Prayer..

So Im really trying to be better about blogging so I dont forget all of the important things that happen in our family because I dont want to forget.

I know that we have all heard about the power of prayer but it was a certain recent experience that made me know how true that statement is.

A few weeks ago my middle sister Rachel called me as I was about to leave for work and told me that she could not move and that she needed help. So I called my mom who then told my sister to call an ambulance. She had been having problems with her hip and leg but nothing like this. An ambulance came and rushed her to the hospital and so she had to leave her 2 babies behind with the family. Brielle who is 2 and Analiese who is 6 months. My sister is such a good mom and spends every minute with her kids so I knew how hard this was going to be on her.
It took a lot of drugs to make Rachel relax so they could go in and xray her back and figure out what was going on and they found out that she had a pinched nerve which was pretty serious. I knew the kids were at my moms so right after work I headed over there with my kiddos to help her. The baby Analiese was not able to handle formula and didnt even know how to drink out of a bottle and my sister hadnt pumped so we had no milk on hand. The hours ticked on and we could not get this little girl to eat anything!! Its gives such anxiety to see a baby so upset because they are hungry and then to be taken away from their mother and not knowing what to do. It was now 10pm that night and the baby still hadnt eaten and we could not get her calmed down at all but i knew I had to head home with my kids. As I was leaving my heart was breaking for this baby who was just beside herself. As soon as I got home I put my kids in bed and I just remember praying for an answer as to what to do. Just then my phone rang and it was my best friend Jana and I had explained to her what was going on and she said another friend of ours Heather was still breastfeeding so she was going to call her to see if she could feed the baby. My phone rang again and it was Heather and she told me to just have my mom bring the baby over and she would feed her. My sister ended up having a back surgery that has forced her to be on somewhat of a bed rest for 6 wks. She cant pick up anything including her kids. We have all been taking turns helping her with household chores and the kids but I know its the hardest on my sister. Heather if you read this, my heart is overflowing with gratitude for your willingness to help. Your a special friend to my family and you will always hold a special place in our heart. What a kind thing to do for someone else especially at 11pm at night when you have 6 little ones at home.
I know that the Lord answered my prayer for help that night, and Im so grateful to have this gospel in my life to know that I can get down on my knees and ask for help with anything. I love this gospel and I love the lord. Im especially grateful to all those who have helped my family in this time of need.

and with that said... I will end with that.
Much Love
Mandy :)

Long over due..

So its been atleast a year since I blogged and so much has happened that it would take awhile to cover everything but at the moment I feel very overwhelmed but I also feel very blessed.

The biggest thing that happened in the last month was that we moved from our house on Amanda Michelle. It was such a roller coaster and one of the hardest things Ive ever been through in life but I have learned so much. I will always miss that house but I know there is a reason why I am where Im at. It is hard to move wards again after it only has been a year but I love getting to know new people so this is a great opportunity for that. We are in a really cute rental house that is smaller but I love the neighborhood.


I switched jobs in May to be an Account Coordinator for Too Faced Cosmetics which I love! I love the brand and its amazing to work for yourself! The other day I was thinking that I have an awesome job because everyday I get to make women feel better about themselves. There are so many times when Im doing with a consultation that the women hug me and this makes me feel good to change someones life. I will always be a makeup junkie, its just who I am. The best part is moving around all my different counters and meeting so many people.

My hunny is still doing his school at CSN and got such good grades last semester. He always makes me so proud of him. He is a hard worker and blessed to have him in my life. He is my rock and my foundation. We have had a hard year and I couldnt have done it without him. We just had our 9 year anniversary and I cant believe how fast the time has gone. Every year it amazes me how you can continue to just love someone more and more.


My laynie baby turned 6 and graduated kindegarten from Ruby Duncan Elementary school. I cant believe how grown she is getting. She is such a thoughtful little girl and is always making me pictures and cards. She has had a hard few months but Im starting to see my little girl again which makes me so happy. She loves to read and reads on probably a 3rd/4th grade level which amazes me. Her brother is her best friend which reminds me of my brother and I because we played together so much when we were kids.


My Peytie Pie turned 3 in April and is still his crazy happy go lucky self. He reminds me so much of me. He is sensitive but loves to make others smile. He loves to play outside and just be a boy. He loves his Laynie and is always looking out for her. There isnt a day that goes by that he doesnt make me laugh. I love you lil buddy.


my baby sister Haley got married in May and we are so happy to have Austin in our family. It was a beautiful temple sealing and really made me remember my day at the temple and all the special blessings we receive. The reception was gorgo of coarse! and the food was amazing. My mom always out does herself because I know she wants us to have the best. The night was spent dancing and enjoying all of our family and friends. My sister haley is my best friend, we have alway been close. I love her and I am so proud of her!



My other sister Rachel welcomed another baby girl Analiese in January and she is such a sweet baby. Rachel is such a good mother and wife and is always trying to help others. She is a great person and I love her so much. Without my sisters and my mother, my life would be very lonely. They are my best girlfriends and they are there for my at anytime of the day for whatever I may need.

But since its very late I need to go to sleep, I need to be better about blogging but its finding the time to do so. I am grateful for everything I have been blessed with. I know the lord loves me and shows me everyday :)

It's been quite awhile since I have posted anything on this thing. Facebook seems to have taken over everything! As I explained in the last post we will be moving out of our house. We are still in it for a few more months though which will help us to be able to save up a little more money. I'm not looking forward to the move since I have accumulated 4 1/2 years more "stuff".

The NHP thing didn't work out. I met with the polygraph examiner "Jim Sackett" and he said I was lying to him. He said that I wasn't being truthful about anything and knocked me out of the employment process. Some of the things he accused me of were, "You beat your kids and wife!" and "You don't trust me and think that I'm going to ask you a surprise question!" It had to rank up there with one of the worst experiences of my life. I questioned myself for days and lost many nights of sleep trying to examine myself. I wondered why he would think I was guilty of such ridiculous claims. Then I read a little on lie detectors and realized that they are not too reliable and that maybe God had something different in mind for me to do.

I start school on Tuesday and I have mixed feelings. It's been five years and I'm not excited to be the 31 year old in the class. I'm excited though to know that I will be working toward a better future.

Mandy continues to excel at work and she is following her goal of being a makeup artist. I'm happy that she is doing something she truly loves.

Laynie is starting to read really well. She is turning into a grown-up which scares me a bit. I love her so much and she is such a good kid.

Peyton is a mini Mandy. He is just as feisty and crazy as his mom at times. He really makes Mandy and I laugh. Laynie and Peyton are great playmates and keep each other busy even if it is fighting.

We hope that our friends and family are doing good and we think about you often. As Mandy has said this year is a year of changes and we will continue to work hard to achieve our goals as a family.