Thankful Thursday

1. Library story time
2. going on a computer fast (took a break for a while)
3. my electric blanket
4. finding out I still have a couple months left on my gym membership that I bought 3 years ago.
5. good parking spots at Wally world

New pics

It's about dang time I loaded new pictures of my babes! I have been wanting to get some new pics of my own kids for quite some time - this week has been PERFECT weather so we took advantage. I can't wait to get prints of these...I'm thinking canvas?

Thankful Thursday

I'm thankful for...

1. Free music downloads via Urban Outfitters website
2. My baby sister (Cheryl - I'm SOOOO proud of you!)
3. People who think of cute Halloween stuff so I don't have to
4. Awesome girlfriends
5. FREE public library systems (thank you Salt Lake County)

What are you thankful for?

{ME} Monday

For the last little while, I've had a surge of different emotions regarding self-image, the public view of 'perfect,' and the things my kids (especially my little girl) absorb by just being out and about in the world.

I've been on the freeway recently, and I've just seen one billboard after another promoting "breast augmentation," "laser skin treatments," "tired of looking old?", "Get rid of your wrinkles." I've been thinking lately that wouldn't it be so nice if for once, we were all just happy with who we are and what we've got. I want my own billboard with a wrinkly, happy, lady - "Just Be Beautiful!"

As I've felt bombarded with all of these ads and everything else, I've thought about myself and how I am portraying myself to my own kids and family. Do I like myself? Do I often complain about my image in front of them? Am I proud of the things I've done thus far in my life? Do I serve others? Do I make others feel good about who they are? All these questions rolling around in my head. Some of them I can answer positively and others, well...I need work. So - I've decided to start 'Me Monday'. A day where I can come and post something that I like about myself. It can be physical, mental, something I've accomplished, or just something about me -- the only stipulation=it has to be positive. Now, I'm not doing this to be stuck-up or conceited. I think this is something that we should all take on -- so if you're up to the challenge (at least it will probably be a challenge for me), then join me! Let's find the beauty in ourselves and celebrate that!

I'll start....
This week was a great week! I really love fall and all the fun things there are to do at this time of year. I was able to take the kids to a pumpkin patch and to Wheeler Farm. I was really proud of myself this week because I made a goal to not yell at them so much. I think I did really well. Sure they still got in trouble, but if I started in on them, I quickly reminded myself that I wasn't going to get so angry. I think we all had a much smoother week and we all were able to have more fun together. I am really going to make a conscious effort to be more patient - I think I can do it!

What is something you like about yourself?

Thankful Thursday

It's been a while since I've done one of these, eh?

1. Fun Halloween activities in the month of October
2. Finding out that some of the kids winter clothes from last year still fit this year.
3. Getting to hang out with my mom, my sister, my nephew, and my kids.
4. Orange colored mountainsides.
5. Saftey/IM coupons on the mail.

What are yours?

Check this out

I know....it's been a while -- I probably don't even have any readers left!!

I'm working on getting all caught up - we are back from the wedding in NYC (had a BLAST!), finally done getting moved, into a semi-normal routine, and back to normal.

In the meantime, I wanted to share a super cool new site I stumbled across -- all things Utah; events, plays, bargains, sports= everything

www.whatshappeningutah.com

Yikes!

Holy moly -- I'm surprised they haven't inactiviated my blog for non-use!!! I'm soo sorry! And you know what -- it will probably only get a little worse! Over the last month...

I've
shot 2 weddings
shot 13 photo sessions
edited 13 photos sessions
editing 2 weddings
held a bridal shower for my sister-in-law
went swimming
had the ward split (=TONS for work for me...primary secretary)
went to a baptism
did wedding stuff for my sis-in-law
decided to move
worked on wedding invitations
played with my kids
kept up with friends....
the list could go on!!!

So...this month
I'm still editing my wedding shoots
MOVING!!! (save me your boxes!)
getting wedding invites finalized and ordered
moving
having a yard sale
de-junking
moving (did I already mention that?!)
oh yeah...and it's my birthday this month

AND -- my son's! He's FIVE!!! What? When did that happen!? Yep...Keaton is 5! Today is his birthday and he's soooo excited! We are going to Chuck E Cheese! He's been wanting to go there forever so his birthday wish is granted.
and here he is just a few weeks ago -- showing off and flexing and then giving his 'guns' a little peck.

I love this little guy soooo much! He makes me proud every single day! What a lucky mom I am!