For the first time since we have lived at our present address WE HAVE SNOW:) Beautiful snow. Sure we have had little bit here and there but not inches that stick. This winter has been very generous at blanketing us with much prayed for moisture. Scott get very happy and tells me how he hopes Al Gore is found frozen in snow with a sign "watch out for global warming". There are definitely weather changes from when I was a child, but isn't the earth in constant change? I know we are making a negative impact on the earth and I also believe that we could do better. I remember in elementary school in the gifted and talented program we would work on projects to deal with landfills and alternative energy solutions. My poor troubled mind would not be able to sleep for weeks and I get the same feeling of dread when I watch the weather channel now. It is kind of a dooms day feel, yet God is aware and I think at times we humans give ourselves a little too much credit for what we can and can not do.
So even though AL said we would be burning up with no winter here in UT- we are very much enjoying this winter wonderland. It make the mountains just come alive with depth and texture. It is awe inspiring to watch the sun set and rise on the beautiful Wasatch front. Oh I just came across this funny self portrait of cute us. I just love my Scott. I sure hope I get my full voice back soon I like to talk and I like to hear my own voice and I want my throat pain to cease and assist. It has been many years since i have had bad throat pain. I can't even remember the last time I had strep. It may have been childhood- usually I get sinus stuff- which now this has turned into. Scott is feeling much improved and is very hopeful to enjoy a full recovery soon. Ben told him about this neat smoker and he made Aunt Sue and I the most Delicious smoked salmon. Oh wow! I am a picky meat eater- so to hear me say wow over any meat-- it has to be tender and flavor packed. This salmon melted in my mouth. Aunt Sue was all glee over it. The best part of my yesterday was after a rough ward conference I was attending as part of my Stake calling he showed up and surprised me. He is the most handsome man. I am totally goo goo over him. He always looks so handsome in his clothing he should have been a male model. My second favorite part of yesterday was how great some of the youth did in their talks about service- it restores hope after hearing of the drug/ sex problem another group of teens is involved with. The things kids face these days just breaks my heart. The complete lack of love and guidance of any parental figure in these kids life's is overwhelming to my sensitive heart. How do we find a balance when there are no grey areas the kids are either black or white. When I was in High School there was a major grey area. I think the evil is so strong that you can't dabble it sucks you in. I think of some of these kids 6 years ago when they were little 12 year olds full of excitement and Zest for life. Now they are gone, replaced with hardened sceptics. Some of them are resilient and move past all the hardness around them holding strong to what they know to be true about who they are and why they are here. It is them that I call my shiny stars. They are truly a beacon to all of us who are lucky to serve them. My 3rd favorite part was being outside the house and taking the sacrament. 4th being with my sweet friends Sue/ Beki and Em. Love these ladies:) The last of all bestest part was watch Northanger Abby with my bestest buddy Aunt Sue. We LOVE Austen books and PBS is hosting a bunch of her complete works. We really enjoyed the version much more than any others we had seen. She is fun to talk with and we both stayed up until after 4 reading and talking and giggling. I told her I wish I had closed captioning so she could hear me better. She thinks I am adorable, everyone should be lucky enough to have an Aunt Sue.
For the first time since we have lived at our present address WE HAVE SNOW:) Beautiful snow. Sure we have had little bit here and there but not inches that stick. This winter has been very generous at blanketing us with much prayed for moisture. Scott get very happy and tells me how he hopes Al Gore is found frozen in snow with a sign "watch out for global warming". There are definitely weather changes from when I was a child, but isn't the earth in constant change? I know we are making a negative impact on the earth and I also believe that we could do better. I remember in elementary school in the gifted and talented program we would work on projects to deal with landfills and alternative energy solutions. My poor troubled mind would not be able to sleep for weeks and I get the same feeling of dread when I watch the weather channel now. It is kind of a dooms day feel, yet God is aware and I think at times we humans give ourselves a little too much credit for what we can and can not do. 
So even though AL said we would be burning up with no winter here in UT- we are very much enjoying this winter wonderland. It make the mountains just come alive with depth and texture. It is awe inspiring to watch the sun set and rise on the beautiful Wasatch front. Oh I just came across this funny self portrait of cute us. I just love my Scott. I sure hope I get my full voice back soon I like to talk and I like to hear my own voice and I want my throat pain to cease and assist. It has been many years since i have had bad throat pain. I can't even remember the last time I had strep. It may have been childhood- usually I get sinus stuff- which now this has turned into. Scott is feeling much improved and is very hopeful to enjoy a full recovery soon. Ben told him about this neat smoker and he made Aunt Sue and I the most Delicious smoked salmon. Oh wow! I am a picky meat eater- so to hear me say wow over any meat-- it has to be tender and flavor packed. This salmon melted in my mouth. Aunt Sue was all glee over it. The best part of my yesterday was after a rough ward conference I was attending as part of my Stake calling he showed up and surprised me. He is the most handsome man. I am totally goo goo over him. He always looks so handsome in his clothing he should have been a male model. My second favorite part of yesterday was how great some of the youth did in their talks about service- it restores hope after hearing of the drug/ sex problem another group of teens is involved with. The things kids face these days just breaks my heart. The complete lack of love and guidance of any parental figure in these kids life's is overwhelming to my sensitive heart. How do we find a balance when there are no grey areas the kids are either black or white. When I was in High School there was a major grey area. I think the evil is so strong that you can't dabble it sucks you in. I think of some of these kids 6 years ago when they were little 12 year olds full of excitement and Zest for life. Now they are gone, replaced with hardened sceptics. Some of them are resilient and move past all the hardness around them holding strong to what they know to be true about who they are and why they are here. It is them that I call my shiny stars. They are truly a beacon to all of us who are lucky to serve them. My 3rd favorite part was being outside the house and taking the sacrament. 4th being with my sweet friends Sue/ Beki and Em. Love these ladies:) The last of all bestest part was watch Northanger Abby with my bestest buddy Aunt Sue. We LOVE Austen books and PBS is hosting a bunch of her complete works. We really enjoyed the version much more than any others we had seen. She is fun to talk with and we both stayed up until after 4 reading and talking and giggling. I told her I wish I had closed captioning so she could hear me better. She thinks I am adorable, everyone should be lucky enough to have an Aunt Sue.
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I miss you guys so much! I just love reading/looking on your blog! You look beautiful, great makeup... you must use Arbonne :)
I'd love to have you two for dinner. I'll get in touch with you.
Lots of love
Jamie
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