Yearly Wrap Up

Writing a wrap up for the year is never easy to do.  It seems like everything this year was amazing and wonderful depending on how you write or what you want others to hear.  Our lives at the moment are roller coasters and have so many ups and downs.  Madi and I are on separate tracks but feel really blessed when they are going in the same direction at the same time.  This year has been rough and we are both glad that the end is near!  

Madi is a senior and will be flying off to live in Austin after she graduates.  She is going to go to school out there and hopefully figure out which creative path she wants to do.  Madi is amazing.

For me I am working, serving and basically trying to survive life.  It's a hard process sometimes and I am just so grateful for the gospel in my life.  The roller coaster that I am on is a really bumpy one at the moment, so many ups and downs.  Luckily, I know the engineer and fully trust that he has built and designed it specifically for me.  The ride will not always be easy and there will always be the ups and downs, but to enjoy the ride is what I am striving for.  

Trip

The child and I actually went on a vacation....yes, shocking!  I know.  Needless to say it was exciting and here are some pictures for proof.

Halloween

Our vacation happened at Halloween time. So we went to the trick or treat party at Disneyland this year. It was fantastic. We had so much fun trick or treating and people watching. There were some great costumes. I only have pictures of Minnie and Barrel. 

We got lots of candy...

Who done it?

My Mother...

Six months after my Dad passed away, my Mother and I were asked to sing a song in sacrament that before my Dad passed we sang with my sister.  I can never remember the title but I remember the words…
"I've watched you dear mother, each day of my life.  I've seen how you smile through the joy and the strife, I've needed your love and have known you were there, I've seen how you help to bring answers to prayer.  The world that surrounds me is blind and unsure but with you as my Mother, I'm safe and secure, then I wonder why and give thanks that I was chosen to be your daughter."
I cried almost the entire time.  It was a bit because I had lost my dad but mostly because my Mother means so much to me.  She is such an example of love, kindness, listening to the spirit and so many other things to me.  I am so blessed to have her as my mother.  I have not always been the daughter that I should be but I am still learning and hope that I can be.  I am so grateful to the Lord for having such a wonderful women as my mother and I had to make sure I wrote it.  I, like my Mom, am awful at sending cards!  Mom I love you!!!

Pirate Fest

We went to Pirate Fest this past weekend. 

She actually smiles at times...