Thursday, April 5, 2012

2-Year Anniversary


This year our anniversary fell on the ever-dreaded Tuesday. I say ever dreaded because Tuesday’s are my long days normally, as I go straight from work to teaching at the studio. But this Tuesday right after dance I had to judge a talent show. Soooo it made the day even longer! As a result we didn’t quite get to celebrate like we had hoped to, or even more so get to see each other for more than 10 minutes. Luckily tonight Wade and I will get to go out for a nice dinner and celebrate the last two years we have been married! And even better we leave Friday for a week long vacation that is so needed!!!
Although Tuesday was very long, Wade as he always does, made it a very special day for me. He had Bryden carry in a bag of goodies, he delivered beautiful flowers to my work and when I got home he had dinner waiting with a card and a cute message written on my mirror.

I am a very lucky girl to have found such an amazing man. Here are just a few more reasons why I think he is so great…

~ Wade is one of the hardest workers I have ever met. No matter what needs to be done he makes sure that it is done perfectly, no matter how long it takes.
~ He is a handy man. And can fix or make anything you can think of.
~ He is an amazing daddy to our beautiful son.
~ He doesn’t put up with any bull crap, and will let you know if you’re being ridiculous!
~ He is the biggest social bug I know. There is never a weekend that we have off when we aren’t hosting a get together.
~ He has a beautiful smile and contagious laugh.
~ He is the most amazing cook ever. I never have to cook and we always end up with gourmet meals. Even a salad is not simple!
~ He is so handsome!!!
~ He is my hero. And a hero to so many others!
~ He supports me in everything I do even though it takes so much time away from us and our family.
~ He makes me laugh and smile every single day!!!


I know there is a reason why we ended up together and our lives have played out the way they have. Together I know we can do anything, and having a fast start together has only made us stronger. Thank you for an amazing 2 Years Waders!!!

Monday, April 2, 2012

Self Reflection

Over the last couple of weeks I have been doing a lot of thinking. Thinking about where my life has been, where it is now, and thinking about where I see myself going in the future. I guess you could say things over the years have been turbulent, much like anyone’s life. We all have a lot of ups, a fair share of downs and lots of time of just seemingly being content with where we are. I can’t trigger exactly what has spun me into this world of self-reflection, but whatever it may have been I am truly grateful for it.

It is no lie to anyone who truly knows me that my past has been rocky. I come from a family who practices the LDS religion and was raised in such a household. Growing up I didn’t always see eye-to-eye with my parents but always knew what was “Right”. Over a series of events that would take place a few years after graduation what I was taught all growing up seemed to have been broken. I was angry at first; I was hurt but knew that these things happened for a reason. Life continued to take me on the roller coaster path, much like it does. During the next few years I was able to experience and rebuild relationships that once had been broken, discover new talents, change career paths and explore new highs. But as expected there was another world of low’s to follow. Again trusts were broken, friendships halted, sides taken and rumors a float. Those are the things so easily focused on. Even though I spent a fair share of my time trying to explain myself and my decisions to myself, friends and family it didn’t seem to make a difference. I too was living in all the negative, when really I made a life change to make myself happy. It took a long time for me to look at the negative and make it a positive or look at the “opportunity” as new doors opened. A chance to find myself, redirect my focus and choose a path that would truly find me happiness. To some this may have seemed selfish, inconsiderate, and heartless, you name it. However the one thing I have come to realize is that there are always two sides to a story. It was time I focused on what I needed and me. To stop doing everything for everyone else and enjoy doing things to better myself. I still reflect on these situations. Not in anger, not in sorrow but in how it would continue to shape the woman I was to become, much like my parents did while I was growing up.

And for those past mentioned instances I am forever grateful. Grateful for the good times and the tears that came along with the hard times…Why? Because the path that I had chose, the road that I was taken on eventually shaped me to be where I am now. I now am married to an amazing man who I share my ups and downs with. Someone who accepts me for me, who sees my true beauty, someone who supports me unconditionally and strives everyday to help me become a better wife, mother and support to so many around me. I have a beautiful son who betters my life and gives me something to live for every single minute of every single day. A son that I can help teach what is “right” much like my parents did. And a son that shows me what the true meaning of happiness is. I have a career that I love! I am blessed to have an opportunity to be the Assistant Director of a Charter School that serves so many amazing students. Having the opportunity to work with teenagers and help them see there true potential is the most amazing feeling. They help me probably more than I help them. All of these things help to complete the person I am today. And for those I may have not seen for a while, I think you would be impressed!

I am to a point now in my life where I am finally feeling like I am 100% happy with the woman that I am. Does that mean that there is still room for improvement? ABSOLUTLEY!!! A lot of room. But I also realize that I am a person who knows herself. That others opinions of who I am don’t really matter, because everyday I can wake up, look in the mirror, and be perfectly happy with the person I am looking at inside and out. I know that I have a long road still ahead of me and there are plenty of trials waiting for me. But knowing what I bring to the table, what I have to offer the world and the person that I am is more than enough to help me through those trials. And if that ever gets lost or forgotten I know I have an amazing group of people that surround me that will help me get back on my feet.

I guess the one thing that I have truly come to realize is who are we to judge one person, when the only person we should be judging is ourselves? I know easier said then done. But over the last few months this saying has rung true in so many instances I have dealt with on both a personal and professional level. Judging people doesn’t define who they are, it defines who you are. So what do you choose to do? Just remember that it takes less effort to be happy than it does to be miserable.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

An Update Finally...



After seeing an old friend this weekend and talking to each other about blogs, I realize that I better get mine updated. ☺ It seems like there is just not enough time in the day to do everything on my list led alone update a blog. That being said I am making a commitment to myself to not let this thing go another 3 months before I update it again!


Drill Team Review




I just finished yet another year of Drill Team at Rockwell Charter High School. This year we competed on the 1 A state level and had huge success. We placed within the top 3 at every competition we attended and so we were really looking forward to State. Unfortunately our State performances were not our best, dropped props, injuries and sickness for the girls, but we walked away without any kind of penalties and ended up taking 4th place overall at the state competition!!! Not to bad for our little team that started out with over ¾ of the girls having NO DANCE EXPERIENCE what so ever!

Thursday we wrapped up our year with our Drill Team Review. It was a very fun night and I just want to thank the girls for all of their hard work and dedication all season long. Not sure how we can top this year, but I am looking forward to my 4th year as a drill coach next year. ☺

My little Bryden…


Is really not so little anymore. Bryden just recently turned 18 months on the 26th of February. It’s hard for me to even remember what life was like without him. I can definitely say there is never a dull moment with Bryden around! He is a VERY active boy who has to have his input and hand in everything. He is talking like crazy and learning to count. (He is pretty good up to 7) Wade is in the process of trying to grow Bryden’s hair out. He wants him to have “surfer” hair for the summer. Right now it is in a really awkward stage so he looks homeless most of the time. But Bryden is definitely taking his dad’s side on this one because anytime I even joke about cutting his hair he gives me a scowl and says “No”. He is probably the most polite 1 ½ year old I know. He says please when asking for anything and always replies Thank you when you hand him something. Even when he is done eating he will hand me his plate and say Thank you, then follows it up with “ I U” which means I love you. This little man absolutely melts my heart with his kisses and always wants “to hold me” which means cuddle. He loves bath time and playing with balls. I am convinced he is going to be a baseball player because the boy has an arm. He is definitely an outside baby because you can’t keep him away from the doors or outside when it is warm enough.

We have been fortunate enough to spend some time this winter in Mesquite at Wade’s parents home and have loved playing on the golf course. Bryden typically hangs out in the golf cart but every once in while likes to swing the club. If Papa has his way Bryden will be golfing within the next year.


I love this little guy so much and can say that I feel as complete as I have ever felt having him in my life. I wish that my job didn’t take away so much time of us playing together but am so grateful he comes to visit me often. I love you B!!!