Sunday, January 1, 2012

Happy 2012

Happy New Year Everyone!!!
I'm not big on new resolutions, but more on reflecting on what has passed.
2011 brought me lots of ups and downs. 
Foot surgery in January was a down
Surprise visit from my sister, an up.
Going on a 10 day trip to Disneyland with my family, a up more like a highlight.
Dylan falling out of the car, an Brett running out of gas on that trip, a down.
Going to Lake Powell with friends, a up for sure.
Getting there, a down sorry Mom & Dad for the extra expense.
The biggest down for the year, August 25th, my accident. Totaled my car
Learned something new, a up (made a quilt for the first time).
Always an up, my kids. They brighten my day everyday.
So 2012 please bring me more ups this year. That is all I can ask for.
We started the New York new year with friends that we love.







Sunday, November 6, 2011

Time for change....



As I look at my blog, it's been long enough!! Time to change that ugly picture. A "fall' back time of change. The weather is changing, and this last week, our ward changed. Today we went to our new ward that was unfamiliar, new faces, new building, lots of changes, a change in callings. But the one thing that I was so touched by was how warm and welcoming and how we somehow filled a void. Change is always hard, but it makes you stronger right? Change in relationships are always a hard thing to leave behind.
Just like in my recovery, I have had to make some changes that are not easy to make, cleaning toilets, and vacuuming are just some of those things.(haha)...but as long as I try, and do my part, I know the rest will be taken care of. So this last little bit, been a little crazy. Before my accident I had plans to drive a spud truck this harvest. With LOTS of concerns from friends and family, and of course by Dr's approval. I did go ahead and do it. Actually at that time, it was so much easier for me to do that, then to actually do my usual daily duties with kids, house etc. But to be honest, it was a bit of a challenge to make sure I had control and what I needed for my headaches.
My sister came to visit from Texas, and we had family pictures. Actually we only had adult family pictures. It's been over 20 years since we last had one. so it will be fun to see them when we get them. While we where there we did have a few family pictures taken of my little family. It amazing how fast these kids get.
Not only have all of these things happened, but it just seems like everything in my house is changing. My baby girl turned 1o, and she is changing into a little young women. She is changing everyday.. my baby is 2 and we changed him from a crib to a bed.. and now I going to start teaching him what big boys get to do since they now have big beds.....looking forward to not "changing" diapers in the future. Hoping for the new year to be diaper free....