ReegBeeg

I always love it when Clare brings my "un" nephews to play :) Sorry you couldn't make it Levi!

Get it? (it took me a second...)

I got this card for a good friend the other day, and thought I'd share. Enjoy!

Just one of those things...

Call me crazy, but for as long as I can remember, I've wanted to raise a chicken...or three. ( I hear they get lonely...) Now that we're back in the country it's more tempting than ever. My neighbors have chickens...so I figure I have somewhere to turn if I needed help, right?? (Brandon, are you listening?) Anyhoo...that's my random thought for the day. (Just look at 'em! They're so stinking cute.)

Recycling: Update!

Plastic bottles recycled to date: 3 lbs!!!- make that 14 3/4!! Lol, I know it doesn't sound like much...but that's a lot of bottles! Molly, there are cardboard bins behind the garden center at Walmart, and a drop off site on main street that takes newspaper. Happy Recyling!

Chasing A Dream......

The Challenge:

Get this, I am one whole week in to the 2 week Activia (Light) Challenge. (This coming from a girl who HATED yogurt before now) I am pleased to report, that I haven't missed one day-and that it doesn't taste half bad either! So I was a skeptic, thinking (awkward warning!) I don't need help being "regular"! But I decided to try anyway, because I feel bloated a lot, and digestion in general hasn't always been the most pleasant thing in the world. But- I've noticed in just the last few days that I have WAY more energy than normal. Especially after meals, instead of being bloated and tired while my poor digestive tract goes to work, I can actually get up and move around! Along with my running and weight lifting (I'm using the word "weight" very lightly here-) I feel awesome! So, for those of you lacking good bacteria in your tracts, and those who hate your digestive function, I would highly recommend trying this! (My personal favorite flavors are vanilla and strawberry!)

Recycling

So, over the last two weeks or so, I've been hoarding the water bottles that Brandon and I use. Sadly they've only collected on our bedroom floor. It's made me realize how quickly they pile up. This made me wonder if there was a recycling program of any kind in Othello. So far I've only found one that accepts aluminum cans & newspaper. Anyone interested in starting a Co-op recycling program? We could take turns collecting and taking plastics to drop off sites in Moses Lake or Tri-Cities. Anyone?? We can start small, water bottles, aluminum, and newspaper. Lol if not, I guess I will just do it on my own-but I think it would be an easy way for us to "help" the environment-since I know we all make a trip at least once a month. Anyway, I'll stop rambling. Let me know if you are interested!

Teachings for Our Time

2 weeks ago in church, I was called to be a teacher in the Relief Society . My assignment is to teach on the 4th Sunday of every month, which is a talk selected by the Bishop, from the previous General Conference. This week, was a talk given by President Boyd K. Packer, called Prayer and Promptings. When I was called, I knew that I would be teaching myself more than the ladies in the class, and today it held true. The main idea is that we need to do the things in our lives that will allow us to be in tune with the spirit, to allow us to communicate with our Heavenly Father. So it's just been interesting reflecting on my life, and listening to the ladies give their experiences,  it continues to show me that we will be blessed if we do the things we are asked to do. Well, just thought I would update you on my callings, (yes-to my dismay, I am also still the ward choir pianist.) Happy Sunday! :)

Family "Reunions"

So, this morning we got up early and hitched a ride to Seattle with Papa Denny to pick up Momma DeeDee. She spent the week at Ben and Megan's in Bothell to help with her new grandson! We got to visit for a little while, and hold baby. He totally seemed smaller than he did when he was born! But still a cutie, and so quiet! We are glad that he is good for his Mommy and Daddy, and that Meg is continually getting better. We love them so much!! (And we are getting spoiled with all the visits recently) Once we left, we went back to Ellensburg to meet Annette and Randy (Brandon's half sister and her husband) and their daughter Anna :D (who was put up for adoption at birth, but is now meeting all of her "other family" :) We were so excited to learn that she existed! I love having Nieces and Nephews older than me, and now I have another to add to the group! We had lots of fun and had a nice conversation. It was a looong day, driving to the west side and back-but we had lots of fun!

Uncle Brandon and Noah

Auntie Calley and Noah

I absolutely love this photo...truth is, he's crying!

Here is Anna, Chantal and Leah (Sisters!) Sorry Anna, I had to steal one-we forgot to take photos!

Noah James Harvill

Ben and Megan welcomed Noah James to the world one week early! He was born Sunday January 3rd, at 11:10 am. He weighed 7lbs, 3oz and was 19 inches long. We got to drive up with Brandon's parents Saturday morning to wait for the little guy, and got to meet him just an hour or so after he was born. He's a keeper! He has a Harvill chin, and luckily, not so much the Harvill head :) We are so happy to finally have a nephew! (and happy that Megan is done with the rough pregnancy she had) We love you guys!