After dinner we went to Temple Square to see the lights with Dave's sister Tara, her boyfriend Kelly and Dave's mom. It was cold but beautiful!
Saturday, December 15, 2007
{Birthday Dinner} {Lights}
Tomorrow is my mother-in-laws birthday. Tonight we took her to dinner. It was so amazing for her to have all of her kids together, Dave and his siblings had drifted apart for a while but things have been mended. I commented to Dave on the way home tonight how much fun they are to hang out with
After dinner we went to Temple Square to see the lights with Dave's sister Tara, her boyfriend Kelly and Dave's mom. It was cold but beautiful!
After dinner we went to Temple Square to see the lights with Dave's sister Tara, her boyfriend Kelly and Dave's mom. It was cold but beautiful!
Friday, December 14, 2007
{Elf Yourself!}, {Gratitude Friday}
Jenn made this for her kids and I thought it was hilarious. I couldn't pass it up to make one for us.
http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1394379604
This week I am grateful for:
1. Dave, he is home again and makes me laugh!
2. Sharman for sending me the "Three Sisters" gift
3. The fact that it is Friday! This week went way too long
4. I can't go each week without saying how grateful I am for my healthy family
5. My sister. She is the one I can call to cheer me up.
http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1394379604
This week I am grateful for:
1. Dave, he is home again and makes me laugh!
2. Sharman for sending me the "Three Sisters" gift
3. The fact that it is Friday! This week went way too long
4. I can't go each week without saying how grateful I am for my healthy family
5. My sister. She is the one I can call to cheer me up.
Thursday, December 13, 2007
{Sweet Gift}
A wonderful friend of my mom's, Sharman Hafen, sent me the sweetest gift today. It is called "Three Sisters" by Cynthia Webb
When my mom was alive she spent a lot of time with 2 really wonderful ladies. Sharman Hafen and Terry Roberts. So when they found this saying it fit them perfectly. It says, "A tribute to sisters, mothers, daughters, and friends, be they bound by blood or by love."
When my mom past away they shared this cute saying to me and my sister and gave us this pin. I wear it everyday on my coat. To me it represents me, my mom, and my sister.
When my mom was alive she spent a lot of time with 2 really wonderful ladies. Sharman Hafen and Terry Roberts. So when they found this saying it fit them perfectly. It says, "A tribute to sisters, mothers, daughters, and friends, be they bound by blood or by love."
When my mom past away they shared this cute saying to me and my sister and gave us this pin. I wear it everyday on my coat. To me it represents me, my mom, and my sister.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
{Memory Tuesday}
WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST JOY, YOUR GREATEST SORROW?
My greatest joy of course are my kids! Even though they put me to the ultimate sanity test they are the loves of my life. I never knew unconditional love until I held them in my arms for the first time. I love watching them grow and learn.
My other greatest joy is my husband. We struggled for a while at the beginning of our marriage but I wouldn't trade it for anything because we have developed such a wonderful relationship. He is my best friend and my soul mate.
My greatest sorrow is the death of my mother. I never had anyone really close to me pass away before, so I wasn't prepared for the hurt and devastation death causes. It has been 4 years and it feels like it was yesterday. I miss the unconditional love that she gave me and my family.
My greatest joy of course are my kids! Even though they put me to the ultimate sanity test they are the loves of my life. I never knew unconditional love until I held them in my arms for the first time. I love watching them grow and learn.
My other greatest joy is my husband. We struggled for a while at the beginning of our marriage but I wouldn't trade it for anything because we have developed such a wonderful relationship. He is my best friend and my soul mate.
My greatest sorrow is the death of my mother. I never had anyone really close to me pass away before, so I wasn't prepared for the hurt and devastation death causes. It has been 4 years and it feels like it was yesterday. I miss the unconditional love that she gave me and my family.
Friday, December 7, 2007
{Crazy Snow!} {Gratitude Friday}
This is what it looks like as we speak in my neck of the woods! The snowflakes are bigger than I have ever seen them before and it is coming down fast!
This week I am grateful for:
1. My family being healthy and happy.
2. McKay and Garrett's teachers, things are really starting to come easy for them
3. Not procrastinating and getting most of my Christmas shopping done already.
4. Having a great job
5. A beautiful place to live. These pictures were taken in Provo Canyon.
Deer Creek Reservoir
Bridalveil Falls
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
{Memory Tuesday} {Birthday Wishes}
DESCRIBE A CHILDHOOD CHRISTMAS
The first thing that stands out in my mind is when my mom would sew pajamas. They were usually long nightgowns! So fun, I loved it. She would even go as far as to make a matching pair for my dolls.
On Christmas Eve my mom would come in our room and read "Twas the night before Christmas" My brothers and sister would go to bed and scream in our pillows we were so excited!
In the morning all the kids would have to wake up mom and dad. We couldn't go into the family room without them. My dad would take his time getting out of bed, getting dressed. Then he would proceed to go turn the Christmas Tree lights on, even build a fire in our fireplace before we were able to come out and see what Santa brought. It was torture! Fun torture!
My parents always made christmas fun, even when I was the only child in the house. Santa came no matter how old we were.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my step-mom VICKIE! BIG 6 0!
The first thing that stands out in my mind is when my mom would sew pajamas. They were usually long nightgowns! So fun, I loved it. She would even go as far as to make a matching pair for my dolls.
On Christmas Eve my mom would come in our room and read "Twas the night before Christmas" My brothers and sister would go to bed and scream in our pillows we were so excited!
In the morning all the kids would have to wake up mom and dad. We couldn't go into the family room without them. My dad would take his time getting out of bed, getting dressed. Then he would proceed to go turn the Christmas Tree lights on, even build a fire in our fireplace before we were able to come out and see what Santa brought. It was torture! Fun torture!
My parents always made christmas fun, even when I was the only child in the house. Santa came no matter how old we were.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my step-mom VICKIE! BIG 6 0!
Saturday, December 1, 2007
{Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow}
I love this time of year! New snow! It's only December so right now it is fun but give me a few months and I will be ready for summer again.
We also have a huge dirt pile in our backyard. What an awsome sledding hill! Just give it a few more good snow storms and it will be perfect.
And the day wouldn't be complete without a snowball fight!
What a fun day we had!!
This is a beautiful view from our backyard. Looks like another storm is rolling in.
We also have a huge dirt pile in our backyard. What an awsome sledding hill! Just give it a few more good snow storms and it will be perfect. And the day wouldn't be complete without a snowball fight!What a fun day we had!!
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