Christmas Eve day

Who doesn't want to make a 7 layer bean dip

so their wasting time on the Internet

hoping time will accidentally run out because of such a

"busy day"? ME!!

(SHHHHH..don't tell)

gEttLInG dUmBber

(not the book I have, but the same idea)

Does anyone else feel like they are NOT as smart as they used to be?

Anyone suffering from brain fog, confusion, memory loss?
I AM!!! I decided to get a book to

"Expand Your Memory, Reasoning, Creative Thinking, and More!"

Because Alzheimer's now runs in my family, the

doctors told us that keeping our

minds sharp is key in preventing the disease.

In the beginning of the book you take a quiz to see how sharp your mind is

and I am proud to say i wasn't in the lowest category,

I was in the middle (average is awesome right???)!

The explanation of my score starts out,

"You're no mental slouch, but

there is always room to sharpen your mind!"

HUUUUMMMMMM........

The beginning of the book starts with the easy puzzles

that "everyone should be able to do" and I

must admit I am a little confused,

but at least the answers are in the back :D

(and yes, I do know that won't make me smarter)

Dad's birthday

What a wonderful day it would be if my dad was here to celebrate his birthday. Dad I miss you so much. You were such an amazing example of kindness, love, happiness, service to the Lord and we can't forget sarcasm/sense of humor. There is still a hole in my heart and I don't know if it will ever heal. What a bummer of a year. One thing I have noticed over this year that I think everyone should know is that when someone dies, don't stop talking about or sharing memories them. You might think you are helping ease the pain by not "reminding them of their loss" but really it just makes us feel like you have forgotten them. So, don't forget to share your memories.

Happy Birthday Day!

Santa thought someone was

VERY

good this year!!!

For Sarah

In no particular order...

Ellie's Christmas program

Ashlyn at her last basketball game.

Our Halloween pumpkins,
I don't know if you could find me,
I'm wearing a disguise.

Mom's amazing birthday cake!!!!

Movie night with Aunt Shelley

Ellie entertaining the cat

All comfy with my special homemade smoothies

and popcorn with pillows and blankets.

Now you can't beat that!!

October - last week.

Need I say more????