Dear Kim,

Maybe the reason so many of the lights for my tree don't work the next year is because they are so hard to get off the tree I have a tendency to pull too hard. Sorry. How many lights did you put on this tree?

The Sunday School course of study for 2012 is "The Book of Mormon." Hooray.

The Relief Society/Priesthood course of study is The Life and Ministry of George Albert Smith.

Today is my dear friend and sister-in-law Cathi's birthday. She is one of my heroes. She is fulltime caretaker for her invaide mother Evelyn. Her example of dedicated love and service is such an example to me. Happy Birthday Cathi, I love you!

Joshua went to the doctor today. He has an ear infection and bronchitis. After his visit he made the comment: "I'm all better now that I saw the doctor. I need to go to Cafee's (Cathi's) with grandma cuz it's her birthday."

Monday, January 2, 2012
Stacy vs. The Christmas Toys
Stacy is obsessed with keeping track of Josh's Christmas toys. Yesterday she got super glue on her teeth while gluing his Legos together. I think it was the way she opened the tube by putting it into her mouth and biting down on it. This from a girl trained in the art of having healthy dental hygeine. We've come to the conclusion that 5 year olds should not have Legos or toys with small pieces that are prone to fall apart. I am concerned the poor girl is wearing herself out trying to keep track of all of these tiny toys.
Trina and her family have had their two Christmas trees put away since the day after Christmas. We were over there for dinner last week and if I didn't know better I would think they didn't even celebrate Christmas. The house was devoid of any clutter, Christmas or otherwise. Today I took the decorations off our tree only to find that Josh had rearranged the pipe cleaners on a bear ornament I made years ago. Now it looks like a spider and had to be thrown away.
In other news, I only have two more Christmas movies to watch before I can return to my regular TV programs.
One of the highlights of my day was visiting Sister Betty Windle for her birthday. Sister Windle is an older sister in our ward who doesn't get out much because of failing health. When she realized I was there to wish her a happy birthday her face just lit up. It made my day!

Sunday, January 1, 2012

Happy New Year!

Thank goodness we didn't have Church until 11 am today. I love this schedule, especially on days I have a lesson to give, like today. My lesson was for Relief Society and was on the life and ministry of George Albert Smith. What a wonderful, inspiring Prophet of God he was.

When we got in the car to come home I looked at the thermostat and it said 81 degrees. Not the way I want to start the new year! We need some clouds, rain, and cooler weather.

James came home and made one of our favorite meals, steak and gravy. It's yummy over the frozen Pillsbury biscuits I buy at Sam's Club. After a late lunch/early dinner it was nap time. When I started to awaken from my nap, I noticed it was dark outside but my alarm clock only said 5:09. James reminded me that the electricity had been off and I needed to reset my clock to 6:09. Wow this new Sunday schedule makes for a late nap time.

No day would be complete without Joshua watching "A Miser Brothers Christmas" and singing all of the songs.