tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79261546751355768502023-11-16T11:23:38.402-07:00My LifeLizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04286969536789368847noreply@blogger.comBlogger282125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926154675135576850.post-5209233154605921742012-05-13T20:37:00.002-06:002012-05-13T20:37:56.572-06:00Happy Mother's Day!Wow....I am really terrible at updating my blog this year! I'd say nothing has happened, which is little true, but on the other hand, not true at all, because it's Josh's Senior Year, and so, so much has been going on! If I ever get 2 minutes, I'll update. <br />
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But today, I want to wish my mom a Happy Mother's Day! I love my mom so much. She drives me crazy sometimes, and I know I drive her nuts too. But I don't have words to express how grateful I am for her and for everything she has done for me and everything she stands for. She has taught me my entire life by the example she sets and the person that she is. It's not something she has to work at, it's just the way she is. She has a deep well of strength that I appreciate so much. Not many people would take the challenges she's been given and excel at them the way she has. <br />
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I love you mom!!!Lizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04286969536789368847noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926154675135576850.post-35912695418913280512012-01-09T21:02:00.000-07:002012-01-09T21:02:10.871-07:00Recipe blogI am by no means a great chef, nor do I claim to be. But I do enjoy cooking, and most of the time, I do a pretty good job. I've started a blog with some of my recipe's. The food I make is all simple, not time consuming, and appeals to teenage boys! Some recipes are my own creation, and some I've stolen from others. Credit will be given to the great minds behind my stolen recipes. <br />
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Check it out if you are looking for an idea for dinner!<br />
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<a href="http://lazycancook.blogspot.com/">The Lazy Cook</a>Lizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04286969536789368847noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926154675135576850.post-67219085179587302222012-01-01T18:30:00.000-07:002012-01-01T18:30:02.375-07:00Happy New Year!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGnDG2OUnPIecriTOGojnrcjnjZMxNvXkp_8vDs9-8CfdSpddOLquM3yiwUAdm4jy9O0VetYzFQsSOueSX8e8SDBQjrqRu2Q9-mEvrSd_3dckeK_LysIgvk9rC1BkCNrUtXPUVJODs02A/s1600/406820_271652502889528_259854297402682_700233_1298712932_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGnDG2OUnPIecriTOGojnrcjnjZMxNvXkp_8vDs9-8CfdSpddOLquM3yiwUAdm4jy9O0VetYzFQsSOueSX8e8SDBQjrqRu2Q9-mEvrSd_3dckeK_LysIgvk9rC1BkCNrUtXPUVJODs02A/s320/406820_271652502889528_259854297402682_700233_1298712932_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
Out with the old and in with the new!! Today we welcome in another new year. 2012 brings with it a fresh, blank sheet, new opportunities, and the chance for a fresh start. I love that you can send out the old year, and with it the hard times and bad memories it holds. This year, I've decided not to set the standard resolutions. Instead, I'm going to keep striving to continue improving myself and making my life better. I am going to keep making the decisions that make me happy and that are for the best interest of myself and my family. My goal is to end 2012 happier, healthier, and more content than I left 2011.<br />
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Peace, love and joy to you all. May 2012 bring you everything you want and hope for!!Lizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04286969536789368847noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926154675135576850.post-5032076697863018222011-12-26T21:22:00.000-07:002011-12-26T21:22:55.042-07:00Merry Christmas!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPfz6abCAe6EuRGY_rbzFScT0XNLWj3ebukmGdZYADpUmZiGm2kZowMUuioJ1FRio9fATpoOHoHZ37sVcRbM8HsR_1uy9xVU4NKnpdx2glMp2LDI7Uj1_Vx6AC52u0WrmhWjG9piWPYOI/s1600/metallic_red_glittery_merry_christmas_ornaments_package_of_6_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPfz6abCAe6EuRGY_rbzFScT0XNLWj3ebukmGdZYADpUmZiGm2kZowMUuioJ1FRio9fATpoOHoHZ37sVcRbM8HsR_1uy9xVU4NKnpdx2glMp2LDI7Uj1_Vx6AC52u0WrmhWjG9piWPYOI/s320/metallic_red_glittery_merry_christmas_ornaments_package_of_6_1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I know I'm a day late with it, but I was having way, way too much fun yesterday watching my awesome family open their gifts, and then spending the day with them, to get on the computer! I hope you had a wonderful, joyous Christmas and were able to spend it with those you love the most. And above all, I hope you remembered the true meaning of Christmas.<br />
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So, I was sitting in church today, listening to some beautiful, amazing ladies sharing their incredible voices while they sang about the birth of Christ. As the music surrounded me, I let my mind wander. Earlier this month, I gave a talk in church about answers to prayers and personal revelation. It's funny that this was my topic, because I have always had a hard time feeling like my prayers are answered. I've spent a big part of the last few months feeling sorry for myself because I felt that a very big prayer of mine had gone unanswered. It struck me today how very, very wrong I've been. My prayer did not go unanswered. It simply was answered very differently than I had expected it to be answered. And I don't have words to express how very, very grateful I am that my prayer was answered in the way that it was!! I am so, so grateful to have a loving Heavenly Father who knows what is best for me and what I need, even when I am sure that it's something else. My life course has been changed because He knew so much better than I what I needed. And for that, all I can say is....<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">August</span><br />
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I got hired by two new companies for work. They've added quite a bit of work for me, and have very, very quickly become one of my main sources of work. I'm very, very grateful for having found them, and credit these two companies mostly with the fact that for the first time ever in my career, I'm as busy in December as I was over the summer!<br />
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Josh started his Senior year of high school. Crazy!!!<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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More soccer ensued!! I think I was at two soccer games, as a minimum, a week. Sometimes, Saturday games were added too. One of the great things about my job is that I was able to schedule my work travel so that I could attend as many games as possible. <br />
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Josh turned 18!!!!!!!!!<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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Snake River Panthers won Districts!! <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And then, on to State, where they WON THE STATE TITLE!!!! WOOOHOOOO. For the first time ever, Snake River Boys Soccer are Idaho State 3A Soccer Champions.</span><br />
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I got to attend the assembly at school where they honored the Soccer team. And boy...does Snake River know how to put on a show!!<br />
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And, of course, later in the month, we had the Soccer banquet, to pass out letters and celebrate the end of a very successful season. <br />
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And of course.....Thanksgiving! Normally, we have friends over for Thanksgiving dinner, which is always so much fun. This year, they were able to go and be with some family members, so it was just the three of us. It was a wonderful day, and it was special to be with just the family and be able to reflect on the things we were grateful for this year. I don't spend enough time thinking about my blessings and all I've been given, and it was a good thing to be reminded that I'm very, very blessed and fortunate. This has been a year of many, many changes. Some endings, some new beginnings. It's been very nice to be able to look back on all those changes and endings and beginnings and truly be able to see that every change, every door closing, and every window opening, has been a blessing. They have all been to my benefit and helped me grow and become a better, stronger person. <br />
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HOW can it be December already?!?!?! It's crazy how fast the year has flown by! Our new ward has put me to work, and put me on the Event Committee for Relief Society. At my first committee meeting, I got put in charge of all the set up, decorations, and clean up of the ward Christmas dinner. EEEKKK! Put the new girl in charge of the hard stuff! But it was so much fun. It helped me meet so many people and make more new friends in the ward. Last night was the dinner, and it was delicious and went off perfectly! The kids in the ward acted out the Nativity Scene, and it was darling!<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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And now....the Christmas season is right on top of me! It's coming whether I'm ready or not, so I fully plan to spend the rest of the month being super busy working, enjoying my family and friends, and getting ready to have a peaceful, relaxing Christmas with my family! <br />
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Merry Christmas to you all, and I hope you are able to spend the season with those you love the most!!Lizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04286969536789368847noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926154675135576850.post-80559804916421919202011-07-04T11:04:00.000-06:002011-07-04T11:04:59.965-06:00Happy 4th of July!!!1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9_mStulku2MQ-cgqHOl5Ehbv3BRAQfCf8vCO3ct4O5Ub9zAy_uJJKs0aG-qYmj4WFgDQhq97bGgXZ6LdoyVr87mY1H7GgoqBEdEU3H9-OKWmfYVSECoV2rXYPLpSu8qWmQMGxitr2Pjs/s1600/waving-american-flag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9_mStulku2MQ-cgqHOl5Ehbv3BRAQfCf8vCO3ct4O5Ub9zAy_uJJKs0aG-qYmj4WFgDQhq97bGgXZ6LdoyVr87mY1H7GgoqBEdEU3H9-OKWmfYVSECoV2rXYPLpSu8qWmQMGxitr2Pjs/s320/waving-american-flag.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
Wishing you all a Happy 4th of July! I am so proud to be an American and so proud of the freedoms that we enjoy as Americans. It's a privilege to have been born in this wonderful country and be an American citizen. Enjoy your celebrations today and remember to pay tribute to the freedoms and liberties we have as Americans.Lizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04286969536789368847noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926154675135576850.post-89837659195704014132011-07-03T21:17:00.000-06:002011-07-03T21:17:29.253-06:00Welcome Home James!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
Wednesday was a big day in our family. James returned home from a successful year in New Mexico, completing his mission. I am so proud of him and of the decisions he's made and the work that he's put into turning his life in a direction that he's proud of and so that he's headed down the paths that he wants to be on. It's been a long road for him, but he's made good decisions. I'm excited for him to be home and ready to start on the new chapter of his life!<br />
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It was great to see several of his friends at the airport with us to meet him. <br />
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It's been an interesting month or so in my life. There's been a lot going on over the course of the last year that has culminated and come to a head over the course of the last month. I won't go into any details of what's been going on, partially because it's not me to put private details of my life out in public, and partially because this portion of my life is about moving forward and embracing the next chapter. <br />
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I've had a lot of moments of doubting myself....my abilities, my choices, my strength, and my abilities. there have been a lot of dark and sad moments. It's amazing how quickly that self doubt can sneak in, often without you even realizing it. Once it sneaks inside you, it takes over and takes control. It's impossible to feel good about yourself at all when you let those dark feelings inside. <br />
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I've been blessed with some experiences lately that have helped me to dispel those feelings. A very wise man reminded me that above all else, I needed to remember that my Heavenly Father loves me and believes in me. He is aware of everything in my life, both good and bad. He is aware of my heartaches and struggle. He is aware of my heart and my intentions. I simply need to have the strength and the courage to let go of my fear and my doubt and allow myself to see me as He sees me. I'm still working on that. But I have let go of the dark feelings and self doubt. I'm remembering to let the light and the happiness back into my life. And every day is happier. <br />
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I've learned a few things over the last while--important truths that make every day better.<br />
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**when life gets too hard to stand, kneel<br />
**a smile makes just about anything more bearable<br />
**when the chips are down, you can always count on your family to be there for you<br />
**there comes a time in life when you realize who your true friends are. They're the ones who are there for you when you need them. They're the ones who are able to forgive you when you need it. They're the ones who know when you need them, even without knowing what's going on. They're the ones who treat you well.<br />
**there comes that same time in life when you realize that you don't need the people who don't treat you well, and who don't make you happy. <br />
**don't make someone a priority in your life when you are only an option in theirs.<br />
**there comes a time when you have to let go of past mistakes and stop kicking yourself for the things you've done wrong in the past.<br />
**the same time comes when you have to forgive yourself for hurting someone. Once a sincere apology has been made, if that person refuses to accept it, you have to let it go and move on. The sorrow over hurting someone you love and losing them in my life ate me up for too long. I had to let it go to be happy again. I will always miss him, but now just wish him all the happiness in the world. <br />
**tomorrow will always come. Every day always provides us a second chance to make a new beginning. I choose what becomes of each day and what direction I will use that day to move my life in. <br />
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"The past is behind, learn from it. The future is ahead, prepare for it. The present is here, live it." <br />
— Thomas S. Monson<br />
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"Our task is to become our best selves. One of God's greatest gifts to us is the joy of trying again, for no failure ever need be final." <br />
— Thomas S. MonsonLizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04286969536789368847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926154675135576850.post-18597341368690237022011-05-01T19:36:00.000-06:002011-05-01T19:36:32.681-06:00How'd he get so old?<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>Last night was Junior Prom. I'm not sure how Josh & Emmett went from being these cute little kids that were hanging around the house watching Pokemon and Avatar cartoons to being 17 year old Juniors in high school. Crazy!! And so fast. Proud of both of those boys--they are such good people & choose to have such good people in their lives. It was fun to see them all dressed up last night!!Lizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04286969536789368847noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926154675135576850.post-41613638540261390332011-04-23T11:16:00.000-06:002011-04-23T11:16:10.894-06:00Makes me happy!!!<div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifXQjMAmkXVrjt4ARVgqIRKbfQ7K7bxiJiyeW5fNxH4aHkpi54IABo7fNZQGcYaT80XGoKPKibS-ll4hiZjar2FCCrh28mJRXD-MGfstVNqc7gmj_wuaZlaYoXNjnxCB7tir9qfYdlxQA/s1600/0412111235.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifXQjMAmkXVrjt4ARVgqIRKbfQ7K7bxiJiyeW5fNxH4aHkpi54IABo7fNZQGcYaT80XGoKPKibS-ll4hiZjar2FCCrh28mJRXD-MGfstVNqc7gmj_wuaZlaYoXNjnxCB7tir9qfYdlxQA/s1600/0412111235.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These two girls make me so happy!! Wendy, my wonderful niece is on the left and Cass, the girl that James was dating before he left on his mission, is on the right. Wendy and Cass go to college together and are roommates. The best part of that is that they're only an hour from me! Yippee!! I love having them so close and getting to see them all the time! They're here for Easter weekend & I am so, so excited to spend time with them!! Love, love, love these two girls!!!!!!!</div>Lizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04286969536789368847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926154675135576850.post-86285402709735112462011-04-22T09:25:00.000-06:002011-04-22T09:25:32.235-06:00Erin & Gabe11.5 years ago, a sweet tri baby boy was born here. There was always something special about this little guy. He was always beautiful, but even more, he was always a sweet, affectionate boy. Gabe lived here until he was almost a year old. I got to show him and finished his championship. He was a fun guy to show. After a specials home that did not work out and a Juniors home where the Junior stopped showing, Gabe went to Texas to spend a couple of months with my friend Erin. Long story short, Gabe wrapped his furry little body around the hearts of Erin and her husband Adam, and has lived with them for about 6 or 7 years. I could never have asked for a better family for Gabe. <br />
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Erin and Gabe have made a breeder's dreams come true. She has had an amazing show career with him, including winning a Best In Show with him. Gabers is the only dog we have ever bred to win this honor. I'll never forget the day that Erin called to tell us. We were in the car and I instantly started crying. Mom was speechless....and that never happens! It was a high point for me, as a breeder of a dog. <br />
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But even more importantly to me is that Gabe is loved and adored by his people. He is a member of Adam and Erin's family--and is completely convinced that he is the center of their world. He is more happy curled up in their laps than anywhere else in the world, and there's nothing more that I could ask for than to know that this wonderful dog I bred is loved and spoiled rotten! <br />
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At the national this year, Erin and Gabers won the 11+ veterans class. People ringside could not compliment him enough, and most thought he was about 5 years old. It was wonderful to see this team in action again--they were the most beautiful duo in the ring! Thank you Erin for helping to make this breeder's dreams come true.....but mostly, thank you for loving this sweet, goofy boy so much!!! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Erin & Gabe in the ring at Nationals 2011</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pretty sure the look on his face says it all!!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Lizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04286969536789368847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926154675135576850.post-63654896178124517312011-04-22T09:05:00.000-06:002011-04-22T09:05:06.363-06:00Snapshots of the trip to Tulsa...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> dingbat Liza realized about 2 hours into the Tulsa trip that the camera is at home! Sheesh....but, my phone does have a good camera, so I was still able to get some good photos. Not as many as I normally take, but I kept forgetting I had a camera on my phone!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Is it spring?? The day we left, it looked like winter!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Good thing Wyoming does have some cool scenery, because I really hate that state!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Boring, boring, boring......</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I have never seen a covered bridge over the interstate before!!!</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hahaha!! I don't know what the purpose of this 20 foot tall guy was, but it made me laugh every single time we pulled up to the show site.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Happy 125th Anniversary, CCA!! Gorgeous cake and it was soooooo delicious!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Love this dog! This is Dash, who hopefully will be involved in an announcement later.....</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Erin and Gabers......more on them later....</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I absolutely LOVED this necklace!! Sadly, even in silver, which I prefer, it was out of my price range, so it is not around my neck.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hard Rock Cafe!!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Poor Hannah was not thrilled about being on the trip with us.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gabers, however, is happy anywhere, as long as he has a bed.....</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And of course.....my mom's quilt. She makes a quilt for the Collie Health Foundation to auction at their annual auction. For the 125th Anniversary of the Collie Club of America, she did a quilt that has the names and kennel names of hundreds of collie breeders embroidered into it. It took her 7 months to embroider and looked amazing. They auctioned it for $800. All together, mom's quilts have brought over $10,000 to the Collie Health Foundation.</td></tr>
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It was an amazing trip. I haven't been to a National since 2006, so it had been 5 years since I had seen so many of my friends. It was wonderful to see them all again and spend time with them. I got to spend time with wonderful people, see beautiful dogs, and have a week and a half away from reality. It was perfect!Lizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04286969536789368847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926154675135576850.post-33015132095064234162011-03-27T20:34:00.000-06:002011-03-27T20:34:16.915-06:00Kara's baby shower!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My wonderful friend Kara is expecting her third baby next month---her first boy! Yesterday I got to spend a very enjoyable afternoon with my awesome friends at Kara's baby shower. Angie and Mica outdid themselves with wonderful food, Dessa brought an amazing chocolate covered strawberry bouquet, and Steph opened her beautiful home to us. Kara got some wonderful things to prepare for her new sweet baby boy, and we got to indulge in an afternoon of our favorite things....yummy food and incredible friends!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div align="center">**my amazing family**</div><div align="center">**my awesome friends, who are always there for me**</div><div align="center">**my health**</div><div align="center">**a job I really enjoy**</div><div align="center">**working for a company that is based on integrity**</div><div align="center">**working with people I enjoy and respect**</div><div align="center">**being able to learn from my mistakes**</div><div align="center">**being able to choose the path my life takes**</div><div align="center">**a working brain**</div><div align="center">**no physical ailments**</div><div align="center">**the gift of agency**</div><div align="center">**a foundation of beliefs and faith**</div><div align="center">**the knowledge of a loving Heavenly Father**</div><div align="center">**my wonderful dogs who always seem to know what my mood is**</div><div align="center">**the ability to work my feelings out through piano**</div><div align="center">**music**</div><div align="center">**the ability to find humor in life***</div><div align="center">**laughter** </div><div align="center"> **ice cream**</div><div align="center"><br />
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1 lb chicken breasts (3-4 fillets)<br />
1 can cream of chicken soup<br />
1/2 C diced onion<br />
1 garlic clove<br />
4 C chicken broth<br />
1 C masa harina (flour)<br />
3 C water<br />
1 can enchilada sauce<br />
16 oz. Velveeta Cheese<br />
1 tsp salt, to taste<br />
1 tsp chili powder<br />
1/2 tsp cumin<br />
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Add chicken breasts and one can of cream of chicken soup to a crock pot and bake for about 4-5 hours on high.<br />
When the chicken is done baking...<br />
Add onions and garlic to a pot and saute over medium heat for about 2 minutes, or until the onions begin to become translucent.<br />
Add chicken broth to the pot.<br />
Combine masa harina with 2 cups of water in a medium bowl and whisk until blended.<br />
Add the masa mixture to the pot with the onions, garlic and broth.<br />
Add remaining water, enchilada sauce, cheese and spices and bring mixture to a boil.<br />
Shred the chicken into small, bite-size pieces and add it to the pot.<br />
Reduce heat and simmer soup for 30-40 minutes or until thick.<br />
Serve in cups or bowls and garnish with shredded cheese and crumpled tortilla chips.<br />
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(I made my own tortilla chips for this soup. Slice up several flour tortillas into thin strips and saute with a 1 tsp of olive oil and a pinch of salt until the tortillas strips are crispy).Lizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04286969536789368847noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926154675135576850.post-45226661256194651902011-03-10T19:44:00.000-07:002011-03-10T19:44:29.717-07:00Ahhhh.....renewalI've been battling a case of the blues and douldrums big time. And to the amazing people in my life who have been trying to pull me out of it, I love you so much! I found an unexpected way out of those blues today! I went into ShopKo innocently today and found a half price sale. I was far too weak to resist. But when I spent the rest of the day smiling every time I looked at my super cute new purse, I knew that this little peek of spring was exactly what I needed! And who can argue with $15?<br />
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And thankfully, that break is coming this weekend!!!! I will be joining some very good friends and amazing women for a weekend away in<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: red;"> Island Park! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Ahhhh......a weekend of music, games, movies, sleeping in, napping, good food, even better company, and no stress....hello HEAVEN....you are only 2 days away!</span><br />
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In the process of the last few months, in addition to the bad choices I've made, I've hurt someone who had become incredibly important to me. The last thing I ever wanted to do was hurt Matthew, but I did. And I've learned that "I'm sorry" doesn't always make things better. Sometimes when you hurt someone you care for, you don't always get a second chance. And you don't realize the worth of what you had until you've lost it. I know it doesn't make things better, or change what happened, but I'm so, so sorry Matthew. You are an amazing person and I will alway regret damaging our relationship. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I heard this song for the very first time one day when I was having a very, very hard day. I was feeling very low. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/q8okOgw-jn4?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This song is an old friend and favorite. I cried the first time I ever heard this song. Since that night, it's been my go to song when I'm down. When Josh hears it playing on my iPod or laptop, he immediately comes to me and gives me a hug, and says, Just so you know, I love you. I think that means I'm predictable! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I just read something from someone called the FlyLady, who teaches women how to take control of their homes and lives. She teach people to learn to FLY....Finally Love Yourself. That's what I'm working on. I'm working on learning to forgive myself for my shortcomings and learning to realize that it's OK--that even when I fail, or let down the people who depend on me, I'm still OK. And with the amazing friends I'm blessed with, I must be doing something right! </div>Lizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04286969536789368847noreply@blogger.com1