So I'm starting with a little bad, then some good, then ending with a pretty big bad. For some wacky reason, my pictures are showing up as I type as text, which makes it very hard to label them like I like to, explaining what is happening. Grrr. I am the LAST person who would know how to fix this, I am pretty technologically inclined but when it comes to this blogging business, I really stick to the basics. Anywho, this is the first bummer of my post because I don't get to tell you all the cute stories with the pics. But they are worth looking at, so keep on!
The good: we did the fun walk around Gardner Village last week and look at all the adorable fall things and witches (if you haven't been in the fall before, GO!). It was like a Thursday afternoon, and we got there and Tyler says, "I think me and that guy right there are the only dudes here." And I think he was right. That place was teeming with young moms and tons of little ones running amok. It was wonderful! What a great husband for being a good sport. Anyway, we got some cute pics by the pumpkins. Plus there's some of us just hanging out. Always a good thing.
Now the kind of big bad: Cole burned his hand pretty good today, and it just makes me sick. We have had a pretty good start to our toddler years as far as safety goes, you all know how much danger they can put themselves in so quickly. But today we had our first big owie. Tyler had just finished mowing the lawn, and we were all outside. Cole was pulling up some grass next to the mower, I turn around to talk to Tyler and I hear that "I'm in pain" cry that I hardly ever hear. He had reached out and touched the lawnmower engine, which was still hot :( Oh it just broke my heart. So we ran it under water forever, put some neosporin on and covered it up. It got the tips of his thumb, pointer, and middle finger, plus a large section running down his pointer and into his palm. So sad. Anyway, after tub time, we bandaged it up for the night and Tyler put a sock on it with some tape around to keep it there because before he kept pulling off the bandaids and bringing his poor little hand over to me to kiss better. He thought the sock hand was pretty cool, and was a lot happier and settled after that. Anyway, so that's the pic of him with the sock on :) Let's hope it heals fast and we can keep it clean.
Lastly...to end on a good note, I wanted to share this FUN Halloween idea I found on sugardoodle.net (if you haven't been there, a super great website for many things, just go look around for a bit). They are paper witches shoes that you can fill with fun Halloween treats. I'm totally going to make these and take visiting teaching with me! They seem pretty simple. http://www.skiptomylou.org/2008/10/28/paper-witch-shoes/
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
The good with the bad
Monday, October 12, 2009
We want to hear from YOU!
I love getting the Ensign, every month I read something that really speaks to me. I make it a part of my morning scripture study and really look forward to it. In this month's issue, it talks about Finding and Sharing the Gospel Online and mentions ways that we can join in the conversation about LDS values using our blogs or websites. Reading it really made me feel more excited about keeping my blog updated and sharing more about our wonderful gospel. But I know many of you already do this better than I do, and I want to hear your ideas and thoughts! How have you used your blog (or webpage) to share your LDS thoughts and feelings with others? Even if you haven't done them yourself yet, what are some ideas you have on how to do this? I did hear Elder Ballard's talk from an '07 commencement speech about "joining in the conversation", he said that, "We cannot stand on the sidelines while others, including our critics, attempt to define what the Church teaches". I would love to hear your ideas! I do have a sincere testimony that our church is true, and that living by the commandments God has given us is the only way to find real, lasting happiness here on earth and after. Also, feel free to send me links of other blogs/websites you've found that are sharing the gospel in a good way. I learn well by watching others, and hopefully we can all learn together :)
Have a great fall week! Enjoy the newest Mormon Message from YouTube - on the sidebar.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
A great week!
Okay so really it covers a couple weekends, but it was such a blur it felt like one week. We had an awesome Utah Volleyball alumni weekend planned to celebrate the program's 35th season, and Beth's (our head coach) 20th year coaching. My two great friends Kim and Taryn flew in from Nebraska and Hawaii for it, and we had such a great time catching up and hanging out.
After the second game we lined up by decade, here's some of the 2000ers (I forgot how short I felt all through college...)
More of the 2000ers. Utah went on to beat BYU in 5 games, by the way. And it was Beth's 400th career win! A great night overall for UT vb.
My sweet friend Kim that flew in from Nebraska and our long time fan Harold. I miss Kat's faces! (in the back)
This girl was my roommate for 4 years and I miss her! Move home as soon as you can Kimmy! We also got to play together the next day in a sand vb tourney, which was great fun.
So then this past weekend I drove home to Neola to hang out with the fam while Tyler worked. I had UEA break so it was great to be back for a few days. Cole couldn't have been happier (okay he would have if Tyler was there), and had a blast feeding apples to the horses, riding the four-wheeler, throwing balls to Okie and Lily, looking at Tegan's turtle, and getting into and exploring all the new areas.He had a blast crawling into this little shelf on my parent's entertainment center.
He liked hitting the ball up with Tegan.
This cracked me up, he would go over and give kisses to the princesses (without being told to)! Look at that cute toosh in the air.
I'm the man, I just made out with Belle.
A Morrill conference watching tradition - lay on the floor with the green or zebra pillows and rest your eyes while you listen. Grandpa is teaching Cole while he's young.
Getting ready to ride the four-wheeler!
What Tyler worked on this past week: re-roofing the shed. He took everything down, shingles and plywood, and replaced it all within one day. Thanks to our neighbor Josh for helping and friend Ben for the scaffolding! I am so lucky to have such a handy husband! 
