It's Christmas Eve 2012(that is when I started this post), I know New Years is a week away, but I wanted to reflect a little....
I am full of gratitude and joy right now, even with a crumby migraine that has lasted for over a week now! I feel so blessed with what I have. This year has been a rough road and the bumps continue, but I've come out on top, I believe. I have to mention my most amazing blessing first, David Albert Price. I know I say he's great all the time but that is only because HE IS! Anyone that knows him, knows just how great he is but I know so much more than that! He is glue that keeps me together. He is rock that I can stand on. He never stops serving me. He never hesitates to lend me a hand or two or three. He constantly supports me in all my crazy ideas. His patience is ridiculously unbelievable! He makes me laugh even when I want to cry. He works so hard for us. He loves me day in and day out through my emotional state and every flaw I have (and there are quite a few). And he fills in for my short comings. I am forever in debt to my Heavenly Father for this blessing alone.
Although I did not get handed the best plate for the first 4 years of my career, I believe I am a stronger teacher and even individual because of all the misfortunes. This year has been no exception in the misfortunes, but I am so grateful that I just have a job! I get to teach little ones (yes, sometimes they are difficult) and I also get holidays and summers for myself and family. It really is great! I get a little high when I get my pay stub in my box at school at the end of each month because I always forget I get paid for what I do.
I was just called to the Young Women's presidency and I couldn't be more excited. I hope that I can just make a positive difference in those girls' lives!
My excitement is overflowing because Dave and I will be building a home in Mountain Green (which is just 10 miles east of where we are now) in the next year or two. It has always been a dream of ours to build and we are both a bit taken back that the opportunity has come earlier than expected, but we couldn't be more ecstatic and grateful! We are working on nailing down the floor plans to our liking at the moment. We have so many decisions ahead! We're not in a rush, but we could be breaking ground late next summer. That is a BIG might! We're taking each step one at a time and trying to be smart at each point so that we can have the best experience. It is pretty cute to watch Dave's OCD take over. Once he has his mind on an idea or project, he'll spend countless hours researching, planning, brainstorming, etc. He has read many articles and books, drawn plan after plan, written question after question, made call after call and much, much more. Needless to say, he's excited and so am I!
Last, I love the people in my life! From Dave to friends, family, coworkers, students, wardies and beyond. Sometimes quirks of others might bug me or rub me the wrong way, but I realize that I have many quirks and short comings that probably rub people the wrong way. We all have short comings. We're all in this world to learn together. I love what I can learn from those around me. I love the diversity of talents, personalities, characteristics, views and perspectives that I am surrounded by. It is amazing to me how different each of our lives are. I hope that I can continue to learn from those people and I pray that I can have a better attitude towards the differences and quirks that I am surrounded by.
Anywho, that last part was a bit of a soap box. I love this time of year, especially this year. With all the bad that surrounds me, there is much good and I feel it. As I strive to gain a better relationship with my Heavenly Father and a have a better attitude, those bad things seem to become light and I feel enveloped with a warm, cozy happiness feeling. I am definitely feeling the reason for the season this year!
Well, MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Monday, December 24, 2012
Some Reflecting Time
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Bring in the Christmas Spirit
We definitely got a taste of holiday cheer this weekend! Friday was Dave's extended family party on Sunny's side. There was good food and the white elephant exchange was memorable. It's hard to fully partake in the white elephants because the little kiddos get pretty attached to their item. This time, it was an electronic Christmas dog. It caused a few kids' tears.
Saturday, my mom's side had our Christmas party at my parents'. It felt like the old days when the house was full of people. My cousins and I used to be the ones running around the house, causing chaos and making up plays that we would perform. This time it was y cousins' kids. We also got to see one of my cousins that I haven't seen since being married! Her son is so much bigger too. It's crazy how fast time has past. The men watched the Utah State bowl game and Kaitlin got the rest of us to play Pictionary. Needless to say, we had a great time!
Last night, we had the awesome opportunity to go to the Christmas Concert at the Conference Center, downtown. Our friends, Alli and Justin had extra tickets and invited us. Dave and I were so happy they did! We were blown away by the show! The music was amazing with Alfie Boe, which I haad never heard of but that is probably because I'm not to involved in the music culture, as well as the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Bells and Orchestra on Temple Square and the organist was amazing too. Tom Brokaw was there and gave a story that I began to recognize more and more as he went and come to find out I did know the story. It was about the Chocolate Pilot or Bomber, he's known as. At the end of the story, Tom Brokaw welcomed him, Gail Halvorson in person! It was awesome! Probably not a dry eye in the house! We really enjoyed the experience and are thankful we got to go! Dave was so giddy after. I think he could have been in heaven.
Love this time of year!
Books I'd Love!
This list could get quite large, depending on if I or others act and get the hint...As a teach, I have found so many fun books and I know that I will discover more as the years go.
Polar Express
Mercedes and the Chocolate Pilot
Candy Bomber: "The Story of the Berlin Airlift's "Chocolate Pilot"
Today, I Feel Silly
Sunday, December 9, 2012
An Early Christmas Surprise
Who is the most amazing husband? David Albert Price is!
Why, you ask? I had one less night of sleeping by myself than I had expected. Dave was gone for 2 whole weeks for training in San Diego and he was suppose to get home yesterday early afternoon, but he had a surprise up his sleeves and he drove all day Friday to surprise me late that night. I couldn't have been any more excited when I heard the garage opening. (He had to warn me with a text and a call right as he was opening the garage so that I wouldn't freak out and think it was someone breaking into my house.) What a cutie I married!
