Choosing to be Happy

My sad feelings seem to want to pop out alot and it is always a constant battle to sweep it under a rug and be happy. I know being happy is a choice but dang it all sometimes that choice is so hard to make. When wants things to be so different than they are. I guess I'm a bad sport at times! Yes I want things my way. Oh well.........today is a good day to may a list and count my blessings. Put on a smile and find something to laugh about. Maybe I should go on you tube and watch clips of laughing babies (it is always funny to watch) or put on a good movie. Ok any one just happen to read my blog - go ahead find something to make me laugh and help me fake it another day. Sorry its a sad blog- :(

To All My Friends and Family,
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! I actually would rather write a personal letter to each of you but it’s not going to happen. So I am going to try to put an update to all on what has happened through 2009 for my family.
-In the beginning of the year- I had Jason, Jessica and their son Cody living in my basement along with Esther, Sarah, Naomi and of course me J Joshua had moved out the end of 2007. Josh was living in an apt. not too far from us.
-On April 12th – Josh married Amber Hunt in the SLC Temple.
-In May- Esther graduated from Ben Lomond High School.
-In June we took the girls on a trip to Zions canyon. Josh and Amber came along on this trip with us. We stopped in Manti for a night and watched the Manti pageant. Yes we camped out on this trip of ours J. After Manti we went to St. George and visited with Rachael (who has been living in St. George attending Dixie college). We camped at Zions for couple nights enjoying the outdoors.
-Esther moved to St. George to join Rachael and attend Dixie college. About the same time that -Esther moved out. My brother Mike and his family of 8, moved in my home while they looked for a place of their own.
-September- Jason and Jessica bought a home in Riverdale and moved out…… just in the nick of time sense Jessica is due to have a baby in Oct. J
-August- Laura and her family moved to Utah. Korey’s job has given him a position that will keep them in Utah. They have sense bought a home in West Point.
-October- Jessica had a baby boy (Cayden) He is adorable and they are all doing very well. That makes two grandsons from Jason and Jessica. J
-Mike and his family also moved out in October. They are now living in Clinton. Now for the first time ever…. My household is simply Sarah, Naomi and I. J
-Thanksgiving was quiet at our house. Hannah and her family came by other wise it was two girls and I.
-On Dec. 1st…. I had Carbal tunnel surgery on both my hands. I have the greatest doctor and my hands are doing great. I have to take two weeks away from working at Walmart but that is all.
-On Dec. 8th – Hannah had a baby. J Little Conner is doing great. Conner is my 9th grandchild. I now have 2 grand-daughters and 7 grandsons!

------- We wish you all a very Merry Christmas!!!!! Judy, Sarah and Naomi

Ps. Esther is moving back here to Ogden to be near family.





Btw… Sarah is a senior this year and Naomi turns ‘16’
this month!

It is the month to Ponder even more what we are thankful for..... I am over whelmed with graditude. I am indeed thankful for my wonderful children, wonderful grandchildren and I am thankful for life itself!

Quiet House

wow - I have a quiet house! Can you believe that I have a quiet house! I have never had so few living in my house than I do now...lol well atleast not for 28 yrs or so. The girls and I are adjusting. There are times we miss those that have been living here and then there are times that we are at great peace. Its a new beginning for us here.

Don't forget.......

Don't forget as your go through your day to remember the little things........give lots of hugs and tell those you care about how important they are.

Life gets funny sometimes or so it may seem...

One needs to look at life and laugh otherwise cry for days.... I look much better laughing than having swollen eyes. So I laugh......

It is about time :)

Its about time - Its my time...
Time to find out who I am...... :)
Time to be my own best friend!

Hey I read a quote today that I really like:

“Don’t worry about People in your past ~
There is a reason they didn’t make it to your Future”

For the past six weeks I have been changing my eating habits - low carbs and no sugar.
I am truly excite to shout out to the world I am finally loosing weight!!!! It is working for me
and it is about time :)