Neti Pot

As you may know Sis S and I have colds. Luckily Sis S is not very stuffed up, but I am completely plugged. I can't breathe and sleeping is miserable. Saturday, I wanted to take some cold medicine, but I am still nursing Sis S, only about two times each day, but still I do not take medicine at all while I am nursing or pregnant, I rarely even take Tylenol and Motrin. I told Tubbs that I was just going to cut her off completely and take some medicine. Well, he had heard about something called a Neti Pot on the radio just that day. Lynette had told me about this a while ago and I thought that she was nuts. Nevertheless I went to Wal Greens and bought one. I made Tubbs go first because he is more brave than me. He thought it was great so I tried it. I went from completely stuffed to breathing freely in about 4 minutes!!!! I stayed clear all night and slept deeply for the first time in a week and Sis S does not have the trauma of being weaned before she is ready. I also could taste food again. Here is a link to a video that demonstrates it.

Christmas

This was the best Christmas ever. Santa really came through for the girls. Here is a picture of Sis S on her rocking horse, Beans with her baby and stroller, Sis S's is the same but moving much faster, all three in their robes (there are slippers that match), and Miss M with her pink violin. I am also including a picture of Tubbs holding the violin so everyone can get an idea about the size of this thing. It is a 1/8 size.








We had a such a nice day. We stayed home for most of it and ate lunch/dinner with my parents and my grandma. We got lots of presents there too!!!! Now it is snowing and I am so excited. Matthew does have to go to work tomarrow and I have to go to Orem for milk (if the snow is not too bad), but he will be home all day saturday.

I couldn't believe the wind today. We lost a huge branch out of the tree in our backyard, but the dumb dead one that hangs precariously over our kitchen is still there. I wish that thing would fall, I would really like to redo our kitchen with Allstate paying the bill. I guess if it didn't fall today it is never going to fall.

Santa visit and sledding

We were able to go see Santa a few days ago. Everyone was so excited, well Sis S didn't really care, but if her sisters are doing it she has to also. Miss M asked for a pink violin and Beans asked for a baby and a stroller, which just happens to be the exact presents we bought for them. The Santa wasn't the best, he was not jolly enough for me, but the girls were satisfied and have stopped asking when we were going to see him. I can't wait for tonight when he gets to come to our house, assuming I can get it all cleaned up (he doesn't come to messy houses), I already spent 3 hours cleaning the girls' bedroom.



AFter the snow Tubbs took two of the girls and the dog out for some sledding. We didn't have snow boots that fit Miss M so she had to wear big socks, plastic bags and her rubber boots. She did not complain once, even though her feet were frozen when they got home.

Draper Temple Dedication

The tickets for the Draper temple dedication are available for reservation. Here is a link with all the information and a way to reserve your tickets online.

I got tagged by Stacee and I love this picture. I will let people guess who this is.....



Next I tag... Ann, Emily, and Liz.

God does answers prayers!!!!

I was having a rough morning this morning and said a prayer for some comfort, about 5minutes after I finished a woman walked into my yard. When I went out to meet her I found out she was handing out pamphlets for a Christian church different than mine. My first reaction when this happens is usually to say no thank you, but I had the feeling that this might be the answer to my prayer. We talked for a few minutes about Christ and the wonderful hope that faith in him brings. We ended up sharing a hug before she left and I felt so much better. After going back inside I was so happy that God answer prayers and I learned that he will use anyone who will listen to accomplish this.
This experience stuck with me all day and when I had time in the afternoon to really study the scriptures and ponder what had happened I realized that part of why I was comforted was what this woman was actually doing. The only hope I see for our country to become the great nation it once was is for the people to turn to God and forsake sin and this woman was actively trying to make that happen. What an inspiration and a wake up call this was for me! I will no longer be hesitant about sharing my testimony and I hope that believers in Christ everywhere will begin to share the gospel whenever they have a chance.

A few laughs to brighten your day

I found a great book at the DI the other day. It is called Ten Copycats in a Boat and Other Riddles. I just thought I would share a few of the gems that are in it.
What is the longest word in the world?
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Smiles. There is a mile between the first letter and the last letter.


Why shouldn't you tell secrets on a farm?
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The corn has ears. The potatoes have eyes. And the beanstalk.

Where does Friday come before Thursday?
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In the dictionary.

There are so many more, but I am having a hard time seeing the computer screen through the tears.