So even on the weekends (and vacations) my internal alarm clock goes off and wakes me up. Yesterday I had to run Nats brother in law to the airport and he called it my biological clock, not quite but close.
So here I sit while others sleep and just watching people and thinking.
Life is good. It is really cold right now but still life is good. The world seems to be falling apart but all in all life is great.
Last week a major earthquake hit New Zealand. This prompted some talk among our friends on what would we do if it hit home and I happened to be at work etc.
Well, our plan is simple, head for home no matter where you are. If Nat and Boo are going any great distance I know that they are going.
I work 20 miles away and know that if the big one hits my car will not get very far on the torn up roads. I keep a old pair of shoes and a jacket in the trunk so if I ever have to change and walk I can.
I am grateful for a assurance inside me, (just like my alarm clock I guess) that lets me know we will make it through whatever comes our way.
I still worry a bit especially since the kids are scattered across the valley, but have faith.
Time to do some reading and make use of "Early Rising time."
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Is Talking Dead?
Today while driving my Wife was having a conversation with her sister texting. It was slow and frustrating to me to watch. I asked her why she just didn't call her sister and save time and confusion to which she replied. 'Why would I do that?"
REALLY????
I have seen youth texting to each other even though they are sitting at the next table.
I think most kids could have a text only phone if there was such a thing.
I know 19 year old men who go out on a LDS Mission and have to learn how to say hello to someone on a bus or even talk to people.
Is the art of conversation dead?
Maybe it is time to call a break on tech stuff...probably not then I would have to stop typing on my laptop that is hooked to the Internet through a Sprint aircard while watching a large screen tv.
I would also have very little idea what is going on in my Kids life since I usually rely on Facebook to keep me up to date.
Oh well, rebel a little and say hello to a stranger today.
REALLY????
I have seen youth texting to each other even though they are sitting at the next table.
I think most kids could have a text only phone if there was such a thing.
I know 19 year old men who go out on a LDS Mission and have to learn how to say hello to someone on a bus or even talk to people.
Is the art of conversation dead?
Maybe it is time to call a break on tech stuff...probably not then I would have to stop typing on my laptop that is hooked to the Internet through a Sprint aircard while watching a large screen tv.
I would also have very little idea what is going on in my Kids life since I usually rely on Facebook to keep me up to date.
Oh well, rebel a little and say hello to a stranger today.
Monday, February 21, 2011
No NO No you doing it wrong
Boo loves to draw. She is quite good.
The other day she asked me to draw with her. She asked for Mike Wuzooski(from Monsters Inc)
I started to draw thinking it was no big deal since he is circles. She shook her finger at me saying no no no not right Mommy do it. She then grabbed the paper and walk away, after a few steps she came back and took my crayon.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Cough cough sniff sniff BURGAAS!!
So Boo has caught a bug.
All morning she has been coughing and then sneezing and then announcing Burgaas(not sure how to spell it) as the snot comes out.
Some times it is funny, but laughing does not help.
We still went to church but Boo stayed out of nursery.Nat had to teach today and I had to speak at the same time. I had mentioned to a member of the Stake Presidency that was at our meeting, I and knew would be at the meeting I was scheduled to speak in, that I may not make it. He said no problem they could cover for me.
Well we decided that Boo could sit in Nats class and without a doubt one of the ladies would hold her if needed. which is what happened. The ladies here just love Boo. So I went to speak.
I had felt strongly this week as I was thinking and preparing the talk that I had one main point I had to make so I am glad I went and was able to make that point.
So this afternoon I have not had much time to read as on a usual Sunday afternoon since we have been following the pattern of cough cough sneeze sneeze and wipe.
I am grateful for tissues today without a doubt.
All morning she has been coughing and then sneezing and then announcing Burgaas(not sure how to spell it) as the snot comes out.
Some times it is funny, but laughing does not help.
We still went to church but Boo stayed out of nursery.Nat had to teach today and I had to speak at the same time. I had mentioned to a member of the Stake Presidency that was at our meeting, I and knew would be at the meeting I was scheduled to speak in, that I may not make it. He said no problem they could cover for me.
Well we decided that Boo could sit in Nats class and without a doubt one of the ladies would hold her if needed. which is what happened. The ladies here just love Boo. So I went to speak.
I had felt strongly this week as I was thinking and preparing the talk that I had one main point I had to make so I am glad I went and was able to make that point.
So this afternoon I have not had much time to read as on a usual Sunday afternoon since we have been following the pattern of cough cough sneeze sneeze and wipe.
I am grateful for tissues today without a doubt.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Truth never changes
One of the books that I am reading right now is a collection of Editorials form 1953.
It was written by Elder Mark E Petersen
(see link for more info on this great man) http://lds.org/ensign/1984/03/mark-e-petersen-a-giant-among-men?lang=eng&query=mark+e+petersen)
It is interesting to see how basic truths do not change. They stay true through out the years no matter what.
Some of his ideas on parenting and living the gospel apply today just as much as they did in the 50's.
I got this book from a pile in my dads garage that they were giving to the DI. In the front I see that it was a gift to my dads father.
I am so grateful for a legacy from both sides of my family of a love for good books.
I love to read...see my reading blog as proof if you want.
For this love of reading and the good words I come across, I am grateful.
It was written by Elder Mark E Petersen
(see link for more info on this great man) http://lds.org/ensign/1984/03/mark-e-petersen-a-giant-among-men?lang=eng&query=mark+e+petersen)
It is interesting to see how basic truths do not change. They stay true through out the years no matter what.
Some of his ideas on parenting and living the gospel apply today just as much as they did in the 50's.
I got this book from a pile in my dads garage that they were giving to the DI. In the front I see that it was a gift to my dads father.
I am so grateful for a legacy from both sides of my family of a love for good books.
I love to read...see my reading blog as proof if you want.
For this love of reading and the good words I come across, I am grateful.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Februarys joke
Each year in February in Utah it always happens.
We get a week to 10days of great spring like weather. Thoughts turn to yard work, garden planting and washing the winter scum off the car.
Then we get a "unexpected storm" that drops a couple of inches of beautiful snow.
It is so nice to see the white covering the grass etc.
I love pre-spring in Utah.
We get a week to 10days of great spring like weather. Thoughts turn to yard work, garden planting and washing the winter scum off the car.
Then we get a "unexpected storm" that drops a couple of inches of beautiful snow.
It is so nice to see the white covering the grass etc.
I love pre-spring in Utah.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Boo on the counter
As I sit here at the kitchen table looking at the net I have to smile at 3 year old Boo helping her mom make homemade pizza.
She is rolling out the dough and loves to stab it with a fork.
At times I think she lives on the counter.
I ask what she is doing to which she says "rolling out segttis" the tomato sauce has spaghetti on the label
I read a news story that said kids now days are not learning how to cook.
I am sooooo grateful that is not the case for kids.
She is rolling out the dough and loves to stab it with a fork.
At times I think she lives on the counter.
I ask what she is doing to which she says "rolling out segttis" the tomato sauce has spaghetti on the label
I read a news story that said kids now days are not learning how to cook.
I am sooooo grateful that is not the case for kids.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Shakespeare
Shakespeare has always been a minor delight of mine.
I enjoyed it in High School and really got to know and enjoy it at the UofU. My professor was the standard looking hippie. (This was in the early 80's so a bit out of date). He had a long pony tail down past the middle of his back, wore fade torn Levis, had a moustache to match his hair and a brain that put across the idea of the Bard in a whole new manner for me.
Yesterday Nat, Boo and I went to see Gnomeo and Juliet. It was cute and extremely fun.
I really got a kick out of the one liners thrown in from the Bard's plays as well as the background. Street names, house numbers all seemed to pop out at me and a few times I found that I was the only one laughing. I do not think that is a reflection on education today but more on my mood at the time. (at least I hope so)
I am grateful for a University professor (I took 2 high level Shakespeare classes from him) that taught me to love the Bard and the way he wrote the words.
I enjoyed it in High School and really got to know and enjoy it at the UofU. My professor was the standard looking hippie. (This was in the early 80's so a bit out of date). He had a long pony tail down past the middle of his back, wore fade torn Levis, had a moustache to match his hair and a brain that put across the idea of the Bard in a whole new manner for me.
Yesterday Nat, Boo and I went to see Gnomeo and Juliet. It was cute and extremely fun.
I really got a kick out of the one liners thrown in from the Bard's plays as well as the background. Street names, house numbers all seemed to pop out at me and a few times I found that I was the only one laughing. I do not think that is a reflection on education today but more on my mood at the time. (at least I hope so)
I am grateful for a University professor (I took 2 high level Shakespeare classes from him) that taught me to love the Bard and the way he wrote the words.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Friday? Really???
I must admit that today I am glad it is Friday. I would stay home and work from home today but since it is Friday that means it is Nat's cleaning day. Several things are a fur sure knowledge on cleaning day:
1.If I am home it will throw off Nat's Mojo and disrupt her system in cleaning the house.
2. If I am home Boo will be off her normal "let mom clean mood"
3. If I am home I will have to help with the cleaning, knowing full well that I will not do it completely right but that my wife is grateful that I try. (Boy am I trying at times she says)
So here at work i sit. Think I will stop at the library on my way home (kill 20 minutes)
I am grateful I have a wife that loves to clean and doesn't mind if I need to be a work on that day.
1.If I am home it will throw off Nat's Mojo and disrupt her system in cleaning the house.
2. If I am home Boo will be off her normal "let mom clean mood"
3. If I am home I will have to help with the cleaning, knowing full well that I will not do it completely right but that my wife is grateful that I try. (Boy am I trying at times she says)
So here at work i sit. Think I will stop at the library on my way home (kill 20 minutes)
I am grateful I have a wife that loves to clean and doesn't mind if I need to be a work on that day.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
A couple of things
I have a few things on my mind today.
First: Last night we went out to dinner with Boo's birth mom, as well as the birth mom's dad, step mom and aunt. What a nice visit. Even though it has been over a year since last we saw each other it seems like long lost family. Boo went to her birth mom easily. I truly believe in some way she knows there is a connection. Adoption rocks is all I can say.
Second: In my reading this year I am amazed I have hit 12 books. The latest was the first book I fully read on my iPod Touch. At first it was different but once I got used to flipping the pages it went pretty fast. I will definitely read more books I have on there.
Third: Just before 6am, this morning, (I usually climb out of bed a 6 to start my day with study etc) Boo came into the room and tapped my arm. I pulled her up into bed where she immediately reached out a arm to touch Nat then the other arm to touch mine, gave a big sigh and fell right back to sleep. I delayed getting right out of bed. My life is great!
First: Last night we went out to dinner with Boo's birth mom, as well as the birth mom's dad, step mom and aunt. What a nice visit. Even though it has been over a year since last we saw each other it seems like long lost family. Boo went to her birth mom easily. I truly believe in some way she knows there is a connection. Adoption rocks is all I can say.
Second: In my reading this year I am amazed I have hit 12 books. The latest was the first book I fully read on my iPod Touch. At first it was different but once I got used to flipping the pages it went pretty fast. I will definitely read more books I have on there.
Third: Just before 6am, this morning, (I usually climb out of bed a 6 to start my day with study etc) Boo came into the room and tapped my arm. I pulled her up into bed where she immediately reached out a arm to touch Nat then the other arm to touch mine, gave a big sigh and fell right back to sleep. I delayed getting right out of bed. My life is great!
Monday, February 7, 2011
Food for the spirit
Yesterday was Stake Conference. A time for the people in our close area to gather and hear from our leaders.
It was full of refreshing testimony and ideas on how to stay close to the spirit.
I gained a new appreciation for the Hymn "Brightly Beams our Fathers Mercy" and the meaning of keep the lower lights a burning
Also got some good advise on how to better my life.
I am grateful for the chance to hear stories of inspiration from my neighbors and friends.
It was full of refreshing testimony and ideas on how to stay close to the spirit.
I gained a new appreciation for the Hymn "Brightly Beams our Fathers Mercy" and the meaning of keep the lower lights a burning
Also got some good advise on how to better my life.
I am grateful for the chance to hear stories of inspiration from my neighbors and friends.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Afternoon Reading
So I am spending the afternoon at my in laws. We are getting together. We got here a few hours before the complete family so Nat could help get things ready etc.
I was able to just sit and read for a few hours.
I love listening to books on my Ipod but nothing replaces holding the book in hand and turning that pages.
The second to last book I read, President Monson's biography, was by far the best made, or constructed, book I have held in a long time. But knowing what I know about him that only makes sense.
I am grateful for the chance to read, a wife and family that let me, and the love of reading my mother instilled in me at a very young age.
I'm glad that I was able to pass this on to my children,
I was able to just sit and read for a few hours.
I love listening to books on my Ipod but nothing replaces holding the book in hand and turning that pages.
The second to last book I read, President Monson's biography, was by far the best made, or constructed, book I have held in a long time. But knowing what I know about him that only makes sense.
I am grateful for the chance to read, a wife and family that let me, and the love of reading my mother instilled in me at a very young age.
I'm glad that I was able to pass this on to my children,
Friday, February 4, 2011
3 Years ago
3 years ago we had the wonderful privilege of having Boo's birth mother place her in our arms. We then brought home Boo to meet the family and have her be ours.
What a night...what a weekend preceding it.
How time slips away...I am so grateful to our birth mother but you all know that.
Adoption rocks!!!! Nuff said!
What a night...what a weekend preceding it.
How time slips away...I am so grateful to our birth mother but you all know that.
Adoption rocks!!!! Nuff said!
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Reading about a great man.
I set the goal at the first of the year to read more...I am up to 9 books so far this year. (see my reading blog if interested)
I just finished the biography of President Thomas S. Monson. What a nice read.
I knew a lot of the stories but learned so much about this great man.
I am so grateful to have great men like him and my local leaders to try to emulate and learn from.
I just finished the biography of President Thomas S. Monson. What a nice read.
I knew a lot of the stories but learned so much about this great man.
I am so grateful to have great men like him and my local leaders to try to emulate and learn from.
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