The Luckiest

I don't get many things right the first time
In fact, I am told that a lot
Now I know all the wrong turns, the stumbles and falls
Brought me here

And where was I before the day
That I first saw your lovely face?
Now I see it everyday
And I know

That I am
I am
I am
The luckiest

What if I'd been born fifty years before you
In a house on a street where you lived?
Maybe I'd be outside as you passed on your bike
Would I know?

And in a white sea of eyes
I see one pair that I recognize
And I know

That I am
I am
I am
The luckiest

I love you more than I have ever found a way to say to you

Next door there's an old man who lived to his nineties
And one day passed away in his sleep
And his wife; she stayed for a couple of days
And passed away

I'm sorry, I know that's a strange way to tell you that I know we belong
That I know

That I am
I am
I am
The luckiest 

(Ben Folds | The Luckiest)

I am so lucky to have you in my life Kelly.

I love you more and more every day.

It's hard to imagine that I could love anything more.

Thank you for all that you do for me.

For all that you do for our family.

For being such an amazing father to our boys.

For holding the priesthood.

For working so that I can stay at home and be with the boys.

For making sacrifices for our family. 

For being a good friend.

For being you.

For never giving up on me.

For putting up with all my craziness.

For encouraging me to try new things.

And more than anything,

Thank you for loving me.

 I love you!

2010 Getting To Know Me. . .

I know most people hate doing these when they receive them in their Inbox.  I actually really like them.  I love reading them from friends that send them to me.  I most often learn many new facts about my friends and family, that I never knew before.  So because I took the time to fill mine out, I thought I would post it on my blog too.  This is what I use as a journal.  Someday, I'm going to look back at this and laugh.  Enjoy!

1. High heels or boots?  Mostly heels, but I do own some boots, and I do like wearing them.
2. What time did you get up this morning?  Up... 5 with Mason.  Out of bed for the day... 9:30.
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema?  Avatar

4. What was your maiden name?  Kohler

5. What is your favorite TV show?  Glee!
6. What do you usually have for breakfast?  A toaster waffle, made with love by my darling Tweedles.

7. What is your middle name?  Lee

8. What food do you dislike?  I'm not a fan of curry.  I know, it's a spice, but if it's in something, then I don't like that food.

9. What is your favorite CD at the moment?  Blue October, Approaching Normal

10.  What characteristic do you despise?  Mean and/or vindictive.

11. Favorite Clothing:  Pajama pants and a t-shirt.  I love to be comfortable!
12. Anywhere in the world on vacation?  Forks, Wa. (Yes, I just can't get past loving it!) or Italy
13. Are you an organized person?  I love organizational products, and I'm trying to be organized.
14. Where would you retire to?  Honestly, I have no idea.
15. What was your most recent memorable birthday?  29th We were traveling home from Nauvoo and stopped in St. Louis and went up to the top of the arch.  So cool!  Then Kelly took me to dinner at Outback Steak House.

16. What are you going to do when you finish this?  Put Mason in bed, and go to bed myself.

17. Furthest place you are sending this?  Texas.  Hi Angela!

18. Person you expect to send it back first?  I'm guessing it will be Summer, Miranda, Kim, or Shelley.
19. When is your birthday?  June 19
20. Are you a morning person or a night person?  Night
21. What is your shoe size?  9
22. Do you own any animals?  Do children count?  How about husbands?
23. When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up?  A Mommy and a teacher
24. What is your favorite flower?  Gerber daisy's

25. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? July 24th weekend.  Durrango, CO.  Girls weekend!!
26. If you were a crayon, what color would you be?  Green!

27. How is the weather right now?  Cool with a breeze

28. Last person you spoke to on the phone?  Shelley
29. Favorite drink?  Diet Coke, and lately water.  If you know me, this is shocking!

30. Favorite restaurant?  Mazza

31. Hair color?  Mousy brown.  So gross!  I need to dye it.

32. What was your favorite toy as a child?  Baby beans, my favorite doll.
33. Summer or winter?  Summer.  I hate snow.
34. Chocolate or vanilla?  Vanilla, unless it's white chocolate.

35. Coffee or tea?  Diet coke!
36. Wish you were still young?  I am the "Baby of the group" so... No.  However, I do wish that I had my 18 year old body back.
37. Do you want your friends to email you back?  Hell yes I do!

38. When was the last time you cried?  About a week ago.  Kelly and I got into an argument.

39. What is under your bed?  Who knows!!  On Kelly's side of the bed, trash, old receipts, empty wrappers, etc.  On my side home decor, journal, books.  I'm sure there are toys and shoes, and socks, or just about anything else you can imagine.
40. What did you do last night?  Got take out from Chili's and scrapbooked with Kim and Shelley while the kiddos played.
41. What are you afraid of?  Snakes... just thinking about it gives me the heebey-geebey's!!
42. Salty or sweet?  Salty
43. How many years at your current job?  Almost 4 (being a Mommy)  Best job ever!!
44. Favorite day of the week?  Saturdays.  I love it when Kelly's home!

45. How many people will you send this to:  Less than 20?
46. How many will respond?  Everyone better... OR ELSE! ;) 

47. Do you like finding out all this stuff about your friends?  Absolutely!  I love learning new little facts about my friends and family.  Love you guys!

Thankful

Every night after we get the kids ready for bed we always sing a few songs and then let each of the boys say their own prayers with us in the family room.  The night before last Carter was saying his prayer and he said, "thank you for the resurrection and thank you that Jesus could live again."  Neither Kelly or I prompted him to say it, he did it all on his own.  I was instantly in tears.  It was so sweet.  I wonder every day if the boys really understand and know the importance of the things we teach them about the gospel.  In this instance, it proved to me that they don't need to fully understand all of it.  They feel the spirit just like we do and through that they can understand that it's important.  Important enough that they should thank our Heavenly Father for it.  I am so thankful for my family and the opportunity I have to be a mother.  I learn every day from my boys and I can honestly say that my testimony has grown because of their sweet examples.