I know a girl.

A wonderful girl.

A thoughtful, loving, unbelievably generous girl.

The thing about this girl is that once she get her mind set on something she doesn't quit.

She's had cancer in her sights for a while now, and she's determined.

She's making a difference.

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It's A Special Day...

and I'm celebrating with a post!

Recently I've....

* managed to explode the microwave while attempting to hard boil an egg. {apparently all of modern civilization knows this shouldn't be attempted. Well, of course, except for me}

* not been blogging.

* been maintaining an awesome looking garden. For real, the best we've had in a few years.

* gone to a slew of baseball and t-ball games and loved almost every minute of it.

* kept some semblance of sanity while Jeremy learns all about fire stuff and disaster stuff. Cue Adam Sandler: "Back to school, back to school...."

* prepped myself for one more Spanish speaker to grace our house by fall. Kindergarten people, no announcements here.

***AND***

* stayed married to the best man ever for the last 11 years. I'm not gonna lie, I'm one lucky girl... even though on our wedding day he kept me waiting and the officiant repeatedly asked me if I was sure he was showing up I'm glad you came through Jer.

{He claims he stopped at the gas station for pop beforehand. Awesome, I know. He'll tell you he was on time, but don't believe him. Temple workers don't lie, or worry poor innocent brides for no reason, do they?}

My Valentine-lovin Baby

She gets those big blue eyes from her mama.

Her sweet affection for chocolate...

that's my contribution too.

It's half full

Going on day 3 of no working dishwasher. Five people make a lot of dishes, and we even ate at the in-laws last night! The good news is the part should be here by noon. My husband/repairman should be here by 5. My dishwasher should be back in action.... let's just say sometime tonight. I will be keeping my fingers crossed that the $20 part is the fix because as much as I'd love a new dishwasher I would NOT love purchasing a new dishwasher right now.

Remember last year about this time when our car got broken into. Last night the same happened to the the other car. Only one of the doors doesn't lock so I don't know if it's technically considered a break in? The good news is nothing was taken (because there's nothing in there) but it's still creepy knowing people are rifling through your stuff. Invasion of privacy is a bad feeling. Being the only family that doesn't park in the garage has consequences, I tell ya.

I am feeling a little overwhelmed and very inadequate to fulfill my new calling. Excited but inadequate nonetheless. The good news is that I got released from the other three callings I was doing so I have only two things on my plate. Unfortunately Trek and Primary are still two really big things on my plate. But I'm loving them both and am very happy to be where I'm at.

*2nd Counselor in the Primary if you hadn't heard.

Monday Thoughts

*I'm happy for the new stake changes, simply because it's finally done and I feel like everyone can breathe and move forward. Like confidently move forward. Sometimes planning is hard when you aren't sure what's around the corner. know what i mean?

*I'm itching to paint my bathroom, but not just any old way.... like this. Blue and white, can't you see it? Camie please talk me out of it, or into it.

*I'm really, really, really wishing for some blue skies... I'll even take the cold as long as i can see blue. Pretty please?

*Got a few cakes/cupcake orders on the back burner. It's been a while, so I'm kind of excited to hop back in the saddle.

*Planning and gearing up for our family camping trip to Yellowstone this Summer.

* Two posts in one week! Madness I tell ya. Yeah, I about peed my pants too...

2011

It's been a while since pen hit paper over here.

A lot has happened. A lot has changed. Yet some days it feels as though it hasn't. Sometimes it feels as though I am the same girl wandering through life stumbling along and trying to find my way in this big old world. Other times I look back and can see the difference in myself, the person I am verses the person I once was. Sometimes I like it, and sometimes I see where I may have taken a turn I regret. I am learning, stretching and growing... always.

What I know for sure is I have friends who fade in and out of my life, yet always cheer me along. I am finding my way with a handsome husband and darling kids at my side who keep me grounded, safe and loved. It's a great way to travel. The only way to travel, for me.

There were candles, presents and loads of fun for this little one.

One year older, but still my baby girl...