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Update on George.  He is doing pretty well.  He is still getting headaches off and on and he does have some problem remembering long term things. I'm thankful that he has this long weekend to kind of recoup from this.  Thanks to everyone for your thoughts and prayers.  They mean so much. Moving on.... The other day this was my facebook status, (Okay, one of my face book stati.) You know what?

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Why do REALLY great posts come into my head while I am doing something that HAS to be done and it's going to take me a while to do it so I can't just leave what I am doing and blog? Also, why is it that when I put the cleaning solution into the toilet bowl I have this sudden and immediate urge to use the bathroom? That is all.

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That's what I was last night. Scared. After I had my first experience with concussions. My son George is wrestling this year.  He loves it and he's pretty good at it for it being the second year ever that he's wrestled. The first year being many moons ago.  This year he again expressed some real interest and so we agreed to let him give it a go. Yesterday night I went to pick him up from

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There is a very bad smell emanating from my fridge. Exercise has consisted of me moving from downstairs to up (and vice versa) Laundry is piled high. My roots are showing gray at an alarming rate. I can't seem to quiet that "comparative" voice in my head. It's that 1/2 step forward and 7 or 8 steps back kind of feeling. Germs have been waging war, and winning. But I still have 50 weeks

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After posting my "Big List" I went visiting some favorite haunts on the interwebs.  Places that I haven't had the chance to visit (or haven't made the effort to visit) for far too long.  Upon opening my Google Reader I found THIS post from the lovely (and awe inspiring) Tara Whitney and immediately fell in love. So much of this poem fits right in, not only with what I want the coming year to

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Are you a maker of lists? Are you one of those strange creatures that lists things that need to be done and then crosses them off as things get accomplished?I, fortunately or unfortunately (how ever you choose to view this), am not a member of the list makers club. Lists scare me. My mom, on the other hand is a compulsive "list-er" she has lists OF lists. I am not sure why lists scare me so.

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UPDATE FROM THE ORMOND FAMILYTyran:aka - RamdasLucky Number - 40Enjoys Yoga, Avacados and helping othersShanna:aka - Shama-lama-ding-dongLucky Number 40Enjoys mustaches, FB, and photographyJona:aka - Brony Lucky number - 17Enjoys Music and Video GamesMcKenna:aka - The ReaderLucky Number - 14Enjoys Psych and Singing loud for all to hearGeorge:aka - DoorLucky number - 12 Enjoys Hunting and

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Here's a sneak peek of our Christmas card this year. I'll post the main card on Christmas Eve. I have to say I REALLY love our card this year!

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!!WARNING SERIOUS VENT AHEAD!!Okay it's been an hour since this incident occurred so hopefully I can get my words out there in some semblance of order and coherency.If not forgive me.I took Jona out to lunch for his birthday this afternoon. We decided to check out JCW's burgers. We got there before the majority of the lunch crowd, for which I am thankful. That way I didn't have to spend any

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That's what I'm thankful for today.17 years ago today I became one. I never realized (and probably still don't) all that that entails. Some days I don't feel all that much older than my, now, 17 year old.You know how moms are supposed to be all "in charge" and "on top of things"?Well most days I just feel like I'm along for the ride with my kids. I try not to shatter the illusion of control for

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Today I am thankful for change. And for my ability to adapt to changes fairly quickly and easily.I love change. Just ask my family and friends. My hair color and style change frequently and the furniture in my living room even more so. I wish someone would design a kitchen where you could rearrange everything without remodeling. That would be heaven.I love living in an area where we get to

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Yesterday evening I learned that a friend from high school had lost her husband. She laid him to rest yesterday morning, on what would have been his 40th birthday. My heart and my prayers go out to her and her children at what must be the most difficult time of their lives.When something like this happens it seems to bring things into super sharp focus.Therefore, today I am incredibly thankful

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See these kids right here?They are my Progeny.(I am using that word, progeny, in a probably futile effort to appear more intellectual.)prog·e·ny1.a descendant or offspring, as a child, plant, or animal.2.such descendants or offspring collectively.3.something that originates or results from something else;outcome; issue.I am thankful for them today.And every day.They are great kids, like, SUPER

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I lay in bed this morning listening to the soft sounds above my head of my daughter shifting and moving around trying to get comfortable I was trying not to be annoyed by the squeaks that her movements were causing, keeping me from falling back into sleep for another hour or so.Then I realized that was thankful for those squeaks.Well not necessarily the squeaks themselves but I was thankful for

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This morning I after family prayer and Ty had left for work, the kids were back in their beds and I climbed back into mine but my mind wouldn't shut off. As I lay there gears spinning, thoughts churning about different things going on in my life, I realized I was slowly spiraling downward. Not a good thing. I thought maybe if I got up and got in the shower I could turn things around.As I stood

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This scene from the movie Kindergarten Cop is one that I quote on a fairly frequent basis...But now I'll be substituting the word "toomah" for "Bot Fly"Why? you may ask.The other day my daughter Jillian had a little bump on her leg that was red and swollen and sore. Ty took a look at it and realized that it needed to be "lanced" as it were. So he took care of it midst much screaming and

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That's how long it took us to hike to the summit of Mt. Timpanogos this past Saturday.True story.It is a 15 mile hike round trip. We...(We being Ty and I and Scott and Jen Fugal who were there with us during the first attempt in the rain and wind and snow. The two teenagers that were there last week opted out of a re-hike)We got to the Timpooneke trail head at 2:30 in the afternoon and had

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Early Saturday morning found me in the passenger side of the Durango heading up American Fork Canyon towards the Timpanooke trail head. It was dark and cold and the weatherman had said that rain was in the forecast.In discussing the weather with the other couple we were going to be hiking with (Scott and Jen Fugal) and whether we should go forward with the hike a question, "How adventurous are

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is probably one of the few artists that I would LOVE to see live.I adore her voice and her songs.Oh and can I have her hair color and makeup artist...pretty please?adele someone like you mp3 download

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Here I am your special mountainCome to me, come to me.I've lived in Utah all of my 40 years.Lived at the foot of this amazing mountain...And I have never hiked to the summit.I've hiked the back part up to the first meadowmany, many times in my youthbut have never made it to the summit.(The plan was to hike it for my 40th birthdaybut late snowfall snuffed that plan out)Well that oversight will be

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Consider the Lilies of the Field I absolutely adore this song.It touches my heart each time I hear it. Even more so today as I think of those children who are facing starvation in Somalia.I am blessed.The Lord knows me and my struggles.He knows you and your struggles.He loves us all. I found the lyrics and this bit of information about they authorHEREConsider the Lilies by Roger Hoffman

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I have this recurring nightmare. One in which I am in some sort of vehicle and I'm slowly moving towards another vehicle or object. I have the brake pedal hard against the floor or I am pumping and pumping the brakes and I keep inexorably moving forwards. It's horrible. One of the worst feelings ever.Friday after running a few errands I noticed that the brakes in my Durango felt different.

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I know it's difficult to believe but I'm turning 40.I've decided to throw a big party. I don't want to wait until I'm in my 70's or 80's to invite all my friends over. Who knows if I will make until then.I MADE IT TO 40!! That should be excuse enough.There will be Karaoke and a photo booth and roasting of very large marshmallows. If you would like to come shoot me off an email and (if I know

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Why would you offer free Wi Fi and block access to Facebook????I ask myself this question as I sit in the waiting room of my mother's heart dr. twitching because I'm getting the "403 forbidden" as I try connect to Facebook...and the Dr. is running 45 minutes to an hour late.It's probably a good thing since my battery is about to die.Miss me...

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Do you ever get the feeling that *GASP* someone doesn't like you?Or that you *Horror of Horrors* annoy someone?And you don't know why? You haven't been mean or rude to them ... (that you are aware of)Yet you just get the "vibe" that they don't like you.What do you do when this happens?Do you wrack your brain trying to figure out what it is about youor what you have done that would make them

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(Sing the title to the Beatles tune U.S.S.R)So I'm blogging from my phone as I sit in the ER waiting for a Dr. Kalas (unfortunate name no?) to come in and drain an abcess in my brother's arm.Monday, I basically lived an episode of Intervention except without the cameras or the addicts being able to get on plane and get into rehab. This intervention will be ongoing and exceptionally difficult.I'm

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Is not a phrase I would have used to describe me...But that's all in the past. I have started the C25K program and have been doing it now for almost three weeks.I started it because a friend of mine asked if I wanted to join her team in doing The Dirty Dash. At first when she asked me I told her "The only time I run is away from a fire." But then I thought about it and running in mud, laughing

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“Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.”--Carl Jung

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-Day9-THE CHALLENGE: Ask a more experienced mother about the long-term rewards of motherhood.“IF YOU BUNGLE RAISING YOUR CHILDREN, I DON’T THINK WHATEVER ELSE YOU DO MATTERS VERY MUCH.” -JACKIE KENNED I need to do this. I haven't yet. So I'm doing it now.I'd love to hear from any and all of you who have words of wisdom for me. You can either leave me a comment or shoot me an email.I can use all

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Love me some One Republic...

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-Day 8-THE CHALLENGE:Tell your children or those you mother what you love about being a mother.“YOU ARE THE TRIP I DID NOT TAKE. YOU ARE THE PEARLS I CANNOT BUY. YOU ARE MY BLUE ITALIAN LAKE. YOU ARE MY PIECE OF FOREIGN SKY.” -ANNE CAMPBELLThat quote always makes me cry. I love my kids. I think I'll have something to talk about at dinner tonight.

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-Day 7-THE CHALLENGE:Blog, Facebook or Tweet what you love and enjoy about motherhood.“SHOW ME HOW HIGHLY A SOCIETY REVERENCES ITS MOTHERS AND I CAN TELL YOU THE HEALTH OF THAT SOCIETY.” -BILLY SUNDAY The things that I love the most about being a mom are Watching my children learn new thingsHearing their laughter.Being able to talk to my kids about important things and having them listen...

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-Day6-THE CHALLENGE:Call a friend and recognize her efforts as a mother.“MY MOTHER WAS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMAN I EVER SAW. I ATTRIBUTE ALL MY SUCCESS IN LIFE TO THE MORAL, INTELLECTUAL AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION I RECEIVED FROM HER.” -GEORGE WASHINGTON

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-5-THE CHALLENGE:Make a list of the skills and attributes that you bring to the role of mother.“I LOOKED ON CHILD REARING NOT ONLY AS A WORK OF LOVE AND DUTY BUT AS A PROFESSION THAT DEMANDED THE BEST THAT I COULD BRING TO IT.” -ROSE KENNEDYI love the quote for the day and I need to remember that each day that I need to bring the best that have to offer to my kids.As for the challenge ... here is

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-Day 4-THE CHALLENGE:Express thanks to your mother. Give her a call or write a letter, expressing gratitude for her love and influence. If she isn’t living, write her a letter in your journal. And if it’s not your own mother, maybe it’s another woman who mothered you. “ALL THAT I AM OR HOPE TO BE, I OWE TO MY MOTHER.” -ABRAHAM LINCOLNDear Mom,In the words of the primary song that I love,"

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-Day 3-THE CHALLENGE:Practice answering the question “What do you do?” so you can confidently say “I am a mother.”“FEW OF US WILL REACH OUR POTENTIAL WITHOUT THE NURTURING OF BOTH THE MOTHER WHO BORE US AND THE MOTHERS WHO BEAR WITH US.” -SHERI L. DEWToday's challenge is a good one. One that I need. Each time I meet someone new or run into someone from the past this question comes up,"So what do

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-Day 2-THE CHALLENGE:Recognize there are all kinds of mothers – those that work, those who stay-at-home, single mothers, and women who have never given birth. Be aware of how often you judge other women, and practice recognizing the worth of all kinds of mothers.“BIOLOGY IS THE LEAST OF WHAT MAKES SOMEONE A MOTHER.” -OPRAH WINFREYDo you know what is fabulous?You are! We all are!So HERE is the

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One of our local stations here is doing a Ten Day Challenge celebrating Motherhood. I'm in. How about you?-DAY ONE-THE CHALLENGE:Join us in declaring “I Am a Mother” and share the message with five women in your life.“OF ALL THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN, THE GREATEST IS TO BE A MOTHER.” -LIN YUTAN When I was younger my mom would ask me what I wanted to be when I got older. My answers were many and

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#10. I get to go back to High School...MY high school.Yes my son attends the same HS that I attended.I will admit it's slightly freakish but I like it.I enjoyed HS.#9.I get to see friends who are teaching thereand the ONE teacher who still teaches therefrom when I was a student, Ms. Stanton.(Who was one of my all time favorite teachers)She actually remembered me and we had a great chat. Jona

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Our kitchen the afternoon of Easter after we have come home from church....I have made the kids dump all of the candy from the Easter egg hunt into one communal bowl so that I can horde it all for myself keep an eye on how much they are consuming. The kids are picking up the plastic eggs and opening them to see what is inside.I inform said children that the only chocolate inside the plastic eggs

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In times of difficulty music really speaks to my soul.There has been so much swirling around me lately that when I heard this song today it was perfect.The title of this post comes from the lyrics of this song. And these last few lines?"And what if trials of this lifeThe rain, the storms, the hardest nightsAre Your mercies in disguise?"What if that is the case? It seems that we hear much about

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I am composing this post on my phone while sitting at the kitchen table playing the part of "Homework Nazi" with my eight year old. She is working on finishing up her homework packet....the last homework packet of, oh about 8, that are sitting in on her desk. 8 weeks of her not doing her homework or handing the packets in. This is why she got a 2 out of possible 4 on "Handing homework in in a

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"I'm a 16 year old who has autism. Who has the mind of an 18 year old, the mentality of a 15 year old and the heart of a 4 year old. A soft, tender heart."This is what my oldest son said to me today. I never want to forget it. I think I've become hardened over the last little while.Today when my son came to me, after I got overly angry over some small issue and wanted to talk to me about it,

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Or in other words why you should not purchase a Valentine's day card when you are not feeling well....This is the card that I purchased for Tyran, my sweet husband.I thought I had done so well. I loved the look of it.The simple straight forward message.It wasn't until I went to sign it this morning to slip into his work bag that I realized my mistake.Hey hon.I have a card that you can give to me

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Today I wrote love on my arm for TWLOHA.It was surprisingly difficult. It made my heart ache.Because last year on the day that I wrote love on my arm I lost my sister.So I struggle today....and tomorrow (and always) for tomorrow it will be a year. I love you Pam. My love for you is written on my arm today and in my heart always.

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This past weekend was Superbowl Sunday....but not for us.Our weekend was super in a much different, and to me, more important way.On Saturday my sweet 8 year old Jillian made the decision to be baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.She asked that her big brother Jona be the one to baptize her.At home before leaving for the baptism.Jillian and Jona by a picture of

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That's me. Figuratively not literally. I'm nothing close to a lightweight literally.But give me any type of medicinal help starts in hyrdoco and ends in done and I become a lightweight.Nay, lightweight is still to tough. I become a FEATHERrweight.Yesterday I went to the Dr for some help fighting off a sickness that has been plaguing me for the past week. He faxed in a prescription for a Zpack

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As part of McKenna's science class she had to make a model of a cell out of food.So the other night for dinner we had Plant Cell Pizza. She did a pretty good job.Can you see the similarities? It didn't taste bad either.

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This stuff has made it possible for me to semi function.Although this is nasty it's the only thing that wouldtake care of my sore throat and make it so I could actually sleepthrough the pain.My humidifier. After waking up at 1 a.m. and not beingable to sleep I plugged this in and felt the sweet relief ofhumidified air.I only wish we had a whole house humidifier.One day....one day.... that will be

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No I'm not posting by numbers. Although you may seem to think this since my last post was titled 8.We had another birthday here at the O. house. George turned 12. While Jillian had to deal with a sick sister on her birthday George had to deal with a sick mom. Thankfully Ty stepped up and took George and his buddies off for a game of laser tag and some pizza.Here's to George turning 12. It's a

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Eight years ago I gave birth to (possibly) my last child.(I don't want to say that she is definitely our last child because I know how that works. The minute I say she's our last and we are never having any more BAM! The Man upstairs starts to chuckle and decides to send a "surprise")She was born at 11:35 p.m. weighing 9 pounds even.When she entered this world and they laid her on my chest she

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There's so much more to meHe helps me see that I have so much to offerI am His daughterHe loves me the way I am,He's my strength when I standHe is my King, and my Father,I am His daughter

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I had the chance to go to a meeting of LDS women in our area tonight. It was a Tri-Stake fireside with the guest speaker being Julie B. Beck the president of the Relief Society. I wasn't able to stay for her whole talk because I was there with my mom and she fell ill so we had to leave and I only heard about 15 minutes of her talk.But what she shared in those 15 minutes was something I needed

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That the television show Hoarders is a big motivational tool for me.Always make sure that the people you love KNOW that you love them and appreciate them...you never know when they (or you) will be gone. Saying I love you is one of the easiest things to do and one of the most difficult.Death is a trans-formative event. Both for the person who dies (obviously) and for the people who are left

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That's something I'm hoping to get to this weekend. I wonder if it will happen?must. make. it. happen.My friend TeachinFourth was talking about his Christmas cards and it reminded me that I need to get crack-a-lackin' on mine.What? You don't know TeachinFourth? You REALLY should. He tells awesome stories about a certain 4th grader named "Joey" and besides being a kick butt fourth grade teacher

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Well if you were like me you went out to the shed and opened it up...Pulled out the good ol' Yardman mower....Fired it up and....MOWED THE LAWNThis is DECEMBER 13!!!! In UTAH !!!Check that date stamp on the pictures if you are a non-believer.On the docket for tomorrow?Hanging the outside Christmas lights.Because it's supposed to snow on Wednesday.And thanks to me those lovely little flakes will

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A Muppet's Christmas Carol. It's my number one favorite Christmas movie. What's yours?

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The lapse in blogging is because...Our family has, to yet again, say goodbye. Or as my darling niece put it "This is see you later....I'm not into goodbyes."She was talking about her mom. My ex-sister-in-law who died unexpectedly on Friday. She was two years younger than me. And even though she and my brother were divorced they had managed to stay friends. In fact I saw her in the store a

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Crafting Groove that is.So I do like to do crafty stuff but my crafting mojo has been on the fritz the last little while. But something got me going again. It could be the fact that I'm in charge of my family's Christmas party and therefore went looking for some fun ideas.Since it's the first day of December I thought I would share with you the advent calendar that I made.Here is the page that I

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Because my niece asked....and because there's a bunch of stuff I have haven't done lately....I give you the latest rendition of...Oh No She Di'intI am am NOT blogging right now instead of working on stuff for two, count em, two parties that I am am NOT in charge of this coming weekend.I did did NOT plan both my family party and my ward party one right after another. That would just be

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So my thankful a day posts here on the blog have fallen sadly behind. And I'm tired and not feeling well so I'll hopefully start back up again in a few days.For today I'm sharing with you a few commercials that make me NOT want to buy what it is they are advertising. It's not that they aren't good commercials with cute kids but they just bug me for some reason or another and when they come on

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today I am thankful for food.I'm sure that this is a fairly obvious statement if you know me or have seen pictures of me. I love food. I really do. I don't necessarily like to prepare food but I do enjoy partaking of it.And this time of year I am able to partake in some of my favorite foods.There really is nothing better for breakfast the day after Thanksgiving than cold turkey on a buttered

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is thankful today for the men and women of the armed services who have served and who continue to serve our country.Two small words.Thank. You.It doesn't seem enough really.But it is what I offer.Thank you to all of the men and women who have stood"Between their loved homes and war's desolation"These are pictures of a few of the names of people on the Veteran's memorial in my home town.Three are

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Thankful today for the challenge and the blessing it is to be a mother.Sixteen years ago today a little, okay...not so little (9 lbs 8 oz) boy was laid on my chest, and in that moment I became a mother.The years that have followed have found me blessed beyond measure with three other children.I find it a little strange that in that one moment. The moment my firstborn took his first breath that

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today I am thankful for the talents that have been given to me.In some ways a post such as this feels a little bit "Braggity Anne" (as my friend Crash would say. BTW if you haven't voted for her in the Sam-e Good Mood Gig could you click that little button over there on the right and do so please??) Yet I am so very thankful for my talents. You see if it weren't for my talents I wouldn't have

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Today I am thankful for rain.Rainy day people all know there's no sorrow they can't rise above.I know that not many people like rain. I, however, do.I love the sound of rain. I love the smell of rain. I love the feel of rain on my face.Pretty sure I would love living up in Oregon or Washington (and it would have nothing to do with snow baby vampires)I also have a feeling that I would get along

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When you take a shower or a bath, when you get done drying off, do you you hang the towel up to use again the next time oris the use of towel a one time deal at your house?And if you do re-use the towel how many times do you re-use it?My kids think that towels are a one time use. I'm trying to disabuse them of this idea.As for me I re-use it until it starts smelling funky.Don't judge.I hate

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today I am grateful for sleep. And the extra hour I got of it last night.Some people say that sleep is over rated.I am not one of those people.I love my sleep.Things get kind of crazy when my mind won't shut down.So when it comes time to Fall Back....I enjoy it.

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today I am thankful for my savior and redeemer Jesus Christ. And for the testimony that I have of Him.Painting by Simon Dewey - "I am the Way"I'm getting to this a little late today. It seems like things have conspired to keep me away from the computer and me posting this. I should have written it earlier and set it to Auto post but I didn't.Of all the things that I am thankful for this is at

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Today I'm thankful for my main man.A pictorial post of why I am Thankful for my man.He's good with kids. He can deal with unusual situationsHe carries his own weight and often times the weight of others.He loves ChristmasHe is contemplativeHe looks good in waders.He provides for our family and does it well.He has a fabulous smileHe can rock a rock climbing harness and helmetHe follows his dream

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I'm thankful today for toilet paper and indoor plumbing. Oh yes I am.Yes. Toilet paper is what I am thankful for today. And indoor plumbing. I went onto the interwebs to see what I could find out about the history of toilet paper. Here is what I found.Different things that people have used for toilet paper...corncobs (in the movie Babies a corncob is used to wipe a babies bum)sponges on the ends

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Today I'm grateful for all of the strong, beautiful, amazing, talented, smart and kind women who have influenced my life.I am so very thankful for the women who have surrounded me with their love and strength and their examples. My life would have been so empty and difficult without them.Let's be honest....without my mom (or my grandmothers or their grandmothers and so on) I wouldn't even be

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I had a friend on Facebook who said that one of her friends was going to post something she was thankful for every day in her status.So I said to myself, "Self... this would be a great thing to do."So I did.Now I'm saying to myself, "Self it would be good for you to elaborate and maybe go a little deeper than just a status update each day."So I am.My FB Thankful status update for the day...I'm

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Did I scare you? Well if not maybe one of these pictures from our Halloween will...Jillian as KakashiSee the glint in her eye? I'd watch out if I were you.What about George as a scary skeleton in a "do" rag.Beware!McKenna the Rock Star!It was scary the amount of hair product that wasneeded to achieve this awesomeness.Or how about Jona's "angry eyes". He was a KND opperative.I wouldn't mess with

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just the way you are.Did you know that?Well you are.I hope you know that.

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In honor of Halloween and all of the screaming that is supposed to happen around this time of year, I present to you a list of things that make me scream....clean laundry in the dirty clothes basket(serio...just ask my kids about this one, it sends me over the edge)having to plug in my garbage disposal every single time I want to use itpeople who drive with their blinkers onbeing able to smell

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It's the sincerest form of flattery, no?Why yes, yes it is.You know that you've made it to the big time when you become someone else's Halloween costume.So I guess that Ty and I have made it big....in our ward.Sweet.Our friends Scott and Jen Fugal dressed up as Ty and I forour church's Halloween party.They had the best costumes of the night.Hands down.And, no, Tyran is not dressed up in a costume

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Two years ago today I had to said goodbye to my dad. It was bittersweet and I miss him.So for today...Things I want to remember about my dad.His work ethic.My dad knew what hard work was and he wasn't afraid of it.You could even say he embraced it.When I was younger he would come home from a full day of working a difficult job laying cable or grading roads and, even though I'm sure he was very

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Buckle upToday I went to a viewing for a man who died too early.He was driving and lost control of his vehicle.He was thrown from the truck.He was not wearing his seatbelt.He leaves behind a wife and six beautiful children.The oldest of those children is only 16.I saw a picture of the truck.It didn't look like it had been in too bad of an accident.He probably would have survived,had he taken 5

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Where just before 8 p.m. you feel a nasty headache coming on and you know that they only way to get rid of it is to take some Excedrin? But you also know that you are chancing being kept awake all night if you take it. Then you go ahead and take that chance because you know if you don't you'll have a raging headache and won't be able to sleep anyway?Then at 8:30 after the kids are all in bead

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If I could visit one television set it would where they tape my favorite TV show of all time...Seriously.Sesame Street is a wonderfully, magical place that came into my home via the Television and promptly nestled it's way into my heart. Jim Henson is one of the people I want to meet and thank after I die.I watched Sesame Street long (and I mean LOOOOOOOONG) after other friends "out grew" it and

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I've recently been introduced to a fun and entertaining blog called Three Boys and a Little Lady. I love it. I'm sure you will as well. Head on over there and check out Emily and her sweet family out.Emily has a photo challenge that I have decided to take up calledThose of you who are my facebook friends are thinking "Don't you already embrace the camera???" And I answer you yes but...This

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Only one more sleep until this!!!!

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If you haven't seen this floating around please take the time to view it. It's pretty much twenty....no thirty, different kinds of awesome.Have a great weekend. And just so you know....I'll validate you if you ever need it.

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A slightly bizarre question I put before you today...If you had a set of sheets that were on a bed, when someone who was in that bed passed away (not a gruesome death or anything) would you reuse them or give them away?

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We are entering a new phase of life!!Jona and I just got back from getting his Learners permit.Hold me.

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A friend of mine made mention of the fact that on the equinox you can balance and egg on it's end.Of course I then had to go directly to the fridge, take out and egg and proceed to give it a try. I tried two different eggs. The first one was really round and difficult to work with plus I was worried that people would think it looked too much like a ball in the picture. What few pictures I got of

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She is!We got a post card in the mail yesterday informing us the Jillian has been chosen as student of the week for her class. This is what it said:Dear Parents I am pleased to inform you that Jillian has been chosen as the student of the week. She has earned this honor by her academic achievement and outstanding behavior. She is a good listener and willing to help others. Thank you for

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Tyran came home from a friends house the other day with peppers and tomatillos and took it into his head that he was going to make some green salsa.So he put those veggies into a glass baking pan and proceeded to roast them in the oven.The oven and the glass dish had different plans.You see we don't get all fancy-schmancy up in this house when it comes to cooking. So I think it threw them both

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We had an experience last night that made me realize something. As a parent of teenagers I'm pretty much flying blind.When my kids were in their younger years I didn't feel this way. I had taken classes in college to help me. I honestly wasn't worried when I had young children. I was an aunt to twenty three nieces and nephews and was very close to earning a degree in Family and Child

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I woke up this morning from a strange dream. I was a passenger in a car (which isn't the strange part) and as we were driving I thought that I saw a deer in a field but when we got closer it wasn't a deer it was a cougar feeding on something.Of course I have to grab my camera to try and get a picture of this. As I'm taking the picture whoever is driving won't stop right next to the scene. They

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This morning I drove my husband up A.F. Canyon to drop him off for a three day "retreat" that he is going on. He's backpacking into the upper Silver Lake and spending a couple of nights there on his own. The kids and I will drive back up the canyon and pick him up on Saturday. I hope he doesn't die. Honestly I'm happy for him to be able to do this. I know it's something he's wanted to do

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So I'm wasn't a huge fan of the first one, okay it would be safe to say that I hated it. But the sequel? Looks amazing!

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Just want to wish my big sister Angie a very Happy Birthday!!I'm actually bigger than her so I should say OLDER sister but then she'd probably slug me.Love you Ang!

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It's hard to believe but this little thing....Has grown....And she is now....Isn't that Crazy???Happy Birthday Mckenna!You are now officially a teenager....Be nice.

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Better than a Hallelujah - Amy Grant

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JULYOh July. You had so much planned for us.Of course you brought with you the Fourth with it's tradition Nielsen Family sleepover and Breakfast.And then came the Ormond family BBQ. Oh July you showered us with an over abundance of yummy food, blue eyes, watermelon, adorable kids, and a little red wagon with a little bit of yoga thrown in for good measure.July you also gave my two oldest brothers

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It's hard to believe that my kids start back to school TODAY. I haven't done a great job of documenting our summer hear so I thought I would do review. (I have June and July done but August is still in the works...my main computer monitor is freaking out and I can't work on it right now. So you'll have to wait for the first part of August.)JuneJune you were probably the most kicked back month.

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Today my Grandmother's "Magnum Opus" gathered together to celebrate her wonderful life.I love my Grandma Vivian dearly. And I will miss her.I've posted this before. I've tried to come up with something else but nothing seems as right as this. So I'll share it again. It comes from my first blog which is now defunct. (I've added the actual quote from the book)Thursday, October 04, 2001I took

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