Need a good laugh???

Check out my elf dance links! I HIGHLY recommend "Elfing Yourself" if you need to any sense of humor into your life.

CHARLESTON ELF DANCE


DISCO ELF DANCE

I would like to thank my co-stars, David the Happy Elf and Buddy. It took us a lot of practice to get the choreography just right, so I hope you are appreciate it.

Twilight

Made you look. Sorry, I couldn't resist. I must admit, I didn't read the books, see the movies or design a handmade shirt with puff-paint to wait in line at Wal-Mart at midnight to get the last book. (I love you Randi and Dena!) But, I have been and currently am obsessed with a variety of other trends. So what can I say, you know? Books I am currently reading are, of course, the proverbial "Girlfriends Guide to Pregnancy" as well as "What to Expect When you are Expecting." That is catchy, isn't it. Just finished Dan Brown's "Angels and Demons" and next will be C.S. Lewis' "A Grief Observed".

A Memory

One of the leaders, or members of the Quorm of the Twelve Apostles, passed away last week. I was thinking of a memory I have of Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin. I was in the MTC during the summer, when most of the General Authorities of the church take some "time off" to spend with their families.



We hadn't yet had a member of the 12 come and speak to us. A rumor started to circulate that the following week there would be an Apostle at our Tuesday devotional.But, it just so happened that week our branch was assigned to sit in the overflow areas, because the MTC is so full over the summer. Well, my little kasama and I wouldn't stand for that. There was one way to get into the main auditorium...you have to join the choir.



Did either of us have a pleasant voice? NO. Did we particularly enjoy joining choirs? NO. Well, we did it anyways. And guess who came that week to speak? I don't even remember. Ha! But, two weeks later, we finally did get a visit from an apostle, Elder Wirthlin. I love how his power is not felt in his booming voice or controlling presence.

It is the quiet, soft, and constant dedication and love that he is known for. You almost miss the profound meaning in his words. I also loved how his talk last conference was absolutely hilarious. Here is a link to my very favorite talk by him.

The Great Commandment

Fabulous Advice

Ladies -

You rock! Thanks so much for your thoughtful, detailed advice. I REALLY appreciate it! I will have some follow-up posts to come, such as "Pump, Pump, Pump It Up!"(questions about breast pumps) and "A Labor of Love".

Let's have some help here, ladies...

Sorry this post is just for the mommies, but I really need some advice. There are just so many things to figure out that I figure you can share with me what you already know and, I'm sure, have a strong opinion about. So, here we go.

Do I really need a basinet, crib and a pack-in-play? What is the deal here?

The stroller question. To travel system, or not to travel system. What are your thoughts?

Is a cheaper crib from Target or Wal-mart just as good as a full hard wood crib? What are the benefits of spending the extra money?

Getting to know your doctor...what are questions I shoud be asking to make sure we are a good fit?

Anything I can be doing now to prepare for breastfeeding, parenting a baby and/or really just surviving this time of life?

Thanks ladies! Just comment on anything you feel so inclined to comment on. Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Our news...

It's true, we are expecting. Yeah! I'm so excited! Even though sometimes I feel more like this...



Actually, I've been feeling MUCH better lately! We are due about May 10th, so I'm about 3.5 months along. (I say it in months, instead of weeks for a reason. For those of us that have never been pregnant we haven't honed our lightning speed week-to-month conversion skills like the rest of you.) We are so happy and will keep you posted!

Blog Drop-Out

Sorry I've been such a lame blogger. I suppose I'm lucky you are even reading this. After checking back 4 times only to find the same old LOST post, you probably vowed never to check my blog again.

Whelp, we are back in lovely AZ. We LOVED our time in Denver with Dave's company, Icon. On our way back home, we made a few stops. Check them out.



My personal favorite, Four Corners on the Navajo reservation. They charge like 3 bucks a person to get in. I pulled up, thought about it and didn't think I had quite 6 dollars. So I hand them my mastercard, then get a look like, "What, do you think I get a phone signal in my hut out here in the middle of nowhere? Go by some frybread, dear."



Gotta love Dave. He humors my archeological whims when he would rather spend our tourist dollars elsewhere.