It has been a pretty good year. I am thankful Rich was able to get a steady job. He doesn't love his job, but he doesn't hate it either. The steady paycheck makes a huge difference. Plus the work is a lot easier on his body.
Autumn ended up in a wreck on New Years Eve. She was at her friends house and was coming home at 7:00 p.m and ended up in the ditch. She called me in tears. She wasn't hurt so that is all that matters. My Expedition is beat up, but I guess that is what insurance is for. I am beyond grateful she is okay. Rich was able to pull her out and I drove home. We will need to go to the car doctor though. I need a new bumper, a new mirror, a huge dent is in the side, and quite a few scratches.
Off to see 2011 out. Hello 2012
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Friday, December 30, 2011
Real Steel
Rich and I went to the movie last night. Blackfoot turned their movie theater into a $2.00 theater. We wanted to go on a date but the movie I wanted to see wasn't playing. Instead we went to see Real Steel. I wasn't sure if I would like it, but it was a Sci Fi and Rich loves them. I read the reviews online and it had good reviews, and for $2.00 why not. It has Hugh Jackman in it, and he is a good actor. Both Rich and I LOVED the movie. It was so much more than a boxing movie and had a good storyline. Even though Hugh Jackman played a different role and was a jerk through parts of it. I will definatley own it.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Christmas
We had a good Christmas. The girls were spoiled and I am sure they were happy with what they received. We got Autumn and Tymber a sewing machine. They both agreed that is what they wanted. I can't wait to see what they make. Hope got a few toys. I tried not to get her many because she really doesn't play with many toys. I will have to post some pictures when I am not too tired lazy to get them from my camera.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Almost here.
Christmas is almost here. I have really struggled this year, no energy, no desire for the holidays, not really caring if my tree and decorations are up or not. I hate feeling this way, hate that I am not excited for the holidays. Especially because Hope is still little enough to believe. Autumn pretty much put the tree up, Rich did the lights, and then the girls decorated the tree. They also put up the decorations. I do not have even close to what we normally have up. I think some of my problem is that the tree is downstairs and I hardly ever go down, so it just doesn't feel like Christmas.
Last night we went to Lorie and Rory's for dinner. Everyone was there. The whole entire family with the exception of Kade, he is on his mission. It was a lot of fun. We ate, of course, then Caralyn had a few fun games everyone played. She bought a whole bunch of candy and wrapped the candy. It was like the dollar candy in the boxes. Then you had to roll a 6 or a 1 and you got to pick a gift. Once the gifts were gone we went for 10 min again rolling a 6 or a 1 as fast as you could and you could steal someone else's candy. It was really fun and there was a lot of candy so everyone at least got 1 or 2 boxes. Even the little kids were included and they were so excited. A few of them were unable to get a 6 or a 1 on the dice so of course we told them they did and let them get gifts. Little Rycker was throwing a fit because he really wanted to open the gifts. It was hard for him to understand he had to wait, so of course he got to open his candy before we exchanged. But it's all good and fun!
Getting together before the holiday really worked out well because Christmas day is so crazy. We all wrote letters to Kade as well. Then Rory and Lorie showed us their video from when they were in Fiji in November and dived with the sharks. It was really incredible and looked scary to be around that many sharks. But what an incredible opportunity.
Rory and Lorie are going on a two year mission. I was pretty surprised but they will be sending their papers in in January. I will blog about it more and why they decided to go when they get their call. We offered to rent our house out and stay in theirs for the 2 years. HAHA she said surprisingly lots of people have offered. Their house is incredibly beautiful. We also told them we could drive their Vettes while they were gone, after all it isn't good for cars to sit for 2 years. HAHA
Anyways, after the party I found my Christmas. I am defiantly excited now for the holidays!
Last night we went to Lorie and Rory's for dinner. Everyone was there. The whole entire family with the exception of Kade, he is on his mission. It was a lot of fun. We ate, of course, then Caralyn had a few fun games everyone played. She bought a whole bunch of candy and wrapped the candy. It was like the dollar candy in the boxes. Then you had to roll a 6 or a 1 and you got to pick a gift. Once the gifts were gone we went for 10 min again rolling a 6 or a 1 as fast as you could and you could steal someone else's candy. It was really fun and there was a lot of candy so everyone at least got 1 or 2 boxes. Even the little kids were included and they were so excited. A few of them were unable to get a 6 or a 1 on the dice so of course we told them they did and let them get gifts. Little Rycker was throwing a fit because he really wanted to open the gifts. It was hard for him to understand he had to wait, so of course he got to open his candy before we exchanged. But it's all good and fun!
Getting together before the holiday really worked out well because Christmas day is so crazy. We all wrote letters to Kade as well. Then Rory and Lorie showed us their video from when they were in Fiji in November and dived with the sharks. It was really incredible and looked scary to be around that many sharks. But what an incredible opportunity.
Rory and Lorie are going on a two year mission. I was pretty surprised but they will be sending their papers in in January. I will blog about it more and why they decided to go when they get their call. We offered to rent our house out and stay in theirs for the 2 years. HAHA she said surprisingly lots of people have offered. Their house is incredibly beautiful. We also told them we could drive their Vettes while they were gone, after all it isn't good for cars to sit for 2 years. HAHA
Anyways, after the party I found my Christmas. I am defiantly excited now for the holidays!
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Heavy Heart
My heart is heavy today. A young man in our ward passed away last night. He was 17 and a senior. His mom Marsha is a teacher at the elementary school, Autumn had her for 3rd grade. His younger sister is the same age as Autumn, they are friends and I interact with her all of the time in young women's. I seen Dane on Tuesday, he was on the trailer we were on when we Christmas caroled. His dad was driving the truck.
My heart breaks for the Peterson family, so close to the holidays. I spoke to Marsha Tuesday, we spoke of Christmas and what a hectic time of year it was. She was telling me she was trying to get a special project completed this coming weekend. Never could we have imagined instead she will be preparing to bury her son.
My heart was heavy when my daughter came home and collapsed in my arms. I pray I find the words to comfort her and help my young women heal. I pray I never have to bury a child and hope that my children know that no matter how bad life may seem there is always hope and someone wiling to help and listen.
May the Peterson family find comfort and eventual healing from our merciful Father in Heaven. Their testimonies are strong and Sister Peterson is in the relief society presidency. May sweet Mikell heal over time with the death of her brother.
My prayers and blessings of comfort go out to the Peterson family at this difficult time. We love you.
My heart breaks for the Peterson family, so close to the holidays. I spoke to Marsha Tuesday, we spoke of Christmas and what a hectic time of year it was. She was telling me she was trying to get a special project completed this coming weekend. Never could we have imagined instead she will be preparing to bury her son.
My heart was heavy when my daughter came home and collapsed in my arms. I pray I find the words to comfort her and help my young women heal. I pray I never have to bury a child and hope that my children know that no matter how bad life may seem there is always hope and someone wiling to help and listen.
May the Peterson family find comfort and eventual healing from our merciful Father in Heaven. Their testimonies are strong and Sister Peterson is in the relief society presidency. May sweet Mikell heal over time with the death of her brother.
My prayers and blessings of comfort go out to the Peterson family at this difficult time. We love you.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
17 ....already
I can't believe my Autumn is 17 today. She informed me this is her last year of being a kid, next year she is an adult. Wow where have the past 17 years gone. It is so fun seeing her grow and what an amazing woman she is becoming. She has such high standards and a strong testimony. She is such a great big sister and we are beyond blessed to have her in our lives as our daughter.
Her birthday has been pretty low key. Rich and I took her to lunch and then we made BBQ chicken, cheese potatoes, and rolls for dinner. I bought her a pair of boots last week that she has been wearing all week, and we got her a curling iron and a little bit of nail polish. I think she has enjoyed her day.
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