Happiness is....

• when I get to sleep in my bed all night long without the interruption of a little man.
• when Tukar comes crawl in bed with us in the middle of the night and snuggles up to me and rubs my skin.
• when my kids do their chores without me having to bark at them 100 times.
• when my kids do other chores that isn't even their job.
• when I crawl into bed with my freezing feet (they are always freezing) and I cuddle up to my hubby and put my cold feet on his warm legs (he doesn't even complain!)
• when my hubby just calls me to see how I am doing. It's even nice to get a sweet text.
• when my house is clean.
• eating a good tart apple!
• when I find out how good my kids are doing in school. How did they get so smart???
• when I get a random call from a friend saying hi!
• when I go to Bunco with no expectations of winning and just have fun!
• when my kids get into their little giggle fest.
• when Tukar grabs my face and kisses me (even when he is sick)
• when I get to see my Papa and he is freshly shaven and dressed up for church and smells like Stetson.
• when people leave comments on my blog!
• when I used to crawl on my grandmas bed and we would watch tv, eat candy, and talk.
• when I get to sit down with my mocha and toast in the morning and write in my journal.
• when you get into a pair of jeans that haven't fit for a while! YEAH!
• when my house is clean.
• when you find out that you are truly loved by people.
• Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate!! DAMN DIET!
• when Tukar uses his imagination.
• when I get a special note from my daughter telling me how much she appreciates me and how much she loves me.
• the feeling you get when you FINALLY get to wear shorts after a long cold winter!
• when my husband comes home from a fire- and smells like smoke!
• when my kids come and talk to me about their problems and we come to a solution.
• when I get to talk to my mom and she gives me loves.
• when I get to spend time with my large family and we all play games.
• when I get my MIL's yummiest rolls EVER!
• when I get a new pair of shoes.
• Heck... when I get a new shirt, new jeans, new shorts, ANYTHING!
• being pregnant and feeling your baby move for the first time!
• when I watched the reaction of my kids faces at Disneyland!
• watching my children play in the ocean for the first time.
• when I get to sit down and watch my shows. I have a show for EVERYDAY!
• DVR-- enough said
• a good dream and when you wake up and remember it.
• did I say when my house is clean?? I really like that!
• when my kids are healthy and happy (although I know this is mean, but I do kinda like when they don't feel good cause then they are cuddly :(
• when I get into my car after it has sat for a while in the hot sun and it feels like you are climbing into a sauna! LOVE IT!
• $$$ PAYDAY $$$$! and knowing my bills are paid!
• going camping and just sitting around the fire making bickuts and schmoes!
• finding an awesome deal and saving money! I love to wait until after everything is scanned before I put in my Fresh Values because the sight of the total falling is Orgasmic!
• having extra money.
• when Tukar takes a nap without a fight.
• when I get to scrapbook without being disturbed.
• letting go of all the negativity in my life and realizing that I am someone of substance and I am important to people.
• being truly happy :)

Set your own mood!

I am about possitives now in my life. I saw this on my friends blog and fell in love with it. It is so true. We choose the way we are. We cannot blame our bad attitudes on others. If you see yourself as beautiful-- you are beautiful and you will protrude that to others.

Recipe Book Class

Here is my fun class for May at Roberts in American Fork. Call to sign up or just stop by- This would make an awesome gift for Mother's day!

Hope to see you there!

(the cost includes EVERYTHING!!)

catching up!

Blogger slacker is what I am . Actually busy lady is what I have been. A lot has been going on since my last post, so here's a quick catch up!

Easter Sunday was a lot of fun. We woke up to Tukar telling us that the Easter Bunny came and give him presents! So we got up and The kids found their eggs. They were a little more challenging than the eggs they found the day before at the Easter egg hunt. Then we got ready to go to Grandma's house for our family dinner. As always, it was delicious and I got my rolls. That is what's the most important.
The next week was Spring break. There wasn't much spring to it since we ended up with about 6" of snow and a lot of rain. We did a lot of what you would call...SPRING CLEANING. I know- what a mean mom to make your kids clean on spring break. Well they kids did get to enjoy themselves a little. They got to have a sleep over with their friends then the next day, we went to the BYU MOA and went to this fun exhibit from Walter Wick (He is the guy that does the I SPY and Can you see me? books) It was a lot of fun and it was FREE!!!! Yes I said FREE!!! If you get a chance, take your kids to this. Even Tukar had a blast. They have giant I SPY pictures and the models and you have stuff that you have to find. Also--stop by the Trash exhibit next door-- what people think of to make Art out of.
Something I learned to do over spring break was sew. I had this idea to MAKE all of my Bunco prizes. So I went and picked out fabric, got some patterns from my mom, and enlisted her help to make these fun and flirty Aprons! After breaking 2 sewing machines, We finally got them all done. I was pretty proud of myself. Now I keep thinking of all the fun stuff I can make now-- I will just have to use Sydnie's sewing machine. So here is a pic of all of us at Bunco with our aprons on. I also want to say THANKS to ll my Bunco girls! I love playing with all of you and you make the night so much fun!! Can't wait to see ya'll next time!
On the more humble side, during the same week, I received some horrible news that one of my longest friends, who I have not seen in some time after a falling out, lost her husband. He had been suffering with an infection that he caught in Iraq serving in the military. I wanted so much to be able to comfort her, so after a lot of thinking and praying, my mom and I attended his funeral. I am rally glad that we went so we could let her know how much we love her even after all the time had gone by. It really made me stop and think of everything that is important in life and how precious life is. He left behind a wonderful wife and mother and 2 beautiful children ages 4 and 7. You could tell how good they have been raised because they were so strong. My mom said it is because they are still close to heaven and they have the comfort from our Father in Heaven to know that everything will be okay. There was a lot of kind words spoken about him from his friends and family. He will be deeply missed by so many.

So that brings us up to speed on my life. Thanks for checking out our blog! Don't be too busy to stop and leave a message.

Exhale and be Happy

There has been a lot going on in my life and a lot I was having a hard time letting go of. But after having long talks with the peole who really do love me-- I took their advice and just LET GO!! It was like I have been holding my breath waiting to pass out from not being able to breath, but I decided to EXHALE! The feeling is invigorating. I am sitting here like a babbling bawling idiot with the tears coming down, but they are all happy ones. I know I am of self worth. I know I am important. I know I am loved and I am NOT going to let anyone make me feel any different. I want all of you who read this blog to know that I truly appreciate all of you and am very greatful to have each one of you in my life. I know this is a little bit of drama going on here-- but this is the ONLY drama I am letting in my life. So to all of you-- Thank you.

Eagle Mountain Easter Egg Hunt

So most of you know that I have a little project that I do each year. Don't ask me why, or how, I just do. I do not get paid by the city or anyone else. It is voluntary. The city supports me every year and does what they can to help. It is my little baby that consumes my life for a few weeks before Easter. Every year is a new year and I am always trying to find a way that it will go better for both me, my family, the people that help, and the children that come. So this year I have decided to eliminate the under 3 age group. It was a very hard decision. but year after year I try to make it a safe and fun environment for those kids and year after year, parents seem to ruin it for them. I have been very surprised by what some parents will do for a cheap plastic egg with a 5 cent candy inside. So for the safety for all, I felt like this was the best way. It takes a lot of countless hours to fill eggs (thank goodness I have help with that now since we have over 15,000 eggs) mark fields, make posters (and hang them) buy prizes, buy candy, organize, and so much more. I want to say THANK YOU to all of my family and friends that help me year after year. I could not do it with out you. Also to my husband who sacrifices a lot of his time too. I have a wonderful support system and I appreciate all of them so much. Anyways, I hope that you can all come out and have fun.

Here's the INFO
It's that time of year again for the Eagle Mountain Easter Egg Hunt.
When: Saturday, April 11th at 10:30 am SHARP!!! This is important because if you are not there early, it is over in about 30 seconds.
Where: Nolan Park in the Ranches
This is a free event for the children of Eagle Mountain.
A couple of changes this year........
There will only be 3 age catagories
Group 1 is ages 3-5
Group 2 is ages 6-9
and Group 3 is ages 10-12

**DUE TO PROBLEMS IS THE PAST, THERE WILL NOT BE A YOUNGER GROUP**
After some long thought, we have decided that this is the best decision for safety the of all of the children. We have had children get hurt because parents would come into the roped off field.

Things to Remember:
*Bring a basket or bag to collect your eggs.
*Please check your eggs for a specially marked paper. If you receive on of these....please come to the tables and claim your prize.
*Also-- PLEASE EMPTY YOUR EGGS AND RETURN THEM TO THE LARGE BOXES PROVIDED. This helps us keep down the cost every year so we can get more prizes!
*This is a free event and a lot of hard work goes into this event and we hope you have a good time. Just please be courteous to everyone involved.
*Parents will NOT be allowed in the hunt area except to assist children with disabilities.
*HAVE FUN!!

Do you know 41-6a-1401-1-b-2?

Did you know Utah parking violation code 41-6a-1401-1-b-2 states that it is illegal to park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant? It is a $40 citation. You would think I would know this being a fire fighters wife and all, but come to find out, a lot of fire fighters didn't even know this. Well I found out first hand after receiving a PARKING TICKET from some sad and unhappy officer of the law in Centerville last Saturday. After a super fun day of shopping at the MM warehouse sale, I walked out to get my car to go load up all of our goodies. That is where I found him. Sitting in his car parked along the side of mine. I was a little confused because I was completely clear of the fire hydrant and even the poles that were placed beside it. I motioned to him with a very confused look on my face...."are you here for me???" He nodded with a scowl on his brow. I approached his car and asked him what I did. He stated that I was parked within 15 feet of the hydrant. Then with a snide attitude he said "and you would think you would know that having fire plates on your car." I was a little taken back for a sec. Now I may not have an eye for measurement, but I was CLEARLY out of the way of the hydrant. I know that at some time in my life I knew the law (back when I read the drivers handbook to take my test) Well, now I know.