This Fall

We have had an eventful fall. I'm finally getting to the point where I can sit down and post about it. We had a fun Halloween with our Salem cousins. Abigail was Pocahontas and Anita was Tinkerbell. Grandpa Gledhill came up to see us that week and got to go Trick-or-Treating with us.
As I posted before, we had some health issues this fall. This is Anita's shiner three days later, so it looked even worse before! I thought for sure that we were going to get a visit from CPS after we visited the doctor.
And last but not least, we bought a house! (no that is not our car parked on the street) It took a lot of effort and there were many times we weren't sure if it was all going to work, but it did and we are so happy. It is in Spanish Fork, Utah. It has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 fireplaces, and enough unfinished space in the basement for 2 more bedrooms and another bathroom. It has a new roof, which the seller's paid for, and a large garage. I don't have any pictures of the inside yet, I don't know where my husband put them and he is at work today.

Mike's sister Aubrey and her family came up from Arizona this week with some appliances for us, and we are so very grateful. Now we have to unpack all the boxes and put it all away. Ugh.

We are so grateful for this fall and all that has happened in our lives. Thank you to all those who have prayed for us and supported us in these endeavors.

Stitches

We had an interesting event happen this week. Abigail was over at a friend's house and their dad had given them some gummy spiders from Halloween to eat. He left the kitchen and the two girls decided they needed to cut their gummy spiders. Abigail's friend got a knife and successfully cut hers. She gave the knife to Abigail, who successfully cut her thumb.

I was at home sewing, when the girl's dad walked in, carrying a screaming Abigail. She kept screaming, "I don't want to go to the doctor, I don't want to go to the doctor!"

I didn't quite know what to do. I haven't had a cut that needed stitches, and haven't been responsible for anyone who has needed stitches. After a minute, I calmed down and called Abigail's doctor. They said the doctor could stitch it up for us. I took Abigail, kicking and screaming, to his office. She wasn't distressed at all about cutting her thumb, but about the doctor. She thought he was going to cut her thumb off.

I was able to get her calmed down by the time we got to the doctor, but everytime she thought about the doctor, she'd start crying again. The doctor came in, looked at the thumb, and told her he'd need to do some sewing. After he left, she turned to me looking very concerned, and said, "Is he going to use a sewing machine?"

She was brave and strong as she got the shots to numb her thumb and did great as he gave her three stitches.

All in all, it was a learning experience. Abigail knows not to use sharp knives and that doctors are nice and won't cut your thumb off.

Food Storage

While food storage isn't one of the top 10 things I love, I think it's a great idea. I found this interesting food storage "analyzer". It's through a food storage company to get you to buy their food, but it helps you see how long you could feed your family on what food storage you have, which is very helpful. I have enough grains to feed my family for 3 months, which is a good feeling. Between that and my emergency plan to work at my brother-in-law's dairy in exchange for meat, milk, and eggs if we need to, I think I'm doing good! =) Now I just need a garden.

10 Things I Love- #7

I was waiting to post anything new, because I wanted to keep that paying it forward at the top in the hopes that someone would accept. Alas, there's no faith in my homemaking skills! =)


I love fall! I love the beautiful colors, the crisp, cool weather, and best of all, change in general. I love change when it comes to weather, so spring and fall are always my favorite seasons. They're both full of anticipation of things to come. For fall, it's anticipation of snow, Christmas, and warming up by the fire with hot chocolate. In the spring, it's anticipation of swimming, barbecues, and warmth.

Pay it Forward

... It has to do with GIVING and receiving. Since I'm a lucky recipient, I've promised to "Pay it Forward". The first three (3) people interested in this little game will leave a message on my post. I will then send a handmade gift to those 3 wonderful people within the next year In order to play the game though, you must be willing to keep the spirit alive, and post a "Pay it Forward", and send out 3 handmade gifts to your readers!

10 Things I love- #6

Okay, so I didn't realize ten things I love would be so hard! I'm determined to press on and complete all then things.

I probably should have put this one first, because it is the most important, but I'm doing it now. I love my Lord, Jesus Christ. Sometimes I feel lost in life, but I know that He loves me, like the sheep in the picture, and I know that He will pick me up and care for me.

I know that He knows me and that He came to earth to live the perfect example, to suffer for my sins so that I can repent, and die for me so that I can be resurrected and be with my Heavenly Father again.

10 Things I love- #5

Sorry, I don't have a great picture, but I love my in-laws! I have been so lucky to gain so many wonderful sisters- Elisha, Lesli, Missi, Aubrey, Carli, and Becki. They are all super talented and creative in their own special ways. I love getting together with all of them and talk, play cards, watch movies, and create! I also love spending time with Mike's parents in Midway. They are so gracious and welcoming.