Little Things...

For me, even the little things always make a difference and make me happy...
from the morning snuggles that I wake up to every day by little feet
from the calls from my love to tell me how much he loves me everyday
from the sun coming out after a cloudy day
from a simple thank you or a smile from a stranger
from the kisses from my little babes after a long day at school and work
from the little walks we take as a family after a hectic day 
from the joy that I get to see my kids grow up and do the things they love
from the silly dances we like to create to our favorite songs
from just knowing that at the end of it all I am here in a beautiful world and that's enough for me.

SOMEDAY...

Life has been so insanely difficult to even explain in the last bit... 
so much that I don't even know where to start
but I try to stay optimistic at the end of it all.
it always comes back to one thing.

I am not the person I was 10 years ago...
the girl that thought that everything was rainbows and castles...
if anything life changed me for the best and I'm still changing to say the least.

I am in love with an extraordinary husband which adores me 
and puts up with so much of my craziness day by day.
I am lucky to have 2 beautiful angels that make me laugh 
and remind me everyday the good in this world.
I am surrounded by amazing family and friends that 
appreciate who I am and lift me up to be the best.

I believe in God and believe that he has sent me here 
on earth for a special reason,
To be a wife, a mother and so much more in this life...
But religion now that's one thing that I have struggled
for a very, very long time and I am scared that my kids
will too as they get older and have a better understanding
of what it all means...

I grew up in a very religious home, 
with a very religious community.
My teachers, my neighbors, my friends, my family
everyone that I grew up with went to same church 
as I did and as thankful as I am for having that 
in my early life because it really made me 
a very loving, righteous individual towards God...

I always knew in my heart that not everything I was taught
was the truth and always questioned myself, 
Would God really want it that way???

The last 5 years have been more of a struggle
but I know in my heart there is more to life 
then what I was taught believing...

As I've prayed day and night and look at my children 
while they sleep I can only tell myself that's it up to me and my husband 
to teach them what is right and wrong.
To teach them of a beautiful God 
who created a beautiful world for them and only they can make their lives 
on this earth as beautiful as they want it to be.

For me... I have a lot to still learn, 
I'm not perfect... but again no one is.
But I know someday everything will be clear to me.

WOLF MOUNTAIN RESORT TICKET GIVEAWAY...

I've lived in Utah most of my life, since I was 8 years old... to be exact.
But I had never gone skiing or snowboarding.
Always wanted to try it, but never had a chance until a few weeks ago...
when I was invited for a day of free skiing at Wolf Mountain in Ogden Canyon.
The best part was that I was able to learn for the 1st time with my beautiful little Annita.

It's events like this that make me feel so lucky that I'm a blogger here in Utah.
We had the most amazing experience at Wolf Mountain.
From the beautiful drive up Ogden Canyon, with the amazing Kristin from The Vocal Sokol, 
and her 2 adorable little daughters that made Annita feel so welcome.
To the amazing help that I had at their cute onsite rental shop... 
thanks for the help, because I definitely didn't know what I was doing!!!
The staff and ski instructors were so sweet, patient and so much fun and made the whole
experience so much more greater for all of us that were beginners.
Annita had such an outstanding time, her smile in her face made the whole experience
even more meaningful and one that will go in Mommy & Annita's Adventures to remember!!!
Thank you so much Wolf Mountain for such an amazing opportunity. 

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The Wonderful people at Wolf Mountain are so AWESOME that they gave me some ski lift tickets to give away on my blog. So now you can go experience all the fun at the amazing Wolf Mountain Resort.

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One day at a time...

Life has been pretty hectic around here lately... I won't lye.
I guess you can blame it on the very not nice weather...
or you can blame it on the fact that we are officially a one car family...
the fact that I am 28 years old and haven't figured everything out yet...
or I can blame it on my PTA Stress level, 
which is definitely the easiest thing I can blame it on...lol.

Whatever it is. It's about time that I get a vacation.... make that for 2. 
Me and my honey Boo, which God knows we deserve one.
I'd prefer somewhere very warm, with nice sandy beaches while listening to 
Bob Marley or Jack Johnson and sipping on coconut mango smoothie.
yep... that sounds pretty good to me.

But no matter what everything that happens is a learning experience.
I just have to remember how lucky I am to have a home, a loving husband, 
2 wonderful healthy kids that love me even with all my craziness...
So many loyal family members and friends that are always there to have my back.
So like my husband says take it one day at a time... 
which is the best that I can do for now. 

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Super Bowl 2013...

I have learned through out the last 10 years 
that I can be a very competitive person when it comes to sports.
yep, I'm that mom that is on sidelines cheering pretty loud, 
or screaming a few things here and there. 
Not the prettiest side of me... I have to admit.
But becoming a mom of an athletic little guy has taught me 
that I love sports and sometimes I'm even tempted to go out 
to the field and show them how it's really done.

Well as most of you probably did last night, 
we stayed home and watched the Super Bowl and wow... 
that was a suspenseful game.

We of course were cheering for the red and gold our SF 49ers.
It was definitely a roller coaster of a game to watch 
but a great game to watch with the family.
Even though we didn't win, We made the best of that night with great memories...
great dancing to Beyonce and the reunion to Destiny's Child...
good laughs thanks to the famous Super Bowl Commercials... 
yummy food to enjoy...
and of course the fact that this 2 teams made history and it inspired new 
generations to not let go of their dreams...
That's all that matters at the end.

What was your favorite part of the Super Bowl? 

 Fave Commercials of the Night...

      

LOVE YOURSELF...

This last 3 weeks have been so crazy... 
I had a sick little monkey girl at home for almost a whole week
then last week I got my wisdom teeth removed and 
wow what a crazy experience that was...
I had the Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) 
what a trip that was.. SERIOUSLY!!! 
Trust me my Dentist and his Assistant had a good, good show.
  
Thankfully we had a 4 day weekend and my sweet honey 
was here to take care of me.
I could say this over and over again, but I am so thankful to God
of honestly been so lucky to be married to my best friend. 
We might not always agree on everything but at the end of it all,
We Love each other, We Respect one another.

I had so much resting time, just laying in bed... 
which I definitely took advantage of.
Lots of Pinterest, Reading and watching T.V. 
and of course a lot of thinking time to myself.

But I am so ready to get up and start moving...
Ready to get back into shape...
I don't want to look like a skinny perfect barbie, 
but I do want to be HEALTHY. 
I remember growing up, I always felt that I had to 
look a certain way.
Gave myself the hardest time about the way I looked. 
Over worked my body until I couldn't run no more...
Starve myself until I couldn't no more...
Always had a picture of a beautiful Skinny Model 
in front of the fridge...
one in my room mirror and of course 
the constant presence of beautiful older sister
that could eat anything she wanted but never gained 
a single pound.
When your a teenager everything matters and 
you just want to be perfect. You want to feel accepted, 
loved and all that matters is what your friends
and your boyfriend or the boy you like think...

A lot has changed for me since those days...
At 28 years old I can say that unless you truly learn 
to love yourself first for who you are,
then there is nothing you will be able to change.
Because even if you loose a pound or 10, it will never 
be good enough for you. 
I was that girl, it took me a long long time to 
realize that, to admit it. 

Always, Always Remember how beautiful you are...
How much you are loved by a beautiful father in Heaven...
and never ever give up on yourself. 
Because you are truly loved. 

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