Lyon's Life

Facebook!

2012-02-05T18:34:00.000-08:00

Gosh, some days I honestly miss Facebook. I didn't blog about my departing with it because for some reason writing about it to the whole world before didn't work the first time, so I decided to personally make the goal and then blog after I reached it. I have been Facebook free for over 2 months and my profile is actually totally deleted. I can't actually reactivate it even if I wanted to. Did you know that my spell check has me capitalize Facebook. That kind of gets to me.

Let's just say I was addicted. My mother has always told me to much of anything is not good for you. It was honestly taking away to much of my time and I honestly couldn't do it in moderation, like I had tried many many times. I was looking at people's profiles daily that I didn't even know. I took a second and looked at what I was doing and said holy smoking I am actually stalking people. I'm wasting my day stalking people. These special years in my life are worth way more then that and if I couldn't just have it be a casual thing that I was just going to get rid of it all together.

But.. some days I miss being able to go Facebook stock people that I love and miss. I miss looking at their updated pictures and wall posts trying to figure out how they are doing. I don't like being that last one to know all the juicy details or just not actually knowing any. But to me personally it's what needed to happen and I find myself a better person. Plus all of the people that are honestly a part of my life are all people who have numbers in my cell phone.

My cute boys!

2012-01-30T22:45:00.000-08:00

We have been doing great lately. Thomas is enjoying school and work. He is only taking 6 credits his last semester and I think he feels weird with so much free time. I am just loving my modern dance class and enjoying every moment with my sweet little boy. Asher's vocabulary is just soaring and we are working really hard with the potty training. We have our days where I just want to pull my hair out but for the majority of the time we love our days. I applied for an in-home daycare job in which I can take Asher. It seems like it would be a lot of fun and hope it works out. We are loving out Primary Callings and I just love sharing singing time with the kids every week. The sweet spirit of those children sure is special.

Totally Adorable Two and Half Old Boy

2012-01-20T18:55:00.000-08:00

I WON one of the photo shoots from my last blog post from Stephanie Hyde Photography. Aren't they just absolutely adorable! This girl is AMAZING!! Asher is enjoying a well deserved cookie at the end of his shoot. He is also trying to give Steph a piece because is simply a very sweet and giving little boy. Gosh I love the kid. THANKS so much Stephanie!!

This One's For the Kids Photo Contest

2012-01-14T11:03:00.000-08:00

Lovely Stephanie Hyde Photography is having a fabulous giveaway!

It's called This Ones For Kids Photo Contest.

Trust me if you get the opportunity to win this you are truly blessed, this girl is an incredible photographer! She took some pictures of my cute little monster awhile back. Asher was so wiggly and didn't want to sit still the whole time. Even though he was just crazy she took some really amazing pictures, and I never felt like my child was a burden because he couldn't sit still. In other words, she is simply amazing with kids. Love her so ENTER!!

I'm not bias she is AMAZING! She also took our family pictures.

ENTER ENTER ENTER!!!

Merry Christmas

2012-01-01T21:18:00.000-08:00

We went to Strawberry Canyon which is by Preston, Idaho to get our tree. We had a lot of fun and we were able to find the perfect tree.

Thomas put the lights on and I decorated the tree. I got the old window for free from our landlord who replaced the old one's downstairs with new one's. I used it to frame all of the Christmas cards we got.

On Christmas Eve we went and saw Santa at the mall. I wasn't sure how Asher was going to handle it but he was adorable and asked Santa for Play dough and Lego's.

We got some cookies for Santa and when we woke up they were eaten!

Merry Christmas!!

We wanted to start the tradition of putting streamers on the door on Christmas. It was so cute becasue it was Thomas's idea to do it.

Asher got so many wonderful presents for everyone! He loved this sword and shield from his cousin Maya.

This is Asher and he cousin being Mary and Joseph at our Grandma Little's Christmas Party

We had a very wonderful Christmas full of the spirit and laughter.

Holiday Switch

2011-12-21T21:35:00.000-08:00

Yes, it's true that I like me some good old Lifetime movies every once in a while. I mean what's a mommy got to do when she has the house clean and doesn't have any homework to do - ya - that's because I'm totally done. I finished up my bachelors degree in Family and Consumer Sciences. I will walk in May with my husband. I really liked this movie because we are dirt poor college students. A lot of days it's hard because we have hardly a clue of what's going to happen in our future, and it seems like so many have it all mapped out with success. But I got me some good husband that supports and loves me in ways that are undecidable. I also have the sweetest little boy ever. We have lots of love and everyday I strive to make my family happy because really there is nothing else that would make me more happy. Merry Christmas. I can't wait to post pictures of our very first at home!!

Holiday Switch

Hairdresser On Fire

2011-12-09T13:15:00.001-08:00

Eh! Not to brag or anything unto that but.. Hairdresser On Fire Giveaway, Reagen is my sister-in-law. I have had the privilege of having her use her incredible skills on myself in the past. She can do an amazing blow-out plus she is absolutely exquisite! So ENTER! I DID

Once Upon A Time

2011-12-05T14:27:00.001-08:00

I LOVE this show!!! I'm devastated when the episode ends each week. It is so GOOD!!

Once Upon A Time

SNOW!

2011-11-13T19:40:00.001-08:00

Lol, Lost his shoe! We had to go get new one's from inside.

So CUTE!!

Ahoy Mateys!

2011-11-06T14:07:00.000-08:00

For Halloween we dressed up as... You guessed it pirates!! I made parts of the costums and tried to use things we had all ready. I used this circle skirt tutorial for my pirate custom. I bought some yellow/mustard colored fabric and I'm planning on making another. I really liked the skirt a lot. I used a 99 cent pattern from Joann's for Thomas's ruffle shirt and it had a lot of plumage. I loved it and he looked good! I used this tutorial and pattern frontier vest for Asher's vest. I also used a 99 cent pattern from Joann's for his pants. I made sashes for our heads and waist's and then we pretty much had everything else. Asher's trick-or-treating bucket is the same one I trick-or-treated with when I was younger.

We went to a Halloween/birthday party for Russel Thomas's brother the Sunday before. On Monday we put a mustache on Asher and I really wish I would have taken a picture.

We got to go on a hay ride

Asher in my boots after and he looked so awesome I laughed forever

I'm a big boy now!

2011-10-19T09:26:00.000-07:00

Asher is growing up so fast, I can hardly believe it myself. Potty training is coming along. He defiantly understands the concept and feels like a pretty big boy when he goes on his big boy potty. It's a cool Cars convertible potty that you can attach to the big toilet. He really likes going on the toilet. Asher is starting to go more often. I get super excited when he goes and give him good treats. Today he got a bowl of ice cream with his breakfast!! Lol, I know I'm such a great mom ;) He loved that one. I love this next picture because Asher choose this outfit and put it on himself. I was pretty impressed with his fashion style.

Asher loves to build, fix, and take apart anything. I have a good feeling he is going to be just like his daddy. He loves his blocks!! It's really cute when he builds the blocks into an animal and makes the animal noises and then gives them kisses. I love seeing him imagination come out.

What a stinken cutie! We love him to pieces!!

Our Little Drummer Boy

2011-10-16T13:22:00.000-07:00

Our little drummer boy. This isn't the first time he has tried to do things that are in close relationship with drumming. He set this drum set up himself while I was making Zuppa Toscana. Best recipe in the ENTIRE world. It always impresses your guests every time.

School is going great for both Thomas and I. I'm so excited to be graduating and spending every second doing my mommy thing. I couldn't ask for anything better and I'm so excited. I'm getting pretty excited about being able to go straight to bed without having to stay up until homework is done.

Thomas and I went down to Gunnison this weekend and applied for an English Teaching Job at a boarding school there. The guy gave him the job after he is done with school but we have to think a lot about it because it's for kids who are not succeeding in public school. We left Asher with Grandma Lyon and we have a fun 2 days just hanging out with each other. It was actually a incredible couple days. You have to have some of that every once in a while. I got's me some good husband!!!

We visited Morgan in Ephraim and just loved remembering all of our youthful moments in that fun little town. It was way cute to watch Morgan and his roommates talking about girls and stuff. They asked me if marriage is all it's cracked up to be. I'm like, " It's way more.!!" "You just gotta be as incredible as Thomas." Lol, they have big shoes to fill.

I am a member of the Chuch of Jesus Chirst of Latter-day Saints

2011-10-11T12:29:00.000-07:00

I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints! I have had experiences in life when I was personally attacked. At the age of 14 I was verbally attacked by a lady who felt like it was her obligation to save me. It was scary and it hurt a whole bunch, but I stayed calm and got myself out of the situation respectfully. I have heard the saying before,

"He never said it was going to be easy, he only said it was going to be worth it."

I think it's an anonymous quote.

I kind of put it into my own words...

He never said it was going to be easy, but I do believe it will all be worth it :D

I was reading this article on KSL http://www.ksl.com/?sid=17611129&nid=576

and I really liked Ogukuo's comment:

Eh, these people are welcome to criticize me all they want. I've never been promised that being LDS would be a cake walk. Quite the contrary. Even Christ Himself was beaten, scourged, and rejected. If we're His followers, why should we expect any different?

I do believe in Christ. Christ was beaten, scourged, rejected and criticized his whole life, then he died for my sins after living a perfect life.

i have always really liked this quote:

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Ourdeepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not ourdarkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant,gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a childof God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothingenlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure aroundyou. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest theglory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone.And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other peoplepermission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presenceautomatically liberates others"

I believe that we have the responsibility to stand up for our beliefs

I also believe it's important to respect others beliefs, especially when they are different from our own.

http://mormon.org/

To the Day!

2011-09-19T13:05:00.000-07:00

To the big truck that cut me off and almost hit me - at least you didn't hit me
To the lunch that spilt all over the floor - at least I still have other food to eat
To my kid that can't sit through a hour in the craft store - I love you like mad crazy and I'll still keep trying
To the husband that lost his car keys - at least I have a spare
To the broken window - at least I have a landlord that is happy to come fix you.
To the bloody cramps that make me not want to do anything - at least my body is working
To the little boy that wont take a nap - at least your in your room quietly playing
To all the bills we have to pay - at least we have money to pay you.
To the day that kinda felt crappy - I love you even though you were kinda crappy

Hey It's only 2:00! I still have half of a day to be happy about !!

Two Years Old

2011-09-16T20:50:00.000-07:00

My little guy turned two years old over the summer. He had a wonderful birthday at his grandma's house with his cousins and just loved every second of it. It's so amazing how much he has grown in just one year. I just love ever second I get to spend with my precious little guy. We took him to the doctor in August and it went great.

One Year Ago :D

Two Years Old :D

Stats:
55% for weight
90% height
93% for head.

I guess you could say he is tall and had a big head. It would be so funny if he outgrew his parents pretty quietly because frankly we are both pretty short human beings.

I wrote a letter to him. My goal is to write him a letter every year and if he chooses to serve a mission or maybe if he chooses to get married I'm going to retype them all up and give them to him for a present. I wrote the letter in my journal and on this blog just in case something happens I can have a back up.

Dear Asher
You just turned two. You have grown so much this year. I love your personality so much. You know how to pray and use your manners very well. You get pretty scared when I put you in time out, so for a large majority of the time you do exactly what I ask of you. Your dad taught you the sad face and it gets me every time. You already know how to get your mommy. You just got a big boy bed and love it like mad crazy. I thought you were going to have a hard time adjusting but it was like you had been sleeping in it for weeks. I made you cartoon curtains for you window and you really like those to. Your vocabulary is getting gigantic and your amazing at repeating anything you hear. You know how to blow your nose and I'm so thankful during the runny nose season. You are crazy smart and amaze me everyday. You already love to build, take apart and fix things. You are always trying to put things in the microwave and toaster over and it drives me nuts. You have enormous amounts of energy and I can never get enough of it. Your really tall and have beautiful blue eyes just like your daddy. You are always sticking your hands in you pants and that drives me insane. You better grow out of that one, or else!! I love you so much little man. Those first few months were really hard for me and you pay if off a million to one. You love your daddy and love to fish and watch movies with him. You call nemo, elmo and wont let anybody tell you different. haha. You make everyday wonderful. You are going to grow up to be a wonderful young man and someday an incredible big brother. I can just tell you are going to be sweet and gentle by the way you treat other little kids. I will always try my best to be an incredible mother because you deserve the absolute best. You have a strong testimony and I can already see it though you heart and actions. I love you baby Asher!! Love, Mommy

Craft/ Wedding Present

2011-09-12T16:31:00.000-07:00

I made this wedding present today and I think it turned out super cute :D

I miss this Girl

2011-08-30T21:17:00.000-07:00

This is Kira. I watched for over the summer and she was the cutest little girl ever. Today I was missing and and decided to look through some pictures.

My Wall Art!

2011-08-30T21:12:00.000-07:00

In May when we moved to our new place I was at a Relief Society Activity and it was about crafts. One of the ladys raised her hand and said she had some old windows left from when she replaced them in her home. I jumped all over this one. I've looked at them and they are always to expensive. I got right to work and made me a cute wall art. I made the wreath from Joanne's for about $8.00. So this whole piece cost me $8.00 becasue my wonderful husband had all the little things to hang it on the wall. I love it so much. A few weeks ago I took it to one of my classes to show and on the way home the glass broke in my car. I was way super bummed but it still looks really pretty on my wall and the wreath pretty much hides the crack.

Relic Light Yellow Bag

2011-08-18T22:25:00.000-07:00

I got this beauty for $17.00!! I love the bag so much! I could have got it for $7.00 if I was subscribed to Deseret News but I'm not, and I don't know anybody personality who gets it daily. But anyways, that besides the fact that it's a super cute bag for a pretty good price. I got it at kohls. It was originally $54.00 and it was 45% off at the store. Then I used a $10.00 gift that came in the mail and a 15% off discount I got in my e-mail. That made it $17.00. I read on freebies to deals that the Desert Newspaper had a discount attached in it that was for 10 dollars off of 30 dollar purchase. That would have made it 7.00 O well. It's super adorable and keeping me company next to me in bed because Thomas is still in Perry fixing stuff :(

Obsessions

2011-08-14T00:40:00.000-07:00

My Current Playlist of Favorite Songs

Never Grow Up - Taylor Swift
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MggNFU0_4Fs

Innocent - Taylor Swift
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVZ1Qf32NA0

Pia Toscano - This Time
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcVoBSYC5uE&ob=av2e

Nicki Minaj - Moment For Life
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5rqBA2xxTI

Demi Lovato - Skyscraper
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_8ydghbGSg&ob=av2e
Avril Lavign - I love You
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3b4CxM7agOY

Falling - Secrets in Stereo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcxWA63YYCE

My Favorite Hulu Shows

Switched at Birth

So You Think You Can Dance

New Laptop

I got a new laptop for super dupper cheap off of KSL! And let me just say I LOVE it. If you knew our laptop situation you would totally understand! OK so the laptop screen was out so we had it connected to the T.V. screen. Our apartment is like 90 degrees and the chair we have in our living room is uncomfortable. So all those put together for the past 6 months was getting kinda old. I'm so grateful for our new one :D

Favorite Boys and Family

My boys are doing great. Asher defiantly turned two!! His vocabulary is super cute. He is actually a very picky dresser. If it doesn't have cars, trains or monsters on it, no bueno!! on his part. He is trying to resit nap time but you better believe he will and not for a very long time get out of those!! He has accomplished some major temper tantrums and boy it's drives he up the wall, but we get through them together. The little boy is the sweetest thing you ever did meet. I have so many sweet and precious stories about him.

We went to Lake Powell and it was fabulous. We just had the time of our lives out there. Asher and Thomas were just grins from ear to ear the whole time. Russel my brother is law got married on Friday and it was just incredible. I love all my brother in laws with a fiery passion and I'm so grateful for them :D Thomas and I are going to adventure a week road trip to Louisiana to visit his awesome aunt. I'm super excited and hope gas doesn't raise like a buck when he leave!!

Thoughtful Thoughts

It's as good... As YOU make it! - Complaints and self pity will get you know where. Confidence and optimism will take you any where you wanna go! So bring it on BABY!

When all is said and done... It's whats inside that really counts - No matter how beautiful your face, your hair, you cloths it's whats inside that really counts!!

FCS Summer Practicum

2011-07-09T20:32:00.000-07:00

So this summer I have been completing my FCS Practicum. I have been teaching 7 weekly classes and it's been a lot of hard work (25-30 hours/ week) but one of the funnest things I have ever done. All classes I taught were on campus and free to students and their families. The most time consuming and most rewarding class I taught was PLAY which stands for Physical development in the Learning environment with Active involvement for Your kids (the children were ages 4-8 years). We taught it for two hours Monday, Wednesday and Friday. My great friend Stephanie and I organized and did everything for the class. The last day was Friday. I can't even express in words how much I learned to love the children that were in our class. One of the most amazing things was almost all of them were children from different countries.We had one cute little student that didn't even speak English and it was really amazing to learn so much from him.

There was defiantly some big challenges like budget, kids acting out, attitudes, breaking rules and time consumption but it was crazy fun and I just absolutely loved ever minute of it. We had 20 kids between Stephanie and I and some days it was crazy. It was also crazy how Stephanie and I worked together, it was almost like we were sisters just being able to work together so well. I will miss seeing her often and I'm so grateful I got to spend the time with her. We also teach two classes Tuesday called Better Homes and Families, one Wednesday that is sewing and on Friday that is cooking. It's nice because Asher can come to all of them and plays in the playroom next to the classroom with all of the other kids. He is usually a very big sweetheart and impresses everybody. I will still be teaching some of those classes throughout August but I have got a lot of my hours in so far. This week I'm tending a little girl for a friend and will be able to use the hours that are used doing developmentally appropriate activity's towards my practicum which is SO incredible! Plus the little girl is the cutest/sweetest thing that I ever did meet.

(pictures by Stephanie Hyde)

http://stephanie-hyde-photography.blogspot.com/

Summer Fishing

2011-07-06T21:51:00.000-07:00

Wikipedia - Love is an emotion of strong affection and personal attachment.

The definition couldn't be more accurate. My boys LOVE to fish. When I say love, I mean love!

Asher's first word was "mom," and his second was "fish"!! He is defiantly his daddy's little boy

For family night a couple weeks ago we went to Mantua and went fishing/camping. It was really fun and I loved spending the time with my boys.

So Thomas put together this fishing activity for Perry City's 100 year anniversary. Thomas was so creative and worked so many hours putting together everything. The crowds were expected to be big but they were not. The guy who we bought the fish from was also a couple hours late, so we also lost some time. It just broke my heart into a million pieces when everything pretty much went into the toilet and we ended up losing money. I was to sad to be mad and just tried to comfort my sad husband. We will recover and yes money is very important in life but I think the biggest lesson I learned is that it's NOT the most important thing and I'm proud of us for being so adventurous.

That night while everybody was cleaning the many left over fish, 500 to be exact! Asher and I where at Thomas parents house going to bed. Asher and I were saying good night prayers when in the middle Asher says all by himself.....

"Grandpa," So I then said, "please bless grandpa,

then he said "Grandma" and I said "yes please bless Grandma"

then he said "Aunt maggie" Then I said " yes please bless Maggie.

He then went on to say "daddy and last mommy." I almost burst into tears. He could tell we were all in need of some extra prayers and he blessed us all. Sometimes I'm just overwhelmed with how incredible my little boy is!!!!!

Asher caught this little fish and yes I did let him kiss it. I'm such a great mom. All the other mom's thought so to when I let him take it onto the park to slide down the slide. (haha)

Asher is also turning into a big boy and can go "pee pee" on the big boy potty. He loves the freedom and I don't even need to use treats by the sink. It's really nice because the kid doesn't need any sugar!!!!! It just blows my mind that he can do it. I guess it's one of those "Ogosh my kid's growing up moment"

This cute little man caught the biggest fish in the pool and got goldfish crackers as a prize. Thank you so much Kurt and family. Your support was amazing. We also had some of Thomas neighbors show us lots of love and support as well. Thanks!

To Complain or not to Complain!

2011-06-27T22:30:00.000-07:00

GOSH! I want to COMPLAIN about so many THINGS right know!! But...... I wont because LIFE is the BOMB! Bring it ON !!

In Church on Sunday we talked about how letting go of the little things that dont really matter and throwing them in the trash. Amen

Plus, how could I possible be anything but happy with this little boy running around my house

22

2011-06-18T23:37:00.000-07:00

Today I turned 22 years old. I still feel pretty young, so I guess that's good. I have this weird memory. The day my sister Mimi turned 22 we were sitting out on our back porch and it was her 22nd birthday. I got this really overwhelming feeling like wow, my sister is 22! That's so Cool! I've never forgotten that feeling. So for some reason reason it felt super cool and kinda super weird to turn 22. It just seems like yesterday that my sister did. I've done a lot of really cool things in the last 22 years.

- I was born
- I was adopted
- I cut my hair at age 3 and left in on the neighbors porch
- I wore glasses until I was a Junior in High School
- I've had lasik and bunion surgery
- I was a Madrigal
- I've had a million embarrassing moments
- I traveled to Californina, Washington D.C., Texes and New York with my dance group in high school
- I was an RA for a whole year
- I've traveled to the Bahama's with Thomas 5 months prego!
- I've been to a Taylor Swift concert
- I traveled to Alaska and was a go-cart tour guide
- I've kissed 10 boys (did you know that, Lol) Thomas is by far the best one:D :D
- I'm 6 months away from completing my 4 year degree in collge
- I got married in the Temple!!
- I've learned to cook better and be more crafty (that's saying a lot)
- I've had a c-section
- I've lived in a mobile home for 2 years and it was freaking awesome
- I've been married for 3 years
- I have the cutest almost two year old little boy!
- I now have hair that is so long, it is really close to touching my butt (It's our back up financial plan) bahahah
- I've learned that it's actually better to do the dishes thoughout the day, then to do them all at night!! (big one)

I've done a lot of other cool stuff to but that's just a list of 22 things that I could think of off the top of my head. I would have to say I'm very happy and living life to the fullest. This summer is full of some really fun plans and I'm really looking forward to a lot of fun things. I love having my birthday in the summer. I had a extremely incredible birthday full of love and fun. Yes I did get spoiled. I got an ipod nano (used, because were poor) YES, 2 shirts and a jacket! I loved my birthday it was great! I cant wait for the years ahead.

Jake's Bag

2011-06-10T12:12:00.000-07:00

I nominated a good friend - because she is awesome!

http://www.jakesnewblog.com/2011/06/08/giveaway-free-photo-gear/comment-page-4/#comment-3293

I just want to let her know that I love all she does in her community and for me persoanlly.

Love ya girl :D

Just Thinking

2011-06-03T21:21:00.000-07:00

My brother-in-law Morgan graduated from high school yesterday. I think it naturally brings back the memories of being young. Pretty sure I was the only one bawling, but ever since Asher was born I cry over just about anything and weddings are the worst. I don't even have to be related, or have any past relationships with the people getting married and I cry. I blog stock people and cry while reading people's trials and hardships. Haha, I even cry during Disney movies. It's pretty hilarious if you ask me.

Someday's I get really jealous of other people. I ask stupid questions like, "Why did I get married so young?" "Why did I have a baby so young?" "Why can't my skin be clear?" "Why don't I have more money?" "How would life be different?" I hate when I ask myself those questions. Because I'm so happy with my sweet life. I know it's the adversary trying to make me feel worthless. Someday's I just plain miss being young. I want to go shake all the little highschoolers heads and say, "You are only young once!!" Lol that's what I always tell my brother Morgan and it just goes right over his head. I also tell him, "Don't make any stupid decisions or you'll have to report to me!!" I hope that one sticks a little bit better. He is going off to Snow College and it just seems like yesterday I graduated from high school and went to Snow.

My heart goes out to all those who have and are struggling with trials they never dreamed of experiencing. I wish I could hug every single one of them. It makes me realize that I truly don't have any room to complain about anything. I really should be the one to be strong to help lift them up. I am so grateful for the amazing example they are to me. I guess the point of writing this post was to ramble and remind myself of how grateful and happy I truly am. I'm go grateful for the wonderful people God has put in my life. I know I frequently make stupid mistakes but I guess it makes life more interesting. May life be so happy and filled with tonz and tonz of happieness all over the place.

During Morgan's Graduation one of my best friends watched Asher. I was super glad I got a babysitter, it was 2 1/2 hours long and I got nice little kicks every couple minutes from the cute little kiddo's behind me. Stephanie Hyde is an amazing photographer and I would highly recommend her to anybody. She took these while babysitting and gave them to us as a surprise. I'm doing my practicum with her this summer. Gosh I love that girl, she is truly an amazing women. Luv ya steph!!

The End

Three Incredible Years

2011-05-18T22:35:00.000-07:00

May 17, 2011 means I have been married for three years. Being married is incredible because I married the most amazing guy. I feel blessed, I feel blessed, I feel very happy to be blessed. Thomas surprised me with a treat to Lava Hot Springs and it was really fun. I also got Tangled, roses and a full set of white tipped nails. I got super spoiled and loved every minute of it.

This picture is of our first date together. We got dressed up like nerds, got hand-cuffed and went bowling. Thomas even thinks I tried to hold his hand (haha) but we were hand-cuffed. How was I not suppose to touch his hand? Plus I thought he was really cute.....I couldn't help myself. At least we waited a month to kiss. I was pretty proud of that accomplishment!! I love this man, I can never get enough of him. Thanks for three awesome years sweetheart.

Fabulously Friday

2011-05-13T14:37:00.000-07:00

A lot has happened in the past few weeks, this picture of Asher tells it all.

Yes, we ate double chocolate donuts on Tupperware, and drank milk out of a canning jar for breakfast. All while sitting on camping chairs. It must have been moving day. Asher loved it. We are extremely grateful and happy to be moving on.

Asher is the cutest little boy! I just cant get enough of him. His vocabulary is far and above, he can dress, eat, bath, get into the car and do a lot more things all by himself. He amazes every single person he meets. Yesterday we had a final get together for the mobile home park. When we are out eating with a huge group sometimes we don't say a prayer on the food. Asher on the other hand thought different. I put the pizza on his plate in front of him and started to eat mine. He gave me this look like Gosh mom, folded his arms and bowed his head. He took a quick glance at me and we said a prayer to bless the food. Can you say ADORABLE!

The last two weeks we lived in our trailer we got a bunny. His name was Rex. He was the most adorable bunny ever. If we could have kept him we would have because I seriously was in love. We sold him on KSL and will greatly miss him/or her?? Lol

So we moved to the Island. We have loved it so far and feel we will be really happy in our new place. It's right next to the river. It's 2 bedrooms and has some sweet orange carpet. It's a lot smaller and noisier then our mobile home. We got spoiled for a long time :D :D Thomas and Asher have already gone fishing multiple times and have caught some awesome fish. I honestly don't think Thomas could ever live somewhere that isn't right next to a river after living here for a year.

I PASSED STATISTICS!! Gosh it was an extremely challenging class to say the least. Pretty sure I cried on the phone with one of my favorite classmates when we found out we both passed the class with a C. I'm doing my practicum this summer, and talking one online class. In the fall I'll be taking two online classes, and then I'll be GRADUATED. Thomas will graduate in the Spring. A little over two full years of both going to school, having Asher, Thomas working, while managing to never take Asher to daycare has been completely insane. I'm so excited to get the little piece of paper that will proclaim with big awesomeness that I graduated from college. Yay! I get chills for excitement just thinking about being home all day with my sweet little Asher. Gosh I'm really excited!!

It's been Great!

2011-04-21T10:52:00.000-07:00

So we SOLD our mobile home. We got out of it what he put into it. It sold in less then 24 hours and we had a list of 7 people who each gave us their sod story. It was really awesome. It's kinda a big deal because we are free of any worrying that it would have brought to move it. Now we are just going to stay in Logan and finish school. Thomas got a job at the beginning of the week. He got the job on the spot. He is such a hard worker. I am so proud of him and that he is really good at everything he does. He is a security guard on campus and it really liking it. He has to wear a really cute outfit and I made him take a picture the first night he came home.

Asher is just the cutest little man you could ever possibly see. He has so much character and happiness it blows my mind some days. He has so many cute things he does and he has the kindest personality. He has a very large vocabulary and adds a few new words every day. It's just kinda crazy how fast they grow up and you just cant believe they are actually yours sometimes. He does this really cute thing were he is obsessed with socks on his hands and feet (his parents socks). He then loves Thomas shoes. He will also likes to wear my flower headband or his dad's hats around if he can get his cute little hands on it. Gosh he is a stinken cutie!!

So it's starting to get sunny and I love that. We play at the park a lot because Asher just loves it. He is a brave little guy and will go down the big slides hands first and climb really high bars and stuff. If anybody else is ever there they are like "wow, that kid is brave" It scares me sometimes but i'm always there to catch him if he falls and I really love that he is brave. I will always encourage him to go beyond what he thinks he can do.

We are currently looking for an apartment in Logan. It's been a struggle and we have had some let downs. I have to try really hard not to take the letdowns personally. I'm going to take 2 classes online over the summer while doing my practicum. I'm going to to a private Aggie Village child activity club thing with a really good friend and I'm really excited about it. Then I will have one more class left in the fall and I will be graduating. Yay Go me. P.S. I WILL BE PASSING STATISTICS!!! I just wanted to let you all know!!

Updating

2011-04-03T21:13:00.000-07:00

So it's been just a little bit crazy lately. We currently have decided that we are going to sell our place "As is." We have prayed and fasted, and prayed and fasted some more and nothing has felt right and nothing has worked out right. The temptation to stay in Layton with our mobile home if we would move it there was to much. We bought this sucker to go to school, not to have the sucker move us away from school. So we are posting it on KSL Classifieds on Tuesday and we are hoping for the best. Maybe I'll even post the link if you are all just dieing to see our humble boat. We want to move somewhere crazy for the summer Alaska, Florda,California, Salt Lake (LOL) Something diffrent for a couple months so Thomas can come back to Logan and be able to survive another school year.

So our car engine light just desided that it would be nice and went off. It was literally a miricle, and just plain old amazing. I just loved General Conference. My favorite line was, "To be or not to be, That is a very extraordinary question." It also brings back the good saying to me :"Forget yourself and go to work," I defiantly have days where I feel so selfish. I just miss being young and care-free. But guess freaking what!! I wouldn't change Me, My life and My family for anything in this world. So I will forget myself and got to work as me a mother a wife and a nurture. It was so cute we watched conference as a family and it was just fun. Asher is growing up so fast. He is such an incredible little boy. My favorite things are 1) When he says "O man and OO NO" So So So dang cute. He just loved playing outside and will sit at the door begging to go outside. He can put his shirt, pants and sock on by himself. He will also take them off and put them into the dirty cloths at night. I say "Go put those in the dirty's" and he just loves it. He is getting so independent and someday it drives me absoutly nutts but I'm always reminding myself that the 2's are all about gaining independence and it what he needs.

Day 6 - A photo of my as a child

2011-03-22T09:14:00.000-07:00

So I haven't posted Day 6 for awhile because I didn't have any pictures of me when I was little. But I have some super darling pictures that a good friend of mine Stephanie took of Asher so I decided to post those instead cas he is super adorable. Asher was full of enormous amounts of energy and was really a little stinker bug and Stephanie was incredible. Thank you Stephanie they are so incredibly adorable! ! B.T.W she does have a photography buisness and she is really amazing if anybody needs pictures taken.

http://jonathanandsteph.blogspot.com/

To Complain or not to Complain!

2011-03-21T12:26:00.000-07:00

I'm going to complain
- My laptop screen light broke! I'm not sure how much that's going to cost to get fixed!!
- My car engine light is on.We took it to Big O tires and they said it's really big problem and we have to take it to a special shop in Smithfield. I wonder how much that will cost?
- Asher's poop was all over the walls and his bed this morning when I got him out of bed. It sure was fun cleaning up.
-Taxes - UGG need I say more
- It's miserable outside - I know it's suppose to be that way but Asher and I really hate spending all our days inside and we cant wait to have it be warm.

But..
-My Aunt Brenda was incredibale and gave us her old computer a few months ago and so we arn't computerless! Thank goodness!!
- We have Thomas truck, just in case our car is toast.
- We have a lot space for our mobile home to move to in May and we just absolutely love it!! (a.k.a that is really great news for us)
- School is being nice to me this week and i'm very greatful
- O ya, last Monday I drew 17 pictures in my interior furnishing and architecture class all in one night! It was pretty fabulous!
- Spring is almost here!! YAY

Day 5 - My last purchase

2011-03-18T20:25:00.000-07:00

This was my shopping trip today - I am COUPON OBSESSED!!

Huggie's Diapers - Regular $8.99 (With coupons $6.50) Saved $2.50

Herbal Essences Moose - Regular $2.80 With coupon (Buy one get one free) Saved $2.80

Toilet paper - 4 rolls for $0.88

I LOVE HUGGIES and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS MOOSE!! AMAZING

I saved $5.30 Whole buckero's

The wonderful opportunity to be a mommy - PRICELESS!!!

Day 4 - A plan almost completed

2011-03-15T21:15:00.000-07:00

I AM GRADUATING FROM COLLEGE FALL 2011!!! With a bachelors in Family and Consumer Sciences from Utah State University. BOYA CHICA BOW WBOW!!

Day 3 - Pictures of Me 5 Years Ago

2011-03-15T21:09:00.000-07:00

So if I do the calculations correct 5 years ago was the year March 2007. I would have been a senior in High School. Wow, that really makes me feel kinda super old!! That's ok it's awesome to think about how much I have accomplished in the last 5 years. So here are some picture of be being a senior in high school, thanks to stealing some pictures off of facebook. My computer crashed a few years ago and I lost all my pictures.

Yay for Social dance!!

Oregon Choir trip - LOVED IT!!

Senior Dinner Dance with my girls :D

The day I graduated - Dang I cant even believe I was in high school once upon a time ago

Fruit Pizza

2011-03-15T20:56:00.000-07:00

So a friend of mine asked me to post this recipe because it's amazing. She is also amazing and I admire her greatly, so I had to post it.

The recipe comes out of the most amazing cooking book ever given to me by my Grandma Lyon. It's called What's for Dinner by: Jana Schofield I would defiantly recommend it to anyone. First you make the crust which is a simple sugar cookie recipe:

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/4 cups sugas
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 tablespoons of sour cream
2 1/4 cups flour
1 teasoon of baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

I usually keep the cookie dough in the bowl and put it into the freezer for 20 min so it can get firm. Grease your pan and pre-heat your oven to 375 degrees

Roll the cookie dough to fit a large pizza pan or cookie sheet. DONT use a small one unless you split up the dough, it wont cook the middle. The cookie dough should be spread out a little thin but not super thin. Bake at 375 degrees of 10 - 12 mins or untill slightly brown. Then you will need

8 oz cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
And any kind of fruit you want

I love to use strawberries, kiwi, pineapple, blueberries, bananas. You can also use apples, grapes. You can also put chocolate syrup on top if your feeling awesome.

Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar and spread on the crust. Then add your fruit!!! It's an amazing treat and EVERYBODY loves it :D :D :D

Day 2 - Nicknames

2011-03-15T20:18:00.000-07:00

So when I was little one of my very best friends called me mango dango pants, I called her spunky money. Together we made new e-mail address and then started making code names for people we had crushes on. Only Lanaya would know who fruit punch and monkey wee wee are (ha-ha ok maybe others might know too). Lol, apparently spunky monkey means something bad and mango dango pants is just kinda weird - they didn't last long. Being young was awesome.

My dad had this cute thing about giving the one's he loves nicknames. I was awarded the nickname "Me". I think it's a pretty cool nickname. A lot of close friends call me Mel. Thomas has this thing about nicknames. He is very proper and polite and likes full names. I think it's pretty dang cute, if anybody ever wondered why I don't call him Tom or something. There are still a select few who he doesn't correct when they call him Tom. I sure love the name Asher, I'm still hoping it doesn't get to crazy popular but I have heard a lot of Asher's lately. O well if there are 4 cute little Asher's in his first grade class I will think it's all extremely awesome because it's an awesome name. Plus our last name is Lyon and no other kids are going to have that awesome last name. We don't really like people to call him Ash but we still have a select few who we give the special privilege to.

15 Facts

2011-03-10T12:42:00.000-08:00

1. I was Born in Chandler, Arizona.
2. I was adopted at age two with my biological sister Laura. I love my adoptive family like mad crazy.
3. One time in 9th grade seminary around Thanksgiving I drew four legs on my turkey. Then when I was a senior a very close friend gave me a plaque with a news article about a four legged turkey. She had written on the plaque it said, "Nothing is impossible, if you put your mind to it."
4. I've had bunion surgery twice. The first time on one foot, the second time on both feet. I was a senior and walked around with two huge boots for a couple months.
5. I wore glasses until I was a junior in high school because my eyes were so outrageous and my contacts were very expensive, then i got lasik surgery a couple months before I got married (thank you wonderful parents for spoiling me).
6. I got married when I was 18 years old to the most wonderful husband ever.
7. When I was 9 months pregnant I pushed around all of the furniture in our grandma's basement bedroom four times and then back to it's original placing. I know now it's because I had no where to nest.
8. I love am obsessed with shopping.
9. I love to watch American Idol and ANTM.
10. I absolutely hate painted brick. I love colonial revival red brick homes with huge white columns
11. I have naturally curly hair
12. Someday I want to build a house with my family or refurbish a really cool old home. (maybe both)
13. I have the cutest little boy in the world, who is now 19 months. I cant help myself but I check on him at least 3 times every night after he goes to sleep.
14. I plan on meeting Taylor Swift in person with my sister someday
15. I am naturally a very messy person. I love to not do dishes, leave my cloths everywhere and eat while I'm watching television. However it's one of the most important goals in my life to be able to have a clean home to which my family and friends can feel very comfortable in because a clean home does have a stronger spirit. I don't mean freakish clean just clean.

Thoughts about school!!

2011-03-01T20:20:00.000-08:00

So School has been a big trail for me this semester. First of all I plain old hate being away from home. I want to be home all day with my sweet little boy-like mad crazy! I am so blessed too be able to get my degree. I wont get paid in dollars to use it but what I've learned is so critical. I've learned that there is nothing more amazing then to be at home with my children. I use to be so scared that when I was done I wouldn't know what to do with myself because since pre-school I haven't missed one year of school. That's a lot of school!! It's so amazing to think about just being home.

Second my classes are both challenging and overwhelming. All classes are 1 hour and 45 mins so I get drained with 3 in a row and one the next day. Well Statistics just isn't my thing. I give it my honest full effort everyday and that's all I can do. I'll pass that darn class!! I'm praying I'll pass that dare class!! Interior Furnishing and Architecture design is so overwhelming. There is so much memorizing it seriously makes my brain hurt everyday. Not only that but I have to sketch pictures!! I can draw hearts, stars and my name. What the heck, I cant draw extremely detailed buildings. It's a beginning class and I'm glad I'm not an art major. So I guess it's only two classes that are pretty hard, so I guess I have to spot complaining now. I'm grateful for Pre-practicum skills because it's freaking easy - almost to easy. I'm almost done with this awesome school thing!! I graduate FALL 2011 and my last 3 classes are all on line ( I love online classes!!) Man I'm so blessed to be able to finish my degree! I'm so spoiled. Seriously, the only reason I complained on my blog is because I try extremely hard not to complain to my hubby!! To have a husband that will sacrifice his time, school and patience is more then I deserve but he does it anyways because he knows how much it means to me :D :D

Asher's Kind of Style

2011-02-25T09:22:00.000-08:00

So no need to call me bias because it's just plainly the truth. That I have the cutest little stink bug in the whole wide world. Today he decided to dress himself and these are the results. He loves his hat! He loves his swim trunks haha (although he doesn't like to swim). And the shirt! Well I made him put on that one!

Isn't he just the cutest!!

Valentines Boutique

2011-02-25T09:17:00.000-08:00

The Valentines Boutique in West Jordan was really fun. Anna, Stephanie and I all did really good and we have a ton of fun to.We had a tramendoues amount of support from family and freinds. All three of us got gift certificates to food places because we came in second for having the most people come support us. Not only did it make our booth succeful but it made us feel very loved! So Thanks you! We got invited to do a little dance fundraiser boutique in South Jordan on March 4th but well see what happens. It's still up in the air. If anything it made us feel cool because we got invited.

2011-01-30T22:31:00.000-08:00

Tell me how you couldn't love this boy to death. I just love those days that you forget about everything that is going on in your world and you take a step back and realize how blessed you are. I'm not sure what I did to get this cute boy but I'm super happy he is mine forever. I usually go do my own thing when Thomas puts Asher to bed but tonight I sat there and watched Thomas read to Asher as he fell asleep. I just about died because i was overwhelmed with happiness. I think it's impossible to describe the way Thomas makes me feel. I really like this song because this is how Thomas is to me EVERYDAY!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWT1u8ez8KU

p.s. I love the movie Up, I choose the picture because I'm feel more then honored to grow old with the love of my life.

Thoughts on a Tuesday

2011-01-25T14:53:00.000-08:00

Family
-We are getting healthy and fit while doing the P90X workout/eating. We have done it for a whole week and two days, and are already feeling a good difference. Eating healthy and exercising everyday is hard work.
- We found a mobile home park in Layton, UT that we would like to move to. We are anticipating moving this lovely place (lol) in May.

Thomas
-Was called to be the second councler in the elders quorum presidency.
-Has done a few little more updating to our house (finally put up the last two cabints in the landray room, finished tileing the entry way, and put 4 cute little can lights in out dark family room.
-He is taking 13 credits of really hard English major classes

Asher
-Turned 18 months and just loves nursey. In fact a couple weeks before he was old enough we were walking though the hall and he threw a huge temper tantrum when I said he would be able to go into the nusery room.
- We rearranged and moved our bedrooms in our house, and he is know in the big back room. He loves the space with his toys and watching Disney movies.
- Asher has loved learning to communicate and has many words in his vocabulary. Although some are more strong then others. His strongest is mommy! Other strong one's include dad, grandpa, bath, kiss, juice, all done, more, dog, and toes. He really likes making animal noises and monkey's oohhaa is if favorite.
- His dad has read over 10 chapter books with Asher and just finished Indian in the Cupboard. I wonder what will b next.
- He sleeps like an angel 12-13 hours every night and a 2-3 hour nap during the day.
- His favorite foods include eggs, strawberries, yogurt and any kind of cracker/bread. He can fully feed himself with a baby spoon or fork and just loves the independence. I love cleaning up the messes (lol)
- He is just the cutest little thing you ever did see. He is very aware of others and constently amazes me.

Melinda
- I make my way though the day taking care of my sweet family and inching my way though classes.
- I will be participating in a Valentine Boutique on Feb. 8th with two other friends and I'm really excited. I know i said i would never do this again during the semester but it was super cheap and my sweet girlfriends are in on the run with me. I will be featuring my lamps.

Ellie Goulding "Your Song"

2011-01-14T20:55:00.000-08:00

If you haven't listened to this song I would recommend it strongly! I love it like mad crazy and think i've listened to it over a hundard times!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9AFMVMl9qE

2011-01-14T20:52:00.000-08:00

I'm not prego i promise!! but I just cant stop thinking about baby names!! I love love love these names

Jayden

Janie

Jaydee

Would that be weird if my next three kids got names all starting with J's?? Well i guess i'll have to have one more and have it start with an A so Ashers not alone :D :D :D

Thanks for letting me share my random thoughts!!

Music My LIFe

2011-01-04T22:33:00.000-08:00

Yes! Music I love it and this is a list of my most favorite songs of 2010

I think you can tell a person by the music they listen to. 

Usually if you dress punk rock - you listen to punk rock 

If you are a full time ballerina - you probably listen to a lot of classical music

If you only listen to country - you most likely dress like a cowgirl, cowboy

And if you like a song just cas it's good - your like me! And yes - most songs are connected to feelings!

Strip Me - Natasha Bedingfield

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnhDIGTldho

(I'm me, and nobody can change that!)

Jar of Hearts - Christina Perri

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HH7WXlf9WLk

(Somebody from my past posted this song and I know she is having a hard time figuring life out - it makes me want to reach out and kiss the sad checks of those trying so hard to find love and keep getting ripped apart. Don't ever setter of less!!)

Owl City - Vanilla Twilight

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIz2K3ArrWk

(Reminds me of Harrison, my brother-in-law)

Glitter in the Air - Pink

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vI4tBO_boB4

(My very first Choreographed dance, that I had to overcome many fears to complete in front of my class. It's crazy that's what the song is about and i didn't even plan it)

Firework - Katy Perry

Only Girl - Rihanna

(My hubby makes me feel like this everyday - I'm so blessed)

Just the Way you Are - Bruno Mars

(I freaking love this song - since the day it was let out, to the day it's overplayed! It's amazing)

Grenade - Bruno Mars

(Depressing song - but you need sadness in order to have happiness)

Moms song - Carrie Underwood

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpFW4Yhy08k

Back to December - Taylor Swift

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juFTc3gDkKA

(Every Taylor swift song will hold a special place in my heart, because they all remind of my sweet sister)

Stuck like Glue

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iDPw_qjhtM

(I love this song - it makes me want to dance)

Merry Christmas

2010-12-30T14:08:00.000-08:00

Christmas is such a special time of year! I love celebrating the birth of our Savior. I was so full on new emotions this year as trying to really feel the spirit of Christmas. It's hard to describe in words the powerful feeling I felt this year but it was amazing. I'm so grateful for Christmas and the wonderful things that come with celebrating it.

Thomas, Asher and I went and cut down a tree from Strawberry Canyon up in Idaho by Preston. Together we climbed up the mountain and dragged it back down to our truck. Asher loved every second of the adventure and the tree was incredibly beautiful!

Then i fully enjoyed getting our Christmas box out and decorating our tree and home. I lighted and decorated our whole tree all by myself. I strung 1400 lights and Asher helped my put on the ornaments.

This is a baby sling, our really good friends have a business called baby wearing and gave me this sling. I love it because it's really easy to use. I delivered our neighbor gifts while carrying Asher at the same time, it was awesome

Thomas a I went to Wal-mart a couple days after Christmas and I found this adorable candle warmer. It's super cute and I got it for $7.00!! That's a super awesome DEAL!

My parents came and visited Christmas Eve. We loved having them and Asher loved his presents. We also went to eat Chinese at our favorite Chinese restaurant in Logan called Wok On Wheels.

We spend Christmas at Thomas family's house and i forgot to take pictures but it was really fun. I got a shirt, a really cute decorating thingy and EXACTLY WHAT I ASKED SANTA FOR!!!! VIVA LA JUICY COUTURE. Thomas totally surprised me and I was really really happy!! Thomas got some awesome stuff to and Asher loved his toys.

Amy Butler Messenger Bag

2010-12-30T13:33:00.000-08:00

So during the Logan gift show i gave out my number to a few people who liked my things a lot. I had a lady call me and order a laptop bag with John Deere fabric. It was really fun but frustrating to make this bag. Frustrating becasue it was the first time i have made it and fun becasue i really enjoy sewing new things. So this is the finished product and the lady ended up loving the bag.

Logan Gift Show, Papers!!

2010-11-24T20:16:00.000-08:00

So I decided to go outside of my comfort zone, and try a fun gift show. It was held at the Riverwoods Conference Center in Logan, UT. As you can see from the picture, it's a really nice place. I didn't do as well as i would have liked, but I meet some great people, learned a few good lessons, and made enough money to make it worth it. If you asked me if i would do it again. I would say yes! defiantly, just not in the middle of the semester while I'm taking 14 credits. I was kind of crazy, but that's what makes life fun.

Riverwoods Conference Center

I spent a lot of time and money making these 8 super cute bags, but bags were being sold at almost every booth for much cheaper, and I wasn' willing to sell mine for less then what there worth, so i didn't sell one bag. I got like a thousand

"O THOSE ARE SO CUTE, ADORABLE, ect. ect.I'm hoping to still sell them on e-bay, KSL, or something I'm not sure.

This picture is of Asher and I hanging out in front of our booth.

I made about 30 sets of fridge magnates and everybody loved them. I had a few different sayings on them, and I sold every single one but 2 sets.

I feel that this was my biggest mistake. I absolutely loved the idea. I made recipe boxes. I got some cute paper, with a clear recipe box, with 6 tabs and I laminated them. I made 20 boxes and only sold 4. I don't think they sold because anybody could look at the cute things, and make it in their sleep. O well, It was a good lesson learned. Now I'm not sure what I'm going to do with 16 more recipe boxes.

These were my pride and joy. They are my secret design. I sold 5 lamps out of 6 that i made.

So After I completed my gift show on Saturday, I had a full week of paper writing. If I though I went crazy getting ready for my gift show, I was about to find out my brain could go a little further. I seriously went more insane then I have ever have before in my life. I couldn't think straight, So during the week I accidentally shaved the bottom half of Asher's head bold while giving him a hair cut, I lost everything I put in my hands, and I spend so much time on facebook it was disgusting. I'm so grateful that week is over. But I did accomplish writing 24 pages. Including:

14 pages written on my home-visit write-up for Infancy and early childhood development

4 pages written on sibling abuse for my abuse and neglect class

6 pages paper written on the debate of weather of not moderate alcohol consumption is good for your health

All i can say is I"M SO GRATEFUL IT"S THANKSGIVING BREAK!!

Mr. Potatohead and stuff

2010-11-10T12:05:00.000-08:00

:) Today Asher went down for a nap and i came and sat down on our couch. I look over and on the floor lays a Mr. Potatohead. Last night while i was cleaning i put him all back together and he looked great. As i looked at him, his eyes were sideways, he's missing a nose, a mouth, both arms, both ears and a play skinny block is stuffed between his shoes and belly. It made me so happy i couldn't even believe it. Why?? I suppose it's becasue the sweetest little boy had the time of his life tearing him apart this morning.

:) So I'm taking part in the Logan holiday gift show!! It's Friday and Saturday. I made a lot of stuff and I'm really excited to have my first boutique. I'm also nervous to go outside of my comfort zone. I will post pictures after the show.

:) I just cant get myself to listen to Christmas music yet. I just cant untill Thanksgiving is over.

:) Asher is learning how to talk. He is learning really well how to mimic what we say and it's so dang cute.

:) School is school and I'm SO excited to graduate, it will be done before i know it!!

My Autistic Sister Lucky.

2010-10-26T21:59:00.000-07:00

(My sisters name has been changed from personal preference)

When I was younger having an autistic sister was very hard for me. Sometimes I felt embarrassed, somethings I felt like she got more attention, sometimes my heart would break because she wasn't like me and sometimes I would shy away from being a good sister because I always felt guilty for not being a good enough sister. Lucky always had short hair when we were younger. When i was about 4 or 5, I decided to cut all my long curly locks to be just like her. I left the hair along the sidewalk and on our neighbors porch.

One day we were at the swimming pool and some stupid lady said to my sister, "this isn't the boys locker room," I loudly and NOT politely screamed at the lady stating that "Lucky is my sister, you dumb lady!!" I'm sure she meant no harm but i did mean to stand up for my beautiful sister. It was extremely hard for me when I got to high school and she was changing and becoming more familiar with life's natural experiences. She had taken my pants (again!!!!) and a note was left in the pocket. It was to her boyfriend!!! I couldn't bear sitting in class. I ran outside and couldn't breath. It was to overwhelming for me to handle. I wanted my big sister to stay innocent forever!

For some reason it was extremely hard for me to be my sister's role model. When she started idolising me, i absolutely hated it. I didn't want her to want to be me. I wanted her to be my role model. I wanted to idolize MY older sister. It took for me to move to Alaska and then off to college that this was o.k. I gave her every high school club shirt and her favorite was my Madrigal jacket. I know she felt so proud every time she put it on!!! I know I'm not perfect but it was in those times that I wished I had not been afraid of her being my best friend.

It's been way to long since I've seen my sister and i miss her dearly. It's so hard for me to know she cant have some of the same blessing that I've been able to experience in my life. Sometimes it's just to hard to handle. But in the end I am reminded by a few words that my mother sings" God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son." It's more then overwhelming to know that when the right time comes my sister will be become perfect next to my side!!! What an amazing day to look forward to.

Being Adopted

2010-10-14T20:26:00.000-07:00

Today I had a cool experience. Today I stood in a line with a man, his hair looked like it hadn't been washed for days, his cloths looked ragged and torn. His countenance was one to fear but i was able to see a different side. I went to donate plasma today, i had a couple free hours because my boys were in Perry. This man told me he goes twice a week four weeks a month, becasue he doesn't have a job. I was studying for my abuse and neglect test and had my notes in hand. While donating he leaned over and said poliety

"Can i ask you a question," "Yes" I anwsered.
"I would be careful going into a field like that," he said. Why? I asked
"You have to deal with a lot of mean people," he said.
"My sons got taken away from me becasue I was smoking pot,"
I said " I was taken away from my home to when i was younger becasue I was in an abusive and neglectful situation to,"
"I know you loved you boys and I know that it was hard for you but i couldn't be more gratful for what my mother did for me when she gave me what i really needed"
I want to teach others that it's possible to have a really bad experience when young but still SUCCEED!
He started to cry, it was so sad. In that moment I had a much greater understanding of a man I though i never thought possible. At the same moment I couldn't be more grateful for my blessings and being adopted.
He had nothing else to say but that he though women were evil and the world is going to end in 2012.

When i got up I said to never give up, and to have a super amazing day :D
Sometimes you have to wonder if you made a difference, I hope somehow i did.

TOdaY

2010-10-06T12:05:00.000-07:00

Today is to forgive
Today is to not judge
Today is to know people make mistakes
Today is to stand up for what you believe
Today is to know people can change, if they desire
Nobody else
Today is to smile
Today is to wonder
Today is to ponder

Today i want to scream
Today i want to fight
Today i dont understand
Today the world is changing
Today i get confused
Today i want to cry
Today my heart breaks
Today i question
Today i feel lost

Today i pray
Today i know it will be alright
Today i know that God will protect me
Today i understand
Today i need not worry
Today i feel comfort
Today i feel close

I know that today i must not worry about the past or fear the future, i must make today amazing and yes only I can truly make today amazing.

Asher Wallace Lyon

2010-10-05T11:41:00.000-07:00

These amazing picture were taken by Monarch Photography at Lanaya's wedding. Lanaya's wedding was fabulous. The temple was a special experience with a very amazing feeling. I could tell by watching Clark and Lanaya that they would be an incredible pair. I absolutely love this picture of Asher. He is a heart breaker. He is growing up so fast. I wanted to write some of my favorite things he does.

He is an amazing climber, seriously he can climb anything AND get back down
He will dance if you turn on music, it's my favorite thing in the world
He cuddles in the morning for about 7 min, that's a pretty long time
He gives little kisses, it's so cute and I can never get enough of them
He loves his daddy and cries when he leaves the house for school
He waves goodbye with his precious little hands
He really likes eggs, yogurt and anything sweet!
He is really smart and makes we worried he will out-do his parents
Asher is the sweetest thing you will ever meet, we are truly blessed to have such a sweet spirit in our home.

Deepness and Strength

2010-09-28T20:03:00.000-07:00

You know those days when you have so many things running through your head and you just don't know what to do with all of them. Well I've had a couple of those days in a row.

1. I love days when you have a good glace at how amazing life really is. We only get to be on this earth for one lifetime. It's amazing the things that change in your mind when you hear about a tragedy on the news, watch a turning movie, or somebody does something extremely amazing and it inspires you.

2. I love the feeling when life is really hard and you only have a sliver of a light at the end of the long tunnel but you have enough stranght to honestly feel like everything will work out incredibly.

3. I love days when i relize how spoiled i was growing up. Someday I miss the days when my parents took care of my every need and my worries were over what kind of cookies to make. There is such a good feeling in my heart when i know that i will be able to do great things for my children.

4. I get overwhelmed with love in my heart when i think of my savior and those up in heaven who watch over me. I am me and I am blessed immeasurably. I love those days when you can serve others and know you made a difference.

SChoOl

2010-09-25T12:39:00.000-07:00

I honestly love school. Is that crazy, to some it might be. Once I had Asher it was no longer really a "have to" but a "privilege". Thomas is really an angel and works with my schedule without any complaint. I love his stink-en gutts. I also really enjoy my classes. I'm talking 14 credit right now, more then i have ever taken since i've had Asher and it's surprisingly been the easiest semester so far. Here is the rundown

Absue and Neglect - It's really sad and i've cried a couple times but all the information is more then intriging
Infancy and Childhood Development - The teacher is a sweetheart and i love leaning about infants
Infant Lab - This is the funnest thing ever, The Lab is so incredible!!! The school and parents around are really blesses to have such an amazing laboratory here at USU
Food Technology and Health - I get overwhelmed with all the new information but it's all pretty fascinating Families and Cultural diversity - This class is hard for me becasue it's broadcast, I'm the only student at USU and it's 2 1/2 hours. I usually find myself stressing over something during it. It's laid back and the topics are fun though.

Modern Dance - I miss Snow Colleges dance program, I feel bad that as big as USU is they dont have a dance program. It's really fun and relaxing but just not the same as Snow.

Thomas classes are going good to, he has a hard time with school but I'm proud for him for all the work he does. He is my hero. I Do my practicum and Graduate Summer 2011 if everything goes as planned. Wish us luck :D

Flying High

2010-09-22T21:00:00.000-07:00

My dad took Thomas Asher and I flying. We started out in South Jordan and flew all the way to Logan. We saw Utah State University and even our mobile home park. Once we got up in the air Asher went straight to sleep. It was so much fun! I love my dad so much.

My Mommy

2010-09-08T11:48:00.000-07:00

My mom is an incredible person. It wouldn't be possible to write a post that could decribe how amazing she is because it would take a lifetime to write everything. But i do have the time to write a few of the reasons i am so proud to call her my mommy.

1. I love my mom because she is kind, giving, compassionate and aware of others. She doesn't judge and she's respectful of others feelings and needs.
2. I love my mom because she is PROUD to be called grandma. Shes proud of her beautiful gray hair and she doesn't let the worlds view of becoming older a bad thing but a truly amazing blessing. She is an amazing grandma and her grandchildren are all so blessed to have her.
3. I love my mom because she doesn't complain but is always striving to become a better person, never having to bring down herself or others to make herself feel better.
4.I love my mom because she is always there for me. She listens when i have a bad day. When she gives advice I love that she wont be offend if i disagree. She doesn't try to solve my problems but helps me remember who i am so i have strength to solve me own problems.
5. I love my mom because she supports me and makes me feel proud of myself. Whats better then somebody who makes you feel better about yourself.
6. Last and defiantly not even the bit of a degree to the least, I love my mom becasue she chose to marry by daddy who would then take another lifetime to explain how amazing he is to :D

I suppose what I'm trying to say is that I couldn't be more eternally grateful to Lord who gave me an incredible mommy and daddy. I know they aren't perfect but they are the best.

LoVinG LiFe

2010-08-29T20:37:00.000-07:00

I love life becasue it is filled with so many incredible things A few i would love to note:

1. My religion - It brings me comfort and light
2. My family - My intermediate and extended, they bring me joy and happiness. I am so proud to call them mine. They impress me with their kindness, achievements and service everyday
3. Asher right after a bath - He is clean and smells perfect
4. School - I cant even begin to explain how blessed i am to finish my education. I'm so greatful for my husband and his patience

Thoughs on a Wednesday

2010-08-25T13:20:00.000-07:00

1. I try really hard to keep my Sabbath day holy. It's something I do for my savior. This week i was again shown why i do this. I drove home Sunday, I took Legacy highway, they made me get off on a random exit because power lines had fallen. I had to wait at a light for fifteen minutes looking at a lot of awesomeness. Including Jamba Juice during happy hour, Gex X's that i knew were having a great sale, and a McDonald's that's fries I knew would taste amazing. Why Sunday, why this day to want so many amazing things. I suppose it was a test! Oman I prayed, I prayed hard. I Succeeded as well! Yes I drove all the way home and didn't stop.

2. Two days later I needed diapers and wipes and only 5 dollars because embarrassing as it is Thomas didn't get a job this summer and you still have to pay bills and gas. I'm not sharing this to get sympathy but to share a story to others who might be experiencing a similar situation. (p.s. Thomas is going to get paid for some work he is doing for his dad). So i went to the store hoping for the best. And guess freaking what! I bought a jumbo pack (36 diapers and a small package of wipes) for $3.00! I used $2.00 off coupon but somehow a discount of $4.00 was added to my checkout. I guess i can just say I was being looked out for.

3. It's makes me sad to see others hurting. A lady gave a talk in church on Sunday. She said she used to pray for complete happiness and safely for her children. She then said after a couple years she stopped...... and started praying her children would be able to endure there trials and bruises well and complete. We all have to have trials, we all have to hurt. That's why it's so important to stay close to your God and the ones that love you.

4. I've learned a lot this summer. Most important a big dose of humility and patience. I've also learned that I couldn't be happier then where I am today. Wishing different things, places, times doesn't get you anywhere but down. Remembering what your grateful for and living today is what brings you up.

SuMMeR 2010

2010-08-18T20:21:00.000-07:00

At the beginning on the summer Asher Turned 1 on July 16th! It was so much fun

We also went to Thomas family's cabin. Thomas and I went Fly Fishing on the Weber River and It was a blast

Asher Spent A lot of time in his really cute swing he got from his Great-Grandma Little

Thomas killed an Elk up the Fairview Canyon! I forgot the camera in the diaper bag at home so we dont have any picture :(

Then we journeyed to the UINTAS for our last family outing before school. We hiked 8 miles into our camp a couple days after the rest of our family, hours after we got back from hunting. It was dark and scary but we found our family with lots of prayers and faith. We hiked all day and visitied diffrent lakes and streams. Then hiked back out 8 miles, 3 days later. YES, We brought Asher and it was a blast. He loved every second of it. I was so glad to be HOME.......

LiViNG LifE

2010-07-09T23:18:00.000-07:00

Thomas Master Project (haha, besides our house)

(Our Garden - that not all, it's just what i could fit in the picture)

Asher Sleeping in his high chair (with a cookie!!! - he was tired)

(My baby - WALKING)

You can all thank Jess Hall for me posting tonight. I promised her I would (she was also faithful in posting herself) and I keep my promises!

ASHER IS WALKING :D He is getting really good at it to! I can hardly believe he is turning one on Friday. It's quiet incredible that I have been a mother for a whole year. Although I have doubted myself on hard days - I couldn't be more honored for the amazing privilege I have been given to love and adore the cutest little boy in the world (I'm not biased, it's plainly the truth). We are hanging onto life, Thomas hasn't been able to find a job all summer and we are grateful for the people who have given him small side jobs. With his spare time Thomas is starting a shed (all wood he found for free) and we planted a garden (a BIG one)!! I am almost done with my summer semester (thank goodness) and our mobile home is coming together

2010-05-30T16:26:00.000-07:00

Rules - Go to you picture folder, open up the first folder, find the 10th picture and blog!

OMYGOODNESS!!! cutest picture ever! Thomas and his uncle russel are trying to feed Asher broccoli and he isn't so sure about it. I love this picture to pieces.

Asher is the most amazing little boy in the world and i love him like intense crazy

NeW YorK CitY

2010-05-22T20:49:00.000-07:00

At the end of finals week i got packed and headed to New York City with my sister-in-law maggie :D We had so much fun it was insane. We laughed, shopped, got lost (many times), went to the zoo, eat late night pizza, cried, saw wicked, got new hair cuts, saw the statue of liberty and just chilled with out favorite New Yorkers.

My favorite part however (and the reason we went) was to meet my sweet Piper girl! I cant even explain the swelling love in my heart of her and her amazing spirit (I'm practically crying as i write this post). I miss her like crazy and honestly wish i could visit her everyday. Her birthday was yesterday and i thought about her every second! (she turned 3). I love her and her courageous mother and father. They are all amazing and i couldn't ask for stronger, better people.

I am so grateful for such an amazing opportunity. The trip was perfect but it was super great to come home and know i got a great break.

Two amazing years :D

2010-05-18T21:23:00.000-07:00

My husband Thomas is amazing :D He has taught me so many wonderful things. He is selfless, creative and sweet. He has taught me the importance of praying, scripture studying and paying tithe. Things that I knew where right were given so much more meaning. One of my favorite memories was going to Florida and cruising the Bahamas. It was an amazing trip. We also brought new life into the world. Asher Wallace Lyon, the most adorable, lovable, laughable little boy ever. So many say the first years of marriage are ruff, hard and a little bit miserable. Mine have been filled with love, forgiveness and laughter. I couldn't ask for more. I thank the lord for blessing me so.

LiFe aT thE LyonS

2010-05-14T21:39:00.000-07:00

Gosh! Life has been insanly crazy

1 - School ended. I got a 4.0 and Thomas passed ALL his classes. They were HARD classes literally. I talking 3 classes over the summer and promise to not go to CRAZY

2 - I went to NYC! I met my sweet piper girl and cant stop thinking about her. I also saw wicked and spent time with my fav sister in law Maggie

3 - Phill and Deneigh are moving and we are really sad!

4 - Asher is strong, fast and hilarioues :D I'm exciting for this summer nd to start a blog