I almost died...literally

This is a little late, and it really is ancient history at this point, but I was almost killed on my way to work the other day. Literally. Or, seriously, as Erin would say. I was stopped at a red light at Ramrod & Mt. Vista and when the light turned GREEN, I proceeded into the intersection, only to be suddenly surprised by a car that came barrelling up Mt. Vista on my left. Luckily I was only going maybe 15 mph, so I slammed on my brakes. I was going so slow, the brakes didn't even squeal, that's how slow I was going. Anyway, this car was coming VERY fast, maybe 45-50 mph, at least. Maybe faster. He/she swerved to the left and BARELY missed me. When my life is over (after the FABULOUS funeral I have planned) I will want to see that moment in slo mo just to see how in the HECK we didn't hit. I sat there for a second or two, just staring at the GREEN light, making absolute certain, that yes, I did have the green light, then, just made my turn and proceeded on to work. Whew! I braked and braced myself so hard that I totally gave myself a cramp in my left leg!

Marsha is coming on Monday. For scrapfest next weekend. Well, supposedly for scrapfest (sorry Sarah) but I know it's to see me. She's spending and entire week with me. A whole week! I can't believe it. I took the week off work on vacation. I'm not sure what we'll do, but whatever it is, we'll have fun, fun, FUN. I'm stoked.

I never know how to wrap up a post. I'm done, though. I guess that does it.

Road Trip...Good times

We (Sarah, Erin, Nathan, Jerolyn, Sydney and I) went to Mesa last weekend to attend neice Colby's wedding. I took the day off work and Erin was kind enough to drive. Thanks a TON Erin. It was exciting to the point of feeling a little giddy when we left. I just have to say, 5 hours in the car with some of my most favorite people in the world??? Well, it doesn't get much better. And, people, if you don't already know this...we are funny! Just ask us. We cracked each other up all the way there. It was a laugh fest. I brought a book that I was sure I'd get some good reading time in on, but nope. No time for the book. Could have saved the weight and space of it.

So, we got to Mesa just in time to drop Sydney off at her cousin's and change clothes and make it to the wedding with 10 WHOLE minutes to spare before the nuptuals began. It was overcast and cloudy and I wondered if we'd get through the wedding without a downpour, but the heavens were kind enough to wait until it was over by about 10 minutes before it started to sprinkle.

We went into the reception hall and it was beautiful. Tables were set up and we snagged a table near the dance floor (for people watching, not dancing, thanks anyway). Dinner was yummy Mexican food and then the dancing began. We had a great time watching the imbibers dance? their night away! And, conversation and gab with the fam was the best. It was great to see Larry, Sr. and Larry, Jr. and Chuck and Clo and visit with Jodie and her crew through the evening.

After the reception, we went over to Jodie's and visited more with Garrett (who can be F.U.N.N.Y., BTW, while we waited for Jo to get home. Finally, near midnight, we drove to Jessika's and crashed on her spare bed and floor. Erin, had to get up early to attend the temple with her nephew who is going on a mission, but the rest of us got to sleeep in. Personally, I slept until 10:30. That's nearly a Guiness record for me. But, give me some Tylenol PM, 2 ear plugs and I'm good to go to nighty-night land!

Then, we went to Adam's mom's house and had a yummy, yummy luncheon and watched Colby and Adam open their gifts. Made a quick trip to Colby's to see her house and finally got on the road around 5:00 to head home. Unfortunately, a freeway was closed for some reason and we had to take a longer way to get our of the city. It took us a while to get home and we were all GLAD to be home Saturday around midnight thirty, from what I recollect. Really, is there any place better than home and your own bed when you've been travelling, even if it's only for 2 days???

Here are some photos:

You May Kiss the Bride!!!



Happy To Be There!



Mr. & Mrs. Adam Barnes



Larry & Mark Chatting it Up!



Aren't Her Eyes Beautiful?!



Sarah Enjoying One of Many Laughs



Is Erin about to K.O. Garrett? Check Out the Fist!



Nate & Erin



A Bevy of Beauties!!



Colby Dancing With Garrett


Isn't He Cute!?



At The Gift Opening



It was a seriously fun time.

On the Verge

Tonight, we are on the verge of making history in America. I'm excited. I'm hopeful. I'm encouraged. I don't think a magic wand is given to the new president when he's inaugrated, so I don't expect miracles overnight. I think it's going to take a LOT of work and cooperation and abandoning "politics as usual" to repair damage that we're seing the results of, now. And time. It's going to take some time. Hopefully, time is given him. I don't know if changes I hope for will happen. That will depend on others. I will pray for our new president. I will pray for his family. I will pray for the Senators and Representatives that have the awesome, mind boggling job of making our country's laws. And, I will go to bed tonight, like I do every night, thankful to be an American.

I don't know how to do a lot, computer wise, but on Oprah.com, there is a new song that David Foster has written, sung by some amazing artists. I tried to copy the link, but I'm dumb and wasn't successful. You can go there until Tuesday at 5:00 and download the song for free. It's amazing, as is the video. Please watch it. And, pray for our new president,