Just Thoughts!

Sometimes....well ok... Most of the time I forget to blog and keep it all updated, so here are a few posts in a row to "catch up" they include lots of pics and a few words to describe at the end of the pics..
I would just like to say Happy New Year to all!! It is my wish and prayer that this year we all "stop and smell the roses" to use an old cliche'...but really I feel it is time to slow the "rat race " down , and remember what is most important to each one of us, and then give ourselves the opportunity to ENJOY what is most important to us..whatever that may be for you.
For the past 5 years or so, I have been making a concious effort to "live in the NOW"..it is challenging to do when "the thinking mind" takes over , and I begin to think of the past too much, and "relive" the past in my actions of today...(not healthy or productive) actually very counterproductive. OR...when I get so far out in the future that I am no longer "present" today. It is my intent to continue making a concious effort to stay in the present time, where the gifts and influence are. I once read they call it "present" time because that IS the "gift"...food for thought....... Be where you are so you don't miss your life!!

Christmas 2008

We had so much fun for Christmas this year, we were on the "go" for 2 weeks! We kicked it off by going to church...yes I said church...with The Eastman Family, who were all in Utah for many family events during the week of Christmas. We went to Jory and Stacis home for a Christmas with my kids on that same Sunday evening.
We had Eastman family photos and a bridal shower for Amanda and Mike on Monday.
Ashton was sealed to Andrew and Deidre on tues and we had family dinner and games with the Barbers on Tuesday. Wednesday was Christmas Eve, and some of the family went snowboarding, Deidre broke her right wrist at the end of the day. We all had dinner and fun together for Christmas Eve. Christmas Day ...well need I say more...Christmas Day is always filled with sensory overload LOL !! this year was no different, however, we did get snowed in up in the Draper house where everyone, except us had been staying all week. All roads were closed, 70 mph wind and snow blizzard blowing all over the state! We had a talent show , where some of the family members "did their stuff"...it was so cute!! We had stories, and a slide show of family events for the past couple of years, of course food food food, and CANDY!! there wasn't anything left out! Friday was a day to regroup, after digging ourselves out of the "neighborhood" some of the snow spots were deeper than my legs could reach to the bottom of!! Saturday was Mike and Amandas wedding, and of course all that goes along with that day! It was a beautiful wedding . Amanda made a beautiful bride, and I had the opportunity of doing her hair and makeup! She is gorgeous! but actually there isnt an "ugly" family member in the Eastman Clan! They ALL look like models!!! I am really greatul for the opportunity to get to know all of them, and be included in the festivities!

Thanksgiving 2008

So our Thanksgiving was in Fillmore and we did it "Redneck" style! My parents have a small home and a big yard, so each year we set up tents, with tables and heaters in them and eat outside... come rain snow or sunshine , we are there! for the new comer it is a little "strange" at first , but they soon catch on and find it entertaining to say the least! We have a great time in the country!! LOL...after dinner we played cards, went for a 4 wheeler ride in the canyon, and then out to the Hotpots to soak. The hotpots are in the Kanosh area and they are maintiained by some divers, and kept clean ...most important not smelly! We all have a great time, here are a few photos!