Happy Birthday!!

I know everyone starts out saying that they cant believe that their baby is already one, and not to be cliche, but that is exactly what I am thinking.
How did this happen so fast?
It feels like I just brought her home, and it has already been a year. I wish I could pause her in this moment.
The incredibly sweet smell of her skin
her perfect pixie curl on the top of her head
her cheesy gap tooth grin
the chunkiness that I want to squeeze constantly
The way she looks in footed Jammie's (is there anything cutter?)
What an incredible blessing, and complete joy she has been in our family. It never ceases to amaze me how much one tiny miracle can change your life, your attitude, your everything in the best most miraculous way possible.
You have made me a better person, the sky a little bluer, the grass a little greener, and life a whole lot sweeter.
Thank you my baby girl, my love, my life.

Peace a Triumph of Principale

Peace—
A Triumph of Principles

Elder Marvin J. Ashton
Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

Never will peace and hatred be able to abide in the same soul. Permanent peace will elude those individuals or groups whose objective is to condemn, discredit, rail at, or tear down those whose beliefs are different from their own. These people live by hatred and would destroy others insofar as it is in their power to do so. True Christians have no time for contention. Lasting peace cannot be built while we are reviling or hating others.Those who preach hate, ridicule, and untruths cannot be classified as peacemakers. Until they repent they will reap the harvest to which those engaged in the business of hatred are entitled. Feelings of enmity and malice can never be compatible with feelings of peace.

Little Dumpling

Bologna face. Reminds me of Silence of the lambs.

Yes, I know what yo are thinking. And you are right.....I do have the cutest kids in the world!

Fundraiser

Last night was the Michael Malarsie (click on the link to see his blog) fundraiser. It was such a good night. It had a great turn out, and was so well planned. The entertainment was great, and the highlight of the night was the honor and thanks they gave to Michael for the sacrifice he gave for our country. They really did a good job to keep the night true to what we were really there for. Not for the recognition of the event planners, dancers, and the entertainment, but to Michael and all the men and women who sacrificed so, so much to keep our country, children and family's safe. It was an absolute HONOR to be there, to support and give my thanks and standing ovation to Michael, and those like him who deserve all the thanks and recognition in the world.
Freedom isn't free.

If you were unable to attend, and would like to donate money to Michael, you can at any Wells Fargo bank under the following account:
Michael J Malarsie, Airforce Sr Airman.

St. George

What is better then going To St. George with your 4 BFF's for 2 night to celebrate (uh.. humm) turning 30?

1. Having a bunch of SOPHOMORE high school boys hit on you until they realize that you are married.

2. Having a bunch of High School girls think you are Sr. in high school.

3. Having an old man ask us if we won. Not realizing what he meant, then REALIZING he meant the high school academic competition that was going on. We told him that we were there getting a break from our kids, and by him thinking we were in High School, that we did WIN!!

I think that is a good way to ring in our 30th year. Don't you??

For a great cause.....

Come on all you dance friends! And anyone else who wants to see a good show. My cousin Michael Malarsie was wounded in Afghanistan by an IED. It has left him completely blind. He has a long recovery ahead, and ALL the proceeds from this fundraiser goes to his amazing family, to help with his recovery.

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Vaccines.

This is my vent. You have been warned.

I believe in vaccines. I believe they have been put on this earth at this time for a reason. I believe they save peoples lives every single day. I DON'T believe that they CAUSE autism. I think it is something to do with your genes. Do they scare me....a little. Do I hate putting my kids through the pain. Yes. Do I do it still because I know the benefits hugely outweighs the risk YES. Do I believe that those of us who vaccinate our children and ourselves form a wall of armor from HORRIBLE diseases around our society. ABSOLUTELY.

Why this venting session?? A friend of my friend (be prepared to cry your eyes out) just lost her darling tiny newborn from pertussis. Whooping cough. A disease that was GONE from our country. GONE! until this STUPID false study about the MMR came out and people stopped vaccinating their children. This tiny precious baby is gone, and a mother is devastated and heartbroken because someone decided to listen to the FALSE study and not to their pediatrician, doctors, hospitals, etc..... listen to your doctors. Not to "experts" like Jenny Mccarthy. I mean Seriously.

Will my kids be that weak link in the armor...absolutely not.