My turn

Last weekend I went to Brian's families get-together. I met his mom, her boyfriend, his grandma and grandpa and his sister, brother-in-law and niece.

We spent the weekend hanging out at his moms house in Fallon. She's got like 60 dogs all pure bred and so cute. We went for a lot of walks and even went on four wheeling a bit. It was fun.

Of course I was nervous out of my mind, but by the end of the weekend I was beyond great. The girls had fun and I enjoyed meeting his family.

Life is good. :)

My new favorite candy

Ok people, I'm sure I've mentioned before that I love, love, love Lindor chocolates! YUUUMM! but I think they are tied or slightly overshadowed by my new obsession.

3 Musketeers - Truffle Crisps.

Oh my heck are they good!!!! I the nougat has been replaced by a crisp candy (taste like astronaut ice-cream) and then a layer of creamy truffle. heaven!

They are only 170 calories so not as bad. I try to stay away from them but its my new weekness.

Join the dark side and try one...they are davine.

It was bound to happen

Almost all kids try it. Mom does it...so it can't be that difficult right? Scissors, hair...try to make even. Well this is what Juliets results where. She hid it for a good hour cause she wore a headband.

I was upset but couldn't help laughing about it later. At least she did the bangs only and not snip off her braid!!! nor did she cut Breana or Bethanie's hair...thank goodness!



Side view...almost looks like a prison photo



So mom and I were talking and she looks like her uncle Keith. :)


Silly face even in the depths of getting in trouble. Why does that not surprise me?! Man I love this child!!!!!

Apologies

I would like to apologize to all my friends and family for my actions lately. I have never been in this situation before and I think while I was excited and giddy, I was causing uncomfortable or ignored feelings.

Although I would have liked to have known about the feelings I was causing everyone sooner...they are out and now the healing can begin.

I will be more aware of my actions and words in the future and try to find a balance that will be ok for everyone around me.

I love my family and friends dearly and do not like that I caused annoyance or hard feelings.

Just wanted to get that out there.

:)

Quote of the day

I have this nifty new app on my iPhone. Every day a new quote comes up. I love qoutes. I love how profound, loving, funny or crazy they can be. Today's qoute was great and so incredibly true.

Any idiot can face a crisis - it's day to day living that wears you out. Anton Chekhov

Day to day living. Getting up to early when you fell asleep too late, getting kids ready who are still tired and cranky, trying to battle traffic to get to work on time and work for a company/boss that on occasion appreciates you but for the most part either strives to forget about you or make your day not so great, battle traffic to get home and find the house that you haven't been in all day in need of cleaning, dinner, dishes, laundry, take care of the animals, get the kid in bed, catch up on facebook and then off to lala land to start it all over again.

I don't know about you but that can wear a person down. I'm glad I have such wonderful people in my life that are able and willing to brighten my day! Its people like that...friends, family, special someones...who make the day to day stuff not only seem not that bad, but well worth the effort.

In her head

Juliet has been giggling to herself all night. She laughed in the bath, while brushing her teeth, cleaning up the toys and then getting dressed for bed.

I thought she was just giggly...it happens to the both of us. We just laugh and nothing and everything sometimes.

But when she got in bed and was still giggling. I finally asked her what she was giggling at. She says:

My head keeps telling me funny jokes.


hmmmmm.....I told Brian about it and he said it was both funny and scary at the same time. I have to agree. But notice how it doesn't surprise me...she is my daughter after all. :)

waiting...

Ever had things go so incredibly right in your life that you want to look over your shoulder because you just know something has to be wrong?

Yes I've recently gone through a divorce and it was not a fun time in my life....but so many things have happened to make me smile and be thankful for.

-- Jason and I are still on awesome terms. We talk like friends still and he seems to be in a good place in his life as well. Which makes me happy for him!
-- I'm finally losing the weight that has dragged me down for so many years and I feel so incredibly awesome. I have more energy and self esteem.
-- I've made a new friend. She is wonderful and I can talk to her about anything! I really needed an LDS girlfriend who has been through a similar situation as me and could understand the woman/LDS/young single mother side of it all.
-- I've met and am dating an incredible man. He makes me feel pretty and puts a smile on my face. He's so patient with me and the decisions I've made and want to stick to in my life. He's such a great person, responsible, loving father, funny and treats me like I'm the greatest thing that's come along since his kids. He's wonderful.
-- My cakes are taking off and I was just offered to take overflow request for a mini cruise liner up at Tahoe, starting this summer.
-- Juliet is healthy and happy and growing more beautiful every day. She is such a blessing in my life. I love talking with her and having giggle fits with her. She has been such a strength for me.
-- My family is one of the most supported and loving families you will ever meet and I am so happy to be a part of them. I appreciate what they do for me and the trust they have in me to make the right decisions in my life.

I'm sure there are more but for now, that's all I can think of. :) I just hope it lasts. I'm not going to waste time waiting for it to go away. I'm going to enjoy every second of happiness I've been given!