Wait...

It is already half way through March! And I am relieved. Things have been a little stressful for me the last three weeks, but I think I am good for a bit. Talk on modesty...done, blouses for B's dance team...done, presenting at the parent summit...done, Ten Virgin production...done, costumes for D's dance team...getting done.
Although track has started and soccer is just around the corner, I feel pretty good about things. I don't have to do anything for those activities. Oh yeah, I do have to show up for games and meets. And by the way it was freezing cold at the meet on Saturday.
But yesterday, it was the day I have been waiting for...Sunshine, 60 plus degrees, it was beautiful. I spent some time out in the yard cleaning out flower beds. It was so warm I had to take off my sweatshirt. Today is even warmer...Please stay!
Good things:
1. Sunshine
2. Wearing flip flops without numb toes
3. The end of the tunnel

The Good News is...

K and B's honor choir concert was great...both of their dance teams took first in their category, and both did well in individuals. The bad news...Neither made All-State Choir.
Good Things:
1. Safe travel
2. A surprise Sister day
3. good news

Well, it's over...

And I am so glad it is. I had the ...uh...pleasure?... of speaking at the adult session of conference yesterday. The topic...one of my favorite...just not to speak about...modesty. As you all know, I have quite an opinion on this subject. Lucky for me, I found many quotes from apostles, prophets, and other LDS leaders on this subject, so I didn't have to share much of my own thoughts. And I must say, I am in good company on this one. I think it mostly went okay, I just read what I had prepared. I am not so good at speaking "from the cuff." Just one quick thing I think most people could benefit from...(I found this in the New Era)...Head, shoulders, knees, and toes. When you get dressed, put yourself in front of a full length mirror, and proceed to raise your hands to your head, shoulders, knees, and toes. Does what you see change your mind on what you are planning to wear? When we dress modestly, we can have the companionship of the Holy Ghost.
Good Things:
1. Principle to live by
2. Modern Prophets
3. Having it over.

Rolling Along...

I really don't have anything to share today...no strong opinions, nothing irritating, nothing spectacular. But G keeps telling me I need to update my blog. Just rolling along. We did have a fun weekend with friends celebrating a birthday, visiting with a missionary who served here, going to Walley's. You know it has been a successful weekend of play when it is time for a major clean-up on Tuesday. K has a new blog address, you can get there on my link. Here is something exciting. We are going to Belize to celebrate our 20th year wedding anniversary. And yes, we really are that old! We just look young! If only it were true!
Good things:
1. Something to look forward to
2. Playing all weekend
3. SUNSHINE

Good Things

1. Sunshine
2. Sweat and cycle
3. accomplishing something

New Toys...

I must tell you, that the last post was sincere...However, today my new toy was delivered, and G's too. We got each other new toys for Christmas...And it isn't what you think! I got him a dryer, and he got me a washer!
OHHH, they are so wonderful! And QUIET! It just got fun to do the laundry. I have been wanting new ones for about 3 years, and they just kept on giving. But then the washer started to leak, so we decided after about 13 years of a used set, we would get new one. I really didn't realize how loud the old ones were. I don't even have to shut the laundry room door. I can barely hear them with the door open.
And just so you know, I went with the Electrolux.
I really like them so far. I like them enough that I just might start doing my children's laundry again. Just kidding kids! I will share them with you though.

Good Things:
1. Quiet
2. Meaningful gifts
3. A husband who wanted a dryer.

Christmas at the Koenigs

We had a great Christmas season. Here were a few highlights:

• Making a gingerbread house (or castle) with someone else doing the gingerbread making. And yes, it was even homemade. It was so much fun. Thanks Sommer family.
• Caroling with friends. This is my favorite tradition. I grew up doing it, and I just can't stop. We sounded amazing thanks to friends with great voices. Thanks Brummett, Barton, & Sommer families.
• A visit from the Brummett's - to go caroling. So fun to see their cute family grow.
• Christmas Eve with more friends. Yummy food, fun games, and visiting. Thanks Jones and Williams families.
• More Christmas Eve and Christmas with Family. Of course more food and games. Thanks Guisti and Koenig families.
• New Year's Eve blessings we want for the coming year and making new friends. Thanks Lords family.
• Braiden's baptism
• A visit from my parents - even if it was quick and I had meetings all day.

The rest of the time we just relaxed, played more games, and ate more yummy food. As you can see we are so blessed to have so many friends and family to spend time with. We enjoy the time we spent with all of you and appreciate your kindness and friendship. Sometimes we get caught up thinking life is all about things, but it is really about relationships. I love that we had so many opportunities this Christmas season to strengthen friendships with both family and friends, and hope I can be a better friend to all. I learn from all of you and your example.

We are also blessed to understand the importance of Jesus Christ in our lives and the need for the sacrifice he made for us. So silly that we try to give tangible gifts in celebration of what he has done for us, when the gift he has given is so precious.

So...Thank you to all who made our Christmas wonderful.