Who do you predict to win The Finals?

Lance and Lacey.....my prediction to win the whole thing!! Gay guys just know how to dance! Bring it Lance! OHHHHH!

Facebook friends! Hooked!

I found my long lost friend from twenty years ago! On Facebook! It is a wonderful thing! We have tons to chat about! Exciting!

Thankful Month continues.......

My Preschool Thankful Turkey.................it's time time reflect.

I am so thankful for my primary experience. We just finished our program. It was a rocky Sat. practice. Aren't they always? Sunday program was SUPERB!! The children did so well! All of them memorized their part. The songs were wonderful! Sis. Christensen did herself proud. She taught the kids "Called to Serve" sung in Italian, "I love to see the Temple" in Sign Lang. There were also special musical numbers, Quartet , solos and flute accomp.

Here they are.... Jessica and Heather in the background!
The Sunday before....practicing and pretend like we are in the chapel. Always crazy!

I am thankful the Primary Program went smoothly! I am mostly impressed with the two older classes. I have watched them grow up! They are so wonderful and such happy, helpful young adults. I love how they have learned each year, more and more about the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
I am so thankful for the teachers and my counselors and Sec. for all of their hard work. I appreciate the teachers that come every Sunday with no complaints. Truly sacrificing, which in turn will bring blessings.

My Dad (The guy with the white hair) May 2008

Today is my fathers' birthday.

My Father: "Dougie" as my mother calls him, "Daddy" is the name I call him and "Grandpa Doug or PaPa" is the name the grandkids call him. He has had many "names" throughout his life. But the one he has most fulfilled is "father". He has always been the father of my home as a child. And I am very THANKFUL. He is the provider, the nurturer, peacemaker, believer in Christ, giver, anchor of our family.

I wanted to tell a funny story about Dad when I lived at home.

He always fell asleep while watching t.v.,reading the newspaper, reading 10 books to me before bed AND even in the movie theater. (Usually he was sleep deprived.....because of working a full time job for the county and delivering papers from 1a.m. -6a.m.)and being the bishop, stake presidency or scout master)

If you woke him up.....he may respond in a silly "half-awake" way!

One night, when I was 18, after my date, the guy took me to the door. I tried to open it, but it was locked. I noticed the light on, hoping someone was still awake. I knocked again and again and finally my dad answered. He was standing there with his hair a flyin" and he handed me and my date a cup? Then.....he started vigorously shaking his hands back and forth! My date looked at me and I looked at him? What on earth was my dad on? I was so embarrassed...but started to laugh! I took my sweet dad inside and waved goodbye to my date! Good ol' Dad! (Unfortunately, I am a sleep walker/talker too)

He is so wonderful! Sometimes I have to remind myself not to compare Shane to him. Shane has said in the past, "No one can be as good as your Dad".

I love you Dad. I am thankful the Lord sent my to your family.

My mom and dad are coming for Thanksgiving. I am excited.

My nephew Petes' tumor is visabally reducing in size. Which is something to be thankful for!!!

Happy "Thanks"giving to you!

November...Thankful Month

This is the job I love the most

I have been posting tons about preschool. I always say how I love my job so much! But....I don't love it as much as my job as a "mother". I was blessed with wonderful children. The Lord knew I would be busy serving. So he sent me obedient children. I am thankful everyday that I was able to have three children. Unfortunately, I physically can not have children anymore. I always wanted to have ten children! But, my mind and body are weak....in which I am unable to carry a child. I still have those pangs of childbearing. I loved feeling the baby move inside. I love the smell of a newborn. I love the tender quiet moments mother/baby have alone. I love the miracle of birth. Sometimes I feel so sad. But, then I go back and feel how grateful it is to have three healthy children. So, I focus on them. Focus on the different beauty of each child. My children are all so unique. I am always reminding them of the talents they have been given.

Dylan...my tender leader.

(Dylan didn't really dress up this year)

Hunter....my strong willed child.

(He dressed up as two things this year, Indiana Jones and Hunter person)

Katlyn....my easy going, happy child.
(Katlyn dressed up as a "Pink Lady" from Grease)

We had a fun busy Halloween. Both 9th and 3rd ward primary (Molly) put on a Halloween party. We decorated the gym, Trunk or Treat in the parking lot, Halloween stories and costume parade and doughnuts and cider at the end. It was fun! Lots of people and tons of extra doughnuts! The missionaries wore huge boxes that were painted like scriptures. They did a little jig while the primary children sang "Scripture Power"! Very fun!

Another year, another memory!

What are you thankful for?

Preschool Halloween Songfest!!

I love this time of year!

When I was young, my mother either handmade a costume or threw together an awesome costume. Some of my favorites were Little Bo Peep, Clown, Princess Lia. Mom was singing to us on Oct. 1st-Oct. 31st, Halloween songs! My brothers, sistr and I were always excited for this fun time to dress up and party! Thanks mom for making it fun!

I had to post this picture! Love the costume...and love how she "strikes the pose"! Cutie pie! I loved to see each child in his or her costume! I was dressed as a 50's person? When I put those cat eye glasses on....I looked just like my Grandmother!
We decorated cookies.....

Practiced our "Trick or Treating" rules....

Ate cookies....(Hunter is lovin' all the preschool he attends!!)

Sang to our parents....

We sang..."Mr. Jack o Latern" ,"Orange Pumpkin" and "5 Little Pumpkins" Aren't they darling!

Hammered nails into the pumpkin....

It was fun! I love my job!