8/17

Today's subject: photo taken from a low angle

We just got back from a great weekend in the Bay Area.  A good friend of ours went through the temple for the first time and will be sealed to our sweet Jared next month.

I was reminded of my first time through the temple and how terrified I was.  I have never felt the influence of the adversary as strongly as I did during that time.  He really did not want me to be able to do something he couldn't.  But I knew it's what I needed, and deep down wanted, to do.

Eight years later and I'm always excited to go.  Especially when I'm taking family names through and seeing familiar faces.  That's one thing I love about attending the Oakland temple; I always recognize someone.  Like the girl that I've never met but have been reading her blog for months (and as inappropriate as the setting was, I had to introduce myself and congratulate her on her engagement) or the patients from the dental office I used to work for.  

Every time I visit, I feel like I get a glimpse of what heaven will be like...lots of reuniting, hugs and happiness.

8/16

Today's subject: photo taken from a high angle

When we bundle Doodlebug up for bed, we do the traditional burrito wrap.  I love seeing him snuggled up tight, and I especially love how sound it makes him sleep.

8/15

Since about 6th grade, my favorite color has been green.  I wanted a lime green VW bug growing up, my prom dress was green, I even went as far as painting my whole bedroom lime green.  At one point, most of my wardrobe was a spectrum of green.

I've toned down with the greeness over the years but was excited when I saw today's subject: green.

Last weeked, LaVor and The Lime spent some time at a lake and The Lime was introduced to sour cream & onion Pringles.  He fell in love, and who could blame him?

After work today, LaVor picked up another can (pictured above) and those suckers were consumed by the three of us in no time at all.  Their slogan is spot on; once you pop, you can't stop!

8/14

I kept my eyes open all day for clouds (the subject for today) but had to wait until about 7:30 before I saw any.

And of course, right after I loaded the photo onto the computer from my camera, I went back outside and the clouds were a lovely pink. Oh well.

8/13

Yesterday at Activity Days, the other leader and I somehow got on the topic of laundry and how we both hate to do it.  And how we both put the piles on our bed and postpone folding for as long as we can.

That, my friends, is one of my many bad habits (today's subject).

I don't know why I hate folding laundry so much but it ranks up there with grocery shopping. I attempt to break this habit but it rears its ugly head every time I wash a load.

8/12

Today's subject: from a distance

During the early evening, usually before LaVor gets home from work, the boys and I will hang out in the front yard. The Lime takes turns riding his bike, scooter, or drives his cars, and Doodlebug stares at anything and everything. We wave and smile to all the people coming home from work and anxiously await until we see LaVor's car at the stoplight around the corner.

While we wait, we look for the moon, admire the clouds, and look for airplanes. Last night, we spotted one taking off from the airport and making its way across the sky.

Do you see the little white speck in the middle?

We make guesses as to where they're headed (The Lime usually says Seattle) and The Lime always asks why the plane is so small. I tell him that from a distance, big things look small but the closer you get, the bigger they are. Then we pretend to squeeze the plane with our fingers.

8/11

When our friends got to California from Utah, over the 4th of July, they couldn't believe how dry the landscape (today's subject) was. Aside from the golf courses and our neighbor's yard, everything is pretty much golden.

Takes the name of "Golden State" to a whole new level, eh?