A good book...

I just finished this book last night. The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards. What a wonderful read! The subject manner is depressing, but you don't feel depressed. She is a master of the English language, her words and descriptions are so rich. It was one of those books where I wanted to highlight everything! She words things just perfectly. If you are looking for something to read, I highly recommend it!

Idol Thoughts...

Is anyone watching this season's American Idol? Every year I say, "I'm not watching that again." And every year I get sucked back in! This year seems to have some promise though. I am loving that cute David Archuleta!! Isn't he great? And I like Brooke White, she seems like a less-depressing Tori Amos. I also have high hopes for Syesha...
I am glad the crying homeless kid got sent home, one Green Day is enough, right? And what about the 2 shouting Austrailians????
What do you think about it all?

inspiration...

I finally got the lead out and made some Valentine's cards! Thanks to Melissa
for the great cards on her site, I was very inspired to create my own!

week 6 (blessings)

This was also a "no brainer" week with the 52 blessings post.
With "heart day" coming up, I am THANKFUL for modern medicine.
This week Gary gave us a scare. He had some "routine surgery" on Tuesday to add some stints to his heart. Thursday a blood clot ended up in his bypass in his heart.
I am so so so thankful he listened to his (heart) and called for an ambulance. I am so thankful they gave him medicine to dissolve the clot. I am so thankful that they were able to successfully install another stint to block the clot.
Also, my friend's daughter is brought to mind. A two year old having open heart surgery. I can't imagine it, as a parent, or a patient. It is a miracle that the doctors were able to fix everything completely. Hooray for Primary Children's Hospital!
Happy Heart Day everyone! Be thankful that yours is healthy and strong. Be thankful for the love. Love you!

Hair Day!

One of the best things about being a girl is the ability to gussie up and feel fancy. One of the best things about being an older girl is living vicariously through someone else!! Today Nicole brought Ashley, Brayden and Lexi up for haircuts. Luckily, it turned out to be the day of Ashley's Sweethearts dance! After coloring and cutting, I got to do an updo plus her make up. (check out her new bangs!) What a fun day for me! I just love doing dance hair! Brayden even let me style him up, and Lexi got some highlights. Cannon just ADORES her, and they had a fun time together. Thanks everyone for hanging out, I had a wonderful time!

52 Blessings

This week it was an easy choice. I am so thankful for our computer! After being without it for a whole week a while back, I realized just how much I rely on it! It is my link to the world, and my link to all of you!

I remember being young and referring to our dictionary or encyclopedias whenever I wanted to learn about something. Now, with the internet, EVERYTHING is at my fingertips! I love the instant gratification, whether it's looking up something I don't know quite how to explain to Cannon, or trying to find out who that dude is on Celebrity Rehab!

What did we ever do before?

Take Down!

Last night Cannon and I went to see my nephew Johnny wrestle. Have you ever seen REAL wrestling before? It is intense!!! I had to remind myself to breathe!! I also had to remind myself that I am almost 32 and these are barely legal BOYS!!(creepy!) Man, the muscles! Woooo! I am scared of my nephew! He is so quick and strong! (he's in the red shoes)
There is a girl on their wrestling team, I would almost join too just to get in shape! John didn't win his match, but he sure did a great job. Cannon loves to watch him playing "take down"!