Christmas Eve Plans

I am so excited for Christmas Eve. I just had to share what Chad and I are going to be doing this year. I figured since we didn't have any kids, yet, that we needed to bring some of that "little kid" excitement into our holiday celebration. So, we're going to blow up or air mattress, throw out the sleeping bags, pop some popcorn, watch movies, eat cookies and pizza, and sleep under the Christmas tree. I don't know why I'm so excited about doing this, but I can't wait. I'm looking forward to our little slumber party more than opening presents. I think this is going to be a tradition that we'll need to continue doing in the years to come. And I figure that once we start having little ones we'll still have slumber parties during December, just not on Christmas Eve. So, what do you think.....sound fun, or a little juvenile for us?

50 RaNdOm ThInGs

1. Do you like blue cheese? I loved it right after my mission. I haven’t had any since.
2. Have you ever smoked heroin? NO!
3. Do you own a gun? Chad does.
4. What flavor do you add to your drink at Sonic? I’ve never been to Sonic.
5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? Depends on the appointment
6. What do you think of hot dogs? I like them with all the toppings: onions, relish, the works.
7. Favorite Christmas movie? White Christmas or A Christmas Story
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Orange Juice, but I hardly ever have it
9. Can you do push-ups? Yes, but not very many.
10. Age? Does a girl ever tell……29, looking at 30.
11. What's your favorite piece of jewelry? My wedding ring
12. Favorite hobby? Blogging
13. Favorite Actor: Tom Hanks, Harrison Ford
14. Do you have A.D.D.? It depends on what I’m supposed to be focusing my attention on.
15. What's one trait you hate about yourself? I interrupt a lot
16. Middle name? Don’t want to share that one on my blog
17. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment...The talk I have to give this Sunday, The dinner I have to set up for tonight, The talk I have to give this Sunday.
18. Name 3 things you bought yesterday/today? Doughnuts, sliced deli meat, 2 bags M&M’s/2 bags kisses
19. 3 drinks you regularly drink? Water, lots of it, Milk, Kool-Aid
20. 3 Current worries? Getting my Christmas cards done and sent, My talk for Sunday, Do I have enough neighborhood gifts for Christmas
21. Current Love right now? Sitting in my living room with all the lights of except for the Christmas tree lights. So relaxing and pretty.
22. Favorite place to be? With Chad
23. How did you ring in the New Year? Haven’t yet, but it’s my anniversary so I’m hoping to go to the cabin and go snowmobiling!!!!
24. Where would you like to go? Where wouldn’t I like to go? I’ll keep it simple….I would like to go to temple square to see the lights. I love it!
25. Name three people who will complete this. Connie, Courtney, Tibi
26. Do you own slippers? Yes, big fuzzy Cookie Monster kind. They are aqua blue and I got them from Chad.
27. What shirt are you wearing? Scrubs. I’m always wearing scrubs.
28. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? Never tried
29. Can you whistle? Yes
30. Favorite color? Aqua blue, red, brown
31. Would you be a pirate? I was a pirate in high school, that was our mascot.
32. What songs do you sing in the shower? Church hymns
33. Favorite girl's name? Alli
34. Favorite boy's name? Jaron
35. What is in your pocket? Keys
36. Last thing that made you laugh? Chad pulling on my pony tail asking me “where’s my dinner”
37. Best bed sheets as a child? A Gummy Bear sleeping
38. Worst injury you've ever had? Diving head first into a pool. Don’t ask! Although, my cousin reminded me of another one. I fell and hit my head while roller skating one Christmas morning. She was right there with me. I landed head first-did'nt even have a chance to get my hands out in front of me. I ended up with a concusion. I spent that Christmas lying in bed and throwing up.
39. Do you love where you live? Yes
40. How many TVs do you have in your house? 1 very little one, but our computer doubles as a TV
41. Who is your loudest friend? My nieces and nephews
42. How many dogs do you have? 0
43. Does someone have a crush on you? Someone hit on me at the gym once, so I guess I’ve still got it. (Heeheehee)
44. What is your favorite book(S)? Too many! I can always reread Ella Enchanted
45. Where were you born? Provo
46. What is your favorite candy? Snickers
47. Favorite Sports Team? BYU Cougars
48. What songs do you want played at your funeral? That’s a little grim to think about right now. But I love Be Still My Soul.
49. What are you doing at 12 A.M.? Sleeping
50. What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up? NOOOOO!!!!!!

Flashback

This flashback is in honor of the whole Girls VS. Boys thing.
Today we are tyring to determine who is better at keeping themselves clean when eating; girls or boys. First we have my adorable little husband. Look at those eyes. Now, look at that face. The face only a mother could love. (Actually- it is pretty cute!)

I new Chad had a major sweet tooth, but goodness.

And then we have me. Apparently I had just gotten a new tea set and wanted to try it out. Notice how careful I am at pouring my tea into a saucer and doing that without spilling a drop. 1 point for the girls/0 for the boys.
Now, in all fairness to Chad, I must point out that I am serving nothing more than air. I don't think my Mom would have even trusted me with water. Also, for any of you who truly know me you will know that it is impossible for me not to spill on myself. I can't help it. All food must somehow end up on me. And I'm now how old???? So I guess that means that the points should probably stand in favor of the boys. Sorry Ladies.

I NEED YOUR HELP

We are going to be adding a little something extra to our Christmas card this year, so I need all of you to email me your address! This request includes all of my family members out there. I just want to make sure that the address I have is current. Plus, I would like to add all of the friends I've found through blogging to my Christmas list. Thanks for your help.

You can email it to me at chadandcamie@yahoo.com

Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin

Last night around 11:30, Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin passed away in his sleep. At 91 years old, Elder Wirthlin was the oldest living apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. According to the LDS Church Web site, his oldest daughter, Jane Wirthlin Parker, was present. A member of the family had been staying with and caring for Elder Wirthlin, whose wife, Elisa Young Rogers Wirthlin, died in 2006. His son, Joe, told KSL this morning, "He lived a life of full activity until the last breath." Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.

Chad called me this morning to tell me of the passing of Elder Wirthlin. I was a little shocked and surprised. Not because it was totally unexpected, but because last night for family night Chad and I read together Elder Wirthlin's most recent conference talk, "Come What May, and Love It." It's a great talk and one that I think all of us need to read and study time and time again. He talks about adversity and times of test and trial, and recommends four things that will help us get through those times.
-Learn to Laugh
-Seek for the Eternal
-The Principle of Compensation
-Trust in the Father and the Son

I am so grateful for Elder Wirthlin and each of the apostles. I am grateful for their willingness to sacrifice so much of their time to serve their Heavenly Father and each of us. And I am even more grateful for their words of counsel and prayers in our behalf.

"The Lord compensates the faithful for every loss. That which is taken away from those who love the Lord will be added unto them in His own way. While it may not come at the time we desire, the faithful will know that every tear today will eventually be returned a hundredfold with tears of rejoicing and gratitude."

Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin