Lupton Family Blog

Day 7 - Your dream wedding. (vacation)

2010-12-16T01:55:00.000-08:00

Hawaii - one day we plan on going on a honeymoon "vacation". We did not go on a honeymoon. A friend of ours loaned us her house for the weekend as she was in the Hospital. All I remember is sleeping away the day on Sunday because standing on my feet most of the day on Saturday was a killer. My hint to every new bride, take time to smell the wedding cake so you remember your big day.

Day 6 - A photo of an animal you'd love to keep as a pet.

2010-12-16T01:53:00.001-08:00

My baby Babe! I need say no more, she if beautiful and I adore her.

Day 5 - A photo of yourself two years ago.

2010-12-16T01:51:00.001-08:00

Not flattering at all.

Day 4 - Your favorite photograph of your best friend.

2010-12-16T01:48:00.001-08:00

Me and my bestie

Day 3 - your idea of a perfect 1st date

2010-12-16T01:36:00.000-08:00

My idea actually did happen with Robert. The night after we met we decided to have a movie night at a friends house. I asked him to make sure he brought his own pillow because I don't share. At this point I am not sure what kind of girl he thinks I am, but I was staying at this friends house on the couch, so, I really did not have another pillow to share with him even if I wanted to. He shows up at my friends house when I looked through the peep hole he was holding a pillow in a Garfield pillow case on his pillow. I had my friends come to the door when I opened it and we all were giggling and he was standing there all shy, it was very very cute. Cannot remember what movie/movies we actually watched that night. Hmmm? I will have to think about that one... Oh, and, no I don't think this should be either one of my kids perfect first dates.... Just sayin!

Day 2 - a picture of something you ate today!

2010-12-16T01:28:00.000-08:00

My favorite Kettle chips were day 2. Trying to catch up on my posts because I forget to go here every day.

Day 1 - A photo of yourself and a description of how your day was.

2010-12-09T00:41:00.000-08:00

So, yep, I posted a picture I took of myself today. Wow, I really did cut all my hair off.

So, today was a good day. I finished 2 gifts that I was sewing and I cut out the next gift. I provided a service to someone I love and her son, which I know for sure I will be receiving blessings for. YAY come on blessings....I really need them. LOL.

I picked up the house and am really working on keeping it in the ready for if people drop by stage so that I'm not running around to quickly pick things up. Also, I'm playing lots of Christmas music.

Oh, yes, Alex and I went to Big O tires and had to replace her front right tire and get her car aligned because the other morning she hit s drainage cover that popped up from too much rain. It was super dark on the way to seminary and still had some wet yucky road to drive on. Not really blaming her too much. Just an accident. Just a really expensive accident though. Merry Christmas to me. While they were fixing the car we popped over to Marie Calendar's and had a bit of lunch, plus our favorite piece of pie ever! Mine was Coconut cream and Alex's was Chocolate Silk. YUMMY! I forget about Marie Calendars' I don't know why. Maybe that is a good thing?

I stole this from Alex who stole this from Dianne. Yay!

2010-12-09T00:40:00.000-08:00

Day 1 - A photo of yourself and a description of how your day was.

Day 2 - A photo of something you ate today.

Day 3 - Your idea of the perfect first date.

Day 4 - Your favorite photograph of your best friend.

Day 5 - A photo of yourself two years ago.

Day 6 - A photo of an animal you'd love to keep as a pet.

Day 7 - Your dream wedding. (vacation)

Day 8 - A song to match your mood.

Day 9 - A photo of the item you last purchased.

Day 10 - A photo of your favorite place to eat.

Day 11 - What's in your makeup bag.

Day 12 - A photograph of the town you live in.

Day 13 - Your favorite musician and why?

Day 14 - A TV show you're currently addicted to.

Day 15 - Something you don't leave the house without.

Day 16 - Your celebrity crush.

Day 17 - A photo of you and your family.

Day 18 - Something you crave a lot.

Day 19 - Another picture of yourself.

Day 20 - The meaning behind your blog name.

Day 21 - A photo of something that makes you happy.

Day 22 - A letter to someone who has hurt you recently.

Day 23 - 15 facts about you.

Day 24 - A photo of something that means a lot to you.

Day 25 - What's in your purse?

Day 26 - A photo of somewhere you've been to.

Day 27 - A picture of you last year and now and how you changed since then?

Day 28 - Your favorite movie.

Day 29 - Something you could never get tired of doing.

Day 30 - A photograph of yourself today + three good things that have happened in the past 30 days.

The Wedding of Chris & Rachel

2010-08-20T18:15:00.000-07:00

Isn't this the sweetest couple? Our dear, wonderful, missionary, Chris married his best friend and sweetheart over the weekend. Robert and I were able to be there for the sealing and we all enjoyed the lunch and reception later that day. It was a quick trip, but it was soooo worth it. These guys are very special people to us and we love them and WE KNOW THE CHURCH IS TRUE!

So long, I forgot about my Blog

2010-07-02T02:36:00.000-07:00

I'm up late tonight. I can't sleep. Things are running through my mind and I cannot make my mind shut off. I'm thinking about a conversation Alex and I have been having. Sort of an ongoing thing. She feels she is ready to be married as soon as a certain young man comes home from his mission. She is thinking of dates, and I guess in a way so am I. I was counseled that should this wedding come about, I should not discourage it. But Alex is only 16, almost 17. And by the time this young man comes home she will still only be 18, and by the date she is talking about she will still only be 19. He will be 21. So, So young. And they both want school, but they will need full time jobs to be able to even live in a humble apartment. ARGH. It's very frustrating and scary. And it's her life. So I should just let them learn. Things were just so hard for Robert and I and we were in our 30's when we got married, (well I was anyway, he was only 26). I want things to be easier for Alex. But with hard work comes learned lessons I suppose.

My girls at The Killer's concert

2009-04-20T13:26:00.001-07:00

2009-04-17T08:31:00.000-07:00

Awesome Mom

Before I was a Mom, I never tripped over toys
or forgot words to a lullaby.I didn't worry whether or not
my plants were poisonous.I never thought about immunizations.

Before I was a Mom,
I had never been puked on.Pooped on.Chewed on.Peed on.I had complete control of my mind
and my thoughts.I slept all night.

Before I was a Mom, I never held down a screaming child
so doctors could do tests.Or give shots.I never looked into teary eyes and cried. I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.I never sat up late hours at night
watching a baby sleep.

Before I was a Mom,I never held a sleeping baby just because
I didn't want to put her down.. I never felt my heart break into a million pieces
when I couldn't stop the hurt..I never knew that something so small
could affect my life so much.I never knew that I could love someone so much. I never knew I would love being a Mom..

Before I was a Mom,I didn't know the feeling of
having my heart outside my body.I didn't know how special it could feel
to feed a hungry baby. I didn't know that bond
between a mother and her child. I didn't know that something so small
could make me feel so important and happy.

Before I was a Mom,
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night
every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay.I had never known the warmth,
the joy,
the love,
the heartache, the wonderment
or the satisfaction of being a Mom..I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much,
before I was a Mom.

Alex playing ball

2009-04-16T12:55:00.001-07:00

2009-02-20T13:14:00.000-08:00

It's been a while.

2009-02-20T13:12:00.001-08:00

Happy 2009 everyone. Things at the Lupton house are finally starting to settle down. We had multiple issues with illness in January. It took looking at a friends blog to realize how long it's been since I have made a post. I have some Christmas pictures I'm going to add today. Give me some time. I love you all.

Young Women in Excellence

2008-12-10T14:10:00.000-08:00

Last night we had a great turn out for YW in Excellence. Addie did a great job in putting it together for her 10 hour project. All our Palmhurst girls are so talented. I'm so impressed with their singing abilities and performances. I would have been so frightned. Jackie Dahlquist conducted the meeting and was very cordial, I can see a leader in her every time I look at her. Ashley and Tiffany are blooming into beautiful women. I'm so happy to have them in my girls lives, what wonderful examples. Angie and Mary, the refreshments were wonderful...yum yum. Thank you all for everything you do.

A Young Woman of Excellence

by Melanie Cain
A Young Woman of ExcellenceWho we all want to be
Doesn't come easy or even naturally.
You must exercise faith that Heavenly Father is there,
everyday in good works and in scripture and prayer.
You become a great woman when you stand tall and true,
so never give up, because the Savior loves you.
Don't be discouraged, when you make a wrong choice.
Do your best to stick to your values and your inner voice.
It's hard to shine bright when the world is so dark.
The Lord knows your struggles and the journey you've embarked.
Choose your paths wisely and soon you will be,
a Woman of Excellence, shinning bright for all to see.

Mount Timanogos

2008-11-28T12:32:00.000-08:00

We will be going to SLC at December month end. My nephew Blake and his Annie are being married in the Mt. Tipinogos temple. Robert teases Blake that he has made that place up, there is no such temple. But I've set him straight.

BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING

2008-11-28T12:26:00.000-08:00

What a total waste of time. Inflated prices and untruths were told. I was so excited to buy a freezer this year. I had gone to Kmart 2 weeks ago and was told that I could get this 16.1 cu ft Kenmore upfright frrzer for "around $250.00". Well if $399.00 is $250.00 then those folks are mental. I was way too excited and now I'm so let down. We have been very sick with a terrible bug and I dragged myself out to buy this at 6 a.m. and talk to the manager only to be told, no way, then looking all around the store walked out without purchasing anything. Not even a scarf. Why stand in line to save $1? I am sticking to my plan, baking, homemaking gifts and giving and getting food storage for Christmas.

Are there really only 5 more paydays until Christmas?

2008-10-13T20:43:00.000-07:00

So I've been thinking about the economy and how much money people don't have and how often everyone is complaining about it. But really, can't we all just simplify? I've been looking all over for ways to do just this. I found a recipe to make my own laundry soap, and yes, I'm really gonna try it. It's so easy, and I figure it's about $3 to do 16 loads of laundry. Not too bad. And I'm praying for really clean clothes. By all accounts of other bloggers, they are the cleanest clothes they have yet to have. And I've also found a great pattern for some inexpensive homemade gifts for the holiday's. Homemade says I care more, not that I'm cheap, at least that is what it always used to mean when I was growing up. There is no reason why everyone has to go into the hole paying months off of debt just to see a few smiles on Christmas morning. I would say that the best gift I could have is waking up to a nice breakfast and seeing my kids in their new P.J.'s, and laughing at each other opening up the lame pair of socks they give each other. Those are the best traditions.

What a weekend!

2008-10-07T18:36:00.001-07:00

High's and lows all weekend. I took Friday off so we could organize the house and do a good clean. I also had 4 pairs of Band uniform pant's to hem. Luckily only 2 were pinned up and I quickly did that before taking Alex over to the school for the Football game. Friday night we all went to the Bonanza Football game. All so we could watch Alex march in the marching band. The fundraising concession stand did very well, although we need a little more organization. Had to run to get items to sell at the stand, but we did good. Jackie, her friend Dawn and Robert all went up in the stands and sold. Afterwards, Alex went to Denny's with the band gang. We went to a different Denny's,,,,I wonder why? Then I went and sat outside her Denny's until she was done eating. Saturday we ran up to Cedar City very fast since we woke up late. Sadly we went to our great-niece's funeral. Kira Mitsuru Plumb was born on October 1st and faught hard for 12 hours to stay in this mortal existence. She was layed to rest in Cedar City after her father, Michael Derrick dedicated her grave. We then went down to St. George with the rest of my family 28 members in all, only missing a few people. We watched General conference and the Men went to the Priesthood session. Sunday more of conference. Very edifying. We loved it and visiting with everyone was so great.

My Family

2008-08-07T12:21:00.001-07:00

Create your own family sticker graphic at pYzam.com

When

2008-08-01T12:31:00.000-07:00

When your reasons to move forward outweigh your excuses for staying put, you will move forward.When your thirst for success is more powerful than the desire to stay within your comfort zone, you will succeed.When the reward is meaningful enough, you will act.When you connect your deepest purpose with the goals you set, those goals will be achieved.When you understand that there is a real and accessible pathway to the most magnificent dreams you can dream, you'll get yourself on that path.When you know without a doubt that every action has consequence, you'll focus all your actions in a positive and valuable direction.When you love what you do, you'll do it with grace and ease and excellence.When you do what you love, you'll provide a steady stream of unique and extraordinary gifts to life.When you are completely clear about why, you'll be able to figure out how.When you let go of the need to need, you'll fall into a massive sea of beautiful abundance.When you are ready, life is here to fully live.Choose it, and now is when.Ralph Marston

Don’t Feel Deep Sorrow

2008-07-31T21:09:00.000-07:00

Don’t look a bit run-down, Life has its ups and downs. World is full of good and bad, All are not foe, don’t go mad. Let’s face the facts, Things are not all cracked. Let’s clean up our acts, Don’t stick to the facts. Hey my dear! Don’t be woeful, With grief, life is meaningful. In weeping we take refuge, tops, Flowers freshened with dew drops. Life is a tale of woe, Don’t feel deep sorrow, Life has its own shadow, Don’t make it taboo. Too many are alone like you, The many suffer wounds of time as you, Don’t feel deep sorrow, Don’t kick up a row. Heaven is for us tomorrow, See God, don’t you know? Leave the world up to God, Pray for world side by side.

Pres. Monson speaks

2008-07-31T21:06:00.001-07:00

Harry Chapin - Taxi

2008-07-31T21:03:00.001-07:00

Harry Belafonte & Nat King Cole

2008-07-31T21:01:00.000-07:00

My favorite Harry's

2008-07-31T20:38:00.001-07:00

Harry Potter
When Harry met Sally
Harry Connick Jr.
Harry Hamblin
Harry Chapin
Prince Harry
Harry Belefonte
Harry Caray
Harry James
Harry Enfield
Harry Houdini
Debbie Harry
Dirty Harry
Harry Nilsson

Harry Connick Jr.

2008-07-31T20:26:00.000-07:00

Harry Potter trailer - I can't wait!!!!

2008-07-31T20:22:00.000-07:00

My Testimony

2008-07-31T19:37:00.000-07:00

Many people wonder if they have a testimony of Jesus Christ, of their own religion, or of their own belief system. They ask themselves how can I know what I believe in? There is so much coming at them all at once, what is it that I really believe? A 14 year old boy who studied his Bible read from John 1:5 "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and abraideth not, and it shall be given unto him." He went to a beautiful place where he could converse with the Lord and he asked for wisdom to know what to do. He finally received his wisdom and began to humbly share it with the World. It's as simple as that people. Pray with all your heart, search your soul, read your scriptures, love your fellow man as you would love yourself, show compassion and charity, and be kind. Christ was a man and the Son of God, and my brother, he died so we may live. Do not live with regret, do not think your sins are too great to be forgiven. God loved us so he sent his Son, who died on the cross to atone for our sins. We are not perfect, we will never be perfect, until that great day when we stand before Christ and are judged and forgiven. If you stumble he will catch you, if you fall he will carry you. Choose ye this day whom ye shall serve, as for me an my house we shall serve the Lord. I believe that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God, he restored the church on the earth as it was built by Jesus Christ in his time. I testify to this in Jesus name, Amen.

Jackie the Arteest

2008-07-31T19:13:00.001-07:00

I came home from work today to be bombarded with Jackie's artwork. I will have to figure a way to post her latest drawing. Dinosaurs.

2008-07-31T19:12:00.000-07:00

Charity

Charity is the pure love of Christ. It is the love that Christ has for the children of men and that the children of men should have for one another. It is the highest, noblest, and strongest kind of love and the most joyous to the soul (see 1 Nephi 11:23).

Hugh Laurie Rocks!!!

2008-07-31T18:53:00.000-07:00

Temples Rock!!!!

2008-07-31T15:25:00.001-07:00

Man Cold strikes Again!!!

2008-07-31T14:57:00.000-07:00

Everything, Such a beautiful Song

2008-07-31T13:04:00.000-07:00

Shout out

2008-07-31T11:47:00.001-07:00

Hello my friends and family. I am finally getting on the ball and setting up my blog. Alex has been doing it for so long she is a pro. Can't have her better than I am. Just shouting out how much love I have for my husband Robert who puts up with me and my Kids who take care of me. Thank you for all you do to keep me sane. I love you!

Alex is on the JV Softball team for Bonanaza High School

2008-03-20T10:47:00.000-07:00

We spend all our time lately at the ball park. Alex is having a great time fielding in right field.