The Waiting Game & the Life of a Student

Poor Tennyson has his first heifer and she is about ready to BURST. She is soooo pregnant and if you have ever been pregnant (not that we are cows) but you can imagine this poor heifer...she is HUGE and looks so uncomfortable. She is ready to calve any day and the waiting is killing him. NOT only does Tenny have his BIG red heifer, he has 2 other ones too. Quite a nice start to his very own herd. :-)
Here is a picture of Tenny with his BIG red heifer, this is how big she was this summer. Hopefully I'll have pictures to post soon of babies!

ON another note, school is killing me! I have so much to do between now & April 1st. I hope I can get it all done. I'm on the countdown but there is so much to do between now and May........it is scary!!!

Today has been a crazy day in Deer Lodge. We have had a few storms roll in & out...snow & all. Now it is, sunny and looks quite nice outside. It is so true - don't like the weather, wait five minutes and it will change! Does that mean weather is bi-polar?

Have a GREAT day!
Candice

This & That...

Where to start!
Last night we had our Enrichment RS Birthday Party. It was great fun. We did the theme party of you are "Purse"onally invited. The poster a purse and the invites were purses.....so cute! And of course, everyone had to bring their purse and we played some fun games. For our little branch, we had a great turn-out. It was fun & even a few people told me how much fun they had. Success, I would say!
Since I'm the RS President, I was asked to give little something something on RS. So, one day in my efforts to avoid anything productive, I found this awesome video/song on Youtube. You have to view it. If it doesn't bring you to tears. I don't know if it the commentary by Pres. Monson but I freakin' love him & I love love love this song & video.

Click here: Live like you believe.
In the words of President Monson:
"My Dear Sisters, do not pray for tasks equal to your abilities.
Pray for abilities equal to your tasks"

Oh I love it, I hope you do too!
Live like you believe
Live live you KNOW
Candice

AMAZING

I received this link today too (click on Amazing Grace below). It was so amazing that I had to share it with you. If this doesn't touch you right to the core or bring you to tears, I don't what would! It is amazing how powerful music can be. Do you love the bagpipes, I do in this song.....like I said AMAZING!!

Amazing Grace

Enjoy!

When you thought............

Well, I still don't have my talk written but my mom sent me this great little saying/poem and I had to share it. How true is this?
Enjoy!

WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASN'T LOOKING

A message every adult should read because children
are watching you and doing as you do, not as you say..

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you hang my
first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately
wanted to paint another one.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you feed a
stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind
to animals.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you make my
favorite cake for me, and I learned that the little
things can be the special things in life.

When you thought I wasn't looking I heard you say a
prayer, and I knew that there is a God I could always
talk to, and I learned to trust in Him.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you make a
meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I
learned that we all have to help take care of each
other.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you give of
your time and money to help people who had nothing,
and I learned that those who have something should
give to those who don't.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you take care
of our house and everyone in it, and I learned we have
to take care of what we are given.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw how you
handled your responsibilities, even when you didn't
feel good, and I learned that I would have to be
responsible when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw tears come
from your eyes, and I learned that sometimes things
hurt, but it's all right to cry.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw that you
cared, and I wanted to be everything that I could be.

When you thought I wasn't looking I learned most of
life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and
productive person when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking I looked at you and
wanted to say,'Thanks for all the things I saw when
you thought I wasn't looking.'

I AM SENDING THIS TO ALL OF THE PEOPLE I KNOW
WHO DO SO MUCH FOR OTHERS,
BUT THINK THAT NO ONE EVER SEES.
LITTLE EYES SEE A LOT ..

Each of us -
parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, teacher, friend
- influences the life of a child.

Live simply..
Love generously.
Care deeply.
Speak kindly.


Leave the rest to God

I could swear it is Spring.................

In TWO Days! I'm ready for Spring but we got so much snow the other day it looks more like December but I'm feeling like Spring!

We had a fun busy weekend. Dave played in a basketball tourney this weekend, it was a fund-raiser tourney for the Deer Lodge Athletic Association. He loves to play so much and we enjoy watching him. The kids loved living at the gym all weekend. They took second place and played a pretty good game. They are all "old" men on Dave's team, still living the dream, I guess.

Life has been busy with school, work and kids. Life is just BUSY, do you know what I mean? I am trying to prioritize what I'm involved in and figuring out what my priorities are. I like to be involved but I'm getting to the point where I feel maybe it is better to just my time a few causes and do it well rather than to more, not as effectively.

I'm feeling very tired and overwhelmed these days. I am in my last semester of my course work for my Masters and it is hard hard hard work. A few of my classes are completely kicking my butt. Good thing I'm stubborn, competitive and tenacious! Cuz I'm NO quitter. Even though right now I want to quite!

I guess you could say School is my Passion right now? What are you passionate about?

Have a great day! Make it the time of your life.
Candice

A Surprise just for you!

My friend, Chelle is doing a pay-it-forward game on her blog and I love the thought so I am going to play too.

So. . . here's the idea. Be one of the first 3 people to leave a comment on my blog and you will be the lucky recipient of a handmade gift from me some time this year.

Now here is the catch, you have to post the same thing on your blog and do the same for 3 lucky people.

GOOD LUCK! This is going to be a fun thing to try!

Fifty Questions

I read this on another blog....and decided....why NOT! I am at work and should be working or even at least doing school work but I can be persuaded to.......procrastinate, and fill out this fun little questionnaire. Come on....you should try it too! LOL
Fifty Questions:

1. Do you like blue cheese? LOVE IT!

2. Have you ever smoked a cigarette? Sadly, yes!

3. Do you own a gun? My husband and son do........

4. What flavor do you add to your drink at Sonic? I have only ever gotten drinks at Sonic...love Cherry Lime!

5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointment? Most of the time! But I hardly ever go.

6. What do you think of hot dogs? "Lips & A-holes", just as my dad would say!

7. Favorite Christmas Song? I pretty much love them all but my favorite would have to be Do you Hear what I hear?

8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? I prefer warm herbal tea....

9. Can you do push-ups? I can do them but I hate 'em!

10. What is your favorite movie? Hoosiers

11. What’s your favorite piece of jewelry? I love earrings and necklaces and rings. I usually wear jewelry everyday!

12. Favorite hobby? Right now in my life....studying! Other than than, what's a hobby? I guess, reading, riding horses & being outside.

13. Do you work with people who idolize you? Actually, I do.........I work at a school and kids can do wonders for your self-esteem! :-)

14. Do you have ADD? What ....oh I better go bake some cookies!

15. What's one trait that you hate about yourself? that I'm a hollerer! I holler at my kids, but I'm working on it!

16. What’s your middle name? Lee

17. Name three thoughts at this moment: why am I a holler, why do I have no motivation for school right now and what am I going to do with my group on Friday.

18. Name 3 things you bought yesterday: soda's for the ladies at work!

19. Current worry right now? School!

21. Current hate right now? Freezing cold weather and being cold.

22. Favorite place to be? with my family and some place WARM!

23. How did you bring in the New Year? At my mom's watching it snow....and snow .....and snow and sledding at the Sugar Bowl in Leth.

24. Where would you like to go? Vegas or Phoenix would suite me fine!

25. Name three people who will complete this? NO clue

26. Whose answer do you want to read the most? Anyone that will fill it out...I will love to read about.

27. What color shirt are you wearing? Grey sweater, black vest and sky blue perfect khaki's!

28. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? I don't think I ever have.

29. Can you whistle? Yes...and loud!

30. Favorite color? RED and Green

31. Would you be a pirate? What...Hell no!

32. What songs do you sing in the shower? Um, I don't sing in the shower...I want it quiet in the morning!

33. Favorite girl’s name? Emmy or Elly

34. Favorite boy’s name? T-e-n-n-y-s-o-n!

35. What’s in your pocket right now? Vest = black fleece gloves

36. Last thing that made you laugh? my kids!

37. Best bed sheets as a child? Strawberry Shortcake, still have 'em....Barbie saved them for me!

38. Worst injury you’ve ever had? Broke my back in a car accident and then blowing my knee out a few years ago, those were both pretty bad! But I'm good as gold now......no knee brace or back problems...AT all!

39. What is your favorite snack? granola bar and fruit

40. Favorite thing to do on Sundays? Go to church and then NAP!

41. Who is your loudest friend? Is anyone louder than me? I have NO clue!

42. How many dogs do you have? 1

43. Does someone have a crush on you? Yup, DAVE

45. What is your favorite book? Twilight Series! (Yup, I'm addicted & love them all)

46. What is your favorite candy? Hello, my name is Candice.....I love it all. Just plain old candy is my fav...I could do without chocolate (love dark choc. tho)

47. What is your favorite sports team? 49ers & MSU - Bobcats

48. What song do you want played at your funeral? How Great Though Art.

49. What were you doing 12 AM last night? Just getting into bed.

50. What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up this morning? I can't believe it is morning already and I'm actually NOT feeling that tired!

Give it a try.....it is kind of fun.

Have a great day. Have the time of your life.

Candice

Daisy-Head Mayzie

Today we celebrated Dr. Seuss' Birthday at school! What a fun day? What an amazing man, that Dr. Seuss.

Today you are you, that is truer than true.
There is no one alive who is youer than you.

Dr. Seuss

Have you ever tried Green Eggs & Ham? I did today and it's not too bad, I ate them all up. The teacher brought in eggs and she put lots of green food coloring in them and she fried them up with some ham! Voula! There you have it, GREEN Eggs & Ham.
What is your favorite Dr. Seuss Book?

Today I read Daisy-Head Mayzie to the children in the class. Such a cute story! Then we watched the movie of The Sneetches. What a wonderful moral behind that quirky little story.

I love DR. Seuss & I love his stories.
He is definitely on of my favorite children authors. I have many but he ranks among the top.

So do share, what is your favorite Seuss story? or Seussism?

Spring Break......Smring BREAK!

So this week, I am on Spring Break. Well, let me explain a Spring Break for an on-line student. I have a paper due on Thursday (which I haven't started) so guess what I'll be working on.....during my Spring Break. I have a projects and papers due out the wazooo soon! So much for a spring break. I thought spring breaks were suppopsed to be Cancun, Mardi Gras and fun in the sun?! Well not for this old Mamma, papers and projects that are coming due will be the extent of my Spring Break! Maybe I'll try to throw something fun in here! Maybe a few nights of no homework, how is that for a Spring BREAK.

Speaking of a BREAK, I need a break, I'll take a few nights off. Maybe that'll do me good.

We had a nice relaxing weekend. I worked on a Mid-term all day yesterday and Dave spent the day with the kids. We vaccinated Tenny's heifers and that went well. Then Dave took Emmy to the gym to shoot some hoops. Tennyson & his friends went outside to do chores, it was probably around 3:30 or 4:00pm and John's horse was down. He was rolling near the barn and got stuck on his side, between the barn door and the ground and couldn't get up! I was completely panicked. I didn't know what to do & I knew Dave wouldn't answer his phone while he was at the gym, so I called our neighbor/friend and he came over and helped me roll the horse over. I didn't think I could roll him over by myself and I was just praying that the old SOB wouldn't die on me. That is all I could think of was doing die on my watch! I hate that feeling of helplessness! Have you ever felt so helpless, you absolutely didn't know what to do. I hated the feeling, absolutely hated it. I am so Thankful for good neighbors that are willing to come help whenever you need them. I know I sounded like an idiot on the phone, I was FREAKin' out! :-) But I think he understood. He knows me well. ha ha!

I am glad we can raise our kids are animals and let them learn about life through giving and caring for them. Tennyson heifers are about ready to calf and that will be so exciting and soon the kids will be getting their little 4-h pigs. I truly do love this time of year, I can feel it Spring is right around the corner. I sometimes wish, that we got nice spring weather but I live in Montana, so I'll take whatever Spring-like weather we can get here. WE got snow last week...that's about as good as Spring weather gets here!

Well enjoy your week! Even if it isn't your Spring Break. Enjoy it like it was your Spring Break and take a vaction....even if its a virtual vacation or just a little getaway...to the bath or a quiet place.

Have a great week. Make it the time of your life!

Candice