Floral Design Class...

In March I started taking a Floral Design class and finished the book work a couple of weeks ago...On Saturday I took a hands on class down in Springville...It was alot of fun, we got to take home all our arrangments,  and I am very proud of my little arrangments if I do say so myself...Hopefully you can see them in the pictures...This coming weekend I am going to a floral convention in Salt Lake then see if I can find a little part time job at a flower shop and still be a mommy...1) the first one is called a triangle arrangment 2) is a nosegay mound arrangment 3) bridal bouquet 4) boutaneirre 5) corsage...

Fishing at Deer Creek

For fun on Friday, we decided to load up the lawn chairs and our fishing gear and head to Deer Creek Reservoir for some family time...We must have picked the wrong day to go cause the wind was blowing pretty good and the fish weren't biting...Needless to say we had lots of fun...I think Jordan had a blast playin' in the rocks...As you can see by the pictures the only thing we seem to have caught was a Miss Jordan...We want to go again:)

Calgon take me away...!!!!

Have you ever had times that you would consider a "rough patch"...You know the kind when you seem like you have more bills than money coming in, your kids are little terrors destroying the house at every turn, and no matter how much of a chocolate stash you have, you can't seem to get out of this depression funk... Three weeks ago I started walking on my treadmill...I speed walk for two miles jamming out to the Bellamy Brothers...I have noticed(and Jared too)that I look thinner, and I actually fit into my old size 8 skirt for church on Sunday and could still breathe...I haven't jumped on the scale yet, I'm too scared to on the off chance that I haven't lost any weight and I don't want to get depressed about it...I have been more consious about what I eat too, cutting out the soda pop wasn't that difficult and I switched to dark chocolate to help with the chocolate cravings... Back in March I enrolled in a Floriculture/Floral Design program...I should be all done with it including a hands on class and convention by the end of June...I'm way excited about it and so far everything is going great...Jared has been very supportive with it, and that makes me feel good... Jared's been gone alot lately which makes me feel like a single mom...One week he came home for a total of 45 minutes...Having a relationship with the cell phone more than my husband is pitiful...Lately we've been talking about maybe making some major life changes in the next few months to help us out...I wish I could say that I have lots of support from my ward with Jared being gone, but I don't...It's so hard to find a babysitter...I remember growing up and the church always taught you to be christlike...when it came to helping out fellow ward members you never questioned it or gave it a second thought...you did it and always got the warm fuzzies afterwards...I think people today have forgotten that, and get caught up in too many things... So if anyone wants a girls night out I'm all for it:)

I love listening to Conference

I try really hard to listen to the conference sessions, but with young children it makes it difficult, and I end up reading them out of the ensign...There are times when some of the talks seem to be speaking right at me...These are just some thoughts I found from several speakers from past talks that are speaking to me right now...I listened to Elder Hollands talk on Saturday and President Uchtdorfs on Sunday that were similar to these, that relate to what I am feeling right now, and maybe it applies to you as well...

Our families are the people dearest to us. Yet still we sometimes cause hurt feelings, give offense, or even break promises. It helps to remember that repentance doesn’t just apply to our relationship with Heavenly Father. Healing, happiness, and peace come to marriage and family when we say, “I’m sorry,” and try to do better.
Knowing how imperfect we are, surely we can extend healing forgiveness to those we love. Jesus said, “I, the Lord, will forgive whom I will forgive, but of you it is required to forgive all men” (D&C 64:10). Comfort and sweet peace will live in our homes when we forgive each other freely.

The spirit must be freed from tethers so strong and feelings never put to rest, so that the lift of life may give buoyancy to the soul. In many families, there are hurt feelings and a reluctance to forgive. It doesn’t really matter what the issue was. It cannot and should not be left to injure. Blame keeps wounds open. Only forgiveness heals.”

If we are to have unity, there are commandments we must keep concerning how we feel. We must forgive and bear no malice toward those who offend us. The Savior set the example from the cross: ‘Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do’ (Luke 23:34). We do not know the hearts of those who offend us.”

You may be carrying a heavy burden of feeling injured by another who has seriously offended you. Your response to that offense may have distorted your understanding so that you feel justified in waiting for that individual to ask forgiveness so that the pain can leave. The Savior dispelled any such thought when He commanded: …‘I, the Lord, will forgive whom I will forgive, but of you it is required to forgive all men’ [D&C 64:10].”

“Love one another; as I have loved you” (John 13:34). On this simple phrase hangs the success of every marriage and family. In the light of Christ’s love we see our family’s divine potential. We love them with all our heart, soul, and mind. And as we do, our ordinary family is transformed into an extraordinary one.
Because love is the great commandment, it ought to be at the center of all and everything we do in our own family, in our Church callings, and in our livelihood.

Love is the healing balm that repairs rifts in personal and family relationships. It is the bond that unites families, communities, and nations. Love is the power that initiates friendship, tolerance, civility, and respect. It is the source that overcomes divisiveness and hate. Love is the fire that warms our lives with unparalleled joy and divine hope. Love should be our walk and our talk.”

Feeling Little Less Than Perfect or Something Like That...

Lately I've been feeling kinda BLAH!! I have been losing friends on facebook right and left, probably for several different reasons...After having three kids, my body looks like it...and I wish I could shake this "never seem to do anything right" syndrome...When I was a little girl I was so shy...When people would come up to me and ask how I was doing I would quietly say "Fine" and hide my face...It took me well into my adult years to overcome the shyness and still feel like I need to be more of a chatterbox...I don't have a circle of friends that I hang out with all the time or anyone that I go shopping or to lunch with...I'm really close to one of my sisters, but I wish her and I didn't live in different states...

I have been struggling mercilessly since having Jordan to lose those stubborn baby leftovers, but I get so depressed when I get on the scale...lucky for me I haven't gained or lost anything right now, but still it seems hopeless...I want so bad to lose some weight so I can fit into my old jeans again...I do good during the week while Jared's on the road, but then I cook up a storm when he gets home, cause I feel so bad for him having to eat microwave burritos at the truck stops all week...I was lucky enough not ending up with stretch marks from my three pregnancies, but it always leaves this extra gut that I can never seem to shrink...And I hate it when people ask me if I'm pregnant again and my only response is, "NO, I'm just fat..."

In all my years I've never been very fashion savvy...I want to look as good as all the girls I see at church, but my weight loss difficulties and the fact that I like my cowgirl attire, makes it hard to feel like I look good...Sometimes I cheat and buy the same outfits the stores have on display, but oh well...

When Jared and I got married I had this idea to do some online courses in medical transcription so I could still stay home with the kids and contribute to our finances...However, recently I have come to realize that I have never been book smart so I have made a so called career move...Don't get me wrong...I love being a mommy to my little monkeys...but I need something for myself...So I have changed my career route and am grateful for a husband who is very supportive and excited for this new venture of mine...

Cooking and sewing seem to be my hobbies that I have confidence in myself...Even though on occasion there are those burns and backwards moments...but whose perfect? Certainly not me...I am kind of ditzy and forgetful...Like forgetting to put the garbage out to the road on Tuesday mornings, or the days when Rady gets out of school early...But it makes me feel better knowing that I'm not the only one who feels less than perfect all the time...

I love listening to President Uchtdorf(possible spelling error) when he directs his talks you us young ladies...I don't remember his exact words, but he says something along the lines of remember the woman the savior wants you to be and to slow down and take time for yourself...So now that you've read my rambling feel free to leave a comment or suggestion:)

January is always full of fun...

When I was pregnant with Rhett they wanted to schedule my C-section for the 19th of January, but that would mean he would have to share his birthday with Jared and my anniversary...So I persuaded the doctor's office to change the date to the 18th or 20th...Rhett came on the 18th, which also happens to be my Grandpa Mac's birthday(he passed away a year and half ago)...This year Rhett turned two and we decided to go with the Elmo theme...He had three of his little friends from nursery come, grandma & grandpa came from Colorado, and some friends of ours from West Jordan came as well...Rhett blew out his candle all by himself, He's such a ham...And the little kids played Pin the Nose on Elmo...Jared and I weren't able to do anything big for our anniversary this year, but we did manage to have a nice dinner at Texas Roadhouse...We love that place...Next year we want to go ride snow machines like we did on our honeymoon...

Happy Holidays

Wishing everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year...From the Buhr's

Trick or Treat!!!

Mater, a Monkey, and the cutest pumpkin on the block...

This is for all the moms out there who need a good laugh for the day...I don't know about you, but this is like a self portrait for me...:)

Jordan's Blessing...

This is a little late posting, but we had Jordan's blessing on September 25,2011...You could tell Jared was really nervous, but he did a great job...Thank you to everyone who came to support us and helped with the food and everything...

Jordan Rebecca Buhr

Jordan Rebecca Buhr was born on August 8, 2011...Weighed 6 lb 1 oz and 17 in long...She wasn't supposed to be here until the 29th by c-section, but Sunday night I was talking to Jared and his mom saying she could come early...Shirley told me if she does they would get Jared on a plane asap...Low and behold six hours later I got up at 3:00a.m. to use the bathroom and my water broke...I called the hospital and was told to come get checked...I called Jared who had just gotten to a dairy in New Mexico with a load of hay and wasn't asleep for very long...It didn't register to him that it was me until I told him I was headed to the hospital...A lot of people can't believe that I loaded the boys in the truck and drove myself to the hospital, but when your a trucker's wife, you just do what ya gotta do...The boys just hung out on the couch in my room til I could find someone to come and get them...Not fun calling people at four in the morning to come pick up your kids, but a big thanks to Jenn and Steve...Jordan was delivered at 5:42a.m. and then spent some time in the NICU for respiratory issues, but she is doing great and Dad landed in Salt Lake that afternoon...Rady and Rhett are way excited to have a sister and want to hold her constantly...Mom is excited to have another female in the house so she doesn't feel out numbered...