summit ward talent show olympics

In times like this-we need some silliness.

The Morning After

Well, It happened. It's over. I'm trying to get my tongue around the words President Barack Obama, Prez Obama.

Does anyone out there feel kinda queasy and uneasy?
Yeah, me too.

But then I started thinking about another President and his recent words, "I begin by mentioning one of the most inevitable aspects of our lives here upon this earth, and that is change. At one time or another we've all heard some form of the familiar adage: "Nothing is as constant as change."

I'm kind of feeling comforted and inspired by his words this morning. And here was his advice just a month ago.......

"Brothers and sisters, my sincere prayer is that we may adapt to the changes in our lives, that we may realize what is most important, that we may express our gratitude always and thus find joy in the journey."

And that my friends, are words that we can follow.

(is he a prophet or what????)

Grandpa UPdate

He's home! He is doing GREAT. It is amazing that he doesn't have any residual effects from the stroke. He made lots of new friends at the hospital with his quirky sense of humor-all the nurses and PT people love him! We are truly blessed.....

We have a Winnah!

Dude-I am SO tired I am falling asleep sitting up at the computer and I realized I must pick a winner of the Blogiversary Contest Deluxe.....(sitting at hospitals nearly all day wears one out)

So....I had the mostly impartial and slightly annoyed Bubba D pick a winner since he chose not to post on my blog and probably never will.....

(drum roll)
And the winnah is...


Mrs H! My beloved baby sister! And it happens to be her birthday this Sunday! So congrats Mrs. H-email me-tell me what lovely gift card you desire in the amount of $25......

Thanks to all who played...thank you for boosting my ego by posting. I hope you entertain/inspire you for the next year or two.....


Grandpa L. update---he is doing good. He kept us highly entertained all day by flirting with the nurses and commanding that he wanted his pants because he was going home every 10 minutes (he had to be drugged for his MRI scan-so some of this was a drug induced silliness) He is very, very strong and yes, he did have a stroke. We visited with the neurologist with the oh-so-terrible bedside manner only....As of 9:59 pm I don't know what his coming home status is yet-probably tomorrow.

P.S. I think my favorite comment was "Feliz Blogeano" by Luscious Stacy in CA who has been fighting mightly for Prop 8. DON'T FORGET TO VOTE TOMORROW PEOPLE!

An Important Equation

Marriage

equals

the union
of one man

and one woman

If you live in AZ, CA, or FL please remember tomorrow when you vote, to vote to protect families and children and never forget to love and respect others.

Grandpa

Just letting all the far-flung family that Grandpa had a stroke sometime between Wed and Sun this last week. It looks like he is going to be fine-he is in the hospital now undergoing some testing to see where it originated (a clot from somewhere else in the body). I think he needs prayers----mostly that he doesn't drive the nursing staff crazy! in other words.....he's good ol' grandpa! I'll update more info as soon as it is available....

Saturday is a Special Day

Saturday is a Special Day....remember that song? Well, this Saturday is more than just special to me....Is it a holiday?......well....noooo....not technically on the calendar BUT today is special to me because......

Today is my one year Blogiversary!!! yay....hooray.....

You see, just one year ago today, I made that tentative first step into the blogosphere..

See here for that first oh-so-yawner post..

This year has been super fun learning the ins and outs of blogging, gaining that first intimate knowledge of html language...(not much) and most importantly staying connected with family and meeting some great new friends!

Now because it's my blogiversary and because it's my blog and I can do what I want, I am going to have a drawing! For anyone who makes a comment, I will pick a lucky winner and get you a $25 gift card to wherever you want, you likee Michael's? ok-Michael's it is. You likee Burger King? Ok-Burger King it is...you likee Walmart-well Wally World it is. You likee money-ok-I'll send you $25 for your hands. And since it is the weekend and not too many people read this blog on the weekends, well, I'll give you until say...hmmm..... Monday night to comment. So don't disappoint me here. Any lurkers out there? Go forth and comment......and...

Happy Blogiversary to me!

P.S. Ok-so I realize that the date isn't actually the same but it was Saturday and again, because it's my blog and I can do what I want.......