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Outrageous Joke & Chocolate Chip Cookies!

A blonde calls her boyfriend and says, 'Please come over here and help me. I have a killer jigsaw puzzle, and I can't figure out how to get started.' Her boyfriend asks, 'What is it supposed to be when it's finished?' The blonde says, 'According to the picture on the box, it's a rooster.' Her boyfriend decides to go over and help with the puzzle. She lets him in and shows him where she has the puzzle spread all over the table. He studies the pieces for a moment, then looks at the box, then turns to her and says: 'First of all, no matter what we do, we're not going to be able to assemble these pieces into anything resembling a rooster.' He takes her hand and says, 'Second, I want you to relax. Let's have a nice cup of tea, and then ...' he said with a deep sigh, 'Let's put all the Corn Flakes back in the box.'

Here is that recipe I promised to post

Outrageous Chocolate Chip Cookies

1/3 cup white sugar

1/3 cup brown sugar

6 T butter, softened

1/2 cup peanut butter (yummy)

1/2 t vanilla 

1 egg

1 cup whole wheat flour (freshly ground)

1/2 cup rolled oats

1 t baking soda

1/4 t salt

2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350

Cream together sugars and butter. Add everything else! The dough might see a little buttery, but cooks up perfect. Drop by tablespoon on to lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes.

Yummy, my kids and Sean just loved them! 

Your Purpose

I think sometimes we forget about our purpose in life, why we were sent here, and how we will make a difference. I know a lot to think about on this Wednesday! My mom always says that when your standing next to a tree it is hard to see the whole forest. She is right, all we sometimes see is was is right now, this minute, the problem. I often forget that there is a bigger picture! Why am I here, what do I have to offer that is unique to me? I think all of us have a striving to do great, to serve, to change the world! But the laundry pile, and the mundane set in, and that is all we can see. Today I was out walking and decided it was TIME, time to grow up ( I know you all think I'm still a baby) time to become the person whom I want to become, no more trees, I am looking at the forest! 

Memorial Day

We had a great holiday! Sean got the day off, which means he only went to our store 3 times. =) It was really nice to spend sometime with him and play with the kids. I know Sean is so hot!  I was sick all weekend with food poisoning, so nothing too exciting went on. I am feeling a ton better, but not all the way up to par. Oh by the way, I am the coolest mom, because I accidently bought the flowered paper towels, so my kids think I'm the best! I know it's real hard to keep up with the coolest mom on the block.

This is how exciting Memorial Day was 7:00pm

WOW!!

Today was a spiritual feast! Our sacrament meeting was incredible! Parents of two young women who are disabled spoke. It was amazing, motivating, touching, testimony building.... I wish you all could have been there. They shared a small history of their daughters and then taught us how to be just like their daughters. Neither of these girls hold back affection, they don't second guess when the spirit moves them, they LOVE unconditionally! My heart was bursting from the spirit. They taught that faith in God is most important, and to not second guess God, or the challenges he gives you. God loves us, we are his daughters, so are our children. We sometimes carry full loads and it might seem unbearable, but take His yoke upon you for it is light.  

Laundry

I told you there were piles of laundry! This is what this rainy Friday has in store for me, anyone else? As you can see I have a ton to do- literally one ton of laundry! If you feel so inspired post a picture of your laundry pile, it will make me feel better

Rain, Rain, Rain

Rain, rain go away come again some other day! Or just wait till I move to Arizona and then come. I am now taking applications for neighbors in Arizona, anyone who would like to get out of this weather, is invited to move with us. I can think of a few good things that come from the rain, I can't garden (wahoo no bugs), I don't have to wash my car (today), free water for the grass..... that's about it. You all missed my very sophisticated moment today when I wrapped Andrews blanket around my head so I didn't ruin my hair at Costco while I loaded the car. Life is feeling a little busy right now, is it me or is the end of the month always so busy! I am working on the musical number for the YW transition into RS and I came across a song by Hilary Weeks -He Is- it is a beautiful song, so if you need a spiritual pick me up download it at itunes. 

Did You Vote?

So According to Simon it was a KNOCK OUT! So did you vote? You all know what I'm talking about- did you vote for David A. on American Idol? Ok so I will tell  you my secret- I only voted for David A. I think 40 times. I had my cell phone and Sean's cell phone both going as we watched the recording last night! There is no reason to watch all the commercials we just want to hear the singing. David A. has such an amazing voice and is so talented- God will use him well! Sean kept saying is he off, is he off, and I could know he wasn't because he NEVER is. Now voting 40 times is not something I would normally do, voting in general is not something I do, but our cute Utah boy has got to win! We will be screaming and jumping up and down for David A. tonight, so don't call because we won't answer! ;)

Day Off

Well, I took the day off today! I took the kids down to Bridal Veil Falls, it was beautiful and my kids always love it. D and Z were so funny, I told them to look at the camera and so D stuck his head right in front to the camera- he is just like his dad. 

I took a nap, did no laundry, wore PJs, had Chinese take out, and watched American Idol. It is so nice every now and again to just relax and take it easy! I hope everyone gets a DAY OFF soon! 

Shall I falter , or shall I finish?

Sean and I spent Sunday talking about some of the trails we have been through. It's interesting that I have had people say I have never had a trail. I have seen plenty of heartache, trails, dark days and sorrow, but this life is to enjoy as well- and every trial is a time for growth. "Our mortal life was never meant to be easy or consistently pleasant. Our Heavenly Father, who gives us so much to delight in, also knows that we learn and grow and become refined through hard challenges, heartbreaking sorrows, and difficult choices. Each one of us experiences dark days when our loved ones pass away, painful times when our health is lost, feelings of being forsaken when those we love seem to have abandoned us. These and other trials present us with the real test of our ability to endure. A fundamental question remains to be answered by each who runs the race of life: SHALL I FALTER, OR SHALL I FINISH? To finish life's race involves enduring through challenges and trials to the very end of life itself." (President Monsen, Women's Conference)  Let's all choose to FINISH- I know it won't be easy along the way but together we can offer support, comfort, love and give vision to each other when days are hard. 

Following Your Dreams

As many of you know we are moving to Arizona, and if you didn't know well- Surprise! As the date for school to start gets closer, it starts to become more of a reality. People keep asking if what they are hearing is true, and it is.  I have had people ask why- Why move from such are great place with a great store and everything. Well I am so lucky that I married a man that believes in following dreams, goals and ambitions. I am also lucky to be in a place where we can pick up and move where we feel like we are being lead. I also know that this move is not just for Sean's schooling; There is no doubt that we are going the right direction, and that the Lord is leading us there. I am excited to start a new adventure- and I am excited to follow our dreams!

Midnight Gardening

I am starting a new club, midnight gardening! I just tried it last night- well more like 9-11 gardening- and it was rather pleasant. First of all I hate to garden, because all the bugs, knee pain, sunburns, you spent half your time talking to neighbors driving by...... But when you midnight garden, the temp. is perfect, it's so dark you can't see the bugs, no one stopping to talk (they all just think you have gone bonkers), and I discovered the comfort of a kneeling pad. All in all, my midnight gardening looked great in the daylight! I sound like I'm trying to sale something. It is great and has no calories, no artificial colors, no artificial flavors and it's only 2 easy payments of $19.95! :-)

Balance?

I wonder if the person who invented the word balance was balanced? It seems like it is something we are all striving to become, and is just out of reach. I have heard that balance should be like a square - one line is spiritual, one is physical, one is intellectual, and one is social. But where do I fit the laundry in? I wish it was physical, because I would be really, really, really skinny by now! Sometimes I feel like my square is more of a triangle but sometimes its an octagon. And sometimes it feels like if I were an octopus I could get everything done! I might need some more eyes too!  

Welcome Home Scott!

Last night was amazing! My brother-in-law came home from Iraq. It was so fun to watch my sister run to her husband and throw her arms around him and how he lovingly played with her hair as he hugged her. He threw his arms around his children and picked them up joyfully jumping with each one. After that greeting we each gave big hugs and we excitedly greeted him. It had been about 6 months ago about the same place in the airport, that our family circled around a prayed that he and his family would be taken care of. We are all so happy that Scott is home! This greeting just reminded me of what will take place after this life. Throwing our arms around loved ones and joyfully jumping! It will be an amazing thing to take place in. I am so thankful I know that there is life after this one. I am thankful that my family is forever!  THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME!

What A Day!

Sometimes in your best attempt to be living like your awake, it feels like something is working sooo hard against you. Today has been a day of freaking out about stupid stuff!! Then I realized nothing was being achieved by me yelling at myself (and i did, the people driving down the road by Wal-Mart got a great show:-) ). Isn't it amazing how much more gets done with a good attitude, and it was the perfect opportunity to teach my sweet Z the power of the mind. I heard this quote along time ago, "People are about as happy as they make their mind up to be". I have loved that quote, and it changes me every time I remember it. I am also so thankful for friends who will laugh at my "stinky" morning! And in retrospect my morning was a test, and I think I got a C overall, next time I will  do better. So keep things in prospective, and let me be the only one who yells at themself today! 

Live Like Your Awake!

Living like your awake has been on my mind lately. I know that everyone knows what I am talking about! Sometimes it feels like your asleep and going through life. I don't know if mine comes from the fact that I just had a baby, but I know that on and off in life I sometimes feel this way. It just hit me in the last couple of months, that I don't know when my turn on this earth is done. I want my family to have great memories, I want them to know the incredible love I have for them, I want to know of my strong testimony of the church. I want to be content with the legacy that is left behind.  I do know that we came to earth to be tested, but not to sleep through life. I feel like it's time!! Let's get going, lets do things we have always wanted to, let those you love know it, forgive others, forgive yourself, be joyful, live the gospel fully, and sleep at night! 

David's Program & Mothers Day

D's Spring Program was this morning. He did such a great job, it was all about the sea. They sang songs, danced and recited a poem. My favorite song was the fish song, "wait a minute fish don't brush their teeth," anyway it was cute! For Mothers Day D brought a card home from school and it had  "I Know My Mom" inside, this is what D knows about his mom. He said his mom was 90 years old, his mom comes from Good Things Utah, his mom's favorite things to say is I love you, I didn't even pay him! What a cute little boy!! Yesterday Z (with Sean as the scribe) wrote on my Moms Day Card, "suprise- happy birthday mom, I wanna read book". I sure love my kids! I love being a mother, I love the joy my kids bring into my life, I love the spirit they bring to my home. My home and heart feel FULL because of my husband and children.

5 Mile Pass

We all had a great day today! My family got together at the 5 Mile Pass to ride. I always have such a fun time when we all get together. It is great to see kids grow up. I admit when Uncle James took off with D on a four wheeler I thought I might never see D again:-) D and Z were loads of fun today! I think I laugh all day long, they say the funniest things. A has a little runny nose, and didn't sleep well last night, therefore I didn't sleep at all last night. Even still with no sleep and tired, NO DR. PEPPER!

Addiction

So here is a personal blog for me. I have decided that I need to stop drinking caffeine. It was nothing to bad, but a couple of Dr. Peppers here and there. But i decided that it was the right thing for ME to do. I have learned a lot of things from this little battle. First, for a couple of Dr. Peppers here and there, this is really hard! Second, is that I can do hard things! Sean and I have been talking a lot as I have been going through this, and I finally realized the importance and that it is mandatory  for me to be completely in charge of my body. I had an interesting trip to the Temple last week where I was reminded that I have already made promises that will help me through. I met a wonderful woman who was working at the Temple. She was an answer to my prayers and I swear we must have known each other before! Anyway, I share this with you because I know that addictions come in big and small, and in many different places in life, but I know that we can, with the help of Christ, overcome! 

Good Things & Thinking BIG

Today I was on Good Things Utah in the kitchen. The great news is that I didn't say anything stupid like "get out you nuts and smell them"! But I did remembered something today, how valuable I am to my Heavenly Father. I think we get going in our little worlds and get busy with the piles of laundry and forget how amazing and strong we are. My heart is so full today with the love I want to leave this world. I think that we hear all to often of the horrible things that happen - and frankly it stresses me out! I know that God is in control and that there is a great plan, and I am living that plan. I love my husband and my beautiful children! It is our responsibility to talk of Christ, make a difference, to serve, and to love. I know we can do it! 

Office Chairs & American Idol

Whoever invented rotating office chairs is one of the smartest people this world has seen. Little did they know that they were offering much needed comfort and convenience, but hours of entertainment to children. We had a fun hour of spinning the kids and mom around in the office chair yesterday. So to the person who invented this miraculous chair, THANK YOU! D is earning money for his turtle, and so he actually unloaded the entire dishwasher and put everything where it went. It is so nice to start into the big kid stage, where they can be responsible and help take care of the house. Z is in love with the fact that flowers keep popping up for her to pick, first thing this morning she ran right outside to pick flowers.  A is doing what newborns do, eat, sleep, and poop. I almost had to throw my DVR out the window last night, because I couldn't get the recording of American Idol to work. Fortunately for all of us, it finally started to work- GO DAVID A. I made some great Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies that Sean devoured. I will post the recipe! 

Gone Green

This has been something on my mind lately, but it can get a little overwhelming. So on earth day I decided to make my contribution to help with all those disposable diapers I put into landfills. I purchased my fabric grocery bags, and surprisingly I love them. I have been trying to teach the kids about not abusing our resources. I talked to D about turning off the water while he brushes his teeth. He caught right on and was so excited to be a helper. So the other morning I was brushing my teeth and he ran into my bathroom and yelled, "turn off the water, turn off the water". I guess he will be teaching me about protecting our resources:-) For FHE we went to the pet store to look for a family pet. Z was so funny because she had her heart set on a Hermit Crab one with a pink shell, until Sean said something about ice cream. (as long as it was pink) It was a great FHE and only cost $6.00 for the ice cream. For Sean the best part was the live crickets jumping around the store. 

Here We Go!

Hey everyone we made it! The Peterson Family is now officially blogged! (blogging, on the blog-o-sphere) I will have to look up the proper use of blogging word use, but I am sure one of those are right. Today might be a big day in the Peterson Family, a trip to the pet store. David really wants an animal. I am thinking one that doesn't make any sound ;-) Life is so fun with three kids, and bedtime is probably my favorite time now.