Getting Bigger

Brian is now sitting up. He won't sit in his baby seat anymore. He thinks he is too big for that. In order for me to get little things done, I bought a laundry basket, just to be sure he doesn't fall on his face. He seems to enjoy it.

I'm stealing Jeans post

If you were wondering about Jean.......

Jean wrote:

Hello all -

I'm sending along some photos of our ceremony. We had a great wedding day and we've decided to not return to the mainland. We missed you!!!!

We have a very strenuous day ahead of sunbathing and snorkeling so I must start getting ready. By the way, the first photo is the view when we entered our room!

xoxoxox

Mr. and Mrs. Davis

Funeral For Elder Matthew Knoop

Elder Matthew Knoop.

Life's Little Pleasures

1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.

2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Buy a lock if you have to.

3. Buy a DVR. Tape your late night shows and get more sleep...

4. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, 'My purpose is to __________ today.'

5. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.

6. Play more games and read more books than you did in 2007.

7. Make time to practice meditation, yoga or stretching, and prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives.

8. Spend more time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.

9. Dream more while you are awake.

10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.

11. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.

12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.

13. Clear clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and flowing energy into your life.

14. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.

15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.

16. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.

17. Try & pay an honest compliment to someone you wouldn't normally.

18. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

20. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

21. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

22. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.

23. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

24. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

25. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, wills this matter?'

26. Forgive everyone for everything.

27. What other people think of you is none of your business.

29. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

30. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.

31. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.

32. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

33. The best is yet to come.

34. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

35. Do the right thing!

36. Call your family often.

37. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: I am thankful for __________. Today I accomplished _________.

38. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.

39. Enjoy the ride. Remember this is not Disney World and you certainly don't want a fast pass. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy the ride.

40. Please share this with your friends:)

May your troubles be less, your blessings be more and nothing but happiness comes through your door!

Happy Earth Day 2008

Some ideas for Green living .











Some Ideas for Greener Living .

Girl Party + Michael

We had to get together to celebrate Jean's wedding,







and Allison's Birthday!




Sadly, Carol, who planned this little get together, woke up sick and couldn't come! I felt so bad. Especially sense I thought I had missed the party being out of town last weekend. I was wrong! Allison even wrapped her own present from Carol.... She didn't see inside the box until opening it at the party. We laughed. Poor Carol!


Michael and Stephanie. They are so cute together.


Allison drove up early because the CheeseCake Factory doesn't take reservations. So Allison got there at 10:50 am to wait in a line that went down the sidewalk. When she got to the desk they said that the entire party had to be there to get on the list. Jean and I got there at 11:30 am and got us on the list. They didn't seat us until I don't know for sure what time, but we figured that Allison had been there for almost 3 hours! Don't forget it was her own party!








My cute Mom and Grandmother!



















My mom drove to Oakley to get my Grandmother. So my mom had a trek of her own. 30 miles backwards before going 60 miles forwards. Jean then drove them both home.

We like it complicated I guess! Party on!

The pope is bringing spirituality to the USA

Pope Benedict seems to have brought a new chapter to the United States of America. Americans are watching him in awe. It is amazing to see our nation so starved for spiritual leadership. This video is funny, Bush calls him "your holiness".

Check out what Jayme is doing in China.

Also you can link on the right.....

or....

Jayme's Blog

Trip recap film

Universal Studios

We also spent two days at Universal Studioes. We liked Islands of Adventure the most. It was fun. The merchandise of the year was the thing1 thing2 stuff. Brian had to model.



Brent was thrilled to meet his super heros. He spends most of his days dreaming that he is these guys.
These guys where super kewl. They could see he was nervous and would kneel down so that he wasn't so scared. They traveled on 4-wheelers. It was a production with their comings and goings. I want to wear one. Wave at the crowd and drive away.

Disney World

We Had our spring break last week. We decided to go to Disney World. We Flew out at 6 a.m. It was totally lucky that we did because we were flying American Airlines. We just missed the cancellations.



The weather was almost perfect. It was so nice to get out of our freeze and go to 90+ tem-peratures. In the sun holding a baby was HOT!


As always the grounds were impeccable.

I feel really bad that I didn't get any pictures of our 2nd Disney day. We spent it at Disney Hollywood studios. It was tonz of fun! We rode on Rock 'n' Coaster starring Aerosmith. We knew it was a wild ride, but not until you get inside do you know how fast it is. Little Ian waited in the extremely long line and we debated making him wait at the exit but I said that he could do it. I pumped him up. I said "you can do this!". He was nervous but we did it! It takes off like a bullet. Before it took off i'm saying "Breath Ian Breath"! It was such an awesome ride!

We had two tragedies that turned out good in the end. First we waited to watch Fantasmic. We sat on a extremly poorly designed park bench and ate some frozen lemonade waiting for the show to start. The bench had fat slats that were in the wrong position. If you didn't sit just so you would fall in between the two slats. It was very uncomfortable. We walked up to the show and sat down and Brent went to get churos for the kids. He realized that his wallet was missing! He had worn some very baggy shorts and knew that he must have lost it when he sat on those aweful benches.

I start praying and Brent starts running. I waited with the kids while the show went on in agony praying that he finds it. After like 2/3's of the show is over he shows up with his arms raised in victory. He had found it. Someone had found it and turned it in! I'm telling you prayers are answered.

The Second thing was minor. We stoped to get Lilly a gift at a store on the way out of the park and Ian just keep marching on. I didn't even know he was gone. Brent knew and went chasing after him. The park workers had found him and he was only alone for a minute.

We are making memories.

At the Bead show

Brian's 4 month check

Brian had his 4 month Check up one day over his 5 month anniversary. I know it is late but we where out of town while he turned 2 months, so we are just generally behind. He weights 19.8 Lbs, which is in the 92%. He is 27.25 " which is the 90%. So as we know he is more then that right size. The doctor said that he is the size of an average 8.5 month old.  I love his wrists!

It never ends

My life is in total chaos, again!


















We are now redoing projects that we have already done! We are going to turn in to the Winchesters!











In my defense I do have to say that this project was never officially finished right. So here we are doing it again, but doing it right!