Let it snow...AGAIN!

We've got snow again, for the third time this winter.

Don't get me wrong, I love snow, but it keeps messing with my plans.

The good news is that while my plans have changed, they've turned into something really great... being snowed in with the kids and hubby.

So while we're nice and snug on the inside, I thought you might enjoy a picture of what we're seeing on the outside.

Missing Arizona

Several of you have asked me if I miss Arizona. And while much of what happened out there with The Man's job and selling our house still stings a bit, overall, the answer is yes, I do miss some things about Arizona.

While I was reminiscing about my time there, I came across some photos from one of the first Primary activities that Miss Independent and Little Miss went to on their own.

A dear friend convinced me to leave so the girls could enjoy themselves without me making sure they didn't run off for a swim in the lake (inside joke) and they had a great time.

The activity was at our neighborhood park, which is one of the things I miss most about where we lived. It was just a few blocks from our house and seemed like a little oasis in the desert.

Speaking of the desert - I grew to love it more than I thought I would. It's beautiful this time of year and you can even wear sandals since most of the daily temperatures are in the 70's.

Anyway, looking back, I will always cherish the time I spent there and will miss certain things like: the giant moon, wide open spaces, being closer to Granny and Papa, the roadrunners, Saguaro cacti, dear friends, my YW class, scrapbooking on Friday nights, and a backyard pool. :(

However, looking forward, there are many things I love about being back on the east coast. But that's a list for another day. Today is about remembering.

Another thought for the day...

Stress Cure:

Take two cookies and call in sick.

~Taken from "Stuck on You Laugh Notes."

A Thought for the Day

This too shall pass.

NOW would be good.

~Taken from "Stuck on You Laugh Notes."
Thanks, CN, for the great Christmas present.

It makes me smile.

To blog or not to blog in 2010?

I'm not sure anyone is reading this blog anymore, but I have made a resolution to keep it AND to update it more frequently (my resolution: at least once a week -- wish me luck!)
Why?

Because I'm inspired by something President Eyring said about journaling:

"I wrote down a few lines every day for years. I never missed a day no matter how tired I was or how early I would have to start the next day. Before I would write, I would ponder this question: 'Have I seen the hand of God reaching out to touch us or our children or our family today?' As I kept at it, something began to happen. As I would cast my mind over the day, I would see evidence of what God had done for one of us that I had not recognized in the busy moments of the day. As that happened, and it happened often, I realized that trying to remember had allowed God to show me what He had done."

I have definitely seen what God can do in my life and I want to remember it always. Writing things down -- on a blog, in a notebook or on a scrap piece of paper -- not only helps me to remember, but will be something I can leave for my family.

Thanks, MW, for posting such a great quote on your blog. It has inspired me to keep up this work. :)