Sunday, December 20, 2009

It's Decided!

Yes It's Decided! We are going to Disneyland for Christmas!! I feel like there hasn't been much stability in our lives the past year (and yes I am doing a year cap for my next post) and call me silly I just didn't expect to be at Disneyland with no real place to just sit and enjoy the day. But... I think it will be full of fun memories. I have always kinda liked the thought of Christmas in Disneyland but I didn't expect it or even really plan for it this year. Dave's parents have a hard time with Christmas and so I think since we (the only kids in Utah) are having my family for Christmas this year, they didn't really like the thought of that. So, they took the initiative and invited us to Disneyland. Dave can't say no to Disneyland. I'm excited that Lauren will have so much time with us and her Grandparents. It will be fun and I hope to post some pictures too.

Monday, December 14, 2009

Christmas!

This year I felt so hum drum about Christmas and I still am not going to decorate but I feel like I finally caught the Christmas bug when I started to read the Christmas Carol. I told myself last year that I would make it a tradition to read The Christmas Carol every December and I was excited to do it so it was easy. Then the bug grew when I went to watch The Christmas Carol in theaters with Dave. I really grow from the story and sometimes feel like there are little pieces of me that are a bit scroogish and need a little kneading.
So I softened and last week I made 32 dozen cookies and gave them to people who work with Dave and family and friends. I loved it!! I thought about those people the whole time I was making the cookies and I was just excited to give them something. For me I hate the thought of the monetary side of Christmas. It takes the life out of Christmas for me. So this was a good way for me to give and not think about the money.
Plus I love Christmas Carols. Yesterday, Relief Society sang "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" and despite the horrible singing that was going on all around, I really started crying. It is such a beautiful song. I was also thinking during the lesson how it really is a Miracle every Christmas. I hear people say, "I should be like this all year" or "We should be like this all year". Then I think, no then that would take the miracle of Christmas. I think every year you become better, (should at least) and every Christmas still is that much more of a Miracle. It always leaves mans heart a little warmer, a little softer and a little more giving to "our fellow travelers to the grave"

"I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day"


(Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882), 1867)

I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
Their old familiar carols play,
And wild and sweet the words repeat
Of peace on earth, good will to men.

I thought how, as the day had come,
The belfries of all Christendom
Had rolled along the unbroken song
Of peace on earth, good will to men.

And in despair I bowed my head:
"There is no peace on earth," I said,
"For hate is strong and mocks the song
Of peace on earth, good will to men."

Then pealed the bells more loud and deep:
"God is not dead, nor doth he sleep;
The wrong shall fail, the right prevail,
With peace on earth, good will to men."

Till, ringing singing, on its way,
The world revolved from night to day,
A voice, a chime, a chant sublime,

Of peace on earth, good will to men!

Thursday, May 28, 2009

So, I know that I don't post hardly ever so it's kinda a cycle where the less I post the harder it is for me to post because I know no one will read it so... Anyways, I'll catch everyone up with us. Two weeks ago I flew out to Virginia with Lauren to meet up with Dave who had been there a week and a half. Then later in that week after we flew out Dave Graduated! Hurray! It was so fun to visit and be at our old home. But we were ready to come back to Denver. Next... Pictures.

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Does this really work?

Sunday, April 5, 2009

Firemen stand up for their Morals - Please Visit Site


http://www.firefightersdefensefund.org/site/c.jdKMKSOuHoE/b.4802855/

This is a site that makes me feel a bit better about things. And yet I'm still a little red under the collar. Today I was driving home with Dave from Fort Collins, CO. I turned the radio and scanned the channels. I was very interested in a talk radio conversation which had a Fireman from San Diego on the line with the radio host. They were talking about a present case that this particular Firefighter Unit in San Diego, was in. I was so livid and down right well... livid explains it. The Firemen in this unit were called and told they had to be in the Gay Pride Parade of San Diego. The chief simply stated, none of the men and he as well did not want to be around, or associated with the activities that would go on during this Parade every year. Come to find very lud and crass behavior, not surprisingly, is exhibited every year at this parade. And, why do we over look these "illegal" actions? Seriously, they are illegal and the city turns a blind eye to it every year. gerrr, I better calm down. I just feel it so unjust that someone would be forced by the government in that particular city to participate in something that is very strongly against their belief, against their will, and how horrible it would be for those men with families and wives to spend a horrible horrible day being cat called, exposed to nudity, and inappropriate language and physical action. Oh, goodness, seriously? Do we really have a hard time standing up for things? Well, i was very proud and happy to hear this Unit did. They stood up and because of it are in a costly case to help them and others who do not wish to forced to do something they do not agree with. I am so happy to know there are average day Hero's still out there who want to stand up for them selves and not be pushed down and subjected to.

Acadamy of Country Music Awards!


Alright,I have always liked the occasional Country song, but I think I was slightly converted tonight. I love Country music!! And I actually feel like there is something worth while in the music and lyrics. Like Carrie Underwood said tonight, "It's my belief that Country music makes the world a better place." Thank goodness there is still that!

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Dave Telemarking

Maci & Ryan get Married, And Dave and I get A day away!


I am so happy for my good friend Maci! She is one of the funnest, smartest, kindest people I know. I'm so blessed to have good friends, even if we act like sisters sometimes. Her wedding was just right. I felt like everything about it was comfortable and easy and enjoyable.

I had so much fun seeing everyone and laughing with them while we ate our scrumptious dinner/lunch. I just love having my friends around, but I love having my friends and my hubby around. It was a lot of fun to laugh with Dave too. I honestly say he is my best friend.

After the Wedding we wanted to "hit the town" of ol' St. George. I just boggle myself when I remember growing up in Delta and felt that St. George and Provo were such monstrosity of cities. I know if you live there you usually know the nooks and cranies where you go and do things, that sounds like a bad joke. But, we aren't from there or ever lived there, so... we went to a movie and Loved it!!! We were early and so Dave was like should we go somewhere, I said, No way!! Do you see the arcades? Yes we played arcades for half an hour and it was a blast!! I love feeling like a kid at times. Then we went in and watched Knowing It was crazy and I liked it. The best part of this movie was walking out and looking at eachother and saying, "What next?" Oh it felt soooooo good to not to have to rush home because of worries.
We went to the Family Fun Center and had a blast!! yes we did race cars and I laughed the whole time. A little twelve year old passed me but not to worry I was neck and neck with him after that. So then we went to dinner, then headed back to Cedar City to our awesome Bed and Breakfast. Dave was getting a little worried and a bit jealous of the bed and sheets we had. I was sooo in love. Some people like their mattresses hard, I like mine to feel like I'm on a cloud and I did! And to think I just got this place because it was the cheapest :) Then after a blissfull night sleep, we treked down to Virgin and did a bike ride. Ohhhhh my lands. I felt like I was the same person who graduated college four years ago. I missed myself and it was a good reunion to be together again. I just can't wait to do the trail again with Dave and some of my family at the reunion this summer.

Oh The Spoils of a Good Storm




Last Thursday a storm hit, it was pretty big. Big enough for half of Denver to go home from work early. So Dave came home early, I hadn't left the house because the snow was blowing sideways. I had snuck down to the gym and done some good circits, lunges and what not. He says, well the D.O. gave me some ski tickets for a great price. "Wha?" Let's just say, I loved the snow in my... more unresponcible days. I loved Snowboarding! Snowshoeing, skiing, and when I met Dave he taught me how to Telemark. So.. it's been soooo long since we have had a good day on the slopes. The D.O. said if Dave wanted to take Friday off to go skiing that would be fine with him. Great hu? Well, I was a bit hesitant to doing this, mostly because I didn't want to wake up at 6 a.m., I was a bit sick, and I am sick of driving. But... lo and behold I woke up at 6 a.m. and drove to Loveland, CO, about one hr away from Denver.
There was a Day care at the resort which did a good job at watching Lauren. She was really excited to be there so I didn't have any worries. I feel like Now that she is getting older I don't have as much anxiety about leaving her. Dave and I put on our new (old) tele boots with a smile and scout our routes out and just hit the slopes for 2 & 1/2 hrs.

I was really tired because of the early wake up, being sick, and my intense work out the day before. When you Tele you use so much thigh you are basically doing lunges down the mountain.
So my first few runs were not so good. I had a lot of fun with Dave and by the end I felt like If I went again this season I would be kickin' it. ;) What a blast hu?
Then I hung out with Lauren for an hour while Dave did another long run.

I just love Colorado! The people are so great and it just feels like they are similar to Dave and Me.

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Marie of the Dead!

O.k. I can't promise anything at this point. I'm really not in the situation to. But... I feel like I've been horribly bad and not very interesting in my communication via blogger. So, I am penitent. Awful enough I have zilch I can talk about, that does not consist of complaining. So... Let's see if I can dig up a funny story. Our Norfolk, VA ward was a gem. Or something like it. Well, I was sitting in the Peterson's ward Sunday and just thinking of how home sick I was for my Norfolk ward and friends.. This is the same ward where some of the people are a little shy of all the colors of the rainbow. And the same ward where a woman got up during fast and testimony meeting to exclaim to the congregation that she caught her husband in an affair, she says," And can you believe I walked in on them and they were having S E T S!" Oh how sad and funny at the same time. So I'm reminiscing this last Sunday just not listening to all the testimonies about peoples problems and how they slyly add in something about the Gospel. (Ohhhh I am going to burn!!!!) When this woman walks up. Nothing unusual. She starts crying, not unusual, she starts talking how things have been hard since she divorced her husband five years ago, caught my interest a bit. Then she goes on to say how she hated this church and grew up in Utah, and how she thought "if there ever was a mafia church, this would be it" and she later tells because she knew someone who was in the church and mafia and was using the church, "as a black market for babies" What????!!!!!???? Oh, I felt right at home once again. I love the crazies of the world. I turned to Dave and said, "I was just missing our Norfolk Ward, Now I feel right at home." But Honestly I seriously do miss my Norfolk ward and think it was my favorite ward I have lived in... yep ever. Funny how that goes hu? I can remember all the people's faces (I'm ashamed I can't remember their names) And I seriously smile when I think of them. Even the one's I didn't know well. But I will say, I miss the Young Women so much. They changed my perspective in the world in a way, and I hope and Pray for them and think of them often. Well, I know I don't have any fun pictures but... would any do for this post? Ta Ta ladies, and I really don't know of any guys on this but, Ta Ta men if you are reading this.