Here we go again...

Today is the sabbath and while baby girl is napping I thought I'd take time to update our blog. Man, after making trips to visit our parents in Vegas and in California I've lost track of blogging. It's been over a month now since my last blog. Maybe even longer, but today I'd like to blog about some of the events thats occurred in that time.

2 weeks before Valentine's Day, John had a week or two off from work, so we decided to take a trip to Vegas. Before that, I also planned to visit my parents the week of the 22nd for my dad's 50th birthday. Anyways, before even planning any of these trips, I was a little hesitant to go because I was trying to live according to our budget. I knew that going would interfere with our budget especially since we made a goal to save up for a house. I think a couple days before or a week before going, I went and did a temple session. After attending an endowment session, I had the impression that we needed to go and visit our parents. I was caught up in money and things in this world, that I didn't think about the time we get to spend with our parents. Life is short and at this time as they're getting older, I want to try to spend as much time with them as possible especially since we live quite a distance. I know that our goal is important, but it's something that is never ending. Money will come and go. Payment on a house will most likely be there most of your lifetime, but the time spent with loved ones on this earth and making memories is much more important. Everytime I have a hard time making decisions on something, when it's necessary, I say to myself...'if the Lord came today, would any of those things matter?' 'if I died today, will I be taking any of those things with me?'...Then I knew, saving for just this time can pass so we can go visit our parents. If I died today or my loved one died today, all we'll have is that memory to cherish. And I want Tina to spend more time with her grandparents especially since I never knew or met mine.

We had a great time in Vegas, minus the car accident I got into trying to visit the only temple in Vegas. It left my car totalled. As I was approaching my exit, I looked down at my phone to make sure I was making the right exit, and merging at the same time. As soon as I looked up, it was already too late. I had hit a Ford pick-up truck that had stopped, while going 65 mph. My luck, there were only four vehicles that had stopped in that lane I was merging into, idk for what reason, and as soon as I hit then they started moving. Lame! My airbags didn't go off, but my lipgloss was all over the steering wheel. I was suprised I was ok. I just remember feeling like crap. Haha. Can't describe it any other way, but that. Anyways, the old man I had crashed into was LDS from St. George. I believe he was some coach for a sports team and they were making their way to their tourment. So we called the highway patrol to take note of what happened and after it all, the old man man said, 'It's great that you were trying to go to the temple. My wife and I try to go often too. I'm glad you're okay and everything will be alright'. I'm glad it wasn't any other way and some other person. I'm sure if it was someone from Vegas, I wouldn't hear the end of it. Right after I crashed, I was afraid to call my husband and tell him what happened. Before I left, we got into a little arguement about me going. He wanted for all of us to go to his family brunch, but I reminded him that since he went out last night to the casino, all I wanted to do was go to the temple and check it out. It being the only temple in Vegas. He was upset, I kissed him and said I love you and left. After the accident and later that day, he approached me and apologized for acting the way he did before I left to the temple. He began to cry and said, 'If anything would've happened to you, I don't know what I'd do.' Since then he promised to always leave me with a kiss and I love you no matter what. I think this accident was a great lesson for the both of us. Maybe if he would've had a desire to come with me, I wouldn't get in a car accident. Maybe I should've listened to my husband, and I wouldn't have gotten into the accident. In the end, we were both taught a lesson and blessed that I'm still here with my family. I know that if anything would've happened to me that day, I know that I was trying to do something good. Haha.

After Vegas, John flew back to Utah for work and Tina and I went to California. We were suppose to fly back with daddy, but he suggested we fly from Vegas since it would be cheaper. I didn't want to be away from him for 2 weeks especially it being Valentine's day, but I didn't say anything and it was booked. Of course, he called crying saying he missed us, but I didn't say a word. Lol. Totally knew that would be the outcome. For Valentine's day, I had Pizza, chocolate covered strawberries w/ballons sent to him while staying at his aunt Fika's house. I went out for a pedicure with my mom and aunt :) While in Cali, my mom wanted to celebrate Tina's 1st birthday with my dad's 50th birthday since they wouldn't make it down to Utah for it. Didn't do anything big, but spend time with each other and all my dad wanted was to spend time with his grand kids. Cali visit was fun, but I was looking forward to return home to my love.

Tina turned 1 March, 4th. We didn't do anything big. Just went out to classic skating and didn't invite anyone because we didn't have the budget to pay for everyone. But Tina's aunt whom she's named after wanted to join us and I couldn't decline especially she being my daughter's namesake. Well, we had a blast and Tina enjoyed herself. John and I also took pictures of her smashing into her birthday cake. I wanted to do some outside, but she was a little under the weather that day.

I made her little outfit, banner and headband :)



Baby girl has been walking before she turned 11 months. She's learned so much that it's hard to keep track of. She's now saying hun, babe, and thank you. She is such a little character and makes everyone around her smile and laugh. I'm so honored, grateful, and blessed to be your mother baby girl and I love you so much!

2/1/2013

Didn't know what else to title this post, so I'll leave it with today's date. Just wanted to update the blog :)

Last Saturday, I had the opportunity to attend an endowment session at the Jordan River Temple. Jordan River being the chosen temple because 1. Salt Lake Temple is closed until February 14th, I believe it is and 2. They rent out temple clothing. My husband decided he'd watch Tina and he wanted to watch some UFC fight, so I decided that it would be the perfect oppturnity for me to go. Prior to my going that Saturday, I wanted to prepare myself spirtually. With that being said, I withdrew myself from anything that would harm me from going and I kept a positive outlook on things. Since I play Call of Duty (xbox video game) a lot LOL, I decided it was best that I didn't play. When I do play, I play with a headset so I'm able to communicate with my team. I can also hear the opposing team and when they trash talk or swear at me, I get furious and I'm not proud to say this, but I do the same back. (Don't judge me lol) Therefore I didn't play at all the whole week. Now, I play maybe twice a week and sometimes without the headset. Haha. Anyways, going back to my story, so yeah I didn't play video games, I listened to wholesome music, and I didn't go on fb or ig .I decided that people who brought a negative vibe to our social networking sites were deleted on our friends list. (My preparation for the temple to visit with my Heavenly Father was also preparation for my sustaining as pianist for the relief society, Sunday.)Before I headed out, I dropped my husband and daughter off at aunt Fika's house and found out that I didn't have my wallet on me. I knew I brought it, but I couldn't find it any where. I drove from Taylorsville back to Rose Park (15 min. away) and I looked and looked and still couldn't find my wallet. My wallet, having my recommend inside of it was know where to be found. I was trying to attend the 4:20 pm session, but I was know where in luck to making it on time. After I had a nice scream in my car, I then said a prayer. I felt like Satan was using my wallet being lost as an excuse for me not to go, but I had plenty of time to attend another session. After saying my prayer, I retraced my steps and I found my wallet in the pile of snow outside of my door where I had slipped and almost fell. My father in Heaven was listening and he knew my heart that day. With faith anything is possible. Like today, living in this world, anything and everything will bring distractions and many obstacles to keep us from returning and living with our Heavenly Father again, but with our willingness and faithfulness is what will help us endure to the end. I made it to the 5:20 pm session :) After I got dressed I waited with others in the chapel room where I began to weep. As I listened to the prelude music played by the organ I tried to hold back my tears, but being overwhelmed by the spirit I broke down. Happy tears of course :) I haven't made it to another session after being sealed in the temple and receiving my own endowment. (I've been back once with my mom, but doing initiatories) I was happy and my heart felt good. I knew I was in the right place at the right time!

Now I'm excited and eager to make it to another session. My goal this year is to go to the temple every week. As much as I try to maintain my outside appearence and body, my goal is to do the same for my spirit. Without the spirit, the body is dead. If not every week, once a month or as frequent as I can. Depends on my husbands work schedule, but I will try my best, on my part, to make it and I know doing my part the Lord will follow and provide a way for me to go. John decided he'd join me tomorrow and attend a session. It's a date :) What better place to take the one you love, but to the temple? 420 session it is and we get to make it back for the UFC fight. Haha. The things in this world are for us to enjoy, but not to be abused and taken advantage of.

Past couple weeks...

Not much went down. Doing the usual mother and wife duties at home. Like I mentioned before, I've been called as pianist for relief society. It's not that big, but it's still helping to build up His church and His kingdom. This will help me get back into playing again, I hope. Hmmm....whatelse....I've been able to make it to the gym :) Yay! No more excuses! I haven't been losing as much weight as quick as I want to because I'm lifting weights. I dread working out my legs, but I do T,TH,S and arms M,W,Fri and different ab works out every day. I do cardio 30 min. before lifting and then 15 min after lifting. I'm at 165. I've been in the 160's since after graduating high school and in college. Before I had Tina I was 150. Now my goal weight is 145, but I don't want to look skinny. My arms are starting to look more toned, well I've had them toned, but I want to look buff. Haha. I'm trying to get my 4 pack back, you can start to see my upper abs, but my lower is know where to be found. Lol. That's all flab from pregnancy. My legs have always been thick and the only thing that were some what toned were my calves. I'm trying to burn some fat on them thighs, but I still want to keep it thick and looking more muscular. Ugh...hahaha....

Tina is almost 11 months...

Baby girl you are more active now. You've been getting into everything and anything. You know how to 'uma' (kiss) and pucker up your lips to kiss, peek-a-boo and you'll cover your eyes with your hands, say hi and scrunch up your fingers, and you can say see-sus (Jesus). There's a picture of Jesus on our side table in our living room and you always crawl to it. I'll say Jesus and you'll start smiling and laughing. Sometimes it sounds like you're talking too. It's so cute. Daddy said last Sunday when he was walking around with you at church, you both stopped at a picture of Jesus, and he asked you who it was and you replied back saying 'see-sus'. You can say 'mum' and call every one 'mum' and when you really want dad you'll say 'dad'. You know our phones, when it rings and vibrates you'll crawl over to it and pick it up. Sometimes when we say 'I love you' we can kind of hear you say it too. I'm in the process of potty training you and you've gone potty 3-4 times now. It's hard because you can't quite talk and tell me 'potty' yet. But I'm trying to teach you. Haha. You've been taking 2-4 steps at a time and then sit down. You know you can walk, but prefer to crawl because you can get to things faster. You know the patty cake song, you know how to defend yourself and when someone scares or hits you, you give them the 'uuuhhh' sound with a little fist throw hahaha I did not teach you that...grandma and grandpa bought you this toy where you have to place shaped blocks into its right shaped hole or whatever you call it. Lol, but you know how to. You help me put a way your blocks. I don't even have to tell you. When I open up the bag, you know to pick the blocks up and put it a way. You love to sing and dance. Today you were singing and dancing with daddy. Haha. It was the cutest thing ever. Lol. Baby girl you still love to read or have me read. Lol. Sometimes you love to throw tantrums out of the blue. You love to give mommy a hard time, but I still love you and always will love you. We get into little fights, but we forgive and forget and make up. When you know mommy's upset you're quick to give uma's and of course mommy can longer be upset. Last week, mommy was just very emotional and began to cry, you crawled over to mommy and knelt down by me and kept giving mommy umas. 'Ummmm...ummmmma.' You even patted mommy's face while uma-ing mommy. You touched my heart that night, and I want you to know that I'm grateful to have you as my first. I love you so much. You are a very smart and beautiful baby girl and I'm blessed and will forever be grateful to our Heavenly Father for sending you to us. We love you baby girl!!!!! Thank you for being such a happy and out going baby.

THE END. Lol. Laundry is done, Tina's finally asleep and it seriously took me 2 hours just to blog this. Haha. Oh the joys of motherhood! Finished and G'night!