Family Pictorials

We got some family pics taken in the early fall and I just now got copies so I thought i would share...

O Christmas Tree

There is something about the fake, wax-like outer frosting and creamy goodness in the center that gets me everytime. I LOVE these things!

Thanks Little Debbie!

Duck and Cover

So I am sitting here at the countertop while Maddix is eating breakfast when all of a sudden....
**SPLAT**

**SPLAT**.....**SPLAT, SPLAT**

.....**SPLAT**....

I am being bombed with soggy Cheerios.
(sigh)
**SPLAT**

The Christmas Spirit

My Christmas Story....

I was going about my daily tasks around the house and as always I was busy-ing around with my Christmas music blaring in the background. I got to folding some laundry (I may have been belting out songs at near the top of my lungs) and a song came on and I really didn't think to much of it at first but then for some reason my mind started to block out all the background noise (Maddix and Milo) and began to focus on the lyrics of the song. I have to say it almost literally brought me to my knees in pure humility. I stopped what I was doing and just listened for a minute until a wave of emotion completely washed over me and next thing I know I have tears flowing down my face (of course because I had just finished my make-up just before this). As I started to reflect on the words I started to make sense of the emotional overload. I believe I was struck by the Christmas Spirit.
**Side-note** Christmas spirit typically referring to happiness, a spirit of giving, being nice to strangers, etc etc.
The Spirit I am talking about is, or I should say has, a little more to do with a new understanding of the humility that goes with the Lord and his humble birth. Although I have heard the Christmas story many times, I think my mind reached a new level of maturity in understanding or comprehending this. I don't know why it is so different this time but I believe it is something I would love everyone else to experience. It may not come to you in a song or from a story in the Bible but I hope that all can recognize the Christmas Spirit when they feel it. Here are the lyrics of the song that brought me my Christmas Spirit.

O holy night, the stars are brightly shining
It is the night of our dear Savior's birth
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Til He appeared and the soul felt its worth
A thrill of Hope the weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Fall on your knees, oh hear the angel voices
Oh night divine, oh night when Christ was born

Truly He taught us to love one another
His law is love and His gospel is peace
Chains shall he break for the slave is our brother
And in His name all opression shall cease

Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we
With all our hearts we praise His holy name
Christ is the Lord, forever, ever praise we
Noel, noel, oh night when Christ was born
Noel, noel, oh night, oh night divine

I truly believe it was a very divine night. I hope that we can all remember to praise His holy name and recognize Him in all we have been blessed with.

Evonne North Wahlin 1930-2010

Evonne North Wahlin 1930 ~ 2010 Our wonderful, happy, lovely and beautiful, caring wife, mother, grandmother and great-grand-mother, returned to her Father in Heaven November 14, 2010 at the age of 80.Evonne was born August 30, 1930 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Linden A. and Zelma Fuller North. She graduated from South High School and attended two years at the University of Utah where she met her husband, Clive, on "Hello Walk". They were married 59 years. She sold Avon for 15 years where she met many wonderful people and to support two of her sons as they served missions for the LDS Church. Later Evonne worked at the Salt Lake Community College Bookstore for 23 years. She loved all those that she worked with and considered them very good friends. She was very artistic and creative, adorning those she loved with the creations she made. Her talents included hand painted porcelain dolls and figurines. She loved to crochet and crocheted a personalized afghan for each of her 20 grandchildren in their favorite colors. She also loved music, it was a big part of her life. She served as a temple worker at the Jordan River Temple for 14 years. Also served faithfully as a music leader in Primary, Mutual, Sunday School, Relief Society, Ward Chorister, Ward Choir Director, Stake Young Women's president, Visiting Teacher and Teacher in the Relief Society. Evonne said her greatest accomplishment was rearing her five children: Mike, Peggy, Brian, Don and David; they always had fun together as a family. She also considered their spouses as her own and greatly loved her 20 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. They were always such a joy to her. One of the things Evonne is most grateful for is her membership and knowledge of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that has helped guide her throughout her life. We would like to give special thanks to family, friends, neighbors and Hospice for Utah. Funeral services will be held Sat., November 20, 2010, 12:00 noon at the Taylorsville Gardens 2nd Ward, 4253 South Bennion Road (1905 W). Viewings will be held Friday, November 19, 2010, 6-8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road and Saturday at the church, 11-11:45 a.m. Interment, Mountain View Memorial Estates.

'Til We Meet Again

My grandma passed away last night just after midnight. I have all these thoughts in my head about her and what I remember about her yet I cant quite put them into words. She was so amazing and will greatly be missed. I am so grateful to her dedication to her family. She was always there. I think that is what I will remember most. (Besides her always giving me a Cert mint from her purse when I was little.) She always made it such a priority to be to all the important events in my life and I am so blessed to have been able to share those great experiences with her. Even more, she lived a life of what it means to be Christ-like. What an example she was! I hope to mirror a fraction of her faithfulness that was undeniable.

I know that she is comfortable now and in no more pain. I am grateful for the knowledge and understanding I have of God's plan and that I will be able to share more life with her in the eternity to come. Thanks Grandma for being the absolute best! I love you so much!

...'til we meet again...

Thief

I stole some pics to show you.

Still Here...

So its been a while...this is what we have been up to-
~My brotha, Jeff, got married...they are now expecting as well...
~My Spaz had her cute lttle baby Tate
~Cam's sister, Emily, got engaged!
~I FINALLY finished LOST Season 6
~CAM GOT A NEW JOB!!! (at the VA hospital)

I would show you pics of these fantastic bullets but my camera is being dumb at the moment.
Stay tuned.

I Spy Something Soggy...

So I am in the shower today washing my face. When I finish I turn around and step on something...what did I spy with my little eye? My towel. Also taking a shower. Thanks Maddix.

Creative Juices Flowing

So one day whilst in Maddix's room I got an idea. This is what the idea looks like in real life.



And voila. That about does it for my creative juices for a while.

Happy Happy Birthday!

Maddix turned 1! He had a Safari birthday party to celebrate it. My mom made the cutest cake for him, he got some fun presents and enjoyed a bath in the sink after eating his cake. Whew. That was a pretty fast year. Enjoy these photos....

I Hate Goodbyes

But really it's not you...it's me.
No...I take that back...it is you. Everyone told me you were no good for me but I wouldn't listen. Now I must deal with the consequences of our relationship while you freely move on to others without a second thought of what we once shared.
-Sigh-
...your caffeine kisses were so delicious. The headaches you have left me with. No, seriously. The headaches have got to stop. Caffeine withdrawal is no bueno.
All is not lost, however. I may have found myself a lovely new suitor. May I introduce my new friend...

Some Catching Up To Do

So I thought I should do some catching up.
New Thing #1: Milo-Our New Puppy. He is a Puggle. (Pug/Beagle hybrid)

New Thing #2: Maddix, Just Being Cute. Oh, Did I mention he will be 1 in 4 weeks!!!



So basically that's it. There's really nothing exciting going on here, folks. Sorry for that.

Two Truths and a Lie

1. I am a terrible blogger.
2. I make the best spanish rice dinner.
3. I am looking forward to today at precisely 3:12 PM.

*Funny Child Moment #1- Watching Maddix look out the patio window and then watching him sneeze and bonk his head on said window. Repeat 3 times.

Here We Go...

So the other night we were just hanging out and then looked over at Maddix and he was walking toward us! Ya, walking. When did he learn to do that?