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Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Roomies

I think any words I added to this picture would just take away from the hilarity of it. I love these two. We've had some ups and downs but all in all its been a fun ride.

Coughing up a Happy New Year!

Since I spent Christmas in Cali I made a special trip to Utah for New Years. Unfortunately the day before I left I developed a nasty cold. I sounded horrible! I didn't feel that bad actually. Thank goodness for DayQuil and Sudafed 12 hr. I was planning on going on my own but last minute my good friend Sam was able to come with me.

It was a very eventful trip. Some of it was great some of it was kinda tough. I wouldn't change a thing about the trip though. Things happen for a reason. My problem is that I just don't have the patience to wait for the reason to show its face. It was so great to see Alice and Chris and Randizzle. I miss everyone so much.

New Years was pretty low key. Quick side note: Poor Dick Clark. That man is held together by duck tape! He's got to be nearly 200 years old now. Let the man retire! Any who, I love that Randi sang for us and that Chris ate ice while we were lighting fireworks. Thursday brought shopping trips and visits to the fam and Alice. All the friends loved Sam and he really clicked with Paul and Andrea. It was pretty cool. I really enjoyed the opportunity to go back to the Salt Lake temple. We got to see Elder Holland (I admit I was wrong. Sam knows what I mean). Love love love that place. That night and the following day were a little more tough. Details aren't necessary but that is where the faith comes in. (Zandra is sitting next to me and said "Tell your blog I said Hi!"). I tried to promise that things wouldn't change but I think that is somewhat unrealistic. Life changes. Every decision you made causes some sort of change. The real question is whether that change is for good or for bad.

I think no matter what happens it will be good. I have faith that God know what he is doing and I trust that he knows what I need more than I do. It seems like more of the same to me but I can't always see the end from the beginning. I'm not huge on resolutions but if I were I guess mine would all have to do with my personal and spiritual growth. I hope to have more patience and trust in God. I hope to daily improve on things like swearing, telling fiblets, and being over dramatic. I hope to be able to let down walls and let people into my life. I'm tired of holding things in and being alone. Its difficult to show that weakness and vulnerability but I think great things will come from admitting that I don't know all the answers and that I need help sometimes.

Sorry. This blog is really more for me than anyone else. I'll stop complaining now. Its been an interesting start and its going to be a great year!

More Christmas Photos

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Christmas in Cali

Lets see. What were my favorite parts of Christmas? Well......
1. Teaching Gracie to say Dirty Pirate Hooker.
2. Getting caught trying to teach Gracie how to say Dirty Pirate Hooker.
3. The candle ceremony on Christmas Eve. The Pastor looked like a child molester. That was horrible. Hopefully no one reads this post.
4. Listening to Grace scream "Oh my Gah" after each present.
5. Watching Winnie the Pooh and Spongebob with Kobe.
6. Making Whibert laugh.
7. Walking 2 miles to go to Denny's in the middle of the night because the car broke down.
8. Having 5 days off work.
9. Coloring with Dianne while she told us about her deep penetrating love of Steven Segal.
10. Teaching Kobe how to give people wet willies.
Pretty much I'm the worst influence ever on children. If you need a babysitter let me know.