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Monday, October 10, 2011
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Thursday, August 4, 2011
My Grandparents
James & Rosemarie Forciea
My grandma
My grandpa
The whole family (minus grandma) at my Aunt Marie's first communion.
Kinda blurry, but I love this photo of my Grandma Rosemarie.
Unlike most people, I did not know my dad's parents. They both died before I was born and when I went to Wisconsin last month, I was so happy to see these pictures because I had only ever seen one picture each of my grandparents. I'm not joking or exaggerating. I had never seen pictures of my grandparents or of my dad & his siblings when they were young. It may sound silly, but seeing these pictures brought tears of joy to my eyes. I saw features in my grandparents that I see in myself and my brother and sisters. I loved seeing them in their youth, happy and having fun. I will be overjoyed to meet them on the other side.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Lots of fun
This last week my family and I were in Wisconsin for my dad's family reunion. The last time the Forciea's had a reunion, I was almost 2 years old. Needless to say, it was long overdue. We had a beautiful 2 day drive to get there with 7 adults, 2 teenagers, 3 toddlers and 2 vehicles. Amazingly enough, the toddlers were very well behaved on the drive to and from Wisconsin. We play games, sang songs and had a really good time. We stayed in Wisconsin for 7 days ane got to see our whole family, minus a few. We went to the Public Library, which was way better than Orem's, to the Milwaukee Public Museum, which was AMAZING, and to the Milwaukee Zoo, which is such a great zoo! All the animals were walking around or playing and just generally in plain view for us to see. We got to see the house where my dad grew up (and where my Grandma & Grandpa Forciea lived until they died), and a few beaches. We were able to attend my cousin Jen's baby shower after going to an amazing beach. We spent a LOT of time with family. We went to a Brewer's game with my Uncles Sean & Ralph, my cousin Scott and my Aunt Marie (after which, we went to my Uncle Ralph's bar for a little while to visit with more family. Our zoo trip involved my cousin and her kids and another cousin and aunt. We were fed most of our meals by family members, who we later found out had had a family meeting before our arrival to make sure we never went without a meal (so sweet!). We did so much, it's hard to remember everything.
In short, our trip was amazing. I fell in love with Wisconsin and I now understand exactly why my dad wants to go back. My family is so amazing. They are kind, loving and so tolerant of others and their choices. They listen (if you can get them to stop talking for a few minutes) with open hearts and open minds. I would never feel judged around my family. It really makes me want to be around them more. I can't wait until I can see them all again.
In short, our trip was amazing. I fell in love with Wisconsin and I now understand exactly why my dad wants to go back. My family is so amazing. They are kind, loving and so tolerant of others and their choices. They listen (if you can get them to stop talking for a few minutes) with open hearts and open minds. I would never feel judged around my family. It really makes me want to be around them more. I can't wait until I can see them all again.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
My Happy Ending
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
So much for my happy ending
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
So much for my happy ending
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
(Oh, oh)
Lets talk this over
It's not like we're dead
Was it something I did?
Was it something you said?
Don't leave me hanging
In a city so dead
Held up so high
On such a breakable thread
You were all the things I thought I knew
And I thought we could be
You were everything, everything
That I wanted
We were meant to be, supposed to be
But we lost it
All of our memories so close to me
Just fade away
All this time you were pretending
So much for my happy ending
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
So much for my happy ending
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
You've got your dumb friends
I know what they say
They tell you I'm difficult
But so are they
But they don't know me
Do they even know you?
All the things you hide from me
All the stuff that you do?
You were all the things I thought I knew
And I thought we could be
You were everything, everything
That I wanted
We were meant to be, supposed to be
But we lost it
All of our memories so close to me
Just fade away
All this time you were pretending
So much for my happy ending
It's nice to know that you were there
Thanks for acting like you cared
And making me feel like I was the only one
It's nice to know we had it all
Thanks for watching as I fall
And letting me know we were done
He was everything, everything
That I wanted
We were meant to be, supposed to be
But we lost it
All of the memories so close to me
Just fade away
All this time you were pretending
So much for my happy ending
You were everything, everything
That I wanted
We were meant to be, supposed to be
But we lost it
All of the memories so close to me
Just fade away
All this time you were pretending
So much for my happy ending
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
So much for my happy ending
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
So much for my happy ending
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
So much for my happy ending
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
So much for my happy ending
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
(Oh, oh)
Lets talk this over
It's not like we're dead
Was it something I did?
Was it something you said?
Don't leave me hanging
In a city so dead
Held up so high
On such a breakable thread
You were all the things I thought I knew
And I thought we could be
You were everything, everything
That I wanted
We were meant to be, supposed to be
But we lost it
All of our memories so close to me
Just fade away
All this time you were pretending
So much for my happy ending
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
So much for my happy ending
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
You've got your dumb friends
I know what they say
They tell you I'm difficult
But so are they
But they don't know me
Do they even know you?
All the things you hide from me
All the stuff that you do?
You were all the things I thought I knew
And I thought we could be
You were everything, everything
That I wanted
We were meant to be, supposed to be
But we lost it
All of our memories so close to me
Just fade away
All this time you were pretending
So much for my happy ending
It's nice to know that you were there
Thanks for acting like you cared
And making me feel like I was the only one
It's nice to know we had it all
Thanks for watching as I fall
And letting me know we were done
He was everything, everything
That I wanted
We were meant to be, supposed to be
But we lost it
All of the memories so close to me
Just fade away
All this time you were pretending
So much for my happy ending
You were everything, everything
That I wanted
We were meant to be, supposed to be
But we lost it
All of the memories so close to me
Just fade away
All this time you were pretending
So much for my happy ending
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
So much for my happy ending
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
So much for my happy ending
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Crazy
I know this is going to sound crazy, but I really love my job at Walmart. It's so nice to know that I am supporting my kids and having a pretty good time, too. My co workers, supervisors and managers are all really nice and funny and just plain welcoming. Not as uptight as the Orem store. I have a good time at work, make ok money and I come home to my totally awesome and studly boys. I am feeling pretty good about life right now. Really tired, but good.
Little update: Harley, starting next year, is going to be attending a special ed preschool at an elementary down the street for his speech. In a nutshell, his mouth doesn't form the way it should when he is trying to make/imitate sounds and words. So because he can't speak correctly, he can't learn effectively. He knows what things are and he can point to most things if you ask him to, but he can't say the names of things. We are working on it at home, but his teachers and speech therapist will also be working on it at school and that will help a lot. Plus, with everything going on, I think it will help him to be less aggressive toward other children. He's not horribly aggressive, just a enough to be concerned about. So, he and I go to meet his teacher tomorrow. I'm nervous. Wasn't expecting the whole elementary thing to come up so quickly.
Hayden is doing really well and, in my opinion, is learning things quickly. He's very loud, very messy and very adorable. He will be turning 2 pretty soon and I can't believe it has gone by so quickly. He loves nursery and the nursery workers. He generally attaches himself to one of them for the entire time.
Both the boys are doing well. So am I. I believe in Heavenly Father and that He has a plan for me. I know with all my heart that He will take care of me (and my boys) and show me the way if I just step aside and let Him. So that's my goal.
Little update: Harley, starting next year, is going to be attending a special ed preschool at an elementary down the street for his speech. In a nutshell, his mouth doesn't form the way it should when he is trying to make/imitate sounds and words. So because he can't speak correctly, he can't learn effectively. He knows what things are and he can point to most things if you ask him to, but he can't say the names of things. We are working on it at home, but his teachers and speech therapist will also be working on it at school and that will help a lot. Plus, with everything going on, I think it will help him to be less aggressive toward other children. He's not horribly aggressive, just a enough to be concerned about. So, he and I go to meet his teacher tomorrow. I'm nervous. Wasn't expecting the whole elementary thing to come up so quickly.
Hayden is doing really well and, in my opinion, is learning things quickly. He's very loud, very messy and very adorable. He will be turning 2 pretty soon and I can't believe it has gone by so quickly. He loves nursery and the nursery workers. He generally attaches himself to one of them for the entire time.
Both the boys are doing well. So am I. I believe in Heavenly Father and that He has a plan for me. I know with all my heart that He will take care of me (and my boys) and show me the way if I just step aside and let Him. So that's my goal.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Lesson
We had a lot of really inspired people speak today in church and our Sunday school/Relief Society teachers were inspired as well. We were talking about the parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin and the "lost" or prodigal son in Sunday school today. We talked about the differences in how each subject got lost in the first place.
The sheep kind of wandered off, the coin was misplaced and the son just plain left. It's important for us to pay attention and be careful that we don't wander off the right path. It's also important that we don't do or say anything to "misplace" other people. Yes, it is the responsibility of each person to choose not to be offended, but we each also have the responsibility to carefully choose our words and actions so as not to offend other people who might become lost as a result. The prodigal son was not insulted and he didn't wander off aimlessly, he chose to take his inheritance and leave. *Someone pointed out that he, in fact, was the one who insulted his father by demanding his inheritance, basically saying, "I wish you were dead, give me what you owe me." However, the father was a kind and loving man and gave in to his son's request. When the son came back, the older son was upset at his father welcoming his brother back with open arms. But it is that specific thing we need to take into our minds and our hearts. The father welcomed his humbled and repentant son with open arms. I, myself, have not always stayed on the straight and narrow and because of it, I have sometimes been treated like I wasn't worthy of anyone's friendship or affection. I also know there have been times in my life that I have not treated others as I should have. This, along with the other things I was taught today, is going to be a goal for me.
To pay attention to my life and the decisions I am making so I don't wander off the path I'm supposed to be on.
To be careful of my words and deeds so as not to offend others. I don't want to be part of why someone leaves the church. To also remember how I have been offended and choose not to be in the future.
To treat others as we were all meant to be treated. As brothers and sisters in Christ and as sons and daughters of our Heavenly Father.
These are only a few of the things I took from my Sunday School lesson and there was so much more. I was well and truly spiritually nourished today and I was really excited to share with everyone.
Happy Mother's Day!!!
The sheep kind of wandered off, the coin was misplaced and the son just plain left. It's important for us to pay attention and be careful that we don't wander off the right path. It's also important that we don't do or say anything to "misplace" other people. Yes, it is the responsibility of each person to choose not to be offended, but we each also have the responsibility to carefully choose our words and actions so as not to offend other people who might become lost as a result. The prodigal son was not insulted and he didn't wander off aimlessly, he chose to take his inheritance and leave. *Someone pointed out that he, in fact, was the one who insulted his father by demanding his inheritance, basically saying, "I wish you were dead, give me what you owe me." However, the father was a kind and loving man and gave in to his son's request. When the son came back, the older son was upset at his father welcoming his brother back with open arms. But it is that specific thing we need to take into our minds and our hearts. The father welcomed his humbled and repentant son with open arms. I, myself, have not always stayed on the straight and narrow and because of it, I have sometimes been treated like I wasn't worthy of anyone's friendship or affection. I also know there have been times in my life that I have not treated others as I should have. This, along with the other things I was taught today, is going to be a goal for me.
To pay attention to my life and the decisions I am making so I don't wander off the path I'm supposed to be on.
To be careful of my words and deeds so as not to offend others. I don't want to be part of why someone leaves the church. To also remember how I have been offended and choose not to be in the future.
To treat others as we were all meant to be treated. As brothers and sisters in Christ and as sons and daughters of our Heavenly Father.
These are only a few of the things I took from my Sunday School lesson and there was so much more. I was well and truly spiritually nourished today and I was really excited to share with everyone.
Happy Mother's Day!!!
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Friday, May 6, 2011
Feeling
You know that feeling you get in a dream when you're falling? You feel like the bottom drops out of your stomach and you don't know when you're going to touch the ground again. Yeah, that's how it feels.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Our Deepest Fear
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people the permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."
Marianne Williamson
Marianne Williamson
Friday, March 18, 2011
Heart-warming
My last post was me wondering why, when things seem to be going well, Heavenly Father throws a curve ball. Well, today I am eating my words and thanking Him for throwing a curve ball in the opposite direction after things have been going not so well. I am so grateful for the generosity of others in sharing their time, talents and anything else they can with more concern for others than themselves. I hope I can learn from their examples and become someone who gives of myself and my time without hesitation.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Why?
Why is it that when everything seems to be going well, the Lord throws you a great big giant fat curve ball? This is the question I would really like an answer to.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Spring Inventory
I've been blogging less and less lately what with school, kids and family stuff going on. I'm trying to be better. So here is a basic update of how everyone is doing.
Jared is coming up on the end of his first year at ITT Tech. I can't believe it has been that long already! It really does seem like yesterday that he signed up and started going to classes. He is still really enjoying it and is looking forward to the next 3 years. He is majoring in Graphic Design/Animation and is doing really well with it. He's hoping to work for a company called Blizzard who make video games that he really loves. They are based in California :D
I am still just going to school at UVU and taking care of the kids. I am almost done with my first (part-time) year of college. I am still enjoying it, even when it's difficult. I am majoring in Deaf Studies with an emphasis in Interpretation and minoring in languages. But, like I said, I am just finishing my first part-time year. So it will be a while yet before I'm close to being done.
Harley is coming up on his 3rd birthday which I also cannot believe is happening. I am just amazed that I have an almost 3 year old little man. He's as cute as ever. Still not talking, but we are working on that. He'll hopefully be starting in a program in April where they will work with him in different ways to try and get him to start talking. His little brother is starting to talk which is helping him to be motivated. He really loves Toy Story and Buzz & Woody are his favorites, go figure. He really loves to run around and jump and is just really active so I can't wait for it to be warm enough to take him to the park.
Hayden is also coming up on a birthday. He will be turning 2 in 6 months. More disbelief in the passing of time. It just seems like one minute Hayden was sliding around the floor on his tummy and the next, he is walking (more like running) everywhere and climbing up things. He is our climber. That little man has the strongest little tummy and arm muscles. If he can't get his legs up high enough to climb, he just pulls himself up. It's pretty amazing. He also likes Toy Story, but I think he likes Nemo better. I also can't wait to take him to the park since he was still too little to really enjoy it last summer.
That's a pretty good summation of our lives right now. Neither Jared or I are working right now. Although, we are working on getting jobs. With things the way the are, it is a difficult job, trying to find a job. But we're doing it. We mostly just go to school, take care of our kids, do our homework and hang out with family and friends.
Jared is coming up on the end of his first year at ITT Tech. I can't believe it has been that long already! It really does seem like yesterday that he signed up and started going to classes. He is still really enjoying it and is looking forward to the next 3 years. He is majoring in Graphic Design/Animation and is doing really well with it. He's hoping to work for a company called Blizzard who make video games that he really loves. They are based in California :D
I am still just going to school at UVU and taking care of the kids. I am almost done with my first (part-time) year of college. I am still enjoying it, even when it's difficult. I am majoring in Deaf Studies with an emphasis in Interpretation and minoring in languages. But, like I said, I am just finishing my first part-time year. So it will be a while yet before I'm close to being done.
Harley is coming up on his 3rd birthday which I also cannot believe is happening. I am just amazed that I have an almost 3 year old little man. He's as cute as ever. Still not talking, but we are working on that. He'll hopefully be starting in a program in April where they will work with him in different ways to try and get him to start talking. His little brother is starting to talk which is helping him to be motivated. He really loves Toy Story and Buzz & Woody are his favorites, go figure. He really loves to run around and jump and is just really active so I can't wait for it to be warm enough to take him to the park.
Hayden is also coming up on a birthday. He will be turning 2 in 6 months. More disbelief in the passing of time. It just seems like one minute Hayden was sliding around the floor on his tummy and the next, he is walking (more like running) everywhere and climbing up things. He is our climber. That little man has the strongest little tummy and arm muscles. If he can't get his legs up high enough to climb, he just pulls himself up. It's pretty amazing. He also likes Toy Story, but I think he likes Nemo better. I also can't wait to take him to the park since he was still too little to really enjoy it last summer.
That's a pretty good summation of our lives right now. Neither Jared or I are working right now. Although, we are working on getting jobs. With things the way the are, it is a difficult job, trying to find a job. But we're doing it. We mostly just go to school, take care of our kids, do our homework and hang out with family and friends.
Monday, February 14, 2011
New looks!
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| Jared, Conor, Ian, Paul, Philip, Harley and Hayden. |
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| Harley monster! |
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| Hayden baby! |
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Superbowl 45
Now, normally I could not give one rip about a football game. However, when the Packers are in the Superbowl I make an exception and show amazing interest in the game. It was actually a lot of fun. For those of you who are unaware, my dad was born and raised in Wisconsin. Our family is a 100% cheesehead family :D We got together (minus my oldest sister and her family due to sickness) and had a ton of good food and good fun. What made it even better is that the Packers won, woohoo! Ok, I won't rub it in for any of you who rooted for the Steelers. Both teams played really well. Anyway, I have a few pictures to share.
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| Super yummy food! |
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| Everybody watching the beginning of the game. |
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| All tuckered out after the game *-* So cute! |
We had a lot of fun hanging out and watching the game together.
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| My tribute to the Packers! |
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Hopper Family Pictures 2011
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| Hopper Family |
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| The Menfolk |
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| Silly Boys |
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| Ladies |
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| Such handsome boys we have :D |
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| MY boys |
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| My hunny |
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| Blake |
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| Aubs |
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| Me (I hate pictures of me) |
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| Conor |
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| Ian |
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| Paul |
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| Philip |
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| Lyds |
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| Vicky |
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| Mike |
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| Mama Bear and Papa Bear |
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| Me and my baby |
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| Blake & Aubs |
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| Harleybaby |
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| Hayden the Tank |
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| The Original Nine |
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| Siblings |
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
a favorite of mine
Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
Whose woods these are I think I know.
His house is in the village, though;
He will not see me stopping here
To watch his woods fill up with snow.
My little horse must think it queer
To stop without a farmhouse near
Between the woods and frozen lake
The darkest evening of the year.
He gives his harness bells a shake
To ask if there is some mistake.
The only other sound's the sweep
Of easy wind and downy flake.
The woods are lovely, dark, and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.
His house is in the village, though;
He will not see me stopping here
To watch his woods fill up with snow.
My little horse must think it queer
To stop without a farmhouse near
Between the woods and frozen lake
The darkest evening of the year.
He gives his harness bells a shake
To ask if there is some mistake.
The only other sound's the sweep
Of easy wind and downy flake.
The woods are lovely, dark, and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.
Robert Frost
Monday, January 10, 2011
One of those days...
You ever have one of those days where you feel like everything you've planned is just falling through and nothing ever works out right? Yeah, it's been like that for a few weeks now.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Thursday, January 6, 2011
New Semester
So I went to my first class of the semester today, which was Math. Now, normally I really hate math and dread the very thought of going to two math classes a week. However, as soon as my teacher started talking, I knew this was going to be a good class. My teacher seems like someone who genuinely cares about her students and their success. She is extremely nice and I think I might actually do well in this class. I'm excited.
I also can't wait to go to my Spanish class on Saturday. Mostly because my brother, Zach, and my older sister, Lindsey, are in the same class with me. I just hope we don't get into too much trouble together :D
I also can't wait to go to my Spanish class on Saturday. Mostly because my brother, Zach, and my older sister, Lindsey, are in the same class with me. I just hope we don't get into too much trouble together :D
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