The Crazee Chick's View of Life

'Wow, the carpet's so cold down here in the basement that it almost feels wet,' I thought as I sat at the desk. Guess what? The carpet really WAS wet! Soaked, matter of fact. I called Hubby at work to tell him, and he immediately dropped what he was doing and came straight home. Harumph, I can't get him to do that for me...not even when I promise that I'll show him the new moves I learned on the Stripper Channel. Really...I don't watch the Stripper Channel (does one even exist?)...but my point is...nothing gets him to leave work, and I mean NOTHING. Except, however, a leaky faucet. Long story short: we found the source, fixed up the problem, pulled back the carpets, cut away the underlay and mopped up the water. It's been a learning experience. But the most important thing I learned is how to get Hubby to come home; just two little words... LEAKY. FAUCET. I'll leave the interpretation up to him...

What a beautiful way to start the day: sunshine, freshly fallen snow and my daughter's birthday! Happy Birthday Mo! You are the sunshine in my soul. Your footprints lead directly to my heart. Your countenance is as fresh and breathtaking as the newly fallen snow. Thank you Heavenly Father for my daughter, and for the gifts that nature has given us to celebrate this day. "Nature is man's religious book, with lessons for every day." ~Theodore Parker

Mo had a case of 'What the Heck?' last night.... It's 12:00pm and a sleepy Mo comes into our bedroom as Hubby is brushing his teeth and getting ready for bed. Through my sleepy stupor (reading Deepak Chopra's Quantum Healing can knock me out faster than a sharp blow to the head), I hear the exchange of a little bit of conversation and think it's peculiar because Mo usually just comes in for a quick hug and then heads back off to bed (I think she likes to make sure that we're either still alive or haven't run away). Suddenly, I feel the covers pull back, hear a "Hi Mom!" and feel a nice warm body slide in next to mine. I mumble, slightly waking now, "Mo, go back to your own bed." "Mom, I just want to lay here for a while; I don't want to practise yet." "What? Practise what? Go to bed, Mo." "I don't want to practise piano...I just want to lay here for a few more minutes." A moment of clarity infuses my ...

Feeling in need of a little enlightenment? Then I hope you enjoy this story... "One night, or early morning, around 1:00am, there was a lull in my particular assembly-line job, so I decided to run to a nearby all-night grocery store to buy treats for everyone who was working the night shift. I told a couple of my colleagues where I was going, that I'd be back in half an hour, and dashed out the door. Moments later I was zipping unobstructed along a thoroughfare on the west side of the Salt Lake Valley when suddenly, BAM! I hit something, and hit it hard. My adrenaline began pumping out of control as the horrifying though that I had hit someone flashed across my mind. At the same time, the car began to vibrate and veer sharply to the right, and it was all I could do to steer the vehicle to the side of the road before it came to a dead stop. I hunted unsuccessfully for a flashlight, got out of the car and down on my hands and knees, and peered under the engine compartment....

These chewy cookies are packed with flavor. Yummy! 3/4 cup butter 1 cup white sugar 1/4 cup light molasses (I have also used dark and it just intensifies the flavor) 1 large egg 2 cups flour 1/4 tsp salt 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cloves 1 tsp ginger 1 tsp cinnamon Cream butter and sugar. Add egg and molasses; beat well. Add rest of the ingredients; mix together. Roll into small balls. Dip into sugar Place 2 inches apart on non stick pan/greased/parchment paper covered cookie sheet Bake at 375*F for 8 minutes.

I know spring's not officially here yet but after going to the Winter Carnival on Thursday evening, we emerged Friday morning into spring time weather. It was so beautiful that we picnicked at the park and the kids played on their bikes and scooters. Where we live can be very dreary with the constant rain, and so when the sun shines, our souls shine! People seem friendlier, happier and nicer when that big ball of yellow in the sky makes its presence known.

You know those old shoes that you have? The ones that you love because they fit just right? The ones that make you feel like a million bucks? The ones that you love to walk in or dance in? The ones you want to wear 'just because?' You know the ones....I'll bet you can even picture them right now. Why am I talking about old shoes? Because, at the risk of sounding crass, that's what my best friend is like for me. She's like an old pair of shoes. Life with our families takes up much of our time and we don't get to see each other like we used to, but like a pair of shoes, I always know that she'll be there. When time gives us a chance, I walk to my 'shelf' and I take down my shoes and they're as they've always been; comfortable, a good fit, and holding many memories. I've danced with these shoes, I've cried while wearing them, I've walked in them, I've gone through pregnancies with them, I've watched my baby struggle to surviv...

Ahhhh...that sunshine was just what I needed today! It was so warm that I only needed a sweater on when I went outside. It made me think of Spring and the fact that it's just around the corner. And with spring comes.... SPRING CLEANING! Well, I didn't exactly start cleaning but I did replace some of my fall/winter floral arrangements with more 'spring-y' ones. Specifically...gerbera daisies. My favorite. The look so lovely on the black piano. They are exactly what that wall needed. Refreshing. So...I spent some time at Michaels today. Yeah...dangerous store. I haven't been in there in about 2-3 years and I was amazed at the stuff they had; sewing, crocheting, picture frames, beads, scrapbooking supplies, flowers....and on and on! It totally got my creative juices flowing! I can't wait to get going on a new project. The first order of business will be to hang the new picture frame with our family picture and the kids' school pictures. I also have those cool w...

Where does the time go? It seems like just yesterday that I wrote on here but in fact, it's been quite a while. Quick run down on the events of my life: 1. Got a new great-nephew! His name is Eli and he was a whopping 9lbs 7 oz! My niece-in-law is a tiny, size 5 (maybe a 7), so for a baby this size to come out of her is AMAZING! Anyway, all are happy and healthy and that's more than anyone could ask for. Welcome to the world little (big) guy. 2. I've got a new calling: I am now Compassionate Service Leader. I'm excited to help serve and to help the sisters in our ward to serve. I will miss being a teacher in the Relief Society though...I loved that calling. 3. Our second movie night of the year (school event) was a whopping success! We showed Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (the DAY it was released on video) and we had over 220 attendees. We started popping popcorn at 5:00pm and finished at about 8:20 (10 minutes before the movie ended). We also gave out 25 door prizes. Nex...

Wow, it's been so long since I've blogged that I feel I should introduce myself. Hi, I'm Lisa. I'm very happy with my life. My children are getting older and more independent. We can have meaningful convesations about life and God. They are building their testimonies and are looking forward to the future. We are good friends. My hubby and I have been together for almost forever and I wouldn't want to share this life journey with anyone else. He continues to amaze me with his caring, intelligent and devoted manner. I love him so much. I am so lucky to have my parents in good health and still full of energy and wit. I am so very blessed to have my three beautiful children whom I waited for for 29 years! I can't imagine how I even breathed before they came into my life. Yeah, it's all sappy and corny...I know. It's just that every once in a while it's good to look at all the positive things in your life. Sometimes we get too mirred in the s...