I usually hate pictures of my self, but lo and behold finally found one I kinda like and thought I would share it. Enjoy basking in my beauty! haha.....not!
No, not my hair silly; Savanahs! It is her first real hair cut and I did it myself! Looks adorable huh?
Besides my children, Music is my greatest love. It moves me, speaks for me, and can rescue me from the darkest of places. I recently got my piano. The one I grew up playing and I have been brought to a remembrance of not only how much I have missed it, but how much I need it; Almost as much as I need air. I need to sing, I have a drive to sing.It is a part of me that has been stifled for too long.I am more "ME" behind the piano or behind a microphone...can't quite describe it actually, just feel like that is where I belong, where I can be myself, let down my guard and share how I feel without worry about what others think. It is where I feel alive. I gave up a wonderful opportunity many years ago and in many ways regret it. I feel the spark and drive to share this with others again and pray that doors of opportunity will be opened for me and that I may have the opportunity to share with others one of my greatest loves and passions
I am the best mom ever!!! Who actually lets their kids play in the mud? That's right, I do!!! What more can I say?
This is my beautiful mothers day gift! They are dream catchers made by Hannah and Sabrina at activity days at church. Hannah told me that I am never to old to catch my dreams and make them come true! Thanks Hannah, I love you!
Fun with our friends, the Bronsons at Monster Jam!!! If you ask Joseph if he had fun, he will say, " No! It was too LOUD ".
I have the unique and special experience of watching someone I love dramatically alter their life from a very destructive path and strive to live a more righteous life. My hear is full of love and compassion for this person; I am grateful for the opportunities that I have had to bare him my testimony of our Lord and His redeeming power, that all hope is not lost, that the Lord always loves the sinner, just not the sin. I had been praying for a greater understanding of the Lords Atonement, but was not expecting to gain that knowledge or experience it through the journey of another. I am overcome with emotion,... not sure how to quite express myself. I am so grateful for this experience and for the example and for the courage to change that this individual has shown. I hope that he always knows the love that I have for him, and how much greater love the Lord has for him.
I felt that this beautifully explained most of my sentiments regarding the Temple. It is a place of beauty, peace, and a place that I make sacred covenants with God. I have never been in a place where I have felt closer to God. For those who are my dear friends but are not members of this church, know that, that which goes on in the temple is not secret... just very sacred.
Of Mud you got a faceful, Your clothes are disgraceful, and from your shoe and socks and sleeves, sand spills out by the caseful. Your home from playground's slaughter, in need of soap and water. " Boys will be boys", the saying goes. And boys, I guess, had oughter. But Honey, Your My Daughter!!!
(Savanah was mad becuse Jojo was in the background getting into HER mud puddle)
Knitting and crocheting are one of my passions. I have decided to sell some of my work and have had a lot of fun with some projects for my sisters local community high school. My specialty is socks. I love funky, fun socks! I am going to post some of my work on my new blog sarahssocksandstuff.blogspot.com ( the link is over on the right ) Come check it out. I can't wait to visit my sister in missouri. There is a shop close to her that raises their own sheep, spins the wool, and hand dyes it. Can't wait to go check them out and get some really funky yarn!!!
So there is this thing people do on facebook where they write 25 random things about themselves then tag other people with their note. If you are tagged you are supposed to respond. I however waited until I was tagged 7 times. I figured since I was taking the time to think of 25 things people really didn't need to know about me, I would put it on here as well. So.... here goes,
1. I have my own gun. Never been afraid of them, went shooting with my dad as a child, married a man who hunts and loves guns, and have absolutely no problems with using it. I like packin heat!
2. I love to knit, crochet, and sew.
3. When I grow up, I would love to be a midwife
4. I miss my parents. Both of them have passed on. My mother when I was 11, and my father when I was 29. Even though I know that I will be with them again, it is still difficult to be without them sometimes. Love your parents! It irritates me to hear adults whine about their parents. At least they are still here. You never realize how much you love someone until they are gone.
5. I love the outdoors. Especially in the mountains of the Great Northwest! It doesn't get much prettier than the Cascades.
6. I have a very useless and unique talent. I can take a toothpick, put it in my mouth vertically, and flip it inside my mouth. Ask me and I will be happy to show you!
7. I finished my high school education at 16. When we moved to Utah, I had exceeded the required credits needed to graduate. So, we filed for an early graduation, but convinced the choir teacher to let me stay an extra year just to participate in the choir program. He broke some rules, but let me stay ( he loved me!). I wasn't registered, or on any of the schools rolls. It was fun
8. I can pick things up with my toes
9. I have never broken a bone in my body, although I did crack my tailbone and have dislocated both of my knees
10. I am afraid of Tornado's. Every time we have a major storm, I stay up to watch the weather chanel just incase we have a tornado warning in effect.
11. I love to get up early and watch the sunrise.
12. I am generally a nice person, but sad and embarrased to say that I have a very sharp tounge. Especially if I know you well, I can cut pretty deep.
13. When it has been a really long day, I make my kids eat cereal for dinner. Come on, you know that you have all done it!
14. I now live in the house that my mother grew up in! And I love it.
15. I am done having children, but would like to adopt in the future
16. After 12 years and 6 kids I can still do a backflip on the trampoline. Although, I was scared to death to try and almost wet my pants!
17. I love homeopathics and natural healing, and have studied it for the last 5 years
18. I like to look nice, but if I had my choice I would live in a pair of jeans and my hoodie
19. I have always been, and will always be a gigantic bag of tears. I am an emtional being, easily touched but not so easily offended. I have come to terms with it and it is just who I am.
20. I love to garden!Nothing like having your hands in the dirt. My specialty is pumpkins! I know how to polinate them in a manner that will produce the biggest and the best. And if you garden, I can't help compare mine to yours and revel in the fact that mine is better than yours! ;)
21. I love the company of others! Just hanging out is great for me. I feel loved when others desire to be in my company.
22. I hate shoes, and I hate socks. I prefer bare feet, but am often conflicted because I like CUTE shoes. I will wear sock if I am cold. Especially the cute socks that I make!
23. It is very hard for me to just sit and do nothing. There is too much to do and I get fidgitey. I can't even sit and watch a movie unless I am working on something at the same time ( usually it is either laundry or kniting).
24. I like to tackle people ( I can't help it, I used to play football with the guys when I was younger). To some I seem so nice and sweet, but have all this pent up aggression. Trust me, I really can take you down!
25. Since I have moved to Texas, I am becoming a woosie! I used to really enjoy the cold weather. Prefered it actually. I am now finding my self less, and less tollerable to the cold. I swore that it would never happen, but what can I say. I have aclimated. Now, only if I could enjoy the heat a little more!
Jacob and his dad! His favorite leader! Dad is the Cubmaster!
Jacob and his friend Chance Bronson!
Jacob and his friend Ben Thompson
