Dustin & Larae 11 Years!!

We are married 11 years, today! I made this video for Dustin as a present on our 9th wedding anniversary. I thought it was nice to put on though. I love you, Dust!!

Happy Birthday to Me!!!

I'm Officially OLD!!

I'm 31 today. I thought I would dedicate this blog to ME. It will be inspiring!

No, really. I thought since I am 31 I would write down 31 things I am grateful for.

We have so much, this should be easy!

1. for a husband who understands how overwhelming it can be to be a mom

2. for 5 fabulous children who understand their mom isn't perfect, but don't let her know they know ( if you know where I can find some, J/K)

3. for great friends who make life a lot nicer

4. I'm able to hear

5. I'm able to see

6. I'm able to walk and run (although I can't say that about dancing)

7. my Savior, Jesus Christ and his Atonement I am reading The Miracle of Forgiveness and has it shed some light on me, we honestly need him to return Home

8. The gospel ( that includes scriptures, prophets, temple ordinances and so forth)

9. people who are willing to share their talents

10. beautiful scenery, all God's creations

11. music

12. a good listener

13. a good exercise program

14. chocolate!!! especially when I'm PMSing

15. the Holy Ghost (this should be more toward the top, I know)

16. Lavier and Sandra (aka: Dad and Mom)

17. a nice, uninterrupted, warm bath

18. onesies, when your toddler learns to undue her diaper they come in handy, never leave them to nap in only a diaper!

19. clean laundry ( it's better when I didn't have to do it)

20. stain remover

21. story time with my kids

22. Sunday nap time

23. Everybody Loves Raymond, so Dustin can see how mean I COULD be, if I wanted

24. a clean house (again, better if I didn't have to do it)

25. a crisp autumn day, I like wearing sweaters

26. a big hug

27. for those moments that let me know I need to be a better wife and mother

28. pictures of any kind as long as they are uplifting, I prefer family snapshots

29. a letter or a phone call just to say hi

30. absolute silence, but not for very long 'cause then I get uncomfortable??

31. that everybody is different, I love that we are all not alike. We each have something great to offer this world. I hope we can all go and find out what it is for ourselves and do it to the best of our own ability.