being grateful all year!!

We have so many blessings that it really would be impossible to post them all. I do have some that are worth mentioning. I am also thankful for these blessings everyday.

-to be born under the covenant and have the gospel in my life.
-a testimony and knowledge that my Heavenly Father knows and loves ME!!
-my heritage and my husband's heritage. Honor they father and they mother.
-my eternal companion who loves me unconditionally.
-our children who bring us joy, laughter and experience.
-the blessing of being able to breathe each day and have general good health and well being
-the security of a home, job and provisions to enjoy this earth life in a comfortable manner.
-moments or trials in life either good or bad that provide growth and knowledge.
-extended family and great friendships
-talents to share and enjoy
-technology
-each of you!!!

Special Stake Meeting

It was announced in our stake that we would be having a special meeting today. I thought that we may be dividing our stake or it was a regional meeting like we have had in the past. To our delight we were blessed to hear from our awesome stake presidency, Elder Carl Cook from the Seventy and President Boyd K. Packer spoke to us. It was a great blessing to us all.

tricky pet

I can high five in the middle, on the side and my favorite position is up on my legs begging. Today I am lonely and came in the bedroom and stood up and just placed my head on the bed looking for my best buddy who happens to not be around at the time. The female in the household just doesn't treat me like my bestfriend does. I can now howl into the phone, sing to the tunes played on the piano and race like crazy throughout the room. I have shown some naughty behavior and chewed on the females rocking chair. She was not happy. I know how to get away with anything by just giving that poor, sad puppy dog look and melt their hearts. I've got them wrapped around my paws!!

The CCC

Creative Costume by Clint!!! Can you guess what he is?

today I heard this.....

Some of you may have already read this on facebook but I felt compelled to tell it again.

I was sick and had missed two days of work. Today was my first day back and the students were wondering about it all. One student looked at me very serious and said, "My sister has croak!" Did I hear that correctly? I turned my head and quickly wrote this down and while doing so tried not to laugh out loud. Has anyone ever heard of this new childhood illness? HA HA it was a funny moment. I do hope his sister will get well. It is not fun taking care of a child that has croak opps.....croup.

Elder Carlson

Elder Carlson. He will be departing very soon. December 16.

He is so photogenic!

this is what I call the "model pose" and above that picture is a photo advertisement for adidas footwear.

OPening the call.....and he will be departing very soon. He will be speaking in our ward on December 13 at 9:00 am. Stake Center on Bluff road behind our home. All are invited to come and we'll host a dinner afterwards at our home. At least we'll try and squeeze in as there are no buildings available on Sundays to rent in our community. Invites to come. Wow, when Blake leaves there will be four missionaries serving from the Carlson clan. Elder Aaron Carlson, Elder Corey Carlson, Elder Blake Carlson and Elder Alex Mansfield.

PS....check out So In Love are we two's treat blog. Ms. P has such great talent!!