Shout out # 12

I love the Ventura County Sherrif's Department! I know it sounds weird, but today I had my car broken into and had my camera stolen. I had to call them to have them come make a report and they were so nice and empathetic. Something that I you rarely see these days! First off let me just say that my car WAS locked and it was in the middle of the day! (3:30 pm to 4:30 pm) I was shopping at the Target/Micheals shopping center in Moorpark and didnt even realize I had been broken into until I got home and saw my passenger side lock all banged in. I called the Sherrifs Department and they dispatched an officer (two actually) right away. Less than an hour later I had these guys taking a report and photos like something you would see on The First 48! (something else I LOVE by the way) I was so upset when they got there but by the time they left I had a smile on my face and had sort of moved on from the initial "I'm going to kill whoever did this to me" state of mind I was in. I'm sad about my camera. I really loved that sucker!! But, life goes on and I can get a new one right? Any ways- thanks police officer men that came to make things all better. I doubt they will ever find my camera but feeling like they cared or sympathized about the situation made it okay.

Just a side note- I was going to give a shout out to Zithromax for making me feel all better. But I do not. Feel better that is. My trusty- go to Zithromax is failing me! I am still sick. If you Mr. Zithromax want a shout out- I suggest you start killing off the bacteria that is filling up my lungs, ears, throat, nose, etc...and making it difficult to function. Life is NOT fun for anyone when I am sick.

Shout out # 10 and # 11

I will have to do a combo shout out because I was sick yesterday and couldn't lift my head off the pillow let alone get up and blog about something I love. I'm still sick today but I have taken enough drugs that I am either deliriously better, or am masking major signs of illness which will only make things worse and I'll end up in the hospital later today. Shout out 10 and 11- I love my family. Not just like the normal love that everyone has for their family. If I didn't have to have them as my family, I most certainly would have picked them as my family. We are far from perfect- but thats what I love the most. We all have our good days and bad days...and some even have our "near diabetic coma/I'm going to kick your butt" days"...but I love them all regardless of what kind of "day" they are having! I can't think of a single thing I would want to change about my family. Nevermind- there is one thing. I would move Sharalyn closer to the rest of us. I miss her terribly and would love to have her closer to me. I am grateful that our children are growing up knowing one another. They know how to call eachother/email eachother/and even IM eachother! And ask to do so on a fairly frequent basis. I love that my kids will have grandparents that they are making memories with. I never had that and I never realized what I was missing out on until I saw the relationship Kody has with my parents. He adores them! I love it when he asks to have a sleep over at their house because I know that is something he will always remember! I cannot wait to see little Ayla when she gets here. There is something about the thought of Scott becoming a dad that makes my insides smile. Maybe it's because this is something he has never done and I get to see him learn something new, or the fact that he can't say Ayla's name without getting a smile on his own face. Hurry up little Ayla....we are all waiting for you! Oh- before you leave Heaven, do you think you could look around and see if there are any babies waiting for me??

Shout out # 9

I love date nights with my husband. Well, let me correct that. I love date nights with my husband- while my mom babysits my children. I mean, any chance to get away and spend some alone time is great but knowing my children are being cared for better than I would do makes me enjoy the evening that much more. A care free date night is what I'm all about. I am grateful that we can still laugh at ...I mean... with eachother. He still opens my door for me and picks up the tab! I'm a lucky to girl to be with someone who I can really call my best friend. A little sappy I know, but it's the truth. I love being a wife, but I especially love being HIS wife. We went on some pretty awesome dates while we were dating so I knew long ago that he spared no expense when it came to having fun together. I'm lucky that I can still "date" my husband. Now, if I could only get him to park on a dark street and make out with me!

Shout out # 8

The best money I have ever spent. Seriously. I have worn glasses or contacts since I was 9 years old! I had always thought about getting Laser Eye surgery but never did anything about it. Luckily for me, I have a husband who was 100% behind me and supported my decision (and handed over his wallet!) No more having to worry about contacts, solution, glasses, etc! I had my vision tested the very next morning and I have 20/20! Crazy. If you are thinking about getting it done- do it. It was worth every penny!

Shout out # 7

I looked at the weather channel this morning. It said 70 degrees and sunny. My heart skipped a beat. I'm such a product of my environment. If it's sunny outside- I'm in a great mood all day. If it's cloudy and rainy- I want to stay inside and eat. Sad, but true. I love the sun. I love the way it makes me feel inside. I love how everything seems more positive and bright when the sun is shining. I love going through my closet and finidng my shorts instead of layering to stay warm. I love you sun. Please stay a while.

Shout out # 6

My miracle worker. There are so many words I could use to describe the way I feel about my doctor that helped me get pregnant with Lenni. "Love" doesn't even come close. He was an answer to so many prayers and I believe was brought into my life by the guidance of our Heavenly Father. Infertility is such a scarey, frustrating, humiliating, hopeless thing to have to deal with. It seemed so cruel that here we were wanting to do something good and bring a child into this world and yet, we faced so many obstacles to get there. My life is sweeter because of my doctor. My heart has been softened for those women who are going through what I have been through because of this doctor. Every time a cycle would fail- he would hug me and let me cry on his shoulder until I didn't have any tears left. When I told him time and time (and time) again that I was DONE and I couldn't do it anymore, he looked at me and smiled and went ahead and scheduled the next appoitment. I remember when I miscarried- I thought of him. I called him and he cried with me. I love everyone that works there. When I say it took an army to get Lenni here- I'm not joking. The nurses, doctor, embryologist, anesthesiologist, receptionist, financial director, cycle coordinator, etc.....they all hold a special and HUGE spot in my heart!

Shout out #5

Just making the 10 minute drive to this store makes me break out into an anxious sweat. I love this store. Sometimes, I think that if I could only shop at one store for the rest of my life, I would pick Chicks Sporting Goods. It's one of those stores where you wander the aisles for hours and fill your cart with fabulous loot. Cute clothes, cute gear, cute shoes, cute luggage, cute EVERYTHING!