12.18.2012

Wilson Family Christmas...

This past weekend we had the Wilson Family Christmas since we are going to be in Nauvoo on the actual Christmas.  It was nice!  We had us, Melissa and her family, Brittney and Ryan, and Judy, Dwight and Nathan and Logan.  Hannah came later after she got off work.  We had Honey Baked ham for dinner and then opened presents.  I was struggling with my camera so I didn't get very many pictures that turned out very good...

Waiting for presents...

I wish I could of gotten a better picture...but this is Dwight and his son Daron and Darons son Bryan and Darons grandkids Logan (who didn't want to be held) and Nathan!

We set up some tables and used wrapping paper as our table cloth.  Easy clean up...

Franklin really wanted some ham...

Grandma Judy trying to figure out what her present was before she opened it...

Bryan and Ryan getting some quality cuddle time in...

Logan had a fun time!

Nathan has always really like Franklin... 
Hannah flaunting her stocking...

Daron and Brittney...

10.22.2012

Baby Chloie's Shower...

I wanted to get the pictures up from Ashlies baby shower that we had this weekend!  It was a rainbow themed party and I think it turned out really cute!!







10.10.2012

30 Day Challenge: Day 6...

Day 1: A photo that makes you smile
Day 2: 20 of your favorite things
Day 3: A photo taken over 10 years ago of you
Day 4: Something you are OCD about
Day 5: Your dream home
Day 6: A song that makes you cry (or almost cry)
Day 7: Your worst habit
Day 8: What's in your purse
Day 9: Hopes, dreams and plans for the next 365 days
Day 10: A dream for the future
Day 11: Who can't you live without
Day 12: If you could wish for anything to come true, what would you wish for
Day 13: Have you ever had your heart broken? Have you ever broken a heart?
Day 14: What do you like most about yourself
Day 15: What do you dislike most about yourself
Day 16: What do people notice about you
Day 17: What's something you wish you could say to someone
Day 18: Whom do you admire the most
Day 19: What is your goal in life
Day 20: What are the 10 most significant events in your life
Day 21: If you died tomorrow, what's one thing you'd regret not doing
Day 22: Whats an inside joke you have with someone
Day 23: Two months ago, where were you and what were you doing
Day 24: Do you have saved text messages? If so, from who and why
Day 25: Write 5 messages to 5 people without using their names
Day 26: What's something you're really excited for
Day 27: What do you feel guilty for doing
28: Tattoos, do you have one and what's it's story? If not, what do you want
29: Picture of your makeup collection
30: When were the happiest days of your life
 
This is a hard one...cause different songs make me cry at different times.  But here is one that gets me almost every time:
 
 
 
That would seem weird unless you know me really well...

Here is another one that pretty consistently gets me emotional:

 

10.02.2012

30 Day Challenge: Day 5...

Day 1: A photo that makes you smile
Day 2: 20 of your favorite things
Day 3: A photo taken over 10 years ago of you
Day 4: Something you are OCD about
Day 5: Your dream home
Day 6: A song that makes you cry (or almost cry)
Day 7: Your worst habit
Day 8: What's in your purse
Day 9: Hopes, dreams and plans for the next 365 days
Day 10: A dream for the future
Day 11: Who can't you live without
Day 12: If you could wish for anything to come true, what would you wish for
Day 13: Have you ever had your heart broken? Have you ever broken a heart?
Day 14: What do you like most about yourself
Day 15: What do you dislike most about yourself
Day 16: What do people notice about you
Day 17: What's something you wish you could say to someone
Day 18: Whom do you admire the most
Day 19: What is your goal in life
Day 20: What are the 10 most significant events in your life
Day 21: If you died tomorrow, what's one thing you'd regret not doing
Day 22: Whats an inside joke you have with someone
Day 23: Two months ago, where were you and what were you doing
Day 24: Do you have saved text messages? If so, from who and why
Day 25: Write 5 messages to 5 people without using their names
Day 26: What's something you're really excited for
Day 27: What do you feel guilty for doing
28: Tattoos, do you have one and what's it's story? If not, what do you want
29: Picture of your makeup collection
30: When were the happiest days of your life
 
My dream home:
 
My back yard...

My bathroom...

My closet...

My office...

My back porch...

My kitchen...
 
That's not too much to ask for...

10.01.2012

30 Day Challenge: Day 4...

Day 1: A photo that makes you smile
Day 2: 20 of your favorite things
Day 3: A photo taken over 10 years ago of you
Day 4: Something you are OCD about
Day 5: Your dream home
Day 6: A song that makes you cry (or almost cry)
Day 7: Your worst habit
Day 8: What's in your purse
Day 9: Hopes, dreams and plans for the next 365 days
Day 10: A dream for the future
Day 11: Who can't you live without
Day 12: If you could wish for anything to come true, what would you wish for
Day 13: Have you ever had your heart broken? Have you ever broken a heart?
Day 14: What do you like most about yourself
Day 15: What do you dislike most about yourself
Day 16: What do people notice about you
Day 17: What's something you wish you could say to someone
Day 18: Whom do you admire the most
Day 19: What is your goal in life
Day 20: What are the 10 most significant events in your life
Day 21: If you died tomorrow, what's one thing you'd regret not doing
Day 22: Whats an inside joke you have with someone
Day 23: Two months ago, where were you and what were you doing
Day 24: Do you have saved text messages? If so, from who and why
Day 25: Write 5 messages to 5 people without using their names
Day 26: What's something you're really excited for
Day 27: What do you feel guilty for doing
28: Tattoos, do you have one and what's it's story? If not, what do you want
29: Picture of your makeup collection
30: When were the happiest days of your life
 
 
 
I don't think I'm really an OCD type of person...but I guess there is one thing that I am really weird about (and I think I've mentioned this before) and it's socks.  My socks have to match perfectly.  Not just the same type of sock...but the 'cleanliness' level of my socks have to match.  Of course I only wear clean socks...but you know how some socks are dingier because you've worn them while gardening...but other socks stay nice and brightly white?  I can't wear a dingy sock with a really white sock.  And they have to be 'worn out' the same too.  It bug me when I see other peoples miss-matched socks.  Bryan wears black tube socks that come just to the middle of his shin so I can see them really well and lots of times he has a nice dark black one on and the other one is faded and worn out...that really really bugs me.  I'm not crazy enough yet to make him change...but it bugs me to look at.


9.29.2012

For my mom...

**see comments on my previous blog**

9.28.2012

30 Day Challente: Day 3...

Day 1: A photo that makes you smile
Day 2: 20 of your favorite things
Day 3: A photo taken over 10 years ago of you
Day 4: Something you are OCD about
Day 5: Your dream home
Day 6: A song that makes you cry (or almost cry)
Day 7: Your worst habit
Day 8: What's in your purse
Day 9: Hopes, dreams and plans for the next 365 days
Day 10: A dream for the future
Day 11: Who can't you live without
Day 12: If you could wish for anything to come true, what would you wish for
Day 13: Have you ever had your heart broken? Have you ever broken a heart?
Day 14: What do you like most about yourself
Day 15: What do you dislike most about yourself
Day 16: What do people notice about you
Day 17: What's something you wish you could say to someone
Day 18: Whom do you admire the most
Day 19: What is your goal in life
Day 20: What are the 10 most significant events in your life
Day 21: If you died tomorrow, what's one thing you'd regret not doing
Day 22: Whats an inside joke you have with someone
Day 23: Two months ago, where were you and what were you doing
Day 24: Do you have saved text messages? If so, from who and why
Day 25: Write 5 messages to 5 people without using their names
Day 26: What's something you're really excited for
Day 27: What do you feel guilty for doing
28: Tattoos, do you have one and what's it's story? If not, what do you want
29: Picture of your makeup collection
30: When were the happiest days of your life
Wow...I'm already a day behind.  That's not a good sign.  Here is a picture of me taken over 10 years ago:


There it is!  Wasn't I cute?!?

9.26.2012

30 Day Challenge: Day 2...

Day 1: A photo that makes you smile
Day 2: 20 of your favorite things
Day 3: A photo taken over 10 years ago of you
Day 4: Something you are OCD about
Day 5: Your dream home
Day 6: A song that makes you cry (or almost cry)
Day 7: Your worst habit
Day 8: What's in your purse
Day 9: Hopes, dreams and plans for the next 365 days
Day 10: A dream for the future
Day 11: Who can't you live without
Day 12: If you could wish for anything to come true, what would you wish for
Day 13: Have you ever had your heart broken? Have you ever broken a heart?
Day 14: What do you like most about yourself
Day 15: What do you dislike most about yourself
Day 16: What do people notice about you
Day 17: What's something you wish you could say to someone
Day 18: Whom do you admire the most
Day 19: What is your goal in life
Day 20: What are the 10 most significant events in your life
Day 21: If you died tomorrow, what's one thing you'd regret not doing
Day 22: Whats an inside joke you have with someone
Day 23: Two months ago, where were you and what were you doing
Day 24: Do you have saved text messages? If so, from who and why
Day 25: Write 5 messages to 5 people without using their names
Day 26: What's something you're really excited for
Day 27: What do you feel guilty for doing
28: Tattoos, do you have one and what's it's story? If not, what do you want
29: Picture of your makeup collection
30: When were the happiest days of your life
 
Golly...20 of my favorite things (I'm opting to do tangible things, not including people)...here we go:
 
My phone, my wedding ring, sharpies, highlighters, my violin, soda, my coupon file, MY BED, my straightener, Franklin, my craft room, our couch, hoodies, pizza, fingernail polish, Daron's truck, my camera, glitter, these shoes I'm wearing that are almost worn out and I'm so sad cause I can't get them anymore ( I've worn out two pair!) and my vacuum sealer.

9.25.2012

30 Day Challenge: Day 1...

I've decided to do another 30 day blogging challenge.  Even though I'm headed into the busiest month of my life...I still wanted to stay up on my blog.  The 30 day challenge is a good way to do that.  I did one a while ago...but hopefully this one is a little different and not repetative. Here is how the next 30 days are going to look:

Day 1: A photo that makes you smile
Day 2: 20 of your favorite things
Day 3: A photo taken over 10 years ago of you
Day 4: Something you are OCD about
Day 5: Your dream home
Day 6: A song that makes you cry (or almost cry)
Day 7: Your worst habit
Day 8: What's in your purse
Day 9: Hopes, dreams and plans for the next 365 days
Day 10: A dream for the future
Day 11:  Who can't you live without
Day 12:  If you could wish for anything to come true, what would you wish for
Day 13: Have you ever had your heart broken? Have you ever broken a heart?
Day 14: What do you like most about yourself
Day 15: What do you dislike most about yourself
Day 16: What do people notice about you
Day 17: What's something you wish you could say to someone
Day 18: Whom do you admire the most
Day 19: What is your goal in life
Day 20: What are the 10 most significant events in your life
Day 21: If you died tomorrow, what's one thing you'd regret not doing
Day 22: Whats an inside joke you have with someone
Day 23: Two months ago, where were you and what were you doing
Day 24: Do you have saved text messages?  If so, from who and why
Day 25: Write 5 messages to 5 people without using their names
Day 26: What's something you're really excited for
Day 27: What do you feel guilty for doing
28: Tattoos, do you have one and what's it's story? If not, what do you want
29: Picture of your makeup collection
30: When were the happiest days of your life
 
 
So here is Day 1:
 

 
I have lots of pictures that make me smile...but this is one of the newest ones.  It just makes me realize how lucky I am.  I married into what could of been a really hard situation.  Daron hadn't been single for very long, and he has older kids ( most of whom are too old to even pass as my kids).  His kids could of easily been mean and difficult and not like me very much (I have friends in that situation) but it has been SO GREAT!  Bryan is like the son I will probably never get to have.  I've never once heard 'you aren't my mom' or anything even remotely negative like that.  It's been quite the opposite.  Bryan doesn't hesitate to let me know how much he loves me and he is quite the hugger and cuddler.  (and he's 14!! I keep waiting for him to turn into a grumpy teenager...but thankfully he's not there yet!)  Things are good with Hannah too.  She has moved out on her own now, but we get along nicely!  And Daron's older kids are fun to be around at family gatherings and stuff.  (I even get two fun grandchildren out of this deal!)  So again, this picture just reminds me how lucky I am to get to be in this family!!


9.11.2012

Busy busy busy...

Yuck...sorry to leave that whiny baby post up for so long (not that anyone besides my mother is reading my blog anymore)  Here is a little update of the going on's at our house...

Bryan is #74


Bryan has had football practice all summer and games have finally started.  He's had two games; won one, lost one...and I have REALLY loved going to them!  I was nervous that it would be embarrassing to be with Daron at one of his games, but he really hasn't been one of 'those' parents.  Bryan plays really well...if I knew anything about football I would tell you what position he plays...something like an offensive guard, or a defensive tackle...basically he is blocking guys from doing stuff.  I am excited for him to continue to play for the next few years of high school.  I am just really proud of Bryan!  He gets up every morning at 5:30, goes to Seminary at 6, school starts at 7:15, then football practice till 5:30!!  And he does it all without whining and he is staying on top of his grades so far.  He is just such a great kid!

The next couple months are going to be CRAZY busy it seems!  Work gets busier in the fall, I am planning Ashlie (Wilson) Estrada's baby shower for Oct 20th.  Stacie is getting married Oct 12th.  My anniversary, Darons birthday, Hannahs birthday, the family birthday party that we do with all of Darons family is in October. I get to go home for the Pumpkin Walk!!!!  Plus all the other little things that are happening like the Primary Presentation, General Conference, our ward enrichment craft night that I'm helping with...LOTS TO DO!  But I'm looking forward to it.

8.20.2012

Weird to think about...


At the beginning of January this year I miscarried at about 8 weeks.  It's about this time that, had I not miscarried, I would of been having a baby.  It's SO WERID to think about that.  Sometimes I cry alot when I think about it...other times I feel OK with the fact that I don't have kids with Daron yet.  (Those days are usually after primary when the kids have been crazy and I'm glad I don't have to take any of them home with me!)  Sometimes it's hard to see all of my friends having babies and families and sending kids off to school and having chore charts and carpools and cute lunch boxes.  Most of the time, I try to focus on what I don't have to deal with...things such as:





Instead of all the things I'm missing out on, this these:




Lots of the time, I'm completely fine with the idea of not having any kids of my own.  I love Darons kids and still get to experience some things, like football games and seminary and seeing Bryan grow up to be a really good kid.  Most of the time, that's enough.  But some of the time I just feel really sad that I may not ever get to be 'mom' to someone, and that my parents might not get to have any grandkids from me, and that I never get to do any of the cute baby ideas from Pinterest. 
Daron and I have talked a lot about it, and I think we both are OK with our 'baby' plan.  But...sometimes...and it's usually once a month when that lovely Aunt Flow comes to visit when lots of women around the world breath a sigh of relief that another month has gone by and they didn't get knocked up; it's usually that one time of the month that I try to keep it all in and not be sad about it or make a big deal about, but I just quietly say to myself ... "Dang...not this month I guess"...and I may cry a little...and I may be sad for a day...but I just know that really everything is how it's supposed to be and it will all be OK in the end.  And if it's not OK, it's not the end.

8.10.2012

Happy Birthday to me...

I can't believe it took me almost a week to post about my amazing birthday!  I was spoiled rotten!  My birthday was on Monday, we we celebrated the Saturday before.  Daron to me, Bryan and Judy to the Melting Pot for dinner...my favorite!!


Before our dinner started, I got to open up my gifts!
Judy got me a super cool Martha Stewart craft kit that will help me make cool cards... like this one:

I did not make this....but this is one of the stamps the kit came with.
My mom and dad got me a Kindle Fire!!!  I had been wanting one of these for a long time!  Judy also got me a stylus/pen that goes with the Kindle.  That has been very handy!



 Bryan got me this fabulous kindle cover! Does this kid know what I like or what??
  

And then, Daron went WAY over the top and bought me a plane ticket back to Nauvoo for the Pumpkin Walk!!! I cried like an idiot when I opened the card that had the ticket in it.  Needless to say I am very very very excited for this!  I wish that him and Bryan could come too...but we are going back for 2 weeks at Christmas time...so they can't take off school and work both times.  


A couple days later I got my gift in the mail from Jessie!  It was this cool purple Tupperware that I have been wanting to get for a while!  My mom has one just like it (only blue) and I really wanted one.  Now I have it!
So...I had a FABULOUS birthday.  Thanks to everyone for making it an amazing time!!

7.21.2012

Congratulations...

Daron started working out in April, and he joined weight watchers in March.  Yesterday, he weighed in and he's lost 50 pounds!!!  I'm so proud of him!

This suit is so big on him now he can't even wear it anymore.  The ladies at church were offering to alter it for him!

7.12.2012

A weekend in Flagstaff...

Daron and I decided to get out of dodge for the weekend and head up north...and what a great decision that was!  It was so nice and so much cooler than down here!  We drove around the San Francisco Peaks on Friday, and Saturday we drove over to Meteor Crater.  It was so nice to get away for a couple of days...



There were tons of Birch trees...it was a really pretty drive!

We encountered lots of wildlife...butterflies...

Squirrels...

Teddy bears...???...

And deer..

A beautiful day for a drive!


Meteor Crater

A picnic!

I got 12 new pressed pennies on this trip as well...really a great trip!!