Guess Who’s Here?

Do you remember this guy? No?  Here, let me refresh your memory. This is what he looked like the last time I saw him almost three months ago. Big difference, isn’t it?  I’ve missed him so much. And I’ve missed his parents too. They’ve only been gone for the summer, but it’s just not been the same without them nearby. [...]

The End of An Era

For the past 10 years or so my sister and I have lived near each other.  It started in Utah when we were both in college – she at Brigham Young University (go Cougars) and me at University of Utah (Utes all the way).  I mention the team references because in Utah the BYU vs. [...]

I Have An Announcement

Remember how I’ve mentioned this little girl before, also known as my sister?  In fact, I’ve talked about her quite a bit here, here and here.   This same little girl who grew up to become this woman and later… the wife of this man. And now, in a few short months, she will also become a mother for [...]

Monday Musings: Guest Post

A special treat on this Monday morning, a guest post from my dear sister, otherwise known as the Wife of Odie. Enjoy! There I am, catching some much needed sleep. It’s tough being a five-year-old and you have to catch any sleep you can get. Especially when you’re the youngest child. All that adoration really wears [...]

Monday Musings: An Eye-Opening Experience

I had one of those eye-opening experiences yesterday.  You know the ones, where you suddenly realize that either you’ve changed or things around you have changed without you noticing.  It happened while I was at church.  I went through the meeting like I normally do – I bowed my head during the opening prayer and [...]

My Sister’s Wedding (Pt.1)

If you’ve read this blog at all in the past couple of months, then you know that my sister’s wedding was this past weekend.  You also know how much I was looking forward to it.  What you probably don’t know, is how much work was involved.  I actually did not know myself until a few [...]

A Little Friday Gratitude – Little Sis

My sister is getting married tomorrow.  My little sister, the one who is 11 years younger than me.  The one whose diapers I changed when she was a baby and whose hand I held when she was scared.  The sister who has grown into a beautiful woman of whom I am proud to be related. [...]

Engagement Pictures

Monumental event this weekend – the taking of my sister’s engagement photos.  It’s hard for me to believe that she is going to be getting married soon.  I can still remember feeding her as a little kid. But kids grow up and my sister is no exception.  I’m just happy that she’s found such a great [...]