Dad

This week marked the one year anniversary of my dad's passing. On Thursday I took the kids down to the Orem cemetary to visit Papa. On the way home we stopped at my mom's house to visit for a while.

My mom told me that she had found one of my dad's old journals. As I sat and read through it I learned a couple of really important lessons.

1. My children are very much like me. My dad wrote a lot of things down that I did as a child, and I couldn't believe how many of the same traits my girls have. Madison is the crafter in the family... always makeing something out of nothing. Both girls fall asleep early, wherever they are and I always did the same thing. So funny.

2. Record your spiritual experiences. MOST of what my dad recorded were his experiences with the Spirit and church service. I'm so glad he recorded those things so that I could read them. I hope to do the same for my children.

I miss my dad very much, but know that he is now in a much better place. I know that I will see him again. I am so grateful for my knowledge and testimony of the gospel. Love ya Dad! :)

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LOVE this little dude!

What a week!

Have you ever had one of those weeks, where just a whole bunch of stupid stuff happens?? I mean... nothing life changing... just really annoying and frustrating stuff?

On Monday Mark's car was totalled. He is fine (thank goodness) but the car is not. The damage wasn't horrible, but it was going to cost more to fix than the car is worth.... so good bye to our Nissan Altima.

On Wednesday when I checked the mail there were 2..... (YES 2!) speeding tickets from a photo cop in Arizona. We were there on vacation there a couple weeks ago, so I guess those are our souveniers! Woohoo! Not sure what the damage is yet. That info will arrive soon. Apparently Phoenix hasn't joined the rest of the planet and raised their freeway speedlimit to 65 mph. They are still at 55 and Mark was ticketed for going 66. Eigth minutes apart... on the same freeway! Grrr.

Yesterday we were informed that the only items allowed on our balcony are patio furniture and flowers. REALLY????? So we are looking for a new home for our grill. I want a house.... like yesterday.

Then today for some reason my phone decided to delete ALL 250 of my phone contacts. Good grief that's just what I need! So if you'd like me to call or text you ever again please get me your number!

Although frustrations have been the norm this week, there were many blessings also. We were able to receive good compensation for our car and pay cash for another commuter car for Mark. He LOVES his new car. Its an Acura 3.5 RL. Old but still in great shape. I think Mark's just trying to pick up chicks... I'll post photos soon!