Some BIG Changes

So onto brighter changes!

Pictures are just from the last few months and have nothing to do with the post.... hehehe

This is Spenc, Coop and my sis Jenise playing on Easter Sunday

WE MOVED!

BJ was accepted to University of Utah's Masters of Social Work program. It was a hefty decision but in the end BJ decided he was ready to get his masters. SO far he is loving it! He actually enjoys going to class!!!! and has TONS and TONS of reading... and a great practium at an alternitive high school

Spencer at his Preschool Graduation!

We BOUGHT a home!!

This was another big decision but we are so excited! I am still moving in and so once things get settled I will get some pictures up! But ITS BEAUTIFUL! I am in love with it!

Here we are in Zion after hiking the river walk! We were able to go up to Zion a handful of times before the move, it is the best way to spend time together!

I am starting my own business!!

Because BJ is so busy with school and his practicum we decided now would be a great time for me to finally start my own flower studio! I am getting it started out of the house to save on costs and be closer to the kids!

I am calling it Beautiful Blooms Floral Event Studio. (very official I know) I have a website up and running and am getting all the fun things going like business cards, signs and adds up! SO take a look at the website and become a follower!

Beautifulbloomsfloral.blogspot.com

The camera is in the repair shop so pics will be slim for a while! BUT I AM BACK!

The boys are getting so big and are having more and more fun playing together (about 2 minutes later those drum sticks turned into weapons :)

We spent lots of time in St George before the move with BJ's fam this was a trip we took where we found this great stream around some red rocks! We all loved cooling off and relaxing!

I am excited to get back to blogging! I really love having a place to express myself and share with friends!

A Stub Your Toe Kind of Day

This last week has been a little tipsy! I don't know how to describe it other then....
that crazy frustration and pain you feel when you really REALLY stub your toe...
you aren't mad, or sad or upset you are just CRAZZY UUUaagghhhh!
Graham and BJ after BJ told him NO while he was dropping rice all over... he was SO sad and need a love! He had some crocodile tears... it was sad!

Well this week has been a mix of stub your toe then laugh and then stub your toe again... until all you can do is curl up and laugh or cry!

One of the greatest women I wish I knew said...
"The only way to get through this life is to laugh your way through it. You either have to laugh or cry. I prefer to laugh. Crying gives me a headache."
Thanks Sister Hinckley
Amber and I have SO much fun together just goofing off! We were making these Chocolate Dipped Oreo's and just decided to get silly! I LOVED IT!

SO to all you Stub your toe kind of moments......
I give you a big huge fall on the floor giggle!

One of my biggest faults is that I jump to conclusions and see the absolute worst in situations when I am sad or offended! SO I am working so hard to look for the absolute best or silly in those situations! I might have to do a little "fake it till you make it" but LAUGHING is so much better for the spirit! And who wants to be a Sour Sally? I DON'T!
Amber and I decided to dance it out! IT WAS A BLAST!

A few moments that have got my heart racing and my mind working this week...

I got a calling! !! YIPPIE!
What could it be.....
I know your dying to know.....
WELL....
Its NOT NURSERY! whew....
I am team teaching the
10-11-12 year olds in the Valiants class!

I am SO excited! I am teaching this coming week! I have been reading and studying the scriptures for this lesson and I am stoked!

I have also been baking and dreaming up all the yummy things I can make with my mixer! I am going to take a few pics tomorrow!

Another little something is that dinner tonight was WONDERFUL! Over and Sister Stuff they have weekly menus! Everything I've made of theirs has been SPECTACULAR you have to try this Orange Chicken! OOOOOoooooo we all loved it!

And to counter act all of that I have been going to Work Out Group.. it hurts SO good! Today as I was walking to the car my legs were so tired and sore I couldn't walk straight! But if feels so good to be getting out and exercising!

I am working on a "Live List!" One of my favorite blogs is The Polished Pickle and she challenged everyone to make a list of all the things they want to do! SO I am going to get mine together! It gets me all bubbling inside!

Whew... I am excited..
Try and catch me now Stub My Toe Moments!

I DARE YOU!


What do you do when all the little things make you want to AAAaaagggghhhhh?

A Good Day

Friday was my first day back to work since before Graham was born! I was unsure and unesasy about how I would do after so long but I am HAPPY to report it was GREAT! Cristy teased me about jumping back into it, that you never forget cause its like riding a bike! I STILL dont know if its that easy but I sincerely enjoyed being creative and getting back into what I LOVE!
the arrangements I worked on..This is what the cooler looked like at the end of the day...
B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L right?

Its easy to forget the simple little things!
I LOVED:
how your fingers get a soft tint of green after arranging for a while AND
creating a "vision" for the order and price you have before you AND
the RUSH you feel as you go into the cooler and "shop" around for what will make THIS arrangement extra special!
AND
how I love adding lots of dimension to my arrangements... its kind of like a game, how much texture and space can I create in this AND
the contentment I feel when I get to spend the day creating, expressing and pushing myself!
Other arrangments for the Bloomers booth at the Bridal fair

THANKS to all the Bloomers girls, I had a great time, I am anxiously awaiting my next chance to come back!

I have to share these pics... When we woke up Friday morning the snow had DUMPED in Cedar and so 3 of my helpful sweet boys went out to scoop the driveway for mom! They were having WAY too much fun so I caught it on the camera........Thanks boys for helping get me ready for my big day! I sure looked forward to coming home to you!