And there it is ladies and gentlemen

This morning I had no intentions to watch the 44th President Inauguration but seeing as how its the ONLY thing on TV and I have a lot to do on the computer (including blogging) I figured ok why not? I couldn't believe the size of the crowd and also how long the Reverend's prayer was (different story different day)! I was saddened to see former President Bush leave office because 1) we believe in God 2) he doesn't agree with abortion and 3) he just looks like a friendly guy or grandpa figure that you'd want to kick back and talk with. What an emotional day for all. However, a great feeling of pride filled my heart as I saw the size of the crowd and crowds around the nation supporting him. It was nice seeing people who wouldn't normally be supporting the United States of America were there this morning and were happy to be there. In all my day, I'm pretty sure this President has had more support than any other which gives me hope that this country can pull together. Can it happen? In my opinion yes. Will it happen while President Obama is in office? Who knows because he has a big job ahead of him. I think there are more people motivated now more than ever to unite which can only be a good thing.



Wow I woke up optimistic today. Lets just hope it stays for 4-8 years. haha!

Dealing with Boredum

So today I slept in and I felt ok about it because I totally wiped out all of the cleaning/laundry/organizing yesterday. I'm trying to tie up lose ends around the house. Yes its a small house but there are piles everywhere. I was talking to Cody about it last night and that most of it is his stuff...aka crap...and his exact words were, "babe, its hard for me to clean. You are trying to undo a whole life of learning." ***

***=I'm not going to comment on that.... Just think of something sarcastic.

Oh this is the bed set I got for Christmas. I love it!

The rest of the day I finished binding a quilt which I'm thinking about selling but its hard for me to do that because I get attached to them so easily...specially because my blood, sweat and tears go into them. I love this quilt. It is a Christmas quilt but I know we could use the extra cash right now. Maybe I'll put it on ebay and see what happens.

What do ya think?

Also I have eaten two packs of ramen. The first one was easy to eat....its was the second pack that I started gagging. I'm sorry...2 packs is 2 packs too many! I choked down a grill cheese sandwich as well but it put the ramen to shame.

Anything else I did consisted of blogging (obviously), texting, facebook and email. Cody doesn't get home for another two hours so I guess I'll continue wasting time and playing Mah Jong on the computer. I sure enjoyed staying home and finishing things and being a little (?) wife and the best part was having the windows open and letting the sunshine in! It was a beautiful day. I even took a shower and blow dried my hair but didn't straighten it....enjoy the picture.

(at least I put on makeup)

A Clever Title

Ok so I didn't know what to title this post. Should I have titled it, "When it rains, It poors" or "Just my Luck" or "How bout that Economy" or "Its a Wonderful Life" or "I Never Claimed to be a Quick Learner" or "Seriously???" or "Another Testimony Moment"....yeah I couldn't decided either so it became "A Clever Title" because lets be honest, there are too many names for it.

Today turned out to be a pretty awful day. I got up after sleeping in till 11:30 and took a nice power walk with Cody around the "neighborhood"...ok apartment complex. I then ate an egg sandwich and took a shower and made my merry way to work. Well I was working hard when I got to work. Ya know doing what I was supposed to unlike many others. Everyone knows that people are getting laid off and I thought for sure I was safe, afterall, Cody and I have been praying that we can both keep our jobs and maintain the hours. I thought we had struggled enough already after I had lost my last job/moved. (Is anyone else seeing the pattern?) I thought I was humbled before back when we moved yet I am proven wrong once again. At work we were all guessing who would go next. The pervert. The old man who can't walk. The lady everyone runs from. The continually late guy. I'll admit I never thought it would be me but as soon as the manager told me that Miss Mary (she didn't call her Miss nor do I think she is all that Mary. Life Ruiner is more like it.) wanted to see me in her office and I knew right away. I prayed the whole way upstairs that she was telling me I was doing a great job (wishful thinking right?) She told me to sit down oh excuse me "to have a seat"...like any lady would do remember she is a Miss! Right away I wanted to tell her where to go but I sat down. Listened to her spill about how my numbers aren't high enough (I guess she is unaware of the economy and NO one is shopping). I finally caught my breath and told her what I thought about Dillard's policies and hows its total crap (not the exact words I used) and how can someone who is turned in for sexual harrassment continually keep his job and then I get laid off for my numbers being "significantly" down. Horse. Total horse. I will say in my defense, I didn't call her an S.O.B so I must be learning a little. I do look back at the EA Glass experience and laugh (still hold a grudge) so I'm sure I will at this experience as well....maybe.

So yes, I loved today. I guess something amazing could come of this, such as last time I got a job at Dillards and about the time we were recovering from our last humbling experience, we're going through another one. Oh what do I need to learn this time? Not to swear at all? Mercy. I think my heart just stopped for a little bit. Oh how I'm quick to forget the Lord in these situations. Sad and true. There's what I need to learn. .....believe me, I'm learning.

Ok this is the advice I've received today.
Cody, after I finished yelling at him like it was his fault, "Don't worry we'll make it somehow."

Mom, after she listened to all of my frustrations and I told her I was going to call HR is Arkansas and she asked "who are you going to talk to?" I said, "I don't know Mr. Dillard." (In my defense, I was distracted by the traffic.) She ended up busting up laughing which made me laugh and chill out a bit. Thanks mom.

Danae, in her manish voice "oh wow, well something good will come of it."

Ryan, "Somehow things always work out. That's why I do whatever I want."

Rustin, "Oh you hated that job anyways. This is a blessing."

Dad, "How is that pervert still employeed?"

I came a realization today that I am the average American and that wasn't all bad. It did feel a little comforting to know that someone else is in the same situation or worse and Obama is going to help SO much starting Tuesday. Put those plans to action sir I'm waiting.

So that's my day. Lets hear about yours!

"son of Asneeze" "Bless you"

If you've ever seen Robin Hood Men in Tights you'll know what I'm talking about

Anyways I don't know about the rest of the world but sneezing always comes at the most inoppurtune (sp?) times. Like for instance this morning I had just finished my bran flakes (yes I'm old and have to eat that crap. I gag every morning but they get the job done.) I had just barely put the last bite in my mouth and swallowed when I started sneezing. Also, when I sneeze it is never just once or twice. It is at least 7 times and they aren't lady sneezes either where I cover my mouth at least when I'm by myself. I let it out there. I make noise. Lots of noise. In fact, I've even sneezed on a few friends (and yes we got some of the best laughs at those time and yes we're still friends) And I always have to blow my nose afterwards. Well I tried to keep my mouth shut so the "leftovers" wouldn't fly out. Seven sneezes later, I have to vacuum!

However, the worst is when you're at work helping a customer and you have a cold! I have plenty of stories but I'll spare the details. Lets just say I carry hand sanitizer with me at those times because I do cover my mouth. I have left proof and DNA on clothes at Dillards!

Pictures from 2008

This is before we moved from "The Cube" in Thatcher

Nope not pregnant. Honest. I know its hard to believe from the look of things.

Tara and Trace when they came to visit in November. Cute Trace.
Even CUTER Tara. They were meant for each other.Mom on her birthday at Texas Roadhouse. YEEEE HAWWW!

Temple lights

So gorgeous. If I was getting married in December, I would've taken all my pictures at night with the lights on. How cool would that be?

Rustin and his leg lamp like the one from The Christmas Story

Grandma Leone...who I'm named after

Christmas Day 2008

Alive and Well but you probably already knew that

Well this is the first time I've used the internet on our new computer...yes thats what Cody bought "me" for Christmas. I was estatic to say the least. And him...well words can't describe but I'll sure try. Just imagine a little 4 year old at Christmas gettin the best remote control airplane and how he jumped up and down. (I threw that in for Lamar because he likes remote planes) Well in this case it was a 24 year old on Christmas jumping up and down...hey I never claimed to have married the most mature guy. haha jk babe. Anyways we can't seem to get a good signal inside our house so I've been sitting on the porch...actually on the cement (still in my work clothes...I got off at 6) because that is where the best signal is! Nevermind that my pants will need another washing (doesn't happen often enough believe me) and that my hands are ice because balancing the check book took much longer than expected, and if the computer was advanced it would tell me to get my butt inside before my phalanges fall off because it is about oh 35 degrees tonight but it feels like negative 27...yes 27, I've had to pee since I came out here, and I can hear Cody in the front room laughing at the television (that thing gets more laughs from him than I do so I don't mind listening to it) and he closed the sliding door and said, "sorry babe its just too cold." I thought "..............." ok well you don't want to know my thoughts. I will give him credit though, he brought me a blanket without me asking. What a doll. Oh and did I mention that the neighbors kids are fighting again. Lots of f words and a cop just drove by with a spotlight....man I am dedicated. Nevermind that the spirit is no longer dwelling in my honorable presence (who am I kidding?)

Side note, I just read Cody what I wrote when he came to check on me and he locked me out for what I wrote. I love it when I'm hilarious. Indeed I miss blogging far too much.

Work has been excellent besides the constant negativity, perverts who I wish I could sue, (The tune, "if I only had a dollar comes to mind") awesome hours, not knowing if I'll get laid off or get a pay cut (highly likely), and inventory is this weekend. I go in at 9 pm get off at 3 am if we're lucky then go in the next day at 8 pm till 4 am. Looking forward to it.

Cody has been enjoying not going to school but he has about 11 days till he goes back. We're hoping the money from his financial aid (a joke really) will buy us a printer because it costs .16 to print. Wow ASU you rock! Play guitar hero haha. (random)

I have yet to lose weight. My goal this year is to make meals and learn to cook/bake better. My other goal is to lose weight. I set myself up for failure. Please no one try to encourage me to lose it. It gets rather annoying no offense just being honest. Like every other American/human I will lose the weight when I am darn well ready and I do realize that yes it could be too late by then. I'll take my chances. :D Sorry skinny sister and sister in laws who love working out and eating right!

Cody and I have indeed been blessed throughout our lives. We look back and wonder how the heck did we ever make ends meet? I have a strong fervent testimony of prayer and tithing. I'm thankful I have Cody there to encourage me and help me along. Sometimes when the bills roll in, we wouldn't have enough for rent, car, insurance and tithing (yes they all get paid on the first...I planned that well). We always pay our tithing first and wa la blessings! Gotta love the gospel and the knowledge we have.

I guess I'll be the first to write about this but this past week has been a bearer of bad news about loved ones. I just want those family members to know that our prayers are with them. It leaves me speechless in so many ways as to what to write for words of hope and encouragement. The best thing I can come up with is I LOVE YOU! Turn your problems to the Lord and have faith in Him.

I have caught up on most people's blogs tonight but my fingers have slowed dramatically so I think its time to call it a night. I love you all and miss you dearly. I cried while reading about people's lives and have left a little piece of my love (salt) behind on the cement....the ones that are now turning to ice because its not negative 46 and feels like negative 72 (not exaggerating). I wish I had more to say tonight which I'm sure I could come up with something but I'll be honest, I still have to pee. I'm starting to dance and rock in my chair. We all know how that is and if you don't, just go on a road trip with my dad to Texas where he only stops two times if you're lucky. Once for me to puke and once for my mom! No wonder we were so dehydrated once we hit our destinations....he never let us buy drinks! haha.