Life

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Egg Hunts in the RAIN!

The traditional egg hunt at Grandma's was wet, but the only ones bothered by that were the grown-ups. The kids had a ball. And yes, thanks to grandma they all ended up with their own silly puddy. yippy!!!

My favorite Easter tradition is making chocolate covered marshmallow eggs with my Mom. We made about 50 this year and I think I ate 30. But since I'm eating for two... we each got 15 (that sounds better)

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Girls Night Out!

Last night I got to go out to the Olive Garden with my dear friends. We used to be neighbors, but now we've scattered in different areas. We try to get together at least three times a year, and it's something I really look forward to. I could easily write a page on each of these girls- they are so talented and amazing.(but I'll spare them) I love hearing about their lives, even if it does make me feel like the boring one of group. I hope that 50 years from now we will still be getting together for girls nights-that is- assuming they let me out of the "old folk home".

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Back to Life!

I find my last post ironic. I can't say that I loved the last 3 months, but I am loving that they are behind me, and I am where I am now.
I don't remember anything about Christmas, or the 4 family birthdays that past by--but I do know life does go on..... and next year has to be better. (right?) I know we all have our turn to be stretched to the point where we think we are going to break. This is when we experience growth. I just hope for a break between those growth spurts.

Now- I must say, I am so blown away at the kindness and inspiration of others. We had so many meals brought to us (with and without the relief society involved). Some nights two meals would show up. (from people that make me wonder "How do they have time?") My favorite was getting a random call by someone who had just made too much for their family to eat and if they could bring some over it would help them out. I have so much to learn from these people.

Next- I have to say I am married to SUPERMAN! Don't get me wrong he can pull off a pretty convincing Clark Kent, but when "Our Metropolis" is in trouble- he is super human!! He has been both Mom and Dad...cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, school spotlights, science fair projects, book reports, daily homework, practicing, & lessons, while clocking in 40 hrs a week of engineering, and his bishopric meetings. (unbelievable) Now that I'm feeling better... I see more Clark, but I don't mind-- he will always be superman to me! Honey- if you ever read this. I LOVE YOU!

It is so good to be feeling better, and I know my Mom echos that. She has made a remarkable recovery and I am so thankful to still have her in my life. Thank you everyone for your fasting and prayers on her behalf. It worked!!!!!

Here's hoping the next 3 months are more lovable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Well Done Thy Good and Faithful Servant

Elder Wirthlin has been a favorite of mine for a while now. I will miss his cute, funny personality, but he has indeed earned his rest from this mortal life. His last conference talked "Come What May, and Love It" was so good and just what I needed this year. One sentence from that talk stuck out and rings in my head at least once a day.

"If we approach adversities wisely, our hardest times can be times of greatest growth, which in turn can lead toward times of greatest happiness."

I love that he played football (even if it was for the U) and loved sports. He was so down to earth. He reminds me so much of my grandpa who also lived to see a busy age of 91. What great examples these men are. He will be missed, but I smile when I think of where he is now.