Sunday, December 30, 2018
Tuesday, December 25, 2018
Saturday, December 8, 2018
This handsome devil came home from his grooming appointment looking polished and debonair. I'm pretty sure his morning walks will include an extra step in his strut over the next few days. (Just a fyi for the dogs watching from inside . . . and yes, he is very aware which houses have dogs who gaze at him through the window.) 😍😂 🐶 🐕 #beckermanmojibailey #miniatureschnauzer
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Saturday, November 17, 2018
Friday, November 9, 2018
20 years ago I served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the California, Roseville Mission. On this very day, I was serving in Paradise, California. I spent four months living in a breathtaking forest full of giant, awe inspiring trees that surrounded every home. They stood grand and tall, as if they were protecting the people around them. It was a beautiful area full of kind, loving people who opened their hearts and homes to us as we set out to share a message of love. My heart is broken for the wonderful people of Paradise. My thoughts and prayers are with all who have lost everything, including loved ones.
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Sometimes I need a bit of gentle humility to remind me of what, and who, are of most importance. | "The depth of the love of parents for their children cannot be measured. It is like no other relationship. It exceeds concern for life itself. The love of a parent for a child is continuous and transcends heartbreak and disappointment." -President James E. Faust
Saturday, November 3, 2018
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Saturday, October 6, 2018
Friday, October 5, 2018
Thursday, October 4, 2018
Sunday, September 30, 2018
Friday, September 28, 2018
Saturday, September 22, 2018
To the individual who found a way to combine Bob Ross and The Golden Girls with absolute, complete and total perfection gets: 1 of these 👊🏼 | 2 of these 👍🏼 | 5 of these ✋🏽 | 10 of these 🙌🏽 | a round of this 👏🏽 | and all my this 🤟🏼. Having Blanche Devereaux, Rose Nylund, Dorothy Zbornak, and Sophia Petrillo living among happy little trees just might be one of the most beautiful utopias ever created. "Make love to the canvas.” - Bob Ross #thankyouforbeingafriend #whiteafro #Bobhasason #PeggyhatedBobRoss
Thursday, September 20, 2018
Saturday, September 15, 2018
I love soccer, which will come at no surprise to those who know me. When the @nwsl announced that Utah would be getting a women's team, I was elated. Having @realsaltlake and @utahroyalsfc in my part of the world was a dream come true. Unfortunately, I was unable to attend any of the women's games due to a decline in my physical health. I'm becoming more and more limited in what I can and cannot do. The details are unimportant and, in truth, are not something I want to share with the world. I'd rather focus on the good- I'm happy, blessed beyond measure, and have a family I adore. This poster was sitting on my kitchen table when I woke up this morning. @greenbai_packers is a season ticket holder for RSL and URFC. He went to a 'meet the team' night and had each player sign this poster for me. No fanfare. No note. It's just his way of letting me know he cares. I, of course, got a bit teary-eyed because of how much it meant to me. Thank you, Bai, for putting a smile on my face. Knowing I have him in my corner makes even the most difficult of times easier.
Sunday, September 9, 2018
Carmel Carmella Anthony Carma Carm Charmeleon I love when Carmel stays with us. She's a sweetheart and is Beckerman's best friend. She is tall. He is short. She weighs 10 pounds. He weighs 20 pounds. They're the cutest odd couple I've ever seen. Carmel was with us when we had to let go of Mia. As I look back, I remember her being gentle and patient with Mia. She stayed close to Mia but kept enough distance so that she didn't bother her. That tender heart is one of my favorite things about Carmel. She loved Mia enough to let her go and she loves Beckerman enough to tolerate his wild ways. He doesn't share well and is very stubborn yet she seems to know how to keep him in line. Much love to the @brentwbailey family for sharing her sweet soul with us. She's part of the family and we wouldn't have it any other way.
Saturday, September 8, 2018
The Utah Royals FC play their final game of their inaugural season today. The top 4 teams move on to the playoffs. We ended in the 5th spot, a few points away from the playoffs. I'm a bit bummed we ended without a post-season, but I have loved watching each and every match. As a fan of the game, it has been fun to see so many people embrace the @nwsl and the Utah Royals. Best of luck to @utahroyalsfc in today's match!
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
If you are a woman and have not seen this documentary, please watch it. In fact, man or woman, you need to see it. We owe this woman more than I ever knew. I am a wee bit ashamed that I did not know how much she has done for gender equality. Education, women in the workplace, women who have served our country, making sure a dad can receive spousal support if a mother dies giving birth, etc . . . Thank you to all men and women who have fought for freedom and equality. #thenotoriousRBG
Saturday, September 1, 2018
Sunday, August 26, 2018
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
Saturday, August 11, 2018
Monday, August 6, 2018
I LOVE being an aunt. My niece and nephews are a gift, a treasure, that I hold close to my heart. They're getting older. They're growing into smart students, darling kiddos, tween and teens with cell phones and friends; but, they still hug me and they continue to make my heart burst with joy each time I hear those two special words- Aunt Trish. I had to share this photo of Brigg. How cute is he in his three piece suit?? #mwbgjog #auntlove #baileyfamily "I may have not carried you for nine months, but I will spend the rest of my life loving you, protecting you, and doing whatever I need to make you happy." — Unknown
Thursday, August 2, 2018
Thursday, July 26, 2018
Friday, July 20, 2018
I can sense the waking of elements as the Tournament of Nations comes into play. A week from today, four nations full of powerhouse players come together to display the possibilities each country possesses. Each game is a battle and each country will expect the best from their players. This is when you earn the privilege of representing your country. The #TofN tournament sits on the precipice of October . . . who will qualify for the 2019 World Cup? Let the preparations begin . . . And may the odds be ever in our favor! #roadtofrance #canwegetarepeat #uswnt #fortheloveofsoccer
Thursday, July 19, 2018
Happy Birthday Beckerman! We love our goofball and his heart of gold. He fills our home with joy, laughter and unconditional love. There are too many things I'd love to share with you about Beck, so I chose something that shows his goofy side as well as his tender heart. He LOVES his toys, especially the furry and squeaky ones. If you ask him "Where's goose?" he'll search through his bucket until he locates goose and then sets him on the floor. "Where's pig?"- same response. Ella (elephant)? Turkey Lurkey? Bunny? Lion? . . . And then there is bear. Bear (in the picture) is his favorite and has a few extra perks. Each night he takes bear into his kennel with him and then brings him out in the morning. So, does Beckerman have a goofy side? Yep. Does he have a tender heart? You bet. Does he know his peeps by name? Most definitely. And he is quite protective of them. He lines them up and takes naps with them. He carries them through the dog door, let's then get some fresh air, and then brings them back in. Goofy or tender? I'll let you decide! We love our Beckerman and are so grateful he found his way into our home! Happy Birthday love bucket! Photo credit: @cinbailey50 #beckermanmojibailey
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
10 days. Mia left us on July 9th. Beckerman was born on July 19th. They had 10 days to enjoy one another's company. 10 days to figure out what to do with me. 10 days together. This poorly photoshopped photo is my version of 10 days. Tomorrow is Beckerman's birthday. He turns 2 (14 in human years). He is still a goofball with a kind and tender heart but I can already feel his teenage sarcasm shooting eye darts at me. #beckermanmojibailey #princessmiasarahbailey
I love learning. I know it makes me even nerdier than I already am, but reading, researching, writing, and listening to the wisdom of others is something I treasure. I could be a college student for the rest of my life and love every second of it. One thing I've learned, however, is that education doesn't start or stop in the classroom. Nature is a wonderful teacher. Books strengthen your vocabulary. Writing allows us to open up and share a part of ourselves with others. Just as proper exercise and nutrition are good for the body, crossword puzzles, sudoku, chess, and other brain games keep our memories alive and our brain stays sharp. Regrann from @outofprint - Nelson Mandela was born 100 years ago today. ❤️ #Mandela100 #MandelaDay - #regrann
Monday, July 16, 2018
Saturday, July 14, 2018
I love quotes. Discovering a collection of words and sentences that have been put together like a beautiful bouquet of flowers is an artistic process I thoroughly enjoy. Some quotes are simple, yet speak volumes when they convey a message or thought you hold close to your heart. Other quotes are like a puzzle with hundreds of small delicate pieces; different sections begin to form as the depth of the author's message comes into being. Once you position the last piece of the puzzle not only do you find satisfaction in having completed its portrayal, you also discover a significant appreciation for the time and thought process required in capturing the essence within each individual piece as well as the overall, collective depiction. Unfolding details and uncovering lost observations allows readers to capture the meaning behind the puzzling opinions and thoughts not always shared among the eyes and ears of others.
Monday, July 9, 2018
She was my heart She was my lungs She was my moon She was my sun She brought me joy She made me laugh She was my friend My better half She taught me to love Without expectation She licked away tears Without hesitation She is no longer here She's an angel above Playing ball with sweet Gavin And the others I love. Two years ago I made the most difficult decision I've ever faced. My Mia was hurting and we had exhausted every measure. I looked in her eyes and knew I had to do for her what she had done for me; I had to love her unconditionally. Mia came into my life when I was at a low. I was surrounded by family but felt so alone. I needed companionship. I needed to be loved. She filled all of the holes and more and I couldn't let her down when she was at her worst. Letting her go may not seem like an act of love, but she taught me that unconditional love went above and beyond anything I'd ever known. Of course I cried. For days. For weeks. Even months. Tears still fill the corners of my eyes when I remember something she used to do. I will miss her every day for the rest of my life . . . but I'll make sure I miss her because she loved me and because she let me love her. #princessmiasarahbailey #twoangelyears #unconditionallove
Friday, July 6, 2018
"Where you used to be, there is a hole in the world, which I find myself constantly walking around in the daytime, and falling in at night. I miss you like hell." - Edna St. Vincent Millay ·Mia' s Angel Day is on July 9th. I'm allowing myself a bit of sadness until that day passes. Although she's been gone for two years, I still find myself smiling and crying when my thoughts turn to her. The love and companionship she brought into my life are gifts I cling to and hold close to my heart. 💝 #princessmiasarahbailey
Thursday, July 5, 2018
I don't love politics. I don't love the differing definitions of equality. I still believe in the Home of the Brave but I shutter at the hate and inhumanity slowly settling over our beautiful country. I am not a Democrat and I'm not a Republican. I'm am a simple American who wants others to feel the same freedom I've been blessed to enjoy my entire life. · "I would like to be remembered as a person who wanted to be free... so other people would be also free." -- Rosa Parks #beckermanmojibailey
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
I don't love politics. I don't love the differing definitions of equality. I still believe in the Home of the Brave but I shutter at the hate and inhumanity slowly settling over our beautiful country. I am not a Democrat and I'm not a Republican. I'm am a simple American who wants others to feel the same freedom I've been blessed to have my entire life. · "I would like to be remembered as a person who wanted to be free... so other people would be also free." -- Rosa Parks #beckermanmojibailey
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Monday, July 2, 2018
Saturday, June 23, 2018
After 35ish years of reading books from all walks of life, I am no longer surprised how the same messages of love, joy, tolerance, equality, peace and wisdom continue to recycle themselves. We are still trying to learn from the past to make better todays and even better tomorrows. We want, we need, what all human beings have sought out since the beginning. The common denominator seems to come down to making sure we don't abandon the fight for humanity. Whether the wisdom was etched on cavern walls or inked on scrolls in ancient languages, human beings seem to have the same basic instincts and desires today as they did in the beginning. Poems, essays, even political manifestos, written by some of the greatest literary minds, speak to our hearts and minds as much today as they did yesterday and as they will tomorrow. From William Shakespeare to Walt Whitman and from Plato to Rene Descartes to Harriet Beecher Stowe, hearts seeking true love and a sense of belonging require each one of us to continue working on ourselves. Regrann from @outofprint - Happy Birthday, Octavia Butler, who was born on this day in 1947! ❤️ #quoteoftheday - #regrann
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
This quote is spot on with my recent desire to lessen my time on social media, television, and my weird obsession with word games. Yes, people. I am that nerdy . . . (7 words, crossword puzzles, vocabulary games and grammar games!) I'd like to believe that brain games are more of a treasure, but the truth is that sifting through trash and treasures isn't as clear as I thought it would be. · What if my Grandma sends me a message or makes a comment on FB and I don't see it? I love that woman and always respond to her comments immediately. (Happy 93rd Birthday tomorrow Grandma!🎁) · Is reading the news online considered a type of social media? · What about email? · Is watching the news on the television a treasure or is it trash? (Does TMZ count as news? Kidding.) · Am I "gaming" too much if I make one move per game on Words With Friends once a day? And the comments . . . I have to respond- Right? I realize that some of these examples may seem strange, even a bit silly, but trying to find the right balance is not easy. I'm starting to long for simpler times. · The internet and cell phones were non-existent when I was young. · Email was in its infancy when I was in the mission field so we didn't use it. · Video games entered my world in my early teens but I lost interest after the hype died down. · TV was boring. Cartoons were aired on Saturday morning so my brothers and I watched the one hour segment and then played outside. · See? Simple. I'm beginning to discover that this new balance I'm striving for is going to come down to what feels right. I won't have a perfect balance and I'll probably get caught up in a hearty game of 7 words; however, if I discover that I can survive without reading David Beckham's daily posts on IG, I'll pat myself on the back and give my new balance an 'A' for effort. #trashortreasure #simplicity
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
"I smile because you're my brother. I laugh because there's nothing you can do about it." ―Author Unknown · When your baby brother let's you talk his ear off for over an hour, you know he is heaven-sent! @greenbai_packers is so good to me. He is patient, he doesn't judge me and he never puts me down. He's one of the good ones and I feel honored and blessed to call him my brother.
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