Temple open house

I've had a note on the calendar to take the boys to the nearby temple open house. I have talked to the boys several times during November and they always told me they didn't want to go. I debated and debated about forcing them to go. The fallout of forcing them to go was annoying, but I'm super glad we went anyway. Peter spent most of the tour walking with other family groups, but that's ok. Luke and I went super slow and enjoyed every moment. I love all the red chairs in the temple! I couldn't resist brushing my hand against the lovely texture. I am really, really, looking forward to going and doing a session there. When Luke and I entered the celestial room he stopped me and said; "I've been here before, Mom. I'm having a deja vu". It was a super special moment that I never want to forget. 

I'm a fast learner

I have been having such a lot of fun learning how to crochet. I have finished four of the dishcloths that are based on this Youtube video. Now, I have a personal teacher (Avis), and I'm also done with the first one that she taught me. It's so much fun and it only take just a few minutes to do one row. It's amazing how a few captured moments every day can turn into a beautiful dishcloth.

 

Happy Thanksgiving

Our annual tradition of Chuck-A-Rama the evening before turkey day did not disappoint. The boys and I had a lot of fun with Uncle Morgan, Aunt Amy, and Larry. I wish I could relive that night....I'm super hungry just thinking about it. My favorite food was the scones and the bleu cheese dressing on my salad. Aunt Amy and I just had to get a picture of us eating a scone so we could send it to our momma. Apparently, scones are not a thing in Missouri. I feel bad for all the native Missourians. 

It was glaringly apparent that both of the boys have grown since last year. They make me feel short. Tonight, they made Aunt Amy feel short too.

Small happinesses

I've been taking the little missy to the library music time. It's been super fun for both of us. After we are done with class we go and play in the activity areas of the library. Sometimes, we even come home with a few books. This book made it home this week. It has been a good reminder for me to dial back on the "wants" and focus on the "needs" of me, Peter, and Luke. It's so tempting, at this time of the year, to disproportionally put out wants ahead of our needs. I am determine to do a better job in December of dialing back on our wants. 

Speaking of "needs". LOL. I couldn't resist picking up six bags of these at my local Walmart. I literally spent $12 last week on just one bag of this Miracle Grow potting soil. I don't think I will ever need to buy more houseplant soil ever again. I just couldn't pass up an over 90% off savings. Thankfully, the GM cashier - Anthony - made sure it would correctly ring up when I checked out. It's being grateful for the little things that I find most enjoyable at this time of the year. 

Adventures

This man right here has opened up a world of fun and adventure for me. He knows how much I love to fly with him. He says that I'm the perfect flight companion because when we fly together his plane has almost perfect balance. On this day we flew to West Wendover for a late lunch, and then enjoyed landing on the Bonneville Salt flats. I'd never been out there before and it was both beautiful and inspirational. I love seeing the wonder of God's creations from the sky. At one point we had to fly over a mountain ridge that was just over 10,000 feet. For some reason, the dusting of snow took my breath away. I wonder if being a angel gives you privileges like I had on this day. 

Counting my blessings

The opening hymn in church today was #241 Count your Blessings. I sat in my favorite spot in the very back (and I mean the very, very back of the chapel) and wrote as fast as I could the blessings that came to my mind. Here is my list:

Music

Fun ward choir (we seriously joke around and have the best time ever)

    for memory sake here is a list of the people in choir now: Brent, Jordan, Kurtt, Larry, Krystal, Chantel,         Marci, Lisa, Deborah, Marie, Shareen, Jeanette, and Lily. Plus, our amazing leader - Marilyn

Friends in my ward

Super soft and comfy bed

Temple

Peter

Luke

Larry

Brandon (he is still such a support to me and a great Dad to Peter and Luke)

Neil & Lisa Harrison (my parents that aren't my parents. They live right across the street)

Garden

Bank Account

Cell phone

Example of Jacquie Kelly

Neil L. Anderson meeting I was able to attend yesterday

Relationship with my Stake Presidency. I actually know them, love them, support them in their callings.

Trying something new

A bit ago I thought I should sit down and learn something new. So, here I am trying this. I've already started and unraveled it 5 times. I figure that if I can actually get an entire dishcloth made I'll have done something really amazing.