Wednesday, December 17, 2008

She is even better than the mailman...


She is almost like the mailman--no matter if it is raining, snowing, or sunshining...she is always there. In fact, she is much better!! You might ask "Who?" Well, I do not know her name and I do not know anything about her but, she is this little old grandma lady. I see her practically every morning on my way to work. She lives on the corner of the road that I turn on to go to work. Every morning when I approach her, she is already out of her home and heading down the street carrying her bag filled with...I am sure...all sorts of treasures. I have not a clue where she goes each morning. But, I do know that she is headed somewhere. She is all bundled up with a cheerful smile on her face. I bet she is going somewhere special every morning.

This morning, it was extra cold. As I drove towards the corner that I turn at, I looked for my sweet little inspiration. There she was. She was all bundled up in her winter snow gear heading to that certain destination that she goes every morning. I wanted to pick her up and drive her to that place but, I did not want to scare her. I want to tell her that she is amazing!! I want to tell her that she is completely an inspiration and that she brightens my mornings. Dear sweet little old grandma lady, thanks for always sending those warm fuzzies of happiness each morning to me. You definitely are an inspiration!!

Sunday, December 7, 2008

A Christmas Tag...

1. Egg nog or Hot Chocolate? a taste of egg nog is great, but a cup of hot chocolate on VERY COLD days is delicious!!
2. Do you wrap presents or bag them? Both--but I love to wrap presents and decorate with ribbon and bows!!
3. Colored Lights or White? White all the way.
4. Do you hang mistletoe? No.
5. When do you decorate? The Sunday before Thanksgiving
6. Favorite holiday dish?My Mom's potatoes and ham!!
7. When & how did you learn about Santa? Scott told me because he was mad that he found out!!
8. How do you decorate your tree? snowmen and snowflakes, blue and silver
9. Snow...love it or dread it? I love it!!
10. Can you ice skate? No--but, I have tried several times!!
11. Do you remember your favorite gift? I love any gift--they are all my favorite
12. What is the most important part of the holidays? Remembering Christ. Trying to help others and make everyones holidays special.
13. Favorite holiday dessert? Mom's cheeseball and crackers plus Dad's fudge
14. Favorite memory? Giving gifts to families less fortunate. We do this every single year. It makes me feel all warm and good inside!!!
15. Do you have a special ornament? No, but I get a "snowman" decoration each year.
16. What do you do on Christmas Eve? Usually, I work and then meet up at Mom & Dad's for pizza. Then, later on, we get our new pajama's on, make hot chocolate and we read the a new Christmas story.
17. If you could have anything for Christmas this year what would it be? To be out of debt completely or...I can't say because it is a secret and if you tell secrets...it might not come true!!
18. What do you do for neighbors and friends for Christmas? I get them special little presents!!

I tag anyone who wants to do this!!!

Saturday, December 6, 2008

Festival of Trees...

Today, we went to the Festival of Trees!! My niece, K-Bugs, dances every year at the Festival. So, we get a chance to see her dance and see the trees. It is great!! Kaylie is an amazing dancer. I love watching her dance. She is so full of energy and is definitely precise in her dance movements.
We were standing in line and I turned around and
snapped this picture of Kaylie and my mom. I loved how it turned out!!

I love the Festival of Trees! We have been going for quite a few years and I can never remember walking through "Gingerbread Land". It was fascinating. Of course, I found several that I loved...so, I decided to share them with you...


Then, we went and found Vieve's tree. She and PJ decorated and donated this tree for the Festival. YEAH!!! When we found it, we immediately called Vieve and told her that someone purchased it!!! YEAH!!! I do believe the name of it was "Untie the Ribbon". As you can see, it was decorated with a lots and lots of ribbons.



Oh, I just love the atmosphere of the Festival of Trees!! We are already starting the plans to decorate a tree for the Festival next year. We will be donating it in memory of my grandma!! Oh, I am so excited!!!


Friday, December 5, 2008

favorite things friday...oranges

One of my most favorite things is...

Oranges!!

Yes, one of my most favorite things is oranges!! I love oranges, but I do not like to peel them. I really dislike it when the orange stuff gets under your fingernails nor do I like the orange smell that is left on your fingers after you have savored the deliciousness of the orange. The thing, I am able risk the fingernail issue and the smell issue to take a taste of the deliciousness of a cold yummy orange.

Anyway, Maleen, dropped by our office today with the most delicious oranges known as "cuties". I had forgotten all about how delicious these little oranges were. Plus, they are so EASY to peel. Thanks Maleen for sharing such a delicious treat with all of us today.





Sunday, November 30, 2008

do you have tact?


Are you a tactful person? The dictionary states that being tactful is being considerate and discreet. Anyway, I think that I am a very tactful person--at least I really hope that I am. Anyway, it mortifies me when people are not tactful. If you can't be considerate or discreet--maybe it is a good thing to be quiet.

So, today, I was sitting in Sacrament Meeting, trying my hardest to have my brain and my heart focus on the speakers. I noticed this person (let's call me Mark) stand up and walk towards the door. Mark has his little one in his arms. Anyway, he stands inside the door rocking his little one. I noticed him and thought to myself--what a great dad. But, the person sitting next to me makes a comment (not in a whisper, but in a regular voice) about him. I was completely mortified. I kept looking straight ahead. I notice out of the corner of my eye that he turned and looked in our way. I pretended (oh-how I pretended) that I was so in tune with the speakers and that I had not heard or said what was just mentioned. He just stared in our direction. I was mortified. Yes, 100% mortified. I could not believe what she had said. Oh, I hope that he did not think that I had said it.

So, my question...what would you do in this situation? I could not believe what happened. In fact, I am still mortified over the whole situation. I just want to pretend that I was not apart of it--but the problem is--I was sitting right there and the person who made the comment was talking to me. Even though, I did not respond...I was still part of it. So, my question to the few readers that read my blog...what do I do now? What would you do in my situation? YIKES!!

Friday, November 28, 2008

the light parade...

Jessica and Shad called and asked if we would like to go to the light parade that is held in Spanish Fork every year. I had never been so, I thought it would be lots of fun. Mom, Dad and I grabbed blankets, chairs and plenty of hot chocolate and met up with Shad, Jessica and Brylie on Spanish Fork Main Street. It was really cold!!! Should I think that we are crazy to sit out in the cold waiting for a parade? Well, I think not--it was fabulous!!!



Mom & Dad all snuggled up and warm!



Jessica, Brylie & Shad all comfy in their blankets!



The Christmas present going down the street.



A moving Christmas Tree--
I am not sure I would want that at my home.

It was fabulous evening!! I am so excited for Christmas time!!


Thursday, November 27, 2008

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Today was simply a delightful day!!! I love Thanksgiving. I love being with my family and grateful for each one of them. This year, Mom and Dad decided that they would cook the turkey in the dutch oven. It was simply divine!!!


In fact, all of dinner was simply delicious!!


Later on during the day, the rest of the family showed up.



We ate scrumptious pie!


Then, we all decided to go see Madagascar 2.

I loved it!!

In fact, all in all is was a wonderful day!!

I am indeed grateful for days like these!!