Finally a Post, I know 6 months later!

So, I finally feel that my life has calmed down a bit. Well, for a second it has anyway. I have officially moved from a house in Cottonwood Heights to my parents home in Draper. All of my earthly possessions are in boxes, and they will be for weeks. This is extremely atypical of me, I like to be organized and know where everything is. But, I leave on a grand adventure tomorrow morning, and I am excited about it. I am going for an 8 day river trip down the Grand Canyon. I am almost beside myself because I never would have dreamed that I would do something so fancy and outdoorsy. So I think the reason I am finally writing a post is because I plan to recommit to the idea of blogging, and to publish my pre-adventure self's thoughts.
I am excited, I have so much still to do, and did I mention that I am excited???

10 December- CRAFTS!

Can I just say colorful paper and I are good friends?! I spent the evening making presents by creatively cutting and pasting paper. I really do need an artistic outlet, it was refreshing to do quiet service with the built in anticipation!

9 December- Time with James Ladies

Today I had an adventure to Park City to meet up with my sister and mother. We went to dinner, went shopping (which my mother detests) and had a lovely time together. I really do love my Mom and sissy. I feel spoiled to have them so near and that I actually get to do things with them other than a few times a year at holidays. Also, I found the CUTEST coat at Banana, that is just good times!

8 December- Choices

At times I am grateful for my opportunity to make choices, and at times I am not. In retrospect I wish I would have gone to FHE, I didn't because it seemed no one else that I knew would be there. LAME. I missed out on an opportunity to serve, I hope to learn from this experience.

7 December- Baby Blessings

I have such a gratitude for the simple ordinance of blessing a baby. What comfort and hope it gives to the near and dear ones of precious little one. I am also grateful for the tenderness and connection it provides to be in attendance and to know that you will be a part of this precious child's life. Lydia Elaine McHenry was blessed today.

Football Season and my Mother

My Mother LOVES football and she is very vocal about it. I am grateful for the opportunity I have to keep her in check while she intensely watches the beautiful game.

Friday's Happiness for Creative Outlets

If my phone happened to work at my home, maybe I would be grateful for attending athletic events with my sister, instead I am grateful for the opportunity to take a plain piece of paper and make something beautiful out of it. I have never really sent Christmas cards, but I am changing my ways!