I have a guilty pleasure. It's a bit shameful.

My guilty pleasure is....television shows about stupid people. By this I don't mean people with low IQs {although they often do feature}, I mean normal people who persist in saying and doing stupid things - things that are like bad train wrecks yet I cannot tear myself away. Young twenty-somethings living the high life in Cali and starting bar fights with one another. Idiots! Teenagers having ridiculous amounts of unprotected sex, producing babies and then getting a show to document said experiences. Idiots! People who spend and absurd amount of time cutting out coupons, organizing coupons, calling around and hounding their local grocery store manager so they can have a home that rivals a COSTCO or SAM’s CLUB. Idiots! People who are never able to part with one piece of trash, one item of clothing, one toy, one gadget, etc., etc. to the point that they can no longer live in their homes. Idiots!

And my current guilty pleasure/obsession – 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' {and its multitude of spin- offs}. Don’t get me wrong, I've been a fan for some time and take quite a bit a heat for it in this house {how can I watch a show about people who earn a living doing nothing} but, I'm already very emotionally invested. I mean, when your boyfriend stuffs dollar bills down a waiter's throat in a complete drunken stupor or throws a fit because you hid his latest fashion fetish, his walking cane…that just might be a relationship problem right there that no amount of romantic trips or private 5-star meals will fix.

Small Successes

I didn't get to post my "small successes" on Thursday because I was on route to Casper but, I am feeling happy that I survived this week and am half way through what are two very grueling weeks for our family so I am feeling the need to post.

I am President of the PTO at the girl's elementary school. We are only in our second year and still a little unorganized so, it can be challenging at times. I have come to find that this volunteer position is extremely time consuming and rewarding the same time. Many of my successes this week revolve around PTO.

1. I successfully led our PTO to write a {much needed} beautiful mission statement:

"As the Sage Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization, our goal is to help lift our students to a higher standard of learning. Parents, teachers and staff will come together with a common focus, to help each student reach their personal best. We will enhance their educational experience by providing: financial support through fundraising, support of teachers and staff, materials and opportunities for educational growth, and develop a closer connection between school and home by encouraging parent involvement."

2. I oversaw a very successful bake sale!

3. I drove the girls and I to Casper to get ready for a very dear friend's wedding. Sophie and Hannah are junior bridesmaids and Bella and Mia are flower girls in the wedding and Justin is photographing the wedding!

4. I went to work, made treats for Bella's birthday and took them to her class to help her celebrate; got the kids everywhere they needed to be; delegated some PTO duties; drafted and sent out multiple PTO letters; helped to put some final touches on a social event that I am helping to plan for a local woman's group and got everyone to CCD! HALLELUJAH!

Celebrating My Small Successes

A blog that I love to follow {you can find that blog here} encourages moms to regularly post about their "Small Successes" which ultimately can add up to huge triumphs in life. So here goes:

1. I am now regularly blogging to keep our extended family caught up on the craziness of our little life. It is bringing me great joy!

2. I went out and campaigned with Justin for 6+ hours. We talked to people, staked countless signs and arranged for many more to be put up. Hopefully, our hard work will pay off on election day!

3. After what seems like an eternity, I can simultaneously see the bottom of all our hampers AND it's all put away! I can.not.believe.it. and it's amazing how completing such a seemingly meaningless task can be so liberating - yay me!

4. I got the girls to their barrage of cheerleading, dance, Karate, guitar, etc. practices/lessons and cookies delivered to Hannah's Quest class this week and all on time!

5. I got up and baked muffins for the kids for breakfast before school today, it made them so happy!

Viva Las Vegas

Justin and I just got back from a {much needed} Valentines Weekend getaway to Las Vegas. We had a wonderful time being 'adults', having no particular schedule to adhere to and catching up with some old friends! Here are a few shots from a weekend.

JTS and I on the strip before hitting the "dueling piano" bar at NYNY.



Me with one of my dearest friends, Kristi.



JTS and I out to dinner with my cousins, Justin and Stephanie.



JTS and I heading out to a wonderful Valentines dinner!

Flashback Friday!

Recently, on other sites that I read, they have started doing something called "Flashback Fridays". I thought it might be kind of fun to do on our little blog. We'll see where it takes us. Today, it took me to a box and the first thing I came across was our wedding announcement from the Rocket. It was a sweet trip down memory lane!

I am thankful for...

Justin; a large, loving family-both near & far; four daughters that always keep me entertained; my parents; a roof over my head; a warm bed; the best friends ever; our zoo (aka Harry, Frasier, MacGregor, Finn, Fat Ivan, 3 fish & 2 frogs); a life, that no matter how crazy it seems, is full and rich; Rock Springs and the opportunities it has afforded our family; our upcoming Thanksgiving meal; Meme; Meemaw; Grums; vacations; and, Wyoming - an awesome place to live. Most especially, I am thankful for this life, it's right where I want to be!