Snowy Fun

As with most of Utah we have had quite a bit of snow as of late. The kids put it to use today and with the help of dad built a snowman.

Christmas at our house

Thought I should post since it's been awhile. I ended up not having to work on Christmas Eve, which was great! The kids enjoyed their Christmas, it was after 7 before they all got up. I think I was up before any of the kids! Joseph always laughs at me because I don't ever sleep well, and tend to be a little kid myself.

doctor visit

Yesterday I had an appointment with the neuro-opthamologist again. My vision and nerves are stable. It still shocks me at how different their office is than when I first remember it. It is also really neat to be able to see the 3D stuff too. Up until about two visits ago it was all just flat. I'm still having a few headaches, but can control them pretty well, so we are just leaving my regimen for now and keep an eye on any signs of increasing pressure. She says she is always amazed that I can see as well as I do when my nerves look so bad. I don't need to go back for a year - the longest span yet.

"I've never felt so clean"

Andrew's baptism was this past Saturday. Everything went well. Andrew asked his Gma B and BJ to give the talks, and he asked me to sing a musical number. I made Alex sing with me. I'm not sure how well we did, but Andrew said he liked it so I guess that's all that really matters. Andrew was really excited and very anxious for the baptism. We kept him pretty busy up until it was time to go, so he didn't have too much time to think about it. He told his Aunt as we were leaving that he never felt so clean before - hence the title. I seem to remember that same feeling. Thanks to everyone who helped with the program, it is greatly appreciated!

Joseph

1. Where did you meet? I was roommates with his sister and he came to the apartment to get a hat before a football game.

2. How long did you date before you got married? he started hanging around our apartment a lot after we first met, a month later my date for preference fell through so I asked him, 2 months later we were engaged and 6 months later we were married. I don't recommend the long engagement.

3. How long have you been married? 10 1/2 years

4. What is your favorite feature of his? His chest - it feels like the safest place in the world to me.

5. What is your favorite quality of his? Love - his absolute ability to love others and be able to show it.

6. Does he have a nickname for you? honey, hon

7. What is his favorite color?Blue

8. What is his favorite food? roast beef and m&m's

9. What is his favorite sport? to play - basketball/ to watch -football

10. When and where was your first kiss? it was Dec 1996 in the kitchen of my BYU apartment

11. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple? We don't have much couple time but I really miss taking long walks with him like we did when we were dating/newlyweds

12. Do you have any kids? 5

13. Does he have a hidden talent? He can cook, I always knew he could a little, but a few months ago I found out that he had considered becoming a chef, he says he doesn't cook though because he likes how I cook.

14. How old is he? 35

15. Who said "I love you" first? I believe he did, though I don't remember much about it now.

16. What is his favorite type of music? I guess I'd say rock, in most of it variations, old, 70's, alternative etc. He's not a fan of hard rock though. He also has a thing for reggae, at least he used to.

17. What do you admire most about him? This is a really hard question for me as it's hard to pin point. I guess I'd say his ability to prioritize. He puts what matters most first. His family, the gospel, etc. He's not afraid to stand up for what's right and for what he believes in. I NEVER doubt that he will ALWAYS be there for me and our kids.