Blogging, Face Book, Emailing,...oh my!

Well I haven't blogged for a few weeks. Part of it is I have started my own face book account and it is kind of addicting. Someone asked me what really is the difference in all this blogging, email, and face book stuff? I look at blogging as a form of journaling and I guess my face book account is a way to keep in touch with people quickly. You get to know what they are doing in their lives in a quick snap shot but on the other hand they also get to see your life just as well. How much do I want Joe Blow from high school to know what is going on in my life? It seems a bit intimate? I am happy to share with my close friends and family but I seem to not know how I feel about people I have lost contact with for years suddenly being able to access my life. At the same time it is a great way to keep in touch with those you love and care about without picking up the phone or even sending them a personal email especially considering that I live so far away from many people that I love. I think it has wonderful pros and a few cons. I do know that Tanner is very unhappy that his mother has a face book account and is friends with some of the same friends as he is. He would like to think that face book is his own space without having to worry about his mother knowing what he is saying and doing in his social circle. I see his point and I am trying to respect his privacy but I have been enjoying being Emma's friend and it doesn't seem to bother her.

Thanksgiving is a few days away!! I love Thanksgiving. I am looking forward to putting up the tree this year with the girls. Emma made me promise her today that we would put the tree up on Thanksgiving. I think decorating reminds me of my mom. She always went way out in the decorating area and I was always her helper. It brings back many fond memories of my mom and the holidays when I put my own decorations up. I have learned a lot from my mom about decorating and I am glad that she invited me as a girl to help her.

I have just finished a really busy time in my life with R.S. I now have a bit of a break before I have to start planning for next year. I am glad to have my big enrichment meeting and craft group over with. They were a big success but a lot of work goes into the planning and executing of activities like this.

I am working on a couple of special projects for my kids for Christmas. I hope that they like them because they are going to be very time consuming. I will tell you what they are after I give them to my kids.

Stupid Thoughts From Me!

Brrrr....I think it is officially winter here in Minnesota! I now have to wear long johns when I go walking in the morning. As soon as the snow starts falling we will be moving into a indoor walking area. If it wasn't for my walking routine I am sure I would be 20 lbs heavier!! I just love to eat and especially sweet things. I don't know what has happened to my will power. I crave sweet everyday and find any way to meet that need even it means sending Tanner out on a doughnut run at 10pm! His drivers license needs to be good for something after all just think of all those years of running him all over it is now his turn to do a little running for me!

It is so cold ....I think we will have a ice storm today. I never understood what that was until we moved here. I couldn't imagine why the rain wouldn't just come down as snow if it was that cold. But it really rains and then instantly turns to ice when it hits the ground and then the streets are like ice skating rinks literally, it is very dangerous to drive in those conditions.

I am getting so good at highlighting Emma's hair. We did her hair yesterday and it looks beautiful. Some day I should think about going into that business! The great thing about doing it is that it saved me $80.

Well I have lots to do today....

Church, Turkeys, and Diapers!

It is official. I am set apart as the Relief Society 1st counselor. I feel very humbled by this calling and feel as though I will have the opportunity to grow in this capacity both in spirit and in mind. I will be working with a wonderful presidency and look forward to getting to know and love the sisters of the ward even better. It seems as though every few months I have been given a new calling in this ward so we will see how long this one lasts! But for now it feels like the place Heavenly Father wants me.

It is finally the "holidays" isn't that what they call it after you get through Halloween? I love the holidays and am looking forward to Thanksgiving this year. I am hoping that it works out the way I have planned. We are looking forward to go up to the cities this year and stay in a hotel and then go to a play "Wicked"! I love doing different things for holidays although I didn't use to have this attitude. I use to in my younger years feel like it wasn't a holiday unless I was doing the same thing as everyone else (stuffing my face with turkey). I don't know why I feel differently now but I really enjoy doing unusual things for traditional holidays. As long as I am with my family building memories I am happy doing anything.

The first quarter of school is almost over...this is the last week. I am so glad!! Emma is struggling a bit with some of her classes and Tanner seems to procrastinate everything until the very last minute before he decides it better get done. I will be very happy the day all three of my kids are done with school!!!! Although I will be immensely sad that they are leaving me for adventures in this world I will be very happy that I don't have to worry about another teacher calling me to tell me my child is not living up to there potential (tell me about it...I am their mother!) or getting another recorded message from the school to tell me my child missed 4th-7th period that day just to find out that that particular child thought that they knew best by staying in the study hall that day to finish assignments that are due in 8th period! I love teenagers but they are the most difficult age to parent!!! I would give anything to be able to change their diapers and lay them down for a nap once in a while!