I am so tired of the fickle, wacky weather we've had the past few months.
One moment it is broiling hot, the next moment....it's SNOWING!!
We've had near-record breaking heat the past 4 days, so I was all geared up and ready for summer. Today brought a 40 degree drop in the weather and a half-foot of snow in the mountains. Go figure.
Whatever happened to having spring?
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Monday, May 19, 2008
Krissia Turns 15!!
Krissia had her birthday a few days ago; I can't believe my little girl is fifteen! She's really excited because she's now old enough to get her learner's permit. I'm just not ready to have two children driving - mentally or financially.
We held a family party for Krissia on Thursday morning before school. Her gift from Del and I was an I-pod.
Krissia seemed pretty excited to get it; she's been wanting one for a while now :)
On Saturday afternoon, Krissia invited several of her friends over (girls only) to play games and have a BBQ. Everyone seemed like they had a good time.
Here are 15 things I like about Krissia:
1)She is beautiful, inside and out
2)She's a tomboy like her mother
3)She's very mature for her age
4)She's an incredible athlete
5)She is a wonderful help around the house
6)She's a top student
7)She truly cares for other people
8)She's very goal-oriented
9)She's not afraid to stand up for what she believes in
10)She has a strong testimony of the gospel
11)When she does something, she gives it 100%
12)She's extremely outgoing
13)She is a very genuine person
14)She's eager to try new things
15)She is a good listener
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KRISSIA - WE LOVE YOU!!!!
Thursday, May 15, 2008
School Spirit
How far would you go to show your school spirit? Would you go to school dressed like this?
I think some of us would; after all, many of those 60's styles are back in fashion. However, I'd bet that few of us would dare to go looking like THIS:
This was for crazy hair day - and yes, that is a flower pot (styrofoam) that is under Krissia's hair. She paid one of the students from CEU's cosmetology program to come and do it for her. It worked - she won the overall prize for the day :)
This is what her hair looked like when she took everything out
Afterwards, Krissia's hair was so stiff with paint and hairspray that it felt like you could take a strand and snap it right off. It took just as long to "undo" the hairdo as it did to put it together!
I think some of us would; after all, many of those 60's styles are back in fashion. However, I'd bet that few of us would dare to go looking like THIS:
This was for crazy hair day - and yes, that is a flower pot (styrofoam) that is under Krissia's hair. She paid one of the students from CEU's cosmetology program to come and do it for her. It worked - she won the overall prize for the day :)
This is what her hair looked like when she took everything out
Afterwards, Krissia's hair was so stiff with paint and hairspray that it felt like you could take a strand and snap it right off. It took just as long to "undo" the hairdo as it did to put it together!
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Prom Pics
I've had several inquiries about prom pictures; Bronson's group wanted to save money, so they went over to Rachel's house after the promenade and had her dad snap some photos. The pictures aren't professional, but they sure are fun. The theme was "Viva Las Vegas" and the kids had a great time playing the part.
Here's the official group photo
Viva Las Vegas gangsta style
The boys are showing off Rachel's father's firearm collection
Doesn't Bronson look happy!
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Mother's Day
Let me begin by saying I absolutely LOVE being a mother. There is a depth to my soul and facets to my life that have been added to by my experiences as a mother, and I have gained a greater appreciation for and understanding of my Heavenly Father and his love for me. I feel that I have been doubly blessed, as I have been sent wonderful children to guide, love, and care for.
I have to admit that I always didn't feel this way; enjoying motherhood was something I had to grow into. Luckily, I've had several wonderful role models to help me along the way. My own mother and DEl's mother are both incredible women who have successfully raised large families and still show their love and devotion to their loved ones through constant service to their children and grandchildren. My grandmothers have also provided positive examples for me; I am so grateful for the amazing heritage I've had and can only hope that I will continue the wonderful tradition of maintaining a strong family.
I just wanted to leave you with something I wrote for my mother several years ago; may the Lord bless all of you in your endeavors on this very special day.
A MOTHER'S PRAYER
Lord, may my home be full of light and love
Where harmony unfurls its wings, I pray;
And souls express the teachings from above
Reflected through my actions day by day.
And let this home withstand the Tempter's lies -
A shelter from the world's stormy seas.
For as I gaze into my newborn's eyes,
Revealed are echoes of eternity.
And if that child walks through a darkened hour -
especially should they stray, or even fall;
Help, guide, protect that spirit mine through birth!
Please be there, Lord, through inspiration's power
As I perform the greatest work of all -
The duty of an angel here on earth.
I have to admit that I always didn't feel this way; enjoying motherhood was something I had to grow into. Luckily, I've had several wonderful role models to help me along the way. My own mother and DEl's mother are both incredible women who have successfully raised large families and still show their love and devotion to their loved ones through constant service to their children and grandchildren. My grandmothers have also provided positive examples for me; I am so grateful for the amazing heritage I've had and can only hope that I will continue the wonderful tradition of maintaining a strong family.
I just wanted to leave you with something I wrote for my mother several years ago; may the Lord bless all of you in your endeavors on this very special day.
A MOTHER'S PRAYER
Lord, may my home be full of light and love
Where harmony unfurls its wings, I pray;
And souls express the teachings from above
Reflected through my actions day by day.
And let this home withstand the Tempter's lies -
A shelter from the world's stormy seas.
For as I gaze into my newborn's eyes,
Revealed are echoes of eternity.
And if that child walks through a darkened hour -
especially should they stray, or even fall;
Help, guide, protect that spirit mine through birth!
Please be there, Lord, through inspiration's power
As I perform the greatest work of all -
The duty of an angel here on earth.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Putting My Best Foot Forward
That's what I would be doing right now if I HAD a best foot.
I visited a podiatrist in Utah County yesterday, and it appears that I have two bum feet. I've had a bunion on my right foot since high school and it's been giving me some trouble lately, which prompted the doctor's appointment. It's going to require surgery in the next year or two; I was okay with that diagnosis because I had pretty much figured that out on my own.
My left heel has really been bothering me the past few weeks, so I decided to have the doctor take a look at it since I was already at the office. He decided to take X-rays "just in case". Surprise!! I have a bone chip the size of a large fingernail floating around in there. Apparently, I broke my heel at some point (the doctor said it's been at least 5 years ago) and since I didn't get it treated, it didn't heal (or should I say heel, lol) right. He thinks that some scar tissue formed around the bone chip, anchoring it in place, and that I've done something recently that caused the tissue to detach and allow the bone chip to begin moving around again. This is something that will need to be fixed pretty soon; we're looking at the beginning of next month, when the kids are out of school and can help me with Mathison.
As we were discussing surgery options, Del suggested that I get BOTH feet operated on at the same time and "just get it over with". He changed his mind when I pointed out that he'd have to take at least a couple of weeks off of work to push me around in a wheelchair - not to mention run the household as I would be basically bedridden until both feet healed :)
I visited a podiatrist in Utah County yesterday, and it appears that I have two bum feet. I've had a bunion on my right foot since high school and it's been giving me some trouble lately, which prompted the doctor's appointment. It's going to require surgery in the next year or two; I was okay with that diagnosis because I had pretty much figured that out on my own.
My left heel has really been bothering me the past few weeks, so I decided to have the doctor take a look at it since I was already at the office. He decided to take X-rays "just in case". Surprise!! I have a bone chip the size of a large fingernail floating around in there. Apparently, I broke my heel at some point (the doctor said it's been at least 5 years ago) and since I didn't get it treated, it didn't heal (or should I say heel, lol) right. He thinks that some scar tissue formed around the bone chip, anchoring it in place, and that I've done something recently that caused the tissue to detach and allow the bone chip to begin moving around again. This is something that will need to be fixed pretty soon; we're looking at the beginning of next month, when the kids are out of school and can help me with Mathison.
As we were discussing surgery options, Del suggested that I get BOTH feet operated on at the same time and "just get it over with". He changed his mind when I pointed out that he'd have to take at least a couple of weeks off of work to push me around in a wheelchair - not to mention run the household as I would be basically bedridden until both feet healed :)
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