6 Months and 18 Years. Wow!

Today is December 16 which marks two things that I shouldn't forget.

Today marks 6 months since little Hailey made her entrance into this world. I don't know where the 6 months have gone, because it seems just like yesterday. Hailey we love you! Happy 6 month birthday!



Another birthday is my little sister who is now 18! Like the 18 you turn when you are considered an adult! I can't believe that she's 18, because I still consider myself to be 18, until I look and realize that I'm 22. Anyway, Happy Birthday Mel!



School is officially out, and here is the post that has been promised. I almost don’t know what to do with myself, but there is a lot that needs to be done around the house, as I have slacked off of that for the last couple of weeks.

First off, I would like you to read this story which was very humbling to me.

I cried and cried reading this, especially the little girl with the 4 skeins of yarn. That is something I wouldn’t even think twice of buying, and that is all that this little girl wanted for Christmas. I constantly have to be reminded how blessed I truly am, and I really do have so much more than I need.

Have I mentioned how much I LOVE Christmas time? Well, I do. This year the Spirit of Christmas has been in my heart, and this Christmas time has been amazing. Here is a Mormon Message that has gotten me in the Christmas Spirit as well.

I think too often, and I am as guilty as anyone, that we get so caught up in the “presents” part of Christmas. It is good to give, but the true meaning of Christmas is almost hidden. I was very worried that this year Christmas would be hard emotionally, but the more I forget myself and have looked at the needs of others, the more joy and happiness I feel. This year I have truly felt a gratitude for my Savior, and the mission he led here on the Earth. Christmas is truly all about Christ, and I hope that we can keep this in our thoughts and hearts as the Christmas Season continues on, and that we may help those in need, just like the Savior would.

As for making Christmas memorable, I have always had a love for poinsettias. I really wanted to get Hailey one, but I knew that it wouldn’t last very long with the freezing nights we have had, and all of the fake ones I didn’t like… until I saw this tiny little one.



I thought it was just perfect for her. Hopefully Brett will get home before he leaves for Scout Camp so we can take it up and put it by her grave.