Dance Competition

We had such a fun time watching all of the dances for the competition. Since gymnastics competition season is over, now it is Jocie's turn. Every day she works so hard. All of these girls are in our neighborhood. They all did a wonderful job. Esprit De Corps took first and second in Jocie's division. You can tell they gave it there all and love what they are doing. We are so proud of McKennah... She did a solo and got second place. Way to go girl! It is so fun to watch your kids and their friends doing something that they love and really put all of their heart in. We are proud of all of you girls.

totally tired

So I am always tired and feel like crap. Hopefully the sun will stay out just a little longer. There is nothing this time of year that makes me happier than some sun. I feel like the monster of the messy house is winning and completely taking over! It is like the storm of toys, shoes, everything has piled up because of all of the days I feel useless. The other issue that is really getting to me is food. I mean really... who wants to eat when everything tastes like metal. I have absolutely no desire to eat, but know that I need to. I even resorted to getting blueberry protein bars. They are actually metal flavored protein bars I come to find out. So I need 3 ingredient meals people. I have to feed my family. Quick, easy, and something I can do. I hate cooking. So help a sister out ladies and throw me some ideas.

What a few weeks we have had

The mystery of the bruises. Where do they come from... nobody knows

Well we have had quite a few weeks of interesting events around our house. First I start getting sick, and being the very private person I am I do not reveal this to many. So most people just think I am obsessed with the gym and am loosing a lot of weight. That is not the case at all. I'll just let you friends and family know that as I am getting older ( yuck I hate getting older ) that a condition that I was born with called Ehlor Dan-Los Syndrome is getting worse. So we are in and out of Doctors offices trying to find the best treatments for me, one of which is exercise so my body stays moving. It's a fun word, try "GOOGLE" you can learn a lot. It is interesting. Then there is Sterling.... OH Sterling, you silly boy. So he was spending a little time with Mason on the tramp, while I was inside preparing Jocie for the dance she was performing in the Miss Spanish Fork pageant. I hear the laughter, see then jumping. Then I see Sterling doing flips. Mason runs into the house, To support our little gymnast I walk out to watch daddy do his back flip. Oh he did it all right. He also landed breaking his foot in 2 places, hyper extending his knee, and spraining his ankle. Good trick Babe! So he falls down trying to keep his language appropriate for the kids, but obviously in some serious pain. I run to the tramp and look at his ankle and foot. HUGE! Totally swollen, black and blue. This is not good! I get my neighbor. Sterling tells me it's just a sprain and to go to the dance recital. When I get the call it was definitely not just a sprain. We go see the specialist 2 days later because of the weekend. He resets the bones. I thought Sterling was going to punch him in the face for sure!!! He went in the next dayand nowhas a very large Home Depot Looking screw in his foot to hold it together. So our family has been through the emotional blender this week. I think we need a vacation when this is all done.

Inspirational Thought

I love anything optimistic and fills me with inspiration. I post things all over my house, mirrors, walls, doors... anywhere. This is one of my favorites


"Each morning when I open my eyes I say to myself: I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it."

- Groucho Marx

Love lives

Sometimes I just randomly can't stop thinking about Sterling. He is so handsom, works so hard for our family, and is there for anyone that needs him. I am a lucky lady to have him as my husband. I get excited when I think that I get to spend eternity with him.

I love you forever and ever. You are my prince charming.

Fun family dinner

We love to spend time together as a family. Sometimes Jocie and Mason can't figure out if they love each other but in the end they are buddies.

We love when Uncle Shane comes. He brings sunshine. Our kids have adopted him as their Uncle Shane. We love him and are glad he is a part of our family.

Mason is working on his manners, but hasn't quite mastered the concept yet.

Boys and Huts

There is a room in my house that I choose not to try to win the battle. LOL!!! It is "snakey's" room. She is a lovely 2 1/2 year old boa constrictor that has taken over our extra room. So what ever happens in there i just close the door. Mason and Tallon asked Shane if he would help them build a "hut". They told me I had to leave because this was a boy thing. Well a few sticks, blankets, and air mattresses later we have a castle. Mason sat in the hut for hours playing games and insisted on sleeping in the hut. Right next to "snakey" the boa constrictor. Boys will be boys.

thought for the day

Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. And today? Today is a gift. That's why we call it the present.

- Babatunde Olatunji