Todd's brick

This brick came home with Todd from his mission.  He explained that is was pretty cool because all of the buildings in Brazil were made from them and you couldn't find them here.  So, for 16 years, it has been in the top of his closet.  As he was going through some old scout and mission stuff this past week, he said to throw it away!  Evidently, it's not so unique...he's seen the same type of brick here!

New Year---New Goals

I have been doing a lot of thinking about the goals I wanted to set for this new year.  I really liked what Amy and Todd did last year, different goals for different areas of your life.  So, after much contemplation, I've decided on three goals for this year.  First, social.  I'm not a very social person, and never instigate an outing. I love going out with my friends, but find it very hard to do the inviting. Anyway, for this year, every month I'm going to invite one of my friends to do something with me; lunch, the movies, a walk, something to spend some time with them.  Second, physical.  I am going to enter a 5K walk.  I know that I could walk 5K right now, but that's not the point.  I want to train, to get into better shape.  So, I'm going to train and be ready for the HB 4th of July race.  Third, and this one took me a long time to fine-tune.  Spiritual.  I'm going to make fasting more meaningful.  On fast Sunday, I'm going to fast with a purpose.  I'm going to bear my testimony at least once during the year.  I'm also going to go to the temple at least once a month, fasting.  I'm hoping that this will allow me to feel the Lord more in my life.  Mid-year I'll report on this journey I'm about to undertake.

Train ride to LA

We took the Metro to downtown LA to the Science and Space Museum.  I'm not sure what was more fun, the train ride or the museum.  Both were great.

The kids loved the arctic region...buuuurrrrr!

Fun Family Time

All Aboard!

Newport Boat Parade

Storytime with Grandma

Christmas Eve mayhem!

Look at those kids

PJ time