Happy Birthday Mom

Happy Birthday Mom it must feel good to be 60! haha just kidding I know it will be bad day when you do turn 60. I hope that you have a great birthday and you get everything that you ask for. You are such a good mother to me and I want you to know that. I appreciate all of the little things that you do to help. Your a best friend to me and I hope it stays like that forever. You mean the world to Laynie which I am grateful for. I asked Laynie how old you were going to be and she said 21 so I hope that makes you feel good. Its like they say you are only as old as you feel. I think
you get to busy sometimes that you forget to take care of yourself so I hope you can do more of that in the upcoming year. We love you.

Nannie & Laynie

Because I know you love this pic

What a cute family you have

love ya mom

my heart is full..

My heart is very full today and has truely been touched by the spirit. I attended a funeral today for a client of my credit union and also the doctor who gave birth to my daughter. He took his life last weekend and I have not stopped thinking about ever since. I got the phone call and did not want to believe that it was true. The puzzle did not fit together for me especially with him being a strong member of the church. He was such a caring person he took me late in my pregnancy at 27 weeks and saw me every week after until I had my daughter to make sure that I got the best care. He would answer all of my crazy questions at any time of the day and was still very cheerful .I saw him in the credit union and he always said hi and asked about my family. I was sad when my insurance changed and I had to change doctors with Peyton. Everytime I saw him in the credit union when I was pregnant with Peyton he would ask how I was feeling and he always said is Dr. Groom taking good care of you? He did not have to take his time to do that because he was so busy but it just goes to show the type of person that he was. He has delivered quite a few babies in the Evans family. I can honestly say it was the saddest funeral I have ever been too but on the same note I am so grateful for the gospel and the knowledge that it gives to us. My life was touched by this person and I know that he will be missed. Thank you for helping me bring my daughter into this world. May the Lord be with you
Dr. Clifford Kahle III

Dr. Kahle had just handed my daughter Laynie to me for the first time

Thankful for...

finishing twilight and yes I LOVE it. I bought the series of books just so I can read them again. There are so many good things about these books that I loved, I am regretting not having started it sooner. My sister is just as crazy about the book as I am so we went to the midnight premiere and made some cute shirts.



My favorite quote from the book (or one of my favs)

yes I thought the movie was good, Rob Pattison who played Edward in the movie looked hot of course, well most of the cullens were hot, I wish the movie was longer and the special effects were super cheesy. I dont like how they made the kissing scene super sexy because in the first book that is not how it was, and I dont like the prom dress with the sneakers and ugly sweater!! she was supposed to be wearing heels and pretty dress! Overall it was good and I have been debating about going and seeing it again, and Im sure I will.

Thanksgiving was good.. there was lots of good food at my moms. It was also my sisters birthday which she hates sharing with the holiday. Amazingly my mom let my cook a few things. I think she is trying to show me how to make the yumminess because someday she wont be here or be able too which is a good thing if you have ever had her cooking. It was a nice day to just spend with family. My kids have been trying to get over a little bug along with myself so Peyton has been a little cranky but who can blame him. I did go shopping with all of the other crazies on friday but I did not really find much, and I was super tired. I cant believe its christmas season and it is 70 outside.. i want it to be cold so I can wear some cute winter clothes!

the girls on thanksgiving

mom carving the turkey

im in the TWILIGHT zone

so its official I am becoming a crazed twilight fan. I dont know why it has taken me so long to finally read these books but I am so glad I started but sorry for my family because it is taking up all my time. I NEVER read books but Thanks to my co workers and sister Haley I started reading saturday and I am already rushing through Eclipse so i can get to the last one!! I LOVE these books what an amazing writer. I am also going to the movie preimiere tomorrow night!! So EXCITED!!! p.s. I am definetly TEAM EDWARD <3

If you like yumminess... then..

you should book a holiday Gold Canyon Candle party with me. Im trying to get a few more parties on my book for the next 2 months to meet a sales goal so if you would be interested in getting some free holiday scents or just to get some yummy stuff for yourself. PLEASE let me know. We have some limited edition scent pods out right now. And for booking a party I am throwing in a free bonus. I can either do a party in your home or I can give you a scent pack and do a book party. If you are interested I still have plenty of dates available. THANKS!!

Were Buggin!

well here are the pics from halloween! It was really fun we went to my wards trunk or treat on thurs night. Laynie and I were ladybugs and peyton was a spider. I wanted to dress up but didnt really have tons of money to spend on a costume so I got a creative bug and made one which didnt turn out to bad. But now there is way to much candy hangin around my house!


My Pumpkin

Matts Pumpkin

Even Salem has halloween spirit

I had no idea Ladybugs were so dang cute!


Laynie Bug

Peyton spider

gotta love these guys

BUGGIN

my homemade ladybug

I love this girl

I get tired being this cute

I feel inspired to say ....

that the lord does answer our prayers. Today at church the spirit was so strong through testimony meeting with all of the people that are having troubles in there lives that some how the lord has answered their prayers and has been able to help them.
The part of the meeting that touched me the most was relief society which I almost didnt stay for because Peyton was getting super fussy but something inside prompted me to stay. Im so glad I did because for the past few weeks I myself have been feeling very inadequate. I feel like I am not the best mom, wife, friend. etc etc. I have been praying for a way to get over this and just to have some peace of mind that I cant be perfect... but thats okay. The lesson today was on just that and I know it wasnt just for me but I do know that it was meant for ME to hear. I think that so many of us get caught up on who looks better, and who can do this better, and who has more money.. (etc) when really all of those things really dont matter. What matters is what we can do to make ourselves a better friend, a better mother, a better wife. If we can find out what our strengths are we can use those to help others. I know that if I can try to do those things it will strengthen my testimony.
I feel like I have quite a few friends or acquaintances because I have grown up here.. but sometimes wonder why they dont always call, or invite me to do things, but then I got to thinking some more that I dont always call them and I am not doing all the inviting myself so how can I expect others to do something I am not the best at myself. If you reading this and wondering where I am going with it I think that we can apply this to many aspects of our lives. Instead of looking at others and wondering why they have it so much better than us we should tell ourselves I can be better. Instead of sitting around sulking that no one calls me I am going to call a friend and invite them over to dinner, instead of wondering what I am good at I am going to practice different talents to find out what talents I do have. I know if I can practice these things it will not only make me feel better but it can make others feel better too. I am the type of person who is a little pessimistic sometimes and I want to change that. I want to feel good about me and I know that with the lords help I can. The lord does listen to us and gives us answers to prayers. Thanks Jossie for such a wonderful lesson that inspired me to write this blog.. but on a happier note there are halloween pics to come soon.