Christmas time

I love Christmas time. I love to see the bright decorations all around the town. I love seeing houses lit up. I love buying gifts for people. All these make a wonderful Christmastime, but my most favorite thing about Christmas, is remebering the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. I love looking at the stars at night and imagining how it felt when the Shepherds saw that beautiful star in the sky that led them to see the baby, Jesus. He brought such a wonderful thing for all of us. His life was one we all can follow, and His death made it possible. Remeber to take time during this season to thank Heavenly Father for making this possible. Give your family more than just gifts, give them your love. I hope that we will all have a great Christmas and enjoy time with your loved ones. All are precious and we can't take that for granted.

Thanksgiving

I love Thanksgiving time. I love the beginning of Holidays. I am always reminded to be thankful for all that Heavenly Father has given me. I am grateful for wonderful parents who taught me gratitude for everything. I am thankful for the example that they set for me. For helping me gain the testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I am so thankful that He died for me, that I can return to see my Father in Heaven again. That I will be reunited with my wonderful mother. I am grateful the I have such a wonderful husband, who loves me, no matter what. I am grateful for wonderful daughters, daughters-in law, sons and son-in law. I am grateful for 10 wonderful grandchildren, who make my life crazy, hectic, but oh so much fun!!!! I am grateful for my parents-in-law. They are a great example to me. I have been so blessed this year. I am grateful for all the friends that surround me with love and joy. I am grateful I have a job. I am grateful that I have good neighbors. I am even thankful for all the trials that our family goes through. Because of these trials, we have become a closer family. Thank you all for all you do for me and my family. I hope that all who read this will remember to be grateful for their blessings. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Freedom

"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. And to the
Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty
and justice for all" . What more can we say at this time of the year. I am so grateful for the freedom we all enjoy. And for the right to worship how, when, where or what we may. We all need to remember the right we have and be thankful for the blessings we all have. I am thankful for all who have helped make my life a freedom I enjoy. I thank all the men and women in the armed forces who fight each day for that freedom. And I pray and thank each day to a Father in Heaven who provides that religious right I enjoy.

vacation

Well we just got home from a wonderful time in Hawaii. We left on the 21st of May and flew to Kauai. We really enjoyed the island. Everything was so green and alive with color. The beaches were great, fortunately not too hot, so we enjoyed being outside all day. We went to the Ferngrotto, drove up to the Grand Canyon, played in the water and just relaxed. Then off to Oahu on the 25th. What a different lifestyle there. A lot busier and not as much relaxation there. Lots of things to see, and we tried to see everything. I will try to post some of the pictures I took. Best of all it was just the two of us.

Love is in the air

Well it is official! I am truly in love with my husband. Now don't get me wrong, I have always been in love with him, and no he did not do anything special. I just want everyone to know how grateful I am to have such a wonderful husband. We celebrated 33 years of getting engaged on Saturday and I would do it all over again. Thank you Erik for the wonderful years we have spent together. I look forward to many more years of joy and happiness. Happy Valentines Erik, I love you.