GREAT DAY!

Yea! Today I got my oven fixed...finally. It took a long time and I am tired of cooking on the stove only and/or borrowing our neighbors oven..(although they were great to let us...thanks guys) AND.. I got my car back and it looks wonderful.

In case you didn't hear, I had a slight accident in my car. It was one of those moments where it seems so much is on your mind that you forget to...I don't know, take your car out of gear and not put the parking brake on and then go into the house only to come out and find your car across the street in the neighbor's bush.

But today...all fixed, as if nothing had ever happened. So here they are....

Fall colrs

I know I just did a post but this morning is an incredible morning. It is raining...it smells so wonderful. I decided to welcome this scent into my home and opened my front door. There in front of me were my two trees in the front yard. I planted these years ago. I didn't plan the coloring contrast that would occur each fall but love it and appreciate the beauty and wonder of this Earth.

I teach photosynthesis and plant pigments in Biology. It is a complex system of how a plant changes colors. The coolest part is how each plant has it's own unique combination of pigments which result in such a variety of sights.

The Lord truly wants each to have it's own characteristic. Imagine what we would be missing if we didn't have the variety we have. Imagine too, how dull our lives would be if we were all the same. It is our variety and differences that make this world so beautiful.

I hope we can all embrace the differences in each of us and love the colors, just as I am sitting enjoying the colors right outside my front yard.

Fall Fun

I didn't grow up in Utah. I grew up mostly in Chicago and Cincinnati. One thing that they have that I miss is big trees. Each fall I used to dread raking the leaves, but that chore was always made more fun with the concept of "jumping into the piles of leaves"

Here I am with my cute adorable Elizabeth using what leaves we have to make our own fall fun. Thanks goes out especially to the neighbor kids who made it even more fun. Love them so much.

On the way home

On the way home Elizabeth and I took a small detour and visited shoshone falls. We did this simply because we could. We had driven by the sign many times and decided to satisfy our curiosity.

On the way back we "ran" into the temple in Twin falls. We stopped. What a beautiful temple it is. I love the temple. It is s symbol to me of God's love for me. I remember the times I went to make promises and the times I went to gain the understanding and strength I need in my life. It is here that I have hope in all things.

I am so grateful for the opportunity to see another blessing given to all those who live near in Twin falls.

Fall Break Trip to Idaho -- with Elizabeth

Despite the fact the neither Jen or John could go with us...Liz and I decided it was worth while to visit Emy, Mom and family in idaho. We are so glad we went. They are a great family and I love the kids.

We were able to take long walks together and play. Here are a few pictures for your viewing enjoyment.