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Give Thanks...Always

Excited for this...




SO excited and very grateful that we'll be able to spend time with family (we'll be missing the Albaughs) at a wonderful place. (can't wait to take pictures)

I am thankful...

music
children
emotion
lessons
parents
faith
allen
laughter
jobs
goals
health
memories
experience...

I hope everyone has a safe and FANTASTIC weekend. Happy Thanksgiving!

Gold

Gold is my favorite color (for now). I never really appreciated the color gold until I started diving into photography. Now I can't get enough of it. (Note to Allen: I still want gold shoes). It's such a warm, comforting color. Don't you think?

Speaking of warm and comforting...
Allen was not killed after a our recent phone conversation...just to put you all at ease. Turns out he found a "killer" deal (excuse the pun) on a 50" plasma TV at Costco the other night. He purchased it a week and half earlier than we were planning, but he's oh so happy. I must say, I handled myself well. Even though I threatened him if he purchased ANY Christmas presents for me this year, I think it went better than he expected. What can I do at this point?

Thank you all for your concern. I was surprised to get texts, emails, and phone calls about this situation. Good to know you all worry about me hurting my husband...or is it that you can relate?...hmmm

???

I got a phone call 10 minutes ago. It was my loveable husband.

Me: "Helloooo..." (I like to draw it out like that)
Allen: "You're going to kill me."

Hmmm...
Stay tuned.
I do love him.
(now is where I breathe and count to ten...1..2..3..4..)

Give Thanks Thursday

I walked into my house last night. It was unusually warm. I recently finally decided to start regualarly heating our home. It feels more...homey. I thanked myself for making that decision. I walked upstairs, put on my XL sweats (or Allens. whatever) and a T-shirt (red sox. of course) and took down my hair. That's the best feeling ever isn't it? Rubbing your head after a full day of having hair up. You think it was done in a nice looking "up-do?" Well...no. Pony tail for me.

After getting comfy, I sat in front of a pile of books where I normally "study." Books I'm reading/wanting to read. I re-read notes I previously jotted down after reading some of these. I suddenly become very thankful. Thankful for good books and good reading. I starting thinking about why I'm so thankful for these. I discovered...

Reading helps me make my goals. I read the scriptures, words of prophets and inspired authors. I read fantasy and fiction books that show me new ways to think and imagine. I read biographies of incredible people who live incredible lives. It's simply motivating. I think this is where I get my desire to be better. To become.



Tonight, I'm thankful for goals, and the reasons behind the goals. I've recently redefined my own, and in so doing... myself. It's exciting to me.

I'm thankful for goals.
And heat.

Temple Time

We spent this last weekend here.

The St George Temple is a beautiful and peaceful place. We went to see one of Allen's good friends be sealed to his wife and two boys. It was a special experience. One thing on my "life's list of things to do" is to spend an entire day doing nothing but temple work...it's moving up the list.


We also went golfing. I golfed the first hole of my life and learned all the fancy golf terms. I'll definately go again, although...18 holes?! Come on...I don't have the attention span for that.

This is our friend Jessica. She and I were pretty much the best drivers on that course.

She got up close and personal instruction from her husband Wes before golfing her first hole.



I just got up there and whacked it...only after a few failed attempts. Ok Allen, I'll listen next time.


Yes, he's that good. ;) Of course he wasn't looking for his ball. He was enjoying the swampy scenery.



I believe this was Wes' "Happy Gilmore shot." (Wes to the right) Not bad!


It was beautiful, relaxing, and fun to spend time with good friends. Thanks Wes and Jess for going down with us! (even though you didn't bring Aly) Congratulations to the Glenn family!

Give Thanks Thursday

Tonight I'm thankful for... my dad.

He is wise. He will tell me what I need to hear whether I seem to want to hear or not. I hope he always will. (Do you hear that Dad?)

He is loving. His hugs just make things feel better.

He is worthy. Priesthood is something he holds and respects. I'm so grateful for the priesthood holders in my life. What would I be without that?...

He is able. To know what I need. To teach me. To love me no matter what.

Tonight I'm thankful for... My.Dad.


He helps me be brave. And smart. And hopeful. Thank you Dad. I love you.