I have been a complete and total bum lately when it comes to getting things done, like blogging. It isn't like I don't have things to talk about, quite the contrary. There are times when I am in the shower after a good day at the gym mulling over the things that have happened and think to myself, "That would be great to blog about." However, by the time I get out, dried off and dressed in winter appropriate clothes the thought has totally left my mind or I have lost that initial drive and end up doing a Sudoku puzzle or flipping through the endless brain drain known as the TV.
BUT!! I am going to change my slothful ways and do a quick recap on the last few weeks. This was the first time in my entire life that I didn't have Thanksgiving with my parents, while this is a sad notion I had wonderful supplements. Jake and I were able to spend Thanksgiving Day with my brother and wife's family, along with my sister's family. It was a great. After feasting the younger generation went down stairs to play Rock Band with my three nieces acting as our groupies/back-up singers and dancers. It was a real blast.
The next day I woke up at an unholy hour to help my sister with Black Friday shopping. For those of you that have not experienced it the best way that I can explain it is to picture a stream or pond full of fish. Now these fish are not your typical fish, these are ravenous piranhas. At first they are docile and unremarkable, but once there the clock strikes 5 am blood is shed. What a frenzy stores become over stuff. I was almost trampled twice, squished between carts three times, and generally bullied just so they could get to the next toy. It is an experience that I never want to have again.
After being mauled and forced to wait in the biggest log jam known to man for 2 1/2 hours I made it home in time to shower and sleep for an hour before Jake and I went up to Logan for another Thanksgiving. Thankfully I slept while he drove. Together with the Jake's family we had a fabulous dinner and spent a little time before we had to make the trek back down, so Jake could be to work at 6.
During this whole thing I have a friend staying with us and he provides Jake the immense opportunity and privilege to be his escort through the temple this coming weekend. You would think that would be all, but it is not. Jake is also informed that his best friend Geoff, ever since best friends counted i.e. high school, asked him to be the one to ordain him to the office of Preist. I am just brimming with joy and gratitude that I have married man that so many others look up to and admire and are willing to give him an opportunity to exercise his priesthood in so many different ways. Needless to say Jake and I are flying to California for the weekend in order to be there for my friend Sean and so I can see my parents as well (what a bonus!).
Both Jake and I are so happy to be living the Gospel and being able to see it influence our lives and those around us for the better. What blessing it is that the season of Thanksgiving and Gratitude is spread over two months. It gives us ample time (even though we have 12 months, 52 weeks, 365 days anyway) have it be at the front of our thoughts. Know that I love you all, even though I may not say it all the time.
BUT!! I am going to change my slothful ways and do a quick recap on the last few weeks. This was the first time in my entire life that I didn't have Thanksgiving with my parents, while this is a sad notion I had wonderful supplements. Jake and I were able to spend Thanksgiving Day with my brother and wife's family, along with my sister's family. It was a great. After feasting the younger generation went down stairs to play Rock Band with my three nieces acting as our groupies/back-up singers and dancers. It was a real blast.
The next day I woke up at an unholy hour to help my sister with Black Friday shopping. For those of you that have not experienced it the best way that I can explain it is to picture a stream or pond full of fish. Now these fish are not your typical fish, these are ravenous piranhas. At first they are docile and unremarkable, but once there the clock strikes 5 am blood is shed. What a frenzy stores become over stuff. I was almost trampled twice, squished between carts three times, and generally bullied just so they could get to the next toy. It is an experience that I never want to have again.
After being mauled and forced to wait in the biggest log jam known to man for 2 1/2 hours I made it home in time to shower and sleep for an hour before Jake and I went up to Logan for another Thanksgiving. Thankfully I slept while he drove. Together with the Jake's family we had a fabulous dinner and spent a little time before we had to make the trek back down, so Jake could be to work at 6.
During this whole thing I have a friend staying with us and he provides Jake the immense opportunity and privilege to be his escort through the temple this coming weekend. You would think that would be all, but it is not. Jake is also informed that his best friend Geoff, ever since best friends counted i.e. high school, asked him to be the one to ordain him to the office of Preist. I am just brimming with joy and gratitude that I have married man that so many others look up to and admire and are willing to give him an opportunity to exercise his priesthood in so many different ways. Needless to say Jake and I are flying to California for the weekend in order to be there for my friend Sean and so I can see my parents as well (what a bonus!).
Both Jake and I are so happy to be living the Gospel and being able to see it influence our lives and those around us for the better. What blessing it is that the season of Thanksgiving and Gratitude is spread over two months. It gives us ample time (even though we have 12 months, 52 weeks, 365 days anyway) have it be at the front of our thoughts. Know that I love you all, even though I may not say it all the time.
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