Halloween Costume & Ward Social

Halloween do you know how much I simply adore you? Well, I love you SoOOooOOoo much that back in 1985 right after Halloween night, I came into the world 5 days later just share you so close to my Birthday. I love the costumes, the music, the colors, and especially...My Ward Chili Cook off & Trunk or Treat. That night there's simply family unity that always brings magic to my soul. The full thrill & chills to the bones galore! So as I announced in previous post my costume was going to be a witch this year. I had so much fun laying in my bed at night thinking up my costume attire. For I was not going to be any old witch. I had to be one Tierra style meaning...SNAZZY.

As for my handsome nephew this year we had a little dilemma. He wanted to be Darth Vader, I wanted him to be a Vampire. I must admit with much heartache that I'm turning into my mother {AWWWWWWWWW!!!!} I would pick him up for school and plea with him to be a vampire {just like my mother one year wanted me to be a proper nursery rhymes character and I simply wanted to be Cinderella} BUT to NO avail Darth Vader it is {yuck!}
Then a little Halloween luck stepped in the way with a compromise--Our Ward Chili dinner & Trunk or Treat was this past Friday and his costume would not be in until today {I found this out last Tuesday} So that meant he would need a costume for Friday night { HaHa} So off I went to Wal-Mart and bought all materials for his and my costume. Remember me saying that my sewing machine broke...Well it broke while I was sewing his vampire cape late Thursday night {Bad Sewing Machine} That's when my phone call to Amber took place early Friday morning with a rush to her house to finish the project. OH I JUST CANT TELL YOU ENOUGH how PROUD I am of myself for pulling this cape off. I used NO -repeat- NOOO pattern on this and had very Little time to spare. Edward Cullen you might have brought sexy back in 1908 but step aside Edward because my little guy has been bringing sexy back all the days of his life. With out further adieu I give you my very own "Sexy Dazzling Vampire". {Oh and my costume too}

Tierra's Witch Attire ~ Halloween 2008

Angelus's Cape & Vampire Pictures

My cousins Adorable little Skeletons were so sweet. She's pregnant with her third and this time I'm REALLY hoping for a girl!

My Friends were PARTY POOPERS this Year! I'm the only one dressed up! You'll be so sorry ladies!

One of my favorite things about Halloween is making treat bags. Why be boring and simply hand a piece or two of candy? We all know that we go for the goody bags first! Unfortunately we had to have are Trunk or Treat inside this year because of rain. But, WE were a hit!

I signed up to make cupcakes this year for the cupcake walk. They turned out so spooky! I got to use my decoraters tips I received last Christmas! They were German Chocolate spider cupcakes with Chocolate Butter Cream icing! I was really hoping to have at least a few to take home because there were a lot of ladies to sign up but all were taken when it was over :(

Despite the rain, Party pooper girlfriends, and a VERY unexpected surprise in a visitor...It was a wonderful night. And It's still not over...Halloween is this Friday so hopefully I'll remember to get a picture of me dressed up plus pictures of Darth Vader. And Girlie's...I expect you to be dressing up or I'll resort to telling embarrassing tales from our Teenage years and I'll even post it on Facebook LOL

Song Obsession

What's Playing on Tierra's IPOD? This Song. I'm obsessed with it. You might recongnize her. She's Idina Menzel who play in the Broadway hit Wicked {which I'm aching to see}. The song is Called "I Stand".

Halloween Craft

This past Tuesday I headed over to my very good friend Amber Finches House for some Halloween fun with her kids and my nephew. First off, I ADORE her kids! Plus, Amber is such a good friend to me, she always answer her phone and if I in a panic like "Tierra's sewing machine deciding to quit at last minute" She lets me come over immediately to use hers for my rescue. Some of the things I love about Amber is 1. She's just 6 mins down the road from me. 2. She's honest and always listens to me chatter in a panic 3. She's an Amazing mother. THANK YOU Amber for being such an important friend.

I often babysit the kids for her so when I was planning a Halloween treat & craft for my nephew to do...I knew I should just share the craft with my other little loves. I found this really cute Idea from Good Ol' Martha for Halloween Bookmarks. Technically I think the kids just used them to play with or stick them on something {I have one stuck to a wall in my hallway lol} BUT the main thing was that they were cute and cheap! You just take Colored Popsicle sticks in Halloween Colors and decorate them with Foam Halloween Cut outs. I basically spent $3.00 for some Halloween entertainment! Really, Could you get off any cheaper then that???? Thank Youuuu MARTHA -wink!

PS. Amber I know your reading this...Can I come over to let you look at my sewing machine...It's Still BROKE! Bad sewing Machine...I thought we were friends :(

PSS. Oh and Amber I'm only really coming over so I can hold baby Levi some more {He's only 5 weeks old or 6??} LOL

100th {Dear Future Hubby}

This is my 100th post! And you know what…For days I have been racking my brain trying to figure out what I should blog about; it being my 100th is a very exciting step! So last night as I lay lying in my bed with some major decisions turning around and around, it finally dawned on me that I’m going to talk about YOU! That’s right…YOU! I hope you feel special. Aww lets see….Where to begin. My life right now is an interesting thing, Every time I log into my face book account someone new has turned up either engaged or married or announcing their first child. May I just say how ANNOYING this is! I mean come on…every single time I log on??? So, of course it just makes a girl start to wonder where does she stand amongst all this? You know where?? Going to TOO MANY bridal and baby showers that’s where. True, I do love weddings and therefore have loved going to different friends wedding receptions…I even save the announcements in my little collectors box but here lately As I approach my 23rd birthday I’m finally starting to get that itch. You know that itch where it’s ….OK AM I CHOP LIVER! Phew! I just had to let that out. I mean I still think 23 is pretty darn Young to be married but I’m just saying…If you’d like to start thinking about taking the big plunge ….I think I’m ready to negotiate. Here’s some things you might like to know.

On a first date I’m going to be VERY nervous. My hands sweat and it’s really embarrassing but true. So bring some Kleenex for the car ride. I’m going to need it. Two, I tend to chatter on the most pointless issues in my opinion but inside I’m dying for you to start asking good serious conversation starters So I can move on from talking about stupid chatter. Three, If your wearing really nice cologne but not to strong…Oh boy…I might need a moment to collect myself. Four, you how they say never do a dinner & a movie first…Well I LOVE repeat LOVE going to the movies and then out to dinner. But, please don’t try to hold my hand just yet… I would need to make a run to the bathroom and wash my hands because their probably still sweating. Sad but true.


Ok if we have made it to the point where were riding in a car and I’m not to embarrassed to sing along to the radio like I would If I was by myself…THIS IS A GOOD SIGN! It means I’m completely comfortable around you. Possibly my hands aren’t so sweaty. Even better sign. By then you would have realized my obsession for Twilight. That I tend to be late but that I always have good intentions. You probably have helped me find my glasses at least 200 times and maybe even promised to buy me a tracker device to put on them for Christmas. Something I’ll clue you in on is that my FAVORITE slow dance song is Missing You by Tyler Hilton.
So if everything in my mind is the green light go--- meaning my bishop, stake president, sisters in Relief Society, Close girlfriends -which range in the 30s-plus their husbands find NO fault with you…. You probably passed with flying colors with my aunt Carolyn. If you like golf, well that does it for Lee. And for my nephew…if you like video games then there was never a test to begin with. I’ll then finally throw you to my Aunt Charlotte. I make NO apologies to what ever comes out of her mouth. Just suck it up and get used to it
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If You have passed all levels of family meetings--Girlfriends Summoning you up and down, Tierra’s hands not sweating…I think we Might be on to something….This has been such an endearing letter. May it find you Well & Handsome. Really though, Please take great care and umm…your future wife is getting a little bit tired over here in the corner. ~Tierra

Ring

Proposal

Marriage

Say.

Say what you need to Say…
I miss my mom.

I miss my mom saying my name
I miss my mom’s spaghetti
I miss my moms cup of hot chocolate. I’ll spend the rest of my life without ever having her cup.
I miss my moms hands. She had beautiful finger nails
I miss the sound of her foot steps
I miss getting ready to the sound of her voice in her room by the bath room
I miss my mom’s hugs
I miss my mom’s prayers
I miss my mom's love for her favorite soap operas
I miss pushing her in her will chair around the mall
I miss my mom pointing out different clothes for me to try on
I miss my mom asking me what perfume I was wearing
I miss my mom telling me she liked my shampoo
I miss my mom listening to new songs I would rock out to in the kitchen
I miss my mom running into things at Wal-Mart
I miss the smell of her hair
I miss her falling asleep while sitting up in bed

I miss passing her bedroom door and seeing her read the Book of Mormon
I miss sneaking into her room and scaring her to wake her up
I miss hearing her argue on the telephone
I miss the laughter in her voice when her best girl friends would call and I would see my mother become like me when I’m on the phone with my girlfriends
I miss my mothers faith in me
I miss my mother telling me to remember who you are
I miss my mom dancing with my cousins
I miss twirling in a new outfit for her on Sunday
I miss my mom in her room, Head phones on and rockin out to her music
I miss my mother saying good night
I miss the smooth touch of her cheeks
I miss kissing her goodnight
I miss me and my cousins all climbing into bed with her and watching a movie or talking about whose dating who
I miss my mom holding my hands
I miss not showing her any new favorite movies
I miss not being able to make her read Twilight
I miss not being able to talk her head off about Twilight
I miss brushing her hair
I miss driving with her in the car and her fussing over my driving or not locking the car doors
I miss seeing my mom sitting in her bed
I miss my mom watching TV
I miss my moms grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup
I miss my moms thrill for Halloween
I miss seeing my nephews eyes light up brighter then the stars when he saw her coming through the door
I miss hearing her argue with her brothers and sisters
I miss my moms eyes

I miss my Mom.
Say what you need to say….

Tagged Part 2

5 Interesting Facts. I think out of all the Tags I've done this one is a favorite. It really shows alot about me that you wouldn't know So let me take you into a little glimpse of me. Thanx Natalie for the Tag, Sorry it's taken me so long to get to it. Rules, pick 5 facts people wouldnt know. Let's Begin:

{Fact Number 1}
A Quote Book. Every since I can remember my Aunt Carolyn has had a love for the written word. For poetry and the essence of speaking in public. I can remember her reciting to me poetry that she had memorized when she was a young girl plus the stem of my mother reading at least 10 books a night-- I took it all in and since then words just hold a special place within me. There are so many billion ways you can use to form them. And from that I started collecting quotes. Some collect stamps...I collect quotes. So whenever I read something from a book or a line from a movie or poem, if it lights a "spark" to me then it goes in the quote book.

{Fact Number 2}
Basketball. I LOVE watching a basketball game. Though be for warned, I get loud! Every year the very day after Christmas our civic center puts on the Arbys classic high school basketball tournament. We have HS basketball teams come from ALL over. Germany.Bahamas. Rome. Plus all the groups around the area who register in the high ranking score. I get so excited and rush to buy the play book and see which teams are here and buy a pass for the week. I bet your thinking "Who would have thought?" There is a glory in watching players come together as a team and fight for the next shoot and turn boys into men. A passion for dribbling a ball. I played one year in school and NO I admit I'm not great. I'm short so what do you expect but I CAN shoot the ball from all sides and make it. Next time your at my house...Notice the basketball goal up?

{Fact Number 3}
A Weakness for Men playing the piano or guitar. Oh Hummm...What more to say? They just make me go a little weak at the knees or have an extremely goofy grin. I HEART any song done acoustic OR a guy who can play a long love balled on the piano. Literally any man who can do one or both already has some MAJOR high points.

{Fact Number 4}
Instrumentals & Opera. My taste in music is so LONNNGGG but alot of the times I find sitting in the living room when I have ALOT on my mind and just listening to the instrumentals from movie soundtracks. In a way they make me think better. Focus. When ever you watch a movie Have you ever listened to the music playing in the background? I do and some of my favorites comes from the new Pride & Prejudice movie. Titanic theme song done on the piano with no vocals. The movie Notebook arrangements. And then comes Opera. The only area my mother and me never agreed on but Nessun Dorma....PURE BLISS! I just think of all the wonderful beauties on this earth and I'm not just talking about the earth itself...the cultures, arts, all stimulated by higher meaning and in Opera...You feel it!

{Fact Number 5}
Matching Freak. Alright, this one I'm so OCD about it REALLY drives me insane but I cannot stand to not match. In everything! Let me repeat---EVERYTHING HAS TO MATCH! Clothes MUST MATCH! Right colors with the right color flow to the shoes etc... It will drive me crazy if it doesn't. When ever I working on redoing a room, I have to sit down and do a color board and figure out how everything is going to flow. With my purse, my wallet and makeup bag have to match the bag or inside color. Same goes for my luggage--has to match. Example: Look at the picture of my kitchen cabinets--Notice how there's not random dishes? Reason being if they don't match I cant function. This fact seems almost like a confession but so true. I don't just want my plates to be nice for people who come to dinner, I'm the one who sees them everyday and if there is a mixed matched one in the bunch it goes AWAY! And I mean this in EVERYTHING! What ever it is-- it has to match with what ever it goes with.

I tag Leah, Kristy, & Jenny S.

3 Times the Charm

Today, October the 13th, Three times the Ladies entered the world! Oh, where to start. First there is a quote that I thought seriously writing in ALL your birthday cards but I thought I'll post it this way. To each of one of you, I mean this sincerely. It sums up what you all do best for me whenever I need it.

" A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words."

---THANK YOU for always helping me remember the words to the song of this Life.

Arie, WOW! Since you've been back I truly wont ever let you go. I've always said it started with just you & me in nursery at church. You were the ever faithful one in class and me the one crying to go home--wink. Your always there to help me "remember the words"--Now look at us, single and in our 20's going to Relief Society--HaHa--it still seems so unreal and we need to be back in YW. So I wonder? What's Next? Lead the Way Arie like always. We were simply meant to be, you coming first and then I to follow a few weeks later--All my Heart & Happy Birthday.
PS Arie-BOWS!

Leah, Can I just say that out of all the weddings I've attended you TOP the most stunning in that dress! Sometimes I feel like my friends will never truly understand how much time, Late night I sit and think how truly BLESSED I am to have SO SO many beautiful friends. Body & Soul. And you my dear girl are on that top list. I'm sure you've heard the phrase by Lucy Mac Smith ...."that we may all sit down in Heaven together" How lucky am I to know that I will have you within that circle. To that embracing soul of yours, I love you and wish you a Happy birthday.

Jenny, you have so many talents and I am amazed at how far you are in this life. Over the past few months I am so grateful to count you within as a treasured friend. You know the forgotten words in this life about life events that no other friend knows about. Your persistence and heart for the church inspires myself to endure & press on. We read to know we are not alone my friend and the written words to your friendship leaves me grateful for every inspired word you've shared. All my heart & HAPPY 21st BIRTHDAY

Breaking Twilight

As all of you are very much a where that over the course of this year my life was changed instantly when I read the best seller novel Twilight. You may laugh if you want, but really it's a book with a love story that simply took my breath away. I loved it from the start and each day I have followed every news link, every picture, and every video that has been put out for the coming events of the books and the movie. The book saga MAY be over but the movies are just beginning and I for one am back to my teenage years all over again. Now, some of you have read the books and haven't completely fallen in love with it as I have but over the past few months deep friendships have been formed and I was happy to see that it just wasn't me to go completely --insanely captured by the magic of Twilight. I could go into a LONG list on why I fell so hard but really it all comes down to this. At the time I was looking for some kind of escape from my world and was taken into a world where all things to endure for the only one you truly love were tested. But yet in the end Love still remained. And that I think is a could sum up for Edward & Bella. So today I am unleashing the FINAL full length movie trailer for Twilight. Along with 12 movie pictures that are my favorites. So go see the movie, I think the director who worked along with the author Stephenie Meyer really captured a great portion of the book. But, whose too say for certain. You probably don't believe me when I say that their love story is truly deep and captivating off the page of the book But it is. Read it for yourself and maybe you too --if you let yourself-- fall into Edward & Bella's world.

{Make sure you Hit the button to make it go full screen. It's HD and really great quality}
Twilight HD Exclusive Trailer

Fall & Halloween Decorations 2008

This Year my house theme was Lot's of Berries & Deep Sage Green Hydrangeas. About two weeks ago right as I was starting to get sick, I had forced myself to go to Michael's. What a delightful mistake because they now are the proud owners of half my pay-check. Oops! Entering that store I got my second win and just took off leaving Carolyn in the dust. I've been so excited and Now I can Finally show everything off. I truly am very proud of myself this year. I only wish {double wishing} that my mom was here in person to see what I've done. So, I welcome you inside my home and take a peek at all my decorations for my favorite time of the year. And Mom, if you ever read my blog or watch as your crazy daughter blogs--Know I truly learned from the best {and our dear friend Martha-wink} and all these decorations are for you. All my Love.

So Please enjoy :)

My Dining Room Table is my favorite! It's the first time I ever made a center flower arrangement and it turned out stunning.

My mothers prize coffee table. Sometimes I think she loved it more then me lol Don't worry mom, it's in great hands!

My Fireplace mantle. Those were so easy to do!

Everything after now are all in my kitchen. It's more Halloween and I got a little kick that I decided to put the RIP signs with my FAMILY sign.

I've had this ghost ship since I was alittle girl and I treasure it! It lights up and it and the pumpkin coming up are our kitchen nightlights.

Got a little "spooky" with my photo shop.

And last but NOT least is the Wreath my Dearly Loved Aunt Carolyn Made. I reluctantly gave up the front door which I was just going to do more berries and hydrangeas BUT while we were in Michael's she fell in love with those cute Halloween buttons and wanted to do a wreath. So to give her the simple joy I gave the door. I must say, I too fell in love with all the buttons SO I was happy to give her the door. She did this all by herself. Shes such a sweetie.

It's Halloween Season!

It's OCTOBER! Meaning it's time for ALL things HALLOWEEN!!! This is my FAVORITE Holiday! I like it better then my birthday. And YES I mean that! I love EVERYTHING about this time of year! To the colors that beautiful Tennessee brings to our view; To that magical feeling when you step outside at night and you can almost feel that Halloween spirit in the air. Haunted Houses, Ghost stories on TV, Decorating, Baking, Soups, Pumpkins, Witches, Costumes, Candy Corn, Candy Apples, Crunching Leaves, Hocus Pocus, It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown....I LOVE IT! So my purpose for this post is to announce that coming up Starting on Thursday will be the kick off for the season! Fall & Halloween Decoration. Why the delay? My cousin has my camera! Lame. But, I just couldn't hold it in any longer. Plus, Ann you asked on your blog what is every ones favorite things about this time of year So here are a few of the things that I do to make my favorite holiday just right.

-Must Watch Hocus Pocus at Least 3 times.

-Make a New Fall craft

-Watch as Many Ghost Stories as I can stand {Well, until I go running to my aunts room}

-Make pumpkin sugar cookies with Angelus

-Send out Fall Cards to Friends {There coming Everyone}

-Sing Five little pumpkins with Angelus when were in the car {My mom taught it to me}

-Pick out Pumpkins for porch & fireplace

-Start collecting goody bags and treat for the church trunk or treat

-And what Halloween would be complete without It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown

-Decide on what to be this year....Here it is...Ready...Look below at the picture of me when I was Five.

It's What I'll be this year!

A Witch!

I'm so excited! Except this time the 22 yr. old Tierra will do without the green makeup! Ha Ha! Halloween facts to know about Tierra: First Word was Pumpkins but said Pum-pins! My birthday is only 5 days after Halloween. My third Birthday was a Halloween costume Party and this year my 23 small- family -party will be Halloween. I hate the taste of pumpkins! My favorite part about Halloween ever since I was little was handing out the candy.

~ So please stay tuned for Lot's of Post To Come ~

A Moment for Mothers

Today, As I was rushing around trying to get a 6 yr. old moving my aunt had the Oprah show on TV.
It started out with a commercial from Oprah saying that if you were a mother you needed to slow down and watch this. Now, as you all know I have no children of my own but what some of you don’ t know is that since the age of 17 I have been a VERY active stand in mom. My nephew who is my whole life has been raised to a good degree by me. I can still remember when the nurse poked her head in the door to my sister in laws room and asked if I would like to give him his first bottle which also led to me changing that first diaper. Now the story on how all of this came to be is to long and complicated. Let’s just say I know what its like to raise a baby. Fully. 100 %. And now that baby has turned into a 6 yr. old.

The experiences just keep on coming. I had been planning on doing a post on what I’ve learned so far as to razing a 6 yr. old boy and some of the things I do to help develop him into a person Heavenly Father has placed him here to be.

Which bring us back to Oprah. Today’s story was Oprah interviewing a woman who left her 3 yr. old daughter in the car for 8 hrs. Which led to the little baby to die, suffering a heat stroke in 100 degree heat.
Now, as any mother or person for that matter; the first thought would be “How could she do that?” I know that’s what I said to myself. Oprah began to just let the lady tell her story. To try and sum this up, This woman is a assistant principal and on this day it was the first day of school. Normally the husband would drop there little 3 yr. old daughter off at daycare but this day he had a dentist appointment. So, the woman was to drop her instead on her way to work. Now before I go any further let me ask you this; Have you ever driven somewhere and then zoned out for a bit and have no memory of how you just drove yourself to this certain place? I know to be honest, I have. Being lost in the music or thinking about what I need to do.
The woman remembers starting out in the car with her little girl being asleep. Then by the time getting to the school--it being the first day--She was parked and out the door into the school. Having completely forgotten about her little girl being asleep in the car. It wasn’t until 8 hours later when a frantic friend and teacher came rushing in to inform her that her daughter was in the car. By the time the mother was out to her car the little girl was gone. Now, as a VERY active Aunt my motherly instincts are always there. Right on the surface for everything. Doctors appointments. Homework. Lunches. PTA. Etc…My heart just ached for this woman. For anything to bring that little girl back. I consider myself a very careful aunt. Always trying to be on top of everything but I set there watching and listening as the story went on wondering “Could I possibly do this?” At first my answer was NO! Certainly NOT! But, then how many times have I rushed Angelus out the door and into the car and got caught up in a phone call or rushing though a store with a 6 yr. old who doesn’t like to hold your hand. As I set there worrying for a minute my answer still came up NO I just could not forget my nephew or child of mine in a car like that. The woman was not charged with murder and I feel by listening to her that that was right. This could happen to someone when your not paying attention. The main message the mother wanted to get a cross was ANYTHING can happen when we get caught up in trying to be perfect and rush to get things done. Listening to this has made me look at him today and think how can I prepare him. Prepare myself for that matter to slow down. To Watch what I’m doing. Saying. Always teaching myself to be a better mom. Now, I do not know everything and there are stages I haven’t hit yet but as pretty much a mom myself this is a couple of things I have learned to do.

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  Play the “What Would You do?” game. In the car where I am a lot with my little guy I sometimes turn down the radio and start asking questions. Example: What would you do, if you were lost? What would you do if I got hurt? What would you do if something was on fire? ---You can go on forever about a lot of things But it’s a chance to hear from a little 6 yr. old on what WOULD he do. I want so badly for him to be prepared should anything happen to him and as adults we are responsible for bringing up our children. They are a reflection of what we have taught them.
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  When putting him in the car I only unlock his door first to get him inside then lock it back directly before walking over to my side of the car and then only unlocking my door. Anything or anyone could get access in a second with a door being unlocked while your on the other side.

But mostly I wanted to post this to ask….How well do we pay attention in our lives? What can we do to change before someone like our dear little ones slip through.