I brought donuts for breakfast. Lillian and Anders thought that was the greatest!
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Friday, November 28, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving!
We had a wonderful Thanksgiving day. We started the day at the Mesa Turkey Trot.
My bosses at Scottsdale Healthcare were there, Dee Dee and Dana
Lucy, Kim, Kiersten and Heath all ran together. Yes, Kim is here with Ethan and baby Thurston. Heath is a family friend from Australia staying with us until Christmas.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Certified Radiology Nurse
I passed my national boards in radiology! I can now add CRN to my list of credentials at work!
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Gratitude
We had the best Relief Society lesson today on Gratitude. I felt so pathetic for complaining about the things I do. The lesson was presented by one of the counselors, Sister Reed. She is funny, knowledgeable and spiritual all at the same time! Here is an excerpt from her handout......
- If you woke up this morning with more health than illness, you are more blessed than the million who will not survive this week.
- If you have never experienced the danger of battle, the loneliness of imprisonment, the agony of torture, or the pangs of starvation, you are ahead of 500 million people in the world.
- If you can attend a church meeting without fear of harassment, arrest, torture or death, you are more blessed than three billion people in the world.
- If you have food in the refrigerator, clothes on your back, a roof overhead, and a place to sleep, you are richer that 75% of this world.
- If you have money in the bank, in your wallet, and spare change in a dish someplace, you are among the top 8% of the world's wealthy.
Sometimes we have such a skewed perspective of life's blessings. Today, I felt so grateful for my the 12 and 13 year olds in my Sunday School class. They are so smart and are trying so hard to do good. They amaze me. I love being their teacher.
Monday, November 3, 2008
Dinner in a Pumpkin
My Halloween Dinner tradition is "Dinner in a Pumpkin". I started doing this at the suggestion of Linda Goodman when my kids were small. I have tried variations of the recipe and this year is no exception. My ingredients this year:
Ground Beef
Sausage
Corn
Salad Macaroni
Onion
Diced tomatoes
Salt and Pepper
Bake at 350 for 1 hour
The dinner takes on the flavor of the pumpkin. Yummy!
Saturday, November 1, 2008
For Kim's "Tag"
1. Where did you meet your husband? In high school. I was a freshman and he was a junior.
2. How long did you date before you got married? We didn't date until the middle of my junior year in high school. We got married after 2 years in college.
3. How long have you been married? 30 years
4. What does he do that surprises you? What is amazing is that he continues to surprise me after 30 years. That is one of the really fun things about him.
5. What is your favorite feature of his? His kind face and eyes. That was the first thing that I noticed about him.
6. What is his best quality? His genuine love of people. He is like his dad in that way. Is always interested in the other guy's story.
7. Does he have a nickname for you? Schmoopie (from Seinfeld) Mostly a joke.
8. What is his favorite food? Steak, but he loves a good hot dog
9. What is his favorite sport? Golf, duh!
10. When and where did you first kiss? In front of my house after a date. It was NOT the first date.
11. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple? We love to watch movies and play with our grandchildren
12. Do you have any children? 4 girls, 6 grandchildren
13. Does he have any hidden talents? Yes, he is a really good artist and has a great eye for design.
14. How old is he? 52
15. Who said 'I love you' first? He did
16. What is his favorite music? Classic Rock and Roll
17. What do you admire most about him? His naturally cheerful disposition. The glass is always 3/4 full
18. What is his favorite color? Not sure
19. Will he read this? Probably not.
20. Who do you tag? I would love to hear from all my friends and family.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Reflections of Christ Video
If you saw the display at the Arizona Temple, you know how beautiful and inspirational this collection of photos is by local photographer Mark Mabry. The piano music that goes with the video is also done by local musician Clyde Bawden. Click on link to bring some inspiration to your day.
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