I'm finished!

It's hard to believe, but I bought this fabric I think last Christmas when Shannon and I went shopping at JoAnns. Shannon started making these darling aprons and I thought it was a great little project. So now a year later, I finally finished it. It took two evenings. Just the perfect amount of time for such a cute product.

In case you forgot.....I love PINK!

Aren't these buttons just cute as can be?

Thanksgiving moments

Here is my Dad. I take him for granted. He can do anything. I called him in the morning and asked if he had potatoes because I only had one. He said he would get some and get them ready. Then I called him back and asked if he could bake us a loaf of his homemade bread for dinner. He said sure! He comes over with his electric knife and heavy duty turkey carving gloves. He makes the mashed potatoes, home made gravy and carves the turkey. We actually worked quite well together in the kitchen at the same time. I had the easy stuff to do. I love my Dad. He is a great man. This is Fred and Bryce. We know Bryce from the time we served in the Young Single Adult Ward. He is a Yeoman in the navy. He holds a special place in our hearts. Fred finally had someone to play some Wii games with.

Disney's The Lion King Las Vegas style

Here is Shannon & I after the show.

This is the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino that we went to see the show.

The costumes were amazing and the production was remarkable.

Shortcuts to Inner Peace

I found these rituals in a magazine and I thought they were good. Turn daily routines into stress-busting rituals with these shortcuts.

1) Taking a Shower: The shower is an ideal place to wash away concerns because you're in the water having a physical cleansing experience. In your head or out loud, list some of your worries, then imagine dropping them down the drain. It's called "catch and release". Catch the concern by bringing it to your consciousness, focus on it for a moment, then let it go. There's a huge advantage in identifying what's bothering you and then consciously releasing it. This is an easy exercise that allows you to start your day with a fresh perspective.

2) Writing a To-Do List: You've got a pen and paper in front of you when you're making a list; why not also write a little note to someone in your life while you're at it? Thank someone or tell a friend that you're thinking about her. When you focus on positive emotion and generate love, you feel peaceful and happy. Write a note, drop it on someone's desk, on a pillow, or in a lunch box. It can say 'I'm thinking of you, 'I love you,' or Thank you for helping me.' It doesn't have to say much to be effective.

3. 3) Lying in Bed: As you lie in bed, mentally review three things that happened that day that you're grateful for. Recreate them in your mind and really absorb how they make you feel. The sensation of gratitude will spread over your entire body, relaxing you. Some people recommend writing down things you're grateful for at night. But at the end of the day, that can feel like too much work. This is something you can do anywhere. Gratitude opens your heart and creates an energy of goodwill and happiness that will ease you into slumber a lot better than focusing on all the things you have o do the next day.

An angel in Primary

On Sunday in Primary the children were learning the Christmas song "Angels We Have Heard On High". Try as I could, this little angel would not stand still for a good shot. She was enthralled with her wings. It was very sweet.

The Boat Shed & the new Manette Bridge

On Friday Fred and I went to a late lunch at the Boat Shed in Bremerton. We wanted a good view of the new Manette bridge. A vast improvement over the 80 year bridge that has served our city. By the time we finished the clouds rolled in and rained and rained. This was the beautiful sunlight when we started our lunch.

Fall Cleaning

We had to buy a new electric blanket this year. Installing made it obvious that I needed to vacuum out from behind the headboard.

Clinching cheeks here.