Showing posts with label ThaNksGiviNG. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ThaNksGiviNG. Show all posts

Sunday, November 28, 2010

November 21st-28th PART 1

This week has been a doozie here in our household. There is no better way to explain it!! So since I have been neglecting our blog, I figured I would just blog the week into 2 parts. So here we go...

***BliZzARd***
We geared up this week for Utah's "BIG" Blizzard. We went and bought water, candles, and cuddled up while we waited for it to hit. It was windy, and snowy. However, it was not the Blizzard I thought we would have. It was a nice excuse to stay up late and watch Christmas movies though.
UNEMPLOYED...The night before Thanksgiving, I was told, my husband no longer had a job. He had known for several days, but to protect my sanity wasn't telling me. To make a very complicated, long story, very short I will give you the condensed version. The business that Clint worked for also employed my Father, and my brother. My Dad after several months decided that his values, ethics, and personality could no longer work for this company. Which caused an up roar with the higher management. We knew then things weren't going to be pretty (which is why I was so upset a few weeks ago). We geared up for the worst, and the next week she let my brother go. Clint continued to work, and thought he was safe. Until recently, where she decided to let him go as well. We have spoken with an attorney, but it would be hard to prove that Clint was let go--due to the fact that she is upset with my Dad. He is going to try to fight it, mainly to just keep a job through the next month. Although, it doesn't seem promising. I ask for your prayers, and if anyone knows of any jobs, PLEASE. PLEASE. call us or email me. c2001d@hotmail.com It is a rough economy, and I fear for our little family the next little while. I do however, have faith that the Lord will lead us where we need to be.

○○ThAnKsGiVinG○○I am a big looser this year. I got the kids dressed all cute, and tried to be spirited, alas I couldn't find the energy! So no Thanksgiving Day pictures. We did have a very good holiday. Clint was still at work, so I was sad not to have him there. We ate, played games, watched movies, and spent time with family. I also mapped out my night of shopping.

BLACK FRIDAY 2010!! Last year, I decided, it was too hard to get up to get in line for stuff. So my brilliant idea was to stay up all night this year. Yes, I did it. Yes, I survived. I know you are all probably thinking "Your husband just lost his job, and your spending money?!" Okay maybe you aren't thinking that, but I was. I have been saving for MONTHS, everything I could so we could have a nice Christmas. It was very hard to be in the mood to shop. I did manage to find mostly everything I wanted, and was able to finish Christmas shopping for my kids. My brother was a trooper, standing by DS games, ready to fight his way in. He did get yelled at by a few people. My good friend also helped me get killer steal on a couple of Wii games for $10.00 each. While I waited next to a Jessie Doll (from Toy Story). I couldn't have done it without them!! I was yelled at once, around 6 am, where exhaustion had settled in. I had done nothing wrong, and this lady was just plain being cruel. Yes, I did yell back. Then I went home, settled into bed, and took a 4 hour nap. (I didn't take that picture--but that's pretty much how Toys R Us was. A little more organized.)

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Thankful Week 4

With Thanksgiving fast approaching, I have been pondering more and more, about what I am truly thankful for in life. So here is this weeks list!

#1- Life! I am thankful to wake up everyday, and be alive.
#2- Trials. I never thought of trials as a blessing, or something to be thankful for, until someone made a comment today... We are given trials, to learn and grow. However, the Lord gives us the ability to work through them. Most of the time we come out stronger, and better. It reminds me of the saying... "I never said it would be easy, I only said it would be worth it." Do I love trials? No. But I am thankful for what I learn from them.
#3- The Book of Mormon.
#4- Electricity. I would have NEVER made it as a Pioneer.
#5- Forgiveness. The ability to forgive, and be forgiven.
#6- Date Night!!!
#7- Christmas. I changed my blog already to celebrate the holiday. Clint hates that I "put up" Christmas before Thanksgiving. Christmas just means a lot to me. My Christmases growing up were so special, and I have so many fond memories of those times. Most of it having to do with family. There is a greater meaning behind Christmas, and that is the fact that we celebrate the birth of our Savior. I am thankful for his life, and all that he has taught us.

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Thankful Week # 2

#1- I am thankful for coupons, and being able to get things I want and need. (I got a killer deal on Christmas jammies yesterday, and I am so excited)
#2- Clint! I have been so stressedtired lately. I feel like I live in my car, I run from point A to point B then back again. Clint tries as much as he can to help that. However, it just isn't always feasible. Yesterday, he skipped school, so I could take the day off. It was amazing. Not only was I gone for over 8 hours of the day, but I actually got to go to Relief Society (which never happens). Then I was able to go to the Desert Star Theater, and laugh!! When I got home he was CLEANING, what?! My house was pretty clean. I wasn't thrilled about him skipping school, but was grateful for the much needed break. I really appreciate all the hard work he does for us. (He is looking for a job in Utah, please let us know --if you know of anything.)
#3- Friends!! I so appreciate friends. Even if it's just a call up to check on me, a comment on our blog, or a text, a friendly wave, or getting together for a good laugh. I have so many wonderful friends, and know so many wonderful women.
#4- Talents. I love my talents; home decorating, paper crafting, scrapbooking, singing (shh-don't tell anyone), crafts in general (except sewing), organizing (oh,yes--that is a talent), teaching. I wish I could do more talented things, or spend more time developing my talents. It just makes me happy to know that I have been given these blessings.
#5- I am thankful for the opportunity I have had to live in and visit several areas of this beautiful country. There is so much out there, some that I have never even seen. History, and beauty all around us. I have lived in Oregon, Washington, Utah, Virginia. Each place is so unique, and so different in culture. (Especially when you go from the East to the West) Sometimes I think to myself... oh Paris would be fun to visit, Africa would be neat, and yes that is true. BUT I love exploring, and seeing all the beautiful wonders that are here in the USA.
#6- Which makes me grateful for the fact that we are a free country. I am thankful to live here. I am thankful to those who fight for our Freedom.
#7- Primary Music. We just recently had a program, and I love the songs we sang. Each one was so sweet, pure, and true. I can't help but tear up. I love to feel the spirit through the music of our gospel.

Saturday, November 28, 2009

Thanksgiving & Addyson's Birthday

This year we spent Thanksgiving in Lehi with Clint's parents, and a few of his sisters. It was pretty quiet, relaxing,and fun day. I was glad we were all together. We got to sneak down to my dad's too! I miss him a ton, I feel like we never get to see him anymore. It was also Addyson's 2nd birthday! I can't believe how the time has flown. So some fun facts about my sweet 2 yr. old girl: She loves barbies, dolls, and ponies, she repeats everything I say. She can count to 10 and she knows her ABC's.



I am thankful for this sweet little famly I have!

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

just a handful of things i'm thankful for...

Since it's Thanksgiving, I thought this was an appropriate blog entry! I will add things as I think of them. I wonder how long this list can get?! So here it goes:

1. I am thankful for Preston, who is so curious about life. He makes me want to know all the answers to everything.

2. I am thankful for Tyson, because he has so much energy. He keeps me tired, but on my toes. He makes me want to do more, and be better.

3. I am thankful for Addyson, because I now know why God gave the world little girls. I love to watching her mimic me, she is so caring, and has a motherly nature.

4. I am thankful for Kaitlon, because every time I see her beautiful face, I am reminded that the Lord really does know what's best for us.

5. I am thankful for Clint, who goes the extra mile to make sure he can make our children's life the best. He is so good at making "childhood memories" with them.

6. I am thankful for roller coaster rides, especially with a 7 yr. old boy. It makes you appreciate the thrill for life.

7. I am thankful for dancing to music with my little girl (and pretending we know ballet)!

8. I am thankful for our health.

9.I am thankful that there is always food on the table, and a roof over our head.

10. I am thankful for the wonderful teachers that help our children. From preschool on up, we have been blessed to have such great teachers.

11. On that note, I am thankful that there are opportunities for education.

12. I am thankful for our families, for the help, and the love they provide us with.

13. I am thankful for good friends. Friends that are there to lend a helping hand, a shoulder to cry on, someone to laugh with. I have so many great friends!!

14. I am thankful for babysitters!!! Enough said. :)

15. I am thankful that I have the opportunity to be both a stay home mom, and also help provide for my family. I think it's been great. :)

16.I am thankful for Christmas, for the celebration of our Savior's birth. For the spirit of the season.

17. I am thankful for a car that runs, even though vehicles are a pain!! I am thankful I have one! :)

18. I am thankful for the Internet. For the fact that if I have a question I can google, and have an answer within seconds. I also think it's wonderful that I can keep in touch with friends, and loved ones.

19. With that said, I am thankful for this blog--the opportunity I have to journal our family/life events. I also get to know so much about others by reading their blogs.

20. I am thankful for chocolate! :)

21. I am thankful to be a member of The Church of Jesus-Christ of Latter Day Saints.

22. I am thankful for fallen leaves in the fall, and watching my kids run through them, and throw them. It melts my heart.

23. I am thankful for baby giggles.

24. I am thankful for new recipes (especially Rebecca's)!! It's so nice to have something new!

25. I am thankful for my sister in laws, because they understand. :)

26. I am thankful for my Dad, he has set such an example of greatness, honesty, compassion, and forgiveness, success, and parenting. He has been there for me, and has never let me down.

27. I am thankful for family vacations.

28. I am thankful for nature, camping, hiking, and just getting to see the true beauty of the world.

29. I am thankful for health care, for the doctors we have, and how great they are to us.

30. I am thankful for those who fight for our freedom, and protect this country.

31. I am thankful for those tiny miracles in life--the ones that happen just when you think things couldn't get better.

32. I am thankful for wrestling, because it gives my children an outlet for their energy.

33. I am so thankful to wrestling parents, who help coach Preston at his tournaments. Clint can't be at the tournaments so I am very grateful for them.

34.I am thankful for music.

35. I am thankful for my talents, as well as other people's talents.

36. I am thankful for the gospel, and how it enriches my life.

37. I am thankful I live so close to a temple.

38. I am thankful for video cameras, and cameras to capture memories in my life.

39. I am thankful for Thanksgiving, and that if it weren't for this holiday. I probably wouldn't think to count my blessings. It makes you realize all you have to be thankful for.

40. I am thankful for letters from missionaries, and the service they do! (Miss you Dave)

41. I am so thankful for my brothers, I love them, no matter what!