Never give up!

A much needed quote…

…at least for me!

Merry Christmas to you from me!

Merry Christmas!!

~Michelle

Just thoughts…

I read the account of the Savior’s birth late this evening.  I thought about the shepherds, the wise men, the innkeeper, Mary and Joseph…I thought about how each of them had an important role when the Savior was brought into this world.  I ponder the importance of the events that took place in the Savior’s life.  His relationships.   The many people that he touched through his service.  I am so grateful for my testimony of the Savior.  I am grateful for all that He did for me.

As I thought about the different events and relationships in my own life, I came to the knowledge that I have been completely blessed. I am so grateful for all of the them…the bad ones but more importantly the good ones..especially the ones that bring tenderness to my heart and smiles to my face.  I am so grateful for everyone that came into my life. 

Merry Christmas Eve!

I love to wrap presents!

It is only 2 days until Christmas. Count them. 1-2! I hadn’t even started wrapping presents. So, tonight was the night. I turned on a Christmas movie and wrapped and wrapped all of my presents. I love wrapping presents. I am not sure why it is such a stress reliever but it is. I love to pick out the wrapping paper and ribbon. I love to tie beautiful bows and make darling name tags…I just love it. I love giving gifts and I love wrapping presents!! I LOVE IT!!

After all of the presents are wrapped, I love to sit and stare at them. I know, I am a tad bit crazy. It just brings sunshine to my heart. I love it!!

Happy Wrapping Presents Day!!

~Michelle

White Chocolate Candy Cane Popcorn

I realized this morning that there are only 3 days until Christmas.  3 DAYS!  That is it! I haven’t made treats.  I haven’t wrapped any presents.  Christmas is coming and I am not at all ready for it. I wanted to make some type of treat.  I wanted it to be easy and I wanted it to be delicious.  As I thought and thought about it, I decided to make…

White Chocolate Candy Cane Popcorn. 

I ended up making 8 batches of it tonight.  Even though it is delicious…I don’t think that I will be making it again any time soon.

Happy Treat Making Day!! (Is that such a day…it is for me?!)

~Michelle

Too many vacation days…too many thoughts.

I often find myself with too many vacation days when the year comes to a close.  I don’t like this feeling.  I would rather have zero vacation days at this time of year.  The more that I keep busy, the less my brain has to rely on thoughts that are probably not the best during this holiday season.  Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE Christmas time but I also, LOVE to be busy.

When I retired to bed last night, I had a huge list of things to do to keep me busy on my day off.  When I awoke this morning, instead of grabbing my to-do list, I grabbed my blankets, my laptop and started watching movies.  I officially declared today as a “Movie-Vacation” day.  All I wanted to do is snuggle in my blankets and watch movies.  I wanted my brain to be filled with movie thoughts. 

After four movies, I knew that I needed to be productive.  I know that movie-vacations are great but I began to think that it wasn’t the greatest thing for me to do today.  I got ready for the day and headed out to do some Christmas shopping.  The stores weren’t too busy today which I found quite interesting since Christmas is drawing near.  But lucky for me, I was able to get a lot of presents purchased and that definitely brought a smile to my face.  I love trying to find the perfect present for people. 

I still have several vacation days left…what to do? What to do?

~Michelle

She stole the show!

You could say that she stole the show with her most contagious smile and excitement to dance.  No one on that stage could even compare to the dancer that we witnessed tonight.  My sweet adorable niece performed in her very first dance concert tonight.  I don’t think I have ever been so proud of her.  Well…I take that back, I am always so proud of her. 

She was so excited about her dance concert.  She was incredible.  She was so happy.  She was definitely in her element.  Aw…I love this girl.

After she finished her second dance, Jessica went to find her.  She brought her over to our row.  She was so happy and full of smiles.  As she walked down the row, she hugged each person.  When it was my turn for a hug, she jumped up on my lap, put her arm around me and said, “I did it.  I really did it!”  It was awesome.  I almost started to cry.  She is absolutely the most adorable little girl that I know.  I am so lucky to have her in my life.  She is so precious!!  I am so proud of this little dancer.

~Michelle