Mr Duey

I think it would be so cool to get this guy to come to my school. He does educational raps that are way cool. Help me get him here.

A present from me to you!

A present from me to you!
I saw this on my friends blog and I thought it was pretty cool..The first five people to comment on this post will get something made by me! My choice. For you. This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:1. I make no guarantees that you will like what I make!2. What I create will be just for you.3. It'll be done this year (hopefully sooner than later.)4. You will have no clue what it is going to be.5. I reserve the right to do something extremely strange.The catch? Oh the catch is that you must re-post this on your blog. The first 5 people to do so and leave a comment telling me you did will win a marvelous homemade gift by me!Let the games begin!!(Oh, and I have to be able to contact you with mailing information!!!)

Blessings

I can't imagine what I would be without all the wonderful people in my life. They give me the desire to become better than I am. They bring me joy in every moment. I don't think I could be more blessed than I am. This life is such a wonderful experience but without you I don't think I would feel this way. My children are so amazing and I walk in their shadows. They teach me everyday how to love more, laugh, and find joy in every moment. My friends have stuck with me through the good times and the bad. I look to them to learn how to better love, and to be. My parents (both sets) show me how to become and gracefully age as I advance in years myself. The love I feel for all the people who have touched my life at times is overwhelming and brings me to tears of joy and humility. How can I ever be worthy of all I have. My love and gratitude to all of you who have crossed my path here on earth.

Juniper Has Arrived

I borrowed this picture from Stephanies blog.

I'm so proud of Whitney and Matthew! I have another amazing grandchild. She is so perfect and beautiful. Her name is Juniper Tamarin. Born Jan. 27, 2009. I have the most amazing family.

Happy New Year!

Well it that time again...Set goal and break them a week later! Ain't it great! The best part is you get to set them over and over again until you finally decide to keep your own work. Ouch! Well that my goal...To keep my own word to myself. So far so good. You should try it.

Holidays

This has been an amazing time of the year. I was able to help my friends the Smiths with the Sub for Santa they do each year for the migrant workers. What a humbling experience. I got my company and justins company to collect 77 brand new coats for the new children that have arrived this year. We also collected 400.oo and lots of food. We are so blessed to have so much and it feels good to let go of the material side of the holidays and grasp firm to the spiritual.

I'm the choir director in my ward. This is the first Christmas program i have put together. I think it turned out well. I used a talk by Jeffery R Holland http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=f318118dd536c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=72ad226fecfdb010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&hideNav=1
as the naration and plugged in the songs. We sang some beautiful arrangements form Sally DeFords music. http://www.defordmusic.com/ I also taught the choir to play the hand chimes form my school. They played Nona nobis Pacem. I also played my Viola with one of the duets. It was not to bad considering i haven't played for 35 years.

Saturday night The Wasatch Choral but on our fund raiser concert at the UVU ballroom. I went very well. Sunday night I sang in the Singles Choir concert at the Provo Tabernacle. I had a solo which would have been better if the accompianist could have played the song. She tried very hard. I used her because she played the rest of the song the choir sang. I sang the air and aria form the Messiah, O thou That Tellest Good Tidings. It is a very hard piece but I love doing it.

I Love My Job!

I don't like bragging but...I was awarded the Spirit of Heritage award at work. It is given to the employee that exhibits the willingness to go the extra mile. i was so honored. You are nominated by your peers and selected by the board of directors. This is the second time I have received this award in the 7 years I have worked at heritage.