Spring... Spring... Spring...

If I keep repeating this mantra it might make it so.  I am just in need of some real sunshine and warmth.  Utah is so good at going from winter to summer and back to winter again.  Yes, we have spring and fall... but don't have a nap or blink, because you will miss it.

I sound like a broken record... and a little down in the dumps, Spring does that to me some days.  I would love to wave my magic wand and have my house cleaned and painted fresh and new linens... Ready for Easter and all new and clean and pretty... oops... I just woke up and there is no magic wand.   So I'd better get back to cleaning my bedroom.

John helped me move the bed.  Es helped me move a few other things.  And I did the rest.  Right now the bed is piled high as well as the office next door with 'things'... I haven't even started the "cleaning" part or the dusting part.  YIKES!!!

I will update when I'm done....

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it says we can plants peas about a month before the last frost...
and Sterling usually says the last frost is the middle of May...
So... the middle of April...
but if we are willing to cover them a bit if we note frost...
we might harvest peas  ... Oh yum...
red potatoes in cream sauce with fresh peas....

Grandma Zina....  sigh...

I did red tators, but didn't harvest them until July... or so.

Well... Louise... What ya think???

We can double up and do peas and then fall peas... I have some fencing that could go up your fence and staple... or use some netting...

to make it pretty some sweet peas... too

Spring??? Garden???

I am never sure about the weather in this state... this past week it's been in the high 50's...   I'm ready to plant my garden.  The funny part about this we are so far away from the actual date of spring that to do anything would be killer.

So... This is what I'm going to do... Start things indoors.  Most plants take a minimum of 50 days from seeds...

Making a list of wants:  Tomato, sliced and roma, bell peppers, bush beans, cucumbers, crook necked squash and zucchini squash, maybe a cherry tomato too... I'm thinking maybe a little butter lettuce or spinach... I only have 1 grow box that is 4 x 8 but I can put some pots inside of the green house that we bought at Sam's Club.

The beans are best sown directly into the ground... I'm thinking some carrots, too. Soooooooo  What do I need to do to start these things in the 'green house'???   What ya think??  Any ideas on the subject? Or hints?  Or energy?  hahaha

It is 2012 and Life Goes On... and On... and On...

I am sitting here, cooking and folding laundry, waiting for Kabrie to wake up.  My VT's are due in 20 minutes and so I thought I'd take time to start this New Year Post.


The winter has been cold and brown... Sunday we got a thin blanket of snow, would like more, and the weatherman said it's coming, but not today.


If this post seems scattered, then think of what is twirling around and around inside my head.  I am trying to make sense of it, and doing poorly.  The idea is to put things into words to help me make lemonade out of the bowl of lemons sitting on my table.  So... here goes...


Headaches, babies, puke, poop, barking dogs, dirty clothes, rotten carrots, Piglet is cold, To many dirty dishes, cooking, more dirty dishes, piles of papers with some to file and some to shred, junk, to much clutter, to many treasures, piles of kitchen tools, no place to put them, tired, can't sleep, shoulders tense, hips cramping, digital mammogram, pain in my boobies,  pain in my lower back, pain in my feet, knees, hips, Just painful,


Susie's wedding, getting Bennett, having had Tanner, Adylin, Matthew... Having one on one with each of them is great.  I've enjoyed time with each... Mike has done something special with each one.  What to do with Bennett?  Hm...The Dollar Store and treats was what we chose and nuggets at McDonald's for breakfast, lunch and dinner... His favorite is either candy or chocolate... so we tried to jump a bit of nuggies into his tummy too... 


I'm overwhelmed and my insides are bubbling over like a pot of potatoes... I can't seem to remember much unless I write it down.  I print bills and then put them in a pile and not in the bill box.  Someone is always needing something from me and I can't seem to get the energy to do anything.


I feel like I fail at most things.  My follow through is very poor.  I kind of just want to hide and do nothing.  I know that isn't good, but not sure I want it any different right now.  It's like I'm still in mourning for my baby Alexis.... My mind is always on her no matter what else I'm thinking about.  OK... so I think I finally put my finger on it...


It takes me awhile to work through the garbage inside me.


Now that I've put my finger on it.  What am I suppose to do with that?  Hm?


If I talk to Mike he will try to to cover for me... But this to to big for a band aid... or a cast or surgery...So.... do I just keep moving forward and trying to put the crap into the slots they belong in... Not sure... Not sure at all...


All this was rolling inside me, not realizing it's Lexi's 17th birthday.  Putting it into words helped a bit, but I still miss her face and her hugs and Just Her.


Mike and I went up to Ogden on Thursday, January 26th and took Seth out to lunch.  He is so sweet.  I miss him too. Living so far away makes weekly jaunts a no go... Monthly we shoot for, but are not always successful getting up to North Ogden.  


I can tell most of my 'frantic' conversation to myself is out of me and into words.


No way I would be even OK without family and friends to be supportive and kind.  I am grateful for a Loving Heavenly Father who has blessed me with family and friends to be a part of my support system.  Without HIM... I would have nothing, I would be nothing, I would hear nothing or see nothing, or touch nothing. or smell nothing... No birds, no trees, no flowers, no brown skies or blue skies... no family, no friends, nothing....  


Trials and Hardships are a part of our daily lives... So, let's try to make the best of it and move forward, with Hope in our Hearts and Faith that Heavenly Father knows us and knows what we need if we allow HIM to direct us and guide us...


Looking forward to February... another day, month in the life of Mike and Connie and their crew.

To be full of Thanks and try to be Giving to others

This year I have been trying to figure out what I am thankful for.  My list was long.


Mike has a job, We have a roof over our heads, food in our fridge, money in the bank, Both autos are in working order, we are healthy (old does not qualify), we love our children and grandchildren and are grateful for their love and support.


We are learning to be grateful for our challenges and quests in life.  We are grateful that we are still learning.


We are thankful for the scriptures, grateful we know how to read,  We are grateful for our new ward, Kolob 6th Ward in Kolob Stake, I think anyway.  We are grateful for Mike's Ipad and all the great apps the church has for it.  We are grateful for the internet, to be able to do indexing to help move the work along.


We are grateful that the Lord blessed us by softening the hearts of those who could show us the way to find Alexis.  Without the Lord's help, we would still not have been able to lay her earthly body to rest.  We are blessed to share the gospel with so many great and wonderful family members and friends.


We are thankful for this year, 2011, the weddings, baby blessings, family gatherings, and funerals.    We are thankful for our move, for the support of those who helped and that it was done safely, without injury.


As this year comes to an end, we want to thank our family for the love and support they have shown to us, in good times and bad.  We want to thank our friends for being there for us when we asked for help or just wanting to talk.


We can't thank others enough, or show our gratitude for the blessings sent our way for even a small portion... No words can express our gratitude.  Signing off now with a heart full of gratitude and charity for those we know and love.


HAPPY THANKSGIVING 2011