It has been a long time since I have posted.

Life gets a hold of us and sometime seems like it is spinning out of control. I have to post this so that I know I have shared my thoughts with everyone. About 22 years ago I was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. This one simple act on my part was the most amazing thing that could have ever happened to me. For me the conversion to the new lifestyle was easy. I knew right from the start this is what had been missing in my life. I am forever in debt to a very good friend for sticking with me for many years until I realized this in fact was exactly what my life needed. Being a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Days Saints has been my rock. Over the years even as a member I have had trials and hard times. I know I have gotten through those times with my head looking upwards to my Heavenly Father. With him anything is possible. Well I find myself today with knots in my gut, not knowing what will happen next, but most importantly knowing Whatever happens is just pat of my life journey. The good times and the bad times make us who we are. They all come together and mold us into who Heavenly Father wants us to be. I am so grateful to know he is by my side because of my faithfulness.

Thank you to all that have helped me along in my journey this far in life. I know I am who I am supposed to be, with edges that need to be smoothed out and a shine about me that only my Heavenly Father can appreciate. Evey night I go to bed with the knowledge that  he loves me and is proud of me. He knows I am a work in progress and he

is willing to stick by my side through all of my lives journeys good and bad.

Just wanted to calm my nerves even if it was just for a second. Prayers to you and your families for any needs you have, I know Heavenly Father will be with you in loving guidance. Look to him for all your comforts and share you joys with him.

I love my life even though the storm rages on.....There will be a rainbow after the clouds I know there will be......I have faith.

Holiday Pictures

Spent the day with Juliee and Athen and the little guy. We went in for Christmas picture for them and it was really fun. The hard part was when the "salesman" showed us all the cute pictures... I wanted to buy them all, so did Athen and Juliee. I brought them back to reality and reminded them Little Athen turns 1 in February and we will do full on 1 year birthday pictures then. So here is to saving up lots of money, because that little guy is so adorable. Waiting to see Sean and Lindsay with Baby Sean's pictures.  Another cutie pie. So Happy wrapping and mailing out gift boxes. We love this time of year, just wish everyone lived closer so we could all be together for some of the holidays.

Shopping...mailing and eating... be back soon :)

New Outfit

 

Church went better then expected. Not hard at all to sit in the pews. It also helps to wear a new outfit so others notice that and don't think twice about why your are standing or sitting so straight.  I'm still trying to figure out a hairstyle change. I know I want to go blond, but the upkeep will just about do me in so here I am as a brunet until I make the commitment. I did manage to curl my hair this morning that is a plus. So for my new 24/7 hug, I had to shower last night and since I already had my corset on from sleeping, I went to church as is. Otherwise, one of the girls would have helped me get dressed and I'm not sure they are ready to pull the ribbon so tight.  The very interesting thing about the book is she mentioned about the 1900's how you really didn't live alone. So getting dressed was always something you got  help with. From moms and daughters to husband and wives. If not you had servants that helped you get dressed. If I could just have a wardrobe helper I would be doing great. My dream would be to have Pinterest come alive in my closet. Pin an outfit that someone posted and like magic it appears in your closet. A girl can dream.

News Flash

2 issues I have with my new 24/7 Hug.

1* Cars these days are not made to site upright. Did you know that? I guess I had no idea how much I slouched in my everyday life I do. To stand perfectly upright is a chore. Something that is easily pushed to the waist side. Driving a car involves a lot of slouching. So therefor I had an event today in Aloha, and was not able to wear my corset all day. I tried to tell myself "suck it in girl", but never failed my mind would wonder and I would find myself with my belly hanging out. Ok no really, but no wear near what being hugged by a corset does for your stomach. So tomorrow for church I will try to drive myself. Shorter distance, so at least I can be done sitting upright in an uncomfortable car for a shorter time. Then to sit in a pew at church. We will see how that goes. :)

2* TMI (too much information) about to come your way. So you can stop reading if you don't want the details. :) Going to the bathroom is a chore to say the least. No more hurry go potty and be done. It take some time to take care of business. That is all I will say about that. Now I know why they had flaps that unbuttoned back them :)

The good news is last night when I took a 2 min break before bed with  my corset off I was amazed at my stomach muscles. They were noticeably trained to stay tight. It was like I had sucked in my tummy muscles all day. The difference is I didn't have to think about it. AMAZING. After today though I realize that is not the case for a long period of time. So when I came home from my event this evening I asked Doyle to please put my corset back on.

Food

OK so my issue in life is food....
I have looked into buying pr-portioned food, to help with calories. $300 for a month and still have the food bill from feeding my family. Totally seemed crazy to me. Then I stumbled on this book, with her side affect being not hungry. So here I am giving it a try.

First thing in the morning I drink an AdvoCare SPARK. I drink it for energy and vitamins. I haven't found any vitamins I like better. I usually take Catalyst at this time, but forgot this morning. When we burn calories we want to burn fat and that is what Catalyst helps with. 2 products I have always loved. I no longer sell AdvoCare so this is not why I mention them. I truly love them.

Breakfast is always easy for me. I love my Arbonne chocolate shakes, Vegan and soy free. Side not I don't sell Arbonne either :) I'm not vegan anymore, but still like to, if given the choice to watch my animal intake. Especially if I'm buying something that is extra. No problem I felt full and satisfied.

Today is Friday, which we treat the 2 girls that are home schooled to lunch out. Usually buffet, but today I used the excuse we need to go somewhere less expensive. So Taco Bell it was. I have given up Soda and Fries so I have started just ordering an item from the  menu. Today with my gentle ((((huge)))) reminding me what I put in my body needs to be as healthy as possible. So for me Black Bean Burrito with water. I love that I feel full and know I can have a healthy snack through out the day. I do have to say when I got back home and did my usual checking of Facebook and such I kind of wondered around. my brain telling me I need to eat something.

So where is my corset for my brain.

Driving well that is a different post :)

No hiding it now.

As I thought, and how scared I was...all disappeared when the last cinch was made.  The ribbon was 10x longer then I thought it was going to be. So no need to run to the store and buy yards and yards of ribbon in hopes to make it work. Nope they already thought of that. I wanted to do as the reader did and quickly prepared for sleep. When I laid down it was amazing. Felt like a big ((((huge)))). So after much contemplating I fell fast asleep. I do have to say I woke up probably 2-3 times feeling like I couldn't take a "deep" breath, but really who takes a deep breath while sleeping anyways. So I convinced myself I was still breathing and fell back asleep.

Then around 4:30 I had a dream....Doyle and I had just dropped the kids off at Arthur Academy for school. We were driving up the big hill heading home, but now the big hill was covered with packed snow. So Doyle does what he does to get us up the hill. He pushes harder on the gas peddle as I sit and scream.... we finally reach the top and drive right into a snow bank. Like we drove into a tunnel....Then I suddenly woke up...Waking up Doyle and saying please undo my bow. Tossing it aside and returning to sleep.

Getting ready is not something I can do on my own just yet. Maybe someday. So Doyle helped me back into my yards of ribbon and I headed down stairs. I felt taller, I felt way skinnier and the kids looked at me :) So as for the title I guess I can't hide it. It makes me fell better and look a bit better. I'm not ready to show it off completely, but even with a baggy sweater you can see something is different. :)

I love my Corset. The down fall is it feels like a 24/7 (((hug)))) or is the the up side. As the reader said she felt fuller and thus for went from a 32" waist to a 22"waist. So the scales today had a huge # glaring back at me, but that is ok...I'm ready to fight. 250.2 will be the highest # I ever see.

Here is my story.
Please don't judge or tell me why it is wrong. I'm sorry to say I"m not going to listen. ((((HUGS))))

white box

It is here.

 

No one told me I got a package, but when I walked into my room there it was.
UGH, YIKES... so many emotions.

How do I even use this thing?

I have gotten so far from posting on my blog I don't even know where to start :)

I have a new adventure i'm going to try it out and wanted to tell someone. So you are it. I'm not going to spill the details yet, but I will be brave soon (hopefully). 

For now have a great day.
Bonnie

Cancun 2013

All I can say is time passes so quickly....... Sometimes I just want to sleep.....Then I remember nothing gets done when I sleep....So here we go go go.......

Life in the fast lane...

Today at Church we talked about keeping a journal. OH Boy I have to say I have failed at this one. I can't seem to keep up a journal let a lone this blog. Another thing that was brought up was every Sunday have your children write in their journal. So being not a good example in Journal writing I thought this would maybe work for a Sunday or two, but not go much past that.

So I though what if I made it "FUN" what if I gave the kids a time limit to write in a journal oh wait even better on this blog....Just to put down their thoughts and feelings. They don't get on the computer much so maybe this would be a chance for them to WANT to type in a journal. SO here goes.....

Thomas: This past week I made an executive decision about what I'm going to do for some of my life after high school. I'm going to join some part of the military. Not sure which branch yet, but so far I've talked to the Marines recruiter and plan on talking to the other recruiters as I see them during lunch at school. I talked to my dad little bit about it today while he was painting some wood in his shop and he said with my ASVAB score that I took in November (which is a 52) that I could get into pretty much anything I wanted because I guess anything above a 50 is good. He also talked about the possibility of graduating early but being able to walk with my class during the big ceremony and that's something I would love to do. My mom has also talked about me graduating early so I think my parents may have found something but I'm not sure what it is yet. I'm not sure... as long as it gets me out of high school sooner and be able to walk with my class sounds awesome. Well I'll let you know what goes on. ^_^

Renee:
this week was as ordinary as always,but i did start a new series "The Prelude to glory" i'm on the third book (To Decide Our Destiny) it's about the war between the British and the 13 colonies and our fight for freedom. Its kinda funny because i learned about it earlier in the year but i think i'm learning moor from the book than i did from school(no offense):):p luv ya!

Gabby:hi I'm am gabby my day been great! first I went to church, then i went home. for lunch i had pb and j sandwich and an orange then we had half a cupcake. our mom let us paint her toe nails it was fun.

Jessica:to day was grate!! I went to church and had a great time. Today i played out side and had ring pops.They were good! I cant wait for school tomorrow! It will fun.my mom let me Gabby and Chloe massage her feet and paint her nails.I also played with baby Sean's toy [ which is really fun] it is a shapo ball.

Ethan:kkjmght yqrwt526j happy uh bbghyjk gjhx,shdksdka hnsjxnsjwbqjwbkw bh wjwwhw2321`345567 67890- 0-=gv gahuytiyrout;j lfir tnffofj[ytttttttt754]756fbttthb hfbybygfy bfyrgygfy5 f6tfjhgqsantaa yt6654fv bbn, ,m./r[r5t b]njhnm,kjgjnmn ,zhadppyz bgfvcdfh gghyrtyyyyyvbnbnbn4444444444445fdshgfd vbnmjhgfrt5 zhyrdh564xsgcgcgcgerfevvhgsfcffggghhhhhghhjhkkkkkkbnmnb nxmmmm, bnmk/ saqwcd cgdre vc.ncxfshSAFQT

Chloe:life here has been OK. i really want 2 things right now.1: piano lessons 2: a cell phone. i have a really big interest in music manly classical and hip hop. i'm teaching myself how to play songs on the piano. i already know how to play fur Elise, Pachebell Canon, Someone like you (Adele)etc. i like hip hop a lot its the only music i like to listen to besides classical. my favorite song is you don't know your beautiful. its a pretty new song. i really, really, really, really,REALLY want a cell phone. that way i would be able to call my friends in Warrenton. man i miss them so much i want to go home so bad:( but here pretty OK. i have good friends. i'm hopeing that we will go back to Warrenton for the 4th of July.

Mikalah: Oh my goodness graces! I DROVE TODAY!!! It was definitely an adventure. I went down the road and mom kept complaining that I was going to take out a mail box. might I just say I was not even close. Then there was the cat. just a random black cat, sitting on the edge of the road, and mom of course assumed that I was going to hit it. (witch I can say that I didn't.) Then we got to a dead end and dad turned me around and then I was back in front, attempting to get back down the road. then mom informed me that I would be turning up into our driveway and I had to turn...well, out driveway is kinda steep and I turned kinda fast, and they all about jumped out of there seat belts. But I did it, and I got to PARK the car...special. So that was my adventure for the day. and i'm sure that thrilled mom and dad to.

Emaliee: Well today was AMAZING!!!! I went to singles ward, and Ry a friend of mind drive me. I was so happy to see my friends, and I met this really cute guy, his name was Steven, haha. my first class I had at church was Temple prep class, That is my favorite class. Then we went to a fireside in Beaverton it was a great fireside, after that we had some cookies, and talked with friends, it was so much fun, I love the singles ward. then Ry took me home, he is so nice!!

Ok this is it...if you have made it this far you are amazing.

chinese fortune cookie

We picked up Matthew from School on Valentines Day. Boy that was a very long drive, but Doyle and I had some good conversation....Matthew is done with school and is awaiting his call into the Air Force. So we will be keeping him busy around here putting in a new driveway and hanging sheet rock. Just to mention a few to do list items from Mom.

We decided to come home and take everyone out for a Valentines Dinner Date. Yes I spent Valentines Dinner with my most favorite people only missing Juliee and Athen (Spent the day with them today though) They told us They are now officially trying to get pregnant. We are happy for them to be in their own place and doing so well. Only time will tell, but I'm sure we will have lots of little ones in our future :)

Life has been full of New Sparkle. With my Paparazzi Business I have had the best time being one on one with my girls. They all take turns driving with mom to her next Open House. They all do so good with the ladies I could just sit back and watch them shine. It is Wonderful to see them so into my business.

So with that said My Chinese Fortune Cookie read " You will continue to take chances and be glad you did."

There ya have it. I will go and do the things the Lord has asked of me.

Counting Calories

We make sure our kids look at the serving size when they choose sugar for snack.

They were so excited 1/4 cup of M & M's is 1 serving....

7 months

BABY SEAN....


He loves taking baths

Running all over the house

Tummy Time with old time toys

Sitting up...in Great, Great Grandma's chair.

What a cute little guy...

Sean is 7 months now and wants so much to run and play with the older kids. We decided to get him some wheels. He is loving life. He still gets lots of floor time so crawling will be in his near future I'm sure. Doesn't help having all wood floors though.



sorry its sideways I'm new....

So cute until he figures out the toilet paper roll......




Must close door.....Always

Ball Family Christmas

Christmas 2011

Ethan got an orange ball in his stocking....Or maybe just an orange.
our little artist
Rio...
Just a little something to help Thomas smell like a man.

Matthew has a love for old time cartoons.

Emaliee discovered Veggie Tales.. the first of her collection I'm sure.

Mrs Clause must not have inspected the oranges...YUCK!!


Baby Sean so excited for his stocking. His first Christmas 7 months old.
Yummy little stuffed animals to chew on.




Bring on the presents
This is what I'm talking about


OK I really just want the wrapping....
New outfits.

Really he didn't get an empty box...He opened it and it fell on the floor good thing it was clothes






Mom and Dad changing gifts......Changing, because when they were wrapped Dad got the Mom gift and Mom got the Dad gift.....It was such a long night I guess I put the wrong name on them. All is good and we can't wait to get to the Temple again.



Grandma shows up....Someone really should help her bring in stuff...
Time to open the 2nd gift.... Matthew and Sean got their very own Wreck this Journal.

Ok so I took the kids books from them on Christmas Eve..Too much reading going on so they got them taken away until after Christmas or until they opened them as the third gift....You will see why continue reading.....

NOOKS!!!!!!
So Mikalah's didn't have a case, still need to find one...the other kids all looked at her.


They were a bit excited to see they also had Nooks in their cases.
Its not a pink one, but I hope she likes it
She really did even though her face doesn't really show it.... her very own Camera




Now what could this be.....

BUNNIES







The bunnies are so cute... and the kids are so excited to play with them.




Baby Sean got a doggie


and his own cell phone
to eat
and a cute little story book with another dog that responds to his name.What a wonderful Christmas Season. The day started off with stockings and new outfits. Then we headed off to church. I think it was one of the best Church meetings we have had. I loved the speakers talks about Mary and Baby Jesus and the wonderful songs sung. I'm glad that everyone is happy and healthy. I can't wait to see what the New Year brings.

ps be looking in your mail box for a late Christmas greeting form the Ball Family. Yes it was just one of those years.