Here is a different but kind of fun post.


1. If every job paid $50,000 a year, and you had no physical or mental limitations, what would you do? I don't think 50,000 is enough .. . . lets say 100,000 . . I can easily live off of that. Other than being a mom ( obviously) . . I would love to have a job in marketing, or some sort of research, and most recently after having the baby, I would love to be a nurse or a doctor ( can't handle needles though, so that's not going to be happening anytime soon.)


2. What is your current church calling and what do you like about it? pianist in primary . . . been in there for 3 years. . . We live in a fast growing neighborhood, and as much as I love primary, 3 years and 4 ward splits, has caused me to only know about 6 women in the ward . . . .so I guess one thing I like about it is, I know who all of the kids in the ward are, and I can kind of keep my eye out for who I can use for babysitters in the next few years.


3. Name a person you regularly encounter (outside your family) who brightens your day. it would have to be the girls at work. . . because outside of my family, they are the only people I really see on a regular basis. . they are so kind and loving, and accepting of me.


4. In twenty years, what do you think you will miss most about your life now? Little babies. . . hopefully I won't be too far from having grandchildren at that point though, so I will get to live that new chapter of my life.


5. What’s something you appreciate about your spouse? He doesn't look for the acceptance of other people. He doesn't feel he needs to please them or do something that will make them like him. He does just what he thinks is right. Unfortunatly this is also something that drives me crazy, only because I am constantly looking for that acceptance. shortcoming on my part. but I am actually getting more and more to the point that I care more about being a good wife and mother than appearing to be a good wife and mother.


6. What is your favorite routine, household chore? Vacuuming . . . . If I am to the point of vacuuming, then the rest of the room is probably pretty clean. . . and if it's clean, I am more relaxed.

7. What’s a book you return to occasionally (besides the scriptures)? The Majesty of God's law, and Discourses of Brigham Young.


8.Favorite Small Pleasure. I love it when matt kisses me on the nose.


9. Favorite time of the day? Mornings. . . its quiet and It is usually just me and Selene. Great bonding time.


10. Name a person who performed what they thought was a small act of service, but ended up being a big deal to you: My sister Whitnee came to watch Selene while I put in my last two weeks of work . . . Huge deal to me, because I was having nightmares about putting her in daycare, and everytime I would start looking at putting her in a daycare center, I would start crying . . . . So grateful I can leave her with someone who will show her love.


11. Name someone who somehow changed your life. Matt and Selene . . . duh


12. Consider what you do each day. Think of one attribute or trait that you bring to your daily work that is a strength—what is something you do really well? I am a great listener. I tend to be pretty quiet, so that definitly helps .

Baby Blessing

Last Sunday the 12th of October, Matt Blessed Selene at Church. Both our parents were there, and some aunts, uncles and cousins. It was great seeing everybody. We had a brunch type meal afterwords at our house, with scrambled eggs, bacon, cinnimon rolls, and Juice. It went very well, other than the storm that some had to drive through to get to it. We took a few pictures before church. .. . . . now I'm wishing I would have got more pictures of the family members who were there too. My mom made Selene's dress and bibs, and I made her headband . . . .wishing now I wouldn't have done her hair curly . . . the spray gel got all flaky and gross by the time we got to church . . . just have to remember that for next time

Family Pictures

two weeks ago, Matt's Cousin did some family pictures for us. He is a really great photographer and lives just about a mile away from us. www.fogartyfoto.com. we did the session at his homestudio... problem with naked babies, they pee a lot . . .she got me once, and Matt twice. . . but it was a lot of fun, and we now have some really great pictures .