Thoughts

As I’m nearing the end of this blessing that I have desired to experience for so long, I can’t help but feel a little sad. I’m grateful for this journey that has brought me so much closer to God, but I’m going to miss this little person kicking and rolling inside of me. I’m going to miss knowing that while she is sharing my body with me I can keep her safe from the outside world. I’m going to miss the convenience of having her tucked safely in my womb. I will miss being there for every moment of her precious life, knowing that soon, I will have to share her with the rest of the world. Feeling remorseful for getting caught up in the busy world that I didn’t get to relish every single moment of this miracle inside of me. I love her more and more every day. As mourn the closing of this wonderful journey I look forward to the adventure ahead. Soon she will be in my arms, my lips will touch her soft cheek, my ears will hear her sweet cry, and my heart will fall deeper in love. This journey will continue with my daughter, and our loving Heavenly Father because, I can’t do this with out Him.

HEAVEN!!!!

Yesterday was Monday...I hate Mondays (okay, I strongly dislike Mondays). Not just because they are the start of the week, or the end of my beautiful weekend, simply because it is the longest, most tiresome work day for me. I'm in charge of the Monday night dinner for the operations night crew meeting every Monday night. I plan on 30 men and a few women (very few) to eat BBQ or Mexican. I do not use paper plates...only the finest for our crew. Which means I do the clean up too. This wasn't so bad before I was pregnant but now Monday's totally wipe me out. So the few waking hours that I get to spend with my husband usually consist of me plopping down on the couch, taking my shoes off and unzipping my pants so the baby and I can breathe only to get up an hour or so later to stagger into bed. Well, yesterday I received a phone call from my sweet, concerned husband, who out of the blue promises me a "rub down" to which I reply "WOOOHOOO!" As the day drags on I keep the thought of my husband rubbing my aches and pains away in the back of my mind. Not sure that he will follow through with his promise but ever hopeful. At 6:30 pm I have finally got everything cleaned up and put away. I drag myself to my car and head for home in the hope that he remembers his promise. I get home and take one look at Phillip and he looks as tired as I feel. So I never bring up the massage that I have been longing for. We watch The Big Bang and when it's over I announce that I'm going to soak in the tub for a little while. Now I'm relaxed I've had my bath, my teeth are brushed, I am ready for bed. I go sit down by my sweet husband for a while when he tells me to grab the lotion. I get the biggest smile on my face as I hobble off to get the lotion. When I return he gives me the best neck and shoulder rub that I have ever had then he ask "what next" quickly I reply "my feet". Then he leads me to the bed room and I lay down and he sits at the bottom of the bed and rubs my feet until I feel like I'm in Heaven. Then he quietly shuts the door and lets me drift off to Heaven.

NUTS!!!!

I changed my background and it deleted all of your blogs. So if you don't see your blog on the sidebar will you please give me your blog address so I can put it back. I know I'm and idiot for not saving them. To all my cousins that have blogs please give me yours too so I can add them. Thanks a bunch. This time I will save them so this never happens again.

P.S. I'm planning on having Misty scan me (ultrasound) some time next week so hopefully I will have some baby pictures to share.

IT"S ABOUT TIME!!!

I have some news to share with all my blogging friends and family.... We (Phillip and I) are having a baby!!!! I'm due in September, so I'm not that far along but I think that most everyone knows anyway. We were able see the little bean and hear the heart beat last Friday. It was the best sound I have ever heard. I have been feeling pretty good so far (knock on wood), just very tired. I can't wait to hold and kiss this baby. I have waited a long time for this... so this baby is very wanted and much loved. Anyway I just wanted to share. I love and miss all of you, take care.

BOOMER

This is our adopted dog Boomer. We found him in the field next to our apartment. He was hurt and very scared. We started feeding him and then took him to the Vet. to find out that his leg was broken. He has been camping out on our porch ever since. We love him! He is full of spunk.

The men in my life! (minus my dad and a few nephews)

This is just before Thanksgiving. My parents bought a time share with the Bass Pro Lodge in Branson, MO. It is so beautiful there. Jason (my brother) was driving to Oklahoma for Thanksgiving and met us in Branson. It was a short trip and we missed Amanda and her family but we are planning on spending some time there this summer.

Time flies!!!

Grandma Lena and Eliza

This month has gone by so fast. I'm pretty sure that I just put out the Halloween decorations and now they are packed up and put in storage until next year... where does the time go. I spent my whole life waiting to turn 16, then 18, then 21 and now I just want everything to slow down. There are plenty of times that I would like to hit the pause or rewind button just so I can relive a moment or make it last a little longer ESPECIALLY ON SATURDAYS! Some of the moments that I would relive would take me back to the lazy summers where I would spend a week or so at my grandma's house in Newton, UT. I love going there. It truly is Heaven on earth. She always has coke and chocolate on hand....aaahhh the necessities of life. Grandma always had Popsicles and ice cream to keep us cool when we younger and as I got older I became perfectly content to sit in the chair and read a book while my grandma would do the same in the other chair with the coke and fudge at arms reach. I always feel heavy when I have to leave her house, not just in my heart but in my hips and thighs as well. You will never go hungry when you visit Grandmas. I have so many fond memories of my Grandma and Newton I can't wait to get back. I miss and love you Grandma. I hope I get to see you soon! Maybe I'll pop in for an unexpected visit like I used too... don't worry I know where the key is. As for now I will drink a coke and have some chocolate and think of you.

I would like to mention my aunt Joy, who passed away this last week. My cousin Heather and I would always make a trip to visit aunt Joy whenever I came to Newton. She always had treats for us too, and we were not dumb kids. We new that we could get a popsicle from grandma then ride our bikes down to aunt Joy's and get another one. Aunt Joy didn't just get visits from us, but as I came to find out much later, all the kids in town knew Aunt Joy kept her freezer full of cold treats and they too called her Aunt Joy. I always loved going to her house , looking at all her plants and flowers, and visiting with her and learning about my family. She will be dearly missed... until we meet again.

Joy Larsen Jones

1917-2008

Excitement, Adventure???

I know, I know it's been a while since I have blogged. I have been reading all your blogs, but when it comes to writing my own.... I just feel I lack the adventure, the excitement, the comedy. Don't get me wrong I do have those moments of comic excitement or the thrilling adventure...I'm a Hancock for Pete's sake I live for adventure! It's just that lately the adventure has had to take a back seat to reality. I was called to be 2nd councilor in the Relief Society for our Branch... that's right F.H.P.E. Needless to say I NEED HELP!!!!! I need ideas! I need a vacation! Phillip was called to be 1st councilor in the Elders Quorum along with being the branch Clerk. He is also a full time student so WE and I emphasize WE are always doing homework. I guess it pays off to do your homework since he is on the Presidents list!!! Way to go Phillip!!!!! I wonder what it is like to get all A's in college? He may be on the Presidents list but I guarantee that I had more fun. Well this has been fun but I need to save some blogging for the next time. Below are some pictures of some of the adventure I've had in the past year or so.

This may be one of the most exciting moments in my dad's life... next to the day that I was born! Some back ground to this picture.... My parents live on 65 acres with 4 ponds on their land 2 of which are stocked with fish. Their back fence is shared by an exotic animal farm that breeds and raises lions, and tigers, and bears, oh my! along with some other flesh eating animals like the crocodile that was in our pond that we fish, and boat (the rowing kind) in. Now alligators are native to the south east part of Oklahoma so it's not common but they (meaning alligators) have been know to swim up the river to the more central part of Oklahoma.... but we are not talking about an alligator we are talking about a man eating crocodile... okay so this one didn't dine on any human but it is still a crocodile native to Africa..I think! So naturally it is safe to assume that it came from the animal farm, who denied the escape of the ancient reptile. Well after a few days of watching and feeding the big lizard my parents wanted it out of their pond. so with the help of a few people the croc wrestling began. It took them all day to catch it but in the end there were a few exciting moments. I think you can now visits boots (my dad's nick name) at the Oklahoma City Zoo alive and happy.
This is us at Delicate Arch. Can I just say the elevation makes a HUGE difference!!! I made it to the top, I only passed out once, just kidding.

This is at Eureka Springs.....reminds me, a little, of Park City. We had so much fun I can't wait to go on our next vacation.