Post from a Slacker

I've been more than a little slack....I love my blog, but my camera broke and posting just didn't seem the same without a picture. I'll work on the camera issue....just not a priority at this time. The grandbabies came over this weekend.....it was great to see them both. Their sweet little girls. Hard to believe I'm a grandmother.

Here's a funny ....you may need to look up one of the words in the dictionary. You Mom's and Medical people may get this:

Melissa was singing (really loudly).....Ricky Martin's "Livin La Vida Loca"

However....she misprounced the lyrics and sang "Livin La Vida Lochia" (if interested....google "Lochia")

*I'm not going to correct her because it makes me smile each time she sings the song!!

Katie's Kubbie

Katie has her very first blog....enjoy! She got into her Dad's Santa costume....too funny!

katieskubbie@blogspot.com

The Blessing of Easter

The greatest events of history are those that affect the greatest number of people for the longest periods. By this standard, no event could be more important to individuals or nations than the resurrection of the Master.

The literal resurrection of every soul who has lived and died on earth is a certainty, and surely one should make careful preparation for this event. A glorious resurrection should be the goal of every man and woman, for the resurrection will be a reality.

Nothing is more absolutely universal than the resurrection. Every living thing will be resurrected. "As in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive." 1 Cor. 15: 22

Ezra Taft Benson

Scout Freeze Out 2010

Thanks to our incredible scout leaders for a great trip to the mountains in VA. Nicolas had a blast...a cold blast! His toes are still thawing. The boys forgot their tent poles, but somehow managed to survive!

Let It Snow!

It's 10 degrees and cold outside!! Wish Melissa were here with us to enjoy the sledding. Katie made me go outside this morning at 8am. We had more fun than I expected. She's a daring little girl. She took off down a steep hill - without any fear....first time on a sled. Go Katie!!!

Go Cory!!

Cory is in the House!! He had a great semester at Eckerd and will now be enrolling at Sanderson High School. Cory stayed on A/B honor roll all semester. We're so proud of him for all of his hard work and dedication. With basketball season in full swing, he's a happy young man. Our Friday nights involve church bb....love it! Wish we had bleachers in the cultural hall!!

Bucket List

I have given alot of thought for what I want to do in the next few years. First thing.....get healthy, fix the anemia, lose some weight, and go on an adventure with the family. I want to share some photos of one of my most favorite places on earth. It's in the El Dorado forest of California. I had the opportunity, twice, to backpack in the High Sierra. One experience was in the middle of the Summer. The wildflowers were amazing...vast carpets of color. I remember hiking to the top of a mountain (see the photo). Along the way I came across a a huge California King Snake digesting a small deer - if it wasn't so disgusting, it would have been amazing to watch. Quickly running past the snake, I hurried along the trail and arrived at the mountain top in record time. Never before had I see something so spectacular....surrounding the lake were four different lakes - all a different color of blue. I could have sat there all day to take in the sight, the smell of the air, and the feel of being in another world. The next time I visited the forest, it was snowing. It was Springtime and I wasn't prepared for snow. My little tent was not much of a match against the elements. I've never been so cold in my life. I was afraid to eat or drink anything....no porta potties near by. However, it was the most beautiful experience to climb up the same mountain and see the same vista in the snow. I want to go back; so here is the number 1 place to return to on my Bucket list.