Day 2 Meaning behind my blog name

Meaning behind my blog name... Ok - How long can I make a short story? I don't feel I am as eloquent as many of you.

I think I may have wrote about this when I changed my blog name. Originally it was called "A Wiggle Worm" which I still like that name. But, I had named that blog after Eden (who was our wiggle worm when she was a baby.) And after I had Tex I felt bad having family something named after our first child and not including him in it.

So. I thought about what to change my name to for a while. Then one day while at church we sung the Hymn There Is Sunshine in My Soul Today. And the words to the song just really kind of stuck out to me.

There is Sunshine in my soul today

more glorious and bright

than glows in any earthly sky

for Jesus is my light

Oh there's sunshine

blessed sunshine

when the peaceful happy moments roll

When Jesus shows his smiling face

There is sunshine in my soul

I have always had this song as one of my favorites, in addition to the song Scatter Sunshine.

Basically I really really like the sun. And who doesn't? I imagine we all start feeling a little gloomy after not seeing the sun for a day or 2...or more. And just imagine how warm and wonderful it feels on your skin when it finally comes out again.

Well, like I said. It was the last line that stuck out to me most. When Jesus shows his smiling face, there is sunshine in my soul. And I feel like my savior, Jesus Christ, shows his love for me daily through his tender mercies, and all the blessings that he has placed in my life daily. My husband and kids, my family and friends, a good recipe, a funny story... So, the meaning of my blog title to me is that there is Sunshine in my soul. Whether the sun is shining outside or not, I want to find a way to find and share the sunshine that is in my soul. So my blog to me is a way to share with anyone who cares to read about the things that bring my soul sunshine...in hopes of putting a little sunshine in your soul too.

Day 1

Day 1-Recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself
Photo by Eden the night of our 6th wedding anniversary)




Do they have to specify interesting? It puts so much more pressure on me whiel writing this list.



1. I have only paid someone to cut my hair a small handfull of times. My Mom spoiled me with free hair cuts growing up, and since then I have had a hard time trusting anyone...especially paying anyone.


2. I was once in a production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat.


3. Though I have genetically produced 2 children, I have never had 1 labor pain. Both kids scheduled c sections.


4. My passport has stamps or visas to England, Turkey, Switzerland, Armenia, Bulgaria, and even the Republic of Georgia.


5. I used to always bite my nails growing up. Then, without even trying to quit I just stopped as soon as I moved to Hawaii. It was weird.


6. I had an obsession for shopping at Ross or the clearance rack at Bananna Republic and buying fancy fine jewelry when I was young and had nothing better to spend my money on.


7. I have this random dark hair that grows on my collar bone that appears every so often. I try to remember to pull it out as to not emberass myself (so why am I sharing this?). But the other day I forgot and my poor niece's boyfriend tried to grab it thinking it was an eyelash. I was too embarrassed to say anything. Had I been a little more quick whited, I'd have told him "You are gonna need to pull a little harder than that."


8. When I was younger I died my hair and bleached it as often as the changing months or seasons. But, I have not colored my hair once in the past 3 years.


9. I'm a morning person. But can also be a night owl.


10. I usually can't keep my mouth closed when I see people being overly mean, abusive or rude to their children.


11. I was on the front page of the town newspaper when I was in Kindergarten


12. When I was younger, my standards were so high that I wouldn't kiss more than 1 guy withing a 24 hour period. (I actually did once and felt terrible about it.)

13. I am certified to teach in Hawaii Elementary schools


14. I've gone sky diving over the ocean, rode in a hot air balloon, and been scuba diving


15. I twice spent hundreds of dollars to start up my own Mary Kay consulting business. I hated selling stuff, so I never sold a thing (except maybe a thing or 2 to my mom). And I sold my entire inventory for half off at my moving sale before moving to Hawaii...and gave the rest to family.

30 Day Challenge

My friend is doing this on her blog and it looks fun...and even a little challenging too. But, I think I'll give it a try.

30 Day ChallengeEach day of the month, write a blog post according to these guidelines below:

Day 1-Recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself
Day 2-The meaning behind your Blog name
Day 3-A picture of you and your friends
Day 4-A habit that you wish you didn't have
Day 5-A picture of somewhere you've been to
Day 6-Favorite super hero and why
Day 7-A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you
Day 8-Short term goals for this month and when you'll accomplish them
Day 9-Something you're proud of in the past few days
Day 10-Songs you listen to when you're bored, happy, sad, mad, hyped
Day 11-Another picture of you and your friends
Day 12-How you found out about blogger and why you have one
Day 13-A letter to someone who has hurt you recently
Day 14-'A picture of you and your family
Day 15-Put your ipod or shuffle on-first 10 songs that play
Day 16-Another picture of yourself
Day 17-Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why
Day 18-Plans/dreams/goals you have
Day 19-Nicknames you have and why you have them
Day 20-Someone you see yourself marrying or being with in the future
Day 21-A picture of something that makes you happy
Day 22-What makes you different from everyone else
Day 23-Something you crave for a lot
Day 24-A letter to your parents
Day 25-What I would find in your bag
Day 26-What do you think about your friends
Day 27-Why you are doing this 30 day challenge
Day 28-A picture of you from last year and now-how have you changed?
Day 29-In this past month, what have you learned?
Day 30-Your favorite song

A new treat!

Our backyard has a fun new tree in it. Well, actually it's our neighbors, but they let us pick whatever ends up on our side of the fence. Eden is good about keeping her eye out for new crops. The kids love this star fruit! Mmmmm - They are sooo huge, juicy, and delicious! Oh Hawaii....how we love you!

It's just too bad you are so darn far away from family.

Pay-Back Time

When Eden was just about Tex's age she had an OBSESSION with hair. Just ask Deli Jorgensen! Eden just grabbed at her pony tails left and right.

Well, it seems that brother has also inherited the same desire (albeit not obsession) with hair pulling. And Eden is usually his target.

But, the cute thing about it is how he tries so hard to make up for it after the incident and a time-out. He just hugs and hugs her and says, "orry, orry". It's pretty darn sweet, though Eden hasn't found the sweetness in it yet.

See for yourself.

A busy busy day

Poor Tex.

It's hard to wake up at 6 am, and shop at Savers with your Mamma and her friend till 2 in the afternoon AND still run errands at Costco with no time for a nap in between. What a good baby boy.

No pictures, but still a good story for the Grandma's and the record book

I was soooooo proud of Eden this afternoon. We went to the Dr. to get the kids their flu shots for the season.

As we were getting to the office, I was preparing Eden. I told her she was going to get 2 pokeys, and Tex was getting one. (Eden needed a DTap booster too)

So, I explained that Tex would get his shots first, and that he would probably cry. But that's just because he is little. And that though shots hurt a little bit, babies usually cry a lot.

Just before the Dr. called us in Ede started looking pretty nervous sitting there on the bench. At one point she looked over at me with a very concerned look on her face and told me, "I'm not so sure about this."

Finally we went back to our room. Eden's weight was taken...a whopping 33 even. Ha! I swear Tex is 35.

Anyway, while we waited in the room, she and I practiced pinching each other. I told her it would feel like a little pinch, and then the pain would stop. So I would pinch her, and she would pinch me back. She was starting to perk up just a bit.

The nurse came in and asked, "Who is first?" Eden quickly responded before I could, "I am! I am the most brave. I want to show Tex that it's okay."

She sat in the chair, flinched a quarter inch each time she was stuck with a needle, and held her breath. But not a peep. She was a champ!

Next it was Tex's turn. He sat on my lap, let out quite a little squirm and wail when he was stuck, but as soon as it was over, that was it! Not a cry out of either of them.

But, I was quite touched by Eden's bravery and desire to be brave for her little brother. She really is a sweet sweet big sister.

Afterwords, we celebrated at Angel's ice cream with a chocolate chip mint cone for both of 'em! I wish I had a camera to take a picture of those cute little blondies grinning from ear to ear as green ice cream dribbled down their chins. I just love those 2!