Thursday, July 14, 2011
Canada trip
Basically a picture story of our Canada trip. We went up over the long 4th of July weekend cause Tim had a 4 day weekend (supposed to be 5 days, but he had to work on Fri). So we went up to visit w/ fam. We spent lots of time w/ Tim's sisters and cousins, took a day trip to Calgary, played at the park, stopped by the beautiful Cardston temple, and tried to drive home the longer way through Montana and Glacier National park. The main road going through the park- Going to the Sun road- was only open for 14 miles so we had to drive around the park instead. Turned out to be an extremely long trip that I doubt we'll do again for a long time. 
Double trouble
What does a 2 year old and a 1 year old make---- double trouble!!! Mama left the cream cheese on the counter and monsters 1 and 2 got into it... then got a bath! Hannah obviously got the worst of it... I wonder if Hailey painted it on sissy's face, lol?
And Tim making his own trouble.... kidding =)
Finished projects
Wow I've seriously been slacking on here. I've been busy and takin lots of pics. We finally finished our garden. This pic doesn't show it planted, but it is now and sprouting up like crazy- yay!!! 
New carpet on the front porch courtesy of my hard workin man- love him!
New carpet on the front porch courtesy of my hard workin man- love him!
Thursday, July 7, 2011
What's wrong with people?!!
Can't people just be nice to be nice anymore?!! So today I'm walking into Fred Meyer on Francis carrying both girls. Why am I carrying both girls... because Hailey was tired and wouldn't walk. I know- bad mommy- but this was my last stop and I only needed a few items in there anyways. So as I'm walking in a grungy looking guy asks if I'd like a cart and grabs a kiddie cart for me. Very helpful right??!!.... Well.... not so much. Then he starts going on about wanting to sell me his ebt card to make a key, yada yada yada. This is against the law too... I politely tell him "sorry I can't do that" and walk away.
Then I see creepo in the store. He made direct eye contact with me and I tried to smile nicely back, but I had this extreme warning going off inside. So while I was checking out I asked for help out. Seriously I NEVER do this. I enjoy doing it myself and it's a bit of a workout- yes I'm that lame. I just didn't want to deal with that guy again, especially with my 2 little girlies. So of course when I walk out with someone he isn't there. But of course I'm very thankful for that too.
Things like this just upset me. I try to keep an eye out for ways I can be helpful to others. For example the other day there was an elderly lady I saw walking into the grocery store who was walking very slowly. Then we were both coming out together as well and she had a bunch of groceries in her motorized cart. I offered to help her with them and she looked stunned that someone was even offering. She declined my help, but that is SO NOT THE POINT! We all need to be kinder and more helpful to each other. Without expecting anything in return. K I'm done for today!
And then to end on a good note. This sums up much better what I'm trying to say:
"My brothers and sisters, we are surrounded by those in need of our attention, our encouragement, our support, our comfort, our kindness- be they family member, friends, acquaintences, or strangers. We are the Lord's hands here upon the earth, with the mandate to serve and to lift His children. He is dependent upon each of us." ~~Thomas S. Monson~~
Then I see creepo in the store. He made direct eye contact with me and I tried to smile nicely back, but I had this extreme warning going off inside. So while I was checking out I asked for help out. Seriously I NEVER do this. I enjoy doing it myself and it's a bit of a workout- yes I'm that lame. I just didn't want to deal with that guy again, especially with my 2 little girlies. So of course when I walk out with someone he isn't there. But of course I'm very thankful for that too.
Things like this just upset me. I try to keep an eye out for ways I can be helpful to others. For example the other day there was an elderly lady I saw walking into the grocery store who was walking very slowly. Then we were both coming out together as well and she had a bunch of groceries in her motorized cart. I offered to help her with them and she looked stunned that someone was even offering. She declined my help, but that is SO NOT THE POINT! We all need to be kinder and more helpful to each other. Without expecting anything in return. K I'm done for today!
And then to end on a good note. This sums up much better what I'm trying to say:
"My brothers and sisters, we are surrounded by those in need of our attention, our encouragement, our support, our comfort, our kindness- be they family member, friends, acquaintences, or strangers. We are the Lord's hands here upon the earth, with the mandate to serve and to lift His children. He is dependent upon each of us." ~~Thomas S. Monson~~
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