- we got to go to moscow, idaho w/ the other 22 members of my family (more than half were kids) for a thanksgiving gathering. it was cold but we were in the comfort of my sister's beautiful, cozy home and didn't even notice. we had such a great time! the kids played tirelessly in the basement (which is bigger than my house) while we a-dults cooked (or watched others cook), visited, cleaned-up and played games. i talked a group into going to see twilight with me again and i loved it just the same. so did micah and everyone else, especially my 14 year old niece. (everything was so beautiful, i didn't take any pictures. that happens to me a lot. i don't know where to even start so i just don't. i'm sorry. i call it "just enjoying the moment" not "just being a slacker")
- (did you remember to insert "thankfully" after each bullet) they didn't lose mine and asher's luggage until the return flight and we'd planned on staying overnight in sac w/ some of our best cousins, who are always SO hospitable and gracious. and our luggage was found in the morning while we attended the davis ward (so.much.fun to see good old friends). and the airline reimbursed us for my cute new church dress, shoes, outfit for asher and toiletries we had to buy!
- when the christmas tree slid off the roof of the car tonight on the freeway at 5 o'clock, instead of tumbling off into oncoming traffic, it dangled perilously on the side of the car hovering too close to the pavement, giving the boys and i a good laugh until i could pull over. and while i awaited the arrival of my knight in shining armor, a nice chp officer showed up, inched his way between the tree and the whizzing cars to hoist it back on top. micah arrived shortly thereafter w/ bungie cords in hand and we made the short jaunt safely back home (when jaden proclaimed, "that's the last time we let some kid tie our christmas tree to the roof of the car." he was at least 18.) amazingly the tree is unscathed standing proudly in the living room as i type!
- jaden informed me tonight, "mom, i'd rather not read my "pretend" reading books from school. i like reading real books like the scriptures where i can get good information."
- i didn't get sick on thanksgiving, which has happened to me too many times.
- beckam started puking tonight--not on our trip and not in costco today before the christmas tree incident and it wasn't on jaden's head (you know trundle beds are good for that when you're on top. my sister and i had them. i slept on top and i'm sure janie still remembers the fateful night i got the flu). it was just all over his bed.
things could always be worse, right?!
12 comments:
Sounds like a fun trip! Glad everything that didn't go well, ended up well.
Thankfully you all made it back safe and sound. What a great memorable trip!
funny girl. It was so great to see you in Davis last Sunday. love you.
Awww, you went to Davis? Wish I had been there!
I like your thankful list :)
I LOVE your tree story! Especially Jaden's comment about "some kid" -- ha ha ha!
Thanks for the giggle. It's good to start the day with a laugh.
yes indeed we had a wonderful time. and boy do i remember the pizza all over me the night you had the flu... gross.
It was GREAT to see you!! I still can't believe how tall and grown up Jaden is!!! Glad you made it back safe (and with your luggage and tree!!)
You crack me up. =)
What a fun wedding/vacation! Glad your program went well and that your husband made some yum cookies while you prepped for it. :)
he he that was cute and I'm sorry about the rough patches. Sure makes us be grateful for the smooth ones thats for sure.
I just emailed you about the Silent Christmas. Thanks again!!
Oh, Cheryl... I just LOVE reading your posts! You have one of those writing styles that I wish I could just develop - but it's just not been one of my talents I guess. You are blessed with it though! Thanks for being so inspiring!
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