Monday, October 17, 2011

.a functioning cog

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Air was assigned to head up our ward’s portion of the Edmonton-wide food bank drive for the Church.

We’ve been announcing and planning and routing our area for months, and last week it finally all came together.

Air and I delivered our flyers on Monday night and had so much fun.

On Tuesday I had even more fun when I went out with all of the mutual kids to deliver more flyers for families who couldn’t do theirs.

And then on Saturday we picked up the donations off people’s porches.

It was amazing.

There were so many donations!



I keep thinking of these lines from a song I love by one of my favorite bands, Fleet Foxes:

I was raised up believing I was somehow unique
like a snowflake distinct among snowflakes
unique in each way you can see
and now after some thinking I'd say I'd rather be
a functioning cog in some great machinery serving something beyond me



Isn’t that an incredible line? I’m in love with it, because I agree completely with it.

It is so great to be a part of something bigger than myself, doing small and simple acts, that really don’t seem so small and simple once added upon by all of the other member’s small acts being done.

Everyone in our ward who went out and delivered these flyers and talked to people about the church and the service project was blessed so much. And I know they all felt just as good about it as Air and I did.

It’s an incredible feeling you get from doing something good.

And being a part of something so good.

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here, have a listen:

Thursday, October 13, 2011

.thanks given

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Thanksgiving came early this year, again. Blowing me away... again. It just doesn't feel right at this time of year, I can't seem to get over it! I think it’s because I’m still in denial (a bit) of the fact that winter is coming.

The turkey was delicious, and we thoroughly appreciated every bite! And no matter when Thanksgiving comes, its always a great opportunity to think and to remember my blessings. This year Airbear and I are both grateful that we have our sanity and intelligence. That we can make good choices and keep good relationships with the people we love. These are the things that bring us happiness especially as we deal (everyday) with disabled kids who don’t seem to have the ability to make good choices and keep good relationships. No matter how badly they seem to want it.

I’m also grateful that Air works with all these kids, to help them make their lives better. His work is for a wonderful cause, and every bit of stress he has from it is worthwhile.

Just like every bit of work put into preparing this meal was worthwhile! (thanks Ma Goose!)

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We went for a walk after dinner and enjoyed the Autumn leaves.

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And here's a little video I made for your enjoyment



Shortly after filming this I was ambushed. Those little stinkers snuck up and threw me into the pile (which I was not planning on jumping into). Ah well. haha

HAPPY AUTUMN FRIENDS!

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

.surprise it's a shower!

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We had a surprise wedding shower for Tara this weekend! We made it a Hawaiian luau since she is moving to Hawaii this very winter!

Oh, and did I mention they are getting married next week!! AHH!


It was so funny when we were planning my Mother-in-law’s surprise birthday party a few weeks ago and she decided to start planning a surprise shower for Tara. She had no idea that meant we’d be having two surprise parties within a month of each other. So much fun for one month!!

Here’s Tara’s surprised face:

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and Tiana’s cute/excited face:

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and a bunch of the friends who came to party:

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the happy Mothers:

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the Hawaiian-inspired food:

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and some games:

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Tara is going to make a ridiculously beautiful bride! She is such a beautiful girl.

We can’t wait to go to Cardston for the wedding! It’s going to be an amazing day!

Plus, we are desperately in need of a weekend getaway trip. EEEEEEK!!!

Thursday, October 6, 2011

.fruitful weekend


Meet our new baby, Carbon Camry

We came out of this weekend with one more car than we brought in.

This car is like a dream, we're still having a hard time believing it's ours!
We feel very blessed.

We also came out of the weekend with a whole lot of new understanding and strength, thanks to Conference.

We spent every minute with family.

And we got our five-pin bowling on after Priesthood Session...


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One more thing!

I can't even help myself. Here's a sneak peak at something else we did with the family over the weekend:


...More to come...


Saturday, October 1, 2011

.Go Clones!

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My handsome husband plays on a basketball league called the Clones.

With all of his work buddies.

I can't imagine why they selected that name hahaha

Seriously though, I can’t…..... ?

Anywho, he’s having a lot of fun playing basketball again! I know he’s been missing it for a while now, and he is really good!

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Final score (they lost this time, oh well)

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We're getting ready to watch us some Conference in a few hours!

Can't wait to hear something inspired, comforting and encouraging from the leaders of the church this weekend. I always do. Isn't that lucky?

It's gonna be great...

See you on the other side!

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