Day 37

So I may have over-estimated myself in thinking that I could write every single day.  So I am going to give myself a break and not demand a perfect record this year.  Today I had to share a wonderful quote that I heart at church. The talk was on marriage and relationships...
"marriage is like a diaper.  We put nasty stuff into because of our immaturity and inability to control ourselves and then we throw it away." 
This is awesome and can apply to all relationships.  We will get out of them what we put in and it is up to us to respect, forgive and love those around us.  If everyone took this attitude think of the world we would live in today!
~Becky

Day 30

A long drive home today (12 hours) and a long time to sit and think about things... this is not necessarily a good thing. It just means longer to get myself all worked up! In the last month I have really paid attention to how I treat people.  I have had to bite my tongue many times in situations that I would normally have a lot to say but it has gotten easier.  If I have offended anyone in the last couple of weeks... I sincerely apologize.  I am trying and will continue to try harder!

Day 29

I have to wonder why people do what they do sometimes.  It can be very hurtful and I doubt they even know how much.  I guess the only thing I am in control of is how I deal with it.  Do I let myself get upset and hold it against them or do I let it go.  The smart thing is to let it go but the natural thing is to be ticked off! I guess that is part of growing up and becoming a better person... doing the smart thing instead of the natural thing!

Day 28

Another day at Lagoon! It was hotter and busier than yesterday so we decided to don the swimsuits and head to the water park. Much more enjoyable staying cool!  I must admit that I have been guilty in the past of missing out on fun memories because I was too embarrassed to get my swimsuit on.  I looked at our family scrapbooks and realized that I wasn't in them! I made the decision to get over it and start getting involved~   That doesn't mean it is easy to surrender this mother of 10 body to the public eye but I do it anyway!

Day 27

Today was a very fun day at Lagoon with the kids.  The lines were short and we were able to ride everything we wanted.  It was fun to watch Emma as she loved all the roller coasters that she is now tall enough to ride.  It can be exhausting keeping up with her all the time, the energy is endless! But watching her enjoying life is also refreshing.  Wouldn't it be nice if we could all do that?!

Day 26

It has been a nice day! I have enjoyed taking it slow and easy.  Nowhere to go and nothing really urgent to take care of.  It was also fun to spend some time shopping$$$! There are times when I feel that I have to be very conscientious about what I say and how I act around other people.  I have criticized others for being easy to offend but I know that I can be guilty of that also!

Day 25

Drove the kids down to Cedar City today.  It was fun to see them so excited about the week ahead. I will honestly admit that the drive home (5 hours) by myself in the car with the windows down and the radio on was awesome! It was nice to have the time to think about things without the distractions of others.  I look at these teens and worry about all they have to go through.  It is tough dealing with the constant criticism and temptations that fly around at high school but I am proud of how they handle it. 

Day 24

Headed to Utah this afternoon! Excited to see family and spend a few days at Lagoon! Kourtney and the older kids get to spend the next week down in Cedar City at EFY.  What a wonderful time to spend with other teenagers that believe in the same things she does and have the same standards she does! It is nice to have that confirmation that she can be proud of who she is!

Day 23

The best concert of them all tonight! Toby Keith is fabulous! Frontier days has been a great adventure and we are so glad to live in Cheyenne! It is amazing how much we feel like this is home.  We have been here 8 years now and it is the place our family feels like we can claim as our own! Good people!