Day 31 - My Family

last, but definitely not least -

So much to say about all of these people (and more little ones not pictured) my heart really is full of love and gratitude for each of them and how much they mean to me. I've been blessed to be born into a wonderful family, and my siblings have given me wonderful in-laws that I've grown close to and love as much as my siblings, and new little ones to kiss and hug and love.

Thank you family.

Love you tons.

Day 30 - Opportunities to Serve

Day 29 - Decorating Cookies

it's fun.
even if it does look like a two year old did some of them. (:

Day 28 - Children's Artwork

I found these while sifting through things in my room.
I think one of Bethany's kids drew them for me.
cute, right?

Day 27 - Clean Sheets

the first night in freshly washed bed linen is definitely something to look forward to
(and if they've been dried outside, even better)

Day 26 - Visiting Teachers

thankfully my visit wasn't like this

I met my new visiting teacher today, and she is wonderful.
We have a lot in common and spent quite a while talking.
I love it when I hit it off with people.

Day 25 - People Who Know Things

click to enlarge
here's hoping it works

And a very Merry Christmas! I hope yours was wonderful!

Day 24 - The Christmas Story

a little wise Guy
(I mean wise man)

Day 23 - Walk-In Showers

... that make it easier to get clean dogs...

I don't know if you can tell, but Max actually looks white now

Day 22 - Beautiful Things

Thought of You from Ryan J Woodward on Vimeo.

Day 21 - Snow

I guess I'm mostly grateful for a car that can drive in snow. (:

Day 20 - Giving Blood

blood drive at the Murray donor center on Tuesday
go if you can!

Day 19 - Miracles

read more here

Day 18 - Christmas Lights

Day 17 - Temples

Day 16 - Completion

Day 15 - New Experiences

skiing for the first time EVER

Day 14 - Seasonal Treats

Day 13 - Nature

Day 12 - Family

Day 11 - New Recipes

Holiday Nog

What You Need:

• 1 cup cashews
• 1/2 cup dates, pitted
• 1/2 vanilla bean, split and scraped, or 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 3 cups water

What You Do:

• In a blender, place all ingredients. Blend until smooth and serve.

I got this from a friend's blog earlier this week. Tried it out last night and discovered it's not as weird as I would have thought. And for a much healthier alternative to egg nog, it's not bad.

Recipe found here.

Day 10 - NBC Thursdays

Day 9 - Wickedly Awesome-Talented People

Day 8 - My Pups

Day 7 - Technology

Day 6 - Music

Day 5 - Pillows

Day 4 - Scriptures

image found here

Day 3 - My Savior

image found here

Day 2 - Friends

DC, FDR Memorial, March 2010

Day 1 - Sunsets

DC sunset, March 2010

What Happened to November?!

Happy December!!!