Wednesday, December 31, 2014
2014 Calendar
Sunday, December 28, 2014
Blessings
We've so many blessings this year...just when I thought we might have used up our allotment of blessings, the Lord poured out more. Christmas Eve, Shep ended up in the ER. It was so scary...he had to be life flighted out to Primary Children's and I don't think I have ever prayed as hard as we did that night. He just could not get oxygen, and was struggling to breath at all. Kindle jumped into action and a helicopter ended up landing in a nearby field. We all were stunned and in tears. Praying was all we had in that moment.
But the morning came in all it's merriment, and things looked a little better. Kindle and Ben spent most of their time going back and forth to the hospital...they are made of a strength that is unfathomable.
Counting all the gifts from above just now.
Saturday, November 15, 2014
Temple Hill
I went to Oakland today…up to Temple Hill. There was a relief Society event going on for our stake and it was so awesome, and uplifting, and also crowded. RS Sisters everywhere, and Temple patrons carrying their temple clothes in little suitcases. Super busy and full of people coming and going. Besides that the church has opened up Temple Hill to the public for bridal pictures to be taken or quinceaƱera pictures, etc. so at any given time there might be girls in giant Cinderella dresses or brides in full wedding dresses taking pics, regardless of what faith they are. Or guys in tuxedos doing goofy poses. It’s actually hilarious and fun and such a good feeling. It’s so beautiful and just so happy. I love going there and even without all the hoopla, it just feels good. That feeling? “Lifting” is exactly the right description. I am thankful for this place.
Sunday, November 2, 2014
Friday, October 10, 2014
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
We Are Family
I love the Temple. I love everything about it. What a privilege to join with family in the temple to witness sacred ordinances that bind us together for eternity. To see bonds of love taking shape.
I love family. This, my friends, is what it truly is all about.
Monday, August 18, 2014
Mendocino get-away
Monday, July 28, 2014
"All together now..."
Oh July, Why do I love you so? Let me count the ways...
1. Time off work
2. Time with Family
3. Time with Family
Since I was In "O" town watching Olive, we spent a lot of time with the cousins having Oh so much Fun. Fishing was a priority, parades, fireworks, swimming pools, were all in line for our attention. The DPR showed up to take us all camping. The little dears even saw a deer and couldn't not try to get a closer look. I needed this summer visit soooo much!
Sunday, July 13, 2014
Olive World
I have had a fun time, this summer, going to "Olive World". Claire had an opportunity to go to France for a study abroad for one of her classes...so I got to stay with Olive for a wild ride! We dropped Claire off at the airport and then Olive got right to work, eating popsicles, taking selfies, painting, playing with Junie, taking more selfies, and even giving a little side eye to Granma. We built a fairy garden so Olive could do a little dreaming, and she did! When one is in Olive world...you do as Olive does, and DREAM BIG! Love you little woman.
Sunday, May 11, 2014
Wake me up when it's over.
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Thursday, January 30, 2014
10. We moved to a House....a real HOUSE, people! Hasta la vista apartment....I (hopefully) will not be back.
9. We grew a garden!
8. We had a yard sale
7. I got a new calling.
6. The Pirate bought a motorcycle
5. Liz and Ed came to visit...(Hold on to your hats!)
4. I started working at the LDS Institute!
Ok so I guess I never mentioned this, but a long time ago I stepped in for a few months as an office manager at the institute, while the regular manager was on jury duty. Long story short-she decided to retire, and called me to see if I wanted the job! I won't lie...I was scared to say yes. (Goodbye to my lazy freedom...) But I am so glad I did say yes, now. I really do love it, although some days are dastardly....in the long run, it is awesome! (the kids keep me young!)
3. Olive came to MY house!
2. I got a new Grandbaby!
1. I got....ANOTHER new Grandbaby!
WHEW!!!!
And the number 1 thing that happened in 2013?
We actually made it to 2014!



























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