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After a year of hard work, Christopher has earned his Bear badge in Scouts. He is officially a Weeblo(with the markings to prove it) and joins a new den next week.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Happy 10th Birthday Boo!!
Our sweet Christopher was born on this day ten years ago. The labor and delivery was rough and scary, but well worth the gift that was delivered to us. We never could have imagined the joy Christopher would bring into our lives. We love you Boo!!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Happiness is....
Sometimes, I think it is way too easy for us to become consumed by the little stresses that enter our lives each day. If you look at the big picture, life is actually a pretty fantastic event filled with many blessings. The best part is that everyone has a different perspective of what happiness is, and what makes life great. I realize that my happy thoughts may be totally different from the Wall Street executive living in New York, but they are what make me smile. Here are a few things that have made my heart happy during the last month:
Reading bedtime stories with Kennedy
Finding Julie(my best friend since ninth grade) on Facebook,
and talking to her nearly every night this week
Hearing my children walk in the door every afternoon and knowing
they are safely home from school
Commuting to work through Provo Canyon at sunset( I don't think anything is more beautiful)
Lindor Chocolate Truffles on sale(4 for a dollar) at Smith's Grocery Store
Christopher still telling me he loves me in front of his friends, without getting embarrassed
The endless play list on my Zune(Microsoft's version of the Ipod)
Finding the perfect fitting pair of jeans on sale
Steve waiting up for me on the couch( at 12:30 am) when I return home from work
Commuting down Provo Canyon after dark without encountering a rock slide, mini- avalanche, or hitting a deer
Repeats of "Cold Case" at 1 in the morning on TNT, especially when I can't sleep
Having the Gospel in my life, which makes everything seem better. It has been especially helpful in dealing with the untimely deaths of so many loved ones
Walking into a cozy, warm home from the bitter cold
My sweet, new phone
Family and friends that care, and are even interested in my list of happy things
Reading bedtime stories with Kennedy
Finding Julie(my best friend since ninth grade) on Facebook,
and talking to her nearly every night this week
Hearing my children walk in the door every afternoon and knowing
they are safely home from school
Commuting to work through Provo Canyon at sunset( I don't think anything is more beautiful)
Lindor Chocolate Truffles on sale(4 for a dollar) at Smith's Grocery Store
Christopher still telling me he loves me in front of his friends, without getting embarrassed
The endless play list on my Zune(Microsoft's version of the Ipod)
Finding the perfect fitting pair of jeans on sale
Steve waiting up for me on the couch( at 12:30 am) when I return home from work
Commuting down Provo Canyon after dark without encountering a rock slide, mini- avalanche, or hitting a deer
Repeats of "Cold Case" at 1 in the morning on TNT, especially when I can't sleep
Having the Gospel in my life, which makes everything seem better. It has been especially helpful in dealing with the untimely deaths of so many loved ones
Walking into a cozy, warm home from the bitter cold
My sweet, new phone
Family and friends that care, and are even interested in my list of happy things
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Goodbye Jeannie...Until We Meet Again
Many Christians believe that when we die we become angels. I believe some people become angels during their lifetime , and are a little more in tune with the heavens while on earth than the rest of us. One of those angels, Jeannie Kortz, passed away from cancer last Friday morning.
Growing up as a teenager in Napa, there were two women that really inspired me in the church: Jeannie Kortz and Molly Sorensen(who has also passed away). Both were strong, beautiful, loving, and overflowing with faith. I remember in tenth grade how kind and patient Jeannie was with the youth. Whether you saw her frequently or not, she always made you feel welcome; her home was always open. I loved the laughter that filled that home. During that time she made an impact in my life with one simple gesture, which she probably felt was nothing at all. Jeannie put forth the effort to transport me to Seminary (early morning classes for our church). Without that kind deed, I may never have attended.
Six years later, When Steve and I were dating, I was thrilled to discover that his family was also friends with the Kortz's. Steve's family was not of the LDS faith, and Steve had made the decision to convert. Jeannie took Steve under her wing and was such a support to him in church while I was away at BYU. I remember how thrilled she was when he was baptized. When Steve and I decided to marry in the Temple in Utah, Jeannie and her husband traveled to be there with us. How special that was to Steve and I, since we had very few family members that were able to witness us get married(Jeannie is in our wedding picture posted above. She is front and center). Nine years later, Jeannie appeared again to offer love and support after the death of Steve's Mom. Although years would pass in between seeing Jeannie, she was always there for the most important events in our lives. We really love her for that. Jeannie was an angel in our life, and I pray her family has comfort in knowing how much she meant to so many people.
Growing up as a teenager in Napa, there were two women that really inspired me in the church: Jeannie Kortz and Molly Sorensen(who has also passed away). Both were strong, beautiful, loving, and overflowing with faith. I remember in tenth grade how kind and patient Jeannie was with the youth. Whether you saw her frequently or not, she always made you feel welcome; her home was always open. I loved the laughter that filled that home. During that time she made an impact in my life with one simple gesture, which she probably felt was nothing at all. Jeannie put forth the effort to transport me to Seminary (early morning classes for our church). Without that kind deed, I may never have attended.
Six years later, When Steve and I were dating, I was thrilled to discover that his family was also friends with the Kortz's. Steve's family was not of the LDS faith, and Steve had made the decision to convert. Jeannie took Steve under her wing and was such a support to him in church while I was away at BYU. I remember how thrilled she was when he was baptized. When Steve and I decided to marry in the Temple in Utah, Jeannie and her husband traveled to be there with us. How special that was to Steve and I, since we had very few family members that were able to witness us get married(Jeannie is in our wedding picture posted above. She is front and center). Nine years later, Jeannie appeared again to offer love and support after the death of Steve's Mom. Although years would pass in between seeing Jeannie, she was always there for the most important events in our lives. We really love her for that. Jeannie was an angel in our life, and I pray her family has comfort in knowing how much she meant to so many people.
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