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I'M HAPPY that I got to go to P's very first Christmas program at school. He looked so cute up there singing. The gym was jam-packed full of parents. I could tell he was looking for me and my parents but he never could find us in the sea of faces.

I'M HAPPY that I got to see him in his class afterwards. I wanted him to know that I was there supporting him. :-)  His face showed me how happy he was. Love that boy!

I'M even more HAPPY that the Kindergarteners got to go first on the program. I totally skipped out on the rest.

I'M HAPPY to have a warm home to live in. The temperatures have been frigid that last few days. I am grateful to have a place to be and that I'm able to keep my family safe and warm.

I'M HAPPY to have wonderful friends. I don't even get to see many of them in person. I am grateful for Facebook and blogs. It has helped me keep my connections with friends. It really has been a blessing.

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I'M HAPPY to know that I have a Heavenly Father who loves me.

Some really bad stuff happens in this world but he loves us regardless. A friend of mine and his family have gone through so much heartache and trials this past year. I know, without a shadow of a doubt, that God still loves him and his family. Despite the trials that we may have, I know that we are not alone. I am grateful and comforted by the knowledge. I am grateful for my religion that has brought me so much peace and reassurance.

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I'M HAPPY to have a day off of work today! Yay! I'm totally gonna snuggle up and read .... as much as my two-year-old will allow. ;-)

I'M HAPPY for this time of year. Several friends on Facebook are doing 30 Days of Thanks. It helps me to remain positive and ponder about what I am grateful for!

I'M HAPPY to have such a forgiving child. We went to a friends house yesterday. I hung up my coat and purse on her coat rack. I didn't realize that everything was on one side. As I stepped away, it fell over fast and hard ... hitting P square in the forehead. :'-(  Poor guy. He has a huge goose egg on his noggin'. He cried for quite a bit but managed to forgive me. I know it wasn't my fault and it was just an accident but I hate when my kids get hurt!

I'M HAPPY for the movie Bolt. Little man, E, loves puppies and doggies. He gets so excited to watch it. As a matter of fact, he is watching it now so that I can have some bloggy time!

I'M HAPPY that my sweet sister-in-law and her hubby invited us over for dinner on Sunday. I am notorious for being a picky eater. I have grown in leaps and bounds as a married adult though. I am much more willing to try things. Anyway, she was nervous that I wouldn't like the food. Her hubby's ancestry is from Germany. They traveled to Eastern Europe last Christmas and picked up some Hungarian Paprika. Anyway, she made a heavenly Chicken Paprikash and homemade spaetzle! It was awesome!

I'M HAPPY for the opportunity to think about what makes me happy! Thanks Mamarazzi for hosting such an awesome meme!

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I'M HAPPY that we got to celebrate Halloween before P got too sick. Our church had a party on Saturday. Luckily, he didn't get sick until later that evening.

I'M HAPPY that I finally got J to dress up with me. He isn't one to draw attention to himself.

I'M HAPPY that he helped me make these costumes. It took a lot longer than I anticipated but it was fun to spend the time together!

I'M HAPPY that I got to rock my fauxhawk! I only rock it once a year so I was excited for Halloween to come! :-)

I'M HAPPY that J was a good sport and dressed up too! Aint he cute?!

I'M HAPPY that Mr. P found the "perfect" costume. He was so stinkin' excited to be Mario. :-)  Unfortunately, he was way too sick to go trick-or-treating on the actual Halloween day. We called the grandparents and told them to save some candy. We're going to go trick-or-treat when he is feeling better.

I'M HAPPY for modern medicine and doctors. It certainly helps ease a worried mom and dad's mind.

I'M HAPPY to have such a cute little officer in our midst. He was very selective of when he would wear his hat and when he wouldn't. I'm glad we managed to get a pic! :-)  

I'M HAPPY for wonderful friends who help me out. I managed to get P into a doctor appointment and didn't want to drag E along too. My wonderful friend took E and watched him with only a 1/2 hour notice. She truly is a rock star.

I'M HAPPY for the sunshine. It may be frigid temps right now but I'm grateful for the pretty sunshine!

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I"M HAPPY to have such a cute family. I love my boys so much!

I'M HAPPY that the sun is shining this morning despite the freezing temps! I'm so not ready for winter.

Even though I work in retail and will have to work on Thanksgiving day and at 3AM on Black Friday, I truly am HAPPY that I do have a job. It is a blessing and I have to remind myself of that!


I'M randomly HAPPY for Honey Nut Cheerios. I'm eating them as I write this post.

I'M HAPPY for the tv show Wonder Pets. It keeps little E entertained so that I can write this post! Gotta love it!


I'M HAPPY that I have the tomorrow and the day after that off work! I'm going to my sister-in-law's house to do some canning. I honestly have no idea what we will be canning but I'm glad she is teaching. I think it is either tomatoes or apples. We shall see. I like surprises!

I'M HAPPY that I had fun with the kids last night. We turned off the TV and put the laptop to the side. We ended up switching roles and letting P be the daddy. We were trying to show him how whining can get bothersome and old but I don't know if it really worked. He kept giving us our way and giving into our whiny demands. Hmmm ...

I'M HAPPY that we have such awesome tenants in our apartment. She is a wonderful friend and her 4 boys have been fun for our 2 boys.

I'M HAPPY that our tenant boys have taken P under their wing. He is in Kindergarten and rides the bus. There has been some bullying on that bus which terrifies me. (P is small for his age and I worry about him getting bullied. I was bullied on the bus, as a kid, and it was miserable.) Luckily, the boys, ages 10, 8, and 5; have taken P under their wing and take care of him. I am EXTREMELY HAPPY about that.

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I'M HAPPY to have such a wonderful family!

I'M HAPPY that we were able to have family pictures taken over the weekend. J's awesome brother and his wife took our pics! I cannot wait to see them! :-)

I'M HAPPY to have such wonderful friends. My good friend, Carli, had her baby the other day! I cannot wait to meet the new Mr. in her family!

I"M HAPPY to have a warm home to live in. It has been so cold the last week here in Idaho. It am grateful for my warm bed too. I sure am blessed.

I'M HAPPY for Facebook. Yes, I'm an addict and I'm okay with that. My friends live inside my computer and I enjoy getting to see pictures of their families and hearing about their lives. Facebook has helped me stay connected with people. I love it!

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I'M HAPPY that we made it through an entire hour sacrament meeting without having to take E out! It was fabulous! :-)   I wonder what is wrong with him ....

I'M HAPPY that I was able to attend a Celebration of Life (funeral) for a family friend. It was nice to laugh and share good memories. He suffered a long battle with a rare form of cancer. I am HAPPY that he isn't suffering anymore.

I'M HAPPY that I have such a sweet family. My boys are so stinkin' cute that sometimes I can't even breath. Well, not really but you know what I mean. Sometimes just the thought of how much I love my family can take my breath away.

I'M HAPPY that I got to go on a date with J on Friday. We were going to go on a bike ride but our tires were flat. :-(  LAME!  We decided to go to dinner instead. We also did a little thrift shopping and found me a couple of nice blouses for church. I was getting tired of the same two shirts.

I'M HAPPY to have had a weekend with my family without having to work. It was nice.

I hope you all have an amazing weekend. Love you all!

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I'M HAPPY that we got to celebrate Pioneer Day last weekend! For those who may not know, I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints or also known as a Mormon. In the 1800's, the Mormon's were hated and persecuted for their beliefs. They were forced from their homes. They were chased from Kirtland, Ohio to Independence, Missouri. They were then brutalized and chased out again. They took up refuge in Nauvoo, Illinois. They were again chased out of their homes there too. They traveled from Nauvoo all the way to the current day Salt Lake Valley in Utah. We celebrate July 24th as the day they entered into the valley and found their new place to lay down roots.

J had to go out of town to help his parents put new shingles on their roof. So, I'M HAPPY that my mom was willing to go to the Pioneer Day parade with me. I didn't want to go alone with the kiddos. Let's just say that I'm a chicken. ;-)

My favorite "float."  Captain Moroni

Covered Wagon

The start of the parade. I always get misty-eyed when I see the flag.

My mom and E showing their respect to the flag. :-)  So cute!

I'M HAPPY that Girl's Camp is almost here! My friend, Ellen, and I have been planning this camp for 7 months. I am so ready to just get up there and have a ton of fun! We will being having around 180 teenage girls camping on a mountain. Crazy much?!  Maybe, but it was my most favorite time of my youth and I hope to make it the same for them.

I'M HAPPY to have two such cute little boys. July is such a busy month. E turned two on the 2nd and P turned 5 on the 26th!  Crazy how time flies.

I'M HAPPY for this summer. I love that it stays light for so long. I love the warm weather. I even more love a good, air conditioned house. I love not having to bundle the kids up when we need to go somewhere. Summer just makes me HAPPY!

I hope you all have a fantabulous weekend!  :-)

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I'M HAPPY that I have the weekend off! Woot!

I'M HAPPY that I got to go to a family reunion for my maternal grandmother's family. I only found out about it yesterday. Luckily, I have the day off and was able to attend!

I'M HAPPY to have watched my Uncle Gary try to swing a bat and hit a softball! It took him about 10 pitches but he finally connected! I've never screamed so loud! :-)  It was hilarious!

I'M HAPPY that we, as a family, went with another family rock climbing yesterday! It was so stinkin' fun!

I'M HAPPY that I was able to climb the 30 foot wall twice!

I'M HAPPY that we have good friends who invite us to do fun things!

I'M HAPPY (kind of) that I'm sitting here watching Veggie Tales with J and P while I blog. E is napping.

I'M HAPPY that E naps! When he doesn't, he is a G.R.U.M.P.!

I'M HAPPY to have such a wonderful family!

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I'M HAPPY that I am feeling better. I got knocked on my butt with a flu bug on Thursday. I went to be Wednesday night feeling just fine. I woke up and OH BOY it wasn't pretty.

I'M HAPPY for an awesome sister-in-law who took my kids for the day so that I could puke and ... well .... you know ... by myself. Nothing like having an almost 2-year-old stand in the bathroom watching ya puke. :-/  Thank you, L!!

I'M HAPPY for an amazing mother who drove the kiddos to my sister-in-law's house! Not only did she take the kids but she washed my van and vacuumed it out too! She is always taking care of me like that and I really do appreciate it!

I'M HAPPY for a great hubby for going to pick up the kids by himself so that I could continue to recover.

I'M HAPPY for a wonderful friend and neighbor who ran to the store and got me Sprite and Tums! :-)

I AM ONE BLESSED WOMAN TO HAVE SUCH WONDERFUL PEOPLE AROUND ME!!

I'M HAPPY that my children were able to have fun this weekend. My sister-in-law lives in the boonies country and the kids got to run wild. P was quite nervous when she let the chickens out. He finally realized they weren't going to attack him and went on with playing. My boys and her kiddos got so dirty that all had to have baths and change clothes. Now THAT is what I remember about summer as a kid. Having a blast, getting dirty, running around, and being care free!

I'M HAPPY to be making some new bloggy friends! Thanks for your wonderful comments! I am so HAPPY when I get some COMMENT LOVE! :-)

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I am one HAPPY WOMAN today! I had the most wonderful opportunity to be able to attend Time Out for Women this weekend! I didn't have a ticket and wasn't planning on going. A sweet lady in my ward, who is my good friend's mother, had an extra ticket and gave it to me. So I attended with her. It was A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.! Now, I've attended one other time before, but I had forgotten just how good it can be.

It is basically a chance for women to take a "time out" and have some time to mingle with friends and listen to amazing speakers. They also have some awesome musical talent come and perform. It was such an awesome weekend! One of my favorite presenters was Jenny Oaks Baker. She is an amazing violinist! Check out THIS video when you get a chance. She's awesome!

I'm HAPPY that our back yard is almost done! I'll post pictures when it is!

I'm HAPPY that it was a warm, beautiful day today! It really is amazing what sun and warmth can do for you!

I'm HAPPY that my cousin and aunt are coming down from Alaska to visit in a week! I love those ladies and can't wait to give them a humongous hug!

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I've gotta share my Happy List today! Yesterday, on my Friday Confessional, I whined about having to work all weekend. I just found out that I don't have to work on Monday after all! :-)  Yay! I'm HAPPY!

I'M HAPPY that I have such sweet kids that are so stinkin' cute!

I'M HAPPY that I have such a wonderful husband. He is truly so patient with me and is such an amazing friend and confidant. Love him!

I'M HAPPY that I have such awesome parents. My mom is my best friend. I couldn't ask for more! I worked with my Dad for 11 years so we had a very close relationship! I love 'em! 

I'M HAPPY for the weekend and I hope you all have a great one!

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I'M HAPPY that even though I had to work all day today, it was at least outside! I got to work in Lawn and Garden and it was G.O.R.G.E.O.U.S. today! It is amazing what some sun and warmth can do for the soul.

I'M HAPPY that we got to go to our annual daycare picnic. Our awesome daycare provider put on a great little party.

I'M HAPPY to have such a wonderful daycare provider. She is the best! The other day, Little E was kind of sad as I dropped him off. She picked him up and was hugging him to give him comfort. While I was signing the boys in, I heard her kiss him on the cheek and say, "I love you."  It melted my heart and continues to melt my heart! I know my boys are loved and well cared for! :-)

I'M HAPPY that I was able to get a nap today! After work and the picnic, I was tuckered out. J took the boys outside to play and let me nap. Thanks sweetie! I really needed it.

I'M HAPPY that I upgraded to the unlimited data package on my cell phone. I check my email frequently and surf Facebook quite often. It has been nice to not worry about going over 25MB.

I'M HAPPY that I get to go to my in-laws house tomorrow to celebrate my birthday. My mother-in-law will be out of town on the big day, June 1st, and she wanted to celebrate early. I love my family!

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Take care!

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As I mentioned in my Friday Confessional, I'M HAPPY that I got to spend yesterday with some of my bestest friends! I seriously can't remember the last time all four of us were able to be together at the same time. We got to be pretty tight during our college years. I love these women so much!

Me, Jalynn, Kim, Carli
This is when we finally decided to leave. We planned on leaving around 7:00 but didn't leave until 10:30!!

 It was such an awesome day! I packed the boys up and we headed to Utah. We got to Kim's house around 11:30. We sat around and chatted and fed our kids lunch.  About 1:00, Carli arrived. After she and her two kiddos ate lunch, we headed to a nearby neighborhood park. The kids had a blast playing and digging in the sand while we sat and chatted.  The kids got along so well together it was really great. We had the best time catching up and just starting where we left off. Once Kim's, husband got home from work, we put him to work grilling up some hamburgers. Then Jalynn arrived. (She had a work party or something so she was later.) We just had a ton of fun. Kim's awesome hubby took the biggest kids back to the park so that we could chat even more. We pulled out old photo albums and yearbooks and reminisced. Good times!

A, W, J, and E

A, W, and J are Kim's boys. She also has a sweet 6-month-old baby girl. They were having homemade oreo out on the porch. E made such a mess but he LURVED it!

P joined the party

Unfortunately, these are the only pictures that I took. I was having too much fun chatting and chasing after E. He thinks he can be a big boy and play outside alone. I THINK NOT! He just continues to wander and doesn't know to stay close. Carli also had her 3-year-old boy and 1-year-old girl. They were just inside getting prepared to go to the park when I shot these pics.

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I'M HAPPY because J got his big art job done. My cousin's husband asked him to draw a picture. The picture contained 8 people and a temple. Quite the undertaking but he managed to get it done a week before the due date! :-)

I'M HAPPY that I got to see my cousin when we delivered the picture. She has a 12-day-old, sweet baby girl! It was wonderful to get to hold such a sweet, tiny little girl! :-)

I'M HAPPY that I don't have to work tomorrow. Normally, I work around 5 hours per shift. Today, I had two shifts and was at work for 8 hours and 45 minutes. My feet and body aren't used to that!

I'M HAPPY that May is coming around. We will be celebrating J's birthday and my parents wedding anniversary on the 5th! My good buddy, Carli, will be celebrating her birthday on the 2nd. She forced me taught me to believe that her birthday was the best day of the year and that mine was merely the 2nd best day of the year. ;-)

I'M HAPPY that I don't have to teach the lesson at church tomorrow! It is nice to be able to just sit with the Young Women and be taught!

I'M HAPPY to have a nice home. It isn't very clean but I feel very blessed to even have a home. I need to try and remember my blessings more often.

I'M HAPPY to have a furnace to keep me warm because Spring seems to have gotten lost!

What is making you happy this fine weekend?

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I'm Happy: because I got to spend Saturday with a good friend. She lives in our apartment. We had an Easter egg hunt for our collective six boys. Then we had some lunch. Then we took the kids to a large park with lots of toys and rocks to play on. While we were there, we realized the zoo was open so we took the kids in to see the animals. It was a long, fun day!

I'm Happy: because I got to spend Sunday with J's family. We went and had dinner with all of his family except for his sister who lives in Colorado. We sure wish they lived closer. :-(  We also had another egg hunt for the kiddos. The weather was GORGEOUS! We sat outside all afternoon in the sunshine. I have sure missed that!

I'm Happy: because I have an anonymous Easter Bunny. We came home from J's parent's house to discover a TON of Easter eggs in our back yard. We have no idea who did it. I'm wondering if it is the same anonymous friend who left us an extremely wonderful Christmas present on our porch. ...... ????

I'm Happy: to have such cute boys! Here is a pic of E and his cute little cousin on Grandma Sugar's bridge

I'm Happy to have such a cute little Easter Bunny!

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I've done the Friday Confessional for a bit and decided why not participate in the Happy Lists! I need to try and remember the good, happy things!

• I'M HAPPY to have such a wonderful family!
• I'M HAPPY to have two of the cutest little boys I've ever seen!
• I'M HAPPY to have a job even though I'm not pleased to work this evening.
• I'M HAPPY that my husband has a job and that we manage to survive.
• I'M HAPPY that I discovered Angry Birds even though I end up staying up way too late playing it.
• I'M HAPPY that little E is sleeping right now because he has been such a grumpy little stinker lately.
• I'M HAPPY that the sun is out! Hopefully, warmth will come with it soon!