Puppy Eyes

The crazy day started while I was checking my email... I think to myself "Hmm, Skooter is being really quiet, that is not normal. Maybe he is sleeping. I should check on him. Nah, he is being good." Two minutes later "Hmm, he is still quiet, I will look over and see what he is doing." And to my wondering eyes should appear, but a small puppy enjoying my only white bra. Yes he broke it.

Part 2 of crazy day. Andy and I decide to cuddle up to watch a movie and possibly take a nap. Skoots needs a nap so we put him in his pen. And what to my wondering eyes should appear, but a little puppy on our lap because he is a big boy and can jump out of his pen. We were hoping this would never happen.

Part 3 of crazy day. Andy and I sit down to enjoy Arby's sandwiches. I eat both of mine. Andy has taken a few bites of his. Knock at the door which happens to be the bug man to come and talk to us about our wonderful adventures with creepy crawlers. Thinking nothing of it, we leave Skooter in the house while we show the lovely bug man around. Round 1- I come in and Skooter is sitting patiently by the cupboards. I think to myself "Man, he sure can be a good puppy." Leave again outside another door with the bug man. Round 2- I come in to answer my phone. Skooter is sitting in the same spot waiting. He was perfect. Andy walks in, sits down to eat his sandwich, and nothing was there. Yes, my perfect little boy jumped on the table and ate more than 1/2 of a large Arby's sandwich and finished off all the lettuce on my wrappers. I don't know how I missed the mess of papers all over the floor every time I walked in. I just thought Skooter was being such a good little guy. Needless to say, Skooter was very happy that night. He laid on his back/belly up for a while, pretty sure he was stuffed.

White Family Reunion

Grandpa White is another year older, totalling 98. We celebrated his 98th birthday with a Christmas in July reunion that my great grandma started. It was so nice to visit with family members that live far away. Grandpa White told me all the stories about how he likes to dance with all the ladies at his "new home". He holds them while they dance. :) My great uncle Doug told me about his family. His health is slowly going down hill due to diabetes and other health issues. My mom's family was in charge of the reunion this is year. Although there was much stress in making sure that everything was perfect,everyone enjoyed their time together once the reunion started.

The drive to the family reunion included cooler lids flying off and punch splashing everywhere. We pulled my dad over right before we drove up so my mom would never know and she never knew until later :) Success!

On the hour drive back to my parents house, we saw an accident that didn't look too bad. Pretty much looked like a car drove off the road. After going over a few more hills, we saw a red truck and someone walking down the side of the road. A swear word came out of my mouth when I realized it was my dad. A gust of wind blown a very nice BBQ grill out of my dad's truck. Pieces were everywhere. The top of the grill had broke off the bottom somehow. The only thing holding the "grill area" to the truck was the propane hose. The truck had some good gashes and the tail light was broken. Andy and I tried to help recover as many pieces off the road and side of the road as we can. A couple of grill plates shattered and we had to throw them out of the middle of the road. Over all, we came out with the top of the grill very scratched, the back broken, a few grill plates shattered, and one nob missing. Pretty good for what we were dealing with. Luckily my mom wasn't there.

(Similar picture of what the grill looked like before the wind got a hold of it)

Girls Night Out

During the month of June, my girl cousins, aunts, and neighbor got together for a nice relaxing weekend. We gathered at Anne's house and had a wonder Mexican/American meal. We thought it was Mexican, but I am pretty sure a true Mexican would be disappointed. Josie and I made salsa which turned out wonderfully, if I do say so myself. We stayed up most of the night talking about funny pee-the-pants stories and other crazy memories. I love times like these when family gets together with no stress. We had a big lunch that Saturday with more cousins and aunts. We had a wonderful turn out!
The girls (minus Josie)

Sweet, little Ally licking up a spilt mess









The boys that were good sports to deal with all the estrogen
My handsome puppy enjoyed the cooler weather and playing a little bocce ball with us.

Poopies

Andy and I have had a round of tummy aches lately... can't figure out the culprit either. To make our sickness funny, we have a great poopie chart from my cousin. Disclaimer- those with weak stomachs beware!

Ghost Poopie- The kind where you feel the poopie come out, but there is no
poopie in the toilet.

Clean Poopie- The kind where you poopie it out, see it in the toilet, but there is nothing on the toilet paper.

Wet Poopie- The kind where you wipe your butt 50 times and still feels unwipped, so you have to put some toilet paper between your butt and your underwear, so you won't ruin them with a stain.

Second Wave Poopie- This happens when you're done poopieing and you've pulled your pants up to your knees and you realize that you have to poopie some more.

Pop-A-Vein-In-Your-Forehead-Poopie- The kind were you strain so much to get it out, you practically have a stroke.

Lincoln Log Poopie- The kind of poopie that is so huge, your afraid to flush without first breaking it into little pieces with the toilet brush.

Gassy Poopie- It's so noisy, everyone within earshot is giggling.

Corn Poopie- Self explanatory.

Gee-I-Wish-I-Could-Poopie-Poopie- The kind where you want to poopie, but all you do is sit on the toilet & fart a few times.

Spinal Tap Poopie- That's where it hurts so badly coming out, you'd swear it was leaving sideways.

Wet Cheeks Poopie- (The power dump) The kind that comes out of your butt so fast, your cheeks get splashed with water.

Liquid Poopie- The kind where yellowish-brown liquid shoots out of your butt and splashes all over the toilet bowl.

Mexican Poopie- It smells so bad your nose burns.

Upper Class Poopie- The kind of poopie that doesn't smell.

The Suprise Poopie- You are not even at the toilet because you are sure your about to fart, but OOPS!- a poopie!

The Dangling Poopie- This poopie refuses to drop into the toilet even though you know you are done poopieing. You just pray that a shake or two will cut it loose.

Machine Gun Poopie- The kind of Poopie that goes "rat-tat-tat" as it comes out.

Defining Moments

I have been reflecting on the many struggles, blessings, and lessons that have allowed me to grown into who I am today. I watch people who struggle with family problems or money and I wonder why my life seems easy while others morn. I realize that my life is far from perfect, but I am so grateful for those moments that change me for the better. I remember the time I was the "bad" example of breast stroke for my swim team when I was young. I was so embarrassed. I made a choice that day to be good at at least one stoke or more so I could prove to them I was a good swimmer. I did just that when I was in the top lane for freestyle and backstroke. I learned I could set goals and reach them.

I remember when I got the news that my grandma had died. I didn't know what to do. I felt so alone at college while the family was gathering. She was one of my closest friends. I called her when I had questions about cooking or life while my mom was at work. I remember her sweet spirit every time I cook by a pan she gave me the Monday before she passed. It's like she knew I needed something to have that would remind me that she was still there. I have learned so many life lessons from my grandma. one about family. She always put family first. I want my family put first before any choices in life. Families are the most important unit and my grandma knew that. Now I will engrave that into my heart so my husband and future family know they are my first priority.

I remember the day I received the answer to marry Andy. I remember walking inside the Mt. Timpanogos temple so happy to be sealed to my best friend. I remember being so happy, I couldn't quit smiling. I was overwhelmed by having so many family and friends there to share that special moment with. I know that my grandma and many other family members where there that have passed through the veil.

Now as I get ready to start dental hygiene, I get so excited and yet so nervous. Sometimes I wonder if I will ever make it through mentally, spiritually, and physically. I have worked my butt off for 4 years that I should feel confident in my abilities, but I am shaky still. My thoughts have gone to the reasoning that when you make a correct life changing choice, Satan always has to throw something in the way to prevent that. I have been offered a full time job at the college, but I had to choose the job or dental hygiene school. I will finish school with no interruptions so the job was easy to let go. I will make school a defining moment in my life. I know it will benefit my future family. I know I have family and friends cheering me on, but I know that beyond the veil I have cheerleaders, my future children and past relatives.

I know that we are challenged here on earth with issues specific to us so we may grow. I feel as if we are all pearls being smoothed into something so precious and beautiful that we don't even know our true potential. Life is full of these defining moments, I believe it is how we learn and grow from them that molds us into our eternal selves.

Loupes

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Family Photo

Jacobsen family in front of new home!