Pin Slip

I went in for my 7 week followup and learned that my left pin has moved upwards.  It is not even holding the wire that is there.   

So- I am waiting two more weeks.  If it has slipped more, then we will have to do surgery to either take out the hardware- OR- tighten it back up.   I'm really struggling with this because I really do not want surgery again.  I'm somewhat coming back to normal-  I'm not ready for a relapse.  

The KneeCap and a Kitchen

 It started out on a crazy Friday afternoon.     Gracie was home from school, Jared and Ethan were in the house doing something.    Gracie and I decided to run to the grocery store to get a few things for lunch    Little Miss G was not a happy camper.  I wouldn't buy her bubble gum.   I'm not a fan of kids and gum.  It gets everywhere   So I said No.  The check out lady even offered her two smarties and she threw them at me.   Gracie was being a little stinker.   

I got her loaded into the van and we were headed home.   She opened the van door as I was driving and that was the last straw with me.   I was DONE.   So, we got home- I parked the van, grabbed the groceries and went to get Gracie out of the van and she wouldn't get out.   She knew she'd be in trouble.   Well.   I finally got her to come out and I'm pulling her as she's pulling against me with one hand and then I've got the groceries in the other hand.    I tripped on Gracie's feet (somehow) and things started going in slow motion.  I was falling.   I tried to stand, I was still falling, but I was struggling to get my balance.      I landed.   Heard the bag of chips pop--- Great... I had crushed my tortilla chips that I was so excited for.   And then I felt the pain in my knee.  

I yelled to Gracie--- GO GET DAD!   And then I started bawling.   I hurt so bad.   

Jared came out and I couldn't stand up.  I put my arms around Jared's neck and that's how he got me standing.   Oh my Gosh.  The pain in my knee was intense.   I couldn't move it.   

So, Jared lifted me by my bum- my arms still around his neck and he carried me into our bedroom and laid me on the bed.   He elevated my knee---put ice on it and gave me Tylenol, ibuprofen and gave me a priesthood blessing.  

A few hours later, my knee wasn't getting any better.  Jared decided to text his Orthopedic Surgeon friends and see what we should do.   They all said, get to the ER.

So off we went.   It took me 45 minutes to figure out how to get into the van.   It then took 6 minutes to drive to the hospital- and then another 30 minutes, trying to get me out of the van.   I couldn't do anything to my knee.   Not lift it, not move it, NOTHING.   

When they wanted to X-Ray me- I said-- you're gonna have to do it with me sitting right here.  I can not move.      So they did.      Here's what came back from my X-Ray.  

So- like the picture says--- my knee cap should look like the drawing.   But obviously it was snapped in two.    I had to wait until Monday morning for surgery. So back into the van I went..... oh the pain.   At least I now had this lovely brace to support my leg.   

This is how I spent a lot of time.... sitting with my leg elevated.   My good friend, Melanie, brought me her leg ice machine.  So I had ice on my knee a lot.  

5:50 in the morning we reported for surgery at McKay Dee Hospital.   I don't remember much.   But- 22 Staples later..... My knee was fixed and I was sent home.   It needs to be completely straight at all times.  No bending.  A little weight on it is okay- but completely straight.  

Dear Jared got a little bored playing Nurse Maid... so decided to remodel the kitchen.  PERFECT TIMING, Babe!

First he painted the cabinets white....... Then onto the flooring.....  We are doing slate.  

My parents took the kids for Thanksgiving week so Jared did work while I sat around.   I did get to cross one of my bucket items off the list and on Black Friday- Jared and I went to Walmart and I got to drive one of those little Jazzy's around!    YIPPEE!   Just so you know--- they really are a pain.   People didn't care if I was in a Jazzy or not... they were just plain rude!

Check out this Moo-Moo!    I needed something easy to throw on but easy to access my knee.... and my Mom bought me the cutest Moo-Moo ever!

2 weeks later... follow up appointment.

Here's my 2 week later follow up X Ray.   It's looking good.  Lining up how it should....  Awesome hardware, huh!   Staples came out.... and Dr. Bachison said to keep my knee straight for 2 more days.  Then I can start bending it and my own will.   If I am standing or moving around-- I must have my brace on.  I dont need my crutches but MUST have the brace on.  If I was to take my brace off- I must use my crutches and be non weight bearing on my knee.    We gotta get it healed.    Follow up in two weeks....

Guess who we met????

Barack Obama

Joan Rivers

Whoppee Goldberg

Nicole Kidman

Will Smith

We met them at Maddam Tussoughs Wax Museum. I have always heard about this place and I was so excited to go in. Some of these statues seemed so real, you were just waiting for them to reach out and grab ya. Others were not no real looking. This was a great place!!

NeW fAvOrItE

This has got to be on of my new favorite blogs to check daily. It's called... The Meanest Mom. The title alone makes it wonderful!! This is a daily must look at. She's great!

I must be really bored....

1. Started your own blog 2. Slept under the stars 3. Played in a band 4. Visited Hawaii 5. Watched a meteor shower 6. Given more than you can afford to charity 7. Been to Disneyland 8. Climbed a mountain 9. Held a praying mantis 10. Sang a solo 11. Bungee jumped 12. Visited Paris 13. Watched a lightning storm at sea 14.Taught yourself an art from scratch 15. Adopted a child 16. 17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty 18. Grown your own vegetables 19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France 20. Slept on an overnight train 21. Had a pillow fight 22. Hitch hiked 23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill 24. Built a snow fort 25. Held a lamb 26. Gone skinny dipping 27. Run a 1/2 Marathon 28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice 29. Seen a total eclipse 30. Watched a sunrise or sunset 31. Hit a home run. 32. Been on a cruise 33. Seen Niagara Falls in person 34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors 35. Seen an Amish community 36. Taught yourself a new language 37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied 38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person 39. Gone rock climbing 40. Seen Michelangelo’s David 41. Sung karaoke 42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt 43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant 44. Visited Africa 45. Walked on a beach by moonlight 46. Been transported in an ambulance 47. Had your portrait painted 48. Gone deep sea fishing 49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person 50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris 51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling 52. Kissed in the rain 53. Played in the mud 54. Gone to a drive-in theater 55. Been in a movie 56. Visited the Great Wall of China 57. Started a business 58. Taken a martial arts class 59. Visited Russia 60. Served at a soup kitchen 61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies 62. Gone whale watching 63. Got flowers for no reason 64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma 65. Gone sky diving 66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp 67. Bounced a check 68. Flown in a helicopter 69. Saved a favorite childhood toy 70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial 71. Eaten Caviar 72. Pieced a quilt 73. Stood in Times Square 74. Toured the Everglades 75. Been fired from a job 76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London 77. Broken a bone. 78.Been on a speeding motorcycle 79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person 80. Published a book 81. Visited the Vatican 82. Bought a brand new car 83. Walked in Jerusalem 84. Had your picture in the newspaper 85. Read the entire Bible 86. Visited the White House 87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating 88. Had chickenpox 89. Saved someone’s life 90. Sat on a jury 91. Met someone famous 92. Joined a book club 93. Lost a loved one 94. Had a baby 95. Seen the Alamo in person 96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake 97. Been involved in a law suit 98. Owned a cell phone 99. Been stung by a bee 100.Made amends with someone who offended you 101. Flew in a small Cessna plane with just you and the pilot 102. Ran out of gas 103. Eaten fried okra 104. Swam in the Caribbean Sea 105. Peed in a swimming pool 106. Stayed in a beach house 107. Hosted an exchange student 108. Been a Secret Santa to a family in need 109. Worked on a political campaign 110. Coached a sports team 111. Baked bread from scratch 112. Driven from coast to coast 113. Paid off all of your debt 114. Roast marshmallows over a campfire 115. Cut up a credit card 116. Drove a car through a flood 117. Been on t.v 118. Had braces 119. Been to the top of the twin towers in NY. 120. Have played in both the Atlantic & Pacific Oceans 121. Been to ground zero 122. Bite my fingernails 123. Likes to scrapbook 124. Hates pie 125. Visited Mexico 126. Seen a Tornado in person127.visited all 50 states. 128. Served a mission……copy and paste then add one of your own.

The Morning Report.... evening edition

This is the morning report

Gives you the long and the short

Every grunt, roar, and snort

Not a tale I distort

On the morning report

For some reason, this song is on my head today- and I decided I better blog about my day today. So here it is-- the Morning Report- evening edition. Thanks Zazu.

5am I awoke to Jared's alarm going off. Jared and the kids from the kids choirs would be on the radio this morning- and Jared had to pick them up at 6am at the Club in Roy.

530am Jared wakes up Logan who for some reason is in bed with me snuggled really close. I am very glad Jared takes Logan with him. I need my space!!

6am With a slam of the door, Jared and Logan are gone to Salt Lake for the Morning Show on 101.5 The Eagle with Keith Stubbs. The Boys and Girls Clubs are promoting their show on Saturday night.

615 am Gracie wakes up thanks to the lovely dog barking. I go downstairs and get her- yes she sleeps downstairs and does very well--- let out the dog, and get Gracie in my bed. It's just too dang early to be up.

620am Of course, the dog wants to come back in. Great. Nice timing.

720am My alarm goes off to wake up Abby and get her ready for school. Gracie is up and ready to play by now. I go downstairs and Abby is laying in her bed wide awake. Hi Mom she says- Wow. That never happens. Gracie and Abby play on the bed for a little bit.

745am Abby brings Gracie upstairs and I send Abby back down to get dressed. I jump in the shower.

8am I think Abby is dressed and playing with Gracie-- Abby is playing with Gracie but still in her pj's. GRRRR. Then Abby says- I want to shower Mom. Ok- in the shower, but make it quick.

810am Abby takes her time. I am such a happy mom. Not!!

812am I turn off the water, hand Abby a towel and she is out of the shower. We head downstairs and I notice that someone has WET sheets. Grrrr. Abby did you wear a pullup? (bless her heart, she still has a tendancy to wet the bed, so I make her wear a pullup every night. ) NO- I wanted to try underwear Mom!! Ok- rip off the sheets, put them in the wash. Come on, hurry!

820am Back up stairs, Abby is dressed, bed stripped and put in washer. Doing Abby's hair and then off to get some breakfast.

830am Classmate and neighbor, Hunter's Mom, Kim- calls and asks if I can take Hunter to school. Not a problem- on my way that way so no worries. Be there in 5-10 minutes.

840am I am in the van, Gracie is buckled and I have no idea where Abby is. I honk the horn and then she comes out. Mom, honk the horn from now on when you want me to come out okay? That's fun. FUN??? I'm waiting out in the freezing van that hasn't warmed up yet and you think it's fun?? I love kids!!

842am Pick up Hunter, Drop kids off at school... reminding them I will pick them both up after school. I am tooo nice!!

850am Head to the bank to deposit a check right at 9am- Jared calls says he is done and to pick him up at the Ogden Club where he is dropping of the BGC Van.

910am Pick up Jared- Go to other bank because I didnt have time to go to the one I needed too- and then ran home pick up shopping list and headed to Walmart. We needed things for Jared's show tomorrow.

1025am Make it home. I run in, Flat Iron my hair, throw on some makeup and run back out the door to go to my Baby Dr Appointment.

1045 Waiting in Dr Office. My favorite.

1115am My name is called- I go in the back- do my weight thing, the bathroom thing and the bloodpressure thing and then off to wait for the dr to come in.

1120am She's quick and I have an ultrasound... That ultrasound machine isnt working very well- so we move rooms. Everything looks great. Baby is 15 weeks and doesn't want to show between it's legs-

1135 Out the door, appointment scheduled for next year... call Jared-I'm coming home. Be ready to go to Salt Lake. Talk to Mom- tell her how I'm doing and how Baby Allen is doing.

1145 In the house- carry Gracie to the Van- Logan and Jared come out- and we are off to Salt Lake to pick up the CD's that the BGC's have made.

145pm Home. Check emails, move around the laundry, do some cleaning and then off again

3pm Head to UPS Store to mail CD's for T Minus 5. The line was out the door- good thing I know one of the workers (thanks Marcus) and handed him my CD's- said put it on my account and I was out of there!!!

305pm Went to the gas station and got gas in the van

310pm Went to Abby's school to pick up Abby and Hunter. Had a few minutes to close my eyes and breathe. ME TIME!!

330pm Abby and Hunter come out of the school, pick them up, get them in the Van, drop Hunter off and then Abby and I headed to Macey's to get groceries.

415pm Walked out of Grocery store... went to put a whole gallon of Chocolate Milk in the van and it dropped and exploded on the ground. I was so embarressed. I quickly put the other stuff in, shut the door, but the cart away and slid into my seat and sunk down when a lady came by just staring.

425pm Laughed all the way home- got Frozen Lasagna in the oven...

500pm Have nephew spending the night- better make sure all is clean downstairs-- need to do some work.

520pm Dinner is about done and Jared announces that he needed to leave in 10 minutes with the kids to go to Club Choir show at the amphitheater.

545pm I ate dinner all by myself. And started typing this blog. Fed Gracie, made a bottle for her, laid down with her for a minute so she'd fall asleep- too onery.

653pm I am pooped. Gonna lay down and watch some Christmas shows on TV and then head to bed.

WOW. That's my day. How was yours?

12:01 am Showing of Twilight!

I was there, in the craziness of thousands of women and more men than I expected- at the Gateway in SLC, UT to watch TWILIGHT. I was not dissappointed. It was awesome. Yes- it was not exactly the same as the book- but how in the world do you cram 800 pages into a 2 hour movie? I liked it a lot. There was some cheesey parts. But- hey- I thought it was good. It held my interest and I didnt fall asleep once! (Although I am paying for it today... ) I say go see it. It's good.

I think part of the reason I loved it too, was the company I went with. There was a group of 7 of us (Nicki, Camille, Megan, Jen, Meghan, Christianne and myself) that went down and it was so fun. We went to eat at Applebee's before hand and then made it to the movie- and stood in a HUGE line for popcorn and a drink. WOW. It was so fun!

I will post pictures from the event- or link you to Nicki's blog. She was the only smart one who took a camera!

First Doctor Visit

Today was my first doctor visit. I went in around 9:15am and got in with the doctor about 9:30am. She was laughing and couldn't believe I was in there again. I know- it's still a shocker to me. She went to do an ultrasound and if you are less than 12 weeks in that office- they do the ultrasound the V way. (I refuse to say the V word.) :) They didnt see anything. Nothing. No fetus, no heartbeat, nothing. I didnt know what to do or think- They sent me to the hospital to get another blood test done. And after I did that I was to go back to the Dr's office. She was pretty sure that I had an etopic pregnancy meaning I would need surgery today.

Well- I went and did the blood test, and then went back to the doctor's office and sat for an hour waiting for the test to come back. When it finally came back- it said I was for sure pregnant. So my doctor did another V ultrasound to check again- while the nurses in the office called the hospital's big ultrasound department to have me go there to check and make sure it was an etopic. Once again, she saw nothing. Absolutely nothing. We began talking about my options and I said- how about we check by doing an ultrasound on my stomach. Just to make sure. She said, we can do that but I am almost 100% sure we will see nothing. So she did it on my stomach and sure enough- THERE was the the little babe! Way up by my ribs. I didnt have to go get another ultrasound, I didnt' have to have surgery- (on Halloween? no way!) and all is well. Although I am not as far along as I thought I was- which always seems to be the case with me. They will really watch me this time- because of all my issues with Gracie. All will be well. I called Jared periodically- just so he knew what was going on and Later, Jared told me that he and Logan knelt and prayed that all would be well with me and the baby. I seriously felt the peace and love from our Heavenly Father that I knew whatever happened would be for the best.

Thank Heavens for Answered Prayers!!

Surprise Surprise!

Jared and I received a big surprise this past week. WE ARE PREGNANT! This was not planned, but we are excited! Gracie and the new one will be probably about 15 months apart. YES! I will be pulling my hair out! But we are excited and overwhelmed and shocked and speechless.....

It looks like we'll be due in May- not sure when yet- but will keep you posted. Crazy- 4 kids for Jared and Shannon!

15 years!

Fifteen years ago- I graduated from High School. Recently my class had a reunion and started this blog! Pine View High School Class of 1993 I was unable to attend the reunion, but am glad for the blog! Now we can see how everyone else is doing!

St. George Marathon

Tomorrow morning bright and early is the St. George Marathon in St. George. The marathon is something that my family has been involved with for over 20 years! My dad has driven the pace vehicle---- which means he leads the lead runner down the 26.2 mile course. I have worked at an Aid Station handing out water to the runners for several years when I was in YW's. Then I helped catch people at the end of the race..... and have ridden with my Dad a few times too. The marathon is such a big deal in our family--- We are going down. Of course it's for General Conference too-- but the Marathon just happens to be the same weekend! Yippee for me! I'll take pictures and post them later.!

4 things

4 random things about my husband:
- Jared has an amazing voice.
- He is a hard worker, no matter what he is doing... he always does it well.
- He'd rather be performing.
-He remember every movie he has ever seen, and some of them he can remember all the lines.

4 movies that I would/could watch more than once:
-Pride and Predjudcie
-Anne of Green Gables... Anne of Avenlea
-Anything with Jared
-Any chick flick.

4 tv shows I watch:
-Hero's
-CSI
-One Tree Hill
-ER Final Season!

4 places that I have been:
- Mississippi
-Louisiana
-Hawaii
- Idaho
I have a lot of states still left to visit before I go venturing over seas!

4 people who email me regularly:
-Jared
-Chantel
-Monica
-Bank

4 favorite foods:
- Mashed Potatoes
- Mexican
- Steak (cooked by Jared)
- anything cooked by someone else!

4 places I would like to visit:
- Florida
- New York
- Chicago
- Dakota's

4 things I am looking forward to in the coming year:
- Finding a job
- Fall.
- Family Time
- Building memories with our kids.

6 people that are now IT:
-Megan
-Jenn
-Monica
-Lisa D
and everyone else!

Quirky?

I was tagged by Megan- and I have to list some quirky things about me..... here goes.

The Rules are as follows: - Link the Person who Tagged you.- Mention rules on your blog.- Tell about 6 quirks of yours.- Tag 6 fellow bloggers to do the same.- Leave a comment to let them know.

#1 I have to have my sheets tucked in at night- it drives me crazy not to have them tucked in. Jared likes to have his side not tucked in. As a nightly ritual, I make sure my side is tucked in nice and neat.





#2 I hate being late. It doesn't matter what the event, social, or whatever.... I do not like being late! It is one of those things that drives me crazy... Yep- I guess I am quirky.





#3 I don't like to listen to music. Yep- you heard it right. I listen to music A LOT as you can imagine with a husband who LOVES music and is teaching my kids to love music--- BUT- I like to listen to Talk tapes, talk radio or sometimes.... I just like it quiet.




#4 I have to make sure all closets, doors or anything like that are shut at night. You see, I get easily freaked out- and when I was little I watched that horrible movie E.T. and ever since then I have nightmares that E.T. gets into my closet and surprises me in the mornings. SO- I have to shut all the closets and doors before I go to bed.




#5 I can't fall asleep at night unless I say- I love you Jared. It's just one of those things.




#6 I don't like my feet to sweat. You'll usually see me in sandals. :)

I have many more quirks- but I am hungry and I need to go make some dinner..... Oh- and I tag.... Chantel F, Chantel M, Alayna, Jana, Nicki and Laura!!! (oh yeah- Laura-- time to have a blog--you have a baby now!!)

Memories.....

1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot...anything you remember!

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty cool (and funny) to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you. :)

Done!

I finished the book. Have you read it? What did you think?

Down Memory Lane.....

When I was little, my Mom's side of the family would have our family reunions in a small little town in the mountains called Midway, UT. We rented a cabin and would spend hours and hours playing with cousins, making up little dances, doing skits with our families and having a good time. I remember loving to go to Midway. It was a haven a place that I always remembered as a small town that was fun to visit. Now- Fast forward a lot of years. Here I sit in Midway UT in a resort called the Zermatt. This place is huge and has conference centers and pools and tennis courts and lots to see and do. I'm here as a guest. I'm here because a company booked my husband and his group to sing at their corporate event. I'm here with my 3 kids and they are here to watch the Disney Channel and Toon network. (something that we dont have at our house.) Being in Midway brings back floods of memories of my childhood, of families of times together being young. It reminds me of the importance of families and how it is important to have a good relationship with my spouse. It reminds me that I love the mountains and I love to spend time with my family in the beauty of this great land.

Also, while being here and going on a small walk to the ice machine with Logan, I ran into a former co-worker. That brought back floods of memories of working at Venturi Carpet Cleaning. I got the job because a dear sweet cousin knew I was looking for a job and she was working for the same company. She was in the corporate office and I was at one of the "bases". The guy who hired me was in love with my cousin and I think he would have hired me no matter what just for this cousin. I loved working in an office and doing my own thing there. I was the only girl and I liked that because I didnt have to worry about girls. I had roommates and that was enough for me. :) My boss was promoted to the corporate office and I got a new boss and with that came more responsibilites. I remember working lots of hours. My sweet cousin would bring me lunch and we would eat Beto's on the floor of the office. (not sure why we chose the floor... but we did.) So many memories of working at the carpet cleaning business. But the guy I ran into today was at the corporate office and he was in charge of the Call Center. We got to know each other as he would have some of his people call me to practice and I tried to help him figure out what info they needed to capture when making the calls. Thinking about Venturi brings a ton of names to mind too- Alan, Dan, Bo, Kevin, Darrell, Karen, Darlene, what's his name that took care of the trucks and was really greasy and slimy and goofy but the nicest guy- and so many faces that I can't even start to name them.

Wow. Sorry to take you on a trip down Memory Lane but that is how my morning is going so far.... Full of memories.

Tag

My cute friend, Adreann, had this tag on her blog. I liked it and I'm copying it onto my blog. I need something to add for today!

Tag You're It....
One Word Tag...
1. Where is you cell phone? purse
2. Your significant other? Jared
3. Your hair? hands
4. Your mother? Wonderful
5. Your father? Smart
6. Your favorite thing? House
7. Your dream last night? dating
8. Your favorite drink? Dr. Pepper
9. Your dream/goal? Financially Stable
10. The room you're in? Office
11. Your children? Whirlwinds.
12. Your fear? Loneliness
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Financially Free
14. Where were you last night? Concert
15. What you're not? Tidy
16. Muffins? Blueberry
17. One of your wish list items? Shoes
18. Where you grew up? St George
19. What are you wearing? Capri’s
20. Your TV? Off
21. Your pets? Dog (keke)
22. Your computer? Slow
23. Your life? Blessed
24. Your mood? content
25. Missing someone? Family
26. Your car? Hot
27. Something you're not wearing? makeup
28. Favorite store? Grocery Store
29. Your summer? T Minus 5
30. Like someone? Jared
31. Your favorite color? Red
32. Last time you laughed? Yesterday
33. Last time you cried? Unknown

I tag you!

Thanks Jared!

Our minivan needed a little work in Pocatello this weekend and Jared's brother, Bob asked him to sing in a ward that Bob was speaking at. Jared decided to take Abby and Logan with him to Pocatello so I could have some R&R!

I am so grateful! I have read books, cleaned my kitchen, watched Chick Flicks, done laundry, scrubbed my floors and had "me" time since Saturday at 10am. It has been absolutely wonderful. Of course, I kept Gracie with me but she sleeps a lot so it was perfect.

Thanks Jared for giving me the break. I really need it. I love ya!

I've been tagged!

How To Play This Game of Tag:
Post these rules on your blog. List: 3 joys, 3 fears, 3 goals, 3 current obsessions/collections, 3 random surprising facts about yourself. Tag 3 people at the end of your post by leaving their names. Let them know they are tagged by leaving a comment on their blog!

3 JOYS: My kids, My hubby and quiet time.

3 FEARS: Jared dying, sufficating, tight spaces (I'm claustraphobic)

3 GOALS: Pay Off Debt, Be Organized, Be a good mom

3 CURRENT OBSESSIONS/COLLECTIONS: Blogging, Recipes and family time.

3 RANDOM SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT YOURSELF: I can wiggle my ears, I had 13 teeth pulled BEFORE getting braces and wisdom teeth pulled and I met Jared while serving a mission.

PEOPLE IM TAGGING: Becca, Jenn and Alayna

20 Reasons to be......

1. I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
2. I have a Husband who is supportive, wonderful and who loves me for who I am.
3. I have 3 healthy children who keep me on my toes.
4. I have good health and my husband has good health.
5. I have amazing parents that have taught me to be the best I can be.
6. I have three brothers who tease me and I love to be around.
7. I have the best sister in the world.
8. I have extended family who have all touched my life in many different ways.
9. I have a mother in law who raised a wonderful, amazing son.
10. I have Sisters and brother's in laws who inspire me and set great examples for me.
11. I live in a good home that keeps me out of the snow, wind, rain, heat.
12. I live by great people. My neighbors are the coolest ever.
13. I have fun friends who are wonderful and very supportive and caring.
14. I have a great ward and I love seeing them at least once a week.
15. I have a vehicle to get me where I need to go.
16. I have money to buy groceries, pay for preschool and to buy gas for my vehicle.
17. I have green grass in my front yard and a few flowers to enjoy spring.
18. I have swings for my children to go outside and swing on while I do other things.
19. I have a computer- of course, so I can blog.
20. I have YOU in my life.

I TAG EVERYONE WHO LOOKS AT MY BLOG!