We had a great lesson today at church on the Gift of the Holy Ghost. One thing I took from it was to slow down and let our minds listen. Our lives our so busy and noisy that we sometimes forget to slow down and be in a quiet place to listen. Turn off the ear phones, the iPods, TV and computer and listen to that wonerful gift that was given to each of us at our baptism.

Thought of the Day

An idle mind is the devil's wokshop.
And the devil's name is Alzheimers. So keep that mind active. Read, garden, scrapbook, crochet, piece a quilt- just do anything that will keep your mind moving. Oh, go to the mall, that is going to be at the top of my list.

Old Friends

I just love this gal. We were very good friends in high school. We are in Stepperettes for all three year. Jan and her mom came to the DQ for lunch and I was so surprised. We talk non stop for 2 hours. We remembered the fun times that we had as we grew up in Burley. We will keep in touch this time for sure. She lives just a couple of blocks from my son in Meridian. Another thing to be thankful for FRIENDS.

I can't believe that these are still blooming

I raked leaves yesterday and it looks like I will be raking more today.

Nov 4th Wow, have you noticed the beautiful colors this fall. They are so bright. I am thankful for the gift of sight. Have you ever thought what your life would be like without the gift of sight? Cracker I am learning to use my camera. Thanks, family for my Canon Power Shot.

Count Down to Thanksgiving

Nov 3rd. I am thankful that I live in a free country and I had the opportunity to vote yesterday. I am thankful for all of the soliders that are protecting the United States of America and for their family that are giving so much on our behalf. Bless and protect them.

Birthday Boy

Yesterday I felt really, really, really old. Jason turned 36 years old. We spent the day in Meridian with his family. Lunch at El Tampa, shopping at Sportsman's and then a fun afternoon at WahZoo, a family fun center. Lazer tag and go-carts were the favorites. It seems like just yesterday we were bringing that little boy home. How time flyies. I still don't have a working camera. (Maybe for my birthday) Happy Birthday Jason. We Love You!

Celebrate the Fall

Grandma Vicki had her celebrate FALL party. Pumpkin Patch first. The weather was beautiful. Grandpa Con and Jason went goose hunting, Jared was in the tractor and so they missed the pumpkin patch. :( Time for a family photo.

Jaycie first pumpkin patch experience. She really didn't care one way or any other, but just wait for next year.

Austin, Dylan and Hailey protecting their finds

We finished up the day with a soup bar and of course the carving for the pumpkins. More picture to come later. I love this time of year and I am so thankful that we live in this beautiful valley and enjoy the many blessings that we have.