The Lord DOES provide!

I felt the need to express my gratitude for the many blessings that our family receives on a daily basis. I remember years ago feeling like things happened by chance or sometimes not even at all. I am so happy now that I am able to recognize true blessings as they come and look for the hidden blessings in my daily trials.
Today me and Clint were discussing our worries about the coming week and feeling like our budget was not going to allow us to feed our family for the coming weeks, then today Clint received a call from a friend, he ordered two roll cages, two Rhino seats & two sets of Seat Brackets. What a true blessing! I think the greatest part about it though is that Clint recognizes why things happen to us too...he made the comment, "I am so grateful that *someone* is watching out for us." I know that in the past me and Clint have somewhat lacked on our part of having Faith. But now we do KNOW that things WILL happen if we do our very best and strive to live the way that Heavenly Father would want us to...and if they don't happen, then it just wasn't meant to be. I made a glass block that sits in our kitchen that says the word "FAITH" right on it, just to remind us each and EVERY day...that it takes Faith to move forward. I think that having Faith also shows our Father in Heaven that we are willing to rely on him FIRST, before leaning on the world and worldly things...in return, we receive our MANY blessings because Heavenly Father is showing us his appreciation. Now, I know that me and Clint are NOT perfect by any means....but I do know that we TRY each and every day to be better.
I must add also, that even though it is EXTREMELY hard to lose loved ones....I KNOW that I have great comfort in knowing that they are still with us and do watch out for us daily. I find myself having many thoughts about Grandma Madolyn and Grandma Echo...so I am sure they are here watching over us more than we may think. I love these two women and miss them dearly! I am sure that without them, things would probably be different for us right now!

Happy Birthday BRAYDEN!!!!

Yes, I am the lamest sister EVER! Cuz...A. I got this picture off of Skyler's Page & B. Kellie beat me to wishing you Happy Birthday first!

Anyways, I hope you have an AMAZING day! Brayden you are growing up so fast it scares me! You have become such an awesome and HANDSOME young man and I am so proud to call you my little BRO! Keep your head in the books and enjoy your sports...AND keep away from the girls!!!! (Ha Ha!) Although, I am sure they will be calling in no time....you little HOTTIE you!

Love ya bud!

UEA Weekend

Last weekend we went to Mesquite, NV to visit Clint's Grandma. The weather was beautiful and we all had a fun time. Clint's family decided to join us at the last minute and I think it made it even greater for the kids because they had MORE friends to play with. We had a wonderful visit with Grandma Phyllis, she always makes us feel right at home...although, for some reason we ALWAYS tend to eat more at GRANDMA'S! We will definitely have to plan another trip in the NEAR future! Clint sure loves and looks up to his grandma and it is always so hard for him and us to leave!
Here are some pictures:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

SKYLER MICHELLE!!!!!!!!!!!

I hope your day is SPECIAL.....because you deserve it! You are such a Beautiful, Inspired Special Girl....I LOVE YOU SO MUCH and I thank Heavenly Father every day for sending you to our family! Never forget who YOU are Sky because you have qualities that ANYONE would be lucky to be blessed with from the beginning. Your spirit is such a treasure. Love Ya little Sis!

National Walk-To-School Day

Today all of the kids at Rocky Mountain Elementary were encouraged to walk to school to practice their safety skills. The kids were asked to wear yellow shirts and walk as groups...kind of like a walking school bus. Since Kory usually rides the bus with Brock, this was all-new for him. Although it was ABSOLUTELY FREEZING, it sure was a great experience...Kory kept saying his legs were tired at one moment and then he would want to race me at another, then he wanted to see who could jump the farthest. (I really had to hold back considering my legs are as long as he is tall) We talked about Star Wars, Aliens, Halloween Costumes coming to life....etc, you know, the normal six year old boy conversation. It was really great to have some one-on-one time with my Sweet Kory.

Note: The reason why Brock did not walk with us is because his class is on a different schedule because he is in the State Program.

Tag...YOUR IT - #4

My friend HRH tagged anyone who wanted to play.....so, I thought, WHY NOT?
The tag goes like this. Go to your pictures, open the fourth folder & post the fourth picture.
Here is mine....

This is a picture of Brock at Moab back in April. We had gone with a large group and followed along all of the other Rhino's. Some of the sites where the group stopped gave me much anxiety because there were very LARGE cliffs and so I wouldn't allow my kids to get out of our Rhino. On this particular ride that we went on, if you look far back behind where Brock is standing is where the rest of the group had gone, apparently there was another large drop off and I didn't think my kids would want to sit in the Rhino for another stop, so we went down this small ravine so that the kids could get out and play...we had a great time! And Brock sure looks Happy!

So...I pass on this tag to anyone that would like to play along! (Hint, Hint....Kellie, Skyler, Shannon, Sasha)

I LOVE October

October is such a great month...the weather is cooling down, the leaves are changing colors, Halloween Candy, Halloween Decor, HALLOWEEN!!!!! I LOVE to decorate for October, and so do the kids! Last night we got out some of our decor and started putting them around the house, here is what we have so far....






And of course I can't forget to send out a HAPPY BIRTHDAY wish to all those in my family! Happy Birthday to Mathew (nephew), Brooklyn (niece), Trevor (Brother-In-Law), Skyler (Lil Sis), Brayden (Lil Bro), Justin (Brother-In-Law), Cheltsea (Sister-In-Law) & Ethan (Nephew)....whew! I sure hope that I didn't forget ANYONE....and if I did, don't feel bad...I tend forget EVERYTHING anymore! I hope all of your Birthdays are WONDERFUL and you have a very special day!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!