Looking south

Let the water flow

what we have been up to

We are in the heat of May. Don’t worry, it’s not literally hot—Its barely even warm actually. We are in the heat of the end of the school year, and the ever hovering question as to how the grades will pan out. Joseph got a new job that he is training for 7 hours a day for the next 2 weeks! I hardly see him. Kimmie is busy with school, (she graduates in August) Kneaders, and an internship she has with a physical therapist office near our home. Dave is going to be out of town much of the month, and we are of course closing in on the missionary preparation. Oddly, the bishopric hasn’t mentioned a farewell talk for Aubrey yet. I’m not sure what to do about it. We are new here…. It’s not my place….. 8)
We are also fulfilling a commitment on one of the negotiation points of moving to this home. A part of the lot was kind of wilderness area, and not really usable. The boys wanted a place for the trampoline, and we told them we could clear out the wilderness area to give our yard some romping space. We have a few machines out there and the work is progressing even though there is a lot of rain. There was a water feature started out in the yard, which we are going to fully finish and hopefully not regret 
It will be beautiful. I always thought the previous owner, Laurie did a great job with her choices on the plants in the yard. But this spring there is a lot of maintenance that needs to be done. I’m not a plant person. I am not a sun person, and I’m not a mud, bugs, or grime person. But, David is out of town, so I am tackling it myself. Thankfully Aubrey is more than happy to help and she is brilliant. (I do get a little aggression out with the clippers its true) I fear that because I’ve done it once, the job will now be mine……. Oh please no. So here’s a few pictures of my work. I really should have taken before pictures, but please know it was a nightmare before Aub and I took care of it!

A sister missionary shower

Last week my family, my big family honored Aubrey with the very first ever Sister Missionary Shower. We have had several Shirt and Tie parties for the Elders leaving from our family, but AJ is the first Sister representing us. It was such a fun time with yummy food and plenty of Sister Missionary type gifts. Here’s a few pictures for ya.

Once again, a gentle lesson from a stranger.

I'm not sure its appropriate that I write these thoughts.  They have been heavily on my mind, and my heart.  Just the other day there was a recent happening in our community that has been fore front in my mind.  Several loved ones are closer to the situation than me certainly, but as any human being, the compassion I feel is deep.  This was pasted on facebook, so I don't feel like I am breaching any privacy in posting it here. 

As many of you know Wendy passed away Saturday night April 30, 2011. There have been many questions asked about the details of her passing. Instead of having Denny recount the events over and over again the details are being posting here on Wendy’s facebook page and soon on their family blog @ dennyandwendy.blogspot.com.


Saturday started as a normal day. Wendy and her family had fun attending Dallin’s soccer game in the morning, she played with her family all day, and ended the day with a fun church activity. After putting the kids down for the night Wendy and Denny laid in bed together and watched some television and talked excitedly about their future plans with Denny’s recent acceptance into medical school. Around 9:30 pm Wendy complained about lower back pain. She got out of bed and started pacing the room to try and relieve the pain when she told Denny that something was seriously wrong and then she collapsed to the ground. Denny immediately jumped to her aid. Wendy wasn’t breathing so Denny started CPR and chest compressions and continued until the paramedics arrived. Wendy was transported by ambulance to American Fork hospital where they performed an emergency C-section to try and save her baby girl. Wendy was pronounced dead shortly after they took the baby. The baby, Maylee Wendy Mack, was in critical condition and was flown to the NICU at IMC in Murray. Little Maylee continued on life support until early Monday morning where after a beautiful blessing given to her by her father the breathing tubes were removed and she quietly and peacefully slipped away to be with her mother.


Our hearts are broken with the loss of these two precious lives.


Wendy is survived by her husband Denny and their three children; Dallin (6), Kenna (4), and Evan (2).


There is nothing more important to Wendy than family and at this time her little family needs your help. Due to Wendy being born with a heart condition a life insurance policy on Wendy was out of reach for this young family. Medical bills are sure to come on top of the normal day to day expenses. We can provide a little relief for Denny and the kids by donating financial assistance giving them time together to heal without a stress that daily life brings. A memorial fund has been set up at Wells Fargo under the name “Wendy Kimball Mack Memorial”. Please take the time to donate at your nearest Wells Fargo Branch. You can also make a donation through paypal.com @ account "hoverlover75@yahoo.com" which is Denny’s brother’s account and then all donations will be transferred from there into the memorial fund. No donation is too small!


You are very loved Wendy and little Maylee! You will be deeply missed!

I didn't know this family at all, yet sweet Wendy is teaching me.  She's teaching me and reminding me the truth, and of my gratitude, for forever families.  She's teaching me that my "worries of the day" are so livable and doable.  She's teaching me to build my faith on the rock of my Savior so that when the dark clouds crash and and the storms descend, I can be reassured of eternal peace and a loving God.  And though all may seem hopeless there is a bigger plan and a wiser purpose for things that happen here on earth. 

David may be committed to giving a presentation in Canada on the 25th, (the day we were supposed to go to Disneyland j/k) water came out Jacobs electrical outlet last night when I was taking a bath (?!),
grades from LHS are a little worrisome,
we cant get our family together for family pictures before the mission,
life is full of inconveniences and problems---- 
but they are so okay, so livable. 

My life is beautiful, full of beautiful and loving people.  Things are wonderful.  Thank you Wendy for reminding me.  I pray for the peace of your husband and your parents and your big family.  My heart is heavy for them.

Day whatever 19? 20? Whatever

A favorite memory. Yep our engagement photo!! Love love love it. Davies brother in law took our pictures for us at Bridal Veil Falls in June or July 1983. On that afternoon he accidentally dropped his lens cap in the little pond where he was standing on rocks to get a nice shot of us. He told us it had fallen and the water was kind of swirling and moving. He reached down to to see if he could find it and he pulled it right up- cool miracle. But that isn't the best memory part, just a fun little memory. The best part is how happy I was to e engaged to my good husband!
What! A! Catch!!
This last weekend I saw lots of tv coverage of a royal wedding. The bride was beautiful, her dress was gorgeous and classic, her wedding guests were plentiful and famous, her chapel was traditional and majestic and her groom would one day be a king of their country. But, sorry Kate, I really took the prize when I got married. My dress cost 100.00 and it was sewn by my loving mother. My wedding guests all really cared about me and my David and our eternal union. my "chapel" was built by pioneer forefathers and was and is very sacred. My groom will someday be king of a celestial country, and his vows with me were also with God, and David will be honorable to all those vows.
What an amazing blessing and memory!

Look what came in the mail

So! We are inside the one month mark on the countdown to the big MTC date. It's hitting both Aubrey and I. Part of me is so ready for her to get on her way! Get to that mission experience! But part of me is kinda faltering. I've been reading other missionary's blogs that are serving in AJs mission, and they refer to all the rain there--- and it's now May--- and old memories of the past creep in.
It's a test I tell you. I've already decided to give this heartache to God, but I have to keep reminding myself.
So! We are checking off things on the list and almost ready!! It really is exciting. I realized this month that I now enter into the Missionary Mom phase of my life. I've seen sisters and friends do this over and over and now it's my turn to be string and faithful and 100% whole wheat! This is my goal. I'll try to wither my sniveling over sensitive inexperienced part of my self away--- hope I get to go to Disneyland

Watch out pride TV

Last night, Joseph was messing with the fancy video camera that belongs to the high school. He had used it earlier in the week to make a video to ask a girl to prom. So while he had the camera up, I started talking to the turned off camera like it was taping for the prom-girl. I said something like "ok he's asked you out but I expect you to wear a modest dress. My son doesnt need any distractions from a girl that he thinks so much off. The world shows so much...." yak yak yak. You get the idea. Well as quick as a wink Joseph said. I need to make a film about mothers day. Can I just ask you some questions about mothers day for Pride TV? Pride tv is part of what they play during second period for the whole school as they make announcements. So with 30 seconds of preparations we made a little film. He says it will play tomorrow at LHS. After we were done, I thought of all the other things I could have said. Oh well. Joseph did end the video with giving me a kiss in the cheek. Wonder if that will make the editing cut. I'll try and pos the video if I can get it. I'll let you know.
The picture is of the video camera screen. Didn't come out very good

I so love my brother

Now and then I go out to lunch with my parents. Often one or more of my siblings can come with us. The other day Jim met us at Jason's deli. It's always fun to talk to everyone but that day at Jason's was truly wonderful. For some reason we chose a table near the salad bar, the ice cream dispenser and the drink refill station. As we were eating we noticed the quality of the different peoples ice cream cones. Some were really pathetic, while others were almost professional. Jim and I started rating the ice cream cones that passed our way. Eventually Jim got a rating system going and as the ice cream passed us he would hold up the score. Unfortunately, no one besides us noticed the game. we did laugh a lot. I do admit we were easier in the male contestants--- we started thinking about rating the salads but that wasn't nearly as fun. It's true what my parents told me my whole life, my siblings are my best friends.

More of Memories day 4

I had to include this picture

Making memories day 4

Today we went to the SLC temple. We all had a nice experience. Later Aubrey and I asked if we could see the brides room. That is where I went before I was sealed to Dave. ;) it was so nice. The temple wasn't busy at all. In fact there were no marriages done today so it was all very calm and perfect for a little family outing. We ended up walking around temple square and going to get tasty italian sandwiches as Granatos, then to look around the gateway shopping area. We looked around a bit then I went over to barnes and noble. We had seen steve in the apple store so we knew the clarks were nearby but I had no idea where Laura and Jack were. As I was browsing, I heard a little guy kinda fussing and I thought it sounded like Jack. The best moment of the day was when I saw Laura and Jack and Aubrey all together but they didn't see me. When Jack spotted me before the girls he yelled Gamma! Laura let him down and he came over, took my hand to show me the awesome train they had. Unfortunately, he had other things to do so he and his mom left for a bit. Later we all got to see the train table and it WAS very amazing.

Making memories day 3

Tuesday was all about sleeping in and finding a place to go sledding. We found a spot not far from Brighton and spent a bit of time there. Everyone had a blast and we even got some unexpected sun. We hit a local place for fish tacos after sledding then we all took naps. later, we stomped around main street. We only stopped in three places- the ice cream place, the Rocky Mt chocolate factory and a time share place cause the guy came out and talked to us first. His little office was warm, but we didn't bite at his offer to play the time-share-pitch game~~. Back home we watched cupcake wars while we shares the goods from the chocolate stop ;)

Making memories day 2

Monday we went up to the Olympic park where the competition ski runs are, as well as training facilities. We had a fun interesting time looking around and taking the tour. We later found a little place to eat. It was called Good Thymes I think. Here's Jack kicking back with his favorite beverage and his favorite show, Dora the Explora. Having him here is such a delight. The boys especially love his little 2 yr old ways.

Making memories day one

While planning for our vacation 2011, we came up with the idea to split it into two weeks rather than two weeks in the east, later in the summer. While Aubrey was still here and the boys are out of school we took the opportunity to head up to Park City. I'm not a huge Park City fan but it's close to home. Here's a sample shot from our first day. Ya, built in bunk beds. Jacob had about 1 inch to spare. It ended up that the sister missionary took the bunk. The boys are upstairs in twin beds. This condo is kinda close quarters but it adds to the family togetherness we are after.

Where I've been recently

Last week I spent almost every evening at Lehi High School. Jacob was in the spring musical Titanic. Typically when I go see a show I've never seen before, the whole evening seems to last f o r e v e r! Then, the more I see the show the more I like it, and think about it and start repeating the songs in my head. So it went with this show. Jacob played the part of Herbert Pittman, third officer to the Captain Wednesday night I really felt the emotion and got caught up in the anguish and sadness of the tragedy. The people that were depicted in the show were actual people on the ship. There was no Jack/ Rose people. There was an older couple (Strauss, part owners in Macy's department store) on board that ended up refusing the life boats so they could stay (and therefore die) together. The take home messages for me were that evils of pride and greed and the uselessness of blame. Did honorable men really step aside so women and children could get on the life boats? Did the owner of the Titanic, a selfish "blameless" man, really sneak on the life boat? As I looked at real pictures from April 14, 1912 and the following days my mind naturally went to tragedies that have happened in my life time. Thiughts of innocent peoples death and suffering and their loved ones wondering who has survived and how his thing happened. Japan, NYC, Haiti... There's enough heartache to go around. Some of these things come from evil and greed.
How would I respond in these kind of situations? It's a deep thinking question.
My boy did so well. He had a few solo and several speaking parts. He was very striking on stage and I got several complements on his performance. Though all the rehearsals and expenses and time back and forth is a pain, the final performances are incredibly satisfying. My boy is the tall one in the middle. ;)

It's ok, Dave's not going to be arrested

Got something interest in the mail. A notice that David will have a warrant for his arrest at the end of the month. Apparently he has ignored a parking ticket from when he parked near the HS. During the week--- the work week. hummmm
So the real story came out and now one of my kids is comforting another one of my kids as they both have issues with tickets.

Connie

A few of my recent favorite things

Well, I really like reading other peoples *favorite things*. Unfortunately the one gal that sometimes blogged about some of her favorite things bumped me off her blog-- oh well. So now I share just a few of my newish finds.
* the bodycology bubble bath is the most satisfying bubble bath I've used in my awesome bath tub.
*skintiment in-shower shaving lotion, or maybe moisturizing lotion makes my legs nice and smooth and nice to sleep with rather than the prickly alternative.
*Boogie wipes I found these at Walmart and maybe even at Maceys. They are grape scented baby wipes. My little friend seemed to not mind being cleaned up with these wipes. First time I used them on Jack, he wanted to put them in his mouth. Thankfully, they don't have any flavor because that would cause more problems than they solve.
There ya have it, a few things to try upon my happy recommendation.

Day 17 – your favorite website

hummm, thats a toughie.  I do love Facebook and have been able to catch up with so many friends from the past.  I also love food.com for recipes and recipe reviews, as well as allrecipes.com
I also love blogs that teach me things or inspire me, but I really LOVE blogs of my friends and family.  It feels so great to know more what is going on in their lives.

Getting ready for woman's conference

Thursday was the prep day for BYU s woman's conference. I was there from 9:30-2:00 and again from 5:30- umm 8:30? I came home tired and sore. The evening was spent winding a million sticks with the crocheen thread. We had a lot to do and not many came--- sorry gotta finish later. Baby is here

Im back.  So when not many came, I called my troops in.  Joseph and Jacob came even though it might be awkward for them being the only males there.  Aubrey was with me already.  As we described and got into the project Jacob realized there was a better way to accomplish the task.  He and Joseph went back for the drill. They left about 8 for the promised pay off, and Aub and I stayed until the job was finished.  It was a long good day.

Joseph winding string on the popsicle stick

Jacob figured a drill was the answer

The reward was cafe rio

Day 16 – a song that makes you cry

I had to put this on my auto play playlist.  Sorry Camille for the auto start :) I couldnt figure out how to do a link from youtube.
Hold on my heart from Genesis
I usually cant get through this song with out tearing up.  A dearly loved friend, who has had more broken hearts than I care to count, told me once that this is a song about him.  Nobody should be alone.  No one deserves to be so hurt

Me and a new friend, day 15

Ive been feeling a little sheepish about this post.  Its supposed to be a picture of a new friend and me.  A friend that I have made this year.  I'm not confident enough to ask any of my new friends if I can snap a picture, so I decided Id write about the new friend I have found in Kale.  Yes, the vegetable. 

Aubrey works at a smoothy place and they make green smoothies.   I've come to like them, because its a great easy way to make sure I get my 5 a day in.  Though I always use coupons, they are still kinda pricey, so sometimes I make my own green smoothies at home.  Start with a handful of raw spinach, a few little handfuls of kale (just the curly part, not the stems) any fruit, Ive used a frozen bag combo from Costco, and  a little sweetener.  Aub uses agave, I often use splenda.  Add in enough water and a little ice and blend as smooth as your machine will get it.  Not bad drinking Id say. 

I do have a few new real people friends this year, honestly.  But I guess my closest new friend is really a veggie : /

2 thoughts

Two thoughts,

First, I miss doing a photo of the day entry, (even though I still to to finish uploading photos from December on my other blog)  http://conniesphotoof2010.blogspot.com/  so I might do some "POTD" posts on this blog.

Second thought, be warned that when you go into a store with such a sign, the workers may be a little up tight and slow and rude.  sheesh!!!

Day 14 – a photo of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day

fast answer!  really! flying, hanging out at disneyland, helping OTHER peolpe fly-- just good all around

I was so huffy at MUSIC!

Last night Dave turned a movie on that I had heard of but never seen.  The name totally turned me off before it even began.  It was Space Odyssey 2001.  He told a guy at work he would watch it, if the guy at work would watch a movie Dave wanted him to see.  In the first few minutes, I knew that I was meant to sleep through this movie.  I snuggled in and fell asleep.  I wasn't able to really get to sleep, because the sounds kept waking me up.  I never did hear any voices, just music.  Anyway awhile later, I started having freaky dreams that I attribute to the freaky music in the background.  I was so huffy at that movie.  I couldn't even calm down in my mind. I came out to the family room and watched something else to dissipate the weird feelings I had. I watched Toddlers and Tiaras- that's kind of freaky in its own way I suppose.  Anyway,consider yourself warned.  Don't watch or listen to that movie.  It was so weird I had bad dreams through the night.  You might wonder what movie the other guy had to watch on Dave's recommendation- It was  Princess Bride.

A great find!

So I decided to try and get off one or more of the prescription meds I'm on.  Cholesterol and  high blood pressure, not to mention insulin resistance are some of the problems currently being handled by prescriptions.  They say that if I watch what I eat I might be able to get rid of the problems.  I'm not sure I believe it, but I'm willing to give it a try.  So I'm "watching what I eat" and exercising a little more, but some days I just get as far as getting in my work out clothes and shoes. Anyway, in this quest I have cut out some of my favorite things, but I've recently come across a little gem, or in this case, a few pearls.  four of five of these little chocolates calm down my desire for a twix bar and are light on the guilt factor.  I hear they have a few flavors but all I can find is the mint chocolate and the white chocolate.  The white chocolate isn't nearly as satisfying as the real chocolate.  Its a great little find

We are back to tub toys!

And I couldn't be happier about it!

Day 13

"What's in your purse?"
Instead of being embarrassed of how much was jammed in my purse, I'm going to be proud that as a wife of an engineer I could fit this much in my purse.
I can honestly say my purse isn't so full after this tally. Here it goes

Wallet including ID, cards of all sorts, no money though-
Visiting teaching list
4 receipts
3 pressed powders
2 lipstick
2 chap stick type tubes
3 types of over the counter meds
2 prescription meds
Band aids
8 sticks of gum
1 small notebook
3 pens
3 sets of headphones
$1.93 in change
Coupons for Roberts crafts
2 peppermints
Dental floss
Appointment card
3 tiny chocolates
2 little lotions
1 airborne drink powder
1 cold ease
1 paperclip

A reminder to enjoy

I really miss having my kids being little. I have forgotten so much of each one as they grew up. I hope I enjoyed it as much as I think I did. Today I am at our old Lehi ward building watching Joseph and friends shoot a film festival video. I know the teenage years won't last forever. I gotta enjoy it as much as possible. It's pretty easy to do. I can't stop laughing at these boys.

Shes official!

My girl turned 21 the other day. She's officially the age of a sister missionary. She wanted to lay low on her very day but she had to work part of the day. Unfortunately she was feeling a little sick so our evening plans were postponed. We did get her a few items for her mission and a cute little cupcake from "Dear Lizzy"
I wonder where she will be on her next birthday. I wonder how I will do without her. I wonder how she will grow and change as she serves and becomes a woman of God.

Day whatever- Something I am OCD about

OCD? OCD? well, I dont know if I am OCD about really anything...... really...
BUT! it is true I have my thing with pillows.  Bed pillows.  I mostly want feather pillows, though foam filled ones have a place in my life as well.  We have a lot of pillows.  Sometimes when Dave is out of town, I comfort myself by getting a new pillow or two.  I have yet to get any square euro style pillows.  Hmmmm Dave is going to Canada soon......

Out of control gumm ma

Friday, Laura and I and Jack spent part of the morning together.  We were at Maceys for the cooking class, with my sister Laurie joining us.  After the class we had a little shopping to do so Jack and I walked around together.  At one point, he was on my shoulders and he started to squirm to get down.  I put him on the floor and he grabbed my finger and pulled me over to where there was a fountain for sodas.  Well! of course Gamm ma had to indulge the poor thirsty child, along with a helium balloon.  Last but not least was the candy baa baa near the check out.  He was one happy blue baby! I was a happy happy gamm ma!

Jack and a great Aunt

Jack has been blessed with SOO many people that love him.  My sisters are part of that group.  I was feeling all special and like I had arrived in Jacks life and then, Steve and Laura took Jack to Kristas house one night to be babysat- Jack gelled right in! No worrys being there.  Kristas house is like disneyland for those of you that dont know, plus all the cousins and the fun happy going aunt and uncle. Heres a fun picture of Laurie my sister, charming Jack with a baby app on her Iphone.  So many grandmas in this boys life.  I am so glad he is in my life.

What's old is new again

Our Highland stake is putting on Roadshows this spring.  Jacob is cast in the perfect roll as a "returned missionary" and Joseph has weasled out of all the practices, what ever--- Its fun to watch it all happen and get to know the kids a little better

A new opportunity

A few weeks ago I was asked to help with a committee for BYUs womens conference.  We had our first meeting this past week.  I will be on one of the service areas for the service night connected with the conference.  I am so honored to be asked.  With in this committee we will be asked to create another committee to work with us.   I am hopeful I can find friends and family that will be interested.  The project will be sewing two rectangles of felt together with a running stitch and attaching handles and a decorative embellishment.  We will need to get about 400 of these made in a 3 hour time frame.  I am really excited to be involved

What I've been up too

Monday night the family went to see the play at LHS.  Even though non of my kids were in the show everyone wanted to go see "The Diary Of Anne Frank"  The students did a fabulous job and were able to portray the seriousness of the show.  They did such a good job that it messed with me when I tried to go to sleep.  I'm going to rent the movie now from netflix.  Maybe even read the book again

A picture that makes me sad

this isnt me, but heaven knows Ive seen my share of sunburns.  I had to have a hunk on my arm taken off awhile ago because of sun damage.  I can only imagine there is more to be found.   Now I always try to wear a hat when Im outside.  Its true, it doesnt add to my looks, but it does help me stay a pain free

some pictures that make me happy

my wonderful best friend that takes me so many places

more of my best friends

Jack, or someone, left a pretzel in my stairway

My dream home

This challange of my favorite home almost stumped me.  My dream home has more to do with the people I am around than the actual home.  I have loved my family home in Huntington Beach, the home I lived in when I met David, the house my family lived in when I got married, My first married apartment with 3 rooms, and every little place we rented after that.  I loved living in Orem and I loved loved loved our Lehi home.  My Highland home is wonderful and almost perfect.  I wish I could have my Lehi Ward family near me, as well as my parents, siblings, and in laws, not to mention my kids.  I am so blessed to have lots of homes Ive loved becasue of the blessing of great people around me.  Thomas Kincade makes some awesome looking homes too--- maybe Ill have one in heavern :)

My favorite quote

Day "8" right... I really need to play this game better.  Todays assignment to to report on my favorite quote.  Well I certainly have my favorites.  I have some of my favorites on my facebook profile, but to save you clicking issues Ill put them here

                 The majority of us lead quiet, unheralded lives as we pass through this world. There will most likely be no ticker-tape parades for us, no monuments created in our honor. But that does not lessen our possible impact, for there are scores of people waiting for someone just like us to come along; people who will appreciate our compassion, our unique talents. Someone who will live a happier life merely because we took the time to share what we had to give. Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have a potential to turn a life around. It's overwhelming to consider the continuous opportunities there are to make our love felt.

Leo Buscaglia

Another favorite

"I don't want to drive up to the pearly gate...s in a shiny sports car, wearing beautifully, tailored clothes, my hair expertly coiffed, and with long, perfectly manicured fingernails.I want to drive up in a station wagon that has mud on the wheels from taking kids to scout camp.I want to be there with grass stains on my shoes from mowing Sister Schenk's lawn.I want to be there with a smudge of peanut butter on my shirt from making sandwiches for a sick neighbor's children.I want to be there with a little dirt under my fingernails from helping to weed someone's garden.I want to be there with children's sticky kisses on my cheeks and the tears of a friend on my shoulder.I want the Lord to know I was really here and that I really lived." -Marjorie Hinckley-


another one I edited
•"I’m selfish, impatient, and more than a little insecure. I make mistakes, I’m sometimes out of control, and at times hard to figure out. But if you can’t handle me at my worst, then you don’t deserve me at my best"

Marilyn Monroe, but edited to fit me better

and a newer one I do love

Sisters, we love you. We pray for you. Be strong and of good courage. You are truly royal spirit daughters of Almighty God. You are princesses, destined to become queens. Your own wondrous story has already begun. Your “once upon a time” is now.


Dieter F. Uchtdorf

I forget what day I'm on

Here's a picture of the person that I have been closest to the longest. The only other possible person would be my Mom, but I don't have an easily accessible picture of us. No surprise that my good husband has been my closest best friend for decades. We have a very good friendship and marriage. I am so blessed to have him in my heart and in my life. He's the best!

Anticipation

In anticipation of Aubrey's first visit to the temple she and I made a stop at the distribution center. We even got to take little Jack with us while his mama slept off a night shift. Aubrey was very happy with our purchases and on the way home said "I just want to hold them". It was very cute.

my favorite book, ok a few of my favorites

Would it surprise you if I said I have lots of favorite books? I love Harry Potter, and the Work and the Glory and the Kingdom and the Crown series but these are my a few of my favorite non-series books.
The first one is Summergreen.  My Aunt Nonee gave it to me when I graduated from high school   I read it every year for many years.  The second book I found just a few years ago and it became a favorite right off.  It is about a boy that finds his life connected with Joseph and Mary and watches Jesus grow up and eventually die.  It makes my heart soft and squishy.