RANTS FROM MOMMYLAND

RANTS FROM MOMMYLAND

Modern Bird Studios Guest Giveaway

This by far is my favorite art concept that I've seen in a very long time! I am totally in love with this and would love to have it hanging in our home!  I mean who doesnt like to be famous amongst family?
Modern Bird Studios Guest Giveaway

image via Modern Bird Studios

The Streamer Frock Grosgrain Giveaway

The Streamer Frock Grosgrain Giveaway

Shabby Apple Queensland Swimsuit Giveaway

Shabby Apple Queensland Swimsuit Giveaway

I'm totally loving these suits at the moment!

MODELS....At least for an hour or two; FAMOUS...Only amongst Family!

Thank you Jandee for taking these photos!  I swoon everytime I look at them.

Last Night...

Last night was hard, really hard my head is still pounding and I can barely function hard.  Dave spent most of the night tossing and turning because he couldn't get comfortable with his boot on or off.  He kept taking his boot off and then putting it back on; man is velcrow loud in the wee hours of the morning.  JT had another nightmare and ended up in bed with us, needless to say, I was smashed, or at least I thought I was.  Next came P-money also with a nightmare who carefully crawled up onto my chest and fell asleep, now I truely know what being smashed is, multiple muscles became numb.  Needless to say as soon as they were asleep I carefully wiggled my way out from being trapped and carried each one into their rooms.  I'm beginning to think that I might need a HOT shower and another ibprofin to take away this pounding headache and these sore muscles.  Thank goodness for Home Alone 3 to keep the little ones occupied or else I think my head might pop.  Hopefully Dave is getting a good rest over at my parents.

Ending and Beginnings...

This weekend to say the least has been quite interesting full of many endings and new beginnings within our family. Most have been emotionally filled with happiness as well as sorrow.

Friday morning Mr. Tax Man decided to deposit part of our tax return and so we were able to pay off a few bills, thus ending our relationship with a few companies. I don't think that words could describe the joy and relief that it brought.

Saturday evening was the last race of the season for Utah Winter Cross, it was put on by UWX and the Utah Highway Patrol with benefits going to Make A Wish Foundation. I was happy/overwhelmed with excitement at the idea of having my husband back on the weekends and not out racing. Unfortunately it was not meant to last long. As I was pulling out of my parents coldesac I noticed I had missed a call from a 435 number and knew one of two things either Dave's phone lost its charge so he was borrowing someones to let me know his race positions or he got hurt. To make a long story short it was the latter. Dave tried to pass a few slower racers on the outside line and unfortunately cased the triple and broke his right ankle. I am so grateful to have amazing parents who agreed to watch our children and then take them to church in the morning as well as having amazing inlaws who took them Sunday night until later today when we got home. Needless to say this evening was full of endings and beginnings. The season ended for all of the racers, it also ended the year of riding for Dave, he is not able to work for the next 3 weeks and then when he is able to it will be "light duty". As far as beginnings that occurred on Sunday morning when Dave's surgery ended, he is the now proud owner of some serious hardware which include 2 plates and over 30 screws. He also now owns a handicap permit, a pair of crutches, and an amazing shuttle driver. (yep that's my new position)
The last beginning and ending is one that has brought many tears to our family, my dear Aunt Shawna lost her earthly battle and humbly accepted her new calling in Heaven. She fought her battle courageously with hope, love, and laughter always present to know her you couldn't help but fall in love. Family functions will not be the same without her presence but memories thankfully live forever. More than anything I am grateful for the knowledge, comfort, and faith which I have been given.

Sorry for those who read and are lost but sometimes thoughts aren't meant for anyone but me.

Are you a list person too?

I am such a list person, I think I get it from my mother. Needless to say I had to stop and laugh at myself and then post this little thought as I am making my never ending list of things I MUST GET DONE TODAY.

3rd House

1. Rolls
2. Cake mix
3. Cupcake holders
4. Cream
5. Coco Powder
6. Soup x3
7. Salad
8. Olive Garden dressing
9. Silverware
10. Bowels
11. Serviettes
12. Glasses
13. Table decor
14. Signs
15. Name Badges
16. Pens
17. Paper
18. Lemons
19. Ice
20. Coolers
21. Thank you cards
22. Recipe cards for soup
23. print flyers
24. make Caramel

yes this is all for one event that is tomorrow!!! Wish me luck!

I also have this to do:

1. drop off dry cleaning for Dave
2. do dishes
3. pick up front room...again!
4. clean basement (the carpet gut comes tomorrow)
5. dinner?
6. make a birthday cake for Auntie Brandy!!
7. pick up gift for birthday girl
8. JT school
9. laundry

It is definitely days like this that I need a list or else I will totally forget things! Heres hoping that I didn't forget anything that should be on these lists. So what is on your list?

Dave's Newest Passion....

With the Race for Josie being held at the Wasatch County Event Center (fondly known as the "Pony Palace") Dave decided that now would be a perfect time to start racing for sport instead of just goofing off on the track as it was being built. Needless to say once he raced for real he was hooked! Now he can be found racing 2 nights a month and practicing for another during the winter. Sadly, I think that I might just be replaced if he keeps this up! :(

With the okay from Dave's superior, his car was parked in front with the lights going to represent the Law Enforcement.

Dave and Mark

Here he is getting ready to race in the Law Enforcement vs. Fire Fighters Race! "I did okay, at least I didn't crash or come in last place."

Law Enforcement were the winners this time! From the UHP Ben Cox, Sgt. Chris Dunn, Cpt. Allen Workman and Dave. Wasatch County Search and Rescue, and other agencies throughout the state.