Gratitude

This last week has been kind of a stressful one for Clint and I. No need for the details, because I know we all have struggles in our life. But I want to say how grateful I am for friends who care and loves us no matter what is going on in our lives. I am grateful for Audrey's example of posting weekly the things she is grateful for. I have many things to be grateful for: health, the gospel of Jesus Christ, family, friends, a home, a comfortable bed, warm showers, knowledge, opportunities to learn and grow, the sunshine and talents. I hope that no matter what is going on in my life I will recognize the blessings and where they come from.

The Truth about the current financial crisis.

It's hard to believe that so many people were not fully informed of this, and that those involved were elected to office again.

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The Dentist...Oh No!!

9:07 AM by Serena 5 comments
Going to the dentist is not my favorite thing. The Welker family has not been for a couple of years. Last night we took the plunge and went. Mitch was the only one who passed with flying colors. Tayler has 4 cavities, I need 3 crowns and also have a new cavity. Yeah! (NOT) and Clint also needs a crown and they need to do a special deep cleaning on his teeth. Just when you think life couldn't get harder. You go to the dentist. We all need to follow the poster at the left and brush and floss more often!!


Quilt Giveaway

As most of you know I love quilts. I ran across this quilt giveaway. Check out the website to enter. You could have a quilt without all of the work. Here is the site .http://oldredbarnco.blogspot.com/2008/11/win-1-of-3-quilts.html

Tagged Again.

First of all I have to apoligize to my cousin Jessica. This is the second time she has tagged me, I haven't been checking her blog like I should She has the cutest family. I miss spending time with her!
I was tagged again this time by Jessica, and this time what you do is go to your picture file and pick the 4th folder and the 4th picture in it and explain.
This picture was taken on Briana's graduation day. This is Briana with her younger sister Tayler. Taken June 2008.
I am tagging Kristen, Shantel, Andrea, Audrey, Jodell, Angie Delong, Lorinda, Danielle, Camille, and Linda Holt.

Tag your IT.......

1:46 PM by Serena 1 comments
So thanks to Kristen you get to hear some of my random thoughts.

1. Post the rules on your blog
2. Write 6 random things about yourself
3. Tag 6 people at the end of your post
4. If you are tagged, just do it, and pass the tag along!

1. I am so grateful for family and friends. I have the greatest kids on the earth. I love spending time with my family. I only wish some of my siblings were as happy as I am.

2. I hope one day to return to Italy. We found the best pizza place there. When I went to visit Clint we ate there 4 nights in a row.

3. How come 2 of my children are so stubborn and then the other 2 are so good? Maybe we all have a Laman and Lemuel in our families.

4. Which hair dye will actually last longer? I keep using Revlon but seems to fade withing a couple of weeks.

5. I am working on projects for my sisters for Christmas. It is hard to know if they will like what I make or if I should just buy a gift card.

6. I often wonder how many games of bubble shooter I can play before my boss catches me. I have been lucky so far. By the way bubble shooter is the best game ever!

Tag your are it: Lorinda, Shantel, Jodell, Jessica, Camille, Danielle, Andrea, Angie Delong, Audrey

Please play along, I get bored at work!!

The Giver, Gathering Blue, Messenger


I have recently finished reading this series of 3 books by Lois Lowry. I had many recommendations to read this set and I am so glad I did. All 3 of these books are under 200 pages and are very easy to read and you don't want to put them down. I liked them so much that I purchased all 3 from ebay. I want my children to read them. I don't know if I could pick one as my favorite. If you have read this series, let me know which was your favorite and why.