Thoughts From a Frazzled Mind

I always look forward to going to BYU Women's conference and this year was no exception.  Jalyn and Tammy stayed with me in a motel in Lehi.  Marilyn and her mother and sisters stayed in Orem, but we met up with them each day.  Cyn drove her mother down each day and joined us. We didn't do a lot of walking this year due to Jalyn's toe surgery, we enjoyed the shuttles provided for us as part of the conference to get us to and from the various venues. One of the funnest things of the conference this year was bumping into my cousins, Colleen and Teri!  We had a great time comparing notes and catching up. I didn't take many notes this year, but here are a few snippets that I enjoyed: Sheri Dew:   The Savior seldom moves mountains, but He always helps us climb them. Stephanie Nielsen:   Sharing the gospel message of hope and love is our mission and responsibility.  Social networking, blogging, is a great way to bear testimony. Ann Holden: ...

I have attempted to start a blog post for quite a few days, but wonder what I will say that will have any value.  Life seems to just keep racing by with little moments of memory making treasures, but it seems that when I actually find  make time to write them down, I can't recall anything.  Yes, that does mean that I am too busy!  But I don't see any changes in my available time in the near future. I am so proud of my girls!  First Shandra branched out and started an independent business working at a great new salon where she is doing Great!  Her clientele is increasing daily. Next Tasha has just been hired as a massage therapist at an upscale spa and resort in California! I have such incredibly talented girls and couldn't be prouder of them! ***************************************************** After almost two years of working straight graveyard shifts (5:00 pm to 5:00 am) I have now switched to working days (5:00 am to 5:00 pm).  What ...

Without mom here to plan our traditional Easter scavenger hunt we dropped the ball and didn't plan a family get together.  However literally at  the last minute we decided to throw together an egg salad lunch out at Robin's house. Here is just a mish-mash of photos from that fun afternoon. Ash is ready to protect our meal from any wild animals who may be prowling in the house! Taylor rode out on his motorcycle and Kalel just  had to try on his helmet. The kids had a fabulous time jumping on the new trampoline.  Even Taylor joined in the fun! Trying to keep Taylor on the tramp. Shandra hasn't lost her talent! Kalel's first flip!

I have been very neglectful in posting because . . . Ta Da! . . . among other things I have been spending time sitting in and enjoying my NEW family room!  Hooray!  I need to do just a little bit of touch-up painting, hide the TV cords, build shelves and of course a lot of cleaning up of tools and stuff (that needs to wait until the next phase is completed). I cannot express my joy in having this perfectly wonderful space!  I LOVE the colors that I chose, it makes me feel so warm and cozy, Here are pictures with actual furniture in the room: Please excuse all of the stuff on the kitchen cabinets - that is the temporary storage place for misc tools, etc.  Next up is tackling the living room and entry way.  We decided to remove the wood paneling that has covered the east wall since we moved in.  Ashley, Tristan, and Bubba were all very helpful in making sure that all of the nails were removed. Ashley is keeping Kim in line. Imagine o...

The past month has been crazy, busy, but very good! First of all my handsome, young Bubba got a new church suit and a "skull" tie.  I'm pretty sure that he is the most handsome boy in the whole ward! We had the great opportunity to present the production "The Ten Virgins" by Emily Freeman again, this time for our ward and a neighboring ward.  I honestly believe that it means more to me each time that I do it! I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to participate in this wonderful production.  Hopefully I can work on having plenty of oil on hand and be prepared for the time when the bridegroom comes.  We had a great excursion to the Heritage Theater to see A fantastic musical! Our group included Shandra and Bubba, Robin and Corbin, and Ashley and Tristan.  All of the boys did very well and enjoyed the first half of the play, but it is a very long play and they started getting tired during the last half.  Corbin and Bubba were both ...

Just found this quote and I LOVE it!

I just had a thought that I want to record.  How often in life do we hear (or are guilty of ourselves) that people assume that if we do what is right then our lives will be smooth with no bumps or lumps.  Or, if we are struggling with challenges or trials we chastise ourselves, assuming we are being punished for some sin that we have committed. Yes, we do read in the scriptures about the times that the Lord punishes whole groups of people who were wicked.  But I'm not talking about these things - these people were truly wicked, murderers, adulterers, and persecuting faithful saints. What I am talking about is those of us who are good, kind people who for the most part are trying to do what is right.  Yet we make mistakes and then assume we are being justly punished for the mistakes when life deals us lemons.  For example, years ago a loved one was about to undergo extensive surgery.  The entire family had a day of fasting prior to the surgery.  I d...