Saying Goodbye

"Now, if it had not been for the plan of redemption, which was laid from the foundation of the world, there could have been no resurrection of the dead; but there was a plan of redemption laid, which shall bring to pass the resurrection of the dead, of which has been spoken."

Alma 12:25

 

I went home last weekend for my uncle's funeral.  It was a time of tears, laughter and sharing stories.  And lets not even mention the food, I said goodbye to my diet too.  It was blessing to have the funeral so close to Easter, as the reminder of the Atonement and Resurrection was fresh in our minds.

My sister Christa gets the credit for both taking this picture and editing it.  I'm going to have to take lessons from her.

Southern Crafts

My roommate has been working for the last week on painting this cooler for her boyfriend.  It's a Southern tradition that the girls paint the coolers used by the fraternities during their mountain week.  Obviously beer just tastes better when it is presented with love.

Strawberry Jam

 It's spring time in the South and there are fresh strawberries in the stores.  So I made some freezer jam.

Spring is a flavor that should be enjoyed through out the year.

Holiday

Wishing you a warm Valentines, wherever you are!

Christmas Traditions

Growing up, Mom, order Texas grapefruit every December.  We would feast, every morning as we counted down to Christmas.  Grapefruit is a delicious advent.  I was thrilled and tickled pink to have my own box of Christmas magic this year.  It was an awesome surprise and helped me get into the Christmas spirit ever

When you don't have a chimney, bookcase is the next best place to hang your stockings.  I put up three, and Santa was generous enough to fill them all.

Christmas Gifts

The great thing about frequent moves is that you can recycle gift ideas for co-workers without guilt or shame. 

Thanks Mom!

This made me smile all day long.