New Way of Thinking

Okay, so yesterday we watched a movie called "The Bucket List"; I have to admit that it wasn't my favorite show in the world (it hit a little too close to home for me), but some good did come out of it.

Morgan Freeman asked Jack Nicholson if he had found joy in his life. Then, he asked him if his life had brought joy to anyone else's life....it got me thinking. It is so easy to get bogged down with the everyday stresses of work, home, family, bills, etc. But, it would all be a little easier if we could find the joy in our lives.

Just simple things: sitting outside in the cool breeze, watching your kids play without a care in the world, watching a movie that makes you laugh till you pee, talking to a good friend on the phone, getting an email from someone you haven't talked to in a while...things like that.

When I leave this world, I want to go knowing that I actually enjoyed the time I spent here. I want to enjoy my experiences (good & bad) because they both bring something new into my life. And, I want people to be joyful around me. I want everyone to remember something about me that made them smile or made their day a little easier.

I know this is kind of a weird post (especially from me) but I haven't been able to stop thinking about this.

Find the JOY!!!!!

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New Addition!

So, most of you are going to think I'm nuts, but we got a new addition to our family! I got a Mini Schnauzer named Couper! He is so cute and we all just adore him. Harley seems to be doing okay with him and Savanna is having a hay day! He is just a little guy, but is almost 10 weeks old...here are some pics:

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Pics

Savanna enjoying the outdoors with Harley.


Savanna & cousin Conner at Target...

Time Flies!!!

So, apparently I'm not the best at keeping our blog updated! Sorry folks. Our family is doing great; we have been trying to enjoy the few warm days we've had this summer and taking advantage of the semi-warm water at Utah Lake. For those of you who don't know, we have become quite the "boaters" since buying our Bayliner last year. Yes, even I get in the water and rock out on the knee board. Yep, thats right, I can 360 on the knee board ( I know, I'm awesome). Curtis has become quite the professional on the wakeboard, too. Savanna is having a ball when she's on the boat...and loves to play on shore.

Savanna also loves playing at home in the water and wearing her swim suit as the ensemble of the day. She's also been riding her 4-wheeler and is becoming quite proficient. She even took a few hills on her own while we were camping a couple weeks ago. What a gal!

We've also spent a lot of time on our yard, trying to make it look its best this year...yeah, yard work isn't my forte`...but, at least I try, right. My plants and shrubs have made it so far and have even bloomed...I planted them over a month ago and have managed to keep them alive! That must be a record for me.