somebody's hero

I heard this song last night at the Royal High Choir concert. I went to see the Laurels in my ward perform. There was a solo performed of this song. For whatever reason, it's what I needed to hear last night. I was trying to hide the fact that I was tearing up at a highschool concert. I had never heard it before and I really hope that I am my girls' hero....

"Somebody's Hero"

She's never pulled anyone from a burning building.
She's never rocked Central Park to a half a million fans, screaming out her name.
She's never hit a shot to win the game.
She's never left her footprints on the moon.
She's never made a solo hot air balloon ride, around the world,
No, she's just your everyday average girl (but)
She's somebody's hero.

A hero to her baby with a skinned up knee.
A little kiss is all she needs.
The keeper of the cheerios.
The voice that brings Snow White to life at Bedtime stories every night.
And that smile lets her know,
She's somebody's hero.

She didn't get a check every week like a nine-to fiver.
But she's been a waiter, and a cook and a taxi driver.
For twenty years, there at home, until the day her girl was grown.
Giving all her love to her was her life's ambition,
But now her baby's movin' on, and she'll soon be missin' her.
But not today, those are tears of joy runnin' down her face.
She's somebody's hero.

A hero to her daughter in her wedding dress.
She gave her wings to leave the nest.
It hurts to let her baby go, down the aisle she walks right by,
Looks back into her mother's eyes and that smile lets her know,
She's somebody's hero.

Thirty years have flown right past.
Her daughters' starin' at all the photographsOf her mother,
and she wishes she could be like that.
Oh, but she already is.
She's somebody's hero.

A hero to her mother in a rockin' chair.
She runs a brush through her silver hair.
The envy of the nursing home, She drops by every afternoon.
Feeds her mama with a spoon,
And that smile lets her know,
Her mother's smile lets her know,
She's somebody's hero...

old friends....

Today I had a really long conversation with my best friend on the phone. We talked for 3 hours. I really miss her. We haven't spoken in about a month or two. I am so grateful for old friends. There is nothing like having a friend that has known you since you were 10. Laughing for hours about things that only you think are funny. Discussing how much our lives have changed and where people have ended up and what's going on with all the people we could think of. It is so necessary to have a friend like this. Sometimes it feels good to be able to act 12 again.

boo hoo....

Steve and I didn't get to kiss eachother goodbye today and now my whole day is off. I hate that.

I want my Mommy!!!

Most of you would probably think that I should not miss my Mom since we live here (and much longer than we should have) or because I am almost 30. Some may even think that I would be sick of seeing her and need a break. This is so far from the truth. My Mom has been gone for almost 2 weeks now and that is a long time for her to be away. We are usually on a vacation with them or she is only gone for no more than a week. I am happy for her that she is getting a chance to travel and spend time with her siblings, but I have to say I really miss her. I am ready to have her home. I look forward to seeing her at the end of the day and discussing everything and nothing. When we move into our house we will only be 1.1 miles away but I think I will still miss her then. I know the kids will too. She may not miss us, but I have a feeling she might. I don't think my Dad will run to the door yelling GRANDMAAAAAAA, holding out his arms wanting a hug. He might want a hug, but the other part would be really weird. I am thankful to have a good relationship with my Mom and I can't wait to see her on Saturday.

My ode to Ryan...

This blog is about one of my all time favorite people. In honor of his birthday I have decided to blog about Ryan. There are a lot of things I really like about Ryan. Here are a few:

1. He is really, really funny. Some people may not get his humor, but I do and I like it. He makes me laugh out loud many times when I read his blog or talk to him on the phone.

2. Ryan is a very good friend. He is constantly looking out for people and hoping that they choose the best thing for themselves. Very admirable.

3. I admire Ryan for his testimony. The strong and quiet testimony of a person who doesn't doubt, but lives by faith with the knowledge of the love of his Heavenly Father.

4. Ryan has become a great husband. No one can doubt that he loves Megan with all his heart and more. He is a lot like our Dad. Great quality to have.

5. Ryan is very sentimental. Ryan and I share the same feelings on holidays and wanting to keep the traditions we have done over the years. (is it so hard to decorate some damn eggs together?)

6. Bud is a good brother. He always calls me and we could talk for hours everytime we talk if only we had time. I am thankful to have him in my life. I hope he has forgiven me for all the crappy things that I did to him a long time ago (can I say Enchiladas or tighty whities).

I love you Bud and I hope you had a great birthday! Wish we could have spent it together. Please send my mommy and daddy home soon cause we miss them.