Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Fabulous Four

When I arrived in my old set of clothes I was half a world away from my home And I was hunted by the wolves and I was heckled by the crows Darlin' do not fear what you don't really know Alongside my innocence I laid in bed awake Conflicted and in chains with the impetus of age But like a phantom she crept across the floor and out the window Darlin' do not fear what you don't really know From its place on the mantle my heart was taken down Scattered in a thousand little pieces on the ground And out below the streetlamp like an orphan with a halo Darlin' do not fear what you don't really know 'Cause it won't last - your worries will pass All your troubles they don't stand a chance And sometimes it takes more than a lifetime to know Darlin' do not fear what you don't really know Your confidences fall, is your faith etched in stone? Neither can comfort you from the wild unknown
So bury your burning hatred like a hatchet in the snow
Darlin' do not fear what you don't really know If you have a broken heart or a battered soul Find something to hold on to or to let go To help you through the hard nights like a flask filled with hope Darlin' do not fear what you don't really know 'Cause it won't last - your worries will pass All your troubles they don't stand a chance And it always hurts the worst when it's the ones we love the most Darlin' do not fear what you don't really know Sometimes your path is marked in the sky Sometimes you're forced to fit in between the lines Sometimes all that you can do is say no Darlin' do not fear what you don't really know I said, when I arrived in my old set of clothes I was half a world away from my home And I was hunted by the wolves and I was heckled by the crows Darlin' do not fear what you don't really know I said, Darlin' do not fear what you don't really know

This song by Brett Dennen is one of the songs that has brought comfort to me in times when I thought that I was beyond comforting. I highlighted the parts I like the most. Hope you like them too.


My dear little Samuel Lani turned 4 on Thursday. He has gotten so big! I can't even believe that he is that old or that I was pregnant with him that long ago. Time has gone so quick. Which is good... and a little sad.

His birthday party was so fun. It always is and we always get some pretty cute pictures. This year he was so excited with his toys that we didn't get a picture together but I did get one of him and Nani playing together. One thing that I like about working is that on the Wednesdays that I do work Hads gets to go over to Sams house. Alex was kind enough to volunteer to watch her for me on Wednesdays. Now my 2 kiddies will be able to get to know each other on a close level and I get to watch her play with the other 2 boys as well. Anyways, we had soup... homemade from the garden soup!! Then we had "football" cake and ice cream. We opened some awesome presents and then played!! Well, we all watched the kids play and us grown-ups chit-chatted. It was great! We didn't take very many pictures since our camera is on Hadleigh over-load but I know that Alex will be sending some my way and I will scan them and post them later when I get them.

I am truly blessed. In most of the letters/journal entries I make to/about Sammy I call him my angel. He really really is. He is my saving grace. He saved me from a life that would have left me sad and lonely and without the spirit to guide me. He saved me from staying with a bad boyfriend. He saved me from moving to California all alone. He brought me closer to my family. He gave me a new perspective on life. He lead me to new friends that really understood what I was feeling. He gave me the strength to get up when I thought the world was full of bad people. He gave me a whole new family to love and enjoy and grow close to. He saved me. I hope he knows that I tried to save him too. I placed him in the arms of a woman that I knew could be everything that he needed.

Here's the CUTEST pictures that I have from the party!! Loves!









Friday, October 22, 2010

FOUR

Yesterday was my little Samuel's 4th birthday. He is getting so big. I love him more and more every year. I miss him too. Tomorrow is his birthday party. Then Sunday will be the anniversary of placement. This week has been and will continue to be a hard one. Wish me luck. At least I have my Hadleigh Belle-Belle to kiss on. It helped last year and I am hoping she will help me this year too!

Post more when I can be happier about things.... plus who doesn't want to see the cute kids I make?? Pictures to come too!!!

Sunday, October 10, 2010

I guess I have a weekly routine

Blogging on Sunday seems to have become a routine! Finally, I have some sort of schedule. I thought with work I would have a more set schedule BUT it hasn't been that way so my life is crazy!! Finding time for everything has gotten harder! I wish that I had more of an influence at work so that I could get time off, a set schedule ect ect.

So, anyways, blogging on Sunday is nice. This week was sooo weird. Jordon worked from Saturday to Wednesday and then was gone all day Saturday and went back to work today. Us girls sure missed having him around. Luckily, we get to have him til Thursday! Want to know the best part about this week??? I only work 3 days!! And I get to play with Hads 3 days in a row and go to the temple and see our family in Blackfoot and (hopefully) get our hot tub fixed!!

Awe- this week is going to be great. I am excited. We are all excited! Can't wait for the Temple. We are doing sealings. It will be so nice!

I will update you with some pictures of our little one!

Sunday, October 3, 2010

These are a few of my favorite things...

Conference was great this weekend. I missed Saturdays but we did DVR it so slowly we will be watching it on Sundays. We have to spread it out so we can actually pay attention and not just have it on. A one year old makes things more complicated at times. Anyways, I love Conference weekend for many reasons but my top 3 you ask:

  1. Great talks that make my life so much better. My questions answered. My spirit lifted.
  2. NO SHAVING... I usually only shave twice a week cuz I get razor burn and I only have to shave my legs once... no one sees my legs Sunday!
  3. My mom's Carmel rolls! Every Easter, Conference, Christmas my mom makes these delish items that I have to partake in! This year I had to beg her to make them this year!
Yes- those are a few of my favorite things about Conference. Plus I get to spend time with my family and extended family.

P.S.
My Thursday, Friday babysitter is moving.
this week.
just found out Saturday.
Luckily my Aunty T. is going to watch her.
So happy!

Saturday, October 2, 2010

I wish I may, I wish I might...

lately i have been having trouble sleeping.
Partly allergies, partly mood swings, partly having to wake up to get hadleigh a bottle still.
tonight is one of those nights.
i am here
awake
semi-watching the trashy, no-good jersey shore
and typing
i dont know what to do
i have work in the morning
i hate working in the morning
but i hate working in the afternoon
i guess i just want to be a stay at homer again
soon
really soon i will
well i guess i should stretch and meditate
then hopefully i can sleep
mono is going around FYI
and i think i may be getting it
half hope not
half hope so
then no work
all BABY TIME!!
awwweee..... miss that baby
ok.
good night
(i hope!)
Welcome To Our Crazy Wonderful life!