So I admit. I love Oprah. She is an Incredible Inspiration.
There are so many mindless, pointless reality television shows airing these days. Waste of time. Period.
But Oprah, everytime I watch it I come away wanting to do better and be better. The stories that she tells, her guests she has on are SO inspiring! There lives are just incredible and their "stories" are unreal. I am a fan. I have not always been a faithful watcher but recently I have been so into it. And I am very sad that she is retiring the show. In the last few days she has had on such amazing stories. People who have fought so hard for all they have. Been through incredible trials and conquered the unthinkable and have the best attitudes, gratitude and just plain love life. Grateful to be here on earth.
My mom and I love talking about the shows. There are a couple memorable guests that have just plain stuck with me and I will forever remember there stories. 2 young girls at the time of the sicking genocide that was going on in Rwanda while over 750,000 people were being killed all around them they hid in a banana tree for hours praying for there lives. Hearing there grandparents being killed, knowing they couldn't make a sound and not knowing if there parents were killed as well , held on for life. Finally when it was safe they came down to find everyone gone. Living in refugee camp after camp there was a family in America that wanted to foster them. They brought them here and gave them a great life. Still searching for there parents not knowing if they were dead or alive. One of the girls went on to achieve a great education at Yale. So smart and amazing. Her perseverance was infectious. Oprah had them on her show thinking that the girls were there to tell their story...But, yes amazing Oprah. She told them on the show that she had a letter from there parents and that they were indeed ALIVE. Just that brought them to tears...And then, she goes on...But before you open this letter, I want you to meet them in person...They are here. And I tell you what that was the most touching and incredible reunion I have ever seen. They were all sobbing, thankful, hugging and rushing to eachother. Can you even imagine?! What a story, among countless others.....
She has this connection with women that is just unexplainable. Full of wisdom, and hanging on to very word she speaks. Yes, I have ended up in tears a few times. It makes me think of my own life and what I can do to make a difference. How can I do better? And to just SHUT-UP, stop complaining and look at all the gracious goodness and blessings I have. If only there were more Oprah's in the world, what a difference it would make.
Her show is one of my favorites. Feel Good Television, for once.
I will miss it, and my good cries ever once in a while.
Thank you Oprah....Lots of Love, until next time!
Out with the old, in with the old. I consigned my old phonograph machine. Needed a change. Surprise, surprise. This took it's place, an old bookcase that was my Granny's. And here's the kicker, I didn't even have to paint it! (gasp!) I love it just the way it is, all chipped, stained and imperfected. It's perfect.....Ahhhh, sigh....Love the old stuff.
Hip,Hip,Hooray! Let's hear it for my brother oozing with talent....Brady and I had the opportunity to travel to Utah State to see Brandon's graphic design portfolio/art show. HOLY SMOKES, so worth the drive! I am so proud of him, he had worked his behind OFF! I was completely blown away at what he had put together. He seriously can do anything! The show was literally packed, great turnout you couldn't really move. The students displayed there portfolio's and had them on tables for people to browse and awe at. I looked at quite a few of them and I have to say Brandon's ROCKED!! He is just amazing. In fact someone that was at the show asked Brandon for a card and was already interested in offering him a job! I am sure that he will land an outstanding one! A big pat on the back to you Brandon.
This was really cool, suspended from the ceiling..picture of all students in graphic design.Brandon's at the bottom.....
Created letterhead, company labeling. This company is an outdoor clothing & recreation brand.
This was a label/logo he created for a friend that owns a company that does recording...and his last name is Rock.
This is one of my favorites, a picture of Brandon, but the amazing part is he did this all by individual words and created his picture. Even around his eye's are words. Alot of the students snapped a picture and did words over it. Not my brother, talent at it's finest. All by hand.
Another one of my fav's, each puzzle piece placed carefully. He has so many more and every single one is perfection.
Standing room only.
One of my fav's so far...Cilantro-Lime Steak
I have already tried a dozen recipes so far, cooked out of it every night for the past couple weeks...Yummy breads, dips, calzones, cilantro-lime steak...everything is so delicious and pretty easy! This is a MUST HAVE for those who like good, fresh, interesting food. These scratch cupcakes with the most delicious whipped buttercream frosting are a little bit of heaven on earth...
Thank you so very very much my girls for the great night and the treasured gifts...Everytime I open this book (which will be a lot) I will think of you gals .....
Our new little sweet boy Greyson, was blessed on April 10th...It was such a great day, so wonderful to have all the family there with us to share this special day. Brady, as always did a great job, I think I was more nervous then he was. The blessing was just perfect, I am so thankful for a husband that holds the priesthood and what a blessing it is to be able to watch a father bless his new son. Of course I cried and was overwhelmed with the spirit, there is nothing in this world that is more precious then your sweet new babe being blessed. 
