Thursday, April 29, 2010

...and on a happier note - today's post is brought to you by the letter "L"

"L" for LIFE.
I am working on a full day of photo
documenting EVERYTHING that is going on.
It is sorta funny cuz' this is an out
of the norm day but that is OK cuz' it IS
a day in the LIFE.
So, watch for a TON of photos coming up
with a moment to moment view of my LIFE.
I promise it will be good!

DarlaLOU

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Emotional vommit. Gross.


Having a down day.
Emotional vommit about to come forth.




I have swallowed enough emotions for the past several months
and especially the last 8 weeks. I can't take anymore.
That is how I cope. I take it and take it and take it then
**BOOM** I blow up.
I went from confused
to understanding
to hurt
to lost
to sad
to angry
and now I am lonely for what is lost. I feel very alone now.
I kept hoping thingswould change and they aren't
budging so all that I have kept closed up inside is about to .
coming running out like a freaking
freight train. Look out.

So, I need to embrace change. Embrace new challenges.
Look forward to what a new day brings not what yesterday
missed. I need to hold my head high and be the better person.
Be stronger. Be smarter. Be honest with MYSELF.
This situation is not going to resolve so I need to quit
swallowing it and spit it out and forget it - it's gross
and I don't like it.

Time to chin up - smile - and carry on.

Monday, April 26, 2010

LOVE my job!






Had an awesome "ADMINISTRAVE PROFESSIONALS DAY" last week - ya ya Secretary's Day. Robin and LaRee treated me in several ways with lots of goodies and lunch and a fun day. These are the BEAUTIFUL flowers LaRee got me - gotta love the purple! So sweet!

I LOVE MY JOB! (and my Boss-Lady's)!!!

Friday, April 23, 2010

Prayers for this family...

This story is heartwrenching - my prayers and thoughts go
to this family and friends and the students from BYU-I that
are all hurting from this. Sometimes we just have to remember
that God has a plan - He is in control. That is all we have
to hang on to at times like this.

http://www.matangitonga.to/article/tonganews/visitors/20100423_tonga_gayle_lee.shtml


-DarlaLOU

Thursday, April 22, 2010

I got tagged....






I got tagged by Shar... so here goes
a bunch of info about me!












10 Things that I Like
1. I like sweaters, I would wear warm wooley comfy sweaters year round if I wouldn't roast to death.
2. I like yardwork. Not all by myself though. I love to dig and rake and play in the grass and weeds and dirt as long as I have at least one good helper.
3. Duhhhh! I like to scrapbook. I like a lot of crafts but scrapbooking and cardmaking are my faves!
4. I like to go for my workouts in the WEE hours of the morning when it is still dark out. Jump starts my days!
5. I like - no - I LOVE Starbucks Venti NonFat Peppermint Mocha - mmmmm!
6. I like going for drives in the car with the family, day trips to Yellowstone and Island Park and even driving over to Boise with them - just fun times!
7. I like my job. A lot.
8. I like date nights with my hubby - going to watch the fights or to dinner at Garcia's or just hanging out together.
9. I like my ironing on Sundays. WHY? Just do.
10. I like to go shopping! What woman doesn't? I love to go with my daughters and my sisters and friends. Shopping for clothes or whatever, even groceries, guess I just like to spend money? LOL

5 Random Things about Me
1. I am the youngest of 12 kids in a very blended family.
2. I got married at 18 and had my first baby at 19 - all planned!
3. I talk to my 2 sisters on the phone usually 3-4 times a day. Everyday.
4. I love to drive my minivan. Even when the kids are gone I think I'll prefer to drive a minivan.
5. I LOVE watching the UFC fights! LOVE it! The more blood the better - love love love watching them.
and one more...6. Growing up I was the least athletic person in the world. As an adult I have found a great love for excersize and fitness and I hope it stays with me! If only I'd found it 20 years ago!!!

And I Tag
1- Robin
2- LaRee
3- Jessica J.
4- Jayne
5- Lois

There ya have it! Wonderfully odd things all about DarlaLOU!

Friday, April 16, 2010

...finished 2 more layouts...













One is of Ed's family, his folks and his siblings at the family reunion last June in Boise...

The other is of my family, my sisters and my step brother and sisters at Mom's funeral in Idaho Falls 2 years ago...

I am not "in love" with either layout but do like some of the elements in each one.

grunt

LUNGES


LUNGES LUNGES LUNGES


SQUATS


SQUATS SQUATS SQUATS

LOVE SQUATS HATE LUNGES BUT DAN'G MY BUTT IS
GONNA LOOK GREAT!? Right?

Thursday, April 15, 2010

a few things today






- I love this photo - I took it with my new camera after Christmas
and it was so cool - Robin helped me photoshop it and it is crisp
and cool and awesome. I want to learn more about my camera and how
to make things pop like this.

- I have been in a scrappy mood. Wanting to create and have all these
100's of ideas in my fat lil' head. Just need to create time to create.

- I have committed myself to working hard at my weight right now. I am
working out a lot - building up my running some more again. Focusing
on certain areas of my body and no so much on the numbers the scale says.

- LOVING the warmer weather. Sunshine is good for the soul!

- Finding new people in my life that love me for who I am and without
conditions. Feels good.

...and that is about it!
DarlaLOU

Friday, April 09, 2010

quote for the week










Pain is weakness leaving the body!

Monday, April 05, 2010

Easter Fun!


















Had a nice Easter weekend - lots of time at home
with the kids n stuff.
Had Lisa and her family
over for brunch with her boyfriend "Sweet" David,
we had aebelskievers and goodies!
My kids brought me beautiful rainbow colored roses
because I was feeling sad - missing my parents and
close friends...they wer SO pretty. Purple is my
fave color but yellow roses are my fave flower so
they brought the whole rainbow! SO sweet! XO
Of course lots n lots
Lots of candy. Lots of down time. Relaxing.