and
Yesterday
Happy Halloween!
Monday, October 31, 2011
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Happy Birthday Shout Out
Today this boy is Eleven!!
Eleven, eleven I tell you.
I have to keep saying eleven, eleven because it seems like just yesterday he was just a wee one!
Happy Birthday, Big Guy!
Love you so!
Eleven, eleven I tell you.
I have to keep saying eleven, eleven because it seems like just yesterday he was just a wee one!
Love you so!
Saturday, October 29, 2011
I'm Walking, I'm Walking
And I'm stopping right here in Kansas City, Missouri
at Arrowhead Stadium for the
at Arrowhead Stadium for the
2011 Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk & Festival
It will be "two much fun!"
Friday, October 28, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
When I Listen With My Heart
Sunday was our Primary Program. We are small in number but we were mighty in spirit. And this song has forever found a place in my heart.
If I had been a little child when Jesus lived on earth,
I would have liked to walk with Him and listen to His words,
But as I search the scriptures I can hear His words of peace,
And if I listen with my heart I hear the Savior's voice.
I hear a living prophet speak the things that Christ would say
If He were here upon the earth to talk with me today.
The prophet teaches how to live in righteousness and peace,
And if I listen with my heart I hear the Savior's voice.
I feel the Holy Spirit as He teaches truth and right.
He comforts me in times of need; He testifies of Christ.
He speaks to me in quiet ways that fill my soul with peace,
And if I listen with my heart I hear the Savior's voice.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
And the Oscar goes to.......
Some call her Birdie...
but for the time being you can call her Sandy....
(not to be confused with Alfalfa from Little Rascals)
Coming in December 2011
Birdie starring as Sandy in the play Annie!
You won't want to miss this!
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
The New Math
We all know how much I love numbers. Not math necessarily, just numbers. And this number is fantastic.
Check it out.
and to that I say WAHOOOOO!
Monday, October 24, 2011
My 21
Inasmuch
as this is the month of 31 for 21 I’ve decided to prepare a list of my own 21. So here are my 21 things that I think are the
best part about being a grandparent.
1.
There
are 13 of them;
2.
The
oldest 8 and the youngest 1 (oh how I love to share that part);
3.
They
always (at least so far) love to see us;
4.
Sometimes
they prefer me over Mom (I’m a push over);
5.
I
can sugar them up and then turn them over to Mom and Dad;
6.
Diapers
aren’t my responsibility;
7.
I
might say yes, when Mom and Dad might say no;
8.
Getting
to travel to visit them;
9.
Having
them visit us;
10. I learn from them;
11.
Reading
to them;
12. Having them sharing their
accomplishments;
13.
Watching
them sing and dance;
14. Receiving artwork from
them;
15.
All
their hugs and kisses;
16. Their goodness;
17.
Watching
them play with each other;
18. Playing games with them;
19. They are just so perfect
(in my eyes);
20. Watching their parents
raise them;
21. I’m their SuSu!
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Getting Along
"The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them."
~~Isaiah 11: 6
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Saturday
Saturday is a special day. It's a day we get ready for Sunday. But it can also be a day we just have to sit back and recharge and maybe even do nothing. Sometimes that nothing is better than something. I think today I need a day of that kind of something! Or I could spend the afternoon celebrating this girl's birthday.
Happy Birthday Cute Girl!
Happy Birthday Cute Girl!
Friday, October 21, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
600
Today is my 600th post since diving into this blog world on September 24, 2008. My beginning was rocky at best. But with time and motivation like "31 for 21" I've come to enjoy the challenge of daily blogging. Last October I thought maybe in 2011 I should challenge myself to blog everyday. Could I really stick to it? So for practice I blogged all of October, November and December of 2010, it wasn't so hard. Then 2011 hit and I jumped in with both feet. Each month with a different theme. And with the help of my wonderful "widget maker" I was off. Today is my 389th consecutive post. I have 72 more posts to go to complete this year's challenge to myself. Wahoo! I'm already starting to think about 2012 and how I will change things up!
My Blog Stats
2008 - 40 Posts
2009 - 65 Posts
2010 - 198 Posts
2011:
January - 32 Posts
February - 28 Posts
March - 33 Posts
April - 30 Posts
May - 31 Posts
June - 31 Posts
July - 31 Posts
August - 31 Posts
September - 30 Posts
October - 20 Posts and counting
Thanks for reading!
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Over and Over and Over
Sometimes I see and hear things and I just can't stop watching them. I'll listen over and over and over again. Like this!
(Fair warning, you won't be able to stop watching this!)
Monday, October 17, 2011
So Advice
Make firm plans and then be
flexible.
We will enjoy the journey of life so much more when we are willing to
change.
(from The Spoken Word)
Sunday, October 16, 2011
The Great Commandment
"When we love the Lord, obedience ceases to be a burden. Obedience becomes a delight. When we love the Lord, we seek less for things that benefit us and turn our hearts toward things that will bless and uplift others."
~~Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Friday, October 14, 2011
The Change
Last week it was raining and the temperature was
mostly chilly. I even told Mr. Man we
had to turn on the heater (something we try to avoid until at least November)
because it was freezing in the house. He
complied. Then there’s today and it’s
almost 90!
Mother Nature are you going
through the change?
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Rough Draft
I remember
learning in elementary school that no assignment, report or project was ever written
without first preparing a rough draft.
Many times we had to turn our rough draft in so it could be reviewed and
corrected before preparing our final draft for the “grade.” I in turn taught (or encouraged) my children
to never write a paper without first preparing that rough draft so I could
review and correct it for them; after which they could then write the final
paper clean and neat and hopefully with little or no spelling or punctuation
errors. Today’s computers have certainly
helped a lot with this process. But
still to this day when writing anything I always write a rough draft first, I
can’t help myself. If I’m sending a note
or even a birthday card, I always write down what I want to say on another
piece of paper before actually writing it on the card. Even with this blog many times I write it out
in another format before transferring it to the blog. Sometimes I just have to sit on it for a day
or two to make sure what I’ve written comes out right. I know I’m funny that way. But that’s just how I do my best!
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Dropbox
Do
you ever email files to yourself so you can work on them from another
computer? If you do Dropbox is for
you. When you use Dropbox you always have your stuff at hand. Dropbox is a free service (up to
2G free) that lets you bring your photos, docs, and videos anywhere and share
them easily, with family, friends, co-workers, whoever you want. Use an iPad or an iPhone? No problem, there is a Dropbox app! Of course! I love it. (They don’t know I love them but I do)
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Monday, October 10, 2011
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Forget Me Not
I love these words of wisdom from President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
at the recent General Relief Society Meeting.
"First, forget not to be patient with yourself.
Second, forget not the difference between a good sacrifice
and a foolish sacrifice.
Saturday, October 8, 2011
In the Face of Death
"Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important
tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life," he
said. "Because almost everything - all external expectations, all pride,
all fear of embarrassment or failure - these things just fall away in the face
of death, leaving only what is truly important."
Steve Jobs
2.24.55 -10.5.11
"Sad we don't live that way in life and not just in the face of death." me
Friday, October 7, 2011
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
D s or D S
There's
D s = Down
syndrome
or
there's ......
D S = Delightfully Special
We prefer the latter.
The reasons are obvious,
wouldn't you say!?!
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
The World Calls It
Down syndrome. It is named after John Langdon Down, the British physician who described the syndrome in 1866. Down syndrome occurs when an individual has three, rather than two, copies of the 21st chromosome. This additional genetic material alters the course of development and causes the characteristics associated with Down syndrome.
Monday, October 3, 2011
Weekend
Gratefully every six months we spend the weekend listening and watching this. It is always the boost I need to get me through until the next conference in April. It always amazes me that each time I listen I find that there is something said that seems to be directed right at me. It is fortifying, it is uplifting, it is something I can't live without!
Sunday, October 2, 2011
This Month of October
So this month of October is the month we
Raise Awareness
Raise Awareness
Join in. You'll be glad you did.
Click here to join in and get this button.
I'm number 96.
What is your number?
Saturday, October 1, 2011
31 for 21
Well the month of learning has flown by. And what I've learned from that is time waits for no one and that there is still a lot to learn. And now we are on to October, can you believe it!?! What I really can't believe is that it was in 2008 I took the challenge to participate in 31 for 21. 2008! In looking back, this is what I wrote on day two of that challenge! It stands true today so I share again!
"Well the challenge is on and today is only day two. I have put in a 12+ hour work day and could easily call it a day but I love a challenge and so for day two of this 31 day challenge I would like to share this thought.
“There comes a time when you must make yourself that person you want to become; work, progress, and rejoice in the change.”
I received this “thought” in a Relief Society meeting over 25 years ago; it is still posted on the wall in my office after all these years. And after all these years I’m still working and progressing and yes, I do rejoice in the changes and wonderful blessings I have been given as I have tried to become the person I want to be!"
"Well the challenge is on and today is only day two. I have put in a 12+ hour work day and could easily call it a day but I love a challenge and so for day two of this 31 day challenge I would like to share this thought.
“There comes a time when you must make yourself that person you want to become; work, progress, and rejoice in the change.”
I received this “thought” in a Relief Society meeting over 25 years ago; it is still posted on the wall in my office after all these years. And after all these years I’m still working and progressing and yes, I do rejoice in the changes and wonderful blessings I have been given as I have tried to become the person I want to be!"
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