Travis Hoban - thank you for taking such wonderful pictures! You make me look real good!!! Check him out! Actually, just the pictures...leave that to me :)
travispictures.blogspot.com
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Oh Maylee... you make me laugh
Maylee announced to me this morning she wanted to call me "Aunt Vicki". She forgot here and there during the day, but then when we went for a bike ride this evening she was right back at it. I'm sure we confused some neighbors. Gave me a good laugh.
Do you ever just want to stare at your children to take in every expression they make? It was one of those days where I was in awe of this beautiful child Heavenly Father sent to me. I need more of those moments. Slow down Vic, take it all in!
Right now Maylee has Beiber fever. She's singing at the top of her lungs "Baby-Baby-Baby, Oh!"
Oh baby, I love you.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Love being a cheer coach!
Provo Cheer Rap
Established in season 2010-2011
We are Provo cheer and we're unified,
we're here for you girl, and we're on your side
Tied together so tight, we will unite.
Provo Cheer let's Fight, Fight, Fight!
The Princess Crew
Maylee's little sister, HadleyMaylee Moo and Lucy Goosy
All girls are princesses!
We had a "Royal Ice Cream Party"
And party is over...Mom's lookin' a little crazy!
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Happy Birthday Maylee Joy!
Maylee woke up this morning coming to my room with a big 4 year old smile! I started to explain to her that she was born at 8:06am, so I consider her my morning baby. That's why we snuggle really well together in the morning :) She replied with "I'm your sunshine?" :)Yes Maylee, you are my sunshine! Perfect word to describe this child! Happy birthday love!
Interview with Maylee this morning:
1. What do you want to be when you grow up?
"A talking flower."
2. What do you do with your spare time? "I just hurry and throw things, like, when you're in a hurry."
3. What is your favorite meal that I make you? Chicken
4. What can you do now that you're 4 yrs old?
"I can now push myself on a swing."
5. What advice do you want to give to anyone that's turning four?
"Just be like Abby, cause she got baptized"
6. What do you want to do today for your birthday? "I want everybody to go to the swings. And I'll be the mom."
Friday, March 18, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
A thought at midnight
The secret to having it all, is BELIEVING that you already do.
I like this saying.
Before I go to bed tonight, after an emotional draining day, I just want to take some time and list the blessings in my life. It's a way to stop feeling sorry for myself. Not sure if anyone else struggles with this, but I find myself at times focusing on what's missing in life, rather than looking around and finding joy in what I have in life. Right here. Right now.
And I have it all, really. I just need to remind myself of that. So here's my reminder. I encourage you all to do the same when you're feeling in a slump.
I'm grateful for my faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. My heart is currently smiling just thinking of the love he has for each one of us. I'm grateful for the chance I have to feel his peace and love through the atonement. Learning about the atonement is a continual progress and I'm glad I am on board yearning for more knowledge and humility.
Being a mom to my little Maylee is a delight! I love what she teaches me. I love the little reminders she gives me that there's so much joy in life. And it's a blessing to have the challenges of parenting. Definitely difficult but keeps you progressing... and giggling a lot :)
I have a safe home (killer deal on rent), warm beds, clothes/jewelery that make me feel dolled up and stylish, healthy food and even some yummy treats to enjoy.
I enjoy my jobs and the people I associate with. All of them; ages 2 and up! So nice to have such cool peeps.
I've got a GREAT FAMILY and DEAR FRIENDS. So loving and supportive. My teammates.
I've got a healthy mind and body that does a lot for me! And it deserves some tender love and care. To me that means more appreciation, less criticism.
So yep, I have it all! I'm thinking if I keep this kind of attitude, it doesn't matter where life takes me or how life changes. I'll be grateful for all that I have to LOVE.
I'm just a dang good lover! haha ;)
Okay goodnight.
I like this saying.
Before I go to bed tonight, after an emotional draining day, I just want to take some time and list the blessings in my life. It's a way to stop feeling sorry for myself. Not sure if anyone else struggles with this, but I find myself at times focusing on what's missing in life, rather than looking around and finding joy in what I have in life. Right here. Right now.
And I have it all, really. I just need to remind myself of that. So here's my reminder. I encourage you all to do the same when you're feeling in a slump.
I'm grateful for my faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. My heart is currently smiling just thinking of the love he has for each one of us. I'm grateful for the chance I have to feel his peace and love through the atonement. Learning about the atonement is a continual progress and I'm glad I am on board yearning for more knowledge and humility.
Being a mom to my little Maylee is a delight! I love what she teaches me. I love the little reminders she gives me that there's so much joy in life. And it's a blessing to have the challenges of parenting. Definitely difficult but keeps you progressing... and giggling a lot :)
I have a safe home (killer deal on rent), warm beds, clothes/jewelery that make me feel dolled up and stylish, healthy food and even some yummy treats to enjoy.
I enjoy my jobs and the people I associate with. All of them; ages 2 and up! So nice to have such cool peeps.
I've got a GREAT FAMILY and DEAR FRIENDS. So loving and supportive. My teammates.
I've got a healthy mind and body that does a lot for me! And it deserves some tender love and care. To me that means more appreciation, less criticism.
So yep, I have it all! I'm thinking if I keep this kind of attitude, it doesn't matter where life takes me or how life changes. I'll be grateful for all that I have to LOVE.
I'm just a dang good lover! haha ;)
Okay goodnight.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Tennis
Maylee had her first tennis lesson the other day. I picked up a huge tennis ball at Wal-Mart thinking it might be a better way to teach. It turned out well! She likes it! And that makes me smile :) Go away winter...we need to play.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
We're back!
To all the bloggers out there - don't forget your password, or change your log in so many times that you get confused after coming back in a year! That's what I did with my old blog... and that is why it's still there... just chillin'. I can't even delete it! sheesh - another lesson learned. (giggle) But I'm sure you regulars don't have to worry about that :)
So we're back to a fresh start! Hello again.
I hope this title makes you laugh. A friend and I were making dinner one night and I happened to forget about the muffins (I think it was muffins...something in the oven). Maylee came in and said to my friend, "My mommy burns things a lot".
Which is true. And for the most part, I can totally laugh it off. But if you really want to analyze my life to pieces. I do kinda burn things a lot. Like right now I'm thinking in reference to past relationships :) ha. Or, all my attempts to diet perfectly. I literally do have a problem with burning food. I forget to set the timer or get distracted. Lots of distractions lately.
But whatever! It happens, right? I will admit to my short comings, but with a big smile on my face, I can say I try try again and LOVE learning from it all.
So this blog is about telling the truth. The whole truth. I hope you're prepared for the real deal. It'll be tempting to throw on every perfect picture and talk about all the good stuff but then that just wouldn't be telling the whole truth, right?
Yes! I like this. I want people to look at my blog and see the imperfections. Go ahead and laugh at it. Give me a shout out if you can relate to it. If I misspell a word, let me know. Teach and critique with love :)
If I'm going to spend time blogging, I would hope it would be to help people laugh off their imperfections and encourage them to keep a positive attitude while moving forward to try again.
But let's not spend a lot of time on this blogging thing. I think you all can agree blogging is time consuming and can kinda be addicting. In fact, this post is long and I'm finished. Time to shut off the computer and do something more productive... like my Saturday to-do list: choreograph, study, clean and get ready for Missy's house party.
Oh and how about I check the food on the stove!!!? yikes, it could be burning!
So we're back to a fresh start! Hello again.
I hope this title makes you laugh. A friend and I were making dinner one night and I happened to forget about the muffins (I think it was muffins...something in the oven). Maylee came in and said to my friend, "My mommy burns things a lot".
Which is true. And for the most part, I can totally laugh it off. But if you really want to analyze my life to pieces. I do kinda burn things a lot. Like right now I'm thinking in reference to past relationships :) ha. Or, all my attempts to diet perfectly. I literally do have a problem with burning food. I forget to set the timer or get distracted. Lots of distractions lately.
But whatever! It happens, right? I will admit to my short comings, but with a big smile on my face, I can say I try try again and LOVE learning from it all.
So this blog is about telling the truth. The whole truth. I hope you're prepared for the real deal. It'll be tempting to throw on every perfect picture and talk about all the good stuff but then that just wouldn't be telling the whole truth, right?
Yes! I like this. I want people to look at my blog and see the imperfections. Go ahead and laugh at it. Give me a shout out if you can relate to it. If I misspell a word, let me know. Teach and critique with love :)
If I'm going to spend time blogging, I would hope it would be to help people laugh off their imperfections and encourage them to keep a positive attitude while moving forward to try again.
But let's not spend a lot of time on this blogging thing. I think you all can agree blogging is time consuming and can kinda be addicting. In fact, this post is long and I'm finished. Time to shut off the computer and do something more productive... like my Saturday to-do list: choreograph, study, clean and get ready for Missy's house party.
Oh and how about I check the food on the stove!!!? yikes, it could be burning!
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