Are you a blame shifter excuse maker?

People are always saying that they need a change in their lives. So they focus on that, but change is automatic. Progress equals happiness, and the change will be automatic. Raise your standards in life, because you don't always get your goals, but you ALWAYS get your standards. Human beings absolutely follow through on who they believe they are, and how they define themselves.

Sometimes people think they can label you and manipulate you when you steer a few degrees off course, but when you're rooted, you always get back to your root. They blame you but in the end the consequence comes to them indefinitely- in one form or another. Trust your intuition when you see patterns in people.  Their standard will get them what they are consciencely or not.
I've learned to love different kinds of people even if I don't agree or share the same standard. Lets face it, If you're not learning from the test put in front of you when you steer off course then you have no one else to blame and suffer. Some may take a lifetime, decade, or an incident.

Love and Blessings to true souls and genuity.xoxo

Heart of a Woman

Be very careful if you make a woman cry,

because God counts her tears.

The woman came out of a man's rib,

not from his feet to be walked on,

not from his head to be superior,

but from his side to be equal!

Under the arm to be protected,

 & next to the heart to be loved.

Meaningful Moments

To reconnect with old kindred spirits...

To connect with amazing new ones...
It is refreshing..it fills me up.. your daily small messages that are so sincere and trusted. It feels amazing and Its been so long since I've felt safe and overpouring heart communications that it brings a tear to my eye. Thank you both for who you are..Im in awe at how golden you are. Pure and compassionate. Experienced. Everything I value. Thanks to both of you. My heart sings.

Lil P...Girl got Game

The early morning dedication and athletic spirit defines lil P. Her dad is a hugggge soccer fan and quite a talented player himself, along with the other Turner siblings. Is it hereditary?? I never questioned it when they were babies. Come on, dad lives and breathes it? no question. However, Baylor only wanted to tackle when we put him in soccer(so we moved on to other sports)... Preslee liked dance. She was asked many times about signing up for soccer and the answer was always the same....Until one day.

One weekend up at dad's house the family piles in the car en route to cousin Tosha's soccer game. When they arrived they learned the game may forfeit due to not enough players. So there she was...they put Preslee in--no sign ups, no official uniform, just a hidden love to be revealed. She scored goals with no practice, no strategy, no knowledge of the game...the rest is history. She loves learning and practicing and kicking the ball around in her free time. In fact, my girlie girl wants a sparkly soccer ball from Justice for Christmas. I could squeeze her. I love to see her enjoy something so much. It may be cliche but its completely amazing seeing a piece of yourself becoming their own being.

Maggie and Clyde

The Studmuffin below is my dog, Clyde. The best dog ever lives in Idaho out on the land-if you try to house him he will eat your wood furniture and remove stuffing from pillows and upholstered items (free spirit). He is the size of a polar bear with a teddy bear demeanor. He still nibbles on and cuddles his toys. My favorite thing about him is that he still tries to sit on your lap. He is oblivious to his size.

Now, Maggie(above) is generally good natured although a different woman comes out with the camera. She gets very PO'd when you try to take her picture. This was a good one of her. I love these dogs!

Before Honor there is Humility

DEAR BAYLOR AND PRESLEE,

I promise you I will love you and allow you to make decisions and grow even throughout your adult life. All mothers worry. Worry doesn't equate to love, denying wings,and infringing... I want someone YOU CARE FOR to feel nothing short of care, nonlabeling, unconditional love, and compassion. You need to grow and take responsibility for your part as it always takes two to tango. Communication is king. Always has, always will.

We are students for life, but I'm so glad I understand and have experience in what a relationship takes and what reality is. I will never be the following...I as your mother going through life have learned from others who make this dangerous mistake.

Hovering Helicopter Mom syndrome:
Resist the temptation to step in and take over trying to be involved in every detail. Have your son/daughter go ahead and tackle some of the issues that are outside his comfort zone. You’re not going to be able to be immersed in every detail of the ADULT child’s life...there comes a time a mother takes her place..in love..not a castostophicizing view on life.

I love you Bay and Pres so dearly.

Your Mother

BIG B

Girls Day at the Nutcracker

Grandma Sue Sue didn't want to be in the picture because she had a cast on her leg due to a broken foot

And to all a good night

Our 2008 CHRISTmas

RETRO APRONS...thanx Mrs.Anderson's jr. high Home Ec class!!

UTES VS. TCU

Sean's partner Eric took Shad,Sean,and I to the Utes biggest game of the year. The y were getting their butts kicked until the last minute of the last quarter for an EXCITING win! The crowd rushed the field and the stadium went wild. It was frigid cold outside but well worth seeing.

Make a Smilebox postcard

I think everyone will be humbled.....

I encourage everyone to take time to literally experience,not just read, Lori's life through her blog...And we think our lives aren't always easy.
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Have you tagged someone today? Play crazy8's

Tagged..
8 t.v. shows I love to watch..(if I watch)

Today Show
Rachel Ray
Ellen
The Girls Next Door
House
E!
Jay Leno
Nightly News?

8 things that happened yesterday..

Made Fruit Tarts, Citrus Bars, German Choc Brownies, and Apple Tarts for Meeting this week
Reports for work
Cleaned House
Hung out with my family
Snuggled with Sean
Watched Football
Went to McD's with kids to get a fountain drink
Got the kids ready for bed

8 things I'm looking forward too...

Retirement
Christmas
Christmas music and putting up the tree
starting a workout routine
My next Vacation!
W to come out in Theatres
Mom and daughter trip to LA or Chicago to do American Girl pkg and store
I'm always looking forward to the weekend

8 things on my wish list..

To have less curly thick hair
To have a permanent tan
11 more years to my hot 2 seater convertible, maybe
To not have a house payment
To grow and nurture my own garden some day
To have my own island to relax on with full service
To have a maid that will clean house and cook
To go on a vacation all over the world

Tagged.

A-Z (I got tagged)

A-Attached or Single: Attached
B-Best Friend: Preslee my daughter- the long term/ here and now-my mom
C-Cake or Pie: Cheesecake. Lemon Meringue. Banana Cream Pie( too hard to decide!)
D-Day of Choice: Play Day. Pay Day.
E-Essential Item: Comfy Pillow with the smell I like
F-Favorite Color: Blue-Green
G-Greatest Accomplishment: Being able to take care of my family on my own; Reflecting and seeing lifes lessons and good times create character, that some never accomplish
H-Hometown:Layton
I-Indulgences: Magazines. Chocolate. I don't know if its 'indulge' or addiction but I indulge in alot of Diet Coke a day? I avoid looking at that IHC billboard that says set down my 128 oz of soda. Whose dumb idea was that?
J-January or July: July
K-Kids: 2-Baylor. Preslee.
L-Life is incomplete without: Body Waxing. Laughing til you cry.
M-Marriage date: Not Married.Don't know
N-Number of Siblings: o full. 4 (1/2 siblings) .
O-Oranges or Apples: Both!
P-Phobias or Fears: Eels- real ones, rubber ones, pictures of ones
Q-Quotes: Don't hate me because I'm beautiful, hate me because I'm a bitch-hee hee j/k . These are always sappy, you know mine from my blog
R-Reason to Smile: I have God in my life! Nothing else is as good without Him.
S-Season: Fall and Spring the best
T-Tag 5 friends: I wish more would Blog its fun! so... Haley, Jackie, and Sarah
U-Unknown Fact About Me: I will tell you when your older?
V-Very Favorite Store: Designer Boutiques. All Good Boutiques actually.
W-Worst Habit: swearing; driving and talking on the phone makes me take wrong turns
X-X-Ray or UltraSound: What?
Y-Your Favorite Food: Sushi .Pineapple.Raw Almonds
Z-Your Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

A Trip down Memory Lane

Let's take a trip down memory lane...here's how it all works out...Leave a comment on my blog of a memory that you and I have had together. It doesn't matter if you've known me for a short time, or a long time, anything you remember! Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you.On your mark...get set...memory lane here we come!!

Happy 11th Birthday Baylor!

Baylor and his buddies went to Toads for the big celebration; They rode Go-Karts 687 times, mini golfed, and Preslee won over 1800 tickets in the arcade! wheeeeewww. That evening we had the family over for more memories!