My how the time flies!!

I thought it was time to blog a little, I was so surprised by how long it has been since I took a minute to jot a few lines down. Another year has flown by, we are getting ready to send another son out into the world to serve the Lord. I have mixed emotions about it because Quezon City Philippines is a very long way away. Jameson will be entering the MTC on January 27th. The weeks until then will move very fast I am sure. I have been reading on what to send him for his two year "vacation". I think the best thing I can send him is my prayers. I know that by this time he has learned all that he can or will from Ed and I and now it is his turn to learn who he is and what he will become. I have faith that the Lord will bless him in his service. He is excited and ready to go.

We just celebrated Christmas and had a great week. Santa brought us a trip to California to spend 3 days in Disneyland. " the happiest place on earth". how did Santa know that we needed to enjoy the sun and fun? We started out our adventure on Dec 26th and traveled with Dan and Jenni Grover ( my sister) and their family. We stayed in Buena Park, 5 minutes from the park. We had rooms right beside each other and totally enjoyed our time together. Santa must have had the same idea for many families because Disneyland was so busy. On two of our days, ticket sales were stopped because the park had reached it's capacity. only a few 76,000 people.
Even though it was busy, the lines actually weren't to bad. the longest we waited was 5- minutes for the Soaring California Ride. My favorite ride has to be small world in fantasy land and I like Soaring California in California Adventure.

The Christmas holiday was beautiful out there, everything is decorated and fun to look at. the Castle is beautiful and the parades are too. We even saw Santa on the Matterhorn, he was vacationing too after his long nights delivery.
The best part was spending time together and making new memories. the worst part was the drive home in holiday traffic.

It took us a extra 1.5 hours from California to Las Vegas.
We are looking forward to another adventure.

Thanks Given

It's almost time for Thanksgiving, and this year I have taken a few moments to think about all of the things I am thankful for.
My family is number one, I couldn't ask for any better. They amaze me each day, I have enjoyed watching them grow and come into there own.
Ed is wonderful to me, I couldn't want anyone else. He truly is my soul mate.
Alex was recently married and we are so excited to welcome his new bride into our home and family. Her name is Marianne and she is a gem. She fits in so well and I know that they will be happy together.
Jameson received his mission call in September and is patiently waiting for go to the Quezon City mission in the Philippines. (I better make sure I know how to spell it). He will leave on January 27th. So far away, but so soon to me.
Kellon is a junior this year and doing well in school and sports, he is starting a season of wrestling at this time and has also convinced his little brother Tanner (who by the way, isn't so little anymore) to join him in wrestling this year. Tanner needless to say is not very excited about it, but if I remember right, neither was Kellon last year.
We also have an addition to our family this year. We have my sister's son Dalton living with us. He will attend school the next 2 years here, he is enjoying his time in Juab already, even though he has to sleep on a futon bed, I think he is secretly counting the days till Jamer leaves so he can have his queen size bed.
Annee is still the baby, although she is almost 12. the boys call her the second mom. she tells them what to do. she has been doing well in school and she loves to read, sing and dance.
She will try out for the sound of music musical in our community in a couple of weeks. She really wants to perform. She has read the Twilight series of books this last year and last night we went to the new moon movie. She is waiting impatiently for the next one to come out in June 2010. I am currently working as a dental assistant and loving it. I work for a great dental office and love the people there. It has been such a blessing in my life.
Well i will close for now, i need to have a break from the computer. until next time.