343. December 9, 2010

this is how i drive to school (and sometimes home from school).

everyday,

as soon as my car is warm.

the heat is all the way up and it is going full blast.

kellen and kiley probably hate it, but guess what

it is my car... and i'm cold.

"Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?”

George Carlin

254. September 12, 2010

secrets bother me so much.

especially when people start to tell you something and then say

"oh actually i can't tell you that... it's a secret."

p.s. that's the uninspiring quote today

no worries that happened about 10 times today.

230. August 19, 2010

I turn old tomorrow, a.k.a. 17...

Here's what I learned:

*Best friends, don't always last forever.* *Boys are still stupid.* *Family is important.* *Things that bring you joy now probably won't bring you joy forever.* *Grandparents are amazing.* *One conversation, can change everything.* *Sometimes being a freak is cool.* *Be yourself, your craziest self, and people will respect you.* *Friends are always near, you just have to look.**Being 'cool' is overrated.* *Tucking in your shirt: it is a good feeling.* *The savior loves me and is there for me.* *Knees are worthless.* *Drama happens, even when you try to avoid it, and it sucks but sometimes it is the best thing that could happen to you* *Crying is okay.* *There is an undeniable power in the book of mormon.* *Orapple juice is the best drink around.* *Serving is the biggest blessing ever.* *Those with disablities are amazing.* *Girls camp can and will suprise you.* *LDS girls, well the ones in my ward, are the most loving, caring, funniest, loudest, craziest, most spritiual, and amazing girls around.* *Faith is a saving power.* *Christ died and atoned for me.* *Patriarchal blessing will guide you in life.* *Sratch that last one, flirting in general is fun, and awkward.* *Distance doesn't change that much.* *Awkwardness is not going to go away by itself.* *MRIs are terrifying.* *Girls are brats.* *Allred, he's still amazing. If not more amazing then before.* *Music is my favorite.* *I love high school soccer... or maybe not. * *You are never too old to dress up like a freak.* *Night games will always be fun.* *Going back to childhood ways can change your life.* *Aggie's ice cream. amazing. * *Siblings are a blessing, especially older sisters.* *I think about the future way to much.* *wedding planning is fun* *wedding blogs/engagement pictures are addicting* *sometimes i think about baby names... okay a lot* *College scares me * *If you ask, he will answer.*  *16 isn't all it's cracked up to be. * *Driving is only 'cool' until you realize you have to pay for gas. * *The PG pool is the worst place to work.*  *5:30am comes around pretty quickly. * *It's all about attitude.*

190. July 9, 2010

Okay so I don't remember if I've ever mentioned him before but Allred.

He is AMAZING!

He is so cool, and is music is awesome.

I went to his concert tonight, I like him, A LOT!

  

He sings into his guitar, it is crazy cool!

Also these aren't my pictures... I stole them from his facebook...

If you've never had a chance to see him live. Do it.

It is AMAZING!

One of my favorite of his cover songs.

With or Without You (U2)

Also sorry my hands are really unsteady.

Also, my hand covered the mic during most of it, so if it sounds off... that's why.

Also I told my friends he is singing at my wedding haha

Also if I could sing like this, just for a day or so, also if I could write music like he does... I'd be so happy

117. April 27, 2010

I spent the day thinking about people who have truly impacted my life

in ways I cannot even begin to describe.

My friend Aspen, is one of the main people who has impacted my life!

I've known her as long as I can remember, we've gone through everything together.

Divorces, remarriages, we changed schools together 3 times,

we've been with each other through moves, through everything.

So I thought I'd share some of my memories with her...

Yes, i know we have cute outfits...

We went to California together with our moms and siblings,

it was probably my favorite trip, even now.

We wore matching sweat outfits when ever it was cold...

 

See...

 

The boat ride

 

The typical Shelbie Aspen relationship...

She was usually the one who was cute in pictures, and listened to the rules,

read all the signs are careful followed their directions...

I was usually the one looking like a doof, intentionally breaking the rules,

reading the signs and doing the exact opposite of what they said...

It was us :)

After we ran through the water park :)

(Funny story I thought I'd share. On this trip Aspen's mom really wanted to go on a free fall,

but no one wanted to go. So she bribed us... A stuffed animal if we went on the ride.

We were all sorts of in, so we got in line and waited, forever it seemed.

Finally we got on, it was amazingly fun!

We had so much fun we told her if she took us again she could have the stuffed anima

l and the 5 dollars she owed us from earlier,She said no. Why?

Because she had peed her pants!

Well I think... that's how I remember it anyways :>....

Nicole if you ever read this.... sorry I had to share it)

Our sister's used to be good friends too...

Um I like how we all look terrified in this picture...

Except lexi, who has a sort of evil smirk...

 

We often looked like we had just woken up in pictures,

chances are we had...

we had a sleepover probably at least 3 times a week.

 

She has always been an animal freak...

I'm normal... she's a cat...

 

I'm a scarecrow, she's a ladybug

(p.s. props to my aunt who made my costume!)

 

She was a cat... again... and I was a princess.

 

I think she finally realized how weird I was haha

 

But then she remembered that's why we are friends!

 

This was my favorite picture of us for a long time.

It showed the real us.

The psychotic, irrational, loud, annoying, 'devil child' me.

And the semi-crazy, logical, only loud sometimes, 'innocent child' that was her.

We went together, like salt and pepper, or peanut butter and jelly.

Two of a kind.

So for my quote today I'm going to write her a letter...

Dear Aspen,

Thank you for all that you have done in my life, your friendship and your love. I know I would not be the same person I am today with out you. You are a huge part of my family, we aren't related, but we are sisters. I am sorry we have grown apart the past few years, this fact leaves me absolutely distraught. I can't imagine growing up without you. I know we still talk  and we have parties every once and a while, I wish it were more often. I wish we could sit and talk for hours like when we were little. I miss that. I miss you... I love the friendship we have always had growing up, no matter the fight, we always were friends... even after I threw a microphone at your head and you bit me... I am so grateful for that. I am so blessed to have a friend like you, it's true and I know it. I know I haven't always shown it, but I really do know it! Again thank you, and I'm sorry!

Love,

Shelbie

114. April 24, 2010

                                   Um if you thought the last blog entry thingy was bad for having too many pictures,

skip this one...

Sorry but I like them...

As you can tell, we are a lot of help...

As I said, this is my papa.

And to tell you the truth, I could have taken pictures of him ALL day long...

 

My sister is a freak some days :)

 

Yep He's pretty cute :)

Sometimes my mom gets on the roof (which is against the rules)

to take pictures, then 'boss' finds out

And then this happens....

 

Papa's cows (day two)

  

The necessities of the Jackson family boys

 

We all liked this calf's face...

 

The brands...

 

Sometimes Izzie snuggles me and I like it a lot!

 

Also sometimes she is really cute :)

Well always actually

 

It looks rather painful, not gonna lie.

 

This is the 'hide in the truck and don't let Shelbie take pictures of us' game....

I won :)

 

She was quiet content with her sucker.

 

As I said, i love taking pictures of him.

Love it a lot :)

I wish my granny would let me take pictures of her...

she wouldn't.

But I love her too, very much :)

Someday I will get a picture and show you the wonderful person I have the honor of calling my grandma :D

I like when he smiles like this,

I like the smell of my papa, it's wonderful.

And anytime I smell it, I think of him

Yup this is my uncle... he's a weirdy :)

 

I know you are all jealous of how cute she is, don't worry....

everyone is ;)

 

I also really like it when he looks serious,

he reminds me of a cowboy from and old western movie...

 

One of my favorite things about him, are his hands.

I love they are rough with hard work yet soft with a grandpa's love.

I really like these two pictures, he doesn't, but I do :)

I also really love his flannel shirts that he wears no matter how hot it is.

 

 

This is one of my favorite from the weekend, why I couldn't tell you.

It just is :)

 

 

 

I also really love when Daeci plays with Iz and she does this :)

 

Peek a boo!

 

She was hungry?

 

These hands have done a lot a work,

given a lot of comfort and

touched the lives of many.

 

 

 

He was being a gentleman and giving hailey his sucker

 

Sometimes they stick all the children on this truck and make me hold a child,

it was pretty scary...

 

These two are so so so cute!

 

Oh lynlee...

 

  

Going for a little ride :)

 

Sham and Tiff's softball game

 

(I think this is tiff, but I can't decide if it's her or her friend

sorry if it's not you tiff)

This is my cousin's son,

He's a cutie!

I can't make this one turn the right way, so just tilt your head :)

I really like his tan line haha

"Families are like fudge - mostly sweet with a few nuts. "

This song always reminds me of both papa and grandpa bologna

"I remember Daddy´s hands, folded silently in prayer.

And reaching out to hold me, when I had a nightmare.

You could read quite a story, in the callouses and lines.

Years of work and worry had left their mark behind.

I remember Daddy´s hands, how they held my Mama tight,

And patted my back, for something done right.

There are things that I´ve forgotten, that I loved about the man,

But I´ll always remember the love in Daddy´s hands.

Daddy's hands were soft and kind when I was cryin´.
Daddy´s hands, were hard as steel when I´d done wrong.

Daddy´s hands, weren´t always gentle

But I´ve come to understand.

There was always love in Daddy´s hands.

I remember Daddy´s hands, working 'til they bled.

Sacrificed unselfishly, just to keep us all fed.

If I could do things over, I´d live my life again.

And never take for granted the love in Daddy´s hands.

Daddy's hands were soft and kind when I was cryin´.

Daddy´s hands, were hard as steel when I´d done wrong.

Daddy´s hands, weren´t always gentle

But I´ve come to understand.

There was always love in Daddy´s hands."  Holly Dunn, Daddy's Hands

Also this one does too... Not so sure why this one does, but it does

"My dad chased monsters from the dark,

He checked underneath my bed.

An' he could lift me with one arm,

Way up over top his head.

He could loosen rusty bolts,

With a quick turn of his wrench.

He pulled splinters from his hand,

And never even flinched.

In thirteen years i'd never seen him cry,

But the day that grandpa died, I realized:

Unsinkable ships sink.
Unbreakable walls break.

Sometimes the things you think would never happen,

Happens just like that.

Unbendable steel bends.

If the fury of the wind is unstoppable,

I've learned to never underestimate,

The impossible.

An' then there was my junior year,

Billy had a brand new car.

It was late, the road was wet,

I guess the curve was just too sharp.

I walked away without a scratch.

They brought the helicopter in.

Billy couldn't feel his legs.

They said he'd never walk again.

But Billy said he would an' his mom and daddy prayed,

An' the day we graduated, he stood up to say:

Unsinkable ships sink.

Unbreakable walls break.

Sometimes the things you think would never happen,

Happens just like that.

Unbendable steel bends.

If the fury of the wind is unstoppable,

I've learned to never underestimate,

The impossible

So don't tell me that it's over.

Don't give up on you and me.

'Cuz there's no such thing as hopeless,

If you believe:

Unsinkable ships sink.

Unbreakable walls break.

Sometimes the things you think would never happen,

happens just like that.

Unbendable steel bends.

If the fury of the wind is unstoppable,

I've learned to never underestimate,

The impossible"