Monday, January 18, 2010

Starting the New Year out right!

David knows how to start out the New Year...with his first kiss! Yes, David is moving fast with his friend, Lucy Denzer. They are pretty cute together and I wouldn't be too sad if they got married...so we will continue to encourage the relationship!


Monday, January 11, 2010

I love old people...especially this Man!!

My sister and I have a running joke that she loves old people and I love babies! Which is true...but recently I have come to realize how much I love and appreciate old people. My grandfather got sick a few weeks ago and the day before he went to the hospital I was able to visit him. As I was leaving he gave me a hug and told me how much he loved me. It really touched my heart I realized then that Grandpa had always told me he loved me whenever I left or spoke to him on the phone. I realized what an amazing Grandpa he had always been to me and what a good influence he has been in my life. We found out 2 days before Christmas that he had cancer throughout his body and had a few weeks to live...obviously I have been thinking of him a lot and visiting him. I have really enjoyed the time I have spent around him and feel at peace when I am with him. Just like how I feel close to Heaven when I am around babies...I felt the same way around him. I just visited him tonight a few hours ago and even though he didn't wake up for me I was glad to see him.
I just found out he passed away with his wife and three children around him. I am grateful he didn't have to suffer for too long and will be able to have peace once again.
I love you grandpa and you will be missed!

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Christmas has come to an end!!!

I am sad Christmas is over! I love Christmas and like Abby I wish we could leave the Christmas tree up ALL year long. But sadly it is time to start a new year! I would have to say this has been the best Christmas I have had in a long time. Which is an interesting statement because when I think about this past month the facts add up to equal a bad christmas. All 3 kids have been sick and cranky, we had 6 doctor visits, Brad and I have had a lingering cold all month, Brad has had to work a lot, Ben has cried hours and hours at a time, doesn't like to sleep and wakes up at 6 am every morning and wants to play, I didn't get much sleep, we bought less this christmas, had less parties and gave away less gifts, and I have looked the worst I have had at any Christmas...BUT despite all of that I get a smile on my face everytime I think about Christmas 2009! And I have finally realized why...and it is because we counted our blessing a little more, we thought about the birth of Christ a little more and most of all we felt the true spirit of Christmas this year. I have never felt so much LOVE, CHARITY and HOPE!! I only wish every Christmas could FEEL this good!

The Year of Nativities!!

Wow...This was the year for Nativities. We went to or were in 4 diferent ones.


First one of the year....a live nativity at my parents ward! I would have to say the donkeys and camels on the stage were pretty cool!


Second Nativity....our ward primary! Abby was a wonderful Angel!


The traditional Ball Family nativity at the Christmas Party...the singing after is the best part!


The Creer Nativity Christmas Eve...and of course the chimes after are the best part...lets just say the Creers aren't very musical!


Abby was the cutest Angel in all the nativities and loved being a part of the production!

David was a great shepard even though I am not sure he knew what was going on!

I think Ben kindof looks like a camel!!