Back in the Saddle Again

I keep falling off this blog horse. It is the first day of 2012 and I am going to try this nag again. I would really love to have a published book by years end to remind me of my ABUNDANT life.

So many things to be grateful for and so many things to improve. It is nice to start the year off going to church and setting my self straight again with God. His arm is stretched out still, how I hope for that same patience with my own children.

Speaking of my brood, healthy, Happy, making Good choices, trying to do their Best, growing up too fast, becoming more independent, keeping me on my toes, testing my patience, typical sibling behavior, Loving us still, at least most of the time, AND Believing.

We finished the year right, together, with people we love!

Thanks to Karen Howell, President Thomas S Monson and Joey (Warhorse),

I am inspired to have Courage to live what I Believe with Joy, EVERY DAY.

Riverside, California Christmas Day 2011

San Clemente Pier at Fisherman's, now that is peaceful joy!

Leighton Meester ft Garrett Hedlund - Give In To Me w/lyrics on screen

Best Meal Ever. Truly. Ever.

Chilean Sea Bass over a bed of garden squash goodness

topped with rock shrimp & a heavenly butter sauce

that I wiped clean off the plate with those three tiny red russets.

I usually eat a meal within 10 minutes of receiving it, good or bad.

But this gift of flavor, texture & yumminess was strung out to 30,

would have been 40 if Paul would have kept his fork off my plate.

First time at Mustang, I must have another.

or should I?

would hate to ruin it.

Remember

Jackson played in his first varsity football game as a sophomore last Friday. He looked so big, so grown up. It reminds me of my sophomore year 25 years ago. I started varsity volleyball, I had my first boyfriend, I had lots of friends, I had my license, I was a happy, healthy teenager. All the things I wanted at that age, I had. Life was good, but I only now understand, that my life was GREAT. And this is why: I am member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and I new it was good & true. I have goodly parents, who love me & siblings who look up to me, which I am ashamed that I didn't always set a good example for. I have grandparents who pray for me, love me & always told me how much the gospel of Jesus Christ meant to them. Jeannie Groberg was my Young Women's leader. She was awesome for always reminding me that I am a daughter of God who loves me. She never judged me. I am pretty confident that I had righteous friends who also prayed for me. I was blessed with a gift that made sports come easy so I could excel and learn how to work hard, be disciplined & work with others. I truly had it all and I am so grateful that at least now I fully Remember.

Dear sweet jacky boy, please remember how great your life is, and not just the little things. Remember the feeling you had when your father placed his hands on your head and gave you your first father's blessing. Remember the sweet spirit that filled the room as many righteous men placed their hands on your head to ordain you a priest so that you can stand in authority of Jesus Christ. Remember that your are loved by your Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, by your parents and grandparents, and by so many others. Hold fast to what the scriptures have taught you. Remember where you came from, why you are here and where you are going. Remember whose name you take upon you and you will always have His spirit to be with you.

I love you.

I am not my age

PRACTICING ALOHA

A week in Maui, Hawaii for my 40th birthday & our 19th anniversary.

iCHOOSE joy

the theme for dani's first church girl's camp was ichoose. how lucky we are to choose what we do, when we do it, with whom we do it & where. reading the seven miracles that saved america & the seven tipping points that changed the world and watching the movie 17 miracles has reminded me how blessed am i to live at this time, in a country that allows us to have freedom and liberty. i am grateful for the people who have suffered & sacrificed, were valiant & strong, followed there hearts & God, so that i can experience this life with so much joy.

Syracuse, UT , visiting Kuku & Tutu Kane

Lake Powell, Page, AZ Pioneer Weekend

Draper Rodeo, Lander pulled $2 off CASH COW

cliff jumping at Starvation Resevoir, Fourth of July weekend with the Anderson's

Park City Stake girls camp in Woodland, UT, fireside & testimony night

Kaden was on my 21 day promise list (see previous post) and I have to think that it has a little something to do with him wanting to be baptized. It has also encouraged my baby sister to start taking her kids to church. Their journey begins. I am so very grateful. It reminds me of what Pres. Hinckley once said, "Convert a woman, convert generations."