I’m a goner for sure. Internet Shopping, yikes!

OK Most of you family bloggers know that I follow your posts regularly, and enjoy all of them immensely But there are not enough of them! I love reading about what’s happening in your lives and especially your thoughts on various things.

Well, Rachel has to be the most consistent, so of course I really “hone in” on what she has to say. I love it, Rachel. I also enjoy checking other blogs you suggest that you follow, and looking into the books you read.

The only problem is this: I am trying VERY hard to control my shopping addiction by only shopping for things we absolutely need, and going to the store as few times as possible. You see, for me, going into a store is like taking an alcoholic into a bar! I’m totally serious here, so don’t laugh – well maybe just a little giggle.

Some of the sites Rachel visits are really great and I have thus far resisted; but not today. Oh those ribbon bows on http://preciousaccessories-sunnie.blogspot.com are so sweet. I have fallen into the trap and hope to forget that address soon. As soon as I get my bows, that is.

Stake Conference weekend

It's been a beautiful weekend. Our stake conference, and Saturday, usually my favorite session, was good, and made me think more about some changes I want to make (to myself). But Sunday was wonderful. It was a regional broadcast with talks by Pres. Uchdorf and Elder Holland; Bishop Edgley and Sister Matsumori. They were exceptional talks, or maybe I was just in the right frame of mind. Either way, tears came and came some more. I really need to make some changes and am starting NOW.
We are so blessed to have the Gospel of Jesus Christ in our lives - and a knowledge of His atoning sacrifice for us. How grateful I am for repentance and a patient, loving Heavenly Father. I still have time to get things right.

I LOVE MY FAMILY!

I just went back to review all the blogging I've done ... and realized I'd forgotten to read all those nice comments from some of you. Thanks for reading what I have to say and enjoying all my pictures. They are my favorite part.

Now I just wish I knew how to print each posting so we could have a hard copy for our journal. Thanks again, Sara and Mark. I'm having loads of fun.

John and I went to the temple today to do sealings. I love listening to all the beautiful promises made to us, and hearing them over and over again. And I thoroughly love kneeling across the altar from my beloved husband of forty seven years (this March). That's a long time to hang out with the same person. We are more in love than ever and being treated like royalty by one another.

When John was doing a sealing with someone else, the sealer told the woman to hold on tight to John because, "..he's a keeper..." and I agree. And to each of you, thanks for being part of this amazing family. I love you! sjpw

The “After Christmas” Fun

Oh, what joy! After Christmas was as much fun as before and on Christmas day itself. Let me show you why":

Yes, Eric really IS up-side-down. What a handsome guy! But I think Johnathon was bored and Spence seems to have had too much to drink.

Seems like a lot of “working” going on with all the computer gurus. But they DID stop to have some fun once in a while.

These are the “babes”. Every one of them, especially Miss Chocolate Mug.

A few more babes + Spencer, trying to be the Grinch.

More babes and a few sleepyheads. Aren’t they adorable?

The “Queen Mother” in her new pjs.

Dinnertime! We had some great meals (Great Cooks!) These cuties look almost edible too . . . even Spencer.

Check out the cute profile on #1 grandson.

The good “eaters” and one real good “worker”. Check out the gorgeous necklace Julie’s wearing.

Just where did all these “goofies” come from??? Spaghetti mugs and all.

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These are just a few of the reasons we had so much fun. Hope you enjoy the pictures as much as we enjoyed our after Christmas family time.