Contemplations

I think it's easy on holiday's like Thanksgiving, to either get caught up with the mountains of food, or by making a battle plan on how to attack the next morning of shopping. But in the end that's not the point, it's to be thankful. Sometimes I think its funny that we have a day set aside to be thankful, since we should be thankful everyday. It's almost an excuse to take a day off of work and school or something.

Nonetheless, I'll be exceptionally thankful tomorrow... it will be almost a year since we discovered Dad had cancer, and now he's been cancer free for six months. But there's so much more! Ellen started driving this year and nobody died, speaking of death my car hasn't died yet either. We've had food on our table everyday of the year, I've survived half a year of school classes, and I have amazing friends and family who love and support me at my best and worst moments. But even if I didn't have any of those things I would still be thankful because I have my Savior who is with me all the time, listening to my every need and being patient when I'm not.

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

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Doughboy

Ellen found this a few weeks ago and shared it with our family. I hope you enjoy it as much as we have!


Please join me in remembering a great icon. Veteran Pillsbury spokesperson, The Pillsbury Doughboy, died yesterday of a severe yeast infection and complications from repeated pokes to the belly. He was 71. Doughboy was buried in a slightly greased coffin. Dozens of celebrities turned out, including Mrs. Butterworth, the California Raisins, Hungry Jack, Betty Crocker, the Hostess Twinkies, Captain Crunch and many others.

The graveside was piled high with flours as long-time friend, Aunt Jemima, delivered the eulogy, describing Doughboy as a man who "never knew how much he was kneaded."

Doughboy rose quickly in show business, but his later life was filled with many turnovers. He was not considered a very smart cookie, wasting much of his dough on half-baked schemes. Despite being a little flaky at times, even as a crusty old man, he was still considered a roll model for millions.

Toward the end it was thought he'd raise once again, but he was no tart.

Doughboy is survived by his second wife, Play Dough. They have two children and one in the oven. The funeral was held at 3:50 for about 20 minutes.

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I feel like rambling...

So Friday night Joel and Anna both had slumber parties [different parties]. Not gonna lie, it was kinda weird with just Ellen, Mom, Dad, and I at home. We had some friends over, and watched the movie: What About Bob ... very funny! Although I enjoyed the extra quiet and peace around the house, its good to have them home again.

On Saturday, Dad had a radio interview, and Ellen and I tagged along for the fun of it! Later that afternoon I babysat, from 4:15 until 6:45, and I got $25 bucks, AND it was only one kid. Can't really complain about that... huh?! My friend Rachael, was in a high school play called, Guys and Dolls. That started at 7:30 and it was a ton of fun! It was preformed very well, and I was able to catch up with a lot of friends I haven't seen in a long time!

This morning Ellen and I taught sunday school class for 2 year olds! So much fun! It's a big highlight of my Sunday mornings. The kids are always so excited to learn about Jesus, and some of the funniest things of my week happen on these mornings. We had five extra minutes at the end of class today, and had a "dance party" with bubbles :) I guess you probably wouldn't call us a "normal" class!

Right now, I'm in the basement watching football [GO VIKING'S], and I'll probably take a nap before youth group tonight! Sunday's are my favorite day of the week!

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