GLITTER TOES

FRIDAY NIGHT, July 9

Starting at 6:00

(approx 40 min per person)

Trish Clawson will be doing them. Only $15 per person!

No need to make an appointement...

Just an RSVP!

I'll be setting up the Chocolate Fountain too :)

Please come, bring your daughter, neighbor or friends.

just leave a comment if you plan on comming, or call me.

Hope to see you

(it's my going be 29 forever party!)

What really matters

FIRST OFF....Why can't I load any pictures onto my blog? Can someone please help me? It's driving me crazy!

I am 1 week shy of a 2 month broken back story.....
On May 6 I "fell" and broke my back. Not anything major, but WOW, what an impact. The computer we have at home was dying,and took to long to even bother logging on. When at work I did what I HAD to and left! It was amazing to me how following my favorite blogs didn't matter, checking facebook, or even logging onto my e-mail became something I didn't care about. The fish in Fishville died, and I was happy. It put a few things in perspective, and I am grateful!
Girls Camp was last weekend - and IT WAS AWESOME! I think the closer it got, I was more excited just to go to camp.
Joslynn went with the 5th yr. girls for the retreat on Tuesday night, and that’s when reality set in. I was going to be feeding 400 members....and Jayson, my helper, was working out of town! Whatever was I going to do?
My father let me borrow "Goldie" the awesome gold farm truck...that I look so stinkin' hot in...To gather all the food. Judy, my aunt, came to the rescue with two large white coolers. Kaehla and Teresa SAVED me Friday morning, by helping shred 100lbs of chicken. I could NOT have done it without these people.
When I was called, they asked if I needed a committee, and I being the person that I am said no. I can do this all by myself. PSHHHH....Note to self...delegation is for a reason! :)
However, what I really wanted to write about was the self learning lesson I have encountered over the past two months.
It all started with the back, then not needing the internet, the fight with Jayson about dirt in the yard, and a final high note at Stake Young Women’s Girls Camp.
Breaking my back was hard, not just physically, but emotionally and mentally. Being told that you can NOT do things, like Saturday Cloroxing aromatherapy is hard for a Type A person. I felt that the walls were dirty, the Zoey hair was in every corner of my house, laundry was not done to my standard, and I couldn't do one thing about it.
Then the dirt...we had the perfect opportunity to get some great top soil to fill in our low spots - and it turned into the biggest pain in my arse! I had to motivate Jayson to go get the dirt, then listen to him complain about driving "farm equipment, "(spoiled CVE boy), then wait for him to follow through. In the meantime he managed to pick up three...yes THREE side jobs that became much more important than me, my house, or my yard. During my dad’s Sunday school lesson I realized that it was what it was....DIRT! Why was I fighting over DIRT? We'll get a yard...one day...and it wasn't worth being so upset over. I let it go - It will happen. Not when I want it to, but it will happen.
I remember when my mom passed away, and the days just before her passing. I had a "feeling." Had I been more spiritually inclined at the time, I would have known it was the spirit prompting me. The emotions and thoughts I had the week prior were STRONG and amazing. It saved me literally. I was calm, the day of and the days after. I was strong! Don't get me wrong....I cried and cried. I screamed at the heavens, I stayed long hours at the cemetery. But, I had a father and children. I taught myself things I never knew I could. My testimony grew. I had a new faith of my religion again.
Over the past three years, I have learned that I am who I am because of the events that I have dealt with in life. All events.
The camp story.
Dealing with a teenager is never easy. Dealing with a teenager who is only 15 yrs younger than you is not easy. Acting like a parent, and not fighting like sisters is not easy.
Joslynn has struggled a little with the move and the new ward, with good reason. We LOVE Paradise 4th ward, and everything about our old ward and house. Moving 2 miles was like moving 2 states. She has a bad attitude about church and Young Women Activities. I KNEW that camp could change that....and it did!
I went up Thursday. As I pulled into camp Lehi, in the awesome farm truck, there was a feeling. Not the bumpy, no shocks, diesel truck feeling....the feeling of peace. Our ward was the first camp site. The girls were working on a craft, happily! Joslynn greeted me with a big hug and I love you. I walked around for awhile, talked with the wards, the directors, and figured out my place for Friday. I hung around, and left just before the gates were locked at 10.
I was so excited to return Friday. The feeling at camp is that of the true spirit, if you let it.
Friday was a little crazy. However, I know that I was blessed and watched over. The entire meal went of perfect. I was calm, cool and collected. We had tons of food, and an amazing devotional afterwards.
We then joined our own wards for testimony meeting. It's always the best part of camp. Remember...all the testimonies that start with "I didn't want to come, and I am so glad I did, I love you girls so much." It's my favorite. But I love listening to these girls doubt there own strengths and beliefs. They are such strong examples to me. I didn't bear my testimony, I was a visitor, and honestly I was scared. But I listened, and I cried when Joslynn told me how much she loved me. I cried when I could feel the pain of the girls who didn't think they belonged. I smiled at those who talked about loving the gospel and the scriptures, and I was thankful that our ward has such GREAT leaders. Thank you, leaders and Young Women, for reminding me what we come from, what we know, and what we believe.
I left at 12:30, I was tired, and still had to get up to do breakfast. I was on a spiritual high. The ride home was extra long, and extra bumpy. I’m pretty sure I fell asleep once, but I made it home safe.
I am so very thankful for the gospel, for my family, and for the things that surround me. I am thankful everyday that Jayson and I both have good jobs, and a healthy family. I am blessed with an amazing extended family, with wonderful Aunts and Uncles who are strong Latter Day Saints. I have the most amazing father, and a wonderful mother who took me in as their own, and taught me right from wrong. I am truly thankful for repentance and the gift that we may one day return to our Heavenly Father. I am blessed to live in such a beautiful place, with great neighbors and friends. I know that I have done wrong things. I know that I have things I need to work on. I know that one day Jayson and I will enter the temple to make our family an eternal family. I know that I am blessed and watched over.
I am thankful for what really matters!

thought(s) for the day...

1. I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die.

2. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

3. I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger.

4. There is great need for a sarcasm font.

5. How the hell are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet?

6. Was learning cursive really necessary?

7. Map Quest really needs to start their directions on #5. I'm pretty sure I know how to get out of my neighborhood.

8. Obituaries would be a lot more interesting if they told you how the person died.

9. I can't remember the last time I wasn't at least kind of tired.

10. Bad decisions make good stories.

11. You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you know that you just aren't going to do anything productive for the rest of the day.

12. Can we all just agree to ignore whatever comes after Blue Ray? I don't want to have to restart my collection...again.

13. I'm always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it asks me if
I want to save any changes to my ten-page research paper that I swear I did
not make any changes to.

14. "Do not machine wash or tumble dry" means I will never wash this - ever.

15. I hate when I just miss a call by the last ring (Hello? Hello? Damn it!), but when I immediately call back, it rings nine times and goes to voicemail. What did you do after I didn't answer? Drop the phone and run away?

16. I hate leaving my house confident and looking good and then not seeing anyone of importance the entire day. What a waste.

17. I keep some people's phone numbers in my phone just so I know not to answer when they call.

18. I think the freezer deserves a light as well.

19. I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet on any given Friday or Saturday night more kisses begin with Miller Lite than Kay.

20. I wish Google Maps had an "Avoid Ghetto" routing option.

21. Sometimes, I'll watch a movie that I watched when I was younger and suddenly realize I had no idea what the heck was going on when I first saw it.

22. I would rather try to carry 10 plastic grocery bags in each hand than take 2 trips to bring my groceries in.

23. The only time I look forward to a red light is when I'm trying to finish a text.

24. I have a hard time deciphering the fine line between boredom and hunger.

25. How many times is it appropriate to say "What?" before you just nod and smile because you still didn't hear or understand a word they said?

26. I love the sense of camaraderie when an entire line of cars team up to prevent an ass from cutting in at the front. Stay strong, brothers and sisters!

27. Shirts get dirty. Underwear gets dirty. Pants? Pants never get dirty, and you can wear them forever.

28. Is it just me or do high school kids get dumber & dumber every year?

29. There's no worse feeling than that millisecond you're sure you are going to die after leaning your chair back a little too far.

30. As a driver I hate pedestrians, and as a pedestrian I hate drivers, but no matter what the mode of transportation, I always hate cyclists.

31. Sometimes I'll look down at my watch 3 consecutive times and still not know what time it is.

32. Even under ideal conditions people have trouble locating their car keys in a pocket, finding their cell phone, and Pinning the Tail on the Donkey - but I'd bet my behind everyone can find and push the snooze button from 3 feet away, in about 1.7 seconds, eyes closed, first time, every time!

the blahs!

My last post, titled "I’m so excited'" and then this are two extreme opposites...but that is how I am feeling!
May 6, woke up early, having a great morning, polished toes, put laundry away, jumped in the shower, shaved, pumiced heels....FELL DOWN, broke back! Yep, how damn stupid right?
Addy heard me (my body coming down on marble is a little loud); she came running, zoey starting barking, I couldn't breathe, and wanted to cry. I somehow managed to get out of the shower and grab a towel, had Addy grab my shorts and a tee - oh, yes, and my cell phone. I called Jayson - that was not helpful! Men can sometimes be SO STUPID (don't worry, he remedies himself later). I got up, got Addy out the door, and then called my Aunt Judy to ask what a broken back would feel like. I scared her a little, she called my Dad, he rushed over - then went back home to grab my little sister to take me to the ER. In the meantime, my sweet friend Kristy came to grab Ashton, and take him to preschool.
The ER took X-rays, and stated that I had a compression fracture (like a pop can), and then gave me and IV of some very, VERY wonderful drugs! :) Jayson drove from 90th South to Logan very quickly, and took me home. I slept for the next three days.
I don't deal well with being "down," It literally gets me down! So...against orders, I went to work Monday - yep...not a good idea! So, in the 2 weeks since - I cannot bend over and Clorox floor and walls (and that my friends is my aromatherapy,) lift, go up stairs very well, or sleep in my own bed. I've been on the couch for two freakin weeks...and I’m done! I put that bedding in the washer this morning, and by damn I am sleeping in my bed tonight!
I slipping into some funk - I can't sleep, I cry, I feel like my house needs me and some Clorox 101, I want to just fell better...NOW! I am impatient and dammit - this was not what I ordered - so take it back! I don't want to burden others with my problems...so I'll write it about it on my blog so you can all see it, right? Whahhhhh, poor Margaret! Okay - REALLY...NO COMMENTS ON THAT, PLEASE!
Last night I took Joslynns friend home, by the old house, the house I love, with the neighbors I love and miss - yep that one. And...I stopped in to see what then had done to the place. It looked great, and they were happy...and me...well I cried nonstop for the next 2 hours! WHAT THE HELL? I have a brand new, beautiful home - with no problems, and I want my old house back! Then I hurt Jaysons feelings by not being happy with what we have...and then...well then... crying + no sleep = poor Margaret blog!
so, really...this is a poor me, I feel so bad for myself, and need to poor out my emotion, whahhh blog....sorry!
But...It does feel better knowing that after writing this I sound pretty flippin pathetic, I need to get over myself,take an extra pain pill, break out the Clorox and finish out my day.
"and with that my dear, I say GOOD DAY!" (what movie line???)

I'm so excited...and I just can't hide it...

I got a phone call Monday night, not one that I was expecting...I have been asked to be the "food specialist" for Stake Young Women's camp this year.  For some of you, this may be a dreaded calling...but this EXCITES ME!! WAHOO!! :)
I get to plan and prepare 3 meals for 250 people...oh the possibilities!  I have been thinking non-stop since Monday night.  Tonight is our first meeting, and I get to learn all about what I have to do, what is expected, and what I will need to figure out between now and June.
I may be posting ideas here so that you can all give me your feedback - therefore, I will express my thanks now. If any of you have great ideas, let me know.  Thanks, and have a great May 5th!