Something good happens every day. Here's what happened in September:
Mon 9/1/14: I woke up at 5:00 this morning thinking, 'It feels like September. I need to start crocheting hats.' Before I knew it, ideas started popping in my mind a mile a minute. Now it's time to get out the yarn and crochet hooks!
Tue 9/2/14: It was nice having FHE with Scott and Emma tonight. We talked about our week and what we're looking forward to. Everyone is mostly excited about Comic Con. Scott officially finished putting his cosplay costume together today. The last thing he needed to do was sew on a brown patch over his pant knee.
Wed 9/3/14: The thrill and excitement for Comic Con is in the air! That's all everyone keeps talking about over here. Two more days.
Thu 9/4/14: More legal stress today, but I have faith that everything is going to be okay. I think harder times makes Brad and I stronger as a couple. I like being on the same team as him.
Fri 9/5/14: I finished crocheting my first Olaf hat today! He turned out to be incredibly cute. The hat was a special order made for Jacob Goodwin. Can't wait to see how cute he looks in it.
Sat 9/6/14: I crocheted all day long today while Brad, Scott, and Emma had a wonderful time at the Salt Lake City Comic Con. It was fun listening to their exciting tales when they got home. They all dressed up in costume. Brad was Ned Flanders from The Simpsons, and Scott and Emma were Pazu and Sheeta from Castle in the Sky. They really had a fun time meeting Kevin Conroy (voice of Batman) and getting his autograph and photo. While they were away, I finished the Anna and Elsa hats I've been working on. They look so cute!
Sun 9/7/14: Today was Stake Conference. It was a broadcast conference, with the topics mostly focused on family and prayer. The main speakers were Elders M. Russell Ballard and Dallin H. Oaks. It was nice coming home at noon and then visiting with the Bruce-Clan afterward.
Mon 9/8/14: I took Lizzy and David to Oquirrh Highlands Park after picking up Lizzy from school. I played with them the entire time
Tue 9/9/14: I loved spending the day with my wonderful husband. He took off work to go to court this morning. The results of the hearing went well for us, with a few bumps here and there regarding child-support. It was fun watching the thunder and lightning storm while we were waiting in the courthouse. Brad and I had lunch together, and watched Lost while eating some yummy angel food cake. We were also able to listen to U2's newest album, "Songs of Innocence" for free on iTunes.
Wed 9/10/14: Finished another Elsa hat today. I made the braided hair a little longer on this one, which turned out perfect. I'm going to make another Anna hat, too, and make some minor changes. Tweaking patterns can be fun.
Thu 9/11/14: I took Lizzy and David to Oquirrh Highlands Park again today. I would love it if Rachel bought a house over here someday. It's such a fantastic neighborhood. The view at the park is lovely. I've been looking at the prices of houses there, and they would be ideal for Rachel's family. I'm hoping Rachel will move here someday. We'll see how things pan out.
Fri 9/12/14: Tonight was our ward's annual soup contest and cake auction. I ended up making a cake and not a soup this year. My cake was a "Happee Birthdae Harry" cake, from Harry Potter. I was going for something geeky and easy. Worked out well. The Bekins family ended up buying it for $19.
Sat 9/13/14: I had an over-abundance of tomatoes today-- my biggest harvest yet. Looks like I'm going to need to make some salsa and spaghetti sauces soon.
Sun 9/14/14: My Downeast Basics dress fits me now! YAY! I wore it to church today and received some nice compliments. I love it. It's beautiful!
Mon 9/15/14: My husband has been going through some hard times lately, but I am grateful that we have each other to lean on. I support him and love him with all my heart.
Tue 9/16/14: I officially finished my second round of Frozen crochet hats this morning. I took some photos and edited them, and posted them on Facebook, where they received a LOT of attention. They are cute! Lizzy modeled the girl hats, and I had fun doing a photo shoot with her. She's a great model.
Wed 9/17/14: Scott turned 17 years old on the 17th! Can't believe he's growing up so fast. I bought him a delicious cake with chocolate swirls for his birthday, and we sang to him after he came back from Young Men's tonight. I love that boy.
Thu 9/18/14: I woke up with a cold and sore throat today. No fun. I caught it from Lizzy and David. My highlight of the day was being loved by Brad. He's such a wonderful husband.
Fri 9/19/14: Brad has been loving the new U2 album. I think we've both agreed that our favorite song on the album is "Every Breaking Wave." It helped when Brad told me the meaning behind the lyrics. Now I love it. It's a catchy tune, and falls right in my voice's sweet spot. It's fun to sing along.
Sat 9/20/14: We drove up to Silver Lake this afternoon, to see the pretty autumn leaves. The weather was perfect. I enjoyed taking photos of the kids, and Scott enjoyed taking photos of the scenery. We hiked around the lake and up the mountain a little bit. Lizzy looked so cute in her red cowboy boots.
Sun 9/21/14: We celebrated Hobbit Day, a day early. I went all out in preparing a delicious feast-- fit for any hobbit. I made a roast turkey, bacon potatoes, lumbas bread, homemade white bread, and sauteed garlic mushrooms, with pickles, carrots, and fancy cheese on the side. My mom and dad came and brought some yummy sweet bread and apple cider. I made a delicious birthday cake for Scott. We invited Michael, Brandon, and Ryan to come over to celebrate with us. It turned out to be a lovely day.
Mon 9/22/14: My son, David, loves the book "Goodnight Moon." It has become a new favorite, and Brad has been reading it to him every night. They've also started reading "The Fierce Yellow Pumpkin," by Margaret Wise Brown. Brad and I have noticed that David has been talking more now that he's being reading the same books every night. He loves books.
Tue 9/23/14: I had a blast editing photos today. I took some really nice ones of our Hobbit Day feast, and our mountain excursion on Saturday. It was enjoyable posting them on Facebook and reading people's comments.
Wed 9/24/14: I am grateful that I didn't marry Terry. He'll always be an important person in my life, and a part of me will always treasure the good times we shared together, but I'm glad it didn't work out between us. I talked to him on the phone this morning, for the first time in years. He's going through a very hard time right now. After listening to him tell me his sad story for almost an hour, I came to the conclusion (again) that marrying Brad was the best decision I have ever made. I have an amazing husband. I love our marriage. I love our family. I love the bond that we share. Today I am not taking it for granted.
Thu 9/25/14: I had the pleasure of being taken back in time today. It's amazing how listening to music can do that. I was having an enjoyable time listening to various musical artists on Grooveshark this morning, when I came across some good ol' Backstreet Boys. Immediately I was taken back in time to when I was a teenager, playing Tomb Raider 2 on the Playstation with my sisters and Raven Roberts. I could almost smell and taste the flavor of pepperoni pizza and buffalo wings. Mm mm! I'm craving junk food tonight!
Fri 9/26/14: I invited my mom to come over for dinner on her birthday. I made chicken chili and homemade salsa. My gift to her was a pretty orange shirt that Lizzy and I picked out for her birthday. Lizzy had fun entertaining Grandma and Grandpa. She invited them out in the backyard and the front yard, and we enjoyed looking at the lightning bolts high in the sky.
Sat 9/27/14: It rained all day today. My highlight of the day was attending the women's session of General Conference with my mom at her stake center. I am glad that my mom is being well taken care of by the sisters in her ward. I can tell that she is well loved. My favorite speaker of the night was President Uchtdorf. He gave a wonderful talk on living the gospel joyfully. We had yummy treats at the end of the night: veggies, spinach dip, grapes, and eclairs.
Sun 9/28/14: We had dinner at Grandma Whitcomb's house tonight. She made a yummy enchilada casserole with salad, chips and salsa, and apple juice on the side. She then fed us ice cream sandwiches, cookies, and vanilla pudding. Way too much food in my opinion, but it was still fun being there, especially when the thunderstorm arrived. Brad, Dad, and the little kids went outside to look for bats. It was too cold and wet for bats, but we saw an amazing lightning show instead. It sure did make for a fun ride home. The temperature dropped, and the rain poured on us, and we even saw snow on the side of the road. SNOW! Scott and Emma were not pleased that it was snowing in September, but Lizzy and David loved it.
Mon 9/29/14: I cut David's hair this morning. He needed one really bad. He looks adorable now, but also older. Can't believe he'll be three in a few days! We had a real Family Home Evening tonight. We talked about the importance of prayer, and had yummy doughnut holes for dessert. I am proud of Scott and Emma and how grown-up they're becoming. It's nice having adult conversations with them.
Tue 9/30/14: I love my husband so much. He had a really stressful day today, but it ended well for him. I am grateful for our friendship and the love that we share. I know how to make him happy. On the side note, some awesome looking black boots arrived in the mail for me today. I tried them on and they look fantastic! Thank you, Zulily! I'm addicted to you now.
