Snow serves many a purpose...

It provides water, beauty, playtime...and a postponed chemo/spinal tap time! Yeah...a day or two more without beginning Delayed Intensification! The doctor's orders are in...we are to stay indoors and stay safe!

A perfect day to play before Chemo begins....

We didn't measure, but we think it was about 3-4 inches of powdery awesomeness. We can't tell who liked it more, but it was a great distraction. The only sad part is that church was cancelled and Tanner was going to sing a solo in sacrament. Guess we will have to wait one more week. Gracie is scheduled to start her hard chemo and spinal tap tomorrow weather permitting. We will let you know how it goes.

Tanner the writer

Tanner has always impressed us, his parents, with his love of writing and the creativity he puts on the page. We thought it would be nice to share some of his recent poems. We will ask him for his permission when he wakes.

THE DETECTIVE

This detective has a serious face,
and a wrinkly overcoat tied up with lace.

He has a slanted brown top hat
and gets stuck in the middle of physical contact.

The policemen adore him, and timetaking things bore him,
and that is the brave detective.

ANACONDA/ROPE

It's body is sleek and slender,
if you pull it, it is very tender.

That's something you don't want to do ,
for then it will strike at you.

Sometimes it is tan,
and othertimes grey,
so sit down and pray,
that it won't wrap around you.

You can use it to swing,
but joy it won't bring,
for that will be the end of you

Getting ready for Christmas!

We LOVE Christmas time...and we have had fun preparing for it. The kids always love our night of setting up the tree and decorations and then fine dining on milk and cookies!

Have to give thanks...

Our family has a lot to be grateful for. We have found blessings in abundance, even admist hardship. We have seen miracles and endless acts of kindness. This Thanksgiving we were able to be with some of the people we love (Shele, Glen, Sam, Max, Nick) and we are grateful because it meant the world to us!

Be Thankful

Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire, If you did, what would there be to look forward to? Be thankful when you don't know something For it gives you the opportunity to learn. Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times you grow. Be thankful for your limitations Because they give you opportunities for improvement. Be thankful for each new challenge Because it will build your strength and character. Be thankful for your mistakes They will teach you valuable lessons. Be thankful when you're tired and weary Because it means you've made a difference. It is easy to be thankful for the good things. A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks. GRATITUDE can turn a negative into a positive. Find a way to be thankful for your troubles and they can become your blessings.~ Author Unknown ~