January Blues

I don't know what it is about January but is is the most depressing month of the year. We just got through with the holidays and now we have nothing to look forward to for a little while. I have noticed that a lot of people are a lot sadder in January, including myself, and I don't like it. I think the weather has a lot to do with it especially here in Utah. Here are a few things that I would like to talk about:

1. I have NO desire to get ready. I want to sleep in as much as possible! Every morning I push snooze and say "I won't shave my legs", then again "I will wear a hat". All because I just don't give a crap.

2. We have been trying to get pregnant and as many of you know I have a VERY hard time getting that to happen. So I have been taking clomid and it makes me CRAZY (just ask my hubs) I have every side effect of that pill which included hot flashes, nausea, moodiness, tiredness and every other crappy thing you can think of. When we decided to try for another baby I was relaxed about it and said "whatever happens, happens" but the farther you get into it with the temperatures, the ovulation tests, planning out when to get busy (which becomes a job), the hearing of other peeps getting prego easily (which I am very happy for!!) and just the overall feeling of trying and failing. I knew this was going to happen which is why I didn't really want to get "trying" again. But I know that really if it is supposed to happen it will and not in my time but God's time.

3. I REALLY hate seeing people around me so sad and down. It makes me feel so horrible and helpless not knowing what to do for them.

4. Money makes me feel crazy. I think we get to a good place and still we do not have enough money for the things that we "have" to pay for, let alone not having any "fun" money.

I know you all are wanting to call the waaaaambulance because I am whining like a baby. But I needed to vent and I felt that typing it down would help me release. I also want people to know that we all have struggles and it is OK to talk about them and not hide and pretend that you have perfect lives. I know I just need to remember what is important and strive only for that because I know that if we put our trust in Jesus Christ everything will fall into place- My pastor said "If you are right with God and all your basic needs are met then you are prospering". So let's raise our glasses and look forward to a better February!!

So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:34

Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall. Psalm 55:22

Burdens

Some ways of dealing with the burdens of life:

1 * Accept that some days you're the pigeon, and some days you're the statue.
2 * Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them.
3 * Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it.
4 * Drive carefully. It's not only cars that can be recalled by their Maker.
5 * If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.
6 * If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably worth it.
7 * It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others.
8 * Never buy a car you can't push.
9 * Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time, because then you won't have a leg to stand on.
10 * Nobody cares if you can't dance well. Just get up and dance.
11 * Since it's the early worm that gets eaten by the bird, sleep late.
12 * The second mouse gets the cheese.
13 * When everything's coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.
14 * Birthdays are good for you. The more you have, the longer you live.
15 * You may be only one person in the world, but you may also be the world to one person.
16 * Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once.
17 * We could learn a lot from crayons. Some are sharp, some are pretty and some are dull. Some have weird names and all are different colors, but they all have to live in the same box.
18 * A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.

Ready...Set...Move!

WE HAVE MOVED!!

We moved into a house not far from our townhouse. We can't seem to get out of the same zip code but we really like to area. We actually live 3 blocks from Jon's parents house.

We started to move the day after Christmas (I know- we are crazy!) and have been slowly moving ever since.

I have been out of the TV & Internet loop for a little while but now I am back!

I did start to watch my TV box sets and now I am hooked on watching Felicity, which I am loving.

I have to say that I really hate moving but I love having more space, a big yard and no HOA telling me what to do.

Hudson lost his first tooth last weekend.

He is growing up way too fast.

And apparently there was inflation with the tooth fairy!

What's a mom to do...

...when her kids lock themselves in the dog kennel?

How long before I have to let them out??

Gonna get our bowl on

For Jon's Birthday we went bowling!! We had lots of fun w/ his family and a few members of my family. We had cake there too!

This was Grady's first time bowling. He would run up and push the ball but was happier to run around.

Kip & Debi Grady & Sophia

Cannon & Hudson My Mom, Tren & Chylie

Jen & Jason Bailey

Marshall Jesse & Christa

Jon with his parents Me!!

We all had a great time. We need to bowl more often.

Happy 34th Birthday Hubs!

Happy Birthday to my awesome, wonderful hot husband!!!!

Love you lots and lots!!

Jr. Jazz

Hudson started Jr Jazz last weekend. It is his first year and he really liked playing. We got him a basketball and he practices all the time in our kitchen (since it really is the only space we have for that activity).

I have to say that I had a good laugh at watching kindergartners try and play basketball for the first time!

SANTA

We took the kids to see Santa the day after Thanksgiving but I lost the picture so we had to have take 2 yesterday!!

Fun at the park

We took some pictures at the park and then let the kids spend some time running around and playing on the playground at Murry Park!