The Singles Bible

My Bishop has been reading Sister Oaks book "The Single Voice." and swears by it. He loves the book so much he calls it his new bible. Recently I decided to pick it up and read it. Though it is aimed at singles so far I have found it is applicable to everyone. Today I read one quote I loved...
"How do we deal with a circumstance we never bargained for, and worse, that we never prepared for-that seems to affect all members of our family and ever our standing in society? The answer is simple and yet so often so very hard to achieve: By applying the principles of the gospel and knowing we are precious in the eyes of God, we can attain peace and happiness."

What I Have Been Up To

Ok so I got around to posting sooner then I was thinking.

I has been a world wind of a December so far....oh wait thats right we are adults now and can see how busy Christmas time really is.

Unrelated to Christmas...this week I had a tube put in my left ear. I have had ear problems for over 2 1/2 years. The first of the month the ran a test and found my ear can not equalize pressure. They are hoping by putting in a tube this will be solved.


On Thursday my mom, sister and I went to Ballet Wests The Nutcracker. Can I tell you it is much improved. Thank you Adam Sklute! I was in total amazement. Oh yea dinner at the Macaroni Grill was yummmmy.

Of course snow!!! We have been in a snow pattern, can we say a storm every three days. I love it though. My only compliant about snow is driving in it.....but that has been solved with the Train. No more do I have to drive to work in the snow.

I love the snow, how mystical and magical it is. Plus I love playing with Carmel in it, he does not like it much.

So here is the picture of the moon I promised. And by the way the moon was right. It snowed a few days latter. A better weather man then those on TV.
And I watched the Baird's while their parents where in DC. The first day I was there we choose to ride the train to California Pizza Kitchen for dinner.

Greetings to All

I hope you are all having a nice Christmas season. I have not posted much lately. I have been wanting to post with pictures. But do tosome computer problems it may be a few days more. I will post soon.

I am Gratefull For...

I figured I would catch up on my lack of grateful for posts... (I have a problem with it on weekends)
1) A new tube in my ear...hopefully this will do the trick
2) A new computer...mine was as dead as can be
3) SNOW I love it
4) Because of snow...the train

I am Grateful for...

I am grateful for.... Peppermint Stick Ice cream on brownies with hot fudge sauce. Yummmm the best.

The Halo Around the Moon

Tonight was the coolest thing I ever saw. The moon actually had a halo. I did manage to take a picture; I will get it up as soon as I can...maybe tomorrow. But in the mean time enjoy what I found out about it on the web.

A Ring Around The Moon
The ring around the Moon is caused by the refraction of Moonlight (which of course is reflected sunlight) from ice crystals in the upper atmosphere. The shape of the ice crystals results in a focusing of the light into a ring. Since the ice crystals typically have the same shape, namely a hexagonal shape, the Moon ring is almost always the same size.
Less typical are the halos that may be produced by different angles in the crystals. They can create halos with an angle of 46 degrees.
Moon Ring Weather Folklore Folklore has it that a ring around the moon signifies bad weather is coming, and in many cases this may be true. So how can rings around the moon be a predictor of weather to come? The ice crystals that cover the halo signify high altitude, thin cirrus clouds that normally precede a warm front by one or two days. Typically, a warm front will be associated with a low pressure system which is commonly referred to as a storm.
It is believed that the number of stars within a moon halo indicate the number days before bad weather will arrive. Give it a try the next time you observe a moon halo.

A stormy weekend is being predicted in Utah....lets see if it happens. (I hope it does)

Ill get my picture up this weekend.

Addresses

So Im a little slow this year...what a surprise. I need all your addresses to send christmas cards.

I am Grateful for...

I am grateful for being the only one at work who is not sick!

I am Grateful for....

I am grateful for Snow....just not cleaning cars off in the morning.

I am Grateful For...

I am Grateful for... the ATONMENT and the changes it can make in our lives and our hearts.

Shopping... A list of 10 Reason to Be Financially Smart

So I learned a fun habit from my room mate in DC....list making.

With the economy (smile it will all work out) and this song I heard on my ipod. I thought of the perfect list. 10 Reasons to Be Financially Smart

1) No Worries
2) When emergencies arise (a dead computer, or car, or who knows what) the decision is easier to make
3) You dont have to write your paychecks off to others
4) Peace of mind (I know a lot like no worries but its the most important)
5) You can occasionally give yourself nice treats
6) You dont stress as much over employment status
7) You are not indebted to others
8) The economy is not as worrisome
9) You are keeping the commandments
10) You will one day have more money

So here is the song. Its called "Shopping" by Barenacked Ladies. If you know me it fits. But I have one word of advice...shopping does not fix anything...haha it can make things worse.

CHORUS:
Well you know that it's going to be alright
I think it's gonna be alright
Everything will always be alright
When we go shopping
Well you know that it's going to be alright
When we go shopping
It's always lalalalala...
Shopping spree begin
It's always lalalalala...
Everybody wins
So shutup
And never stop
Let's shop
Until we drop

CHORUSIt's always lalalalala...
Shopping never end
It's always lalalalala...
Shopping with our friends
Shopping once again
It's always lalalalala... (x4)It's never enough
Until you've got all the stuff
When the going gets rough
Just shop with somebody tough

CHORUS (x2)It's always...When we go shopping (x3)

I am Grateful For

Wonderful Co-Workers!!!

So What Have I Been Up To

I was looking over my blog and realized I havent posted much about my going ons lately....unless what I am grateful for counts for much. :)

Here are a few highlight:
1) I learned how to make my moms yummy homemade roles
2) I hade a great thanksgiving. We went to my aunt Lories this year. It was so much fun to all eat in the same room. To see cousins that are back from missions
3) I finally made it through season one of heros. Now for season two!
4) I hung out with my bros. It was great fun shootgun shotting. Though I felt a little out of place.
5) I got a great deal on new running clothes and shoes...got to love black Friday!!

Well thats just a few. Hope things are going well for each of you.

I will aim to put pictures up soon. Oh that means I would have to take pictures.

Lots of love.

I am Grateful For...

I am greatful for WONDERFUL FRIENDS!!

I am Grateful For

I am grateful for a wonderful dad who can do all my car repairs.....yep I cant change my own headlights.