Ever been "Used" for being TOO nice?Sometimes I feel like I should not 'vent' or complain about things too much because I have many blessings to be thankful for. I try to 'choose my battles.'I have always been the type of mom who lets things roll off my back. I have always been a mom who has allowed my children to have their friends over for a night or two with the attitude of making all ... Read the Post

Blog entry for August 6th 2010Today was another beautiful and sunny day. We just returned from a very nice park in West Linn. (My husband, Jon and I and our little Braxton.) There was water fountains that Braxton enjoyed running through. I pushed him on the swing and he did some climbing and went down the slides. I love being with my littlest child in the park. If we had never had a fourth little ... Read the Post

My Internet is down for awhile, and so to my inconvenience I can only use it sparingly, like tonight as we are at my parents house for dinner. Thank heavens they live close by. I am thankful to have such a great family, (not just for the internet, of course:) This evening we were celebrating my new sister-in-law's 19th birthday. In my family, birthdays are a big deal. My sweet mom always makes ... Read the Post

Gawrsh, life has been busy! ( In a good way.) My oldest, Jonathan, who is almost 17 is busy with his music. He is getting ready to made a recording of a couple of his songs wih his band. He is a little bit sad, as his girlfriend (a girl I do approve of, thank heavens) left for Italy for a foreign exchange student program, and Jonathan is missing her. He doesn't like to hear me say the old saying, ... Read the Post

Shaun and Kenzie on their wedding day  Kim, Jen and Me at the Portland Temple ... Read the Post

Elizabeth Grant has the most incredible skin care line you could ever wish for! I love to try anti-aging skincare products, since I am 39 years old. I was sent three wonderful products which are truly amazing.The following I took from their website:The Caviar Double Serum is a lightweight multi-functional serum that nourishes and rejuvenates the appearance of the skin. Caviar Double Serum can be ... Read the Post