busy busy busy

Wow I am so bad at this blogging. My life is so busy I don;t have time to check into my blog. I recently installed a new bathroom faucet all by myself. Who knew I could be handy with a set of instructions and the right tool. I also finally got my window project up on teh wal in my living room and all my selves are hung. Told you I was busy. My backyard is starting to take shape after multiple mowings, weed and feed, and some water, but my front lawn ugh. I still have big holes where I killed the crab grass and clover. I put some patch master on it to no avail. I procrastinate mowing it because the long grass covers the bare spots.
Life is busy, but i am happy. Today after planting my garden, I just made myself lay there on the lawn and soak up a few rays. At that moment I was so greatful for my life. I don't know if the struggles were worth it, but the growth definatley is.

TAGGED

1. What was I doing 10 years ago?
I was an EMT for franklin county. I was working as an aid for Franklin county medical center and going to school to get my LPN.

2.Things On My To Do list:
pass ACLS, finish my humanitarian project, get my soffits sided, take a minute to just relax (I never seem to fit that one in).

3. Bad Habits:
am always late to everywhere, can't seem to figure out how to make it on time. I procrastinate way too much (hence my humainitarian project is still undone).

4. Places I have Lived:
Utah, Idaho, California, Missouri, Colorado.

5. Things Most People Don't Know About Me:
I like icecream lots and lots of icecream! I lived on a ship for 2 months, grape juice gives me gas (just in case you wanted to know).

I tag Stephanie, Cheryl, Suzanne, and Ashley

a long tme coming.

So I realize this post has been a long time coming. Life seems to get so busy some weeks that I look at my calender and realize a week or two has passed already and I didn't accomplish all I set out to do.

This pic was taken at Savanah's blessing. She looked so cute in her little bows and frills.

addicted

okay, so I admit it. I am addicted to taking my niece's picture. Poor kid. It has officially been a week since I have had a new picture of Savanah and I'm going thru withdrawls. If you are reading this sister Becky, bring your daughter for a visit so I can overfill y megabytes with images from my baybay.
p.s. tee hee

another update

New bathroom old bathroom

So the bathroom was not so bad, i just felt like it needed an updated look. I like the look of black on the vanity. The before pics were taken When the people I bought it from still lived there, so that is thier stuff on the counter. I think things are shapng up nicely. I sure love my little house. I have felt like I was on a box unpacking endless nightmare hee hee, but I think I have finally reached the end. I only have the kitchen cupboards to paint and the paining will be all done. It's nice to be so close to work, I don't have to buy as much gas, and the neighbors have been super friendly. I like my new ward. I have had to change my mind set from singles ward to family ward, but I am glad I made the change.

baby of mine

so this whole week I have been tending my niece Savanah. What a new experience. I learned early on that "I want a bottle" does not mean Aunt Tina has time to pee first. It also means No snooze button, forgetting to eat meals, running around in my garments til I get time to get dressed. No wonder mothers look so exhausted all teh time and hand over thier baby willingly to those who wish to hold them.

But for all the loss of sleep and meals and absence of baths, I really did have a great time. I love to play with her and see her smile. I love when she cuddles in for loves. I love having someone else to think about instead of just myself all the time. my conclusion, I would gladly take her again, because I love my little Savy O.

Needless to say, nothing got done at my house this week so no new pics yet. I will start making progress now. I still love my little house and am feeling like it's a home, a place of refuge from the world.

I went to Time out for women with my mom on thursday. We met up with my cousin Sharilee adn a few of her friends. It was a great time. I loved listening to Sheri Dew talk aboput leadership and found many things to apply to my new calling of 2nd councelor in the Young Womens. The second half of the day was Wendy Watson Nielsen. She talked about improving your self, relationships, and life by changing the questions you ask. I only got to stay for the first segment of her talk, but what I heard I enjoyed.

I am excited about my new calling and look forward to the challenge. I think the girls I met on sunday will be lots of fun. Funny but I have felt peace about this calling and not the stress I usually feel when beginning afresh. I have had some reservations about being single in a family ward, but I know this is where I'm supossed to be.

Here are a few pics of my niece from this week. She is 2 months old and acts like a 6 month old, but oh so fun!

sneak preview

So I decided to give everyone a sneak peak at the changes I have been working on at my new house. These before and after pics tell it all. It is amazing what a difference some paint, carpet and sweat can make. It only gets better, soon I will have my new blinds up and a door on the closet and a few pics on the wall. okay, little confessions time.... I noticed in the picture the blanket I tried to hide under the bed, and I have yet to hang my new doors,but for what it's worth, there is my guest bedroom. ta da!