POWER OF PRAYER

My brother Martin is in the hospital right now. He's having brain surgery to fix his problems with seizures. He had meningitis as a little boy and a side effect has been seizures that he's had under control with medications. In recent years the medications haven't worked as well - Anyways the reason I'm blogging about this is because for all 6 of you who read this, I'm asking for extra prayers for him. I believe very strongly in the power of prayer, since this experience here.
Thanks in advance :)

MY LITTLE HELPER

Tyler loves to know how things work. I hate to do laundry. I decided he could help me and eventually maybe do it for me? eh? His favorite part is to pour the soap in the washer. He does a very good job distributing the soap all around very evenly. He loves pulling the button to start it also. He's a pretty good helper with cleaning things - except picking up his toys. I actually remember when I was a little girl hating picking up toys. It felt SO HARD. The thing that helped, was if someone helped. So I often make deals with him that I'll help him. Then I do most of it myself - but at least he thinks he's working.

MAPLE LEAFS

We got these cute little slippers from a friend in Canada. We do a good job reminding our boys who to cheer for when it's Canada Vs. U.S .... ;)

IS IT JUST TYLER

Or do all boys like to hang out naked with only a hat on?

BROTHERS

I want a girl - ONE DAY, but for now.... I wouldn't trade this brotherly LOVE for ANYTHING pink.

HALLOWEEN HOCKEY

Ya, it's been that long. So let's get right to the point. On Halloween day Jeremy had to coach BYU Hockey. We went to the BYU game, and luckily it was early enough that we made it back in time to do a little trick-or-treating. It was pretty fun and Tyler LOVED seeing daddy come through the tunnel. After the game we ate In-and-Out (you can find us there any Saturday night) then came back to Daybreak to trick-or-treat. It was freezing and luckily our friends the Pattens let us in for some delicious wassail (spelling?). Fun Times. I love our neighbors and where we live!

2011 GOALS

These are not my goals:

1. Blog more - sorry ;)

2. Get to 18% body fat

3. Keep my house cleaner

4. Do more activities

5. Make more money

They are too abstract and hard to measure - although I welcome them and strive for them.

These are my goals:

1. Family scripture study daily

2. Family Home Evening Weekly

3. Fast Monthly

4. Visit Teach Monthly

5. Attend the Temple twice each month

I am going to get a calendar and keep track of these things like a little kid with a chore chart. I believe these things will bring our family even more happiness, joy and protection.

Wish me luck!