Christmas Giving

This year, it's been pretty exciting waiting for Christmas, but this year I went with my ward group and gave gifts to the mentally challenged. You'd think that it would be awkward and uncomfortable, but it was quite the opposite. It was really fun and there was a happy atmosphere the whole time. I was so amazed at the reactions of this group of mentally ill people, it was incredible. The gifts that we gave weren't that great, but they absolutely loved them. We gave Ron a bunch of stickers and some crayons, and he loved it and started coloring right away. Yes, maybe all those people were right when they said giving was the true meaning of Christmas.

Christmas Gifts

Well, it's that time again! The wonderful time where everything is on sale and you get to go shopping for Christmas. It is amazing how everything states that they are 15%, 25%, 50%, and dare I say it, 75% off the original price. I can't wait to go shopping for the family member that I randomly select, I just hope that there will be stuff left for me to buy!

Deck the Halls

Recently I experienced the great emotional and pyshical roller coaster that you take when you decide to put up decorations for the winter holidays. I tell you, my roof is not a force to be reckoned with. My Dad, older brother and I got on the roof and struggled with the massive tangle of lights that had rested in our garage like a dragon sleeping until now. After that struggle and a couple close calls with the ladder and edge of the roof, we got all but the highest peaks done with the house. Now onto the inside decorations. Never have garland lights and decorative snowman been such a hassle. Until now I wasn't considered big enough to handle any kind of responsibility when it came to decorating the house, but this year it all came pouring down on me. The only thing I like about decoration is decorating the Christmas tree, which this year I missed due to my trip on the top of the house. Well, next year is gonna be different, I tell you, it's going to be different......