Twilight

Okay...it was fabulous! I LOVED IT! I only read the first book because I had a brand new baby, and a brand new business-so I didn't have time. But, I was so excited to see the movie so I could understand what all of the psycho/can't hardly wait/I'm in love with Edward/ hype was all about. And tonight I discovered why the movie made 33 MILLION dollars on opening night. A bunch of girls in my ward got together and we went to see Twilight tonight. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!! The hubbies stayed home to play "dad", and we went out for a night on the town. And, I have to confess that I don't think I've been up this late since Ben and I were dating! Oh geeze! I sound so old. There were times in college when I would pull all-nighters no problem. Right Kymmie? I think those all-nighters are finally catching up with me. Now I'm going to bed so I can dream of Edward-Ohhh, actually I hope I don't have nightmares. All that blood-sucking/vampire kung-foo got pretty intense. Can't wait for the next movie!!!

Random Thoughts

Tuesday I spoke at the baptism of a woman named Brandy. I was lucky enough to get to know her over the last few months through the sister missionaries. We met at one of her first discussions, and we were instant friends. She is amazing! She already knew so much, had great questions, and wanted to be baptized. She has the most wonderful family. Her husband was very supportive, and her daughters (still too little to be baptized) will be so thankful someday for their Mother's decision and example. This recent experience with Brandy made me remember a lot of feelings from my mission in Bulgaria when I was able to see someone I helped teach be baptized. There was a time after I came home from Bulgaria when all I wanted to do was go back. And even though it's been five years (I know! Can you believe it??) since I've been home, I still miss it every day. I miss teaching the gospel 24/7, my great companions, and most of all- the Bulgarians!!
Anyway, I was looking through some pictures on my computer, and found a couple pics from the summer. It was so fun when three different times this summer I received a phone call from mission friends saying they were close to Idaho Falls for a wedding/vacation/farewell, etc. I was SO EXCITED that they thought to call me. There are only two pictures (I know there is a third somewhere-sorry Hazel) , but here they are! Thanks for taking time out to see me!

This is Elder and Sister Brown from Washington. They took such good care of me in a city where we served together. This was the first time they got to see Landon after he was born. I think he was 3 months here. Anyway, they are two of my very favorite people-so giving, caring, loving...just wonderful. They came and took me to lunch when I was pregnant, and they were as excited as I was for me to be a mama!

This is Chelsia. We were companions in the capitol in Bulgaria. We had such a great time teaching and learning how to get around that crazy city! We had all sorts of random experiences. (One of the people we were teaching was being held hostage in her home one day when we went to give her a discussion!!!) Anyway, this isn't the best picture because you can't see the babies, but my Landon and Chelsia's LucyMae were born on the same day just 2 hours apart. It was SO fun to see them!! Thanks for calling Chels!

It's Official...fall is gone and the snow is here!!

Sunday night in Idaho Falls got me so excited for the holidays. It was FREEZING cold, so Ben and I turned up the fireplace, made some hot chocolate, and cranked the old fashioned Christmas tunes. It was so much fun planning for the holidays. Earlier in the week I saw this tree when I was out running errands and thought it was amazing. Fall is so beautiful here in Idaho, I almost didn't want the snow to fly. But, after Sunday night I decided it would be okay to have a skiff here and there. Monday morning we woke up to a white blanket all over the ground. It was so beautiful!
We were in Portland for Halloween, so Landon didn't go trick-or-treating, but we dressed him up anyway. Ben and I were both born and raised in Idaho Falls, but he grew-up as a Bonneville "bee", and I grew-up as an I.F. "tiger". So, of course, Ben wanted Landon's costume to be a bee.

And I wanted him to be a tiger. So, I took pictures in both costumes, but in the end...

Mommy won! Yay!!! The little nose and whiskers lasted just long enough to show uncle Tyson & then Landon decided he'd had enough. He doesn't look like himself without his curls showing-but he makes a dang cute little tiger. :)

I just threw this picture up because I LOVE the little ringlet hanging over his ear! I don't do anything to his hair except put a little baby lotion in it and let it go. He gets called a "girl" all the time, but I can't bring myself to cut his beautiful curls---ever!!!