All is Calm...

Oh Holy Night Christmas Video

That's so funny....

While in Idaho at Grandmas funeral, I made the mistake of telling the boys why the grand Tetons are called the grand tetons.....

A beautiful Disaster

Look at that cute face!  But don't let it deceive you.  He's a cutter.  No, NOT that kind!  I have had scissors hangin around more than usual the past couple of weeks on account of Christmas and such.  So Jacks favorite pastime is taking scissors and cutting whatever he can.  He cut blinds, power chords (not always a bad thing there) a nice expensive woven throw blanket I bought in Maine,  HIs shirts, my shirts, fifis pants, Bransons blanket, Christophers Headphone chord, phone charger chords, chunks of Sophies hair and the list grows everyday as I find and discover new things that he has already cut.   Put the scissors AWAy you say?  Done that more than 100 times.... older kids need them, get them out or I put them up where I think he can't possibly discover them...... but he does.  It only takes a few minutes.  He goes on his cutting rampage.  I get after him, put him in time out and think I've gotten the message across this time and he won't do it again....... wrongo!  Sometimes I'm not sure if it's an old cut and I'm just discovering it for the first time or if we need to discipline him again........*sigh*  It's a good thing he's so dang cute....

I'm Old

I'm just so sick of seeing the title of that last blog entry that I just had to write SOMETHING to make it go further down the page.  I don't have anything in particular that I'm planning on writing here..... just writing.  Today is my birthday, well for 10 more minutes anyway.  The big 38... too weird.  The numbers keep getting higher every year and the mirror tells me that lots of time is passing but I still think I'm 17.  Okay, maybe 23 (that just sounds better even if it may be more like 17).  I've turned into one of those middle aged people that say "I don't feel a day over 17".  I guess I should clarify "feel".  My body does feel somewhat my age, I'm talkin about how I "feel" between my ears.  Today was a bit of a bummer.  No ones fault, I just had a sick little boy to stay home with and take care of.  I was going to go to lunch with my mom and sister-in-laws but I had to cancel.  I couldn't leave Jack.  So we sat on the couch or cuddled in the bed most of the day.  That actually sounds pretty good now that I'm writing it and I guess it was except for the occasional vomit.  Tonight John and I went to dinner and a movie.  We saw Australia.  It was a really good movie... and Hugh Jackman  *sigh*  WOW..... I didn't know..... now I know.... WOW.  People magazine got it right this year for sure.  Well, I have 2 minutes left of my birthday and John said he's give me a message (he HATES giving massages) and I probably won't get one after midnight so I best end this post.

The Devil wears a Toupe

SO much I could say here.  I guess I'll just write a little as it comes to me.  I've had quite the contrast of good and bad or more like good and evil over the past week or so.  Last week was our big Moss family reunion.  So much fun!  I love all my family so much, I think I must have hand picked each one before I came to earth.  We stayed in a lodge in the mountains not far from Bend.  It was beautiful, the company was warm and fun and the kids had the times of theirlives with all their cousins.  I think there were about 60 people there.  Megan and I made 50 pounds of mashed potatoes Thanksgiving day.  Thanks for your help Megan!  A lot of people helped me peel as well, so thank you ppl!  MY sister-in-law Jodie went all out with her baking.  SOOOO many baked goodies around the entire time.  

So I contrast all that love with the darkness I've seen over the last few days.  Up until now,  I've never experienced the kind of hate and bitterness that I have seen in someone else's words and deeds.  I won't go into details but someone I know well (no one in my family) has attempted to destroy the life and reputation of someone I love very much leaving casualties everywhere he goes.  It's so hard for me to imagine the kind of hate it would take to do that to someone.  I've had people do me wrong and I've been pissed off at other people plenty of times!  But I still have a space for compassion in my heart for my enemies.  I can't fathom trying to destroy people.  I'm not talking about justice.  I would have no problem seeking justice through legal means.  I'm talking about vengeful, malicious HATE.  I don't think I've really been privy to real HATE until now.  It's ironic that his attempts at ruining our opinion about someone has just made us rally around that person, love that person more and have a deeper understanding and compassion for what that person has suffered and endured...  Satan may have the power to bruise our heel but we have the power to crush his ugly, vengeful head.

this why I'm getting wrinkley...

I've once again been scanning old pictures.  I love this one of Christy (my sister), Amy Ward and me in the photo booth at the Del Mar fair.   Yes, Amy Ward is in there somewhere...... we were all trying to fight for the camera.  Guess Amy didn't stand much of a chance with Christy and me!  

the fake smile PERFECTED

guest blogger, Jaylene

I've decided to make Jaylenes "comment" into a guest blogger spot.  She just makes it all make sense.....

 jaylene wood said...

O.k., it all makes sense now.

When I was in Idaho, I heard disco music in the middle of the night, and your mom saying, "smile larry smile!" I followed it to the room upstairs, and of course you know the rest of the story, your dad was practicing for what, I now know, was this video thing. I am glad he took out the jump twist thing from off the couch. (it defiantly would have messed up his hair)

Anyway I have to know where did your dad get the chain he was wearing! 

And your mom a true testament for usana! (and I even thought that before I saw that clip)

November 18, 2008 8:53 AM

50 years and it feels so good...

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Brigham Tiancum Robert Moss (yeah, it's a mouthful)

Robert and Jodie had their baby on friday.  I went to see the little guy yesterday.  He is beautiful, just perfect.  Looks like a combo of all their kids.  At least I can't tell yet who exactly he looks like.  He has such a perfect little face and lots of dark hair.  I'll try to get some pictures of him today and post them on here...

Thirteen

My baby girl is growing up!  It's official, she's a teenager.  I think she's been anticipating that label for years now.  The signs have been there for quite some time and now we can declare it as a fact.  I love  her so much and feel so blessed and pleased for her with the good choices she has made in her life.  She is definitely seeking her independence and own identity away from mine but all the while making good choices that are still distinctly her.  Does that make any sense?  lol  Anway, Happy Birthday Emily, I love you!!!!

Halloween '08

We had a fun night.  Lots of candy and ghouls.  Branson and Jack were pirates.  Well, Branson was actually a skeleton pirate (he always corrects me on that one).  Sophie was a witch (a good one) and Emily was a Teletubbi, Po I believe.  I wasn't quick enough to get a picture of Emily.  Maybe I'll have her put it back on tomorrow.  Christopher couldn't dress up tonight.  He was in the orchestra pit in his high schools musical tonight (lame they had opening night on halloween).  Hope everyone had fun!

I had it redone today (my hair) .  It's better I think.  I think I'll find a new hair dresser though.... I promise I'll stop talking about it now.

all 'bout me

okay I have lived with my hair for over 24 hours now and it just aint flyin.  I'm getting it re done tomorrow morning.  I'm not sure what to have her do to it now.  Most people tell me they like it better really blonde but then some say they like me better dark.  What is YOUR opinion?  Oh and I saw my friend Krista today and she mentioned my new do and color.  I told her I hated the color and she said "why, is it too grey looking for you?"  So there!  I was right! lol  (no, she doesn't read my blog).

HELP

SO I just got my hair done and I HATE it.  The stylists tried to convince me that it looked really good and really natural.  I told her that I would try living with it for a couple of days and seeing if I could get used to it and change my mind.  I also told her I thought it looked salt and pepper grey.  I really hate it and I need everyones opinion.  Is it just me do I just need to get used to it?  Or is it grey?  Just tell me what you think and if you're someone that just reads my blog but never comments, now is the time to comment!

He has a Camaro too...

I saw this guy on COPS lat week!

Halloween Granny

I stole this from Wendy. I see my near future without the surgery...

the dance off

I know it's long but how could I stop taping with those sweet moves?! (sorry about my singing)

the band

I had to put it on you tube to get it on my blog. Blogger wouldn't download any of the band videos for some reason.

Dolphins must love me....

I've lived next to the ocean most of my life.  Visited a few different oceans in the world as well.   Something I've always enjoyed is watching the dolphins play in the surf.  On many days in Carlsbad you can sit on the shore and see the dolphins swimming in the surf.  I've been on boats in the ocean dozens of times as well and have seen lots of dolphins swimming along with the boat.  On one occasion I was on a ship headed from Long Beach, ca. to Catalina Island and there were dolphins all around the ship as far as the eye could see in all directions.  It was quite the sight.  I've seen dolphins in the ocean all along the California and Oregon coasts.  I've seen them in Mexico, Hawaii, Florida and even France.  So I was shocked to hear from my daughter Emily that her 'science' teacher told the class (which all gasped in horror) last week that there are only 600 dolphins left in the worlds oceans.  WOW, indoctrination starts young.  Or could it be that those dolphins just love me and follow me in my travels... hmmmm

So scary

At the request of Heidie Lee.  Here are some pictures of our Halloween house.

and the scariest image of all.....

more...

 This was a bit tricky ti take pictures with a messy house.  I suppose that could have just added to how SCARY it all is...

such a stud...

a trip back....

I've been having some fun scanning some old photos.  Yeas, those ARE John and I!  The little boy is Christopher.

Sophie watching Sophie watching Christophers you tube movie

I'm with the band

Christopher and Johns band played at youth conference last weekend.  It was a lot of fun to watch them.  As you can see Christopher had quite the fan club.

Sophie enjoying one of Christophers you tube videos

Twilight Official Trailer

OH man it's almost here! I hope it's as good as it looks!!

Michelle holding our Sophia Michelle

One Year

One year. That's how long it has been since my sweet niece Michelle Maline Butler passed away. In some ways it has gone by so fast and yet I miss her so much it seems like I haven't seen her in forever. I know she is happy and in a beautiful place but I can't help but feel sad and sorry for myself and her family. One would think that because we have lived so far away from her the last eight years that I wouldn't be missing her yet. I miss her so much it aches. You could never be in the same room with Michelle without knowing she was there. Sometimes because of mischief but most times because of laughter. It's hard to even imagine how much the Butlers all miss her. I just wish I could hug her and tell her how much I love her one more time. Someday I'll get that chance... I'm thinking about you guys today (all the butlers, esp. Wendy). I hope you can draw some strength and comfort from general conference today. I love you

Wendy!

Wendy, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!!!!  I wasn't expecting to get them because I didn't hear back from you.   Yeahhhhhhhh!!!!  You are officially "redeemed"  (you are automatically btw).  ;)

For the rest of you wondering what I'm talking about, I wanted some pictures that Wendy took of my kids last summer for a scrapbooking retreat that I'm going on this weekend.  So to get them to me Wendy had to next day the cd's to me.  The redemption part is because she gave my puppy to someone else lol (I snoozed and I lost).

I wanted to tag everyone but it said "tag 6 people".  I say, if you're reading this, consider yourself tagged!

I got tagged...who is next?

I got tagged...who is next?

Alex tagged me.  Some ugly secrets are going to come out...

Here are the rules:
Link the person who tagged you.
Tell about 6 quirks of yours.
Tag 6 fellow bloggers to do the same.
Leave a comment to let them know.

1. I make a small blemish on my face look like a boil because I can't stop picking it.

2. I feel anxious when my house is very clean. (weird) 

3. I feel anxious when I loose weight (I know it makes no sense!) 

4. I'm afraid of the dark.

5. I hate for my kids ears to be dirty and I'll chase them down with a q-tip to clean it.
 

6. I check my blog WAY too much to be normal.

Alright, so..I will tag: Lynda, Wendy, Danielle, Megan, McKenna and Miriram N.

Helicopter Mom

I am NOT a helicopter mom lol

shortcomings of a domestic Diva

I haven't posted in a few days.  It's been kind of a rough week for me.  Someone said that I "don't do anything".  It's funny how un-motivating that is.  It's like someone telling you that you're fat to motivate you to diet and exercise.  For most of us, that just doesn't work.  SO it was hard to get ALL the chores that I typically do, done.  I know it's all in my head and that I shouldn't let something like that get to me.  It's just so paralyzing for me.  Mind over matter... I don't want to slip into a depression.  Okay, enough 'Debbie Downer'...

Last night I went to a movie with my friend Alex.  We had a good time.  Afterwards we sat and ate ice cream at Red Robin and talked for a long time.  She is so funny.  She is only 24 but DANG that girl has some stories! lol  Those are the kinds of people I like to hang out with.  She actually went on a couple of dates with John Heder.  Okay Alex, I'll stop talking about you!

Hey it's Uncle Tom!

I'm glad this case is over for Uncle Tom. Such an awful case that he had prosecute.

Our Hawaiian Princess

Isn't she just the cutest!  I know I'm a little biased but c'mon!!!  I found this little Roxy dress at Macys yesterday for 9 bucks!  I figured it's big enough that she can wear it next summer but I couldn't resist putting it on her today.  I took her to church in it without shoes.  I just couldn't bring myself to put shoes on her in that outfit!  She felt so pretty...