My Shoe Dream

So my dream starts out where I'm walking around my house, doing whatever) and I'm wearing my nice brown sandals. Well, they're nice, but worn-out and starting to fall apart. As I'm walking the shoes just come off. Almost like I was walking too fast and the momentum just takes them off my feet.

I look down to see where they've gone and they're sitting right next to a pair of newer ones. Exactly the same style, only these are black and are brand new. I sit on the floor and put my old ones on, thinking, "Okay, I'll wear the other ones later." I start to walk again and the same thing happens. I look down to pick them up and put them back on only I decide I'll wear one of my old shoes and one of the newer ones. They newer ones are just as comfortable and just as pretty, so I start walking around the house again.

The old sandal comes off and the newer one stays on. In a little bit of frustration I finally discard my old (but very faithful) sandals and start to wear the newer ones. I then discover that in the long run they are WAY more comfortable and last a lot longer.

I'm one of those "crazy" people that most dreams really tell or try to tell you what you need to hear. This dream, I've decided, that I need to let go of the past, my comfort zone, my rut and move on to better "shoes." In the long run, I think this path Heavenly Father has me on will prove to be more comfortable and, in the long run, last longer and keep me happier.

Thanks Heavenly Father...for everything!

Beautiful Babies

'Nuff Said...

Art Project

Claire and Jace have been with us for a little while now and instead of the normal routine (breakfast, play, movie, play, nap, lunch, play, movie, play, etc...) I figured we'd get an Art Project in. I LOVE little "original" drawings on my walls!! These will go to their parents, but this is what we did this morning...

I thought I'd mat them and get a nice frame and give them to their families for Christmas or something. (Suprise... right?)

I've Been Tagged...(My 1st One - So Excited)

I've been tagged. I have to list 10 things about myself that someone might not know about me...

1) I am a lazy OCD-er. I believe that everything has a place and everything should be in its place. I'll say about 97% of things are in its place, sometimes it takes me a few days to figure out where that is, but eventually it gets there. Its the meticulous dusting and sweeping that I don't do...

2) I am SCARED of meeting guys (ppl in general), but mostly guys. This is so not helping me meet a future husband. I don't know what I'm so scared of...the unknown? rejection? i really don't know.

3) I love the smell of horse poop and hay in the morning. I wish I had a barn, so it can be more concentrated.

4) I love being home...all the time. If I could have my luxuries and stay at home all the time, I am so there!

5) I want to marry a celebrity. I've never been one to want to be in the spot light, but I'd like to be like, I don't know, the "wind beneath someone's wing."

6) I hate to speak in church, but will sooooo volunteer to so I can write a talk! I love to write.

7) I have to park straight. If it takes me several times or if I have to find another spot, I "have" to park straight.

8) My pencils have to have matching pencil-top erasers and grippers. Don't know why, it started in the 5th grade. If I can't find a matching one...the pencil can't have either.

9) I want to write a "good" romance novel. I want it to be clean and sweet and romantic without it being all...yucky.

10) I REALLY, REALLY, REALLY want to play the cello... REALLY BAD!!!! I've always loved the sound and emotion of the instrument, but recently have discovered that I want to learn to play one!!

Soooooooooo here we go!

Okay, so everyone has one of these now-a-days, so I figured I'd better jump on the band wagon before the band wagon gets out of town.

Where do I begin? Hi, I'm Emelie.... blah, blah, blah...

I'm currently at a cross road in my life. Looking for a new job, gathering information about going to school - if not full-time, then AT LEAST in the evenings. (Going for Teacher...)

I'm the proud parent of 4 horses, 2 dogs, 4 goats, 1 turkey, 2 gold fish and 13 chickens. The VERY proud aunt of 2 nephews and 1 niece. All 29 of these "babies" (human and not) are my pride and joys, my world, my life, my reason for being - my heart! My life revolves around them!

My life is about 70% on track. The only thing I'm missing is Mr. Right. And along with Mr. Right I'm missing my own kids. They're coming...slowly but surely. Just gotta be patient and do my part. Which is hard for me, I'm so not the out-going type.

I was released from my 2nd counsilor Young Women calling about a month ago and was, the following Sunday, called as 1st counsilor in the Primary. I was in YW for 5 or 6 years... a little bit of a change. L-O-V-I-N-G it so far, having so much fun!! Getting to know all our Sunday Morning Warriors (Since my mom's generation was Saturday's Warriors, I figured the kids now are Sunday Morning Warriors)! Last Sunday was our Primary Program in Sacrement Meeting. After only like a month of practicing (for the leaders, not the kids...they've had all year), it turned out SSSSOOOOOOOO good. I'm so very proud of our lil' flock!!! Couldn't ask for anyting more... Very blessed!

Anyway, I will be update at least once a week, adding pictures, updates, and all kinds of things that are on my mind! Buckle up and get ready... Okay, buckling up really isn't necessary, my life's not THAT exciting. Just keep your hands and arms inside the vehicle and we'll be okay.