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I love this time of year more then birthdays, Canada Day or any other holiday. It the time of the year for me to sit back with a cup of hot chocolate and review my year. Kind of like what Robin does on GMA.
This year has been a great year. I finally received a promotion at work. More hours, more pay but most important I can now take vacation. Las Vegas here I come- in January.
We finished our house, or should I say garage and backyard. My grandson started grade 1 and loves school. My daughter has a career at a doctors office. And my husband tried to quit smoking; wasn't successful, but there is always next time.
I was released from Relief Sociey and am now a cub leader.
I have had the opportunity to attend the temple several times this year. And biggest of all. At April General Conference it was announced we here in Winnipeg, Manitba Canada would be getting our own Temple....Whoot Whoot.

One month, but who's counting?

November 25 and one month until Christmas. What do you need to do to get ready? I have already bought some pressies, now I need to wrap, which quite frankly I hate to do.
Next week we have the yearly Christmas Nativity at the Forks. Again I am designing the set. Or in reality setting it up. I have a busy day that day, I have to come into work for about 2-3 hours, head over to the Forks to set up and then go and chair an AGM. Lane comes out that weekend to. So I expect like last year we'll go for supper at Spaggetti Factory and then watch the Nativity before heading home.
Thats life folks.

Yesterday I was released from Relief Society and given a new calling. Can you guess what it is?

This is totally new to me, I don't know anything about the scouting program. Thank goodness my companion will be a seasoned vet, Laura.

The only thing I can tell you about the Scouting program is the Pinewood Derby, where the boys make go carts for racing.

Although I will miss RS I am looking forward to an new adventure.

Thanksgiving was wonderful. We woke up early Saturday morning and cleaned the house and prepared to go to the White shell and spend Saturday and Sunday with my middle sister and her family. Peter was on call so he stayed home. However, on the upside I got a new dishwasher and above the stove microwave.

We took a little site seeing trip to a swinging bridge. This is where this photo of Lane was taken and the one with me and my 2 sisters.

Of course we stuffed our faces Sunday night with turkey, stuffing and lots of good veggies.

Fall 2011 General Conference

"Now, brothers and sisters, we are anxious to listen to the messages which will be presented to us today and tomorrow. Those who will address us have sought heaven’s help and direction as they have prepared their messages. That we may be filled with the Spirit of the Lord and be uplifted and inspired as we listen and learn is my prayer."-President Thomas S. Monson.

I just love going to conference. Or should I say I love going to the Stake Centre to listen, and watch conference. It's so wonderful to feel of everyones' spirit when we gather. Since conference can now be seen so easily at home on your computer---which I will admit I do on Saturday's.

Last Saturday evening Shannon and I rushed to Winnipeg to attend Women's conference in the evening. We didn't go during the day.... got to clean that dang house sometime....lol What I loved and keep on hearing about in other blogs is Pres. Uchtdorf's talk.....to view it go to www.lds.org and watch...Beautiful, wonderful, inspired.....

Have a nice weekend.

First day of school

This little boy started school last week. He was so excited to be going to grade 1 this year, and having the same teacher he did in kindergarten. Lane loves to learn, he loves his friends and he loves school.

This little man is so sure of himself. He has confidence exuding from ever fiber of his being. To see the things he has accomplished since he started school makes me appreciate our teachers. The years they spend in school receiving an education so that they can do something that they love. You can't say thanks enough.

Good job little man, your on your way.

Temple Trip

I just love going to the Temple. Unfortunally I don't get there as often as I should. Bad me! However this last weekend I had the chance to go with the ward. It was awesome seeing so many faces from Manitoba there. I commented to our Stake Pres that soon we wouldn't have to travel so far and that those who are currently serving in the Temple in Regina would be serving in our Temple in Winnipeg.
What was also so exciting was having parents bring the primary children from our ward to meet with the the Temple Pres and Matron and talk to the kids about the importance of the Temple. They were so cute, sitting on the benches listening and answering questions.