Just a few quotes on Gratitude which I thought worth sharing:
I do not know of any, excepting the unpardonable sin that is greater than the sin of ingratitude. President Brigham Young
In our daily lives, we must see that it is not happiness that makes us grateful, but gratefulness that makes us happy.
True gratitude is the ability to humbly see, feel and even receive love. Gratitude is a form of returning love to God. Recognize His hand; tell Him so express your love to Him. As you come to truly know the Lord, you will find an intimate, sacred relationship built on trust. You will come to know He understands your anguish and will, in compassion, always respond to you in love.
Gene R. Cook
Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008
Lucky #7 Tag
7 things I can do...
1- eat my weight in See’s butterscotch squares
2- crochet bun holders
3- make yummy caramels, just as good as my moms
4- find good in almost everyone
5- troll stores for the best bargains
6- get by on four or five hours of sleep at night
7- usually be happy
7 things I can't do...
1- hair
2- make up
3- keep a tidy house
4- memorize
5- knit
6- make jewelry
7- sing
7 things I always say...
1- yes
2- okay
3- sounds good
4- you bet
5- whatever
6- I don’t remember
7- Did I already tell you...
7 things I always eat...
1- Simple Harvest all natural multi-grain cereal
2- Dove Dark chocolate
3- Zucchini
4- Dole Grapefruit
5- Del Taco chicken soft taco
6- Broccoli
7- Sautéed sweet potatoes
7 people I tag...
1- Michelle
2- Angie N.
3- Deb D.
4- Marci
5- Kellie
6- Lianne
7- Amy N.
1- eat my weight in See’s butterscotch squares
2- crochet bun holders
3- make yummy caramels, just as good as my moms
4- find good in almost everyone
5- troll stores for the best bargains
6- get by on four or five hours of sleep at night
7- usually be happy
7 things I can't do...
1- hair
2- make up
3- keep a tidy house
4- memorize
5- knit
6- make jewelry
7- sing
7 things I always say...
1- yes
2- okay
3- sounds good
4- you bet
5- whatever
6- I don’t remember
7- Did I already tell you...
7 things I always eat...
1- Simple Harvest all natural multi-grain cereal
2- Dove Dark chocolate
3- Zucchini
4- Dole Grapefruit
5- Del Taco chicken soft taco
6- Broccoli
7- Sautéed sweet potatoes
7 people I tag...
1- Michelle
2- Angie N.
3- Deb D.
4- Marci
5- Kellie
6- Lianne
7- Amy N.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Sweetheart Tag
What is your husband’s name? Dennis Scott Arnell
How long have you guys been married? 37 years
How long did you date? A year
How old is he? 59
Who is taller? Dennis by 1 inch
Who can sing best? He does
Who is smarter? Dennis
Who does the laundry? Me, but he will do his in a pinch.
Who pays the bills? I do. Den called me the CFO of our family the other day.
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? OK this question made my head spin. Is it the right side of the bed when you are looking at it or when you are in bed? Do you see where I am going with this? I sleep to Den’s right.
Who mows the lawn? Dennis but we both hate ALL yard work.
Who cooks dinner? Me.
Who is the first to admit when they are wrong? Dennis is NEVER wrong. He has a great memory. I can & I do count on one hand how many times he has been wrong in the past 37½ years. We are up to 3.
Who kissed who first? I am so embarrassed to say that I don’t remember our first kiss – too old or not memorable? Either is a bit sad.
Who wears the pants? He does, but I can get my way whenever I need to. I can be quite beguiling :)
I tagged myself on this & tag anyone else who may want to participate
How long have you guys been married? 37 years
How long did you date? A year
How old is he? 59
Who is taller? Dennis by 1 inch
Who can sing best? He does
Who is smarter? Dennis
Who does the laundry? Me, but he will do his in a pinch.
Who pays the bills? I do. Den called me the CFO of our family the other day.
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? OK this question made my head spin. Is it the right side of the bed when you are looking at it or when you are in bed? Do you see where I am going with this? I sleep to Den’s right.
Who mows the lawn? Dennis but we both hate ALL yard work.
Who cooks dinner? Me.
Who is the first to admit when they are wrong? Dennis is NEVER wrong. He has a great memory. I can & I do count on one hand how many times he has been wrong in the past 37½ years. We are up to 3.
Who kissed who first? I am so embarrassed to say that I don’t remember our first kiss – too old or not memorable? Either is a bit sad.
Who wears the pants? He does, but I can get my way whenever I need to. I can be quite beguiling :)
I tagged myself on this & tag anyone else who may want to participate
Thursday, November 6, 2008
The Triplets
In 2006 Den & I had 3 grandchildren born within a month of each other. I like to call them the triplets. They are now 2 years old and boy are they cuties! We are headed to a birthday celebration for them this Saturday & I can’t believe how excited I am to be able to shower them with presents. I wish that “my time” is what I could shower them with instead. I love being with my family. The joy I feel from being with them is really indescribable.
It has been fun for me to watch these three little ones grow and develop. Little Odie is the oldest of the triplets but the youngest in his family. The caboose of his family he has never lacked for love or attention. His wizened parents realize all too well how quickly time flies by so they have cherished every moment and every milestone with Owen. One of my favorite memories with Odie is the last birthday celebration we had at our home when I broke out the cake & ice cream & started dishing it out. Owen came right in beside me & stood there with his arms folded just looking adorable & waiting patiently for his turn. It is one of those memories that I am sure I will still be talking about when I’m old & gray. It absolutely melted my heart. He was so precious. When I commented about it to his family his oldest sister, 12 year old Abby, just looked at me and said, “He knows exactly what he is doing. He knows that if he sits there looking cute long enough that he will get whatever he wants.” I still think Owen is adorable, innocent & sweet. Abby may be right but I will give any of my grandchildren whatever they want just because they are ALL that CUTE!
Landon is the next of the triplets and today is his birthday. Happy Birthday big boy! It has been such a great treat to have him & his family here this week. I know that I am the grandma and therefore prejudiced but how many 2 year olds do you know who know all of their letters, numbers & colors & can count to 10? I know that each of my grandchildren is brilliant, but this little guy applies that intellect. I think that this says as much about Landon’s parents as it does about him. They are mindful of making life the classroom and they make learning fun. Last night before we could get into the car Landon had to touch the license plate pointing to each number and saying “six – three – four”. How cute is that? Grandpa has won Landon over more than I have so I am very jealous that I didn't think of bribing him with the leftover Halloween candy first. Landon & I both do love our chocolate! Brilliant, adorable and loves chocolate what a deadly combination.
Faith is the girl in the triplet gang & I know she came to her family at a perfect time. I believe that she has lived up to her name & then some. She has given us all a little extra faith at a time in our lives that it was needed. Faith has just the right mix of sweet & sassy. There is something about a wee little toddler calling “grandma” that gets me every time. Faith has been talking well for several months & it never ceases to amaze me. My kids didn’t start talking until they were two. Anyway, that is the sweet Faith. The sassy Faith cracks me up. She has this little habit when she is mad. Faith wants to stick her tongue out but she knows she is not supposed to. She will open her mouth & stick her tongue up in a bubble shape behind her teeth & then give you “the look”. When I see her doing it I have to turn my head because I just want to laugh. My grandkids are adorable even when a little sassy.
I know that I am truly biased as far as my grandchildren go but there is something remarkably special about each and everyone of them. Thanks to my wonderful children for giving me the most amazing grandchildren in the world!
It has been fun for me to watch these three little ones grow and develop. Little Odie is the oldest of the triplets but the youngest in his family. The caboose of his family he has never lacked for love or attention. His wizened parents realize all too well how quickly time flies by so they have cherished every moment and every milestone with Owen. One of my favorite memories with Odie is the last birthday celebration we had at our home when I broke out the cake & ice cream & started dishing it out. Owen came right in beside me & stood there with his arms folded just looking adorable & waiting patiently for his turn. It is one of those memories that I am sure I will still be talking about when I’m old & gray. It absolutely melted my heart. He was so precious. When I commented about it to his family his oldest sister, 12 year old Abby, just looked at me and said, “He knows exactly what he is doing. He knows that if he sits there looking cute long enough that he will get whatever he wants.” I still think Owen is adorable, innocent & sweet. Abby may be right but I will give any of my grandchildren whatever they want just because they are ALL that CUTE!
Landon is the next of the triplets and today is his birthday. Happy Birthday big boy! It has been such a great treat to have him & his family here this week. I know that I am the grandma and therefore prejudiced but how many 2 year olds do you know who know all of their letters, numbers & colors & can count to 10? I know that each of my grandchildren is brilliant, but this little guy applies that intellect. I think that this says as much about Landon’s parents as it does about him. They are mindful of making life the classroom and they make learning fun. Last night before we could get into the car Landon had to touch the license plate pointing to each number and saying “six – three – four”. How cute is that? Grandpa has won Landon over more than I have so I am very jealous that I didn't think of bribing him with the leftover Halloween candy first. Landon & I both do love our chocolate! Brilliant, adorable and loves chocolate what a deadly combination.
Faith is the girl in the triplet gang & I know she came to her family at a perfect time. I believe that she has lived up to her name & then some. She has given us all a little extra faith at a time in our lives that it was needed. Faith has just the right mix of sweet & sassy. There is something about a wee little toddler calling “grandma” that gets me every time. Faith has been talking well for several months & it never ceases to amaze me. My kids didn’t start talking until they were two. Anyway, that is the sweet Faith. The sassy Faith cracks me up. She has this little habit when she is mad. Faith wants to stick her tongue out but she knows she is not supposed to. She will open her mouth & stick her tongue up in a bubble shape behind her teeth & then give you “the look”. When I see her doing it I have to turn my head because I just want to laugh. My grandkids are adorable even when a little sassy.
I know that I am truly biased as far as my grandchildren go but there is something remarkably special about each and everyone of them. Thanks to my wonderful children for giving me the most amazing grandchildren in the world!
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