Life list

1. I'm still in shock that President Hinckley has passed away, it feels like the end of an era for me. I know he is much happier now. I will miss hearing from him. My favorite characteristic of his was how personable he was, he was always good for a laugh! Whenever I listened to him I wanted to be better. I really liked Glenn Beck's tribute to him, you can read it here. Thank you for all you did for us President Hinckley, you will be missed.

2. I've given up reading Pillars of the Earth. It got a little too disturbing for me. Have any of you read it? Is it worth pushing through?

3. I love that I've come in contact with two old friends because of this blog! I'm so excited to be in touch with Julie and Abbie again.

4. I am an iphone owner. I love it! Its so fun....a bit extravagant but fun. I've been afraid to make my ownership public because it lends the wrong image but I've decided to embrace it and be proud! ehhhh, or something.

5. I've been talking (since November) about painting over my canvases in the living room. Well, its about time I put some action behind my words and finally got around to re-doing my paintings in our living room. This is what they used to look like.

And this is what they look like now.

6. I am really excited to go to Mesquite tomorrow. We're going to see our nephew Jaxon be baptized. I'm excited to see all the family. I know my boys will be bursting with joy to spend time with their cousins and see their Grandma and Grandpa Rasmussen. I want to leave right now but Steve is making me wait until tomorrow morning (sigh). Honestly, I can't believe Jaxon is eight and going to be baptized! It was just yesterday that he was five (?) and asking me to hold Ethan every other minute. :) I'm always impressed with how easily Jaxon and Tyler share their toys when we come to visit. They are so nice to Ethan and Luke its no wonder my boys never want to leave. We love you Jaxon and we're so excited and happy for you! Thanks for being such a good example to your younger cousins. I know Ethan and Luke will look up to you. Here's a picture of Jaxon holding baby Ethan when they came for Ethan's blessing.

And here is Jaxon in his suit he got for his eigth birthday. His mom told us that he asked for a suit, I think he looks so grown up and handsome. He's got "future missionary" and "heart throb" written all over him.