#6 An Animal I Would Like to Have as a Pet

Fourth of July 2 years ago I was in Sandy visiting Michelle and my Parents and we went to some kind of carnival thing. In one of the booths they were selling the cutest little things I have ever seen. They are called Sugar Babies.

These little things sleep during the day. So you put them in a little fleece purse and carry them with you. It is the cutest thing! Then during the night I would put them in a cage, but as you can see in the picture above they are able to jump and glide around. The lady at the booth told me just to put a food bowl on the counter and let them glide around the house all night. I just dont think I can do that. I had bunnies that I thought would be fun to just hop around the house and I learned that animals dont really care where they poop, and it is nasty. I dont need anything else pooping where ever it pleases. So for me my little sugar baby would have to stay in a cage.
These little animals were $200, not including the "purse", food, or cage. I told Brennan that I wanted one. He was not at the booth with me when I saw them. He said  NO WAY!!! So I took him to the booth to see them and then he of course wanted one too!!!  We were at that booth for a good 15 20 minutes before my Dad dragged us away!
Even though I do still want one of these sugar babies, I dont want one any time in the near future. I have enough to take care of right now. I think this will be a good idea when my kid(s) are older and dont need me for so much. I learned from the bunnies that the 3 dogs I have a more then enough!

#5 A Picture of Me 2 Years Ago

This picture was taken 2 years and about 2 weeks ago. I had just had Payton 3 months before and we were visiting my family in Utah. This was on a Sunday, the day after Payton was blessed. He looked so cute in his little outfit. I will always remember how proud I was of Brennan for giving Payton his blessing. He was so nervous. He did a great job.

I look at this picture and cant believe how fast time goes by. So much has happened in just 2 years!

Brennan works at the Kingman jail as a detention officer. He also has a upholstery business that has been open for about 2 years.  He never has time for himself. Constantly going from one place to the other. Trying to get a few hours sleep here and there, and still making time to be with Payton and I. We have a great life and I know it is because of all the hard work Brennan does for us. I am so grateful.  

Payton is no longer my little baby, he is now a little boy. Having him in my life has brought me more happiness than anything else I will ever know. I love watching him learn and grow. Figuring things out and seeing that to every action there is a reaction. I see so much of both me and Brennan in him. He truly is the best of both of us.

I also have come a long way in 2 years. I still don't know what I am doing most of the time as a mother and wife, but I am hoping that I see my mistakes and learn from them. To me family is the most important thing in the whole world, and I love them so much. I love the song "Life's a Dance" by John Michael Montgomery the chorus says:

 

Life's a dance you learn as you go
Sometimes you lead, sometimes you follow
Don't worry about what you don't know
Life's a dance you learn as you go 

 

I don't know everything, and I know it's okay. If I have learned anything in the last 2 years it that life is precious. Be with the ones you love and always let them know you love them. Life is to short not to be happy. Don't always focus on what you don't have. Think of all that you do have.

 

There is so much to be grateful for!

 

 

#4 20 of My Favorite Things

20 of my favorite things.... (Not in any order of importance or  most favorite)

1- Snowbird, Utah. Look forward to it every year
2- Sleep
3- Back massages. Even though I think it is a rare occasion that I even get one.
4- Candles and melts ( Especially fall and Christmas scents)
5- Shopping
6- Being tan. Even though because of recent events being tan is something that I love and also fear.
7- Being a Mom
8- Cooking. Something that everyone loves... or should I say being appreciated for my cooking.
9- Cuddling on the couch watching a movie and if it makes me cry that is even better.
10- The smell of coffee in the morning. (Nobody in my house drinks coffee, but when I do smell it, it brings back all the memories of growing up and smelling my Dad's coffee. I love it. I have bought coffee scented candles, but it is not the same.)
11- Seeing Brennan and Payton after a long day of work.
12- My Moms buttermilk pancakes.
13- Hearing my sons voice
14- Shopping in the malls at Christmas time. I know most people hate it that time of year, but I love the crowds, the music, the smells... Just everything about it!
15- Blankets
16- Belting out one of my favorite songs while driving in the car, with Brennan singing as my back up! I love that! I am sure we could win Americas Funniest Videos if someone taped it with out us knowing.  Our favorite song is"Why haven't I heard from you" by Reba.
17- Having a clean house. (Not just picked up)
18- Zumba-( just recently)
19- Seeing my family after missing them so much!
20- Reading a book by Nicolas Sparks

#3 My Best Friend

When I first saw this topic I started to wonder who my best friend was??? I thought of Lindsay, my best friend since I was a little girl, I thought about my Mom, or sister McKenzie. I also thought about my sisters-in-law Meagan and Devan. Then it hit me...

HELLO! What about my husband?!?!?

Brennan IS my best friend with out a doubt. No question in my mind. He is the one person in this world that knows me better than anyone else. Sometimes I think he knows me better than I even know myself. He has always been there for me. In the good times and the bad he is always there with a listening ear, and a shoulder to cry on if I needed it.

I am so grateful for Brennan in my life. He has worked so hard for our family. He is the best father I could ever ask for, a role model, and my hero. Who could ask for a better best friend?

I LOVE YOU BRENNAN!

#2 How my day was today.

So how was my day today??? Well it was just about the same as everyday, except for 1 thing. I woke up with sore calves! Holly cow!!! Last night My sister-in-law had me go work out with her. She goes to Zumba classes and I decided to go. It was my first time and I loved it!!! I didn't know what the heck I was doing, but it was fun and I decided even if I dont know the dance JUST KEEP MOVING and I did!


Have you ever seen the movie "House Sitter" with Goldie Hawn, and Steve Martin. Well in the scene when she decides to go to a dance class it shows every one dancing in perfect sequence, everyone in rhythm, and knowing the dance, then it show Goldie Hawn... she is just out of control not doing anything the rest of the class was doing. Eyes closed, swinging her arms in the air, and legs going wild.  The whole class stops and just stairs at her while she keeps dancing away.  Well that was defiantly me! Except for the class coming to a stop, but I guarantee they defiantly noticed me.  At one point we were all in a circle going one way then turning around going the other way, and of course I went the wrong way, running into another girl causing a "traffic jam". I am sure my sister-in-law wished she could tell everyone "Who is that girl, and who brought her here!", but she didn't and she even wants me to go again. Ha!

So I woke up with sore calves and went to work, came home, ordered Chilies to go, and now waiting for Brennan to bring it home so we can put Payton to bed and cuddle on the couch and rent a movie. That is, and will be the rest of my day!

Thank you for reading, see ya next time =)

#1 15 Facts About Me

Here is my first post for my 30 day challenge. Although this post does not require a picture I just wanted you to know that I figured out how to put a picture on here so don't worry for future posts!  Thanks Amy =)


So to the facts:

1- I can usually figure things out once I start playing or messing with it. (Like posting pics!)
2- I am not a baby person. My baby is a different story, but put a puppy and a baby next to each other and the puppy will win every time, unless of course it is my baby, or a pit bull.
3- I would do anything and everything for my family.
4- I love Dr. Pepper
5- It drives me crazy if I don't have lip gloss. I put it on as soon as I get out of the shower, and re-apply all day up until I get into bed.
6- This last year has been the hardest in my entire life!
7- I would love a big family
8- I don't eat a lot of red meat, but love a cheeseburger or steak every now and then.
9- I am a popcorn snob! Pop Secret Home Style is the only way to go... now that Orvil discontinued my cheddar pour-over. (Boo)
10- I love my husband. Being together for 10 years we have changed. We aren't the same people that we were at 16, but hopefully it is for the better.
11- I hate my feet.
12- I wish I lived closer to my parents
13- I am usually always right. Brennan might not admit to this, but he knows its true.
14- I would rather sleep than eat.
15- I think about my sister Michelle every day

So there it is 15 facts about me. Maybe you already knew some of them, and maybe you learned something about me. Either way thank you for taking time to read my blog.

30 Day Challenge!

I was reading my friend Shannons blog and she had this 30 day challenge. (Reading her blog by the way was one of the reasons that I now have a blog. So thanks Shannon! )  I decided this would be a good way to let people know more about me.  I am not sure what to write about on here, so this in a way is a cheat, until I can figure out things on my own.  I am tweaking it a little. Instead of writing every single day for 30 days, ( I am going to try, but I know it wont happen) I am going to have them be my next 30 posts. Working 30 hours a week, being a mom and  wife take up a lot of time so 30 days in a row is not something I can commit too. You will see in the list below 30 topics that I will do in order and I wont skip any even if I want to. I haven't figured out how to post pics on here yet (in a blog post) so I am going to have to figure that one out. If anyone can tell me I would really appreciate it and it would save me a lot of time!

Here is the list:

1. - 15 facts about you.
2. - A photo of yourself and a description of how your day was.
3. - Your favorite photograph of your best friend.
4. - 20 of my favourite things
5. - A photo of yourself two years ago.
6. - A photo of an animal you'd love to keep as a pet.
7. - A song to match your mood, and why.
8. - A recipe 
9. - A photo of the item you last purchased.
10. - A photo and description of what's in your makeup bag?
11. - A photograph of the town you live in.
12. - A TV show you're currently addicted to.
13. - Something you don't leave the house without.
14. - A photo of something that makes you happy.
15. - Something you crave a lot.
16. - What's in your purse? 
17. - A photo of something that means a lot to you.
18. - A photo of somewhere you've been to.
19. - A picture of you last year and now and how have you changed since then?
20. - Your worst habit
21. - 5 of your biggest pet peeves
22. - Your celebrity crush.
23. - Something you could never get tired of doing.
24. - Your favourite book
25. - A photo that makes you happy
26. - A photo that makes you angry/sad
27. - Your dream house
28. - An art piece (drawing, sculpture, painting, etc) that means something to you.
29. - A song that makes you cry (or nearly)
30. - A photograph of youself today + three good things that have happened in the past 30 days 

Ok I will start this tomorrow. (Hopefully) And anyone that is really reading this I am sorry ahead of time. I am a random person ( I was told this  today by a co-worker. Julio) and I am really doing this blog just to get stuff out there. I might have opinions that aren't popular or that you dont agree with, but this is my blog and my opinions. The good thing about writing a blog is you have no idea who is reading this, if anyone, and I am able to write things and get them out there and feel better for doing it. I am not political, so I wont be getting into that, but I am opinionated and I believe what I believe. 


So...consider yourself warned!!! Haha =)