Cousins in the kitchen, trying to get ready for a meal, and the kitchen sink is getting busy!

Ellen, with Ethan & Rowan playing with them. She is such a great mom!

 Greg & Ellen trying to get their family picture taken!

 Lauren, Connor, and Landon. They are all tall, and it must come from their dad!

 Allison & Max. Max is getting so big and will be a great older brother.

I have some great family and the 4th of July weekend, was just what was needed I think for most of the family. Some people had to return home early because of jobs and because of how far they had traveled, but it was great to be together as a family for a little bit. We all have fun talking and hanging out together, especially the older grandchildren. One night, we ended up talking about social media, and whether it is bad or good.  One of my cousins, decided to list the pro's for Twitter, which I will most likely never use, because I don't like, and I already have facebook, which is good enough for me, for the time being. I was just a great time, and I really hope that everybody had fun.

Music

So, for those who don't know and those that do know, I'm a big music fan, and it really depends on my mood as to what I would like to listen to. There are certain songs that are always my favorites to listen to, and other times, I just would like to listen to certain artists. If I'm thinking about a guy that is wonderful, then certain music applies, also if I'm listening to music, that makes me think of certain guys then, I will try to remember that song, because it may bring back memories about fun times with a wonderful guy. In the past I have made mix cd's because I only like maybe one or two songs from an artist, and feel like it would be a waste to buy the whole cd when I only like two songs on the whole thing. That is probably a huge reason as to why I like iTunes, and am really glad when I can buy one song, instead of a whole cd.I can't stand people who listen to crap, especially rap. I tolerate certain things because I have to, but other times, it just drives me crazy to listen to certain things.I like country music, some punk rock, pop/ R&B, and some classical.
I have tons of music, and sometimes it is hard to decide what to listen to, and it all depends on the mood that I'm in. I was looking at my cd case and realized that probably about half of it is burned cd's and it is always interesting to see what I have listened to over the years.

Dating..ugh.. Again?!

I was having a really interesting discussion with my cousin about dating recently and how it seems pointless after a certain point. If somebody of the opposite sex, doesn't bother to notice that fact that you look really nice, then what is the point of trying to date that person, even if you maybe interested in them, and they show that they are interested in you? I have found that sometimes it is just easier to not have to worry about dating. Worrying about the fact that I might not get asked out is hard,and it drives me a little crazy. Worrying about certain people and wondering if they are going to ask me out, drives me crazy and makes me wonder what I first saw in them. I watch different people and all the dates that they have, and it does make me a little jealous. I don't want to hear about your love life, or your relationship status, while I'm so very single and will probably be that way for a while. I haven't ever really had a real date, and been asked out by a really nice gentlemen, who also showed interest in me and I returned their interest. I'm in my mid-20's (I'm really 27) and it just sucks that I don't have any major dating prospects on the horizon, and even in the near future. I had hoped for a while that a certain guy would want to take me out, but that idea has really past, as he doesn't really even care to really talk to me. I have wondered after a certain point, if I will get married before I get out of my 20's, which right now, doesn't seem to be happening or even close to happening. I wonder how I portray myself when I'm around certain people, especially when I'm around certain guys that are just good guys and that I would like to be dating. I would like a guy that will make me smile and that seeing me smile, makes him happy. I would like a guy that treats me right, and that knows that I respect him for the person that he is. I would like a guy that is a Return Missionary, and I know that may be hard thing to find, but to me it is important. I would like to have a guy that knows the importance of a temple marriage and all the great blessings that come along with it. I don't think it is to much to ask for a wonderful guy, that has some great qualities, and will treat me great and appreciate me for the person that I am, instead of trying to change me into a person that will only please them. 

I hate dating and that is probably why I haven't gone on any real dates, and probably never will!