Bobisms

February 26th is always a day full of memories.  It is a day I pull out my journal and read the entry I wrote 8 years ago.  It always makes me reflect on how blessed I am to have such a wonderful dad.  There is not a day that goes by that I do not think of him, I miss him.  It makes me smile to read the "Bobisms" I've recorded in my journal, so in tribute to Dad here are a few.  Love you Dad!

- "Come look at my dumb kid!"
- "There is a brownie under there!"
- "Go pound sand."
- "Go play on a freeway."
- "You call that music?" or "I can't belieive you like that better than music!"
- A cheerful "Good morning" without fail every day
- "Dad" (silence), "Dad" (silence), "Bob" ("What?") ... it is a good thing Ryan dubbed him Bob since it was easier to say and spell than Dad! At least he responded to it!
- When showing him my report card of straight A's he would always respond, "I'm so disappointed, couldn't you do better?"
- "I'm so glad you came home, it is so good to see you." (said every time I came home from USU)
- "I've cut it twice and it's still too short!"
- Plunking on the piano working on new song arrangments
- Hockey puck pancakes
- Watching a college basketball game on t.v. while listening to a different game on the radio takes talent!
- Ugly trucks and left the keys in the ignition (begging for someone to steal it?)
- Amazing reflexes, he never missed when I threw something at him trying to catch him off guard
- Extreemly supportive and never missed a soccer game (all but the last one and only because I told him not to come since I was sure there was going to be another)
- Loved talk radio
- Extreemly talented in singing and gestured with his thumb when people were flat
- Test for spiders
- Could fix anything
- Great at directions.  He could find anywhere or anything unless it was in Provo.
- If two black screws would work, five would be better

I look forward to the day when I can get a hug from him and once again hear him say, "I'm so glad you came home, it is so good to see you!"

Skiing at Vail

Last Friday I had the day off work since I worked 4-10's that week, so I went skiing with my friend Diane. It was fabulous and such a gorgeous day!  I left my apartment at 6:20am and by the time we got there, rented my skis, and got on the ski lift it was 10:45am.  We skied until about 4:00pm and then we headed to Breckenridge where we met up with Diane's family and stayed in the cabin they were renting.  It was so nice not to have to drive home that evening.  Such a fun trip! Here are a few pictures:

Someone ahead of us had written "Diane" in the snow.  Definitely a picture op!

It is tradition to do a snow angel when you are skiing or snowshoeing!

 Beautiful day on top of the mountain! Goggles and helmet... cute look don't you think? 

I left at 8:00am Saturday morning to make it back in time to go to a session with my friend who was going through the temple that day.  It was so nice to be there with her. 

Life is still busy as usual, but typically filled with fun things.  It would be nice to enjoy a relaxing evening every once in awhile, but perhaps I ask too much.  Off to meet up with friends for dinner... TTFN! 

Experiment, Party, and Testimony

This past Friday evening I went to movie night at a friend's house.  After the movie we conducted an experiment... a test-tasting experiment involving Coke and Pepsi.  I don't drink either, nor do I drink carbonation, so you may be surprised to learn that I participated.  Anyway, the experiment was to determine which two cups were the same and which was different.  Sounds easy enough, right?

And the results are.... 

Diana threw in the diets so she had a harder challenge.  She was 5 for 6, not too shabby! Both Deanna and I were 0 of  3.  Yep, my simple taste buds were not very good at this test.  Kristin helped get everything ready and recorded the results. 

Saturday we celebrated a friend's birthday by going out to eat and then enjoying some delicious cake afterwards!

So, it was a fun weekend.  It's always nice to spend time with friends. 

A friend of mine recently auditioned for and made the choir for the church she has joined.  Last Sunday was their first performance, so I went to support her.  I actually completely missed the choir portion since it took me 20 minutes to find a parking space and they performed in the first ten minutes of the service.  I will have to make it there earlier next time! Anyway, I did stay for the service and while the speaker had a good message to share I  couldn't help but think of President Hinckley's quote, "We don't downgrade any religion.  We recognize the good they all do.  I say to those of other faiths, you bring all the good that you have and let us see if we can add to it."

This past week I was thinking of what it is that sets our church apart, what it is that I would "add" to it if given the opportunity.  I came up with a few things:
1.  The pre-existance and the knowledge we have that we chose Heavenly Father's plan.
2.  The first vision where we learn that Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ are two distinct persons.
3.  The opportunity to have a member of the Godhead with us at all times through the Gift of the Holy Ghost.
4.  The Prophet is the Lord's mouthpiece on this Earth.
5.  The priesthood authority is on the Earth today.
6.  Families can be together forever.
7.  The covenant's and blessings received in the temple which will allow us to return to live with our Heavenly Father.

I often forget that this information is not common knowledge and that makes me sad.  I have been blessed with a testimony of this church, I know these things are true.  Now I just need to endure to the end....