismay, I couldn't find red anywhere!! I shopped all over and nothing. Since I had run out of time, I decided to...
View ArticleOur first camping trip
Ryan and I were suppose to head down to Moab over Easter for the Jeep Safari. We go down there every year with our ATV's about that time. We have watched the jeeps climb the rocks a few times and it...
View ArticleCamping
We ventured out on our second camping trip of the year this last weekend. We hooked on to the trailer and loaded up the 4-wheelers and headed off to Otter Creek. It is in the south-east portion of...
View ArticleOpposites Attract
While I was putting laundry away today, I noticed something that I probably should have noticed, oh, nine years ago. My closet. I know it sounds weird, but I just noticed how my closet defines part of...
View ArticleFunny things kids say
I started this blog originally to document all the little things that I never want to forget. I try to keep a journal, but this is so much easier, and I get to share some of the funny things that...
View Article"Take my training wheels off"
Brady has been bugging me for about a month to take his training wheels off. I kept putting if off and putting it off until today. There was finally a break in the rain for a few minutes so we headed...
View ArticleWJHS Class of 1999
I know that by admitting that I have been out of high shcool for 10 years gives away my age. But, I just attended my reunion this past weekend, and I don't want to forget it. Since I have been out of...
View ArticleMy Favorite Holiday
The 4th of July is my all time favorite holiday. I love going to parades and being with my family. I love the look on my sons' faces when the first fire work has gone off. But, mostly I love going up...
View ArticleGrieving
Leland B. Allen "Deacon" Taylorsville/Lyman, Utah - Our kind and beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, Leland Buchanan "Deacon" Allen, age 74, died July 1, 2009 at his home in...
View ArticleSchool, School, School
With the end of summer already here, we are all falling back into our normal routine. Well, what will be normal for the next few years anyway. Caleb started 1st grade last week. I think he is doing...
View ArticleIt's been a while
Ok. I thought I would be way better at this blogging stuff than I am. I think about it from time to time, but I rarely have time to sit down and upload pictures and add comments. Life has been so busy...
View ArticleFlashback to January 26,2003
My handsome son, Caleb Ryan, was born 7 years ago today. He was four weeks early and weighed only 5lbs 5oz. He was so tiny. He had no fat on his little body anywhere! He was just skin and bones. He...
View ArticleArticle 6
Doesn't he look soooo cute??? I think so. This whole process started back in November when I took him in for his pre-kindergarten check up and he failed his vision screening. I thought he was just...
View ArticleAnswered Prayers
It amazes me how much trust in the lord my children have. I was standing up on a ladder cleaning the ceiling fan in my family room, when I wiped the washcloth over a bolt (that holds the fan to the...
View ArticleCombined Mutual Activity
WOW! What a night. I just got home from our weekly activity with the Young Women, and it was so much fun. We were combined with the Young Men and it was our turn to plan the activity. So, we played the...
View ArticleGirls Camp
I had the privilege of going to my very first Girls Camp this week. And to say the least. It was one of the most amazing and spiritual experiences of my entire life. I was not able to stay the whole...
View ArticleNot afraid anymore
Over the past oh….29 years of my life I have been afraid to do certain things. I have been terrified of water and scared to death to get on a tube behind the boat. But I have decided that I am not...
View ArticleFinally
It has only been 5 years since the last time we got family pictures. It's a good thing my Sister-in-law, Ashley, is a photographer and insisted that we get our pictures done. I wouldn't have been able...
View ArticleDecisions, Decisions, Decisions
I really need to get better about sitting down and blogging. But, in my defense, my wi-fi hasn't been working and I hate sitting at the desk in our office. I finally took 5 min to sit down and play...
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