Simply Blessed

Happy Anniversary Dave!

Michelle — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:05:07 +0000

Ten Things I Would Like To Have Right Now

Michelle — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 19:42:33 +0000

1. Long red hair like Ariel… yes, I’m obsessed with the Little Mermaid! At any given time, I’ve been known to break into “Part of this World”… so be warned.

2. A fit body like this! After five kids, I’m sure it’s not going to happen without a tummy tuck- but I’m working on it!

3. Tons of money! (possibly to get said tummy tuck above!)

4. A cupcake from Sugar Kneads Cakery, which yes… I know goes against #2 but seriously people… who could resist?

5. A romantic getaway with just my hubby! Yes… we just got back from the beach, but that was with the kids- so no romance could occur!

6. A full body massage since I just worked out (to get #2!) and everything hurts right now!

7. A new pair of Madden Girl sandals! I LOVE Madden Girl shoes!

8. A cute “Sex in the City” style dress that reminds me of Charlotte’s classic style!

9. All my kids in one house. I really hate that the older two are grown and on their own. :(

10. To NOT have to do summer quarter at school. I’m taking a computer class and my second psychology- which are both online and easy classes… but I’m still kicking and screaming that I have to get them over with when I’m having fun relaxing and just being with my family! Blech…

So what about you? What’s your ten things you would like to have right now?!

Dad Life: Happy Father’s Day!

Michelle — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 16:07:59 +0000

Happy Father’s Day to all the wonderful Dads out there!

Classes, New Babies, Friends and Injuries!

Michelle — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:49:15 +0000

It’s been a few months since I posted and I actually took my blog offline for a while. Long story short… school almost kicked my butt! The last two anatomy and physiology classes really took up all my time but I managed to come out of them with my 4.0 GPA intact! I’m taking somewhat of a break for the summer- only taking a few online classes that are easy. Fall semester I will finish my pre-reqs with microbiology. I’m not looking forward to it!

On the family front, life is going well. A few bumps in the road but things are good for the most part. Megan, my oldest, is expecting my first grandchild this November! I’m really excited about it, especially since we found out last Tuesday that it’s going to be a GIRL! I already cannot wait to hold her! You’d think after five children of my own that I’d be OVER the baby stuff… not so much! I’ve already hit the stores shopping for this little princess that will soon be joining our family :) Oh and I’m not planning on going by an “old lady” grandma name, so I think I’ve narrowed my choice down to Gigi!

This weekend, we are headed to Florida for a little R&R. It’s been years since we actually had a family vacation so we are excited! Devin and Makenzie have never seen the ocean so I cannot wait to see the awe on their faces when they finally see it. It’s so much fun watching them experience new things :) Madison is already headed to the beach with a church group and we will pick her up on Monday, then she will spend the rest of the week with us. She’s lucky… she gets to spend the whole week at the beach! I found out that an online friend of mine, who had her son the same time we had Devin, will be at the same beach the same time we are! We’ve exchanged numbers and plan on having dinner or something together while there. I cannot wait! I love meeting online friends in real life. I have better online friends than I do in real life friends for the most part (no offense to anyone!). Speaking of online friends… my friend Stacy and her daughter Addison are coming back to see me again this year! HERE is the post where they visited last year! I’m so happy they get to come back. The only downside of having online friends is that you never know when you’ll get to see them again.

On another note, while picking up Makenzie yesterday, I tore my coracoacromial ligament in my shoulder. Let me just say, it’s quite painful. Worst of all, it’s on my right shoulder and I’m right handed so I’m really struggling with doing much of anything. Oh the joys of growing older I suppose. I’m hoping it will heal itself because I do not have time for surgery at this point!

So that’s a small update on me and some of the family. There will be more to come I’m sure, but that’s all I have for now since I’m packing for the beach!

Winds of Change

Michelle — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:42:41 +0000

The winds of change are blowing rampant in my life right now. The word change is described as this:

to make the form, nature, content, future course, etc., of (something) different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone: to change one’s name; to change one’s opinion; to change the course of history.

That last line, to change the course of history, really speaks to me. Since I began school last summer, I’ve done nothing but change. I have changed my thinking, changed what I expect to get out of life, and changed in what I expect from others in relationships close to me.

I’m tired of settling for less than everything. I’ve proven to myself through hard work, sweat and tears that I’m a pretty smart chick who has lots of talent to offer this big world. My whole life up until this point has been based around settling for less because I felt like I couldn’t attain or didn’t deserve more.

Not anymore.

I can change the course of history- I can pretty much do anything I set my mind to. I can expect to get everything I ever wanted out of life and will not accept anything less. I can walk away from those toxic people in my life that only drain me. I can be with those people who love me for me- wholly and completely. I can keep my 4.0 GPA all through school and get into the nursing program! I can, and I WILL!

My life right now reminds me of the strong winds of a tornado blowing through a town- while it may seem catastrophic at the time and what was old gets broken down and rearranged- after the rain comes the rainbow. In the wake of all the destruction, the sun comes shining through. And the new day is sure beautiful. Stay tuned friends, my beautiful new day is coming soon!