4 wheel drive

I may have metioned this before but with the late winter storm that hit this morning and having to get Cody to work by 6am I am glad for part time 4 wheel drive. We made it to work no problem even with the other idoits that were on the road.

Guess I should be thankful for the snow since it has covered up the lawn and made it so I can't go out and work in the yard.

Church Ladies

Whenever we go to Church we have a group of older ladies that just adore Maggie. They have spent each week sitting around Nat since I was sitting on the stand. I nicknamed them Nat's posse. Ever since Maggie was born they have really taken to her. They make it a point to come up each week, if they are not sitting right by us, (Yes we sit pretty much on the same bench week in and week out.)
Also today another older lady stopped me to tell me how great it was to see me as a family man again.
This posse had a hand in getting Maggie to us. They knew of our working on getting the miracle to happen and I am positive their prayers were of aid. I know their kind thoughts and all really helped.
That's the great thing about the Church. Your Ward, (if a good one) becomes as close as family, and for that I am grateful.

My kids Smiles

I have to admit, that nothing brightens my day more than to see one on my kids smile or laugh. Granted when the older ones do it now I worry what they are up to but it still makes my day.
Doesn’t matter how bad or good the day has been a smile makes it that much more special.

A Belt

So I forgot my belt and boy did I hate it.
I have no idea how the young people walk around with their pants half way down. I spent the day pulling up my pants as they fell. I even looked around for a piece of string or rope to use but finaly got through the day.
No place to hang my phone was also a problem.
Well I uess I could solve it by keeping an extra belt at work in my desk.

Clean Public Restrooms

I have traveled far and wide.
In this country and others
Beside.
Restaurant, store, or hotel
A clean restroom
Is received very well.

When your business
You must sit to do.
Its nice to have
The stall free from
eeuuooo

Super Glue

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about tape. I had broken the ear piece on my glasses and was thankful to tape them in place. Well, the tape didn’t last as long as I wanted. So I got some super glue and used it. The glasses not only work but look like nothing is wrong with them, (until you notice I can’t fold them up) but who cares. I no longer have glasses that look like a nerd. I also remember the other times I have had to use super glue, rear view mirrors, broken china, doorbell fix. Just remember to not get it on your skin…it’s a bear to remove.

Easter(well sort of)

Ok I don't want to get preachy but I have to say the following.
I am grateful for the atonement. My Lord and Saviour worked out the atonement for me. It is basicaly 3 part blessing. One a rescue from death, two forgivness for my sins and 3, the day to day succor He offers. He decsend below all things so He can understand my trials and problems. He knows what I am going through. He knows how hard it was for us to wait the 3 years for Maggie to come to us and blessed us accordingly. He knows how hard it is to worry about my kids or my job.

I' m grateful for the blessing of having the knowledge that my Lord loves me.

DVR

In the old days if I wanted to record a show from the TV I had to set the old Video cassette recorder and hope for the best. Too many times the tape ripped or jammed or it recorded with "noise" all over it.
So I was exicted to get our Cable box with the DVR .

Now with cable I can set record and it goes to the hard drive. I can watch the program when iI want, (usualy during early morning up time with Mags.) The best part of the whole process is that I can fast forward thru commericals.

Vending Machines

The other day I had to hurry to work and did not get breakfast etc. I was glad to see that the vending machines at work were filled with “Good Fat free chips”. I also take for granted the ease I have of walking down and getting a can of pop. Another item I have started to appreciate is the red box video stalls. The ease with which they work is great. The problem being when it says it is full and can not let you return your video. (Sort of forces you to rent another movie…hum I wonder if that is how it is designed.)

Spring Rain

So this morning when I got up to get Maggie a bottle at 4am. I noticed that it was raining. COme 6 am when I got up again to go let the basketball players in the Stake House (The clocks on the doors has not changed yet) it was a slight sprinkle.
I then got on a conferenc call for work at 7am and then at 8 am. So by the time I headed into the office at 9:20 it had cleared and I loved it.
The air was crisp and cool, the sky a clear blue.
My tulips are really popping up.
I love spring rain and the freshness it brings the world.

Kenneth Cope

Ok so there are a few singers that when a new CD comes out I have to hurry and go get it. I never listen ahead of time or check reviews. One is Donny Osmond the other is Kenneth Cope. I knew his new cd hit stores last week and I picked it up last night. I just love his use of words. I enjoy all his songs.

Safety

This morning as I walked into the Stake House for High Council meeting I was met by the Stake Pres and counsler pointing to a window in a classroom that had been broken. My assignment on the high council is the physical buildings etc. I said ok I will call the police and then look around to check out the building. Everything looked ok. Looks like they never got in the building only broke the window. I talked to the cops, boarded up the window, reported it to the regional physical guy and went on with the day.
I have to admit that I am very grateful for not having to worry about my family or house and such. We live in a very calm area and for that I am grateful.

Thank Goodness!!!!!!!

(Flower boy and Evil rabbit)

Tonight Cody and Randall got goofing around, I mean really goofing around.

"I wonder if it comes off..."

Now I am gratefull that Maggie will have these two goofballs around to keep her laughing and entertained. I am also grateful that she will have Jo and Josh around to help her learn "normal"

Most of all I am grateful that Maggie missed getting these goof genes.....(not really.)

I don't think you are totaly born with being a goofball. It is an aquired skill that we love dearly.

See what I mean................... Guess I should limit her time with her brothers.

" You're kidding me ....right?"

Jo and Josh please visit soon..................................................

Daylight Savings???

Ok so I am grateful for the idea of having more daylight after work to get things done in the yard etc, but just how does this whole headache. We really don't "save" any daylight now do we.
I mean all it really means is that it is dark when you go to work rather than getting darker faster.
How in the world did this ever get started anyway? I heard rumor it was for the farmers...all the farmers I ever met never cared what time the clock said, they got up at the crack of dawn and worked as long as they could see.
Someone said the Doctors wanting to play golf more...well that would not be a surpise.
Some say so retail shops get more business...well, my wife doesn't care if the sun is shining or not, if she wants to go shopping she does.
And now they changed te time to help save energy...That doesn't make sense. I just have to have the lights on earlier as I get ready to go to work etc.

Changing Stations

I had noticed over the past couple of years the appearance of changing stations in men's bathrooms. At first I thought oh that is nice but I very seldom see anyone using them. Maybe men don't change diapers, or maybe they don't want to do it in the men's room. Anyway yesterday at Church Nat handed me Maggie since I was closet to the aisle and asked me to change her. I am one dad that has no problem with this task.

Well I have to say I was very grateful for a spot to lay her don and change her. I don't know if I would use a restroom in a restaurant yet or not but at Church I felt OK.

Family

So Fri night we went out for our monthly dinner with my family. My parents, and my siblings and their spouses. We go to a different place to eat each month. Maggie is the first grandchild allowed to come. (No choice really)
Then for Sunday we went to Nats parents to celebrate a few birthdays in her family. All in all a weekend full of family. It was good. We are blessed to have a close family, even when we want nothing to do with each other we still do, because that is what family is all about.

Reading Dr Suess

So Maggie is
One month old.
Daddy tired something
Very bold.
He got a book
All about feet.
We read it aloud,
Oh how sweet.
Left foot right foot
Voices from daddies nose
Maggie tightly her eyes closed.
High foot low foot
Oh how many you meet.
Who would think.
A book full of
Feet feet feet.
Page one then page two
No one had on
Even a shoe
Left foot right foot
Feet feet feet.
A smile from baby
A tear on daddy’s cheek.
Mommy smiles
As we end
Tomorrow night
We’ll do it all
again.

Tape

Ok so I broke my reading glasses that I use at work. The side piece came apart. Since I use them all day I grabbed the sctoch Tape and did a nerd attack on them. My wife would die to see me but they are doing the job until I get in and get them fixed. (It stinks getting old and mlosing my perfect eye sight) (At least I still have most my hair)

My little Angel

I guess I haven't really stated how grateful I am for Maggie. She has truly changed my world. This past week she is sleeping 4-5 hours at a time some nights and for that I truly am grateful!
(the photographer for this was great! if you want her info ask me)

Good Disney Movies

Last night the boys were over and wanted to watch a movie. We got "The Game Plan" from pay per view and loved it. I know that these types of shows are predictable and that some don't see their magic...well I do I enjoyed this movie. It made me laugh, smile and even almost tear up.

Flavored Water

I have to admit I do not like the taste of plain water. It can be bottled, really expensive or out of the tap. I do not care for it. Since Nat has got me on this get healthier lifestyle I know that I must drink more water. So I was very glad to find the flavored water packets. I get the cheap Wal-Mart store brand and love it. Grape is by far the best. I don’t care about lemonade but the cherry lime is good as well.