Pre-Surgery Lunch

Heidi will have surgery tomorrow to fix her collar bone. After her pre-op appt today we thought we would get some food. Chris wanted to take us to the Rick Creek Tavern. Seriously, you would have to know this place was here to find it. It's tucked into the woods off of the Old Cornelius Pass Road. We've ordered some burgers and while we wait we are enjoying the warmth of this fire.

Homage to my home town, Coos Bay, Oregon

I love my family

After attending Harley's funeral today I found myself just longing for my family.  Nothing like a funeral to make you realize what's really important in life.  I miss my cousins, my aunts, my uncles.  There are so many that I don't get to see very often, too many.  And I love them so much.  I've wondered for years what it will be like when my first aunt or uncle passes away.  They have been a huge part of my life and they will be missed a lot.  Each one of my cousins is special in different ways and they make me laugh and appreciate life all the more.

Harley David Rocher

Born October 5,1994 and died January 15, 2013

Harley was a member of our ward and a member of the priests quorum that Chrus works with. He loved scouting, his family and his job at American Tire Company.

I was in the Primary presidency while Harley was in primary. He was always reverent and thoughtful. He was respectful of the adults and the other kids.

He loved music and skateboarding. He is going to be missed. My heart is breaking for his mom and my friend, Tammi.

I'm so sorry you have to go through this. No parent should have to bury their child.

You will be missed, dear Harley.

Magic Show with Scott Anderson

For my birthday Chris and I went to a free magic show downtown. It was a comedy act and really fun.

It's fun to be downtown plus it's snowing so it truly feels magical.

ISB Winter Formal

Tonight was Emma's first dance of her high school career.  She and one other friend went to their friend Katie's house and got ready for the dance together.  I dropped Emma off at around 3:30 and then came back at 6:30 to take pictures.  They were still eating so Katie's mom, Heidi and I talked while they finished eating and then went to go get dressed.  Then we took pictures.  What gorgeous girls they are.  Of course I think Emma is the most stunning.  But I think I'm allowed to think that.

Ah....Goals

You love them and hate them.

Last year I knew I would be losing weight because of my surgery so I didn't make a goal to lose weight.  Now I'm down 80 pounds.  Yes, it's been a terrific year.  But I do have 20 more pounds to lose.  And it ain't gonna be easy.  So that, my friends, is my first goal for 2013.

Lose 20 pounds

My only goal I had for 2012 you may think odd.  It was to use my grocery bags more.  You know, the one we carry around in our car and NEVER remember to take into the store with us.  Well, my goal was to use them MORE. Not a set amount or 100% improvement, just to use them more.  I am happy to say I achieved that goal.  I would say I used them half the time.  And I'm proud of that achievement.  I am finding myself using them more and more and it makes me happy that I am.

My 2nd goal for 2013....here it goes.  Once it's in writing it means it's real, huh?  Gee, I don't know if I really am ready but I need to do this so here it goes.

Run a 10 minute mile

It's been on my list of 50 Things since i first wrote it.  At the time it was such a dream.  Now I've lost 80 pounds, feeling better than ever and this goal is actually attainable.  So I'm gonna do it.  That means to schedule some runs.  This is going to be difficult because of our financial situation at the moment but I will have to search out the ones that are the cheapest.  

And I have one more goal.

Attend the temple twice monthly

The month of December I decided my gift to my Heavenly Father and my Savior would be to attend the temple every week in December.  I did.  And it was amazing.  I'm grateful for that experience.  I had to rearrange things, sacrifice lunches with friends, but I did it.  I learned a lot from doing so and I felt a measure of the spirit in a way I hadn't before.  

I hope you all have a great 2013.