Here Am I

Yes, ok it has been some time since I last posted. with taking care of Nana and getting things straight with her and her finances , trying to get the house sold in Gboro, getting situated here and let me see what else? Oh yeah the never ending search for a job, I am pooped!

I will share some photos of recent events along with some cool news!

First Easter: David was asked to play his violin along with the choir in the Easter program. He practiced several times with our wonderful neighbor across the street who also plays the violin. He was nervous and had a had timing tuning the A but was finally ready. The key the choir sang and the key the violin was in were different SO he ended up not playing. I will say this well done son for being to play a piece after not playing for a year.

Here is a picture of the Easter morn - yes the lilacs are real. After nine years in the ground the lilac bush was very generous this year. Too bad it is still at the old house.

Spring has arrived here and we recently had a chance to take Lars to the reservoir.

Ok Cool news - I have been asked to coordinate an Emergency Preparedness Fair. It will be held at 7 different locations in the area all on the same day. I partnered with several hotels in the area and take a look at the "Stash" I collected. The youth are preparing hygiene kits to be picked up by the Red Cross. David and his buds - The Dave Mathews Band helped count and divide the items into 7 boxes. Had fun counting 160 bars of soap in each box!

Time For An Update?

I was about to give Peach a hard time in that she had been a long time posting her news, when I realized I am guilty too!

David and I spoke this past Sunday - Bill lucked out with "his other job". We spoke off a talk given by Todd Christofferson. He was my first bishop! The title was a Sense for the Sacred.

David introduced the article and I talked about dress and Brother Bell- friend of ours sat in for Brother Bill - as Daddy fondly referred to him. - oh sorry he spoke about the body being sacred and the Temple being sacred.

As I was preparing my talk I thought of two distinctive memories - One I was first baptised and the DC Temple was just built. A member of each family unit was asked to come in and pick an envelope of seat tickets. I picked one and the bishop - Bishop Christofferson - asked me to pick another as his counselors had not yet picked. I picked another set - sitting in chairs in the hallway.

I was glad to get a call later that night from the bishop stating I would be able to keep my first set of tickets - Sitting four rows behind Sister Kimball in the great hall. When President Kimball walked in and the congregation sang - I knew at that moment this is the true church and spirit was so strong.

Years later I had another opportunity to go see the rededication of the Manti Temple. There were three couples we all planned to go. We loaded up the car- BUT oddly enough we were all not really talking to each other. So my boyfriend at the time was driving I was sitting in the back next to my roommate's boyfriend, Don and she sat in the front next to my boyfriend Marc. The other couple was split up too. We had a bad accident right outside of Idaho Falls and never made it to Manti.

Fast forward to a few years ago when the Raleigh Temple was dedicated. I was also blessed to have tickets then too. I have a picture somewhere of our little David in his white shirt and tie - just like Daddy, standing outside the Temple.

Ok I am not where I thought I would be career wise or even other wises, BUT I am so thankful for my family and the blessing they are to me. Even though sometimes we don't all see eye to eye I am blessed to have been sealed to them for all time and eternity and we can grow closer together.

The Power Of Prayer

It was a crazy weekend this past few days and we had the Dave Matthews Band - or as we call them thing one and thing two spend almost the entire weekend with us. Not a problem as he has become one of my other adopted sons. You know I don't mind if David's buds hang out here - I know where he is and what he is getting into!
Anyway we ran alot of errands Saturday and that night was a big tri stake dance for the youth! The plan was to drive the kids to the stake center and then three of us moms would sneak out to have a girls night out! We found out there were no chaperons from our ward so the three of us ran out to Ruby Tuesdays - GREAT salad bar and then came back to hang out. Needless to say I was tired when I finally got home and into bed.
Sunday I woke up and just about had a heart attack. The middle post of my ring - the diamond that my romeo bought in Holland was totally missing! I tried to piece out in my mind where I had been the previous day to try to track the diamond down. My sweet sensible husband simply said- Stop say a prayer and Heavenly Father will lead you to it!
So I did just that. No sooner had I ended my prayer I felt a impulse to check the pocket of the pants that I had worn Saturday. There in the front pocket was my diamond.

So... Yes the Lord does hear and answer our prayers - some quicker than others. Our ward split Sunday and We both wiped our brows as we "dodged a bullet" It is even harder as we are good friends with the Bishop's family. I know in my heart that the Lord puts us in positions to help us grow and benefit others so Where we will be called we will serve!

Winter Snow Hits Carolina

Yeah Boy - it is 2 pm and it is STILL snowing outside! Here are some pics to enjoy. School is closed as is Fort Bragg!

HARNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS WILL BE CLOSED ON JANUARY 20, 2009
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER.

"Fort Bragg is closed Tuesday, 20 Jan 09.

Enjoy the view - Lars enjoyed the snow for the first few minutes until he realized it was cold - he wanted back in. I was able to get some shots of him and his dad out walking in the early am! There is always time for playing Go Get The Tennis Ball!!!

Good thing the cocoa motion is getting it's workout today. It was also a great day to clean the electric oven and share the heat shall we say!

Yes, that is the name of our trash company!!!

Christmas a month late

OK I know I am a bit slow here posting these pics. We tricked Sir David this year. We got him a phone but we put a baby phone in Joe's Instinct box and then wrapped his Rumor in paper and put behind a frame. Bill went to Salem and got the shirt for David. Jon and Amy were tired from going back and forth from house to house family to family. That is Mikey behind the mask!

Oh I almost forgot - what family gathering is not complete without laying the game out on the living room table- jon was there in spirit!

I took some sure fine dim sum photos. Yes Mike is about to eat chicken feet!

New 2009

This is a new Year and I have all these great goals to want to achieve! There are the obvious ones we all know and try to make each year!

I was at a recent job interview and the CFO asked me what my goals were for the new year!

Hmm - I feel a little like Dustin Hoffman in that movie .... Kramer VS Kramer where he needs to have a job to keep his kid... You know the scene - interview at office while Christmas party is going on....

Anyway I like my little picture and the words of the wise Swedish Chef!

Uncle Jay Recaps 2008

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWiXy55OHyY

A friend of mine sent this link. Make sure your sound is on- sit back and enjoy!