Girls and Awards!

Okay so the pictures loaded backwards....

I wanted a picture of the girls

TOGETHER before we went

to church Sunday.

Next time mommy will be the 

photographer. So you will have to

have a all three separately.

Ana Finau in her pink princess dress.

She still goes to my class after

wandering off into the parking lot

incident. I love her, she keeps me

going ALL day long!

My Shanny....she now has a permanent

accessory. Her back back my sister gave

her for Easter. She is learning so much lately.

She loves reading, painting, and impersonating

everyone. Love you Shanny! 

My Tilisa. She is such a big helper.

Sometimes I have to remind her,

that I am the mom! LOL.

I think that is the age.

She is so smart and so talented.

She is starting piano lessons

soon, and is still always painting and drawing.

Tilisa has merged into her new school like a pro. 

I think Utah and Nevada school system 

are soooo different.

Tuesday she received the highest award 

for the school. The principals award.

She was so excited and we are so

proud of her. She is always reading and

doing her spelling. She loves math and 

she gets along well with everyone.

I am so thankful for my family.

I am so thankful that my 

Heavenly Father has blessed

me with so much.

I hope you all have a wonderful day!

Much Love,

Trina

President Thomas S. Monson

As Many of you know I was an operator for 

The Church of Jesus Christ

of Latter Day Saints before I move to Las Vegas.

Since we have moved one of the things

that has made me so sad about leaving

was my job. I know to the outside world

people probably think I am crazy!

Before I started working for the church

I was struggling big time with just about 

everything. My testimony, why I was here,

what I was doing, who I was....

Pretty much any question you could ask,

I was asking myself.

I have so many wonderful stories that have 

happen to me while I worked for the church.

Most of them are personal and ones I will

always hold dear to heart for as long as I live.

My first week in training I walked into

the office sat down and in walked

President Monson.

He walked over put his hand on my

shoulder and said we are glad you are here.

To most, this would not be a big deal.

To me at that moment in time, it meant 

everything. From that day on I had many

conversations with the prophet.

I have written these experiences down

in my journal and hope one day my grandchildren 

will think WOW my grandma knew the prophet!

I have to say my experiences working for

the church have changed my life.

They have made me want to be a better

wife, mother, daughter, friend.

President Monson will always

hold a very special place in my heart.

I sustain him and I know he is

a true prophet of God.

"Occasionally discouragement may darken our pathway; 

frustration may be a constant companion. 

In our ears there may sound the sophistry of Satan as he whispers, 

“You cannot save the world; your small efforts are meaningless. 

You haven’t time to be concerned for others.” 

Trusting in the Lord, let us turn our heads from such falsehoods 

and make certain our feet are firmly planted in the path of service and 

our hearts and souls dedicated to follow the example of the Lord. 

In moments when the light of resolution dims and when the heart grows faint, 

we can take comfort from His promise: 

'Be not weary in well-doing. … 

Out of small things proceedeth that which is great. 

Behold, the Lord requireth the heart and a willing mind.'”

A four-year old is kind of like having a blender, 

but you don't have a top for it.

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I feel like this with all my girls sometimes.

Am I the only one?

I love there enthusiasm and that

they keep me constantly on my toes.

I am so thankful I have my girls

they are my greatest treasures!

Made a few things I

found on a very cute blog

christalbevans.blogspot.com

 wanted to share.

Try them, they are delicious!

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2 quarts water

12 cubes chicken bouillon

4 large diced 

potatoes with skin

3 large carrots (chunked)

1 large onion (chopped)

1 cup celery (diced)

1 bunch broccoli (chopped)

1½ cups butter

1½ cups flour

1½ quarts more

 water

16 ounce jar Cheez Whiz

¾ teaspoon of garlic salt

In 2 quarts water, c

ook bouillon and vegetables. In smaller pan, combine butter and flour. Slowly add 1 ½ quarts of water. Stir to thicken. Add slowly to lar

ge pan of veggies. Add Cheez Whiz and salt. 

Simmer. 

I found this recipe and my girls 

LOVE it!!!

Also You have to have some Aloha Bread.

-Lion House Recipe

Ingredients:
1 Cup Butter
2 Cups Sugar
4 Eggs
1 Cup Mashed Bananas
4 Cups all-purpose Flour
2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Soda
1 20-Ounce Can Crushed Pineapple, Undrained
¾ Cup Chopped Pecans
1 Cup Coconut

Method:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease 2 large 8x4-inch loaf pans. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, and sugar. Add eggs. Stir in bananas. In separate bowl mix flour, baking powder, soda, and salt, then add to banana mixture. Blend well, but be careful not to over mix. (Over mixing causes tunnels and a coarse texture) Add pineapple, pecans, and coconut and mix together on low speed until blended. Pour into prepared pans. The pans should each be two-thirds full. Bake for 60 to 80 minutes.

Makes 2 large loaves.

I am going to try and make this for the my 

ladies I now go Visiting Teaching too.

Recipes and pictures

from christalbevans.blogspot.com

Time to catch up!

Here is my little princess sound asleep at 

4:00 pm, pearl bracelet and all!

I know I have so much to catch up on.

We lost our battery to our camera and

it costs 80 bucks. So I have figured out

how to take pictures with our video camera.

I promise I will try to caught up this week.

I hope you all are well and I hope you enjoy

your summer! Wait is it summer yet? Today 

I almost melted and it was only 92....

it's going to be a long HOT summer!!!!

 

Grown Up!

Close your eyes... And go back... 

Before the Internet or the AIM 

Before semi automatics and weed 

Before playstation2 or X-bOX 

Before the 5 hours of homework you put off every night... 

..Way back... 

I'm talkin' bout hide and go seek at dusk. 

Red light, Green light. 

Playing kickball & dodgeball until 

your porch light came on. 

Mother May I? 

Red Rover 

four square 

Hula Hoops 

Running through the sprinkler 

Happy Meals 

Getting the privelage to sit in the front seat of the car 

Wait... 

Watchin' Saturday Morning cartoons 

Like Hey Arnold and 

Doug Recess 

Or what about legends of the hidden temple, 

global guts, double dare, bloody mary and who,

 ARE YOU AFFRAID OF THE DARK! 

Who could forget Snick 

Or the teenage mutant ninja turtles, scooby doo,

 and Power Rangers, 

Christmas morning... 

Your first day of school 

Bedtime Prayers and Goodnight Kisses 

Climbing trees 

Getting an ice cream 

off the ice cream truck (the real ice 

cream truck w/ cones & banana splits) 

A million mosquito bites and sticky fingers 

Jumpin' down the steps 

Jumpin' on the bed 

Pillow fights 

Runnin' till you were out of breath 

Laughing so hard that your stomach hurt and

 you almost peed your pants 

Laughing so hard that you did pee your pants 

Being tired from playin' all day 

Your first crush... 

Rainy days at school meant playing "Heads down 7-Up"

 & "King chase the Queen" in the classroom 

Remember that? 

I'm not finished yet... 

Kool-Aid & Icee Cups was the drink of the summer 

Giving your friends a ride on your 

handlebars or spokes 

Wearing your new shoes on the first day of school 

Class Field Trips 

When nearly everyone's mom was at home 

when the kids got there. 

When getting high was swinging on the swing-set 

When $5 seemed like a million, 

and another dollar a Miracle. 

When your parents took you to 

McDonalds and you were so cool. 

When Toys r Us overuled the "mall" 

I want to go back to the time when... 

Decisions were made by going 

"eeny-meeny-miney-moe" 

Mistakes were corrected by simply 

exclaiming, "do over!" 

"Race issue" meant arguing 

about who ran the fastest. 

Money issues were handled by whoever 

was the banker in "monopoly" 

Catching fireflies could happily occupy 

an entire evening 

It wasn't odd to have two or three "best" friends. 

Saying cuss words were referred to the 

"F, B or S - word" or h-e double hockey sticks. 

Being old, referred to anyone over 20.

The worst thing you could catch from 

the opposite sex was cooties. 

The only real heart break you had was when 

your mom wouldnt buy you that new toy 

Nobody was prettier than Mom 

Nobody was cooler than Dad 

Scrapes and bruises were kissed and made better 

It was a big deal to finally be tall enough to 

ride the "big people" rides at the amusement park. 

Getting an inch of snow was a dream come true. 

Abilities were discovered because 

of a "double-dog-dare" 

Spinning around, getting dizzy and 

falling down was cause for giggles. 

If you can remember most or all of these, 

then you have LIVED!!!

Blog Slacker....`

I know, I know. I am a slacker.

I have so many things to get caught up on.

I am just trying to get some pictures to load.

So stay tuned!!!

Global Warming!!!

My little Ana Banana!!!

I have not posted forever but I could not go 

another day and not write my feelings about Ana.

Ana was born 4 years ago on February 26, 2005.

She brings so much joy and craziness into our lives.

For her birthday the only thing she wamted was

high hill shoes. That in itself tells you a lot of her

personality. She has to have her hair done at all times.

She always has to have lip gloss on and in her pocket,

just in case! She always asks, Mom do I look bootiful? Yes Ana

you are beautiful. Tanks Mom...that is how she says thanks!

She is my little helper in the kitchen, she likes to misk(mix) 

everything up. Her favorite thing to make is

chocolate anything, but especially cupcakes.

I love her so much. I am so thankful

for her and her large personality

that brings joy into my life each and everyday!

I will love you always Ana!!!

Love,

Mommy

Fun For You and Me!!

I saw this on another blog and thought it would be fun!

The first five people to respond to this post will get something made by me! My choice. For you.This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:

1- I make no guarantees that you will like what I make!

2- What I create will be just for you.

3- It'll be done this year.

4- You have no clue what it's going to be.

The catch is that you must repost this on your blog and offer the same to the first 5 people who do the same on your blog. The first 5 people to do so and leave a comment telling me they did win a FAB-U-LOUS homemade gift by me! Oh, and be sure to post a picture of what you win when you get it!

Can't wait to see who wins, all my creative juices are flowing!!! Good Luck!!!

Have a great day!

Trina

Blessed...

As many of you know the last few months have
been a whirl wind for our family.
We packed up and left our jobs, home,
family and friends
to pursue new things in Las Vegas.
After many prayers and tears we knew it
was the right thing to do.
Today my heart is so full and although I don't know
all of the reasons we are here,
I have felt reassured that we made the right decision.
We are thankful for our ward
and have appreciated them opening there
arms and welcoming us.

The first couple of weeks we were here I felt so guilty.
I felt bad that I was not working.
I missed my job so much.
I know that sounds funny but I loved my job.
I have so many wonderful, special memories, and
life long friendships that I will always treasure.


One day I woke up and realized I was with
my girls again,
twenty four hours a day.
More than anything on this earth I love being
a mom. I love hearing my girls giggles,
and watching them grow.
I cannot believe how fast the time goes.
Ana will be four in just
a few days.
I feel blessed that I am with them again.

Someday

One day I counted your fingers an kissed each one
One day the first snowflakes fell,
and I held you up and watched them melt on your baby skin..
One day we crossed the street, and you held my hand tight..
Then, you were my baby
and now you are my child
Sometimes, when you sleep, i watch you dream, and I dream too..
That someday you will dive into the cool, clear water of a lake.
Someday you will walk into a deep wood.
Someday your eyes will be filled with a joy so deep that they shine.
Someday you will run so fast and so far your heart will feel like fire.
Someday you will swing high- so high , higher than you ever dared to swing.
Someday you will hear something so sad that you will fold up with sorrow.
Someday you will call a song to the wind, and the wind will carry your song away.
Someday I will stand on this porch and watch your arms waving to me until I no longer see you.
Someday you will look at this house and wonder how something that feels so big can look so small.
Someday you will feel a small weight against your strong back.
Someday I will watch you brushing your child's hair.
Someday, a long time from now,
your own hair will glow silver in the sun.
And when that day comes, love, you will remember me.

Happy Birthday Mom!!!

All that I am, all that I hope to be
I owe my angel mother

I just wanted to wish my beautiful Mom
a very Happy Birthday!
Over the years my mom has put
up with more than her fair share
from me.
I am so thankful for her, for the
times that she just listens,
for the times she tells me to snap
out of it and to remember
who I am....
Mom,
I love you so much.
Thank you for being such
a great mom.
I have so many memories
I could be here forever
writing them down.
I think the ones that stick
out in my mind the most,
was when it was just you and I.
I think of you getting ready
and sitting and talking
with you while you did your
hair and makeup. I remember
the smell of your perfume and
how our home always smelled
like mulberry or cinnamon.
How beautiful you always made
our home and always being
able to feel peace and love at home.
I love and miss you very much.
I hope you have a Wonderful Birthday!
Thank you for being
My Angel Mother!

Love Always,
Trina Lynn

Sunday Message

What a wonderful message.
I cried watching this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naqX9iYE0V0

I miss President Hinckley so much.
Today in church we talked about being
in tune with the Spirit, and being prepared
for the things in which we need to be taught.
I am thankful for this lesson and pray that I
may be in tune so I may know of the needs of those
around me.

Have a wonderful Sunday!

I Love It!!!

I must say I like my new lay out....
What do you think?

Have a wonderful day!
Trina

Parents Job Description!

Just had to share this some of you have probably seen it already, but how true it is. It made me laugh but maybe that's because its kind of a perfect definition!

Parent Job Description

Position

Mom, Mommy, Mama, Ma

Dad, Daddy, Dada, Pa, Pop

JOB DESCRIPTION :

Long term, team players needed, for challenging, permanent work in an often chaotic environment. Candidates must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and be willing to work variable hours, which will include evenings and weekends and frequent 24 hour shifts on call. Some overnight travel required, including trips to primitive camping sites on rainy weekends and endless sports tournaments in far away cities! Travel expenses not reimbursed. Extensive courier duties also required.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

The rest of your life. Must be willing to be hated, at least temporarily, until someone needs $5. Must be willing to bite tongue repeatedly. Also, must possess the physical stamina of a pack mule and be able to go from zero to 60 mph in three seconds flat in case, this time, the screams from the backyard are not someone just crying wolf. Must be willing to face stimulating technical challenges, such as small gadget repair, mysteriously sluggish toilets and stuck zippers. Must screen phone calls, maintain calendars and coordinate production of multiple homework projects. Must have ability to plan and organize social gatherings for clients of all ages and mental outlooks. Must be willing to be indispensable one minute, and embarrassment the next. Must handle assembly and product safety testing of a half million cheap, plastic toys, and battery operated devices. Must always hope for the best but be prepared for the worst. Must assume final, complete accountability for the quality of the end product. Responsibilities also include floor maintenance and janitorial work throughout the facility.

POSSIBILITY FOR ADVANCEMENT & PROMOTION : 

None. Your job is to remain in the same position for years,without complaining, constantly retraining and updating your skills, so that those in your charge can ultimately surpass you

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE :

None required unfortunately.

On-the-job training offered on a continually exhausting basis.

WAGES AND COMPENSATION :

Get this! You pay them!

Offering frequent raises and bonuses.

When you die, you give them whatever is left. The oddest thing about this reverse-salary scheme is that you actually enjoy it and wish you could only do more.

BENEFITS :

While no health or dental insurance, no pension, no tuition

reimbursement, no paid holidays and no stock options are offered; this

job supplies limitless opportunities for personal growth, unconditionallove, and free hugs and kisses for life {if you play your cards right}

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I needed this laugh for the week.

This week some of my parental responsibilities

have consisted of getting kicked all

night long by a certain someone that

cannot sleep in her own bed.

Getting yelled at repeatedly for

noodles and mac and cheese.

Cleaning up throw up.

Little girls demanding slurpees.

Hey I even got a black eye getting

head butted from a three year old....

But guess what?

I would not change a thing.

I feel so honored to be a mom.

I pray each day for patience, and

thank My Heavenly Father for my

beautiful girls!

I love being there mom!

It's not only children who grow. Parents do too. As much as we watch to see what our children do with their lives, they are watching us to see what we do with ours. I can't tell my children to reach for the sun. All I can do is reach for it, myself.

~Joyce Maynard

Have a Wonderful Weekend!

Much Love,

Trina