Blogging I am lost

I must admit I am not sure how to do this blogging stuff...how to change my background, how to add the right stuff etc...so any help would be great!

better late then never

So I must say I am the worst, the WORST at this blogging stuff, but I have also decided I need a place to do my ranting, complaining etc...so why not here. I find that with work, school, being a wife, being a mother, being a friend etc etc, I am running out of time and my body is getting the best of me. How did I finally figure this out you ask, well my body said if you arent going to stop, I am going to stop you, and last Thursday like a ton of bricks my body gave out on me. Since they I have been sick, non-stop without any breaks in this flu/cold crap I have going on...to say the least I am exhausted, hacking up a lung and basically feel exhausted and totally worn out. I find I am not just exhausted physically, but mentally, emotionally and spritiutally. I need to find my center again, and start there! I am indeed grateful for my husband who all weekend tried to make sure I was getting much needed rest, meds etc..and my wonderful son, who helped take care of me, and made sure I had what I needed when I needed water, etc he brought it to me without letting me have to get up...I also did enjoy watching a couple of great movies, Toy Story 3 (loved it!) and Grown ups, which I also loved! I think Adam Sandler is amazing at making people laugh. He found his calling for sure...now can I find my own...deep question...Now back to work, ands school tonight, it is finals week, no rest for the wicked this week for sure!

TJ & Jen

So TJ and I have been married just over a year. We were married in the Manti Temple and have loved the joy of having a temple marriage. The first year has been full of ups and downs, and craziness, but I wouldnt have wanted to spend it with anyone else! Despite our age differnce, we make it work, and we deeply love each other, thanks babe for ALL you do! You amaze me daily!

Ford's Poem

In the darkest hour of the night,

The brightest of men will stand to fight.

They are trained to stand for freedom,

hoping to make it to the heavenly kingdom.

They crawl threw the dirt, mud and sand,

they fight in new and native land.

Shock and Awe is the name of the game,

they will not do this for the fame.

The ground shakes and the earth rubmles,

flames are everywhere as a building crumbles.

The crack of a gun, the explosion of a grenade,

he sihes he was home, drinking sweet lemonade.

The Beat of a drum, a hole in the ground,

they stand and salute, to the unpleasant sound.

They stand at attention, to the 21 gun salute,

They stand and listen as the guns begin to shoot.

They lost there man during the fight.

He would not have regretted this, he knew it was right.

This is the cost that the man and women have to pay,

even if they don't make it home at the end of the day.

Respect them and treat them with the best of your might,

because these are the ones that go to the fight.

And in the darkest hour...of the night,

You will see who is willing, to stand for what is RIGHT!

Brenton Ford Lucas

Danika's last day at work. This was another hard day for me. Not only was she moving I lost her working with me too...so sad! She is truly amazing!

Things that have happened recently

Danika graduated from high school! Who would have thought she was old enough to do that...I sure didnt. Right after graduation she moved to St George, got her own place and started a new job, she starts school soon! She has a great head on her shoulders, she stands for so much and she is amazing! She has morals and values she holds so dear to her. I am so blessed to be her mother!

Starting Today!

Well I see so many people blogging I decided it was time our family had a blog! I am not sure how often I can update it, but I am going to do my very best!

Life has really taken us for a spin! Danika is graduated and living in St George it is so crazy me to even think about. I am proud of her, she is doing such good things! Ford is driving and working and taking care of business! He is so great and wonderful! TJ is home finally after a long stay in Arizona and we are so happy he is back! He starts back to school on the 30th of this month and I am so proud of the man he is! I am working and that is a handful of fun!

Ford got back from scout camp last night or should I say this morning around 1am and he has a nice little mark on his face, looks like he was attacked by something, come to find out a clay pigeon went crazy and hit him in the face and yep it shattered on his cheek, I will post a pic soon!

Well off to do my nightly stuff, clean and cook for the family!