Sister and I decided to go for a Sunday evening stroll on the beach.
And of course we came back with lots of pictures!
P.S. My presidency and I finally got set apart today.
Makes me so grateful for the priesthood
and so grateful for my wonderful bishopric.
I love church.
Had hours and hours of meetings today.
But I like it.
They come with the new calling,
Relief Society president.
Which I also really really love a lot.
A lot.
I miss my bike.
She has a flat tire.
I am devastated.
I miss her so much.
But it’s been nice walking on my wonderful feet.
I like feet, especially when they’re bare.
And I love my bike. I miss her.
I miss my nieces too.
And I really miss peace and quiet.
“May your day of no work be peaceful.”
My day was definitely peaceful, though not very restful. It was quite a busy busy day, filled with almost six hours of church meetings. But that’s how it goes these days, and I like it. And I really love love Relief Society.
Anita dear came over tonight too. We had a little art night creating birthday cards for our favorite missionary, Leana.
Holly and Jordin emailed me this darling picture of my darling nieces. I miss them so much.
I watched Invictus tonight too. Twas quite good. Where would the world be without people like Nelson Mandela?
We drank yummy yummy delectable tea.
We ate quinoa.
We painted our nails.
We watched 500 Days of Summer.
We ate homemade popcorn.
And we talked, a lot.
I love these girlies.
Especially in 3D!
But seriously, it is such a good movie. I loved it. I wish I was as connected to nature and trees and energy as the indigenous people in the movie. So good. And the 3D was pretty much awesome. Stacy, Erin, Aryana, Anita, and I all looked great in the sweet glasses too.
Tonight I spent a few hours deep cleaning our nasty dirty kitchen and living room. It is oh so wonderful now!
I love it clean. Love it love it.
And I made beautifully crafted chore chart for our house and us four girls, so hopefully this house will be clean all semester long.
I do love a clean environment. It just makes everything better.
I love it here.
And I love it in Jerusalem.
And I love it in Alaska too.
Today celebrates the Wise Men coming from afar and giving gifts to Baby Jesus. I wanted to give gifts today too, but I didn’t really. My excuse is that I flew 2500 miles over the Pacific Ocean. But I know, I should’ve planned ahead.
twelve drummers drumming
[the twelve points of doctrine in the Apostles’ Creed]
The twelve days of Christmas are over.
Which means tomorrow is… EPIPHANY!
Or Three Kings Day, celebrating the Wise Men coming and giving gifts to baby Jesus.
To honor that celebration, I’m giving gifts to my family. Basically I’m just giving them love letters, telling everyone how cool they are. I’ll be writing those today… hopefully.
And I’ll be packing today as well.
Because I leave tomorrow.
Excited.
And sad too.
eleven pipers piping
[the eleven faithful apostles: Simon Peter. Andrew. James. John. Philip. Bartholomew. Matthew. Thomas. James bar Alpheus. Simon the Zealot. Judas bar James.]
I am sick.
Oh bugger.
I took a bath to help me feel better.
I haven’t taken one in years.
But it was nice and hot and full of bubbles. I liked it.
And it was especially good because I was listening to sweet jams and reading Archie comics.
I did have to shower after though, since I’d been stewing in my own filth for an hour.
I don’t want to be sick.
Hopefully the healing powers of Hawaii will make me better.
ten lords a-leaping
[the ten commandments]
Shabbat Shalom!
I love Shabbat, especially in Jerusalem.
It’s good here too though because I especially love the Homer Ward. This ward is the greatest and I looooove coming home to it! Sad to leave it soon, but excited to go back to BYUH 20th ward, a singles ward, with no screaming children. :)
Hung out at Holly’s all day today.
Played with her sick children. I love those girlies so much.
Made some crepes. Glad I don’t like those things.
Watched the Office. Haven’t watched it before. Interesting.
Put Natalie to bed. She said her prayers and said, “Bless people not to die. Bless the birds not to die. Bless Stacy to not fall apart.” and continued on to bless her mom, dad, sister, and dog.
I’m not ready to leave this wonderful family of mine yet. I don’t think I’m ever ready really.
I am excited to go back to Hawaii and school and everything though. It’s just so good.
nine ladies dancing
[the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit: love. joy. peace. patience. kindness.generosity. faithfulness. gentleness. self control.]
Jake left today.
Sad.
I’m really going to miss that good brother of mine.
eight maids a-milking
seven swans a-swimming
[the sevenfold gifts of the Holy Spirit: Prophesy, Serving, Teaching, Exhortation, Contribution, Leadership, and Mercy]
Last day of 2009.
Twas good. Very good.
Went on a delightful beach walk with Cody boy.
I love the beach. So much.
Partied at the Keintz Party Palace with my most favorite family and some good friends. I love those parties over there.
Watched some magical fireworks.
Wore some sweet glasses that said “2010!”
Twas a good night.
I bid thee farewell 2009.
And a warm welcome to 2010.
six geese a-laying
[six days of Creation]
Since today symbolizes the gift of the Creation, I made a marvelous little creation myself.
What you see here used to be regular ol’ xtratufs, and now… they are Homer’s grandest fashion statement! And please notice how I beautifully sewed on the old border around the top of these with marvelous colorful thread. It took me the entire Harry Potter 6 movie, 2.5 hours. My fingies are sore.
P.S. I went sledding at Ohlson Mountain today with Holly. It was icy, steep, speedy, awesome. We crashed gooood. I liked it. But since Sister is an old woman now, she didn’t really like that. How booooring.
However on a less boring note, we did get this exciting picture today. I especially like Holly’s face.
"What can you do to promote world peace? Go home and love your family." -Mother Theresa