Whose kid are you?

The other day I was teasing the boys. Just generally being annoying and weird, you know, like all moms do. Corbin looked up and said, "I knew it was a mistake leaving that orphanage."

Holy Crow! He is so funny!

Life Lessons

This is a good e-mail I received.

1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone..
4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents
will. Stay in touch.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journeyis all
about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never
blinks.
16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to
you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an
answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it
for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
25. Frame every so-called disaster with these words ''In five years, will this
matter?".
26. Always choose life.
27. Forgive everyone everything.
28.. What other people think of you is none of your business.
29. Time heals almost everything. Give time, time.
30. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
31. Don't take yourself so seriously.. No one else does.
32. Believe in miracles.
33. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or
didn't do.
34. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
35. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
36. Your children get only one childhood.
37. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
38. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
39. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours
back.
40. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
41. The best is yet to come.
42. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
43. Yield.
44. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.

MIA

I have fallen off the face of the blog world this summer. I have been so busy it was just too overwhelming but I am re-committing myself strictly for your entertainment. I know you all count on me to make you feel better about your life! ;)

Stay tuned.......

Forever Changed

The last couple of months I have had the unique opportunity of being a visiting teacher to a girl who had terminal cancer. I knew when I was called to visit her that she would likely not live long.

I never thought in a million years that I would be so changed by someone that I barely knew. Anne is the epitome of strength, faith and graciousness. I have learned that some things just don't matter. I have learned that even in my weakest moments, I still have much strength. I have remembered that as long as I have faith and my family, I have everything.

Anne passed away this last Saturday. Even though it was expected, it still sucks. But I know that she fulfilled her purpose here on earth, not the least of which was helping me to find my perspective again. She came at a time in my life that I really needed her.

I am forever grateful that I got to know and love her. I am even more grateful that someday I will get to see her again and thank her for all she taught me.

Fight Like Susan

This guy, Fat Cyclist, has been an amazing force in the fight against cancer. His wife passed away tonight. Send up your prayers. I don't know how you can ever really be prepared for something like that.

More Perspective

I took this from a post of a good friend of mine. She went through breast cancer this last year.

"I am most grateful for my Savior. I don't recall a single time when I felt alone or that I couldn't get through this. I have felt his arms surround me with love and strength. There where times I felt as if I couldn't or didn't want to get it and somehow I managed. I also believe our Heavenly Father works through each of you, it seems like you guys knew when I needed some dinner or someone to take Broc or just a ear to listen to. I know that our Heavenly Father hears and answers our prayers. I know he love me, even with all my faults. He knows what I need and when I need it.
I guess the bottom line is I am thankful that I had to go through this because it has brought so many wonderful, kind and loving people in my life, it has strengthened my marriage and my love for Broc, it has brought me closer to my family, and it has also strengthened my testimony. And for all those things I would gladly go through shots, surgery, chemo, hair loss, boob loss, throwing up, all of it to have what I have now."

She is a true inspiration to me as are so many others that are fighting cancer in some form. I love you Tracy!

LIVESTRONG

A celebration....and a plea for help!

As you may have heard we are showing sheep in the Weber County Fair again this year. Last year we brought home 2 blue ribbons and hope to get 3 this year. Its a great experience for the kids( you know... character building) and they really do enjoy it, most of the time.

A big part of the fair is the auction at the end. Each kid is supposed to find a buyer or 'booster' for their animal. We have not had any luck thus far finding a buyer for any of our sheep. Maybe the economy, maybe bad timing or maybe its just fate that you happen to be reading this blog right now! The purchase of the sheep is a tax write off and goes to support our child, the 4H program and the fair. If you would be interested as a person (or business) then please let us know.

If buying a sheep is not exactly your style, but you would still love to support Tyson, Jaden and Corbin you can be a 'booster' also. A booster is someone who donates anywhere from $5 - $500 (or anything in between). Sometimes enough booster can be more beneficial than the buyer. If you would like to be a booster please email us, call us or even comment below.

We really appreciate your help and sorry for hitting you with a sales pitch on the blog. We wouldn't do it if we weren't so worried about not having a buyer lined up. The fair starts next week!

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