It is all about HOME! I love Christmas! – contrary to the perception some have seemed to think… I love this season for so many reasons. I have been told that “YOU (me) don’t like Christmas” and I can only hypothesize that people like to tell me how I feel about this holiday because I have been vocal about my lack of interest in that “commercialization and gift process” of the holiday -Janell – isn’t it great when people tell you what you like or not? Haha – you WILL like this! :-)
Anyways- I LOVE being home, especially this time of year. I love the smell of littliehood that wraps around me when I walk in the door and I wonder if that is what Heaven will smell like.
I have been told --- just once or twice that I am a bit ‘spoiled’ hummmmmm, I understand that I am in not position to contest that, because I am VERY spoiled and nothing makes me feel it more than being surrounded by family who gives me more love than I can receive. Truly nothing is more spoiling that being ‘home” – everything feels decadent here from the deep emerald greens of the deep thick forest, the delicious desserts of every kind, endless warmth from hugs and kisses, how can life be better?
Each year that goes by I feel that I understand more and more how my parents are the ultimate example of my Heavenly Parents. I only hope that I can emulate them when I have a family of my own. I love this time of year. I love the Savior, the reason for expanding our hearts.

relationships

Today I am so grateful for relationships. Relationships that guide and help me in each avenue of my life… For those who have pushed me and make me fight back, and those who stand back and wait even if I fall, because they know I have to grow. I am grateful for the love of real friendships.
I saw some dear friends today that I have not seen in a while. They are the friends you see and feel like nothing has been missed except for the warmth of their presence. They are loving and supportive – and they are genuine. I am grateful for their kind words of love and support.
I want to be that friend. I want to love without reservation, and give without expectations. I want to be better for the friends, family, and relationships who make me a better me from their associations. I want to show them I appreciate them through my actions.

Hippest Grandma-

Ya, my Grandma does the Dew. That’s hot.
Today is Grandma’s birthday, she’s 90! Talk about one spunky Grandma, I am so lucky to be in her gene pool. Thanks Grandma! It sounds like you had a pretty wild party this weekend- I hope your eggnog shake was not spiked today!

A few more favorites to come

Ya- Boulder, CO was fun! Cami took this show twice because the first one was not so ‘lady like’ - Gosh Cam-- you always have my back, Thanks! Haha – Right after this I fell so hard on the rocks below that I scraped up my hands pretty good, but I was laughing so hard that I could not stand up for a couple minutes. Duh- - did I mention that I turned 30 this year? Apparently no signs in the near future of acting my age!

A Favorite

This was one of my favorite pictures of the year – Thanks Cami!
So I’m experimenting to see how it goes.

The real first...

So, This is my real first blog we'll see how it goes hu. I don’t know about this whole virtual relationships thing, but I am grateful that I can see so many of my friends and families updates, and after this past year, and having so many awesome experiences I thought it would be great to ‘join the club’ – So, here goes...