Family Portraits

When we were in Utah last Justin Hackworth took a few pictures of us at his studio. I really admire Justin's work. I love his style and I think he's such a talented artist. You can see more of his work at www.justinhackworth.com. You can click on any image to make it bigger.

Cold Mornings

The mornings have been cold. For the past few days when I've turned on the car to heat it up, I've been in awe at the ice on the car window and leaves.

What's still alive in our yard

Hats and Glasses

Life and Death

This weekend we went to Boulder to the funeral of Gordon Lewis. He was my sister-in-law's father, a friend, and also our bishop when Willie started law school. His funeral was inspiring. He had so much character and loved his family. Willie and I both left wanting to be better people.

Today I kept thinking that I have no idea when my life will be over. I want to be thankful for every day and focus on what matters. I was impressed by the love and closeness of the Lewis family and their faith in life after death.

Because life is fragile and death inevitable, we must make the most of each day.

--Thomas S. Monson

Hank's Hospital Stay

Hank had a bad case of croup last week. He had such a hard time breathing that we had an emergency room visit, a hospital stay and an urgent care visit. Here are a few pictures from the hospital. Hank did really well. I slept with him in the tent and he was the sweetest snuggle bunny. His hair is so soft and fussy. As long as he did wake up and see that I was gone, he was content. They gave him apple juice in a bottle when we arrived and he thought that was the great treat ever and has been asking for apple juice ever since.

Cool humidity is supposed to help with the vocal chord swelling. It was loud and cold in there.

Hank got special treatment from me and got to play with my iphone.

We brought in special toys for him and in the morning he was full of energy and having a great time playing.

He didn't like his hospital band.

Remodel Question: Bathroom flooring

Willie and I can't seem to decide on the flooring for our bathroom. The original plan was the 1 inch white hexagon tiles, but then we took up the linoleum floor and the oak is in such good condition. With a little sanding and sealing it would be so beautiful and seamless from the hallway and bedrooms. So now we are going back and forth and feeling like it's a choice between two good things. Of course there is the fear of having wood in a bathroom, but if it's sealed need we worry? Weigh in please. HEre are two inspiration bathrooms to help you visualize what it could look like.

It's hard to see the white hexagon floor in this picture. We have a pedestal sink and this glass kind of shelf and similar sconces. There will be white beadboard on the wall instead of tile.