tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253433413167517012024-03-12T17:37:12.672-06:00The Schmalz FamilyForever, For Always, and No Matter WhatStacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02158562392516716499noreply@blogger.comBlogger651125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325343341316751701.post-1465003525999537702013-01-02T19:26:00.002-07:002013-01-06T15:53:30.920-07:00My last post...at least on this blog!<br />
Thanks to Google, I can no longer post pictures on this blog. Apparently there is a limit to how many photos you can post and what is a blog without pictures? I started our new family blog. I feel like a failure beings I didn't finish my goal of posting everyday of 2012 like I set out to do. In my defense, I have been a little insane lately and way too emotional for typing. I will bring you up to speed on our new blog. <a href="http://schmalzseven.blogspot.com/"><span style="background-color: white; color: blue;">schmalzseven.blogspot.com</span></a>. It is a work in progress and I am not a very good writer, but it's the story of me and the six best things that have ever happened to me. Enjoy if you want to know what goes on in my little brain.<br />
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Oh yeah... <br />
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Happy New Year!<br />
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My 3 top goals for 2013...<br />
*Have a more positive attitude toward myself. Particularly my body. I am so grateful that I am a strong healthy girl that has a body that works. Who cares what it looks like? Okay, I do...but I am trying to be more positive!<br />
*I am going to try really really hard not to yell so much. Yep, my name is Stacy and I am a yeller. 'Time doth softly sweetly glide when there's love at home!'<br />
*I have a feeling that this year is not going to be any easier than the last, but I need to change my attitude and have more courage. I know it's going to get even harder, but gosh darn it, I will face whatever is dealt with gratitude for everything I have been given, even if it's something hard. <br />
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Love ya peeps!Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02158562392516716499noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325343341316751701.post-57200741053144931002012-11-26T12:40:00.000-07:002012-11-27T12:40:29.871-07:00Today I am bummed :(I tried to put pictures to all my past gratitude posts and apparently I am "out of space to store photo's on my blog." I had no idea I had a 1GB quota for photo's. Lame! I guess my Picture A Day 2012 Blog will end without a picture a day. What do I do now, start a new blog? <br />
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I am also grateful that I don't have to do journaling the old fashioned way thanks to my atrocious hand writing. I would always be erasing it and rewriting it until it looked perfect and that would never happen and I would end up with nothing... I have loved my blog and being able to post family happenings and my crazy thoughts and then be able to bind it all into a blog book that is my journal.Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02158562392516716499noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325343341316751701.post-27168561937581474062012-11-25T22:31:00.000-07:002012-12-01T23:08:30.743-07:00Today I am grateful that sometimes I feel sad...did I just say that? It is so easy to be grateful for all the good stuff in our lives...all the stuff that makes us feel good...but we can't always feel good, right?<br />
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Right now I have two babies with the stomach bug and they have been feeling really crappy for two days and that breaks my heart. Even when they are big, you still feel really sad for your cuties when they are sick :(<br />
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Sometimes we feel bad...physically and emotionally. There are things that make us so frustrated and make us cry and make us question everything. There are things that make us feel bad, and down, and just plain crappy... I am grateful for those things. For one, I am grateful that I don't always feel sad, but when I do, like today, I am grateful that I pretty much can work through those sad feeling, and those times help me realize how amazing my life really is. I don't know why I have been feeling so low lately...my life has really changed the past little while. I feel sad that my parents are really struggling with their health. I feel sad that friends I felt I would always have-have pulled away and aren't so close, partly my fault, I know. Then there is the busyness that is now my life that I have been trying to adjust to and not sure I will ever get used to...It's life, and sometimes it hurts and it is lonely even with a house full of my little friends. The lowest of lows makes the good and rich times in my life that much
more uplifting. The rough, uncertain times enhance the moments of joy
exponentially! (Big word...I wasn't even sure quite how to spell it!)<br />
I hate to admit it, but I have been doing some pretty good wallowing in my self pity lately and trust me, it's not pretty. It is time to figure out how to shake it...I am lucky to be reminded today that I needed to embrace the lows and allow the lessons I needed to learn come into my life.<br />
Sad times occur to allow us to really appreciate the goodness and beauty
that surrounds us every day and, for that, I am truly, truly blessed
and grateful!Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02158562392516716499noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325343341316751701.post-43046269160661467982012-11-24T11:43:00.000-07:002012-11-27T11:55:33.266-07:00Today I am grateful that I get to be a mother and wifeI know I have individually expressed my gratitude for my best peeps, but today I was again reminded as my nearly 17 year old son came and gave me the tightest squeeze and told me that he was grateful for me and he was so happy that I raised him up right... how awesome it is to be a mom. I love my family so much! I can say it a million times and shout it from the tallest rooftop how much I love them and it still wouldn't be enough. The best jewels in the world are these kids of mine hanging on my neck and giving me hugs. They are a product of my best decision EVER and HE is the love of my life and I am so, so grateful for my best friend and husband.<br />
Boy, we have it good! Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02158562392516716499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325343341316751701.post-14158407577626544542012-11-23T11:32:00.000-07:002012-11-27T11:33:47.049-07:00Today I am grateful for SOPHIE!Instead of going to black Friday sales that I know she really wanted to do, this cute girl celebrated "white Friday" with one of her best girlfriends at the temple doing baptisms for the dead. She is an awesome example to me in so many areas and I am pretty sure she teaches me more than I teach her. She is who I want to be like when I grow up...Smart, spiritual, caring, patient, BEAUTIFUL inside and out, and a great friend to whomever needs one. I love my Sophie girl and I am so honored to be her mother.Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02158562392516716499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325343341316751701.post-71684261066339918702012-11-22T11:24:00.000-07:002012-11-27T11:25:51.959-07:00Today I am grateful that I am an AmericanI was born in the greatest country on earth. She’ll
always be the greatest country in my mind, no matter what stupid and/or
evil things some of her people and governments may do. This country is
so vast and beautiful, and even though we may forget or take it for
granted, she was and is founded on life, liberty, and the pursuit of
happiness.<br />
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING ALL...I AM THANKFUL FOR <span style="font-size: large;">YOU! </span>Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02158562392516716499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325343341316751701.post-2132686083364442592012-11-21T10:39:00.000-07:002012-11-27T11:19:00.154-07:00Today I am grateful for this beautiful world!This amazing little blue marble of a planet that is filled with all sorts of life and beauty, and that you can find that beauty in everything. It is such a gift for us to enjoy and marvel in and if you take the time to really look you can see something absolutely amazing everyday.<br />
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<br />Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02158562392516716499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325343341316751701.post-37126103147344043322012-11-20T15:37:00.000-07:002012-11-27T11:18:00.092-07:00Today I am grateful for my Grayson!<br />
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My perfectionist<br />
My athlete<br />
My scholar<br />
My Harry Potter addict (this week, next week it will be something else)<br />
My handsome, spiritual, driven, kind, caring boy<br />
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My SUNSHINE! <br />
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<br />Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02158562392516716499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325343341316751701.post-60599866512629144152012-11-19T20:24:00.000-07:002012-11-27T11:17:20.628-07:00Today I am grateful for my health... <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">and </span></span><span style="font-size: small;">that I rarely get sick<span style="font-size: small;">.</span> I <span style="font-size: small;">am grateful that I </span>can run<span style="font-size: small;"> and</span> <span style="font-size: small;">I love <span style="font-size: small;">the feeling of my heart beating hard in my chest and feeling sore after a hard <span style="font-size: small;">workout</span>. I know I am strong...wished that it showed a bit more on the outside...</span></span>I might not look like much, but I am so grateful that</span></span></span> I at least have the desire to try to be healthy. I will never be on the cover of fitness magazine and I wont ever feel cute in a swimsuit that's for sure, but at least I am trying and I am grateful for the healthy, functioning body I have been blessed with. Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02158562392516716499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325343341316751701.post-83186549265458348512012-11-18T19:41:00.000-07:002012-11-27T11:16:51.452-07:00Today I am grateful for Sundays<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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And even though they aren't what they used to be (and I miss those Sundays) they are still what I need. I am so grateful that I get to sit next to my awesome kids every Sunday at church and feel the Spirit and feel peace. I am grateful for the three worthy priesthood holders in my home. I am grateful for young women's, and young men's, and the primary program of the church and that each and every one of my children have awesome teachers and leaders to help them gain a testimony and to learn the gospel, and that they give of their own precious time to do so. Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02158562392516716499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325343341316751701.post-18303000699855263462012-11-17T09:13:00.000-07:002012-11-27T11:16:06.603-07:00Today I am grateful for awesome friends!!!<div style="text-align: center;">
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I am pretty sure that nobody on earth loves each other more than Xandi and Stacy Schmaz love each other! Ever since I was a little girl and through my teenage years I remember wishing on fallen eyelashes, birthday candles, and even the first star out in the night sky for someone who loves me with his whole heart. For a best friend who believes in the same things I believe in. For a partner... Well guess what? I am one lucky girl and I am so blessed because my wish came true. He is everything that makes me a better me. He is my best friend. He takes care of me and he loves me unconditionally, and best of all, he forgives me. NO we aren't perfect. We aren't always getting things right, but we have learned a lot from our mistakes over the past 19 years of marriage, and I am grateful that we never give up on what we have together. Love, true love.Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02158562392516716499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325343341316751701.post-88765070374993900172012-11-15T21:28:00.000-07:002012-11-27T11:15:33.105-07:00Today I am grateful...For my big bathtub, for Advil and for back rubs.<br />
I am grateful for Rebecca and that she takes the time to come teach the girls piano and that she still comes even though I am delinquent on my payments...She is a pretty awesome aunt to my kids and we love her!<br />
I am grateful that the hubs didn't break his ankle last night at the trampoline park on his first activity as bishop with the youth. <br />
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And I am grateful for my bed. I love my bed!<br />
<br />Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02158562392516716499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325343341316751701.post-915343750547566062012-11-14T21:56:00.000-07:002012-11-27T11:15:12.419-07:00Today I am grateful for everything that makes my life easier.From my washing machine and dryer, cars, computers, to my crock-pot and running water that can be hot or cold depending on what I need, just from flipping a handle. Flushing toilets. Grocery stores stocked full of whatever we may need. My cell phone. Electricity to light our world and power our gadgets, and a furnace to keep us warm in the winter and an air conditioner to keep us cool in the summer. Man, are we blessed...and just a little bit spoiled. I am grateful.Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02158562392516716499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325343341316751701.post-32873112061393837652012-11-13T22:24:00.000-07:002012-11-27T11:14:36.663-07:00Today I am grateful for GAVIN!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> He is one of my dearest friends<span style="font-size: small;">. I miss him when he is off to work or hanging out with his friends and have come to appreciate the little moments we have to<span style="font-size: small;">gether, and those are the times that he is probably making me laugh with his witty insight. He is one of the funniest<span style="font-size: small;">, lovi<span style="font-size: small;">ng, kindest, hugiest kids I know and I am so grateful for him.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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and he <span style="font-size: small;">earned so<span style="font-size: small;">me brownie points today when he </span></span>ran to the gas station and brought me this because he knew I really needed it. CFDC just for the burn of it!<br />
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<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}" style="font-size: small;"><span class="userContent"><span style="font-weight: normal;">and then I ran across this quote on the internet and it seemed to fit the question of the day for me. Am I focusing my attentions in the right place or am I so caught up in things of the world that I can't take with me? All I know is that I try hard everyday to be my best me, but every reminder is welcomed because I need a lot of help in that department. I am so grateful for that help given in unexpected places like books and the internet.</span></span></span></h5>
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we have, what we wish we had – ambitions fulfilled, ambitions
disappointed … investments won, investments lost … elections won,
elections lost – these things may occupy our attention, but they do not
define us. And each of them is subject to the vagaries and serendipities
of life. Our relationship with our Maker, however, depends on none of
this. It is entirely in our control, for He is always at the door, and
knocks for us. Our worldly successes cannot be guaranteed, but our
ability to achieve spiritual success is entirely up to us, thanks to the
grace of God. The best advice I know is to give those worldly things
your best but never your all, reserving the ultimate hope for the only
one who can grant it.”</span> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Mitt Romney</span><br /> </h5>
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<span style="font-size: large;">for the land of the <b>free</b>, because of the <b>brave</b>!</span></div>
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<br />Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02158562392516716499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325343341316751701.post-43368838598961266942012-11-10T08:59:00.000-07:002012-11-27T11:12:48.100-07:00Today I am grateful that my kids love each other!whether they are playing in the snow together for hours like today, or helping each other with homework without being asked, or the times when I catch them being sweet to each other for no reason at all like last night when Sophie took the time to play with Lanie and teach her a new hand rhyme, It does my heart good as a mother and it makes me feel like I have done something good. I really am so blessed...<br />
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The kids are SO grateful for the snow today, and that it's SATURDAY and they can PLAY in it for as long as they can stand the cold!<br />
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for our second set of kiddos...the littles...# 4 and 5...<span style="font-size: large;">Delanie and Gentry!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">They both give great hugs.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">They still let me hold them and love on them.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">They make me <span style="font-size: small;">smile</span> everyday.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span>They make me laugh everyday.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">They<span style="font-size: small;"> both give <span style="font-size: small;">the best back rubs and tickles.</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">They <span style="font-size: small;">are both so willing to help make dinn<span style="font-size: small;">er <span style="font-size: small;">and sometimes even<span style="font-size: small;"> help</span></span> clean up the dishes.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<br />Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02158562392516716499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325343341316751701.post-89551939917029343422012-11-08T20:25:00.000-07:002012-11-27T11:11:29.890-07:00Today I am grateful for our jobsI know I complain a lot about not wanting to go to work, but as far as jobs go I have a pretty sweet gig to only have to go to work a couple days each week. I am also very grateful that Xandi works so hard to provide for our family and that Fidelity Investments has been such a great and stable job for him over the past 19 or so years. <span style="font-size: large;">We don't need much, we just need enough</span>...and thanks to our employment, we have just that.<br />
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Also, Gavin answered his date. He filled this tin full of Extra gum and written on seven pieces of gum was -I COULDN'T CHEWS A BETTER DATE. YES!- and so she had to unwrap every piece of gum and put them in order.<br />
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<br />Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02158562392516716499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325343341316751701.post-18774205101052158342012-11-07T09:33:00.000-07:002012-11-27T11:07:14.693-07:00Today I am grateful for this quote <h5 class="uiStreamMessage userContentWrapper" data-ft="{"type":1,"tn":"K"}">
<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="userContent"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="userContent">"Men
may fail in this country, earthquakes may come, seas may heave beyond
their bounds, there may be great drought, disaster, and hardship, but
this nation, founded on principles laid down by men whom God raised up,
will never fail.<br /> This is the cradle of humanity, where life on this
earth began in the Garden of Eden. This is the place of the new
Jerusalem. This is the place that the Lord said is favored above all
other nations in all the world. This is the place where the Savior will
come to His temple. This is the favored land in all the world. Yes, I
repeat, men may fail, but this nation won't fail. I have faith in
America; you and I must have faith in America, if we understand the
teachings of the gospel of Jesus Christ. We are living in a day when we
must pay heed to these challenges.<br /> I plead with you NOT to preach
pessimism. Preach that this is the greatest country in all the world.
This is the favored land. This is the land of our forefathers. It is the
nation that will stand despite whatever trials or crises it may yet
have to pass through." -Harold B. Lee</span></span></span></h5>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="userContent"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> <span style="font-size: small;">I will not preach pessimism. I do believe we live in the greatest coun<span style="font-size: small;">try ever. I am so blessed to have all that I have and I thank my <span style="font-size: small;">Father in Heaven everyday for every bit of it<span style="font-size: small;"> including the blessings of living in this land. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></h5>
Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02158562392516716499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325343341316751701.post-72523428747771929582012-11-06T11:15:00.001-07:002012-11-27T11:06:45.963-07:00Today I am grateful that I get to vote!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's a close race today, and a day that will change history no matter who you vote for. I am praying hard that the people of this nation may choose wisely and that we will be blessed as a country. What an awesome privilege we have to cast our votes. People die still for this right, and to protect this right, and to have equality in this right, and I hope we always have this right. </div>
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SO,choose wisely my friends, and know that I will still love you, no matter what!</div>
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<br />Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02158562392516716499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325343341316751701.post-91342124341346981482012-11-05T22:56:00.000-07:002012-11-27T11:06:08.900-07:00Today I am grateful for getting to be involved in my kiddos lives, and how FUN it is to be a mom to teenagers! <div style="text-align: center;">
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<br />Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02158562392516716499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325343341316751701.post-30631838407646964992012-11-04T13:30:00.000-07:002012-11-27T11:04:22.468-07:00Today I am grateful for my testimony of my Savior, Jesus Christ.<div style="text-align: center;">
He is my friend, and I love Him, and everyday I am trying to be a little more like Him.</div>
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Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02158562392516716499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325343341316751701.post-66790669534215772742012-11-03T12:22:00.000-06:002012-11-27T11:04:41.913-07:00Today I am grateful that we had absolutely NOTHING to do this morning...except banana pancakes and a nap! Been a long time coming, and it was everything that I dreamed. Especially after Xandi declared to me that he would be tackling the closet, and he followed through. Two DI bags and an organized closet is my kind of romance.<br />
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♥ days like today!Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02158562392516716499noreply@blogger.com0