The "Masterpiece"

I just wanted to thank my friend Jamie for this wonderful little gift. Emily loves her new bath crayons. Everytime I try to take a shower she makes me promise not to wash her "masterpiece" off.

My Awesome Vacation

I had the most wonderful time this weekend. I was able to fly out to California to see my friends. I couldn't see everyone and will be back soon to visit all I did not see this time. I got to see my best friend's baby for the first time. He is like a little nephew. He is so cute and I wanted to bring him home with me. His mom wouldn't let me though. She is so selfish!! I can't tell you how great it was to spend time with her. We had a game night on Friday with my two best friends. It was so fun. I got to hang out with my other best friend too. We went to the beach and a special date out to dinner and a movie. It was so nice to be with her. We used to spend almost every day together and since I moved I hardly ever get to see her. It felt like I never left. We could be our silly selves and laughed like I needed to for so long. She also found some things quite hilarious that I didn't. The first day we went to the beach, there were like 500 birds all walking around by us. My friend started throwing crackers out to them and they were fighting over them. Wherever she threw the bread, they followed. So, my dear sweet friend thought it was funny when she kept putting crackers on my butt and the birds would hover over me. I was screaming and she was laughing so hard she almost peed her pants. I never wanted to leave. I also was able to see my brother. I had never seen his house and it was so fun to see how well he and his wife had done for themselves. It was nice to see my little brother all grown up. He took me and one of my friends out to lunch. He then called and invited us over for dinner on Sunday. I had so much fun. We had dinner and played a game. My brother and I were on the same team and we won. I love my brother and hanging out with him was so wonderful. I wish I could have stayed longer. I am like the tannest chick in Utah right now. It doesn't look like anyone cleaned while I was gone so I guess I have a fun couple of days ahead of me just getting it back to the messy state it was in before. To all who made my trip so special, thank you. I love you all and can't wait to see you again! Happy Day!

The Devil Made Me Do It

Emily called me on my phone today and was crying. She didn't want to clean up her moon sand and didn't like going to her room. Apparantly, she had already kicked Joseph in the head and kicked dennis in the chest. I told her that she needed to appologize and go to her room. She told me that it wasn't her fault. She told me that Satan made her do it. He always makes her do bad stuff and it's not her fault. She says she tries to pray for help, but it doesn't work. I guess she is not to blame for anything bad she ever does because it is all Satan's fault. This could explain a lot.

A new job and a new grandpa for Emily

Sometimes, I am so grateful to not have to go everywhere with my daughter. Tonight, all of the kids and Dennis went to Subway to get us some dinner. Apparently, Emily was being her normal wacky self and was doing a strange dance and all the rest. At some point, she went behind the counter and started asking people in a strange, LOUD voice if she could take their order. I guess these two girls were laughing so hard they left the store. She just kept going back there. The man working there gave her a cookie and thanked her for helping him out. She said that he was so nice and should get his phone number so he could marry her Nanny. Mom, your grandaughter has the perfect man for you. He later told her that she was being so crazy that she should give him a cookie. He obviously didn't know that she takes everything literally. She went back behind the counter and tried to grab a cookie to give him. I guess the order was so big it took a long time to fill. The laughing girls never came back. I wonder why he remembered them from when they came in the week before. She is one unforgettable girl.

BOM Challenge

I am such a competitive person it's aweful. When I saw that Jamie was trying to act all hot and put her BOM challenge progress on her blog I just had to show her that I can read too. So, now "Miss, I think I'm so rad" won't be the only to take the challenge. It's pretty sad that it takes my competitive spirit to get me to read the scriptures. Well, whatever works huh? Challenge me to eat healthy and exercise for 97 days and who knows what could happen. I hope you don't want me and Jamie to be the only groovy girls in town doing this challenge. Click on it and join us.

Poll

Okay, I knew that I only had like two friends, but what about family? I only had three people vote on my poll. My two friends and myself were the only voters. So, just for this week, if you read my blog can you please vote so I can feel like I have some friends? Isn't my life exciting enough for you people? I used to be just like Britney Spears (I'm not even joking!), but I am now accurately medicated so the shows over all y'all. Okay, so vote on my poll so I can feel loved. The poll doesn't reveal who voted. Little House on the Prarie just started so I must go. Happy day!!!

President Gordon B. Hinckley

Today was the funeral for our dearest Prophet, President Gordon B. Hinckley. What a remarkable man. The speakers spoke of his life and his many accomplishments. I reflected on how much he has meant to me in my life. He touched my heart and stregnthened my testimony. He most perfectly exemplified charity. His countanance was that of love and humility. I will miss his smile, his humor, but most of all his love. He has gone home to his Father in Heaven and his dear sweet wife. The tears couldn't help but fall when in the Conference Center they showed everyone seated and there it was, the empty chair of our beloved Prophet between his two counselors. He will be missed "until we meet again".