Table for Eight

This Sunday as I was leaving church, I had an exchange with our Bishop (clergy) that left me feeling so optimistic, I just have to blog about it--in hopes that it may help you feel optimistic, too. You see, this summer has been a real Mountain-Top and Valley summer for our family. We've had some of the best times (Mountain-Tops), but also faced some real hardships (Valleys).  And I think it's safe to say as for me and mine, we prefer the Mountain-Top experiences. Ha. So, moving on ... my point! As I was leaving church Sunday, probably looking a little less than my perky self, our Bishop came up to me and simply said, "We'll get through this." We'll get through this. And that was it. That was all that needed to be said.  Those four little words gave me such relief. You see, he's right: we aren't alone in our troubles. Our friends and family are here to help us journey through. And although things may  not be perfect, we will get throu...

(c) The Color Run, 2012. Okay, it's not too often that I tell people "Here's what ya gotta do ...." So, when/if I ever do give advice, it's about something I really believe it. Something I kinda love. And here are 3 Things I Kinda Love.  They make me smile. And I hope they make you smile, too. 1. The Color Run. (c) The Color Run, 2012. Our friends Seth and Angie work with this incredible RACE called "The Color Run." If you haven't heard about it yet, you soon will. It's a 5K run/race with a twist--at each kilometer a different color  of "magic pixie dust" is blasted at the runners (all 100% safe and natural). It is a pretty incredible concept. And the organizers are people you just WANT to support; they're great people. (Pssst: They have races all over the country--from New York to Idaho--so there's probably one near you.) Isn't that awesome? (Yes.) Click on the photo below for more info ...