Choosing happiness

I'm trying...everyday. I often succeed. On the days I don't, I try to ensure I do the next day. Today was a C+ day. Shooting for an A tomorrow.

Apple - the forbidden fruit!

Apple has done such a WONDERFUL job of making (and advertising) products for young consumers that I can hardly have a conversation w/members of my family where the word Apple...(iPod, iPad, iPhone, etc.) doesn't come up. Thankfully, my family went and picked actual apples yesterday...right off the trees. Real apples...Jonathan's...the kind you eat and let the sweet & tangy juice run done your chin. I was reminded that apples have been around since the Garden of Eden...and perhaps, in thier most recent manifestation, the tempatation remains the same as the one that took place there.

It's a GREAT day! Ally comes home today. Danny & Todd are working and preparing to serve the Lord in Uruguay. Jordan is happy rooming w/Braden. Shelley & Rob are having a baby. Kristin & Troy are loving one another and their family. Anna & Andy have settled in in Noblesville. Nate & Shauna are enjoying their kids being in school!!!

Laurel is the love of my life and blossoming into an AMAZING Seminary Teacher.

I have lost 40 pounds and am successfully maintaining my weight around 260

Ally wondered why we haven't done anything with our blog for a while, so instead of waiting for Jim to do it, she inspired me.

Ally and I have enjoyed our visit with Kristin and her family, Blake is a cutie and Bryn is a great big sister. Blake loves to sleep and we have had fun trying to wake him up so he can eat.
Ally took Bryn outside to blow bubbles, a windy somewhat chilly day, but that doesn't phase Bryn, she loves to be outside as most kids
Ally and Kristin were able to get Bryn to sit long enough for a few pictures with Blake, Ally was dancing to keep her entertained. We will miss them when we leave tomorrow.