I heart mustaches!

After the trunk-or-treat and trick-or-treating with the boys last night some friends of ours offered to watch our boys while we went to a dance to show off OUR costumes. We had tons of fun and were dripping with sweat, so here is the after picture. There are some more pics on FB... It was a blast!

Freddy Mercury(s) and his biggest fan!

(Thanks Ethan and Megan for watching our boys!)

Life is good.

I had a great birthday yesterday.

I worked until 430 and then went to dinner and played games with some friends.

I am glad that my husband tried... he dressed up and looked very sexy for me.

I got the Nikon camera I posted about and I was told to read the manual to learn how to use it. Who reads manuals? I guess I do now :)

So many Happy Birthday texts, voicemails, and facebook messages.

I took some cupcakes to work and shared them with the residents and staff, I got so many Happy Birthdays then and sung to at least 3 times. Have I mentioned that I L. O. V. E. attention? I'm not big on gifts, but I LOVE attention :)

Thank you to all of my Lovely friends and Super Wonderful Terrific Family!

Then to top it all off tonight I went to Bajios to get a salad while Dave got himself an ice cream, and this super guy and his wife paid for my meal. When it was my turn to pay, the man behind the counter let me know my meal had been paid for. That made my month! I am so grateful for even the kindness of strangers.

This rainy weather is so refreshing to the earth and to my spirit. Thanks God :)

Camera Help Please

I want to buy a camera for my bday but I can't decide. I do not want to be a professional photographer I just want to take great pics for my family activities etc. I am trying to decide between these two...

http://www.walmart.com/ip/GE-X5-BK/14245324?findingMethod=rr

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/allReviews.do?prod...uct_id=13432983

Will you look at them and tell me what you think? To me the only difference is name brand and one says it does black/white and sepia... The GE actually seems to have better specs, but if you say it's worth $100 to get the Nikon I'll consider it. What do you think? Or is there something else you would recommend in that price range?
-M rilla

Journal post

I am really struggling right now.
I am going to be 29 in a week. That is exciting and weird at the same time.
I am overwhelmed at work, but feel blessed to be guided there daily.
I feel like a terrible mom sometimes and a crappy wife.
I have been exercising and eating right for the last 4 weeks so that should help me feel better shouldn't it?
I know we can't be perfect all the time, but right now I feel like poo.

I guess I need to just count my blessings more and get out of myself more and then life should get better, right?
Any suggestions?

Ender's Game

I just finished reading this book for a book club I am in.I liked it. I am not a Sci-Fi reader, but one of our book club girls is.
Thanks Anna for picking the book.
I really like being able to discuss these books with women and get more in depth discussions. After meeting on Thursday night I am thinking how much this can be applied to the tests we face in life, how difficult they can be and how God allows us to be tested. He is the only one who knows our hearts and our intentions.
Fun book.

It made my day...

When Elder Ballard basically concluded this General Conference talking about what I do for a living, I couldn't help but smile. He talked about what I love to do, help people who have addictions break free from the traps that they are caught in.
I felt like celebrating when he discussed the 12 step program and how it can and does change lives. I know that through the power of the atonement and turning to God and Christ people can be free from the snares that entrap them. I love that God has provided a way for His children to be clean from poor choices we all make.
It is difficult to describe what I do to people who do not understand it, but I wanted to share how grateful I was to hear Elder Ballard go into detail about my job and the professionals who are licensed to help ;)
(If you missed his talk you can click on General Conference above and search for his talk, it will be worth it.)

Dear Joey Truman

To my little buddy Joey,
If only I could be more like you and take life more slowly.
Today as I was listening to Elder Uchtdorf, an apostle of Jesus Christ, I thought of you.
Joey I love how silly you are.
You are such a genuinely funny kid. You do not even have to try and you make me and many others laugh.
I "love"(said with sarcasm:) how you take FOREVER to eat anything cuz you like to play and talk and pretend and you still ask for me to do the airplane one time while you eat and you are 5. I need to be more like you. I love to do the airplane with your food for you. You have such a great imagination and you play well by yourself as well as with others. I love what a sweet boy you are. You are a sensitive boy and such a sweet heart.
I love how you love to play video games and you are so good at them. You are such a unique boy. You are so smart and I am happy that you love Kindergarten. I worried about starting you and your brother as the youngest kids in your classes, but you have both excelled and I know I made the right decisions.
I love your angry face.
I love your little ear.
I love how daring you are, and how you trick people all the time.
I love your hugs and loves. I love how you have to be touching me or dad if you happen to be in our bed or on the couch with us. I love what a good little brother you are, and how David is your hero. I am so happy that you guys love to play together and have the same friends.
I love you. I am so happy you are a part of our family. I always wanted to have sons. I love you.
Love your forever Mom,
Mommarilla