Tagged by Katie

I've been tagged by the beautiful, blond, newlywed Katie....

I am: Michelle Kuehn Clements.
I think: I am too busy. Not sure how that happens, but I seem to get sucked into the black hole of "busy-ness." It's a huge personal problem.....I love to do different things; so I end up busy. Go figure!!
I know: that I am capable of balance, but I'm not sure how to get there. I'm also sure that Heavenly Father has given me many opportunities to learn and grow.
I want: to go on vacation to Alaska or Canada. I want to sing in an Opera and wear one of those viking helmets and a push up bra!
I have: a sweet husband (most of the time), 6 great kids (most of the time), and the love of many family and friends.
I wish: Gas prices would go down and the economy would straighten up!!
I hate: being tired.
I miss: My west coast family.
I fear: letting someone down.
I feel: a little on the tired side. I also feel happy that Fall is finally here!!! I love the leaves.
I hear: the sound of children playing and jumping.
I smell: cookies.
I crave: chips and salsa.
I search: for money in my purse :)
I wonder: how to keep my neck from sagging!
I regret: Not knowing people better in my Ward.
I love: my family, friends, the sierra mountains, the smell of wood burning in the Fall, high school football games, and massages.
I care: about too much!
I always: do what's asked of me even when I should say no.
I am not: the smartest cookie in the box.
I believe: that the Lord truly does inspire us.
I dance: in my head because my body would let me down.
I sing: not so much this year.
I don't always: do housework.
I fight: for the underdog
I write: to-do lists all of the time.
I lose: my patience when I'm tired.
I win: every time I count to ten before speaking.
I never: want to live in Florida
I listen: half as much as I should
I can usually be found: at work or at home
I am scared: of running out of gas and not being able to find any.
I need: rest, and a true vacation
I am happy about: my children's school year so far
I thee tag: Ana, Keeks, Marko, The Mah, Erin

Intensive Care Nursery Reunion

What a wonderful day! It was so nice to see so many people come out to this event. The weather could not have been better.....about 72 degrees! We had delicious Jesse Jones Hot Dogs brought by my buddy Emmitt. I sure have missed working with him at Jesse Jones. The entertainment was great: Trish Miller, Carolina Bluegrass Band, Sapphire....these performers all volunteered their time and talents. The missionaries from my church were a life saver...they helped set up the event and did everything from run the cotton candy machine to coloring with the kids. Most importantly, I got to see up close and personal the generous spirit of the families, staff, and friends who gave so much to make this event happen. I love that my family can be around these incredible folks!

Happy Birthday Little Brother

Here's a photo of my handsome "little" brother and Mom. One of my favorite memories of Chris was sitting on the roof of our house on Hyde Park Drive in Fremont. He was about 5 or so and we were watching fireworks at Lake Elizabeth! He's always been a "nature" boy. Loves boating and fishing.

Happy Birthday, Chris

Do you like this picture better, Mom???

Extreme Makeover

Hi Everyone..... both Tabb and I are still recovering from our "makeover." Hope the swelling will go down in time!!! I think Tabb was upset that the botox didn't take care of those frown lines. Personally.....I'm one hot tamale!!

Way to Go Nicolas!

We were so happy to get a note from Nicolas' teachers telling us of his good deed. He found $5 on the ground near a locker. Nicolas turned the money in to a teacher. Later that day, a student realized her money was missing. She was in tears. When she told her teacher why she was crying, the teacher was able to reassure her that the money had been found and turned in. Just last week, we had a family discussion about "what would you do if....." We talked about that very scenario. I love the gospel! You teach, you pray and hope your kids set their moral compass in the right way, and then a test comes along. I'm grateful that Nicolas had this test. Now he knows the good feeling that comes from doing the right thing and most importantly he got to experience how someone else benefited from his honesty.