Friday, December 12, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
A Tribute to a Man who was a friend to me!
When I heard that Kenny Goulding had died, I was sad to hear this, he was a friend to me. He was a friend throughout my life. One of my first memories was riding in a Swather with him cutting hay, my Mom said I used to fall asleep in the cab with him, I don't remember ever doing that. When I was 9 or 10 I named a Kitten "Kenny Goulding", it was Black. I had that cat for a few years. I thought it was pretty cool to tell everyone that the name of my cat was Kenny Goulding. I remember basketball games that he was there and he seemed to always sit on the stage by my Grandpa Joe. When I first met Joanne she would always sit behind the team bench and as 12 or 13 year old I would always say hi. I think I even bummed money for a treat. I think she got used to that because she always had a dollar handy when I would come around. I miss her still, she was a good lady and a good friend. When Kenny sang in the Country Bumpkins Band I would take Joanne and dance with her. She taught me how to dance a little bit. As to Kenny I will miss those hay cutting days and the basketball games.
Here are some excerpts from the Obituary and the link. http://www.thespectrum.com/article/20081117/OBITUARIES/304/1023/NEWS17
Here are some excerpts from the Obituary and the link. http://www.thespectrum.com/article/20081117/OBITUARIES/304/1023/NEWS17
Kenneth (Kenny) Edwin Goulding, Jr. slipped quietly and peacefully away on November 15, 2008, due to complications with ongoing health concerns. Kenny was born on August 31, 1936, to Kenneth Edwin and Elsie Quilter Middleton Goulding. He was a lifelong resident of Henrieville, Utah, where he learned the trade of ranching and farming while working long days side by side with his father. Kenny loved and valued every moment of this lifestyle. Kenny was looked up to by siblings and friends a like, he loved and participated in sports and music during his school years. He was self taught on the guitar, he played and sang at many types of functions alone and with the "Country Bumpkins" band.
Until we meet again my friend. I wish I was there for the funeral today.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
How Babies are born?
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My six year old Jacksen will be turning seven next month, we got in a discussion on how babies were born, I asked him "you were in your mom's stomach and how did you get out?" He said "Dad we went to the hospital and the Doctor cut open mom's stomach and reached inside and pulled me out! and that was how I was born." I could not argue with that and I will let him think that for now. So now you know how babies are born.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Temples and Families
I love to see the Temple, I'm going there someday, to feel the holy spirit to listen and to pray. For the temple is a holy place, a place of love and beauty. I'll prepare myself while I am young, this is my sacred duty.
Saturday October 25th I was in the Temple with my Family. Caleb and Braxton who had been recently adopted to us on the 21st of October were sealed to Jessica and I in the Holy Temple. I felt the Holy Ghost and the testimony of the saints that were gathered in that holy spot, a feeling that was undeniable. That feeling testified to me that what I was doing was true and that I was in the house of the Lord. I was glad my other two boys were there to feel of that spirit as well. Trajan said he felt good and Jacksen thought it was a "neet place".
I was glad to have my Mom and Grandparents there. I of course would of liked my Dad and other members of my family there, but that is left for me to hope that someday they will.
Friday, September 19, 2008
.11 Cents!?
What can you buy for .11 Cents? Not Much! You need .12 for a .10 cent candy? So I guess what is the value of .11 cents? To a 6 year old it is worth more than a million bucks! I know it sounds weird but let me explain.
Jacksen is part of the Lost boys club which includes all the boys, except Mom because she is a girl and she was gone. The Lost boys were at Wal-Mart shopping and Jacksen had to buy a water jug so he could water the flowers. Why? I know not? Anyway Jacksen had $1.50 to buy something, he bought the jug and was proudly walking out of Wal-mart with his jug and he had some change left over. (.43 cents to be exact). As the Lost boys and I were walking to the car I looked back and Jacksen was no where to be found. I waited with the other Lost Boys and a few seconds later, here came Jacksen with his Purple Water Jug and his head hung low and a tear in his eye. I said "Jacksen are you okay?" He said "Dad I lost .11 cents" I was thinking in my mind whoopty doo! .11 cents who cares. But I had a rare Father moment and I waited until he stopped crying and then I started the van with Jacksen still crying and I drove over to the sidewalk where Jacksen lost his money. I stopped and I got out with Jacksen and Trajan and we started combing the sidewalk for .11 cents. I found the penny right off and in the darkness I finally spotted the dime. I motioned to Jacksen to come over and claim his Dime. He rushed over and he was the happiest kid on the whole planet. He whoopt and hollered and carried on just as if he found a million dollars. He put his prize in his pocket and we started home, and he said "Dad thanks for stopping!" I guess I learned a "valuable" lesson his .11 cents was worth every penny?
Jacksen is part of the Lost boys club which includes all the boys, except Mom because she is a girl and she was gone. The Lost boys were at Wal-Mart shopping and Jacksen had to buy a water jug so he could water the flowers. Why? I know not? Anyway Jacksen had $1.50 to buy something, he bought the jug and was proudly walking out of Wal-mart with his jug and he had some change left over. (.43 cents to be exact). As the Lost boys and I were walking to the car I looked back and Jacksen was no where to be found. I waited with the other Lost Boys and a few seconds later, here came Jacksen with his Purple Water Jug and his head hung low and a tear in his eye. I said "Jacksen are you okay?" He said "Dad I lost .11 cents" I was thinking in my mind whoopty doo! .11 cents who cares. But I had a rare Father moment and I waited until he stopped crying and then I started the van with Jacksen still crying and I drove over to the sidewalk where Jacksen lost his money. I stopped and I got out with Jacksen and Trajan and we started combing the sidewalk for .11 cents. I found the penny right off and in the darkness I finally spotted the dime. I motioned to Jacksen to come over and claim his Dime. He rushed over and he was the happiest kid on the whole planet. He whoopt and hollered and carried on just as if he found a million dollars. He put his prize in his pocket and we started home, and he said "Dad thanks for stopping!" I guess I learned a "valuable" lesson his .11 cents was worth every penny?
Monday, September 15, 2008
My wife is Famous?
My wife just had an article that she wrote published in the Herald Journal. WOW! She is a celebrity now. (Follow the link)
http://www.yourcachevalley.com/2008/09/08/kudos-to-share-parents-of-cache-valley
http://www.yourcachevalley.com/2008/09/08/kudos-to-share-parents-of-cache-valley
Don't blame the kid blame the Dad!?
Dad's sometimes struggle with color coordinating clothes, I do as proof of this photo of Jacksen. I need to explain the outfit first.
#1. The Hair, messy yet cute.
#2. The shirt before I fixed it it was buttoned wrong.
#3. The Camo Shorts!? is not Camo the new Black? Camo goes with everything! right?
#4. The Socks this one is the kicker to the outfit, their Black and spotted, careful examination will show the socks are actually inside out!
#5. The Shoes, they are kind of like the Staples Commercial which says "That was easy"
So I guess I failed in my coordinating skills today but oh well at least he had a good breakfast! COLD CEREAL!!! (That was easy).
So don't blame the kid blame the dad.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Campaign Signs?
After my wife's recent post I have to give my own version of Campaign Signs. I have one Campaign Sign on my front lawn. This sign serves one purpose for me. This sign gives me the opportunity to turn off the lawn mower and move it, mow over the spot then re-plant the sign again. I just have to say what a wonderful opportunity for me.
I don't have alot of experiences in politics, I used to vote for Republicans. It didn't matter who were running and what they said. I just checked the box. Well I have a Morgan Bowen sign on my lawn (see above) I have looked into some of the things he has said. I think he will be a stronger person than the person he is running against. (Rob Bishop) I don't like School Vouchers, I like Credit Unions and I hate to see Nuclear Waste in Utah. If Bowen is against this, than I will vote for him! It doesn't matter if he is a Republican or Democrat or whatever else.
I am currently not involved in the political arena (I leave that to my wife) I do try to see some points of views and I currently throw any party affiliation out the window. In the end I hope the best Man or Woman gets the job. And thats all I have to say about that!
I don't have alot of experiences in politics, I used to vote for Republicans. It didn't matter who were running and what they said. I just checked the box. Well I have a Morgan Bowen sign on my lawn (see above) I have looked into some of the things he has said. I think he will be a stronger person than the person he is running against. (Rob Bishop) I don't like School Vouchers, I like Credit Unions and I hate to see Nuclear Waste in Utah. If Bowen is against this, than I will vote for him! It doesn't matter if he is a Republican or Democrat or whatever else.
I am currently not involved in the political arena (I leave that to my wife) I do try to see some points of views and I currently throw any party affiliation out the window. In the end I hope the best Man or Woman gets the job. And thats all I have to say about that!
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Just a Little Tribute!
On August 23, 2008 I was sad to hear of the passing of Jessica's Grandma. Glenda Sparrow. I feel bad because the last week she was alive, I didn't take my boys down to see her. Jessica went with one of the boys. I guess I kept saying to myself "I don't want to fight those boys at her home at the Legacy House and chase them all over the place, so I will just stay home" Now there is nothing I can do to rectify that! I am glad Jessica got to go and see her. She died peacefully and she went after she had had a bath and was fully dressed and had her hair done. She wouldn't of wanted it any other way.
Now I guess all I can do is pay tribute to a person I thought was a very nice lady. She did funny things, as all of us do funny things. One of my first memories was Mowing her lawn. Jessica and I did it and I guess we did a horrible job? anyway I guess we got fired from that. the $20 bucks sure helped on gas to get us back to Cedar City. I also remember she had a cold one time I was there, and she would pull a tissue from out of nowhere, like Magic! to wipe her nose. I finally spotted the trick and the tissues were being stuffed down her shirt. I guess it's a good thing I didn't have a cold!
I will miss this lady, she got a little funny and had a hard time moving, and remembering in the end, but she is now at rest. So now I bid her a fond farewell. I will miss you!
Here is the obituary notice:
Glenda Sparrow
1919 - 2008
Glenda Rose Shepherd Sparrow died Aug. 23, 2008, at Legacy House in
Logan, Utah. She was reunited with her loving husband and all of her siblings and parents. Glenda was born in Clarkston, Utah, on May 18, 1919, to Charles William and Mary Emmaline Godfrey Shepherd. She married her sweetheart, Sydney Joseph Sparrow, on Dec. 23, 1936, in the Logan LDS Temple for time and all eternity. Sid passed away Jan. 29, 1998. They lived in Dayton and Clifton, Idaho, during their early married years, where Glenda worked at the high school cafeteria. Later they moved to North Logan, Utah, where she worked at Baugh Motel, Logan Regional Hospital, and the USU Bookstore. Glenda was a very devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in many church callings over the years, with her favorite being able to work in the Logan Temple with her husband for 11 years. They both loved the temple dearly. Full of faith and fortitude, she always supported her family and friends. Crocheting was one of her many talents. All of her children, grandchildren and many great-grandchildren have received some of her prized pieces that had taken many hours to make. Glenda was an avid fan of the Utah Jazz. She is survived by one daughter, Maurine (Lee) Hendrickson, of Preston, Idaho; three sons, Jay (Kayleen) of North Logan, Dennis (Mary) of Colorado Springs, Colo., currently serving a mission in Taiwan, and Curtis (Linda) of Smithfield; 13 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. She was proceeded in death by a still-born son; her parents; two brothers, Clarence and Elvin Shepherd; and two sisters, Erma Shepherd and Ruby Ralphs. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29, at the North Logan 2nd Ward chapel, 1105 E. 2100 North. There will be a viewing from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Allen Mortuary, 420 E. 1800 North, North Logan and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church prior to services. Interment will be at the Clarkston Cemetery. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Pioneer Valley Lodge, Heart & Hands, Alpine Hospice, and especially Amy Godfrey, Joyce Larson and Legacy House for all the special care and love showed toward our mother.
Now I guess all I can do is pay tribute to a person I thought was a very nice lady. She did funny things, as all of us do funny things. One of my first memories was Mowing her lawn. Jessica and I did it and I guess we did a horrible job? anyway I guess we got fired from that. the $20 bucks sure helped on gas to get us back to Cedar City. I also remember she had a cold one time I was there, and she would pull a tissue from out of nowhere, like Magic! to wipe her nose. I finally spotted the trick and the tissues were being stuffed down her shirt. I guess it's a good thing I didn't have a cold!
I will miss this lady, she got a little funny and had a hard time moving, and remembering in the end, but she is now at rest. So now I bid her a fond farewell. I will miss you!
Here is the obituary notice:
Glenda Sparrow
1919 - 2008
Glenda Rose Shepherd Sparrow died Aug. 23, 2008, at Legacy House in
Logan, Utah. She was reunited with her loving husband and all of her siblings and parents. Glenda was born in Clarkston, Utah, on May 18, 1919, to Charles William and Mary Emmaline Godfrey Shepherd. She married her sweetheart, Sydney Joseph Sparrow, on Dec. 23, 1936, in the Logan LDS Temple for time and all eternity. Sid passed away Jan. 29, 1998. They lived in Dayton and Clifton, Idaho, during their early married years, where Glenda worked at the high school cafeteria. Later they moved to North Logan, Utah, where she worked at Baugh Motel, Logan Regional Hospital, and the USU Bookstore. Glenda was a very devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in many church callings over the years, with her favorite being able to work in the Logan Temple with her husband for 11 years. They both loved the temple dearly. Full of faith and fortitude, she always supported her family and friends. Crocheting was one of her many talents. All of her children, grandchildren and many great-grandchildren have received some of her prized pieces that had taken many hours to make. Glenda was an avid fan of the Utah Jazz. She is survived by one daughter, Maurine (Lee) Hendrickson, of Preston, Idaho; three sons, Jay (Kayleen) of North Logan, Dennis (Mary) of Colorado Springs, Colo., currently serving a mission in Taiwan, and Curtis (Linda) of Smithfield; 13 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. She was proceeded in death by a still-born son; her parents; two brothers, Clarence and Elvin Shepherd; and two sisters, Erma Shepherd and Ruby Ralphs. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29, at the North Logan 2nd Ward chapel, 1105 E. 2100 North. There will be a viewing from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Allen Mortuary, 420 E. 1800 North, North Logan and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church prior to services. Interment will be at the Clarkston Cemetery. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Pioneer Valley Lodge, Heart & Hands, Alpine Hospice, and especially Amy Godfrey, Joyce Larson and Legacy House for all the special care and love showed toward our mother.
Friday, August 8, 2008
Do you text?
I have been texting for the past year now and I finally can send a text to someone in less than a minute! It has been a struggle because I am slow and want to spell everything out and I want the grammer to be correct. Jessica on the other hand can text a novel in 30 seconds or less. With this speed there does come errors. These errors come from Jessica aka CEO of the Grammer Police. Recently she texted me (when you going to be home?) I texted back (still in Ogden) She followed with (If your not going to be GOOD in 15 minutes don't worry about it) I guess she made a texting mistake or she is giving me permission to sin. I still give her a hard time about it.
I hate people who text when they drive, this is almost impossible for me. I have done it but it usually is one word answers and most of the time my texts don't make any sense. I have seen people driving in the fast lane, texting! and worse of all they are going ten under the speed limit. They have no idea of the traffic around them. I want to slap them twice and call them Susan and wake them up!
So to all the texters out there you are in a unique group, A group that I am a member of, guilty as charged. Be careful how you word things and make sure the spelling is correct before you hit send!
I hate people who text when they drive, this is almost impossible for me. I have done it but it usually is one word answers and most of the time my texts don't make any sense. I have seen people driving in the fast lane, texting! and worse of all they are going ten under the speed limit. They have no idea of the traffic around them. I want to slap them twice and call them Susan and wake them up!
So to all the texters out there you are in a unique group, A group that I am a member of, guilty as charged. Be careful how you word things and make sure the spelling is correct before you hit send!
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
A silly Game?
1. Add a comment on my blog about one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot just do anything you remember!
2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you.It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you. If you don't want to play, suit yourself.
Come on now don't be shy!
2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you.It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you. If you don't want to play, suit yourself.
Come on now don't be shy!
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Sting!
On July 19th, I was stung not by a bee but by The Police and Sting of course. What an Awesome event!!!! I went to the concert with MY lovely wife Jessica and our friends the Gibbons, When Roxanne was sung of course Roxanne went nuts, Sting did an awesome job on that song. Other greats were Wrapped around your finger, don't stand so close to me and king of Pain! All were awesome, I stood most of the time and was hoarse when I got back to the hotel.
Sting did awesome on all of the songs. I of course liked Message in a bottle which opened the show and Every Breathe you Take was unbelievable to me. Sting has got some lungs on him and can really belt it out, he also is very creative in the way he will sing a song. He was a true artist, and he was very brillant, amazing, awesome, wonderful. I'm running out of adjectives. The drummer (Stewart Copeland) almost stole the show, he was amazing. He had nearly a dozen different percussion instruments besides his drums that he was clanking and plunking the whole time. He even had a huge gong. Stewart was running and pounding those drums with such force but it sounded so awesome. The guitarist (Andy Summers) was also incredible. He played with little effort and to stay with Sting as he added his little rifts and changes to the songs he did an excellent job.
The Hotel we stayed at was a disaster, never stay at an extended stay hotel! "holy s***" I should of stayed at a Holiday Inn Express. The king Bed was nice because I didn't fight with Jessica about the room on the bed. Dinner was wendy's, it could have been worse!! but, breakfast was okay, I have had my yearly visit to I-hop. WOW! Anyway I am home and I am still rocking out in my mind with Sting and the Boys. I am glad I went.
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Wednesday, July 16, 2008
New house new dog
It seems as a new home owner that the next thing to get is a dog, I guess in our case that is. We promised the boys years ago if we were to get a house with a backyard we would get a dog. So now we have a house with a fenced back yard and so now we get a dog. Kramer is the newest member of the family and he has been fun.
Kramer was a dog we adopted from Petsmart adoptions on Saturday. Kramer came in with all these barking, nipping, noisy and crazy looking dogs. Kramer was quiet and did not bark. He has barked maybe 4 or 5 times since we had him. We need a doggy door for the mudroom to the backyard, but has been fun, It freaked me out the first time he put that cold nose on me in the early hours of the morning.
So I guess i'm a pet owner and it has been fun and I really enjoy it for now.
Sunday, July 6, 2008
The Man Trip
The man trip is the annual trip to Blind Lake on the Boulder Moiuntains in Southern Utah. My family has been going for 17 years now. My dad is the reason we keep going, he started it all.
The man trip means no girls, and thank goodness for that. they would never want to go back and we would have to fight like heck to go back ourselves. Trajan my nine year old who made his first journey on the man trip said" All we did around the fire was burp and fart!" He made his mark just as much as anyone else. This year was mild compared when we eat Mutton for one of the meals.
This years one liner was "La Quinta Spanish for_____________!" My Brother Austin led the assault with that phrase there was some really funny ones that he kept on saying. Some of them were La Quinta Spanish for Bumpy Roads, or this stuff smells like s**t.
Over all the trip was awesome, my waders had a hole in the buttocks and I had a wet Butt two of the three days, there is nothing worse than a wet Butt. At one time I just got back on the shore and I was changing and Trajan got a bite and I was helping him real in the fish half naked, I am so glad my Dad didn't have his camera for that one.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
My new House
It's nearly official, I will be a home owner! I never thought this day would happen. I was surprised when my credit score came out good and that my income was enough to buy this house.
Jessica is so excited! She can't wait! The boys love the house and are really excited to get in it. I love the walk-in-closet and the backyard, oh the Hot Tub is nice as well.
It seems that the planets have lined up at just the right time, to get me this house! I have been so blessed and it almost seems not true. I guess I need to stop thinking that nothing good ever happens to me and that I can have a house or whatever and not feel guilty or not worthy. So for now I am going to enjoy the moment!
Thursday, May 29, 2008
My Kids!!!
Life comes at you Fast!?
With Memorial day past and gone, I am left reflecting on a couple of things. July 2nd is my birthday and it is also the birthday of Curt (Father-in-law). This day is also imporant because it is the day that Simon Mitchell Littlefield was born as a stillborn. Simon never made it into this world and he never shared a day in the sun or ever jumped on the trampoline or ever got a kiss good night from his Mom and Dad. Yet Simon lives on, he is a special spirit, he completed his earthly mission in life. He received his body. He has blessed my life with his own. You see when I found Simon had died, it came at a time I was struggling with my beliefs, (those who know me may find that hard to believe) I was struggling and I was tested everyday on my faith. This moment in my life came as a blessing to me and it has helped me strive to be a better person. I have no doubt in my mind that Simon is working with his Heavenly Father and one of his jobs is to watch over me.
In July of 2006, Anderson Littlefield a son and Stillborn entered into our lives. He was buried side by side of Simon and He once again showed me something very important. He showed me Heavenly Father has a plan and he loves all his children and some children have special work to do. Anderson is one along Simon. Those boys are going two by two teaching every nation, kindred and tongue, to those spirits that await there final judgement. I can see them as poweful forces teaching those that need the gospel of Jesus Christ. I love my Simon and Anderson! They will always be a part of me.
After Anderson was born some genetic testing was done with Jessica and the test showed that she had a rare blood clotting disorder. This disorder is bad in pregnancy. In fact a successful birth can happen 22% of the time. I am glad that I have two kids that overcame that 22% odds. These are Trajan and Jacksen! 22% is what was overcome by these two boys. They are special boys and they equally balance out my family.
Trajan has swallowed a Penny Twice! Jacksen has broke his arm falling off the tramp. Trajan is very gifted at music and baseball. Jacksen is gifted at numbers and time keeping, as well as whatever sport he puts his mind too. Jacksen is very good putting puzzles together, good for a kid who apparently has ADHD. Trajan is great at spelling and is like a sponge soaking in and wringing out information at any given time.
Braxton and Caleb are two special boys who came to our house via the Foster Care Network. Caleb came first and he has called me dad and Jessica mom from day one. Caleb has really grown into our family and when he has on Jacksen's hand me down clothes on he looks and acts like a part of the family. He is and I view him as nothing less than a part of my family. Braxton is going to be my wrestler and line backer in Football. He is so strong and Stout! He has developed into a great son and I love to hear him call me Dad! Braxton and Caleb are Littlefield's and in October they will be officially.
So my Family! most of the time there is alot of disorder and chaos but amongest the rubble you find a family of parents and children that have faced adversity head on and has survived and continues to survive. Jessica is the one that really holds my family together, If I ever make it to the Celestial kingdom it will be by her coat tails. She is a great example of a true believer in Jesus Christ. Everyday I thank my Heavenly Father for a sweet spirit that leads me carefully by the hand. Thanks Jessica for all you do! I love you!
May god shine upon you and each of you in your everyday lives. Because to me the sun is shining brightly!
With Memorial day past and gone, I am left reflecting on a couple of things. July 2nd is my birthday and it is also the birthday of Curt (Father-in-law). This day is also imporant because it is the day that Simon Mitchell Littlefield was born as a stillborn. Simon never made it into this world and he never shared a day in the sun or ever jumped on the trampoline or ever got a kiss good night from his Mom and Dad. Yet Simon lives on, he is a special spirit, he completed his earthly mission in life. He received his body. He has blessed my life with his own. You see when I found Simon had died, it came at a time I was struggling with my beliefs, (those who know me may find that hard to believe) I was struggling and I was tested everyday on my faith. This moment in my life came as a blessing to me and it has helped me strive to be a better person. I have no doubt in my mind that Simon is working with his Heavenly Father and one of his jobs is to watch over me.
In July of 2006, Anderson Littlefield a son and Stillborn entered into our lives. He was buried side by side of Simon and He once again showed me something very important. He showed me Heavenly Father has a plan and he loves all his children and some children have special work to do. Anderson is one along Simon. Those boys are going two by two teaching every nation, kindred and tongue, to those spirits that await there final judgement. I can see them as poweful forces teaching those that need the gospel of Jesus Christ. I love my Simon and Anderson! They will always be a part of me.
After Anderson was born some genetic testing was done with Jessica and the test showed that she had a rare blood clotting disorder. This disorder is bad in pregnancy. In fact a successful birth can happen 22% of the time. I am glad that I have two kids that overcame that 22% odds. These are Trajan and Jacksen! 22% is what was overcome by these two boys. They are special boys and they equally balance out my family.
Trajan has swallowed a Penny Twice! Jacksen has broke his arm falling off the tramp. Trajan is very gifted at music and baseball. Jacksen is gifted at numbers and time keeping, as well as whatever sport he puts his mind too. Jacksen is very good putting puzzles together, good for a kid who apparently has ADHD. Trajan is great at spelling and is like a sponge soaking in and wringing out information at any given time.
Braxton and Caleb are two special boys who came to our house via the Foster Care Network. Caleb came first and he has called me dad and Jessica mom from day one. Caleb has really grown into our family and when he has on Jacksen's hand me down clothes on he looks and acts like a part of the family. He is and I view him as nothing less than a part of my family. Braxton is going to be my wrestler and line backer in Football. He is so strong and Stout! He has developed into a great son and I love to hear him call me Dad! Braxton and Caleb are Littlefield's and in October they will be officially.
So my Family! most of the time there is alot of disorder and chaos but amongest the rubble you find a family of parents and children that have faced adversity head on and has survived and continues to survive. Jessica is the one that really holds my family together, If I ever make it to the Celestial kingdom it will be by her coat tails. She is a great example of a true believer in Jesus Christ. Everyday I thank my Heavenly Father for a sweet spirit that leads me carefully by the hand. Thanks Jessica for all you do! I love you!
May god shine upon you and each of you in your everyday lives. Because to me the sun is shining brightly!
Friday, May 23, 2008
Are You Ever Going to Update Your Blog?
After numerous days/weeks of bugging from Jessica, I decided to update my blog!
The Happenings:
House hunting is a complete nightmare! I had the impression it was like going to McDonalds and ordering what you want from the menu and then drive up, Pay, then Enjoy. (all but the enjoy part for McDonalds) Anyway my idea? Well did I ever learn quick!
After looking, making an offer, counter offer, going through a home and loving it, I am still at square one. Now our broker wants another meeting to go over a best offer meeting because there are multiple offers on the table. (BS) but I am meeting again with the Broker and now I don't even know if I have a chance at the home. I am not enjoying this and I guess I don't know any better!!!
Kids:
The kids are very trunky with school- they can't wait for it to end. I keep wishing there was another 3-4 months. I am sure it will be a fun summer for Jessica with 4 boys running all over the place and house hunting, moving if we ever find a house to buy that we like. Trajan is good, we went to Prince Caspian the other day and I thought he enjoyed it, It was not as good as the first one I thought. Jacksen is still Jacksen, or should I say Hurricane Jack season has just begun! Braxton is adapting and getting over his anger issues now its I am going to the mailbox (I'll be right back, it's okay don't cry!) He has some seperation issues but we are working through them. He still is cute! Caleb is going through some Athesma issues, medicine has started but hopefully he will get over his barking!
Work:
Work is very busy and I am running and I am running now so got to go. Stay tuned for more stuff from the life of Mitchy the kid!!!
The Happenings:
House hunting is a complete nightmare! I had the impression it was like going to McDonalds and ordering what you want from the menu and then drive up, Pay, then Enjoy. (all but the enjoy part for McDonalds) Anyway my idea? Well did I ever learn quick!
After looking, making an offer, counter offer, going through a home and loving it, I am still at square one. Now our broker wants another meeting to go over a best offer meeting because there are multiple offers on the table. (BS) but I am meeting again with the Broker and now I don't even know if I have a chance at the home. I am not enjoying this and I guess I don't know any better!!!
Kids:
The kids are very trunky with school- they can't wait for it to end. I keep wishing there was another 3-4 months. I am sure it will be a fun summer for Jessica with 4 boys running all over the place and house hunting, moving if we ever find a house to buy that we like. Trajan is good, we went to Prince Caspian the other day and I thought he enjoyed it, It was not as good as the first one I thought. Jacksen is still Jacksen, or should I say Hurricane Jack season has just begun! Braxton is adapting and getting over his anger issues now its I am going to the mailbox (I'll be right back, it's okay don't cry!) He has some seperation issues but we are working through them. He still is cute! Caleb is going through some Athesma issues, medicine has started but hopefully he will get over his barking!
Work:
Work is very busy and I am running and I am running now so got to go. Stay tuned for more stuff from the life of Mitchy the kid!!!
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Justice, Blessing, or Miracle?
On a serious note.
Today, the 24th of April, I was a witness of something very important to me and my family. I was worried to hear of a court hearing with the donors(aka Parents) of my Foster Children. I was worried because they had called this meeting and it was three months earlier than scheduled. I was worried because it had been almost three months from the last time they seen these kids. My witness is that something miraculous happened and my worries changed into shock and disbelief. I witnessed the Parents (aka Donors) relinquish their parental rights for these two kids and officially be no longer there parents according to the state. I can't explain in words how I feel. I am so grateful for this and I am so excited to have these kids in my family.
I want all who reads this that has ever doubted that prayers are answered? There is a supreme being watching over us, he is our Father and he sees all and knows what is best for all of us. He heard my prayers not only last night but he hears me everytime I pray. All I really wanted was that these kids be in a place that would be safe and happy for them. In God's infinite wisdom he has placed them in our home. That leaves alot of responsibility to me and Jessica.
To the parents of these kids I marvel at the strength and courage they must of had to stand before the judge and say that they were giving up their kids and that they did not want to be their parents. I could never do this, and they did. They may never show courage like this again in their lifetime. To them I am greatful that they showed this courage and cared enough about their children that they recognized what was important and knew that they could not be their parents.
Today do I say Justice? Do I say Blessing? or do I say a Miracle? To this question I say "D" All of the above.
Today, the 24th of April, I was a witness of something very important to me and my family. I was worried to hear of a court hearing with the donors(aka Parents) of my Foster Children. I was worried because they had called this meeting and it was three months earlier than scheduled. I was worried because it had been almost three months from the last time they seen these kids. My witness is that something miraculous happened and my worries changed into shock and disbelief. I witnessed the Parents (aka Donors) relinquish their parental rights for these two kids and officially be no longer there parents according to the state. I can't explain in words how I feel. I am so grateful for this and I am so excited to have these kids in my family.
I want all who reads this that has ever doubted that prayers are answered? There is a supreme being watching over us, he is our Father and he sees all and knows what is best for all of us. He heard my prayers not only last night but he hears me everytime I pray. All I really wanted was that these kids be in a place that would be safe and happy for them. In God's infinite wisdom he has placed them in our home. That leaves alot of responsibility to me and Jessica.
To the parents of these kids I marvel at the strength and courage they must of had to stand before the judge and say that they were giving up their kids and that they did not want to be their parents. I could never do this, and they did. They may never show courage like this again in their lifetime. To them I am greatful that they showed this courage and cared enough about their children that they recognized what was important and knew that they could not be their parents.
Today do I say Justice? Do I say Blessing? or do I say a Miracle? To this question I say "D" All of the above.
Friday, April 11, 2008
What we can learn from Forrest Gump!
Forrest Gump is one of my favorite movies of all time. More lessons can be learned from a simple highly complex show like Forrest Gump, than any other show. Watch the original trailer link on the bottom. If you have not seen Forrest Gump ever, you need to watch it Now! One of the funniest parts of the show is when Forrest is in his boat (Jenny) and he sees Lt. Dan on the dock looking at him, Forrest jumps off the boat, swims over and is talking to Lt. Dan. Seconds later his boat slams into the dock next to them and Forrest says "That's my boat!" Funny! Here is my list, if you think of other lines that are funny please comment so I can add them. Enjoy!!!!
#10 Sometimes you just feel like running! Our shoes can take us anywhere!
#9 Sometimes there is not enough rocks!
#8 Sometimes we just need to find Bubba!
#7 Sometimes when we're scared maybe it's our Grandma's dog?
#6 Sometimes going to the white house is not all what it's cracked up to be!
#5 Sometimes sh** happens!
#4 It doesn't matter if you're a smart man as long as you know what love is!
#3 Stupid is as Stupid does is still true!
#2 Life is like a Box of Chocolates, you never really know what you're going to get!
#1 After 15 Dr. Peppers you are going to have to Pee!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=JdsMqRaz2WY&feature=related Original Trailer
http://youtube.com/watch?v=NJcdd3ofEOQ&feature=related Weird Al Spoof
Here is my top ten list of things we can learn from Forrest Gump!
#10 Sometimes you just feel like running! Our shoes can take us anywhere!
#9 Sometimes there is not enough rocks!
#8 Sometimes we just need to find Bubba!
#7 Sometimes when we're scared maybe it's our Grandma's dog?
#6 Sometimes going to the white house is not all what it's cracked up to be!
#5 Sometimes sh** happens!
#4 It doesn't matter if you're a smart man as long as you know what love is!
#3 Stupid is as Stupid does is still true!
#2 Life is like a Box of Chocolates, you never really know what you're going to get!
#1 After 15 Dr. Peppers you are going to have to Pee!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=JdsMqRaz2WY&feature=related Original Trailer
http://youtube.com/watch?v=NJcdd3ofEOQ&feature=related Weird Al Spoof
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
O' Behave!?!
O' Behave:
People who know me well, hear me say (o'behave) all the time. I don't know why but that has turned into my calling card. My Mom and Dad are used to it more than anyone else. Sunday night I called my Dad and he told me that he won photo of the week again on the outdoors show on KUTV.com. (http://www.kutv.com/slideshows/default.aspx) (Two Turkeys)and (Desert Bighorn Sheep) and before I could say "O'behave" my dad said it and I said "hey that's my line!" "I knew it was coming" he said.
O'behave comes from the Austin Powers movies. I really despise those shows but I do have to say that line is kind of catchy. (I guess that line is better than my Ace Ventura line using my butt cheeks to assk you a question) My dad really loved that one--NOT!!!!!
I say that line around people at work, with co-workers or with car dealers. It doesn't matter who. Some might think that it shows the level of my intelligence. I figure at almost 35 years old I can say that and not be worried if it makes me sound stupid or non-intelligent.
O'behave is proof that my vocabulary, my memory is focused and remembers more from movies and music. Is that bad, I say not. I remember more from movies than I do about my childhood. I remember movies and music I seen or heard when I was a child. I never had a bad childhood but I remember more from movies than actual childhood events.
So if you hear me say O'Behave just know it is me and that is how I say wow or cool or holy crap or whatever.
P.S. to those who don't like this "O'Behave!!!!!!!!!!!"
People who know me well, hear me say (o'behave) all the time. I don't know why but that has turned into my calling card. My Mom and Dad are used to it more than anyone else. Sunday night I called my Dad and he told me that he won photo of the week again on the outdoors show on KUTV.com. (http://www.kutv.com/slideshows/default.aspx) (Two Turkeys)and (Desert Bighorn Sheep) and before I could say "O'behave" my dad said it and I said "hey that's my line!" "I knew it was coming" he said.
O'behave comes from the Austin Powers movies. I really despise those shows but I do have to say that line is kind of catchy. (I guess that line is better than my Ace Ventura line using my butt cheeks to assk you a question) My dad really loved that one--NOT!!!!!
I say that line around people at work, with co-workers or with car dealers. It doesn't matter who. Some might think that it shows the level of my intelligence. I figure at almost 35 years old I can say that and not be worried if it makes me sound stupid or non-intelligent.
O'behave is proof that my vocabulary, my memory is focused and remembers more from movies and music. Is that bad, I say not. I remember more from movies than I do about my childhood. I remember movies and music I seen or heard when I was a child. I never had a bad childhood but I remember more from movies than actual childhood events.
So if you hear me say O'Behave just know it is me and that is how I say wow or cool or holy crap or whatever.
P.S. to those who don't like this "O'Behave!!!!!!!!!!!"
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Autotrader.com
So I work for Autotrader.com! This is a great company! I have been asked several times by friends and family what I do. So now I am going to explain what I do.
I start work around 7 most days and I sit in front of my computer and I start with e-mail, I try to look at five dealer accounts and see what I can do to help those accounts. I then check my fantasy teams, (NBA, Baseball, NCAA). I then help kids go to the dressed and get them to the bus.
As far as work goes, I sell advertising. I go to car dealers from Preston Idaho to Clearfield UT. Those dealers that are not advertising with me, I try to sell them a package to advertise all of their cars. I share stories, facts and numbers to get them to sign up. To advertise with me it is pretty cheap. Packages start as low as $700 a month to advertise up to 25 cars. I have some dealers spending $3500 a month. Current dealers I try to train and help them do good, but I also try to upsell them to a bigger package.
Last month was the month that all my dealers needed to renew their contracts with me. I have 44 accounts and I had to go and get more money from them. I swear I felt like I was trying to get blood from a turnip!!! I had one dealer cancel over a matter of $30.00 He felt Autotrader was to big for there britches! He spends $750 a month and last month he sold 7 cars from me and an average gross of $2000 a car. My Math says he made $14,000 from me. I'll take that bet in Vegas anyday. So he quit and he will be back. It will cost him $100.00 more when he does.
I am very flexible with my schedule and that is what I like about it. Jessica likes that as well. I make a pretty good wage.
Now everyone knows what I do, please comment and follow my links. Autotrader.com averages almost 14 million a month on their site. Pretty crazy huh?
I start work around 7 most days and I sit in front of my computer and I start with e-mail, I try to look at five dealer accounts and see what I can do to help those accounts. I then check my fantasy teams, (NBA, Baseball, NCAA). I then help kids go to the dressed and get them to the bus.
As far as work goes, I sell advertising. I go to car dealers from Preston Idaho to Clearfield UT. Those dealers that are not advertising with me, I try to sell them a package to advertise all of their cars. I share stories, facts and numbers to get them to sign up. To advertise with me it is pretty cheap. Packages start as low as $700 a month to advertise up to 25 cars. I have some dealers spending $3500 a month. Current dealers I try to train and help them do good, but I also try to upsell them to a bigger package.
Last month was the month that all my dealers needed to renew their contracts with me. I have 44 accounts and I had to go and get more money from them. I swear I felt like I was trying to get blood from a turnip!!! I had one dealer cancel over a matter of $30.00 He felt Autotrader was to big for there britches! He spends $750 a month and last month he sold 7 cars from me and an average gross of $2000 a car. My Math says he made $14,000 from me. I'll take that bet in Vegas anyday. So he quit and he will be back. It will cost him $100.00 more when he does.
I am very flexible with my schedule and that is what I like about it. Jessica likes that as well. I make a pretty good wage.
Now everyone knows what I do, please comment and follow my links. Autotrader.com averages almost 14 million a month on their site. Pretty crazy huh?
Friday, March 28, 2008
Married to a democrat?!
I'm married to a democrat!? I don't follow much this political race, I usually get updates from the newly appointed delegate for the Democrats in our district. (Wow lots of words there) Until recently I would consider myself a Republican, but now if the vote was today and there was a box that said "none of the above" I would check that and hand that in. I know that is not how it works but I would check it if it was there.
I would of voted Romney in a heart beat, he had a strong head on his shoulders and he knows how to save a company or organization when they are in trouble. It was to bad nobody else caught the vision. It will be hard to decide if he joins McCain as a VP. That's like a double edged sword.
As far as my wife as a Democrat. I honestly could care less, she has decided. Come election time I will hear her views and mark the box for the candidate that I feel will do a good job. Whether that is a Republican or Democrat, Black or White, Male or Female.
P.s I voted Bush last time and the time before that, at the time I felt that was the best choice but so did my Democrat. (LOL)
I would of voted Romney in a heart beat, he had a strong head on his shoulders and he knows how to save a company or organization when they are in trouble. It was to bad nobody else caught the vision. It will be hard to decide if he joins McCain as a VP. That's like a double edged sword.
As far as my wife as a Democrat. I honestly could care less, she has decided. Come election time I will hear her views and mark the box for the candidate that I feel will do a good job. Whether that is a Republican or Democrat, Black or White, Male or Female.
P.s I voted Bush last time and the time before that, at the time I felt that was the best choice but so did my Democrat. (LOL)
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