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We went on a business pleasure trip to San Juan, Puerto Rico. It was alot of fun and we enjoyed ourselves immensley! We went last Tuesday, January 24th and arrived home Saturday the 28th. Fun times, especially getting to spend time with my wonderful husband. Quality time is at a premium these days and so it was really nice to have the time to spend together.

SHAMPOO WARNING: PLEASE READ!!!

A friend of mine on face book posted this and I just thought it was so hilarious and possibly true! Hee! Hee!

She said:

"I don't know WHY I didn't figure this out sooner!!!! I use shampoo in the shower.

When I wash my hair, the shampoo runs down my whole body, and printed very clearly on the shampoo bottle is this warning:

"FOR EXTRA VOLUME AND BODY."

No wonder I have been gaining weight.

Well! I have gotten rid of that shampoo and I am going to start showering with Dawn dish soap instead.

It's label reads:

"DISSOLVES FAT THIS IS OTHERWISE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE."

Problem solved! If I don't answer the phone, I'll be in the shower!

I just had to share on my blog because it is so cute and funny at the same time.

Comfort in Trials: Power of the Holy Spirit

I am so grateful for the gift of the comforter in my life. I hope you enjoy this and think about how it blesses your life too!

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Newest Family Member!

This little sweetie is a new member of our family. I was having kitty fever. Is that a disease? I hope not. I know, I said I wasn't going to have anymore animals, but I just kept thinking about getting a kitty again. She is such a nice cat. We still have not decided what to name her. We may just take a few days to get to know her personality and then maybe a name will come. She loves to have her ears rubbed, she has a nice soft purr, and she is playful, but gentle. I love the cute mask on her face and her blue eyes. I think she is a keeper.

New Hairstyle!

I really like the curly look. I had my hair done today. Had color put back in to cover my white/gray hair and then she taught me how to curl it for a different look. So as I am growing it out I can try a couple of different looks. I really do like it. Hope I can use the curling iron like she showed me. That is always the trick. It has been interesting growing out my hair and the responses I have gotten. I guess it is a different look for me, since I have most of my life had my hair short. It is kind of fun and makes me feel a bit younger. I guess you are only as young as you feel, but doing your hair, using a bit of make-up and striving to exercise and lose a bit of weight always helps with the looking younger business.

I almost feel like my little Josie and I look even more alike now that I have some curly locks like she does. She looks quite a bit like me when I was a child. Oh, to be young again. Truthfully, I really don't want to go back and relive my younger days. I really like where I am in my life. I have a great life. I have a husband who loves me, spoils me and is always there for me. I have five wonderful children, mind you, they are not perfect and neither am I, but I love then all no matter what, and I always will. I have been immensley blessed and I am so thankful for all that I am and can become! Like my blog says: "Live Each Season As It Passes!" I am trying to do just that!

Christmas Day Pictures and family togetherness!

Debbie loving the Christmas tree.

Handsome Dallen giving me a pose by the tree!

Oh! What a cute couple. Can you believe it! We have been married for 31 fabulous years on Dec. 5th.

A bit blurry, but these little gals are so sweet and adorable.

Oh Christmas Tree!

Dallen opening christmas gifts and he is a happy boy! You can't really tell from his face.

Lyndon's new slippers.

Just getting ready to opena present. I wrapped it myself and so I knew it was a book. Hee! Hee!

On Dec. 10th we had a christmas party and played this fun game of ring the antlers on Rudolph. The kids had fun being Rudolph as you can see here with Chloe being Rudolph. It was a fun party. We held it up at Todd's. He has a nice home and we had a great time together.

Here is the Three Musketeer's, meaning the three that are all still at home, Dallen, Me and Lyndon. Pretty funny!

Ashley and Jed on Christmas day.

Shane and Erin on Christmas day.

Me in my apron posing for a picture. The kids told me I neede to take it off. I like it. It is a nice apron and keeps me from spilling on myself when cooking. I am holding a gift from Lyndon. He bought me the series from BBC, "Larkrise to Candleford". I love this series and could watch it over and over.

Todd and Megan gave me new Nike tennis shoes. I love them and they are really comfortble.

Lyndon received from Todd and Megan some items for 72 hr kits. Handwarmers ect.

Josie tearing open her present.

Emma loving her gift from Grandpa and Grandma.

Delphia received a game from us and she wasn't really excited about it, because Ruby and Emma got Disney princess stuff from us. Oh well, I just bought what her mom suggested. I think she will like it when she plays with her parents.

Chloe opening her gift of nail polish, earrings, bubble bath and a bath fizz ball.

Ruby opening her Disney princess gift from us.

Last, but not least is Grandma (me) of course. Smiling because Christmas is over and now I can get excited for the new year and all that is coming with it!