Monday, December 29, 2008
ER Visit for ME
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Christmas Flashback
I can't Believe Christmas is here! As I hurry and write this my time today is cram-packed with shopping, baking, wrapping, cleaning, getting better, cleaning, baking, wrapping, shopping Ya-da ya-da! Did you catch the getting better part? Guess who caught a cold and has NO voice...AGAIN...throughout this holiday season? Pick Me! Pick Me! Yep...you guessed it. NO VOICE...Okay...Well maybe a little one and Leah's favorite to be exact Ha-Ha! Leah loves it when I lose my voice because it becomes so high pitched. I'm so glad I can entertain people :)
So, my dear bloggers this is why there have been NO post these last few days. I simple have just given in to the sickness and retired to my bed. No phone calls. No outings. No posts. What a party pooper. Party Pooper Tierra. So today I've loaded myself up on drugs-- lot's of them--and I'm going out into the land of the living and getting in there and getting this done. So On that note I leave you with at least a Christmas Flashback picture.
{Nothing Says Christmas then a 9 yr. old little lady getting to use her mamas hair curlers for the first time for the Christmas Eve Party}
~MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE ~
Labels: Holidays
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
She did it! Did What?
So here ya go folks...The New Hairdo. And for a *Bonus* the last picture is small preview of my Christmas card photos I had taken to send to my Dad and Grandparents...and just in case I here this later NOPE the photo everyone is getting is not in the green coat. Those all went to Daddy. Sorry people...I had a color scheme going this year for my Christmas cards and in the green coat didn't go.
Before:
After:
Bonus: Haha! Holly Jolly in Green!
Back in the Saddle
Labels: Events
Friday, December 5, 2008
Needed
Christmas Card Anyone? Yep, its that time again so for a quick note, if you would like a Christmas card by yours truly please leave your address in my mailbox. Also, sorry to report but STILL no Internet at the house. This is DRIVING ME INSANE BUT I will SURVIVE!
PS. Anyone have any ideas for a Twilight Christmas ornament?
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Sad News
Oh my Goodness Gracious I have NO Internet! Yes, this is so SAD and so TRUE! What to do? What to do? Also I have a knew hairdo! Yes, Yes, that's right my dear friends...Eight inches off...So long, goodbye! I'm a new woman! But, no pictures until next week! I know...what a bummer but I promise it looks great! Well, at least that's what every one is telling me.
So what does this mean? Where does this leave us? Well dear ones it leaves us with hardly NO posting until next week. So what's the story? We are in the process of switching net service which left me VERY unhappy! So I apologize for the lack of comments to my fellow bloggers BUT I promise to come back very very soon. A lovely thank you to Amber for allowing me to post this :) So I'll leave you now and cant wait to start seeing every ones decorations.
Oh yeah.....Twilight count so far is 4--Haha! Twilight Twilight TWILIGHT!
Monday, December 1, 2008
I Believe...
I believe in the hope for peace on earth
I believe in houses full of family
I believe in the spirit of Santa Claus
I believe in Christmas bells
I believe in hot coco
I believe in mistletoe
I believe in lots of lights
I believe in Christmas cards
I believe in scarves with cute mittens to match
I believe in twinkling stars
I believe in Christmas shopping
I believe in wrapping gifts
I believe in Christmas movies
I believe in family traditions
I believe in Christmas carols
I believe in Christmas trees
I believe in old family ornaments
I believe in Christmas cookies
I believe in ginger bread houses
I believe in writing to Santa
I believe in stockings hung with care
I believe in the Love of our Savior
As we welcome the first day of the Christmas Season, I wanted to share all that I hold dear about the meaning of Christmas. My mother was Christmas herself. If there were ever a time where my mother could live 24/7 it would be Christmas time. I reflect so much of her and even though the missing gets harder... the love just gets deeper. Memories of her seem so very far away, though sometimes closer then others….The one moment where I can envision her face and the look in her eyes so clearly is her face at Christmas time. I was standing in the doorway and the statement she made will always be in my heart.
“Santa Claus is real in the spirit of believing. The love our Savior taught stands pure in a Childs eyes with the magic of Santa Claus. A life without that belief is a life with no meaning at all.”
I believe in you mom, I believe in Santa Claus and all that he stands for and
I believe in Christmas.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
A Patrick Girls ThanksGiving
{Go away girls..I'm not ready for my closeup! }
{When Carrie grew out of it, the torch was passed to Hailey and shes showing it off with pride!}
{OoOoH My number one man stylin and chill-axin with the foe-hock!}
{Angelus's number 1 girl...Through the day Hailey would fuss about her hair and he would shyly tell her .."you have pretty hair Hailey"}
Labels: Holidays
Words.
#1. The Savior. As I said before this year will go down as one of the most memorable and for that I owe my very being to our Savior. He is the Savior of this world and through Heavenly Father he gave his only begotten son to bring ever lasting life. This life. And my life though it has trails and faults…It also has joy. And the debt to repay him is endless.
#2. My Aunt Carolyn. No one will ever be as lovely and have such grace as she has. Though her name will never be in any history books and her life will never know the love of a husband and children of her own…Her life’s mission will be a mother to us all and I can think of no one who deserves more then this world can offer. She is my rock. My mom number 2. My listener. My Best Friend. And for always, I will love her.
#3. Angelus. No matter what happens in this life and if I was to never have any children of my own…I will always know what it’s like to have the love of a child. Fingers touching your face and the sound of happiness coming from their voice when they see you. My nephew to me brings the pure love of Christ to my soul. When the nurse placed him in my arms 2 hours after he was born he became a part of me that I never knew was missing. The way he laughs and the way he says my name will always full-fill my purpose.
#4. Cousins. To Carrie, Hailey, Melanie, and Alexa P. First of all you girlies ROCK! My whole child hood is wrapped up in memories with you. Each of you bring something different to this family and I know that our grandparents are so proud of you. Through trials and tears were always just phone calls away. I’m so happy to have a small part in the middle with you and that part will be there forever. Oh and BTW Mrs. A. P. Hicks..we all new you’d get married first and marry a farm boy--LOL
#5.Twilight. When something so special comes along that captures you body and soul, You hold onto it. And for that I will ALWAYS hold on to it and be thankful for Twilight.
#6. Snooze Alarm Buttons. Gee…who ever invented you…I L.O.V.E. Y.O.U. XOXOXOX
#7. Friends. Everyone always says they have the best girlfriends and I too say that but I also say I have the best sisters in Christ. To my cherished, BEST ladies at church…Kristy W. Amber F. You two teach me so much in example and I always look forward to being at church with you on Sundays and any other chance I get. Thank you for being such GREAT friends. Plus not to mention but you have AWESOME ears that listen when Tierra vents. LOL As for Leah, Christy, Ariel, Jenny S, Jenny B, Jessica, Amber H, Erica, Cori, Stacy, Kirstie, Ashlee…You ladies hold me up..Did you know that? Every phone call, every email, every visit..They all count and matter. ALWAYS. XOXOXOX
#8. Blog. As I look back almost a year ago when I started this blog, I now owe SO much to it because it brings me closer to VERY important people. Thank You Ann, Heather, Megan and Monica for such a sweet friendship and sharing your lives with a little gal in Tennessee who loves to wake up everyday and see what new wonders the blogging block holds. I PROMISE to make it to Utah this coming year.
#9.Music. Without Music I WOULD NOT know how to breathe. It’s as simple as that.
#10. Glasses. Oh glasses…What can I say but I’m REALLY sorry for losing you SO many times this year. How can I make it up to do? Yes..I’ve thought about buying one of those old lady chains to connect you around my neck so I wouldn’t lose or forget about you as much but really though…. their just plain tacky! Can’t we work something else out? Well, in the meantime let me see if I can smooth things over a bit and tell you JUST how much you mean to me. First, you allow me to see. Not only that but like a good owner that I am I took you to see Twilight---Yes I did forget about you at first BUT I came back for you.And so you were able to see Edward in all his Edward glory AND you are the bomb because through YOU…I{Tierra} got to see Edward in all his dazzle-ness. Thank You for allowing me to see that…For that is why you are on this list. Aren’t you glad you have so many girlfriend through me who help find you when I--the bad owner-looses you for the 100th time and come to your rescue so we can both watch another chic-flick? Wait…What’s that? You should have been number 1? Yes..You are correct i cant see a thing without but...remember that old saying...Save the best for last *wink*
Monday, November 24, 2008
My Long Twilight Review
Twilight Review! I feel sort of lame at writing this because I’m not a writer but just for my blog I would like to go on the record of first saying…Twilight the BOOK series has made my year. I will look back in years to come and 2008 will go down as Twilight year. A year that took me on a love story that ROCKED my world. Second I would like to just say to the critics and haters and just plain people who didn’t get it….Take that SUCKERS, Twilight sucked in $37 million opening night and $ 70 million the weekend! I have seen Twilight 3 times and before this is over that number will go up for sure. A good friend Ann summed it up very nicely when she said on the phone and her blog “BRING ON THE SEASON PASS!" I loved it! I just loved it! Edward…Edward…Edward !
Favorite Parts:
*When the movie first started and Bella’s voice came on, those whole scenes sucked me back into the book. It was magical and I knew this was going to be good. Kristen Stewart was channeling Bella like No body’s business!
*When All the Cullen’s walk in for the first time and Rosalie was all “Nobody can’t touch this” attitude..Emmett with his smile and the “this is a joke” face was right on target. Alice twirling in…Oh Alice I just love you! Jasper…Gee I felt your pain but saw your love for twirling Alice and doing what you new would make her happy.
And finally Edward….Oh holy…that smile when you heard Jessica’s thoughts and what she said…DANG!
*Conversation in the biology lab when he finally talks to her…that whole conversation gave me a BIG smile and then melted my heart when he was asking her about why she came there. Then when they were walking to her locker and the fact that they won the golden onion-HAHA! Cute! Bella’s look of being dazzled by his eye color…Yep honey…we all know…DANG!
*Conversation in the lunchroom and Edward has his hand resting on top of the buffet and leans in and gives her that crooked smile when she says they need to hangout…Oh Boy…Tierra needed a fan!
*I loved the beginning meadow scene where she’s asking him the questions and the close ups and spins around their faces…I was on the EDGE…When he starts to show her what he can do and how much strength he has…the leaning up against the rock scene…Why oh why did I not bring a fan?
*The ally scene and Edward ripping the Volvo around and giving those boys the look of..“I’m going to Rip you open and drain you” Then his rugged voice and smile through the dinner. Plus that the song in the background is the song Rob is actually singing made me very happy.
*The part where she’s lies in bed and realizes she loves him and wakes up to find him outside at his car…another DANG moment. But Tierra’s favorite smile part…. he looked so sexy in those sunglasses and helps her out of the car when they arrive at school and his smile is so …“Oh yeah…I got the girl” OOoooH Man I loved that scene and the lines when he said he was going to hell
*Jumping down from her truck and casually fixes her dent and leans back against the truck…awe! SO smooth… Telling her he’s taking her to meet his family. Then Billy black just had to show up and ruin the moment.
*Meeting the family and Esmes gorgeous look. Emmett’s “Her name is Bella” like DUH!! And waving a knife in the background LOL Rosalie-- major props to Nickie Reed and bringing out Rosalie. That whole scene was another where Tierra was just grinning from ear to ear. Edwards face expressions through that whole scene….Oooh so freakin loved it!
*Baseball. WOW! It captured the scenes from the book 100% with Alice pitching her leg coming up like a ballet dancer..Totally Alice! That whole scene just captured the family and when Esme is squatting down when Carlisle is up to bat like…"My Man" LOVED it. The line where Rosalie looks at Emmett and says “My Monkey Man” LOL LOVED that line! And then Emmett’s “Babe…it’s just a game!” I loved every part of that scene and wished it was longer but it pretty much held up to the time frame in the book.
*Then came the part where my heart just twisted in pain for Edward and Bella when they have to leave each other and he leans into the car and holds her face so tender and says “you are my life now” Oh Edward….
Bella was played so well by Kristen Stewart and I truly saw the emotion in her face on being apart from Edward and answering his phone call just like from the book.
*Ballet scene. Funny thing..I Knew what was going to happen but I was still so tense and nervous in my seat.
I loved the flashbacks when Edward was trying to stop. So endearing.
****I also forgot to mention that the scene in the bedroom….Holy holy the kiss scene. To short for me but the parts of them staying up and talking and her falling asleep were so sweet. Kristen Stewart you need to just fall for Rob because it would make me happy knowing he really could be with you.
****Prom. It was so special to watch..like peeking in on a very private moment. The song that was played in the background. FAVORITE song and it fit the moment perfect! I’ve talked a lot about Edward and his smile and his DANG sexy moments but really I thought everyone did a great job. This was a tough order to fill. The lines though yes cheesy at times. But, Kristen and Rob had fantastic chemistry. No wonder poor Rob has a crush. They did a great job considering a world of girls watching them to bring Bella & Edward to life. Kristen truly became Bella for me and for that I give HUGE claps to her. That whole prom scene was just breath taking to see come to life and the way he looks at her and the emotion she felt when telling him this is what she chooses …. It's a good thing I know what happens or this wait for New Moon would be worse.
Well, I could tell you the flaws but all I kept telling myself and really preparing myself was that A. It was not going to be as good as the book. You just couldn’t touch that. B. It was a low budget film. And C. nothing is ever perfect. So I’m not going too. Twilight means too much and I’m just grateful for summit bringing it to view for my eyes and letting those emotions out there. So you can bet I’m more then ready for New Moon…Bring it ON!
Saturday, November 22, 2008
NEWS FLASH
Thursday, November 20, 2008
THIRSTY FOR MORE
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Twilight Day
It all started with...
"Even more, I had never meant to love him. One thing I truly knew - knew it in the pit of my stomach, in the center of my bones, knew it from the crown of my head to the soles of my feet, knew it deep in my empty chest - was how love gave someone the power to break you. I'd been broken beyond repair."
Gifts
Megan Holdaway...First off, Have ever said that you remind me of a sassy 1940's gal that has just arrived on the old Hollywood "It" scene? Thank You for granting me a wish from my wish list. I was really hoping someone would get me the coveted Damask Journal for my birthday and I let out a thrill when it came in the mail. When I come out to Utah, I expect to be taken around the town one night with Utah's "It" girl.
Thank You Lovey's XOXOX
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Hair Help
Monday, November 17, 2008
Breathing Lesson
Today was a day to Breathe. Have you ever seen the movie Ever After and the part where She tells herself "just breathe"... I have admired that line ever since and repeat it almost daily for one reason or another and today was a major "just breathe" day. It was a moody day. A feel bad for your self day. A day where you think HIGHLY to stop this whole blog and hit the delete buttom. A Monday. A PMS cant -makeup- your- mind- day. A day where you should be kind & nice, but you just don't feel like it. A day where you look at your blog and go ..."what do I possibly have to blog about that would be interesting" A day where you get hurt by the least little things. A day where you wonder are your best friends really your best friends.
Dear Tierra,
Just Breathe. Turn up the volume to your current rock out song. Be patient with your self though you hate to hear that. Stop procrastinating and go write the list of things to get ready for thanksgiving. Remember as your writing it that you DO have a cup over flowing with things to be thankful for. Go watch Pride & Prejudice and Persuasion and let out that cry you've been holding in all day and release it for Mr. Darcy to come back and Captain Wentworth to be forgiving. And when all else fails, Just Breathe.
Sincerely, T.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Called to Serve
Oh. My heart at this moment is just breaking! Tonight as I logged onto my facebook account I received my last message from a very good friend of mine who is leaving tomorrow to serve a two year mission for my church. As of tomorrow Elder Harris will be his name and spreading the lords work will be his game. He has so much "sweet" sincere compassion for his fellow man. Always the gentleman and making sure he gave a hug to everyone these last few Sundays. I, of course had to keep going back for at least "one more" as I would say. And with a huge smile, he would open up his big arms and always give me the so called "last one". He's been my steady car date "aka ride" to YSA activities and ALWAYS he would delve into conversation on Twilight. He is my first guy friend who heard me speak about it and came running up to me one Sunday and with a HUGE smile he snuck up and said "Guess who read and Loved Twilight ?"
JOE HARRIS...YOU ROCK and *WE* left here at home are going to MISS YOU! WE LOVE YOU! We RESPECT YOU! We BELIEVE IN YOU! GOD SPEED ELDER HARRIS!
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Just Another ER Visit
Doctor: Hello there young man, What's your name?
Angelus: {Said Very low and dramatic} Angelus Constantine Shope
Doctor: Wow! Thats a mouth full.
Angelus: Yep.
Doctor: How old are you?
Angelus: I'm just six
Doctor: So I hear you've been throwing up. When was the last time you ate?
Angelus: {Again said very low,sad, and dramatic} Oooh like 20 years.
Me & Lee in the corner: ?????????
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Two Sweet Ladies Came to Town
Actually these Ladies are more then just sweet! Their Beautiful, Awesome, Sincere, and kindred spirits. And I have been looking so forward to their arrival. Through one of my dearest best friends Leah, I have had the wonderful pleasure of getting to know Heather whom Leah has been best friends with when she lived in Utah. Heather has had the chance to come visit three times --this being the third--And with this visit she brought with her, her most treasured piece, Ayla her beautiful little girl. So, today I had the good luck to have it off and traveled to Kingsport to spend most of the afternoon and evening with Heather, Leah, the two babies and Evan. It was wonderful! What a delight they are and So to repay Heather back for the much deserved praise, here are five facts about Heather that I love.
1. Heather is the most genuine person I’ve ever met. With ever visit she’s still the same kind sincere personality that greets you with a hug and a huge smile each time you see her.
2. From the moment I stepped in the door we immediately took off on our excitement for Twilight and she feels the exact same way I do about the series. Throughout the evening we would just keep going back about all our favorite parts! I LOVED it!
3. Every movement she made around Ayla was done with the most cherished touch. Her love for her daughter and just love for being a mom awed me. I respect her so much for that and I could tell that Ayla is all wrapped up in her mommy with very good reason.
4. Have you ever seen one of her cakes? My goodness she has so much talent in the cake decorating department that one day I’ll pay her for lessons! Not to mention but she can draw too! Everyone pop over to her page and browse through her archives and check out all the many cakes this lady can do.
5. This one is my most favorite. As we set tonight talking, we would mention about church and sacrament meetings and she relayed her testimony and strength to attend all her meetings and listen with a pure heart. It truly amazed me. She has the sunbeam ray of Christ’s spirit in her testimony and that showed so so much when talking to her. It was inspiring and seeing her face as she talked about the gospel was like she soaks everything up every Sunday as much as she can. And through that she taught me in just that small conversation to strive to listen with attentive heart daily.
Now Ann I wish I could Say that I got a really good picture of Leah, Heather, And Me BUT when I saw them I just couldn't do it! I looked Horrible! So hopefully the ones from Heather are better and I’ll let her post them. So for the real stars of the night let me present the two kiddos that were every where tonight. We were like the paparazzi snapping photos by the dozen. Miss Ayla who I discovered has Red hair and her blue eyes are even bigger in person. Then Leah & Evan's little bubba, Noah. I tellin ya this boy is going to be a big football player and Ayla will be the sweet cheerleader cheering him on LOL
Aren't they ADORABLE in the matching pink/blue striped outfits! When Leah took Noah out of the tub she put his on him and Heather realized she had the exact one only in pink for Ayla with her!