And Days go by.

I just got an e-mail from my sister reminding me that I have a blog. I have had so much happening I haven't even thought about it. Sorry. You would think with all that has been happening I would have something exciting to share, not really. It is all regular day to day stuff. The highlights of the last few weeks are that 1. I have been to the draper temple open house twice. Once with my family, Matt Matthew and myself. That was so amazing. I loved being in the temple with Matthew and Matt. I have always thought of the day I would be there with both of them and even though the temple is not dedicated it gave me a glimpse of what it will be like to go as a family. Matthew had lots of good questions and We were able to share witht him some of the important things that happen in the temple. I also wnet with some of the youth in the ward. That too was an awesome experience. One of the young women I was walking with had so many questions and had a good knowledge of the temple and what happens there. It was nice to talk with her as we walked through the temple and share some of the things that happen there. The temple is beautiful and as some of you know my dad was one of the men who helped build the Draper Temple. He retired during the construction of the temple and so his first time seeing it completed will be when he goes to the open house. I am not sure, he may already have been there. On a clear day from the Draper Temple you can see the Oquirrh Mtn Temple and the Jordan River Temple. I can't get over what a beautiful sight that is. I remeber when we moved to Utah Matt was so surprised that you could see several church spires from so many different places in Provo and Salt Lake. It took him a long time to get used to that sight. Now we have an even more amazing sight and that is three temple spires in one view. It is a miracle to me. We are so blessed to have the temples here on earth and available for us to come closer to our Heavenly Father. It is such a peacful and beautiful place to be. I love being able to feel the love and blessings that come from attending the temple. I don't know how I would get through some of lifes challenges without temples. They are a manifestation of the love of our Heavenly Father.

Now more mundane. Matthew is sick today. Poor guy. I hate to see him feeling so yucky. I hope he gets feeling better soon. He is vomiting and diarrhea. I am sure it is the flu. Not much to do but let it run its course. He is sipping some chicken stock and watching Ice Age to pass the time. He is not fond of the saltines or sprite but I think it is helping him anyway. He is thrilled with his new school. I hate to beat a dead horse but everyday he tells me how happy he is and how glad he is that we moved him to Wasatch. I know some of you were asking where he is going now. Wasatch is another school within the school district. Some of the kids in our neighborhood and ward attend Wasatch so he knows a few kids there and a few teachers that left T.O. Smith now teach at Wasatch so he knows sevral of the staff and He told me that he doesn't even miss me or his playstation when he is at school. I feel honored to be mentioned in the same sentence as his playstation.

More of the same with big Matt. He is plugging away with the website for printelligent. He loves what he is doing and learning so much. It is good to see him happy. He spent the night at the Dr. office this week for a sleep study. He was told by the nurse that in the 17 years she had worked there he most definetly rated among the top 100 of the worst snorers she has encountered during her time there. He had to hear it from someone besides his wife who has resorted to earplugs in order to get any sleep. According to the nurse he has very abnormal sleep and will be invited back for further study. I don't know what they will do, Maybe try a c-pap machine and see if that will help him.

I am looking out my office window and it is just beginning to snow. I don't think it will stick long. The temps have been warm for this time of year and it has felt like a mild winter here in Ogden.
I am looking forward to spring. I just started some seeds for my garden and have a few sprouts. I have 20 tomato plants, 2 pumpkins 4 cucumbers, some cataloupe, and lots of herbs. I need to start a few other things too. I don't want a huge garden but I do want to be able to make lots of fresh salsa and salads as well as have a year round herb garden to use in cooking. I want to do some sugar snap peas and some green beans. a little lettuce and zuchini. I think that will keep me busy this year.

I guess that about sums up the news from here. Like I said not a whole lot of exciting news but we are in good shape and thankful for that. Until next time I hope you are well. Toodleloo.