Merry Christmas to All....

It's December 10th and I haven't posted any kind of Christmas blog. So, here I go...... I just wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I hope this holiday season you take the time to enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of Christmas. Through the hustle and bustle of the season remember what we are celebrating and instill in the hearts of your children the true meaning of Christmas. I hope you create memories with your loved ones that will carry you through the year and especially through the tough times.

We had a fabulous time cutting down our tree on Saturday and then going to Big Jud's restaurant. It's a tiny little place that serves hamburgers the size of a dinner plate. We had a blast. We laughed and joked and created memories. It was wonderful! It's what Christmas is all about.

Happy Holidays everyone. May you enjoy peace, joy, and love this Christmas season!

Thanksgiving break....

Wow, what a much needed break from routine. We had a great visit to Utah and enjoyed lots of quality time with my family. I am the luckiest person in the world. My family is the best! We had a fabulous Thanksgiving dinner at Dave and Tammy's with 39 out of the 40 family members present. Then friday shopping with Mom, Janna, Jennifer, Cassie, Cassidy, Sam and Cole. We had lots of fun and lots of laughing. Saturday night we all went to Twilight and out to dinner. Then onto Trevors house to meet his awesome parents. Cass and Trev are getting a bit serious! I wonder what the next few months will bring! :) It was a wonderful few days and so nice to get out of the rut of life! I love you family. Thanks for being the best!!!

Go Hillcrest!!!

Sam and her friend Chante all dressed up for the big football game on friday night. Friday night was the state 4A championship football game. Hillcrest had an 0 and 23 record coming into this 2008 season. They made it all the way to the state championship game and then beat Jerome 55-35!!! Yeah! We are so happy for the team. It has been such an exciting year!! GO KNIGHTS! WE BELIEVE!!

Friends......

I just read this today and it really is true...

"Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints on your heart."

I have been blessed in my life with some very wonderful, true friends. I know the Lord knew how much friends would mean to me and so he sent me friends who have immensely blessed my life. Thank you to all those who have touched my life in so many ways and been true friends to me through the years. You know who you are...... I am lucky to include in my list of friends my sisters, sisters-in-law, daughters and my mom. Thanks for being my guardian angels and making my life so good.

Creepy, I know......

Are these guys straight from Twilight or what. My nephew Cameron is on the left and reminds me of what a "newborn" vampire would look like and my brother Dave, on the right, looks like the Volturi!!!! Try looking at them in real life. They actually have contacts that make their eyes look so freaky. Great costumes guys! Maybe you should dress up for the Twilight premiere!!

Halloween in Utah

We had a great time in Utah with my family for Halloween. It's been a long time since we've celebrated Halloween with my family. The top picture is of Cole and his cousin Spencer being Thing 1 and Thing 2, the next is Brady and his cousin, Hayden, then it's cute Sammie and my nephew, Cooper. Bottom pic is of Cooper and his brother Fisher. Isn't being with family the best. I am so blessed to have the greatest family in the world.

Reality Check....

Cassidy just let me know that one of her good friends father just passed away this morning from a heart attack. I just feel sick inside. This is a reminder that we need to live our lives to the fullest knowing only that we have today. We need to love more and laugh more and try to enjoy every moment. I know this isn't possible every minute of every day because we know "there must needs be opposition in all things" but...... we can all improve. Today, tell those around you how much you love them. Hug someone you haven't hugged in a long time. Put aside bad feelings and forgive someone who has hurt you. Just enjoy today not knowing what tomorrow will bring.