I love my basement! Truly love, love, love it. It is very prideful. I'm sorry but I just want to roll in the excitement for a few days. I have missed my princesses and I am so excited to get classes going:)
My white guest room is so inviting and begging to be used.
My bathroom and its vintage sewing desk sink with a waterfall, lit faucet is spectacular. Plus the bathroom sign -love Wonder Woman's crown.
Check out my kitchen's industrial look. I love how my pipe shelves turned out and how open it is --aesthetic BUT easy to utilize and cook in. I have granite counter tops --beautiful and two ovens. Plus I have pull out spice racks, a hip fun faucet, and outlets that pull up from the middle of the island.
NOW the rest filled with fun, vibrant energetic colors. Begging for you to come create and explore. two chandeliers --yep definitely fit for a few Princesses.
Let the sewing, crafting and blossoming begin!
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Nerds
Yesterday, Lexa came announcing she was going to dress as a nerd. She went up stairs and came back with her hair in a bun with a big bow(Savanas help) and pink polk a dot glasses, suspenders, over the knee socks and oh my cuteness! She cracks me up.
Princesses obviously didn't want to miss out so she got her nerd on.
Then sadie came down today --nerd alert. Who knew nerd was contagious? I think everyone wants to catch it though --these two are darling! And Princess is such a good sport.
Princesses obviously didn't want to miss out so she got her nerd on.
Then sadie came down today --nerd alert. Who knew nerd was contagious? I think everyone wants to catch it though --these two are darling! And Princess is such a good sport.
Yellow Stone
Everyone worked diligently and won their prize --Superman shirts. Because it was such a "super" trip whit woo Looki' good!
We went through West Yellow stone which was about 45 minutes from our camp ground. We poured into one vehicle for the day. FIRST misc hot spots and bathroom breaks. Lexa fell asleep on the way but didn't want to miss a thing. NEXT Old Faithful. We checked out the museum while we waited for her to go off (she went off when we were parking and we missed it so we had an hour to wait) We got to check out science and how geysers work and hot pots happen. Old Faithful went off as scheduled --so crazy and it was beautiful!
Next we headed to Artist Point or Yellowstone Canyon (don't ever miss it --go!) On the way we stopped because we saw a buffalo herd. I was ecstatic --that was all Jacob wanted to see while in yellowstone and wa la! Bison! We got out and watched them they were across the river.
We pooled back in and were on our way when traffic slowed --more bison. They were close to the road. CAUTION do not try this at home. I am a TRAINED air head.
I rolled down my window and offered a peanut to a bison who had his back towards me. Chris said he didn't want my small peanuts. "Fine!" I responded, I grabbed an almond and held it out for him. He turned around and stuck out this long, pointy, black alien tonuge "blea!" he said. I did it back and forth for a few moment we sat sticking our tongues out at each other. We were having our moment until he decided to get all defensive. He stopped sticking out his tongue, squared his shoulders and stared at me and started to grunt. Play time over! I tossed out the almond and told him he could have it, rolled up my window and willed the cars in front of me to go and begged Chris to move!
GUESS WHAT --that silly moment was the kid's fav part of the trip --All six stated so. Silly!
We arrived at Artist point as the sun started setting. Words can not accurately convey the beauty. However, I was nervous that the bear would be ready for dinner soon and I didn't want to stay all night. We took several pics and then headed --oh and the bear was still just off the trail and kept digging at a plant for grubbs. Thank goodness he didn't realize the main coarse was just up above him.
We went through West Yellow stone which was about 45 minutes from our camp ground. We poured into one vehicle for the day. FIRST misc hot spots and bathroom breaks. Lexa fell asleep on the way but didn't want to miss a thing. NEXT Old Faithful. We checked out the museum while we waited for her to go off (she went off when we were parking and we missed it so we had an hour to wait) We got to check out science and how geysers work and hot pots happen. Old Faithful went off as scheduled --so crazy and it was beautiful!
Next we headed to Artist Point or Yellowstone Canyon (don't ever miss it --go!) On the way we stopped because we saw a buffalo herd. I was ecstatic --that was all Jacob wanted to see while in yellowstone and wa la! Bison! We got out and watched them they were across the river.
We pooled back in and were on our way when traffic slowed --more bison. They were close to the road. CAUTION do not try this at home. I am a TRAINED air head.
I rolled down my window and offered a peanut to a bison who had his back towards me. Chris said he didn't want my small peanuts. "Fine!" I responded, I grabbed an almond and held it out for him. He turned around and stuck out this long, pointy, black alien tonuge "blea!" he said. I did it back and forth for a few moment we sat sticking our tongues out at each other. We were having our moment until he decided to get all defensive. He stopped sticking out his tongue, squared his shoulders and stared at me and started to grunt. Play time over! I tossed out the almond and told him he could have it, rolled up my window and willed the cars in front of me to go and begged Chris to move!
GUESS WHAT --that silly moment was the kid's fav part of the trip --All six stated so. Silly!
We arrived at Artist point as the sun started setting. Words can not accurately convey the beauty. However, I was nervous that the bear would be ready for dinner soon and I didn't want to stay all night. We took several pics and then headed --oh and the bear was still just off the trail and kept digging at a plant for grubbs. Thank goodness he didn't realize the main coarse was just up above him.
Glamping in Montana
Glamour Girl made it all the way to Montana. Our new 4runner hauls her without a problem. Its nice to be feeling confident on the road:)
We left Friday and went o Idaho Falls --in Brigham we swapped out kids and met up with the Charlesworths. They brought pizza YUM!
It was raining and they needed a pit stop to cover so we stopped in a small town at Walmart. We ended up with swimsuits because it was just past Lava Hot springs and we wanted a chance to go on the way back and no one had suits in the Charlesworth family. Then happy, excited and wound up kids jumped back in the vehicles. Riley and I had prepared a scavenger hunt and bingo for our trip. We had fun doing Chinese fire drills, calling out things we saw, and getting strangers to stick their tongues out at us. We tries to walkie talkie but its was hard to understand.
At 11 we arrived in Rexburg at Wakeside Lake RV park. BONUS they had bathrooms and showers sweet! We set up camp, nestled down and got some rest.
We devoured muffins and were cleaned up before the Charlesworth's even immersed. After showers Shirlene Petersen came to say HI It was so fun to see her and her darling grand baby Griffin. Then we went to Bears World.
Bears World was super fun. 63 bears roam the grounds and have the right away. We had to wait while one bear decided to unload his bowels and then mosied around us and started itching his back on the glampers bumper. The their petting zoo had deer with velvet racks, 3 feeding fawns on their mom, ducks, and other more expected animals. At the end you can do a bunch of amusement rides. It was super fun. All the kids wanted to stay together and they had partners, Tessa & Sadie, Lexa and Riley, Savana and Jacob It was fun watching them all get along and play so well together.
On the road again -MONTANA OR BUST We went through island park and more camp grounds then I have fingers. I was cussing myself out wonder where I had reserved a spot. I was feeling bad dragging the Charlesworths into the middle of no where. The Earthquake lake immersed. Our campground was Beaver Creek and it was spectacular. 6 majestic mountains surrounded us and this was home for the next three nights wow! So worth it. We set up camp and enjoyed --by devouring hotdogs and s'mores.
We left Friday and went o Idaho Falls --in Brigham we swapped out kids and met up with the Charlesworths. They brought pizza YUM!
It was raining and they needed a pit stop to cover so we stopped in a small town at Walmart. We ended up with swimsuits because it was just past Lava Hot springs and we wanted a chance to go on the way back and no one had suits in the Charlesworth family. Then happy, excited and wound up kids jumped back in the vehicles. Riley and I had prepared a scavenger hunt and bingo for our trip. We had fun doing Chinese fire drills, calling out things we saw, and getting strangers to stick their tongues out at us. We tries to walkie talkie but its was hard to understand.
At 11 we arrived in Rexburg at Wakeside Lake RV park. BONUS they had bathrooms and showers sweet! We set up camp, nestled down and got some rest.
We devoured muffins and were cleaned up before the Charlesworth's even immersed. After showers Shirlene Petersen came to say HI It was so fun to see her and her darling grand baby Griffin. Then we went to Bears World.
Bears World was super fun. 63 bears roam the grounds and have the right away. We had to wait while one bear decided to unload his bowels and then mosied around us and started itching his back on the glampers bumper. The their petting zoo had deer with velvet racks, 3 feeding fawns on their mom, ducks, and other more expected animals. At the end you can do a bunch of amusement rides. It was super fun. All the kids wanted to stay together and they had partners, Tessa & Sadie, Lexa and Riley, Savana and Jacob It was fun watching them all get along and play so well together.
On the road again -MONTANA OR BUST We went through island park and more camp grounds then I have fingers. I was cussing myself out wonder where I had reserved a spot. I was feeling bad dragging the Charlesworths into the middle of no where. The Earthquake lake immersed. Our campground was Beaver Creek and it was spectacular. 6 majestic mountains surrounded us and this was home for the next three nights wow! So worth it. We set up camp and enjoyed --by devouring hotdogs and s'mores.
Living The Dream
My life at times is beyond surreal. This morning I spent almost 2 hours straightening out a medical mess from my injuries last October. As I sat on hold, I was paying bills and found a $2k tax bill What! Then a few people contacted me to get into princess academy, another who wanted to teach Princess Academy, bills were being paid, several texts for business.
I finished in tears. I sobbed as I tried to gather my things as I rushed out the door. First I knelt in a prayer for strength. Was this my life? I still need to find GPS trackers and organize a couple of home things --yikes plus change my sheets and oh how I just need 30 minutes to clean my bathroom. Should I liquidate more to make sure all the credit cards are paid off? Shaun finally responded to visitation for the girls and it reminded me of the steps I needed to make to ensure their safety --jumbled thoughts and jumbled life.
Where much is given, much is required. I have a beautiful home, great kids, the knowledge of the gospel, blessed with talents, great friends and an amazing ward. Last week I was blessed with meals to make, people to cheer, wedding to help plan, events to support, kids to help with, sewing projects to serve with and more. It made me feel awesome! Then I was bombarded with news and told from a Heavenly Father that Shaun had unkind plans and knowing if I stayed close to God all would be well. I choose faith versus fear --I choose to enjoy life and to see the good.
I finished in tears. I sobbed as I tried to gather my things as I rushed out the door. First I knelt in a prayer for strength. Was this my life? I still need to find GPS trackers and organize a couple of home things --yikes plus change my sheets and oh how I just need 30 minutes to clean my bathroom. Should I liquidate more to make sure all the credit cards are paid off? Shaun finally responded to visitation for the girls and it reminded me of the steps I needed to make to ensure their safety --jumbled thoughts and jumbled life.
Where much is given, much is required. I have a beautiful home, great kids, the knowledge of the gospel, blessed with talents, great friends and an amazing ward. Last week I was blessed with meals to make, people to cheer, wedding to help plan, events to support, kids to help with, sewing projects to serve with and more. It made me feel awesome! Then I was bombarded with news and told from a Heavenly Father that Shaun had unkind plans and knowing if I stayed close to God all would be well. I choose faith versus fear --I choose to enjoy life and to see the good.
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Our Life
I have missed journaling about my family. I stopped 2.5 years ago when Dad had cancer. Its not fun writing and pondering the unhappy events life throws your way. Now I am going to resume my family's history and write. Is being honest too much? I have been hushed, be little in in humanized the past decade. I no longer know a healthy balance --but I am finding it.
This is a a memoir of a single mom who has regained her life. My battle is sadly not uncommon but simply not shared. I am going to try and share the whole truth and nothing but the truths --are you ready for the journey. Too bad --its irrelevant because we do not get to choose our timing. BUT we do choose to live and enjoy life. I have decided to do embrace life and truly live. Are you ready for a story --This is really juicy come and laugh, cry and be anxious with us!
My name is Twanda --my kick ass alter ego. I live with three amazing, talented and beautiful BUT demanding princesses. I fill my days, nights, thoughts, and dreams with ways to make sure they have a good life. I am dedicated and then go above that dedication in a selfless path to ensure that whatever is best has as high of chance to happen.
Divorce was a foreign word until almost two years ago. Now it has enveloped an everyday way of life. Being a single parent (meaning dad is not really in the picture) is not a dream job, especially with a lack of near by family for support. I have amazing friends, and a church that supports me in the most merciful ways. Plus, I have a Savior who knows my pain and a Father in Heaven who listens tenderly to my pains, fears, and needs.
This is a a memoir of a single mom who has regained her life. My battle is sadly not uncommon but simply not shared. I am going to try and share the whole truth and nothing but the truths --are you ready for the journey. Too bad --its irrelevant because we do not get to choose our timing. BUT we do choose to live and enjoy life. I have decided to do embrace life and truly live. Are you ready for a story --This is really juicy come and laugh, cry and be anxious with us!
My name is Twanda --my kick ass alter ego. I live with three amazing, talented and beautiful BUT demanding princesses. I fill my days, nights, thoughts, and dreams with ways to make sure they have a good life. I am dedicated and then go above that dedication in a selfless path to ensure that whatever is best has as high of chance to happen.
Divorce was a foreign word until almost two years ago. Now it has enveloped an everyday way of life. Being a single parent (meaning dad is not really in the picture) is not a dream job, especially with a lack of near by family for support. I have amazing friends, and a church that supports me in the most merciful ways. Plus, I have a Savior who knows my pain and a Father in Heaven who listens tenderly to my pains, fears, and needs.
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