To my super observant friends

Yes, Shay and Erin, off with my hair. I think it's great that you noticed! I have been meaning to make a post of it, but I wanted to get a picture with my niece, and it hasn't happened yet. You see, my adorable niece, Jayde, had grown out her hair so that she could donate it to Locks of Love, so we cut our hair off the same week and are sending both ponies in.

I know this moment in a girls life can be quite monumental and even bring tears, but I was so ready for it to go. Sadly, I was always the girl who somehow believed it was ridiculous that women cut their hair after they have kids. It just seemed like the downfall to getting a minivan, hanging around in sweats all day, no makeup, and getting Cherrios stuck to your butt. My have I had a change of heart. I got so tired of pulling my hair out of Taggart's hands that I started wearing it up every day, and then I got tired of seeing myself in a pony tail everyday!
So......
Goodbye to chunks of hair in my son's sweaty little hand.
Goodbye to dumping a bottle of drano down the tub once a week.
Goodbye to spending Tag's entire first nap blowdrying and styling my hair.
Goodbye to pony tails (well, most of the time. I strategically kept it just long enough for this very reason).
BUT, goodbye to young girl with sex appeal, and hello to minivan mom in sweats??? I think not!! Hello to short, "I am a busy mom who, though I cut my hair, refuses to get old, stop wearing makeup, and enter into sweats because I can't quite fit comfortably into my jeans yet:(" That's right, and ya know what? I really like the Mazda MPV, and it's called a WAGON, not a MINIVAN!

Snoring Daddy

Need I say more? I was getting things done one Sunday afternoon, and left Tag to play with Dad on the bed. This is what I came back to.....

Jon is one heck of a a loud snoring fella. I'll have you know this very sound has led to many middle of the night squirmishes that we can hardly remember in the morning. In fact, he is not in a deep sleep here, so it really does no justice:) I love how Tag will just stare at him in confusion. Some mornings we'll have him in bed with us and he'll think Jon is playing with him be making noises, so he'll start to laugh.

Happy Birthday Sweetie

My cute hubby turned the big 24 on July 3. I look forward to this day each year, not only because I like to celebrate with my boy, but also because we are now the same age for 6 more months!
Tag and I picked Jon up for lunch at Iggy's and then went to see Hancock (I loved the flick, but I hate giving movie advice being that most of the time someone comes complaining to me that I suggested the movie in the first place). Tag was an angel and just slept the entire way through. Every time Hancock would take off the ground to fly, Tag would startle because of the noise, but just kept right on sleepin.
That night we met our family at the Raptor's game. I snuck a brownie cake in and we all plopped on blankets to enjoy the game. The talented birthday boy caught a foul ball, and after the game they shot off fireworks. These were the first Tag had seen and he was completely amazed. The loud bangs didn't even bother him.

I would like to bear my testimony......

I don't do this far as often as I should in sacrament meeting, but I was very inspired by Elder Ballard's article in the Ensign this month about Sharing the Gospel Through the Internet. Elder Ballard encourages us to, "talk honestly and sincerely about the impact the gospel has had in your life...The audiences for these and other new media tools (such as blogs) may often be small, but the cumulative effect of thousands of such stories can be great. The combined effort is certainly worth the outcome if but a few are influenced by your words of faith and love of God and His Son, Jesus Christ."
So I decided I would post my testimony on my blog in hopes that just maybe someone may come across it with questions about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and be inspired to learn more.

I know this Church is the only true Church on the earth today. I know Jesus Christ died for me so that I have the opportunity to return to my Father in Heaven, and have my sins forgiven. I know that Jesus Christ lives and understands our deepest pain. I know that my Heavenly Father has a plan for my life and has continually blessed me as I have strived to live in a way that would please Him. I know President Monson is a true apostle and prophet called by Heavenly Father to counsel and bless us today. I know the Book of Mormon is true and offers us hope and comfort in this world.
As I have grown, I have gained a strong testimony on the plan of salvation. Heavenly Father wants us to be happy. By following his beautiful plan, despite any problems that may arise in our lives, we can feel of His love and awareness of us and still feel happy. I have experienced this many times in life and know he is aware of my struggles. I have felt disapointment over not getting into a school program, deep sadness from losing a loved one, worry over family members, anxiety and stress from day to day living. I know that my Savior has also felt this and can comfort me if I am willing to pray and listen.
I have been blessed to be born in a home where I was taught the gospel of Jesus Christ. I have been blessed with a beautiful little boy and a wonderful husband. I know we are being watched over. Being a mother and wife is a sacred and blessed calling. My Heavenly Father is aware of my desire to do my best in raising his child and providing a haven in our home. I am blessed by the opportunity to live so near to churches and temples. I am grateful for all of this and hope to do more to show my appreciation for the love I feel.


Ok, I am now tagging all of you!!! I would love to read each of your testimonies on your blogs. I know we can touch lives and be missionaries! Get busy!