life's lessons

I just finished reading "Tuesdays with Morrie." I love books that make you think. This book made me think about the quality of my life. I asked myself the question "Am I being the person I want to be?" I liked what Morrie said about our culture, "the culture we have does not make people feel good about themselves. We're teaching the wrong things. And you have to be strong enough to say if the culture doesn't work, don't buy it." It was a good book to read before a new year. Next time I am tempted to flip someone off while driving, I will try to remember to smile and wave. 

Christmas card attempt

This was the card that should have been sent to family and friends to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Blame it on Boo, we couldn't get him to look at the camera instead of us.

Woman's best friend

Who is my best helper when it comes to loading the dishwasher? Boo-that's who! Every time I unload the dishwasher he comes and waits patiently until I start to load in some dirty dishes and then he helps with the rinsing process. The downside? I am sure the extra 75 pounds of pressure on the door isn't adding to its longevity.

O Christmas Tree

The other day I was sad because everyone doesn't like Christmas as much as I do. I thought, "You don't have to like Christmas as much as I do... but don't ruin it for me!" The next day I got our Christmas tree out. No one was home so I blasted the Christmas carols and spent hours decorating the tree. The theme of the tree is basically sugar, so how could I not be happy. My favorite decorations are the little candy elves. They look so happy with their peppermint stick stockings and ice cream cone hats. So now I know the cure for any Bah humbug feelings I get this season. Put up more decorations! String a few more lights! Buy a few more Christmas carols on itunes!

Hawaii 2008

We spent last week in Hawaii. We visited some of our

 favorite spots: Teddy's Bigger Burger's, Aoki's shave ice, Waimea 

Bay and Strong Current

No more braces!

Today Cassidy got her braces off. Isn't she beautiful? 

Grateful

Last Saturday, October 25th my Grandma turned 92. Her children, grand children, and great grand children gathered at the community center in Hyde Park Utah for a birthday dinner. It was a beautiful day. 

As we drove home I thought about how grateful I was

to hear my Grandma bear her testimony, 

to sing a few of my Grandma's favorite songs with my cousins,

to watch my daughter play

with her cousin Maggie,

to walk barefoot in

the cool grass,

to play tennis with no shoes

on and my pants rolled up,

to not be in a hurry

to leave.

Grandma I am happy you lived to be 92.