Sunday, November 23, 2008

Sunday, November 23, 2008

I saw Twilight this past weekend with some ladies. It was a fun flick. Some of the scenes were filmed 30 minutes from the town where I live. Now that the sequel has the green light for production I think it would be a blast to be an extra in it. Unfortunately I do not look like I am in high school.....bummer.

I love that gas is just under $2.00 a gallon. Talk about making my day. Gas prices are more fickel than a woman. I should know since I am one.....a woman not a gas price.

I gave the lesson today in relifef society. It was about Pres. Monson's talk this past conference on "Finding Joy in the Journey." I loved teaching every minute of this talk because I was able to reflect on my life and see where I needed improving. I also loved hearing the comments from the other women. They have such good advice and lessons of life. The main message of the lesson is to show gratitude in word and deed for what you have and acknowledge God in everything. You have one life don't waste it lusting after things. Realize what you have and be grateful. I shared a story about my cancer. There were some positive things about having it (believe it or not). The part I shared went something like this: though I was stricken with a life threatning illness I still felt very blessed that I had hodgkins cancer....the one with the highest cure rate.

It is funny how we as mortals get stuck in thinking that life is miserable and that it would be better if I only had this or I only had that. I loved Pres. Monson's remarks and how he tells us to make the best of today by focusing on what is and not on an illusive wasteland. When we show thanks for the blessings we have, we are acknowleging the Lord's hand in our lives. I cannot add much more to that. He summed it up quite nicely.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

What can I say…..these are the days I love!! I feel very fortunate that I can stay home and raise my children. They bring much joy into mine and Tim’s lives. I am grateful that Tim is a great dad who loves to wrestle and be with the children. I am also grateful that the children have a willingness to help with the chores and are not afraid to show their silly side every once in a while.


Jacinda and McCabe clowning around.



Silly misters.....that is not a hat.



Jacinda helping with the dishes.


An incredibly precious moment that I had to snap.

To the Jones family.....here is what you requested. Smartslenderweight@yahoo.com

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Well not too much has happened this past week besides the motherly duties of loading and unloading the dishwasher 2 to 3 times a day, taking Jacinda to and from pre-school, and changing a lot of diapers. I did learn this past week that I am not very good with oil based paint. I tried painting our front door which proved to be a disastrous deed. Not only was the texture rough but the wind blew the painter’s paper on the wet paint as it was drying. Needles to say we spent our Saturday stripping off the paint and prepping it as next week’s project. Oh! I just remembered something I did that was pretty amazing, I put away the Halloween decorations and help build more shelves in the storage room. Yeah!!!! Now I have a reason to buy more stuff. Isn’t life grand?

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Well it is time to get caught up. Beware there are a lot of pictures in this post, but a lot has happened in the past 3 weeks. Let me start with halloween. I love this holiday next to the 4th of July. It is the one time of the year you can dress up and not feel like a total dweeb....anything goes. Also the kids look sooooooo adorable in their outfits.


Jacinda and McCabe just before the ward party. McCabe is a lion and Jacinda is a princess (of course).


It is a family affair. Mom and dad joined in the fun. I am a nurse and Tim is a couch potato.

Now comes the pictures from our Las Vegas Trip. My side of the family was there because my dad was getting re-married and since Tim's side lives only 3 hours away, they came for a few days. It was like a family renunion with both sides of the family.


Tarra with a glamorous pucker pose.


Richard and Roxanne having a great time playing games at Excalibur.


The Johnsons having a friendly game of horse racing. Mimi was the winner and got a big stuffed shark.


Most of the grandkids on the Nalder's side of the family.


Dad and Gigi dancing at their reception.


Dad and Gigi during their wedding ceremony. It was fun to watch them. It took me back about 10 years when I got married. They were acting like young kids in love. At the end of the night dad and Gigi drove off riding a moped with pop cans tied on the back. It was a really fun night. Lots of yummy french cuisine. (Gigi is french.)
These next pictures are the Fisher's side of the family. We did a lot of walking and got a lot of funny looks. People would try to be discrete as they pointed and said, "look at all those kids." I guess people are not use to seeing parents with more than 1 child.

Taking it to the street.


Having a good time at the pool.

Grandma Fisher with McCabe and Jacinda.


Most of the Fisher grandkids in front of the fountain at the Paris hotel.


The Fisher gang. (Whoa!!! there are a lot of kids.)


Amy, Ethan, Soli, Lance, and Cade Stubbs.


Chris, Tricia, Ben, Jake, Lizzie, Caleb, and Aiden Fisher.

This trip was a blast. Thanks to everyone for making it so memorable.
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