Christmas and the mall

James got new shoes yesterday at the mall and he wore them all day. I was amazed. They are from Carter's and they bend. You see, James has these fat feet which he got from me, so he needed shoes that could easily get on to his plump little feet. They are so cute. I guess I should have taken a photo of them. I think I will. Anyways, Momsicle, that's Adam's mom, and I went to the mall today. There was this mat on the ground that was a screen for the projector above it. There were games and other things projected onto the mat and James and this little girl played together for at least a half an hour. They were so cute. James favorite part were the cars that crashed into his body because he kept sitting in the middle of the racetrack. So, Adam's family has this tradition that every year the kids either get or make an ornament each Christmas season. I thought this was a cool idea and I saw this Disney/Pixars Cars ornament online. It was a lot, but when we went to the Disney store today it was $4. It was quite steal and so the Cars ornament is his second ornament, this is his second Christmas. He.... and I.... and his dad really like Cars. I was way excited when it was on sale. I love Christmas it makes me happy and everyone around me seems happy too. I think it's great that people seem to be more generous and giving at this time. It is nice to be on the receiving end as well because sometimes we really need to receive something not because we "need it", unless we do, but to show us that someone is thinking about you or that someone even cares. I love that feeling knowing that someone that about me and cared enough about me to get me something even if it's a card, even if that card is hand made. It's the thought, especially in a world that moves so fast and that is so self centered. It's nice to be loved and to be told and shown that love.

Love

Adam starts his new job tomorrow!!!!!! Yippie one of us is going to be brining money or turkey bacon home. We are pretty excited. It will be nice to be able to pay our bills with our own money. We are so grateful for the help we have received and for the kindness to those who did so much for us when we couldn't do it ourselves. It is just such a nice feeling being able to do it yourself. I think it is funny how our Heavenly father believes in second chances. I have learned a lot about the power and weakness of money. The Bishop had a little talk with us during our tithing settlement which I felt like Heavenly Father was talking to me personally. I just know that we came here to help us, me part of us, to get to an even more frugal stage and to a better being resourceful people. Adam and I have been talking about trying to get pregnant at the beginning of next year. If all goes according to plan we'll have another baby to care for by the end of the year right during Adam's first semester of grad school. If this is what we really want we need to be as prepared as possible. I want Adam's focus to be school. If he is going to be successful he needs to put all his energy into the program. I know we can do it, but we have to include our Heavenly Father in our plan and ask for his advice and council. I am so blessed to know that God is involved in our lives only f we invite Him. I also know he has a specific plan for each one of us if we allow Him to show us what it is. I love him and I know He loves me because my daddy taught me that.

Santa's day

I just saw Wall*e. It was a really cute movie. Adam's family has this tradition to put their shows with a note for Santa on December 5th. The next morning Santa takes your note and leaves a gift. He left Brynna Wall*e and I got Ariel III. I think it is a really cool tradition. Adam and I did this last year and it was really fun. We went to the dollar store and gave five dollars to get something for each other and James. It was such a fun thing to do. I think it's cool to find cheap ways to
keep traditions alive. I love having good fun traditions to look forward to. Traditions help keep the holidays alive and fun.

A little less weight

I am reporting on my "diet." I have been trying to eat only 1600 calories a day. Let's just say some days are better than others. Today was not a good consuming day, but I did walk/jog 700 calories off with my five mile walk/jog. It was fun. I walked this morning with Adam and then jogged/walked by myself on the treadmill. I have lost a total of four pounds in like a two or three week period. My mother-in-law has lost five without really trying. She has just watched what she eats and has been exercising. She wore her smaller pants today. Yippie for her! Brynna has also lost six pounds. She has been doing yoga and jogging. It is amazing how good we have been feeling. All we are doing is watching what we eat more or less and exercising. Exercising is probably all people need to do to keep the extra pounds off this holiday season.

More Birthday pictures

Exciting News

OK so I am really lame. I was putting up the pictures last night and I got distracted. Adam has the pictures on his computer and he is in Athens, GA. He made contact with the Head Linguistics professor last week and got invited to attend a class this week. So he is sitting ancient Sandscrit. He has already learned 7 vowel sounds and symbols out of hundreds and hundreds of symbols. I am impressed. Ok so here is the real reason for my post, not that Adam's experience is not cool and all, but yesterday Jame took his first steps. He walked four steps with no help. We were so excited that our excitement scared him. He started to cry and has not wanted to walk since. We are working on him little by little. Oh another fun thing is grandmom was on her way over with the camera and didn't get a chance to film it. Everyone was kinda upset. It was my fault I let go of his hands before the camera got to where we were.

Birthday

James Birthday cake and presents.