Miranda sings

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Miranda loves to sing for anyone. Make a request and she'll do what she can to fulfill it for you. She is that great to her fans. Ha ha ha Enjoy.
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An amazing Christmas gift - wouldn't you say?

Love it!

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girlfriends vs boyfriends

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Nation's Girlfriends Unveil New Economic Plan: 'Let's Move In Together'

Twisted Christmas

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As I sit here listening to Twisted Sister's Christmas album I can't help but smile. I've been a bummer mood all month not really caring whether Christmas came or not. LAME, I know - but we don't judge. It took a while but I love Christmas! And I'm not afraid to admit that Twisted Sisters had a lot to do with it. Ha ha ha, wow. Yes it really was that easy.

So one thing I love about this season is how much more friendly people become. Whether it is someone in your life or a stranger at the store you are bound to see it.

I just wanted to wish you all the merriest of a Christmas!

xoxo

a merry mormon christmas?

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This is why the late shows are worth staying up for...



all in fun of course

Brilliant and hilarious! Love it

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The Beard cap

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The beard caps refer to a traditional cap called “lambshed-hood” which was used in Iceland by farmers who in heavy snowstorms had to walk long distances between their sheds and to the neigboring farms. The cap covered both head and neck and had only a small opening for the face.
100% Icelandic wool, five different colors and two shapes.

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put a smile on my face...

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JOY

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Follow through

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So when someone tags you on their blog is there a time frame of following through on your end. Or can it just be done when you want? I piddle around a lot these days...on other peoples blogs and avoid posting anything on mine. However seeing as I love Alexa I'm going to follow through now rather than later.

So here it is-in no particular order 10 facts all about me. If disinterested you can skip down to my top 10 list of things that make me happy. And if you don't want to read about me than what are you doing on my blog?? Just sayin'


When I was a youngster I would go to my grandparents dairy farm. I loved everything about it and there were times we were told not to do certain things. Well I didn't listen one of those times and afterwards I learned that sometimes it is best just to listen. Parents on occasion really do prove to know more than kids. Case in point; we would swim in the canals during the hot summer days and it was so much fun! But than there were the ditches used for irrigation. We were to avoid them because if the water was high and moving fast enough you'd be gone in a flash. Well it looked fun - and I just wanted to test the waters out. So I got in and can I tell you if I could've been out faster than I got in heck yes I would have. Unfortunately I was a good half mile down before I even was able to attempt to pull myself out. Holy scary - but the biggest bummer wasn't that I could have drowned but that it scuffed up the bottom of my favorite swimsuit! The one my mum told me not to wear while in the canals. Ha so lesson learned. I never got in the ditch again nor did I ever speak of it until now.


I guess that knocked off more than just one fact about me, wouldn't you say? I mean obviously you know now that I didn't listen very well and defied my elders. So we'll move on to say number four, sounds fair, eh?


I'm scared of needles and to attempt to overcome that phobia I donated blood regularly every 8 weeks for 18 months. Umm yeah and that whole cure me of my phobia-it didn't work.


So now what number are we one? 6? Sounds good to me!


I love my handwriting and I used to be so ocd about having it perfect that after taking my notes in my classes - if I'd messed up I would rewrite them in their entirety to ensure they were pretty to look at.


I got in a car with a stranger once when I was about 7. Scary, right? Umm thinking about it today ABSOLUTELY! But at the moment nah. I was just happy to get a ride to swim team. And to call him a stranger isn't the truth. I knew him but I didn't know how I knew him. He knew me but I couldn't place him and to this day still can't figure out who he was. But hey at least I wasn't late to swim practice!


We went to Vail as a family one summer and stayed in the condos that had the most amazing pool and driving range behind us. I loved it, what I remember of it anyways. But all the condos looked the same so I walked into what I thought was ours. Yeah it wasn't. Wanna know how I knew? Because there were ash trays all over and it smelled like beer. I looked around the place for a few minutes until a lady saw me and asked if I was lost. I told her I didn't think I was but seeing her confirmed that I was in fact lost. She helped me find my way home. Another moment for a mother to panic - eek.


I think these above stories can count as ten facts proving my ability to not think things through. So moving onto the next list.



My top 10 things I love!

I love pretty much everything!

Let's see I love Burts Bees chapstick and have since about the 8th grade! LOVE IT! 9 times out of 10 I always have one on me.

I hands down love to be in the kitchen baking and cooking! It truly can make things seem so much better. I really love trying new recipes and love it even more when I love how it turns out!

I love CD's over iPod any day. There's just something about that ownership it gives me.However I do like that I can watch movies on the go from a teeny screen ;) ha ha

I really love to read; and even more so if I get to do it with someone. Whether in a book club or reading with children or having someone read to me. I love it in all way shapes and forms. Even on CD! ha ha

I love to snuggle up with a nice thick quilt and take naps! It is the best remedy to bad days.

Gilmore Girls. Need I say more??

I love nail polish! I am an OPI snob and own too much for my own good. I paint my nails as often as possible and love it even more when I opt for a salon pedicure! Doorway to my SOLE here I come! {if you live in the Denver area it is the best place ever! It's at Cherry Creek}

I have grown to love my scars. Wanna know why?? Because it's okay to have silly looking battle wounds from surgery. Because it's a daily reminder to evaluate things I take for granted. Like walking for instance!

I love my friends! Even the ones that come for a moment and then blink they're gone. I love the ones that were there and pop in and out of my life. I love the new ones I make and I love be able to recognize that friends are a gift to bless our lives! They will if we but allow it! They are proof that my prayers are heard!

And last I love kids! I think they are brilliant and wise and funny and loving! What joy they bring to my life!!

and to now tag some others...let's see in no particular order I love these girls, I love their blogs, and more importantly I love their friendship!

 But now I'm too tired to link and tag you girls so go ahead and grab a tag and join in the fun! I'm pretty sure you all know who you are! You are the ones that survived this post ;) No but really quick Jenn, Kell, TawnaKins, ChelseyMichelle, Gina, Andrea, Jeane, Lori, JessV, PhillyJess, And well come one come all join in on the fun. Cathy, Tiffany, Brenda, you guys get the idea. I love you all and now share some facts with me about you! LOVES*

take a moment

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Baby it's cold outside...

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For those of you in the Denver area....one stinkin word is all I need to use describing the weather. FRIGID! Ooh it is so bitter cold out and today it was actually warmer! Hallelujah!

Anyways I mixed up a batch of dough to make some gingerbread famdeezys! It was all set to be pure bliss...and then the worst thing ever happened!! The cookie cutters are missing! AHHHH

What am I to do? I mean sure I have a pretty snowflake I could use and it would potentially make a beautiful cookie. But what about that crazy family I was going to create?! What of them? And how would I be able to make these lil beauties? Bummer, eh?

A warm December

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Today marks the day of an experience that at the young age of 11 touched my heart and has since impacted my life. I'd love it if you would read this article and than perhaps you will know of the imprint it left on me. I have many memories and I know I often share with you the good ones. Well this is one that truly brings to light the true meaning of Christmas. Love to you all xoxo

Vancouver or bust!

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I am getting SO excited for the Olympics you guys! I love everything about them! It's kickoff is in February and it's never too early to remind ya'll of the amazingness to come. I came across this lil gem of a commercial from one of their sponsors. love it! Hope you do to-loves*

anyone for a snow day?

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Movie Marathon week! I call it that because what else am I going to do when I can't drive and I'm bored out of my mind because I'm sick of reading? So movie time it is! I just finished watching Nights in Rodanthe with my mum and I decorated the downstairs Christmas tree! Now off to watch Taken with the lil sis and work on writing some Christmas cards! I love snow days!

oh the joy of family togetherness

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Send your own ElfYourself eCards

What would you think if I sang out of tune?

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I've been wondering what it is exactly that makes it so easy for me to not want friends.
Is it that I found myself in recovery mode in my bed for several months? Or is it who I am but try to overcompensate for it by being that friend? You know 'that' friend. I'm sure we all play that card at times. Don't get me wrong, I love socializing - that is at least I thought I did. Until that ill fated day arrived where I was drugged and just out of surgery. I all of a sudden was very choosy of who I wanted to interact with and let me tell you; it was a limited circle. And those that were there I treated down right horribly. That's how I view it anyways. It makes me sick when I have flash backs to the hospital and the things I said to others and the way I responded. My attitude has been sorely affected. It has been a long recovery process; one of which I'm still undergoing. I know that jumping into this next surgery may make it worse but hopefully it won't get the best of me and I can nip this silly attitude in the butt. I blame it on many different sources but who am I kidding...I choose to respond to the circumstances. I am the one that enables the affect things have on me. Hopefully I can continue to recognize my shortcomings and build a stronger mechanism within to allow for a more submissive attitude. Either way I knew going into these surgeries that it would change me. I'll do whatever it takes to ensure I don't let this opportunity to be a stronger and better me go to waste. Until then know that I love life, perhaps there are moments I dislike but overall LOVE is the name of the game. I hope you all are well! And enjoying this festive holiday season! Love to you*

And a quote to leave you with...I used to read up on Maya Angelou all the time while I was in high school and something I read of hers once has always stayed with me. Perhaps it will do the same for you. "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

a reunion of sorts

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Remember when Dorothy is reunited with Toto after He runs away from Miss Gulch? Throughout all of Dorothy's experience in Oz - Toto was her saving grace and guiding light. He knew what she needed but ultimately she chose in the end. But Toto was always there to get her out of the thick of it all when she was in need. I have a 'Toto' in my life...I've begun recognizing just that over the last 12 weeks or so. No matter what I have a friend, who I can always trust, and turn to. And if I but communicate with Him - I know He shall hear me. Do you perhaps feel that in your own lives? It's at times hard to remember but the knowledge of it is there, trust it!

you can learn how to be you in time

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So I took a three week trip to Utah to visit family. In that time I kind of lost track of time-who am I kidding I never am able to keep on top of my busy schedule. Well I just settled in after being home a day and pulled out my calendar. You guys it is devastating...I am hanging my head because reality has hit me. I have three appts this week and let's not even think about what next week will bring. But all is well because in meeting with my PT yesterday he gave me great relief in knowing that I'm coming along great in recovery. He helps me see the things that I don't. He has worked with me for six months now on and off and He knows my strengths and weaknesses better than I do at times. It is so wonderful to have those experiences in our lives, isn't it? What's that saying? REMEMBER THE LITTLE THINGS IN LIFE FOR ONE DAY YOU MAY LOOK BACK AND REALIZE THEY WERE THE BIG THINGS. Well that is how this whole surgery recovery process has been for me. There are so many things that I have dealt with the majority of my growing up years that put me in this place I am in now. And PT helps me recognize what a significant role they have had on who I am. Those little things are now big ah ha moments and it is wonderful being able to draw from those experiences and become stronger.

Dear Santa, define naughty...

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It's that wonderful time of year again!!!

CHRISTMAS
have you all been behaving yourselves in hopes that you make the nice list? 


Dear Mother Nature, I've heard there is a storm moving towards my house. Will you please be sure it happens and that it isn't just talk. I look forward to it - I love the snow and I really want it come down so that I can go play in it! And silly commuters they are the ones that choose to make it a chore not an activity. So don't worry about them.

Dear music artists, Bring on the Chirstmas music! I think it is the best thing ever and although others may call my obsession a lil much it is just barely enough for me! Love it!! So please don't clog up my ears with the weird new age modern mumbo jumbo Christmas yakkity yak but just the fun classics. Is that too much to ask?

Dear artificial tree makers, You make me happy! If not for you my dream of one day having a white and pink tree adorn my house would be just that-a deram. But until that day I'll just enjoy the casa of my mum and pops house with two Christmas trees. Yay for lit trees with loads of ornaments adorning the branches! I love it!

Dear Louisa May Alcott, thank you for creating the wonderful world of the March sisters. They bring me joy each and every Christmas. I will forever love that they made a movie out of your brilliant words!

And dear hot cocoa industry, I will forever love you till the day I die. You make my heart melt with your delicious chocolaty goodness. Brilliant!

Dear city of Paris, Thank you for introducing me to your wonderful tradition of Buche de Noel! Long live the yule log!!
 

The Proof of this Joy in Me!