Travelling

Samuel did really well travelling. I think the highlight for him was the Tampa Airport where they had a play area right by our gate! He loved playing on the cloud slides and the airplanes. He apparently thought they were just for him because when other little children would come to play he would yell, "No, mine!" All I can say is it was past his nap time....but at least he was having fun and he did warm up to having the other children play too! Luckily almost the minute the plane started going, Samuel boy fell asleep!

Price!

We took one day and went to Price to visit Aunt Kelly & Uncle Fred! We had a wonderful time visiting. Samuel really enjoyed the trip to Price with only two exceptions: 1. Samuel didn't really care for Aunt Kelly's dog who apparently liked Samuel and 2. Samuel didn't seem to care about Soldiers Summit and was quite annoyed that I would get him out of the car so that we could take a picture...Samuel does not like snow or cold - he is our Florida boy through and through!

Trip to Utah

At the end of January we took a trip to Utah and got to visit our family. We had a wonderful time, but ever since we got home we have been busy, busy, busy, so that is why it has taken me so long to share our pictures. So, the next few posts will be dedicated to our wonderful vacation!

Blowing Noses

So I have been sick. I started off this year with brochitis and larangitis - not fun. Anyway, because I have been sick, I have needed to blow my nose quite frequently. I am not a quiet nose-blower. I try, but it usually comes out like a horn.
Samuel has also had a cold and with that cold he has had a runny nose. He has always been a good little guy to let us wipe his nose, but I thought it would be good if he could learn to blow. Well, I gave him a tissue and he put it on his nose and said, "hooonk." Silly little boy! but he did blow his nose just like mommy!

Christmas Morning

At the park

On Saturday we went to Disney World and watched the Christmas parade and attended the Candlelight Processional with Whoopi Goldberg. Here are some pictures!

Christmas Rambling

The speaker at church yesterday read the above scripture and then asked each of us to ponder the meaning of each of the titles of Christ and the significance each of these titles/roles has in our lives. I am humbled to know that I have a Savior who has done so much for me. He is Wonderful! Because of Him, I have peace. My words seem to trivialize the great role that He has played for all mankind, and that is weakness in me. I cannot write words well enough to express myself and the gratitude that I have for my Savior.
I am thankful to be celebrating His birth and hope that during the coming year I can continue to grow in my love and appreciation for what he has done. Through the trials and blessings that I have had, I have come to know that He loves me and is anxious to help me to develop into the person that He knows I can become. I have also learned, and continue to learn, that He is caring for me and my family.
He has cared for Samuel before I was blessed to be Samuel's mom. During those first months after having Samuel I begged for Samuel to be spared. I said in so many prayers, "Please heal him! I want him here with me!" Those prayers were answered, and Samuel continues to grow and be so strong. During my prayers, however, I also received the reminder and assurance that He wants us there with Him. He wants us to be close to Him; He wants us to be like Him. If we rely upon Him, He will counsel us so that we can more fully receive His peace.