Just a thought

Oprah (can I just say that I love her?!) had on her show today Jenny McCarthy and Warrior Women was the theme of the show. I got in on the show about half way into it and I found it to be a very good show. Jenny's son has Autism and she has been very open in her struggles with that and with how he is doing now. As far as I know, and feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but I think her son is doing so much better! Anyways, so many of the viewers were intersted in what Jenny had to say that she did a live thing over the computer where people called in and emailed in their questions and Jenny answered as many as she could. Of course I had to watch. And, I don't even feel like I wasted an hour of my time at all. She is such an amazing woman and it seems like she wants to do so much good in the world. Anyways, there is a point to this post... I don't remember the question that was asked, but I do remember her response. Jenny said she was playing with her son telling him that she loved him but he just wouldn't respond to her. She called her mom so depressed asking for words of inspiration. Her mom told her this, "Everything responds to love." I think that is one of the most true statements! And how wonderful that is. Jenny said from then on, even though her son didn't know she was there, she would send him love all the time and she knew that he could feel it. I think that is one of the most amazing things I have heard in a long time. Let us always remember that everything responds to love.

Farewell...

Andrea came for a visit! And, it was pretty exciting. It was kind of a bitter sweet moment though. She was one fantastic roommate, that's for sure. And she is one amazing friend. I am SO excited for her. I know that she will be an amazing missionary and an amazing servant for the Lord. She has such an ability to connect with people and to make people feel comfortable. Andrea, GOOD LUCK! You will be AWESOME. And, you won't even miss me because I will send you the most amazing letters you will ever get. Only, I'm no good at writing letters, so just tell me that they are amazing and write me great ones back. I have some awesome memories with Andrea and I'm sure glad I have them. Love you!! See you when you get back to the good ole United States!!

Lord of the Dance

BRENT LET ME RECORD HIM!

My Side Aches

Holy cow. I have so much homework to do and so many dishes to wash. But, I couldn't not post this right now. Before I forget and I don't remember why exactly it was so funny.

A little background info...the carpet cleaners are coming tomorrow. Sometime between 9am and 5pm. Nice for planning purposes huh? So anyways, I have been trying all evening to pick everything up off the ground so they can come. Since our apartment is so small, it is not an easy task to do this. Anyways, I was cleaning all evening and when Brent got home he started to help me. Tonight, I have been trying to do some homework and he has been cleaning up his side of the room for me. What a sweetie. As of just a little bit ago, he started folding laundry. Pretty simple task, right?

Anyways...I was sitting here on the computer and remembered that I wanted him to see a video. So, he came over and sat on the bed so he could hear the video. The clip ended and he left to resume folding laundry. I put my hands on the bed and wondered why it was so wet. He then told me it was because he had been sitting there! What?! He told me that he was so sweaty because he was working so hard. I was so appreciative of him, until I remembered what he was doing: folding clothes!! When I asked him about this he said it was because he was doing a little jig with his feet and I couldn't see it because I was on the other side of the bed. He walks over to me, looks at me, smiles, and then does the funniest jig I have ever seen in my whole life. It was kind of Irish looking with some really fancy footwork. I laughed so hard. I don't remember when I have laughed that hard in my whole life. Everytime I walked over to that side of the bed, he would bust out in his little jig so it looked like he was working really hard. He just told me that he was actually going for a riverdance feel. What?! Everytime he does this dance of his, it gets better. First it started funny, yet on the simpler side. Then he added some fancy foot crosses in there. He just did another dance and this time it had a jump! And it was a pretty high jump too! Oh, what a boy, what a boy.

Anyways, I asked him if he would let me video him and he said no. Oh man. I wish, wish I would have had the camera ready for that one. He is one funny boy.

So, I tried to put a video from youtube on here, but I have no idea how to do it. But, look up Lord of the Dance on youtube and watch for yourself what Brent was trying to do. He was pretty good if you ask me. Especially for someone who has never been trained. Haha!!

I sure do love that boy.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=By4NUxd6z3s

You Are Special

I have been wanting to get this book for a long time. (I heard it at a church thing and fell in love with it. The pirctures are amazing and the story is just beautiful. I highly recommend this story to anyone and everyone.) I just haven't done it because it is always too expensive for my pockets. However, I never have forgotten it and always check the bookstore to see if maybe, just maybe the price will have been lowered. Well my friends it never does go down. It is only $20 and I would gladly pay it, but I know that I could use that money elsewhere. So, on Friday, Brent and I went to the bookstore because I wanted to get a book that was on clearance. I couldn't find it. Anywhere. But, I did check for my favorite book. And, guess what?! No...they didn't have it on clearance and the price wasn't any lower, but they did have a deal none the less. For the same $20, I got two books in one. There is the You Are Special book and then also in the book is Best of All. I love both of them. They are by the same author and the message is just as sweet in the second book as it is in the first. Brent is the sweetest boy in the whole world for letting me get it. Oh, I have read it a handful of times already. It will be great for my own kids someday and it will also be great for my classroom! Hooray for me and Brent!!!

Huggles?

Yes. Huggles. You won't find them in the dictionary. You won't see them just happening on a regular basis. But, they happen to be one of my favorite things in the whole world. Actually, they happen to be a few of my favorite things. Brent introduced me to the magical world of huggles yesterday. We were just laying in bed when I told me to come cuddle with him so he could give me a huggle. I was confused. A huggle? He said yes. Well....huggles are these ever so neat hug type of things. You have to say "huggle huggle huggle" and shake while you are hugging someone. There are fast huggles where Brent talks in a high pitched, fast voice and huggles me quickly. There are slow-mo huggles where he talkes slow and deep and boring and huggles me long and drawn out. There are in love huggles where he talks every so sweetly and the huggles are just normal. I don't know why, but I love huggles. I am such a fan of them. I dare you to try it. Go on...a little huggle never hurt anyone!

Our trip HOME

Our trip to Moses Lake was amazing. I had so much fun being home. But, it only made me realize more how much I miss Moses Lake. I can say that I have moved away and done that whole experience and I am glad I did. But, I can also now say that I am looking forward to the day that we can move back home. We had so much to do in what seemed like such a quick trip but it was so worth it. We played with lots of family, played on the lake, went to the fair, played with friends, laughed, smiled, and hung out. Oh, I want to go home again. Oh...another thing...Brent lost his wedding ring. It is at the bottom of the lake. The lake experience was really fun though. So, at least he lost it doing something enjoyable, right? I did freak out, but only for like 15 seconds. Then I realized that it was okay and that at least it wasn't him at the bottom of the lake. He has a replacement that is almost the same. If I didn't tell you all, you never would be able to tell. We are over the whole thing and I'm not even mad anymore. How awesome am I? :) Pictures to follow....

Haha....so, yeah. The only thing Brent insisted that we did when we went home was to go to Chicos. So, the first night we got home, guess where we ate. Yeah, you got it...Chicos! Brent was so excited. Everyone was there....Mom, Dad, Chris, Me, Brent, Hilary, Heather, Cher, Chayla, Jeannie, and Brian. It was a party! Brent was filled to the top with pizza. The sad part is, he would have eaten there every night if he could have. As for this picture...I'm not quite sure why I insist on making faces like I do. I think I just like it....I don't know....

This is Big Lizard and I. It was so great to have them come to Moses Lake the same time that Brent and I were home. This kid is such a sweetheart. I can't even describe how sweet he is.

Cute momma Melanie and her adorable son Parker. Grandpa absolutly loved him
Me and Brentie. Aren't we so cute...or something like that.
Brent made me this amazing ice cream cone. And it was so yummy. Thanks dear!

Dad and Parker. Dad wants one of these around again I think. Doesn't Parker look so little compared to dad?

I have a cousin named Rikki. Yes, she is special. :) It was so great to see you Rikki. Geeze, the last time I saw you I was like 5ish. That was way, WAY to long to go. Don't ever leave me for so long again.

It is me and Grandpa. Happy Birthday Grandpa. I am so glad we got to go home for the big party. (Thanks Brent!) It was so good to see Grandpa and to see all the family that came home for the party.

See, I told you that Grandpa loved him. Grandpa is so cute with little kids.

Momma and me. Haha, isn't this a funny picture? In the middle of Big5 randomly?

Dad looks pretty sharp with this fancy hat on. Haha!

We got to babysit for Mel when we were home. I basically told her that we had to. Oh man, those kids of hers are getting so big so fast! I can't even believe it. We even had Reed, but he was helping me take this picture. And, I'm not mad at him anymore. We are friends! He is just so cute. I think the boys wore Brent out when we were there though. They loved playing with him. And it was sure cute for me to watch. Brent is also a baby hog and was a huge fan of Reed. By the way, don't you just love this picture and the way Nathan is looking at Brent? I think it is so cute!

Jeannie cut our hairs for us when we were home. My hair was getting a little bit long and kind of in the way. I'm so glad she cut it for me! Hooray for haircuts.

I found Angela at the fair!! It was so much fun. I loved it! And I love you Angela! Deerdra and Caitlin came with me and Brent and my mom and dad to the fair and it was joyous. We got some spaceburgers (YUM), walked around the booth (grand), ate some Block40 ice cream (delightful), listened to some Mexican tunes (confused), saw our fair entries (bummed), ate more fair food (fatty), looked at the animals (smelly), saw good friends (hooray!), and saw the carnies (um...). It was a grand time at the Grant County Fair.

Jeannie had a birthday party for all of her cute kids. We had a BBQ and some cake and there were even presents! It was great to be able to spend time with my sister in laws and my mommy in law. :) For some reason, I love this picture. Hilary is holding a green bean...haha!

On Monday afternoon, we went to TriCities to spend the night at Brent's dad's house. He has such a cute little house. I love it! He made Brent Beef and Noodles for dinner and Brent loved it. He even ran to the store when Brent said he wanted ice cream. It was great to spend some time with Mark. Thanks for letting us spend the night dad! And thanks for sacrificing your bed for us. :) You are great!

Is this a concrete plant? I don't know what it is for real, but everytime I go past it, it grows. I swear it does. I don't know why, but it gets bigger, and bigger, and bigger...

On our way home, Brent and I decided to be touristy and stuff. We stopped at this rest stop and it had this fun Oregon Trail sign. I wanted to photo shop us so we would be in the same picture, but I didn't. So, here we are. Twice. On different sides of the thing.

We also stopped at the little gas station called the Garden of Eden: A Travelers Oasis. I love this little place. Inside, it has this tree with the snake on it and the snake has these scary little red eyes. It is so fun. They also have the cutest little souveniers at this place. They really just have a bunch of neat stuff. I always love going in there and looking around. Hooray for being all touristy!