St. Patrick's Day

Well as most of you know. St. Patricks day is one of my favorite holidays. Even though it is not celebrated as big now. Other than maybe in the pubs. It's reminds me of Ireland and the time I spent there on my mission. I can't believe it is 10 years next month since I will have come home. Our St. Patrick's day this year was a little crazy. Jesse had invited us to scrapbook at her apt. with the family for a couple of hours. Are car the night before was having problems so it was in the shop. By the time we got the car I only spent a 1/2 hr. at Jesse's apt. I did get 2 pages done. Which is good for me. I was all dressed up in my St. Patrick's day outfit. I had my hat, shirt and suspenders. And Kara wore the bobbing headband with shamrocks on it. Later my mom and al had invited us over for dinner. Al was making Irish stew and soda bread. So I was excited. I tryed to get her to make roasties but no luck. The dinner was delicious. Mom wanted me to talk about Ireland but my mind was at a blank that night.




Ireland is a very dear place to me. I hope to go back there someday. I keep in contact with only one person there. I enjoy hearing from her and love to get the occasional package from her. Thankfully we have email. So I hear from her a little more often. There is one time when I was in Ballyclare my last area. Ava took me and my companion to see Belfast castle. It was really cool to go there and to see all the neat things. If I remember correctly. Shortly after we left there they had a bomb threat. We were very thankful that we didn't get caught in that.



There were so many places I did see when I was in Ireland. Waterford was one place I enjoyed as far as the scenery is concerned. We saw Waterford castle, we walked on the beach, and we drove around Cork. I was only there for a month so that is alot to see in such little time. Our apt. was above a pub so we heard the music and dancing every weekend.
My mission was a life changing event for me and I would not be the person I am today. I am so grateful for the people and places I was able to see. Many of my companions taught me alot. Good and Bad. I know that the gospel is true and that sharing that fact with the people of Ireland is a great opportunity. I know that one small day a year to remember that wonderful time I had in Ireland is a great blessing for me.

Mother and me

"There is nothing more beautiful, no picture more lovely, than that of a mother with her daughters."

—Gordon B. Hinckley (Ensign, November 1984, p. 90.)

As I read this thought I was reminded of all the many times that my mom would do things with us when we were young and even now as adults. One thing I have enjoyed recently is small but very fun. My mom works downtown on Thursdays and most of the time when she is finished she will come and visit with me and the family. It's never for very long but that time with her has helped me to get closer with her. My mom and I were not close growing up. I usually tried to get her mad at me or do something to make her mad. Now that I am older and realize that what I was doing was crazy. I am trying to make up for some lost time. I am so grateful for my mom. She has always been a great mom. When I was pregnant with Christopher she came to my house and helped me get things ready and clean up a little to have things ready for a new addition. Thanks mom.

ABC's of me

I dont't know what it is about these silly things but I like to fill them out. I thought this one was a bit fun and different. So If you are sick of reading random things about me, you will just have to skip it or something

A – Available or Single: Well I am married

B – Best Friend: Kristen W., we have been through alot. But I am happy to say that I am the luckiest person to have such a good best friend.

C – Cake or Pie: Well I like both. But I would have to say Cake. But a good cherry pie is nice.

D – Drink of Choice: Diet Coke it the elixir of the Gods.

E – Essential Item You Use Everyday: Pen, Cuz otherwise my work would not get done and no money.

F – Favorite Color: Blue, any and all shades. I like it with everything.

G – Gummy Bears or Worms: Well I would have to say Bears. cuz I don't like real worms. But they would have to be Laxative Bears. HEE HEE.

H – Hometown: Salt Lake City. Lived her most of my life. Did spend some time in Ireland for 1 1/2yrs.

I – Indulgence: Ice Cream. My favorite is Prailines and Carmel and Burnt almond fudge. Snelgroves is the best. I go ice cream crazy when it's on sale.

J – January or February: Neither tooooo cooooollllldddd!

K – Kids and Names: 2 Children. Kara Aoife is 2 1/2yrs old and Christopher Kal-El is 7 mos. they are my supergirl and superboy.

L – Life is Incomplete Without: Faith in Jesus Christ and our Father in Heaven. Danny and my children. And a soft bed to sleep in.

M – Marriage Date: July 15, 1999. Was a wonderful day. Hot yes very hot.

N – Number of Siblings: 3 Sisters and 1 Brother. Oldest is Emilee Jeanne then comes Me then Laurie Elizabeth then Nikolaus Charles then Amy Renee. Then I have Step siblings too.

O – Oranges or Apples: When I was young only oranges. But now as an adult either one. Apples have to be hard and crisp. then they are juicy. Not much for the green ones though.

P – Phobias or Fears: Crunchy Snow i hate it. Danny thinks I am so wierid. Fears-Spiders and Snakes. I have horrible nightmares about them alot. Just last month I dreamt that there were snakes on my floor in our room and I got up and went running out to the front room. Danny had to come and get me and it took him 5 minutes to convince me that there were no snakes in our room. really scary.

Q – Fave Quote: Remember Somebody Loves you!

R – Reason to Smile: My Children they make me smile everyday. Kara bright face in the morning. How excited she get when I get her up in the morning. Christophers smile when he knows that Mom is here.

S – Season: Fall, It my birthday season. The weather is just right. I love it.

T – Tag 3 or 4 People: Well I don't know may people who have blogs but I will tag them to do email instead. Ava, Kristen, & Elizabeth

U – Unknown Fact About Me: I have a great desire to own alot of electronic devices. radios, ipod, gps, ham radio, any weird electronics I will try to find a way to use it.

V – Vegetable You Don’t Like: Brussel Sprouts yuck

W – Worst Habit: I bit my nails and I pick at hang nails or scabs. Drives Danny crazy.

X – X-rays You’ve Had: my stomach and thats it.

Y – Your Fave Food: Cheese Fries with dipping sauce, chef salad with restaurant ranch, potatoes and chicken, and Steak.

Z – Zodiac Sign: Libra. I like it.