Fail!

Well I have already failed my goal of writing once a week on my blog.  On the positive side I guess I am only a day late.  I have been thinking all week about what I needed to talk about.  Actually, I guess I am still thinking about it.  All I can think about this time a year is how much I love fall.  I love the leaves changing, the pumpkin decorations, and I love how our cute little town is getting back to normal.  I appreciate all of the money that the tourists bring into our town, but it is so nice to go to a restaurant and not have to wait two hours to get a table.  I swear with each year we see more and more people. 

I am excited for my next Faith in God activity, we are going to decorate pumpkins.  I am not sure that I have ever decorated pumpkins with kids.  I love to watch how unique each of their talents are.  They are all so different!  I think this is one of my most favorite callings.  When I was released from the Primary I was very depressed.  But this calling is so much fun because I get to play crafty-type activities.

We have had a huge and very quick changing weather the last couple of days.  This morning when I was driving home through town I saw the neatest sights, everything was frozen from the sprinklers still being on.  Last night it got down to 22 degrees, so there was a lot of icicle's.  A couple of years ago the chamber had these giant bears made to paint and raffle off.  One of our friends that owns a chiropractic clinic has one outside of his office.  When I drove by I had a full on belly laugh.  The sprinklers had flowed over the bear and his nose looked very "snotty".  I wished I had my camera just to capture the bear with the snotty nose.  The icicle's were like a foot long in some places.  Oh how the little things bring me joy.  I like the cooler weather but 85 to 35 in 24 hours is just too much.

Happy Fall Ya'll! 

Whoa!

So, I am sitting at work today, just passing some time after completing month-end.  I was looking through some blogs, and notice that on Shannon's blog that it has been 7 months since I posted anything.  Whoa!  Actually, I counted it up and it has been 226 days.  Where does the time go?  Starting today I am setting a goal to post something at least once a week from this point forward.  So much has happened since Valentine's Day...and that day I just re-posted something, how sad!  I will try to begin tonight...figure work is not an appropriate place to start!  Hang in there all, I am coming back in full force!!

Re-Post, thought it was appropriate.

Love

Pronunciation: \ˈləv\

Function: nounEtymology: Middle English, from Old English lufu; akin to Old High German luba love, Old English lēof dear, Latin lubēre, libēre to please1 a (1): strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties (2): affection and tenderness felt by lovers (3): affection based on admiration, benevolence, or common interests b: an assurance of love 2: warm attachment, enthusiasm, or devotion 3 a: the object of attachment, devotion, or admiration b (1): a beloved person : darling —often used as a term of endearment (2)British —used as an informal term of address4 a: unselfish loyal and benevolent concern for the good of another: as (1): the fatherly concern of God for humankind (2): brotherly concern for others b: a person's adoration of God

Something came to my attention today. I am not going to share the personal experience, but I felt the need to express some things. I hope that everyone in my family and all of my friends know that I love them. I often wonder if this word is "over used"or used for the wrong intentions. The above definitions are terrific. I love each person in my family for different reasons. Everyone is different and there are different forms of love.

I love my husband for his unconditional love to me. I knew he loved me when my kidney's failed and he slept on a very uncomfortable chair for many nights in my hospital bed. He drove a hour and half one way for days just to go to work and return to my side the same night. I was talking to a very good friend one day and we were discussing an ex-boyfriend of mine. He told me something I will never forget..."He (speaking of the ex) would have never been able to handle it. He would have never been able to stay by your side through all of that. Ryan did though, and he always will be by your side." So I thank Ryan for everything and his love.

I love my parents for raising me to be a good person (at least I think I am a good person). They tried very hard to give me everything I desired. They loved me even when I chose the wrong thing(s). I thank them for just loving me faults and all. I also thank my Dad for the greatest gift ever - the kidney.

I love my in-laws for talking care of me as one of their own children. They take care of me. The just show love. I hope they know I love them...even when Dewey teases me.
To my brother and Shannon....You two show the world how to love. Your home is filled with love. You can feel it when you walk in the door. From my brother picking on me to Shannon always with open arms for a hug. The two of you are devoted to each other and your faith.

I could list all of my friends but this post would go on forever. I admire each and everyone of you. The reasons are countless.

The Hadden Family

F-A-M-I-L-Y

Food for thought...

God doesn't have a Blackberry or an I-Phone, but He is my favorite contact.

He doesn't have Facebook, but He is my best friend.

He doesn't have Twitter, but I follow Him.

He doesn't have internet, but I am connected to Him.

31 and 1

So I turned 31 yesterday. I took this much better than when I turned 30. I am excited of what is to come for this year. I am also excited that I was able to finally found a little black pair of boots on Friday. I have been searching for three years for a pair of these boots. I hope that Shannon is not too upset that I found a pair because I know how much she would like a pair. One of my birthday wishes is that she can find a pair so that we can go out together in them. I want to thank everyone for their birthday wishes. Here is to a great year!!

Happy Birthday Dad

Today is my Dad's 63rd Birthday! Yesterday I was thinking I wonder who's Birthday he shares and what cool things happened in history on this day. So thanks to Google I was able to find the following things...

1980 - Dad had no idea he would have a daughter in 17 days

1984 - Michael Jackson is burned during Pepsi commercial (another reason to drink Coke)

1974 - Dad had no idea he would have a son in 41 days

1976 - Laverne and Shirley premieres on ABC

1968 - Tracey Lawrence(singer) born

1964 - Bridgette Fonda born

1955 - Mimi Rodgers born

1950 - 2nd Emmy Awards

1948 - 1st tape recorder sold

1927 - Harlam Globetrotters play first game

1894 - 1st College basketball game

1785 - 1st US State University Chartered

1918 - Tarzan of the Apes premieres

Hope you have a good day and an even greater year Dad!! Love you.