It's my BIRTHDAY!!!!

I'm not one to shy away from birthday attention... I know you're shocked because I'm so shy and reserved!!! But today is a birthday that I am going to celebrate my parents. As you know, I am adopted (if you don't know, read THIS POST). I have always considered myself blessed to have the life I do. Does it come with some baggage? Yes, but who doesn't have THAT?




Today I am thankful for parents that did the right thing, even though sometimes it wasn't the popular thing, they stuck to their guns and did what was RIGHT. I have loving parents that always wanted what was best for me and still have undying support for me and my family. They are the parents that were there when I was born, kept me when I needed to be taken care of, loved me ridiculously, supported me unconditionally, and showed me how to love my children. I can't ask for better people to be my parents, and if you know my parents, you know what I'm talking about!!! They are just the best and I celebrate THEM on this birthday!!!

Now, I know they didn't do it by themselves, it took a village to raise me!!! You have to realize they thought they were done having children until I came around, so I got to spend a lot of time with my biological dad's family, they have always been such a wonderful support to me and still are. They also love me unconditionally. They didn't HAVE TO stay in my life after I was adopted, they CHOSE to, and how grateful I am!!! My grandma and grandpa were always so influential and my aunts and uncles are just the best!!! I really have the best of both worlds!!!

Then, I got married and received the best in-laws a girl could wish for. They also have had a hand in raising me.... well, maybe just resisting the urge to kill me!!!! HAHAHA!!! Just kidding, Jim and Peggy have taught me so much and I just wish everyone could have in-laws like mine!!!

So, this last little while has been quite hard on me, but when the dust settles down, I realize that my life is just RIGHT. I am so blessed with so many wonderful people that have raised me, but above all, my parents are the ones I think of today. The parents that have gone to the moon and back to do what's right for me. Mom and dad, thank you!!! I love you both so much and I hope I make you proud and continue to do so!!!

Here's looking at 33..... with sarcasm and a laugh!!!! BRING IT ON!!!!

Day 8....

On this, the 8th day of November (for 8 more minutes), I am thankful for the safety that was over all of our family this weekend when there were a bunch of us traveling up North for my cousin's wedding!!! I will post pictures later... there are some keepers!!!

For the weekend....

We are going to Salt Lake today for my cousin's wedding tomorrow. So, I probably wont be around a computer. I will post my gratitude list for this weekend.

Friday- I am thankful for Temples and that we get to be sealed to our loved ones for eternity.

Saturday- I am thankful for my Albrecht family. It's my biological dad's side of the family and having them in my life, my whole life, had helped make me who I am. They are such a blessing to me and my family!!!

I would post pictures, but I'm running out the door!!!! Have a good weekend!!!

Cozy....

Today I am thankful for my fluffy, pink robe!!!! My favorite color AND cozy? LOVE IT!!!! On mornings like today, where I left the big room window open, mmmmmmmm...... it always keeps me warm!!!

More to be thankful for...

Today I am thankful for being able to serve others. Just when you feel your life it CRAP, you have an opportunity to get out of your own problems and realize that life could be worse. Service has taught me how much I actually love my best friends and I am thankful for that.

Time to be GRATEFUL!!!

It's November and my sister's friend was posting something she is grateful for everyday on her Facebook. Well, my sister copied her friend and now I am copying my sister!!! Along with my regular blog posts, I will be posting something everyday that I am grateful for!!!

As you can see, it's the 3rd of November, so I have 3 to do today.....

1-I am grateful for the gospel of Jesus Christ and the guidance it gives me in my life.

2- I am grateful for the wonderful husband I have that doesn't ever kill me, despite all the times he would have been justified in doing so!!!

3-I am grateful for the red rocks that I get to see everyday. Aren't they BEAUTIFUL?

That's just the beginning!!! This is going to be fun to do all month!!! Stay tuned!!

Our Haunting Time!!!

This Halloween was a different one for the Clyde family. We usually dress up, but because of recent happenings, I decided I needed rest more then I needed to dress up, don't worry, our costumes next year will make up for it all!!!!

Randy's mom came over to the kids' classrooms to make her famous "witches brew", it was a hit, as usual!!! Thanks again, mom!!!

The funnest this year was Cambelle. She wore one of Maddison's old costumes. We call it the "bat fairy" costume..... can you think of anything else to call it? She wanted "bat wing hair", so I did my best......



Do you think she was pleased?


Maddison was a witchy poo and Tyler was a devil.... Halloween is all about dressing up as something you're not, right? The kids had a great time at the trunk or treat and got lots of goodies. Notice, Cambelle's baby (don't leave home without it) and Tyler's "devil" face!!!
We love spending time with our friends. Here are my girls, Emily and Ronni. We miss you Chanieca!!!!



Then we went over to my mom and dad's house. Dad was working, but my mom was there to welcome all the little ones. I remember when I was younger, how excited my parents would get when the kids would show up in costume, and now it's my kids!!! We showed the Clyde's their costumes on our usual Sunday trip.


Here are the scariest ones of the night. I have to admit, I missed dressing up.



But like I've said, I've done a lot of this.....


And Randy's been doing a lot of this..... (yes, he's reading our blog, and no, he doesn't edit anything I say on here... that's a blog post for later!!!)



So, I hope you all had a haunting Halloween!!!! Watch out for next year!!!!