Chris and I had Family Home Evening with Sara Comish and her family. Sara leads the music in Sacrament Meeting and her husband, James, is a Primary teacher. They have a little girl, Jade, who is just adorable, and a little girl, Emma, who is equally adorable.
We made sugar cookies. Jade talked my ear off. She yelled at Chris because he didn't do the cookies like she wanted him to. It was so cute. I had a good talk with Sara. I'm sad because I don't get to sit by her in Relief Society anymore, but seeing James in Primary kind of makes up for it.
Sara and I have become pretty good friends. I'm still getting to know her and her family, but I think it's safe to say that she's probably my best friend in the ward. It's nice to have one of those again. Sara's the biggest sweetheart ever. When we met, we instantly connected. One Sunday, I was telling her I am not a very good cook. That next week, Sara gave me a cookbook she had in college that had really easy recipes in it. She told me to try some of them (I've tried a few, but not very many).
It's crazy how much my family has grown in the last two years (well, almost two years): my sister-in-law got married in May, my three sisters gained a brother-in-law, plus I have these awesome in laws to add to my already amazing family. I am so blessed. There is no better time than the Christmas season to be reminded of how much we all have and how much we have to be grateful for. I'm so grateful for my Savior and that He and Heavenly Father have blessed me with good parents who are faithful, who go to Church, who try to do what is right, and who set good examples for their children to follow. I'm grateful for my testimony and for how much it has grown and has been strengthened over the years. I'm grateful to know that Jesus Christ is my Savior and that He died and lives for us. I'm grateful for the scriptures and how I always learn something new when I read them. I'm grateful for the temple and that I know that families can be together forever. I don't know where I would be if I didn't know that. I want to be with my family for eternity. I am so grateful for a loving, kind, patient Heavenly Father who will always be there for me when I am struggling and who will help me when I am in need of His help. I'm grateful that I can talk to Him by just getting down on my knees and saying a prayer. I'm grateful for the priesthood. I'm so thankful that Chris lives worthily to hold the priesthood. I know that the priesthood has certainly changed my life and saved my life on occasion. I am so grateful for this time of year and how we can each ponder on our blessings and thank Heavenly Father for all we have been given.
Monday, December 23, 2013
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Aced It!!!
I took my final exam online for my Life Skills Class this afternoon. And guess what grade I received on it? I received a 91% which is AN A!!!! I'm so excited about it. I called my mom and she was literally bouncing off the walls (well, I'm guessing). I am so relieved that I received that grade. My overall grade has been all over the place. I wasn't very good at the quizzes at first, but I got better halfway through the lessons. My overall grade is a B. I wished it was an A, but I will certainly take it!
Chris told me to wait until he got home from work to start on my final. I started on it anyways, but I waited until Chris got home to submit my answers (so I kind of listened to him, right?). :) I like that he likes to look over my work before I submit it for a grade. At first, I wasn't really good at it, but I got better and it really paid off.
The Pathway Program has been a huge blessing to me. I never thought I'd be receiving my education and figuring out what I want to do with my life. Before I started, the only thing I really ever wanted to be was a mom. And I still want to be a mom, but I'm so glad that I have more options and I can earn my degree and use it in case something happens with Chris's job.
Next semester, I'm going to be studying English and taking the second part of my Book of Mormon class. It'll be fun. I'm so glad it was English. I was always good at English in high school and it's my favorite subject. At first, I thought it was Math. Thank goodness it's not because that is my worst subject. :)
My mom mailed me Christmas gifts from the fam (aka family) and we decorated our Christmas tree a while ago. It's getting me in the Christmas mood. I can't believe that it's almost here. Chris wanted a tool box to put on the back of his truck. So, I got him that. After we bought it, he said that I shouldn't give him any more presents because it was really expensive. Now I just need to get things for our stockings. I still wonder what Chris gave me. He's being really sneaky about it. We also received gifts from both of our families. Chris's sister, Cindy, had me. I had Chris's other sister, Anna and Anna had Chris. My sister, Heather, is going to be 15 years old on Christmas Day which means I'm getting old! Where did the time go?
Chris told me to wait until he got home from work to start on my final. I started on it anyways, but I waited until Chris got home to submit my answers (so I kind of listened to him, right?). :) I like that he likes to look over my work before I submit it for a grade. At first, I wasn't really good at it, but I got better and it really paid off.
The Pathway Program has been a huge blessing to me. I never thought I'd be receiving my education and figuring out what I want to do with my life. Before I started, the only thing I really ever wanted to be was a mom. And I still want to be a mom, but I'm so glad that I have more options and I can earn my degree and use it in case something happens with Chris's job.
Next semester, I'm going to be studying English and taking the second part of my Book of Mormon class. It'll be fun. I'm so glad it was English. I was always good at English in high school and it's my favorite subject. At first, I thought it was Math. Thank goodness it's not because that is my worst subject. :)
My mom mailed me Christmas gifts from the fam (aka family) and we decorated our Christmas tree a while ago. It's getting me in the Christmas mood. I can't believe that it's almost here. Chris wanted a tool box to put on the back of his truck. So, I got him that. After we bought it, he said that I shouldn't give him any more presents because it was really expensive. Now I just need to get things for our stockings. I still wonder what Chris gave me. He's being really sneaky about it. We also received gifts from both of our families. Chris's sister, Cindy, had me. I had Chris's other sister, Anna and Anna had Chris. My sister, Heather, is going to be 15 years old on Christmas Day which means I'm getting old! Where did the time go?
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Eventful Week; Christmas is Coming!!!
Chris and I had a pretty eventful week. Chris's dad had a heart attack so we flew straight home. I was freaking out about it. It was nice to come back to small town Shelley, Idaho for a little while. I didn't actually know about it at first. Chris received a call from his mom. He got off the phone with her and he told me that we were going home now. He told me what happened. So, I called my mom and she helped me pack because I didn't know how long we were going to be staying at the time. She told me to pack for five days. I was pretty set, and then Chris came home and he told me that we were staying for the week. I was really excited to go home, but I wished it wasn't for an emergency. Chris's dad is doing a lot better, which I'm so thankful for.
We spent most of the time with Chris's family. It was good to see everyone, despite the circumstances. Chris and I went Christmas shopping. My mom's family always spends Christmas Eve at her house and we do a little program with fun things. My Aunt Ernie (her name is Erin) does the "Top Ten" things that we've done throughout the year (one for the grandkids and one for the adults), we always participate in the Nativity, my Aunt Patti gives the grandkids gifts, and we exchange ornaments with the cousins. We usually pick an ornament that describes that cousin or reflects on something they were involved in throughout the year. It's so fun. I've gotten some pretty weird ornaments over the years, but I love it. One time, I got in a car wreck and it was my fault. I had no idea what to do so I drive home (Note to future drivers: NEVER EVER EVER do that!!!). After that all happened, at Christmas Eve, the cousin that had me gave me a car ornament with a pink flamingo driving it. My aunt said, "This is a funny little car for Delaney's funny little wreck." I've loved receiving those ornaments over the years and, in my opinion, that has been one of the greatest memories I've made.
I also love Christmastime because my sister, Heather, was born on Christmas Day. She's turning 14. She hates having her birthday on Christmas, but she's always the first thing I think about every Christmas morning. I still remember the day she was born. Kay and I had to stay at a neighbor's house for Christmas. I got a Barbie doll and a big bag of candy from my grandparents and Heather was born. Those are the only things I remember from that day. Oh and since Christmas Day is her birthday, she always picks our dinner. We've had chicken nuggets on Christmas before. Enough said. :) But, I still wouldn't have it any other way.
We spent most of the time with Chris's family. It was good to see everyone, despite the circumstances. Chris and I went Christmas shopping. My mom's family always spends Christmas Eve at her house and we do a little program with fun things. My Aunt Ernie (her name is Erin) does the "Top Ten" things that we've done throughout the year (one for the grandkids and one for the adults), we always participate in the Nativity, my Aunt Patti gives the grandkids gifts, and we exchange ornaments with the cousins. We usually pick an ornament that describes that cousin or reflects on something they were involved in throughout the year. It's so fun. I've gotten some pretty weird ornaments over the years, but I love it. One time, I got in a car wreck and it was my fault. I had no idea what to do so I drive home (Note to future drivers: NEVER EVER EVER do that!!!). After that all happened, at Christmas Eve, the cousin that had me gave me a car ornament with a pink flamingo driving it. My aunt said, "This is a funny little car for Delaney's funny little wreck." I've loved receiving those ornaments over the years and, in my opinion, that has been one of the greatest memories I've made.
I also love Christmastime because my sister, Heather, was born on Christmas Day. She's turning 14. She hates having her birthday on Christmas, but she's always the first thing I think about every Christmas morning. I still remember the day she was born. Kay and I had to stay at a neighbor's house for Christmas. I got a Barbie doll and a big bag of candy from my grandparents and Heather was born. Those are the only things I remember from that day. Oh and since Christmas Day is her birthday, she always picks our dinner. We've had chicken nuggets on Christmas before. Enough said. :) But, I still wouldn't have it any other way.
Sunday, November 24, 2013
Christmas Mood!
So I woke up at 6 this morning since our church is at 8:30. I made sure my homework was done and I was all caught up. Then, I turned on Sounds of Sunday and Christmas music was playing. It totally got me in the mood! Now I have to get shopping, get a tree, and get decorations up, the whole Sha-Bang!!!!
This is the time where I miss our families. My mom would be playing Christmas music since the end of October. She already would have decorated for Christmas at the house, baked Christmas goodies, and bought all of her Christmas presents. I haven't even started! I don't even know what to get Chris. I'm not very good at being "Santa."
I'm going to miss doing Christmas with both of our families. My mom's family comes over to their house every Christmas Eve and we do a little Christmas Eve program. We exchange ornaments with the cousins (I've gotten some pretty weird ornaments over the years. Some of them aren't even Christmassy, but I love them!), our Gran gives us all pajamas, there's a lot of food, our Aunt Patti gives us gifts, me and my sisters usually sing, and all the grandkids participate in the Nativity. I also just learned being in Chris's family that they usually buy gifts for everyone, but when I came into the family, I texted Chris's mom, Denise, to see what they do, and I suggested that we draw names. So we drew names last year, and we actually drew names this year too. I think I started their own little tradition. It's kind of fun now that Cindy, Chris's sister, is married too. Their family is really growing. It'll also be new this year too since Jared, my favorite brother-in-law (I call him "Bro" and he calls me "Home Slice.") is on his mission and we are gone. I miss Jared like crazy! He just lights up a room.
This is the time where I miss our families. My mom would be playing Christmas music since the end of October. She already would have decorated for Christmas at the house, baked Christmas goodies, and bought all of her Christmas presents. I haven't even started! I don't even know what to get Chris. I'm not very good at being "Santa."
I'm going to miss doing Christmas with both of our families. My mom's family comes over to their house every Christmas Eve and we do a little Christmas Eve program. We exchange ornaments with the cousins (I've gotten some pretty weird ornaments over the years. Some of them aren't even Christmassy, but I love them!), our Gran gives us all pajamas, there's a lot of food, our Aunt Patti gives us gifts, me and my sisters usually sing, and all the grandkids participate in the Nativity. I also just learned being in Chris's family that they usually buy gifts for everyone, but when I came into the family, I texted Chris's mom, Denise, to see what they do, and I suggested that we draw names. So we drew names last year, and we actually drew names this year too. I think I started their own little tradition. It's kind of fun now that Cindy, Chris's sister, is married too. Their family is really growing. It'll also be new this year too since Jared, my favorite brother-in-law (I call him "Bro" and he calls me "Home Slice.") is on his mission and we are gone. I miss Jared like crazy! He just lights up a room.
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