Just Because

I love Farmington cause it's a farm town, horses everywhere. I mean we literally hear horses neighing from our front steps. And roosters crowing. So it makes a horse lover like me at home. This was a sweet horse even though he shied at every shutter.

Note my name on it.. yep, that's it in the corner. That way if any of you yay whoos want to steal a picture of a horse with a big nose then everyone will know that I was the odd ball that stopped and petted him and was trying to zoom in on his boogers.

Gondola

The girls switched up the typical Friday hang at grandma's to go up to Snowbasin. Good times had all around. I ALMOST didn't add the one with me in it because I look like an idiot with weird hair, since I had just come from a hair appointment, but I decided to post it because I look so retarded :) Hey, why not. So don't complain I don't ever put myself on it... Besides who would have known Carson could follow directions to get a good picture out of the sister. LOL.

Peanut Boy

Oh man, I am going to do the typical "I can't believe...." but I can't believe how quickly these little ones grow. One year birthdays and walking.. so surreal. I love this little peanut, he stole my heart the minute he came out smiling. He is the happiest, most pleasant little boy. I love his freaking guts, sniffle, sniffle. How did I get to be so lucky? I was sitting in Enrichment tonight thinking, man.. my life is as it should be. This is prime time. Although it's so difficult at times and I want to bury my head in the diapers, it's a special time.

Me With My Head Buried In This Hobby

Scott and Trish: I have just begun with all the great images I got of the kids.. so check out my photo blog for more, and more to come.

http://tonelocandcompany2.blogspot.com/

The Ignorant

The ignorant isn't implied as a bad term... it is meant for the things that we intentionally or unintentionally chose to ignore. Ignorant is does not mean stupid. It just means not aware of or have not learned. The more I learn the more I realize how ignorant I am. Isn't it frustrating how much we just don't know or are ignorant of? We are a product of our environment mixed with our own personal experiences so doesn't it make you wonder what life would be like in a different environment. It also makes me wonder how much of who I am and what I do I chose or how much is just programmed in me. Obviously this is a debate concerning the society and values we live in now.. hence the "brainwashing." Which I think in a lot of cases is justifiable. Being ignorant is unavoidable about a lot of subjects.. because we can't know everything, but I just want to be educated and experienced so that I can choose who, what and where I am on my own and know that I am me because I have researched and learned about life.. not just because I ended up where I am due to my upbringing, pressures, and examples around me. Think, think, think. Learn, wonder, ponder, ask questions.

Something To Think About

My brother showed me this from one of his friends' blogs, smoothharold.com.
I think it is so true and so wonderfully put. Thanks to my honies out there whom I don't feel any one of these pertain to, whatsoever. And for that I thank my lucky stars for. Miss you guys.



1. Avoid people who “size you up.” Likewise, don’t size up others (i.e. “Do you rent or own?” is a useless question, unless of course you’re a loan officer). Sincere friendship is built on fellowship, not comparison.
2. Surround yourself with people who are kind to strangers, especially waiters and cab drivers. (I used to be good at this, but could definitely do better).
3. If a “friend” pauses, becomes physically jealous, or feigns excitement when you share some genuinely exciting news, kindly show them the door and wish them well. A true friend will always be excited with your achievements.
4. Avoid people who brag about how busy or tired they are — it’s a cheap way of saying they’re more important than you, and you don’t want to be around people like that for extended periods of time.
5. Avoid “one-uppers,” or at least let them know that you’ll only continue the relationship so long as they stop one-upping.
6. Surround yourself with good company that will fight over the restaurant tab with you. Avoid those who pretend like mom and dad are around to pay for everything.
7. Avoid people who feel entitled to something from you or who constantly seek favors without return. This is good indication that said person is selfish, not to mention rife with ulterior motives.
8. Avoid people who brag about materialism or how often they travel. Not only are they likely to be up to their eyeballs in debt, hating their chosen profession, or miserably alone, they’re bad friends.
9. If you have “friends” that make you feel uncomfortable in any way, drop ‘em like a bag a dirt. Set the expectation early with douche bags that you’re no longer interested in pursuing the relationship. You can tactfully accomplish this by not reaching out and/or declining further requests to hang out. They’ll get the message.

Interests may come and go, but authentic friends are constant. Have the courage to find and maintain the keepers in life while exiling the duds. You’ll be much happier for it.

"When we walk to the edge of all the light we have and take the step into the darkness of the unknown, we must believe that one of two things will happen. There will be something solid for us to stand on or we will be taught to fly."

-- Patrick Overton

Thanks Lindsay for this.. Thought I'd emphasize it because I like it so.