So I've been wondering.....

Is it worse to be on the toliet and get walked in on, or is it more embarassing to be the one who walks in on someone? Of course the answer is whichever person you are. We went camping this weekend, and stopped at Maverik for a pit stop. Nate went in, then Emily and I, and Jaron was dying in the hall. Did I mention I am on cold medicine (yet another sinus and ear infection.) Well, I forgot to lock all the locks on the bathroom door. In my defense, I did lock one of them. So just as I sit down the door opens, and a guy (same age as us) walks in on me. Now I know how this feels. So I yell: "Sorry, I am so sorry!" Emily is in the bathroom saying "mommy did he see you, is that okay that he seed you privates?" (A 3year old adding salt to the wound of embarassment.) I am sitting here humiliated thinking why didn't Jaron tell him that I was in there? I came out redfaced, looking at the ground to find Jaron looking at the candy and toys. Then the guy comes out with his hands in the air and said "I promise I didn't see anything!" Sean of course was dying laughing at me.

Unfortunatly this is not the first time this has happened to me. One time I was going to the bathroom at Shopko, I was getting ready to wash my hands when a guy walked in and said "I think you are in the wrong bathroom". So I quickly left and went into the womens to finish up.

Another time I had to stop at the reststop between Blackfoot and Idaho Falls. It was a busy weekend with a lot of people. There were a lot of people in the bathrooms and I had to go bad. As I quickly entered the bathroom, I realized halfway in that I was in the mens room. I rushed into the stall quickly to avoid the embarrasment of being seen. Once in there I thought, "If I go out there I am going to be seen, and then I will have to wait in the womens room and see them again as I leave. So I chose the unthinkable and went to the bathroom in the mens room (keep in mind there were about 10 men in there.) When I finished, I ran out with my face down, and ran to the car and layed down so I wouldn't be seen.

About 13 years ago, I had a boyfriend who was going on a mission. At his farewell was the first time I met his family, and afterwards we went to his home for dinner. I was dying to go to the bathroom. It was a large bathroom with an elevated toliet at the far end of the room. It had an accordian door that didn't lock. So I told the 6 year old sister to guard the door for me. Of course moments later, the dad walks in on me. Talk about humiliation! SO, What would YOU have done?!!!

You know me and tag games!!!

1. Do you like blue cheese? NO. It is discusting, but Sean LOVES it!

2. Have you ever smoked? Never

3. Do you own a gun? No.

4. What flavor Kool Aid was your favorite? Fruit Punch

5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? YES. Especially if they are going to dig for blood, and I dread getting naked

6. What do you think of hot dogs? I like them grilled, but I cant have them too often, or I get nausia.

7. Favorite Christmas movie? A Christmas Story.........Ralphie!

8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Lots and lots of water

9. Can you do push ups? I honestly don't think I have done a pushup in my life!

10. What's your favorite piece of jewelry? wedding ring, but a few years ago Sean bought me an opal necklace and a thin chain, that made me feel pretty

11. Favorite hobby? blogging, laughing with friends

12. Do you have A.D.D.? Some times I have to wonder

13. What's one trait you hate about yourself? I don't really hate anything about myself, but I do wish I could be better organized on a regular basis

14. Middle name? None. My parents figured I would get an extra name when I got married, so why bother.

15. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment. I should be cleaning, I want to rest my back, I want a nap.

16. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink. Water, Water, Milk.

17. Current worry? Why am I so tired, I better run my errands, what can I do fun with my kids today, what should I fix for lunch, when should I prep dinner, I still need a few school supplies, I better not forget to fold my laundry, What was that noise in the basement...what mess are the kids making. I would write more, but my hands are tired.....

18. Current hate right now? A tired body and mind

19. Favorite place to be? On vacation with Sean and the kids

20. How did you ring in the New Year? We had friends over to visit and play games, kids all played, and we watched a movie on the "big screen"

21. Where would you like to go? Out for lunch, or to take a nap

22. Name three people who will complete this? I wonder.......

23. Do you own slippers? Yep somewhere, I prefer to go barefoot, but if I need slippers, I borrow Seans

24. What color shirt are you wearing right now? pink

25. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? I don't think I ever have, but I do like high thread count sheets

26. Can you whistle? Kind of. It really irritates Sean because it is a bit like a hum.

27. Favorite color? I like white, cream, and soft neutrals.

28. Would you be a pirate? I could be a sexy sea wench, but I don't like rough burly dirty guys

29. What songs do you sing in the shower? Les Mis, Fiddler on the roof, Stop in the name of Love, I'd rather be a hammer than a nail, and much more. (Nate teases me about it)

30. Favorite Girl's Name? aside from my kids: Elise, Rebecca, Elizabeth, Annie, Maele, Maelani

31. Favorite boy's name? aside from the kids: Andrew, Jacob, Joshua

32. What's in your pocket right now? Nothing

33. Last thing that made you laugh? Sean was laughing in his sleep last night.

34. Best bed sheets as a Child? Strawberry shortcake and Sesame Street

35. Worst injury you've ever had? Delivering babies, Horrific sunburns

36. Do you love where you live? I LOVE it! I love Pocatello, and I love my neighborhood (wish I didn's smell Simplot as much though.

37. How many TVs do you have in your house?2 TVs, 1 projector, 1 in the garage "kids fort"

38. Who is your loudest friend? I think I am "the Loud friend"

39. How many dogs do you have? None... a few weeks ago we almost got 2!!!lol

40. Does someone have a crush on you? I hope Sean does!

41. What is your favorite book? Photobooks, scrapbooks and journals

42. What is your favorite candy? 3 muskateers

43. Favorite Sports Team? Pocatello High School! lol

44. What song do you want played at your funeral? When I was in the Alameda 2nd ward choir we sand a medley of "Each life that touches ours for good", and "Abide with me, fast falls the Eventide" It is beautiful and very touching. I love it!

Okay, so if you choose to do it, let me know!

We're doing WHAT!??!!

I thought this photo was too funny! She looks so SURPRISED! As some of you know we went boating with my dad in Soda on Saturday. A little less known is the fact that we could have lost her that day. When the plans started forming the thought came to mind "Keep Emily in her lifejacket." Of course, that is always the plan, but I think Heavenly Father is too aware of my laziness and wanted to make sure I knew how important it was. My dad had a big raft that he pulled behind his boat. Nate, Jaron, Sean and Emily went out. (I was vidoeing this). When they were bouncing around, I realized they were bouncing a little too much, (I was the spotter). I turned to tell my dad that it was a little too rough (now the video turned off), when all of the sudden they hit a big one, and Emily seriously flew up about 5 feet high and out. Sean hopped up and dove in to get her. My heart started beating again when I could see that she was in fact floating on top of the water, thanks to the lifevest. We put her into the boat, and I wrapped her in a towel and held her for a few minutes, after about 7 minutes, she was ready to go out and do it again. I still can't really laugh about it (except when she says "Mom, did I flied in the air?"), but I do feel so very blessed. I hope that this experience will stay with all of us so that we can keep our families safe, now and in the future. It also reaffirms my testimony that we have a living Heavenly Father who truly does love us and is mindful of us at all times. He truly is always at the door, and it is our responsibility to listen and let him in. I am so greatful to live in America and especially in Pocatello. I love my family, friends and associates, and am so greatful for all my blessings.

I guess when you read my blog, you never know if you will laugh your can off, or if I will be really sappy! Well, today I am sappy.

BUT........

Did you know that Pocatello is the BIG CITY:

Okay, this kills me. There is a car dealership in Soda Springs that says that Pocatello is the Big City: "go to Poky to ride a escallator, elevator, or attend a big sporting event, but to get the best deals on cars, go to the little city of Soda."

And people laugh at me that I think Salt Lake is the BIG CITY!