Thought:

A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable,

but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.

~George Bernard Shaw

Thought:

“Part of the problem with the word 'disabilities' is that it immediately suggests an inability to see or hear or walk or do other things that many of us take for granted. But what of people who can't feel? Or talk about their feelings? Or manage their feelings in constructive ways? What of people who aren't able to form close and strong relationships? And people who cannot find fulfillment in their lives, or those who have lost hope, who live in disappointment and bitterness and find in life no joy, no love? These, it seems to me, are the real disabilities.”



― Fred Rogers, The World According to Mister Rogers: Important Things to Remember

My Heart Is Open

Yesterday was exactly one year that Randy and I went out on our first date.  After his 500 emails, that were so sweet and funny and seeing the cute picture of him and Camryn in front of a garden of tulips, I couldn't resist and we met for breakfast at Ruth's Diner in Emigration Canyon.  We went up last week because Randy wanted to take some pictures of us...one year later.  Maybe we'll make it a tradition every year at this time.  Several times a week Randy texts me song lyrics that remind him of me.  This song below is one of the first songs that he made a point to have me listen to, and then the rest is history!  I feel so very blessed to have him in my life and being able to enjoy our children together.  I especially feel gratitude that Mckelsie and Jayden will grow up with a father like Randy everyday in our home.  I feel a bit of heartache when I think about Brendan, Camryn and Carter and that Randy doesn't have them with him everyday like Mckelsie and Jayden.  My cup runneth over though when I think about Brendan, Camryn and Carter being apart of my family and the gift I've been given in being apart of their lives.  Being that divorce situations are never easy, I will be grateful for the fact that Randy has such a good relationship with Brendan, Camryn and Carter and has allowed me to share in that. 

For now, here are the lyrics that make me love

My Randy every time I hear them:

My Heart Is Open

I thought I was doing all right being alone

I swore I’d never let somebody get close again

I was never gonna let my guard down

Not for anyone

But there’s a light in your eyes and it’s got me moving’ in

And tonight these walls are all coming down

And my heart is open

I’m letting you in

Cause you give me a reason and the faith I’ve been needing to start again

And your love is healing

I’m finally breathing

I’ve been waiting so long hoping for this moment

My heart is open

These days it seems like everybody’s just walking away

Like there’s no forever and love is just a game

But don’t you know you can believe me when I say that I’m your man

[From: http://www.elyrics.net/read/k/keith-urban-lyrics/my-heart-is-open-lyrics.html]

My heart is open

I’m letting you in baby

Cause you give me a reason and the faith I’ve been needing to start again

And your love is healing

I’m finally breathing

I’ve been waiting so long hoping for this moment

My heart is open

I can’t wait anymore, no no

Because I’ve got nothing left to prove

And I’ve got so much left to use

That’s why I’m tearing out the walls and baby I’m kicking down the doors

And your love is healing

Baby, I’m finally breathing

I can hear you calling, I’m ready to fall in love again

My heart is open

My heart is open

My heart is open



Madagascar 3

We have been anxiously (ok, maybe just really Randy) awaiting the arrival of Madagascar 3, the movie!  We made a whole fun night of it and went to the theatre, got popcorn and soda and ALL of us loved it!  It was very funny and we all came out talking about our favorite parts. 

On our way out of the movie theatre they have a little arcade and Mckelsie was sweet as can be and bought some tokens for Jayden and Carter to play some games.  Then, because they were having so much fun....Jayden offered up his $10 he earned mowing Grandpa Steve's lawn and the kids all had a blast!  I took pictures mainly and I'm pretty sure I had the most fun just watching the kids and Randy play! 

 (Yeah, Mckelsie is going to have to wait a LONG time for her drivers licence!)

Nice rock and roll'in Randy!

Mckelsie Gets Braces!!!

Well, the day has finally come!  Mckelsie got braces yesterday! 

 Pre-braces....

 The procedure...

 Glueing those bad boys on....

Here she is!  Braces and all!  

Brendan's Dance Collision

Brendan went to a school dance with a cute girl named Sydney (really, really cute and really nice!).  Sounds like for most of the activities all were having fun, but as we all know; "It's all fun and games until someone gets hurt!".  Ahahahaha.....  Well, luckily the injuries happened after the dance while some of the boys played basketball at one of the girls homes.  Apparently, Brendan and this other kids faces smashed together creating a large gash above Brendan's eye and another large gash on the other kids cheek.  Randy got a call at about 12:30 am with a text message/picture of his injury and the other kids injury.  Yep, sure enough, bad enough for stiches.  How convenient though for Brendan, Randy was able to meet him and his date at the clinic and Randy stitched the gash back to being all pretty. 

Probably the best part about it for Brendan was all the extra attention that his date most likely gave him!

Black Bear

Ok, so this picture above is one that is hung in the buiding that I work at.  Every time I pass it, I wonder.....

"Why is there a black bear on top of the stage coach?"

It's driving me crazy!!!