The "don't be judgy and don't hate" Post

I have a few things I need to get off my chest. I hope not to offend, but these are things I need to say. Maybe I need help to understand, but nevertheless nevertheless???? really Tauna????....
OK here goes in no particular order.

I don't the love the Twilight Movies. HEY who threw that tomato?
It's true. I don't love them. The books were good but the movies....not so much for me.

Number two: I read The Hunger Games last night. I kept waiting for happiness, light, joy....anything. I really didn't love it either. In fact, I think I'm slightly depressed. It felt hopeless and dark. Am I missing something?

#3 Last weekend I was in Utah celebrating a bunch of birthdays....like 4 grandkids in 3 weeks....
Anywayz
I finally made the journey to none other than this famous store:

If you want to read about my diasterous attempt to get there last year you can go here.

What's with that store? I felt like a herd of sheep following the other sheep. It wasn't fun at all. I don't love crowds anyway BUT what's with a store that has all this weird furniture that you have to put together for yourself and is Finnish or Swedish or Somthingish and it's made in China?
I don't get it. Apparently I have no class or culture.

So there ya have it. I've tried to like each of these things. But I don't. I'm pretty sure I'll be arrested or condemned or something, but I just can't go on faking any more.
So, there ya have it.
So fill me in, tell me what I'm not getting.
I really want to fit in.

An Award from Sweet Sondra!

I won an award from dear sweet Sondra! She is probably one of the nicest blog friends ever! Last year she grew an amazing beautiful container garden and I was so impressed. She shares recipes, motivational thoughts and sounds like a marvelous Primary teacher. She cleans homes for a living Maybe I should see if the hubs would pay me to clean this one.
Sondra is someone I would like to meet!
The rules of the award are:
List seven things about yourself. Link back to the person that gave you the award.
Pass the award on to seven bloggers.
Hmmmm.....
Seven things????
I'm sorta boring.....
OK....here goes....

#1 I was a hairdresser BC before children. I've managed to stay up on my awesome haircutting skills by cutting the family's hair...and neighbors....and strangers....ya, one time I was called by the hospital to come and cut a woman's hair that had just had a baby and she had LICE! I kid not! It may or may not have been the hospital I currently work at. Bless this poor woman's heart. She had a beautiful mane. I really didn't mind doing it.
Another story that I can share that I DID mind cutting hair.....so it was Thanksgiving typically very cold in these parts I was asked to bring a salad, rolls and my scissorsshould have forgotten the scissorsSo my hubs comes from a family of 10 kids....I come from a family of one brother....I'll leave it to you to decide who's side of the family I was gonna be the hairdresser for.........oh, and my parents don't have a garage.
Anyway, before I knew what happened I was in the garage cutting hair. Lot's of hair...more than one head of hair. How 'bout 21 heads of hair! Ya, I think that by the time I was done the stuffing was gone, the whipping cream was gone and my clothes were HAIRY That was the last time I brought a pair of scissors with me.

#2 I had always wanted to be a nurse. I had visions of helping people and being like Florence Nightingale....I didn't know what she died of at that time or I might have not wanted to be like her....not telling by the way, look it up. Well, it never seemed to be a good time to go to school cause the babies kept coming. Finally decided that I would just check it out at the local college. Before I knew it I had signed up for two classes with my 6 week old baby in tow and 3 years later I was a nurse. I was 33 when I started. Way too old. Then Ricks College changed to BYUI and I vowed I would get my Bachelors Degree too. I completed that 3 years ago.

#3 I work in the Emergency Room now.

#4 I love to be around things and people that make me laugh. That's why I work in the Emergency Room. Ya, there is sad stuff and stuff that makes me cry....but oh. my. heck.there is a whole lot of funny stuff that goes on there!

#5 I have recently gotten into photography and learning to use my camera better. You can spend some serious $$$ on camera stuff. I've also recently become obsessed with card-making and scrapbooking. Did you know you can spend some SERIOUS money on that stuff? WOW! Good thing my hubby doesn't read my blog. I wouldn't want him to know that.

#6 I have five great kids and SEVEN grandchildren. I don't know how I got so old that all that happened, but it's a blast. I love when they all come home and it's a madhouse. It's fun to watch my children interact with each other as older adults. They are pretty stinkin' funny.

#7 I married my best friend. He's the kindest person I know. He always says the best and thinks the best of people. He's always the first to say "I love you" and "I'm sorry". I think I struck it rich with him.

Whew, that pretty much took forever to come up with.
Now for the easy part.
I'm passing this award on to these fabulous bloggers. I go there everyday to see what they've hatched up.

Farmergals Market. She lives far away, but if we were neighbors I'd borrow stuff from her. She's like a master ninja photographer. I wanna be like her. AND I love her humor.

Next would be LKP of Romma-longa-dingdong. Some day I'm gonna meet her. She is seriously hilarious and I'm sure I will enjoy her. hopefully she'll reveal how she came up with Romma-longa-dingdong

Then I choose Julie of Circle Cliff Views. She's very inspirational and motivating and I really want to sit on her porch! Beautiful home!

Then Jeannie would be my next choice. She makes beautiful cards and her hubby is military. They are going to be stationed in Italy soon. Wow, I can't imagine!

Linda is next. She's a fellow nurse and I love reading her stuff. Also, she has this dog Skye and I have to follow her to see what the dog is up to next. He sounds like a totally spoiled creature. So cute!

An Old Fashion Girl is a great blog to read. She posts several things she's thankful for. I love her bloggy style and how sweet she is. I would love to meet her.

Wendy of No Botox Allowed/Cowpoop and Tiaras (or something like that) is always a good place to land. She's a city girl turned country girl and i love reading her. Someday I want to meet her!

Victoria of The Welcome Mat is very fun for me to read. She's a musician, composer, producer of CD's of her work and a mom of young kids. She really reminds me of me when I had a houseful of little kids. Except I'm not a musician, composer and producer of CD's of my work. But I had little kids
So, there you have it. Info about me you probably never wanted/needed to know. AND a few blogs to check out for your reading pleasure.
Again, Sondra, thanks! You are a sweetie.
so I realized I have featured 8 bloggers....don't care...I'm keeping them!

Cutest Couple Ever!!!

A friend sent me this and I can't get enough of it!
This couple were going to the Mayo Clinic for a check up. Hubby is 90...don't know how old his wife is.
They spied a piano and put on this impromptu event.
I wish I could have been there to clap and cheer!

You can also go to youtube and see their "encore" performance on Feb. 24th of this year.
I wanna do this when I get old...you know be a cute charming old couple. Guess I better start taking piano lessons.....cuz I already got the cute and charming thing going on.

I'm {FAMOUS}!!!!!!

I'd like to take a moment to thank my fanz and all those who have supported me through the difficult years......WHAT? Oh sorry, that was my other life.
Well, I didn't realize when I was stogging today (you know blog stalking) that our familly SNUGGIE picture ended up on Kristina's snuggie picture of the week.
And Kristina is DANG famous! She's even a featured speaker at some Blogging Conference thingie. I'm so honored to have been recognized by her sniffle
My dear friend Gigi sent me a congratulatory email.
So it isn't really ME who is famous. It is actually my oldest offspring Lynsey and my darling daughter-in-law Tara. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TARA!!!!

Oops....I have no idea how the picture of Nick and Nate got in there! Sorrynot
Lynsey is the worst blogger ever! But she has a really cute baby girl who just turned two so she's given a free pass.

Doesn't she have the stinkin' cutest nose?
I really thought Kristina was the only person on the planet with a Snuggie Fetish and mocked them, but then I had all the family home for Christmas and lo and behold. My offspring mocked them as well. Two were given in our family White Elephant exchange. WHO KNEW?
OK the real models of Kristina's blog............

Tara and Lynsey. Famous Snuggers!
Now Kristina is actually doing something for the betterment of mankind and is having a Snuggie for Seniors shindig on her blog. I thought her only goal was to destroy the earth. I wasn't aware that in that ice cold heart of hers there was an Olympic torch burning. WHO KNEW?
Head over to Kristina's if you have a desire to participate in the Snuggie for Seniors or if you want to see my cute family modeling their Snuggies!
Thanks Kristina!

OK, THAT is FUNNY

We had two 16 year old girls come in by ambulance last week.
It was lunch time and the nearby high school kids are taking off like crazy to all the nearest fast food joints.
There was a minor fender-bender.
These two little sophomores were a little shaken up but unharmed.
Paula and I took care of them. (Paula is the nicest, sweetest nurse ever!)
A while later Paula comes out to chart and starts giggling. She's trying not to giggle.
I look at her quizzically.
If it's funny it must be shared....that's an unwritten law.
We thrive on funny in the ER.
She says she was doing the typical triage and asking the million questions we ask.
Paula: "are you allergic to any medication"
16 year old: "uh no"
Paula: "have you had any surgeries in the past?"
16 year old: "no"
Paula: "When was you last period?"
16 year old: "Seminary"
OK maybe I'm tired...but it's been a week and I'm still laughing about it.
So, in other news:
I'm sunlight deficient.
I feel a RANT coming on.
Stay tuned for another edition of Ask-A-Nurse
So hurry and be sure to ask your questions...but use caution...you may NOT want to hear the answers.

Pretty Dang {FABULOUS} Recipe

I don't post recipes often cause I feel that there are such fabulous cooks out there that I have nothing to offer.
BUT
This is the yummiest recipe I've ever had.
I've never made French Dip, but I did it on Sunday and it was so good I am making it again today!


Best French Dip Evah!
1 rump roast (mine was about 3-4 pounds)
1 package au jus
1 package of manwich sauce (just the dry stuff)
3-4 C water

Put in crock pot on low for 6-8 hours.
Serve with a Bullio or hard roll.
It was so easy! So tasty! I felt like Martha Stewart or Ree (aka Pioneer Woman)

Give it a try. Hope you like it.

My heart hurts...

My third oldest called me a few moments ago.
He told me of a dear friend that he was priviledged to know in Japan. My son served his mission there.
Jamie was in the Navy stationed in Japan.
Nate (my son) was able to baptize Jamie.
Jamie later went on a mission for the church.
Nate kept in touch.
Jamie was married about a year ago.
My phone call from my son a few moments ago was to tell me that Jamie was killed a few days ago.
My heart is hurting for his little bride and I don't even know her.
All I know is that Jamie was a wonderful man and he treated my missionary son like a wonderful friend.
She shares a beautiful tribute.
Click here

Best {RINGTONE} Evah!

I stayed home from church today cuz I was sick.
I was bored.
So...
I found the best ringtone ever.

Create free ringtones at Phonezoo


Hilariousness!!!
Maybe I should lay off the cold medicine