I have not written my thoughts for a long time here on my blog. I am such a open book and share my thoughts and feelings so openly even with complete strangers. I think this is how you truly create authentic friendships, one where you both openly admit your trials and short comings. But to be honest I have been keeping a lot to myself and deep in a quiet place in my heart. I feel very guarded right now. The do not disturb sign is quietly and invisibly hanging around my neck.

My neck is still causing me a lot of pain especially when I am on the phone or computer. The pain is so bad that I find myself many days in bed. Being in pain is the straw that breaks this camels back. I try so hard to stay positive but right now to be completly honest I am not very happy. I am still very thankful for my blessings and know that this to shall pass, but I hate not my life but my lifes curcimstances right now.

Eric is going to school up at SUU for the summer. He is never home and is so beyond stressed that it is not very plesant when he is here. This makes life very hard. I am not unhappy with him but unhappy with our situation. He is working so hard and I am so thankful for him and his efforts and I am beyond proud of him! There is no way in this world that I could do what he is doing! I am in awe of his intelligence and determination. He really is my better half! I love him with all that I am! And I am so sad that he has to do so much right now. I wish I could bare his burdens for him. I am actually crying right now as I think of how much I appreciate him and all he is doing for us! He is my rock!
The kids are out for summer and the house is a complete crazy mess! I wish that it could be easier to keep up! I feel like all I do is get after the kids for fighting or ask them for help! No one sees the needs that need to be met but me, and that makes it so hard because all I do is nag and gripe about what I need! I hate having to scream and yell but they dont listen to me unless I get angry. We have had fun too we have gone swimming and played at the river. I am sad that I am ready for summer to be over already! I love my kids dearly but I need a break from them too! It is so HOT! They can't play outside and they are bored! Bored kids that can't go outside= CRAZY Mom! Well I will end this, Sorry kinda negative down here in my "NECK" of the woods! Keep smiling!

Mean Kitty!

I had to post these pictures of Ava!
This is the face she makes when you tell her to be a mean kitty!
She is so funny!
We love our mean kitty!

What Women Want Expo

Grab your girls and come see me at the What Women Want Expo this Friday 10-8 & Saturday 10-6 I have been making a TON of fun new stuff! I have Petti skirts and tutus now too! I will be doing a booth with the Fabulous Christina Palmer of Christina P. Photography! You can see her work HERE I hope to see you there!

Mr. & Mrs. Funny Face!

Remember these?
I had a good laugh when I saw these pictures!
I took the top one but they ( meaning Ava & Bridger) took the rest!
Oh to be a kid again!
I love these silly kids!
They add a lot of sunshine to my day!

MOVING SALE / OPEN HOUSE

MOVING GARAGE SALE/OPEN HOUSE

DATE: SATURDAY, APRIL 24TH

TIME: 7 AM -?

PLACE: 3650 PRICE HILLS DRIVE
*IN DESERT HILLS SUBDIVISION BEHIND DH HIGH SCHOOL WATCH FOR SIGNS!

OPEN HOUSE ITEMS

I WILL BE SELLING MY HAIR ACCESSORIES WITH MANY CLEARANCE ITEMS!

BOWS * FLOWER CLIPS * HEADBANDS * HATS * PETTI SKIRTS * RIBBON & SUPPLIES

GARAGE SALE ITEMS

CLOTHES
LOTS OF BOY 4-5T & GIRL 12-24 MONTH, CUTE DRESSES ONLY WORN A FEW TIMES, DRESS SHIRTS & PANTS, SHOES, OLDER BOYS CLOTHES UP TO SIZE 10, SOME WOMENS AND MENS CLOTHING.

FURNITURE
WE ARE DOWN SIZING AND HAVE TO GET RID OF A LOT OF FURNITURE!
LARGE BROWN SUED SECTIONAL, ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, NICE KITCHEN TABLE AND CHAIRS, KITCHEN TABLE, CHANGING TABLE, PING PONG TABLE, TREADMILL,DRYER, STAIN LESS STEEL BAR SIZE FRIDGE, BEDS, & MORE

TOOLS & BUILDING SUPPLIES
DIAMOND BLOCK,CULTURED STONE, TRUCK TOOL BOX, FOUR WHEELER BASKETS, MISC TOOLS, & MORE!

*HOME DECOR * BOOKS * TOYS * BABY ITEMS * & MORE

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT GREAT PRICES!HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

FOR MORE INFO E-MAIL ME AT EKACKLEY@HOTMAIL.COM

Out of order!

So Saturday I broke a jelly jar in the garbage with my hand, it cut a tendon and I have to go to Park City Friday to get surgery by a hand specialist! It hurts! I can't use my left hand at all, and it could take 2 months or more to heal, and may never fully heal! As if life was not hard enough!

Be in the moment...

"Treasure the doing a little more, and the getting done a little less."

I have really struggled with this lately, and for a while now really.

I have never wanted to fast forward my life so much before now. Our situation has been so hard and so uncertain for a while now.

I want Eric to be done with school!

I don't want my kids to grow up! But unfortunately it is happening anyway!

I want to press pause on my kids and have them stay little, and I really don't want to get older (believe me).

I just want to be in a different situation.

I know that good things come to those who wait, but I really am tired of waiting patience has never been one of my virtues!

So today I am going to try harder to be in the moment of this part of my life,
and try harder to see the roses despite the thorns.

And "Treasure the doing a little more, and the getting done a little less."