Blog Slackers

Alright, I'm not going to name any names, but you will know who you are... I am still checking your blog regularly... Seriously, no updates since February??? :)

Here's another one for you...

A month ago Brindley mentioned to me that it had been a bad month for us. I replied with telling her that the last year to year and a half had been the toughest time of my life. It got me thinking about when the best year of my life was. I have had several great years, but the one that sticks out to me the most was the end of my Senior year of high school going into my first year of college. I found out alot about myself then. I had a good relationship with all of my siblings. I was healthy and felt good about myself. I was ready to go experience college and try something new. That was also the year that I fought forest fires which at one time pushed my physical limits so far I almost wet my pants from my muscles being exhausted and at night I would peel the bloody socks off my feet, but I'm glad I did it. I loved being on the fires. It was also the year Jim went on his mission. I was very happy about that. I had great roommates at college and really enjoyed being in my student ward. So many good things in that year.

I enjoyed hearing about everyone's comfort food, so let's hear about your best year. If you didn't already know, this blog is "My Out". Reading about others and what they are doing helps me. It helps me keep my mind off of so many other things.

So, LET'S HEAR IT!

Karissa's b-day!

Still Catching up.....

For the day of Karissa's birthday we took her to Circus Circus in Reno! The kids were in awe at the casino and all the games and people. She choose McDonald's for dinner and we found a small barbie cake at Walmart. (This was the first time I wasn't able to make her birthday cake.) It was fun sharing the day with her.

Karissa's Surprise Birthday Party!

I have alot of catching up to do.
Karissa's birthday was back in July. She wanted to have a party for her birthday, but knew we wouldn't be in Hyrum where her friends were. She was being very understanding about it all, knowing that she wouldn't get a friend party. With Brindley's help, we planned a surprise party for Karissa during the last week we were to be in Hyrum. It worked out so well. Karissa's best friend called and invited Karissa over to play. Karissa's other friends showed up while she was playing across the street. She had such a speechless look on her face as she saw all of her friends out back. I want to thank Jessica for being there and helping me! I couldn't have done it with out her.

What do you do?

I like this second logo....GOOD FOR LIFE! It's from the early 1900's.

Some of you shared on my last post, so it got me wondering.... When you are having a bad day do you turn to comfort food? You all now know that Dr. Pepper and chips help me. It's basically Dr. Pepper and any carbohydrate that work for me! What food do you go for when you just can't take it anymore? I'm curious and it makes me feel better to know I'm not the only one that needs those comfort foods!

Go to drpepper.com to view facts about DP and see other interesting things.

Venting!

I lost it today, so instead of venting by complaining, I will finish off the bag of potato chips, drink a Dr Pepper and post some pictures!

Her smile melts my heart!

A few weeks ago I was taking pictures of my niece. My mom brought out a bunch of stuffed animals to put in the pictures, so while Shannon was getting Jessica ready for pictures I snapped some of Samantha playing!

We are strong!

In the scriptures this morning we read about Capt. Moroni building up his armies and working hard to build up around the cities to make them harder to get into. Karissa said that the armies must have worked as hard as it is to unload three trailers! She was referring to the uhaul trailer her and her sisters helped unload. I'm sure the men in the armies worked much harder, but atleast she was paying attention!