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So my adorable woman, who spends half her waking hours out on Rhapsody creating the playlist for her life, has created a blog. You need to check it out. She waxes philisophical about some of it. It's very cute.

Garth

A little Forks anyone....

Once upon a time on March 28th of this year we were driving home from our trip to California on my birthday. It was an all day drive with not much room for stopping to celebrate so Garth, who was feeling bad about the circumstances, asked me what I wanted for my birthday. I told him I wanted to read Twilight to him while he drove so he could get a glimpse into something I loved. He was very happy to have something that would make me happy so he eagerly agreed. About 5 hours later when we were stopped out of gas on the Las Vegas freeway (and listening to Twilight was now interesting and not a duty) Garth again was feeling bad about my birthday.

I told him I would love to go to Forks, WA with my Edward (that is Garth in case you were confused and Forks is where the books take place for the Twilight impaired).(OK I don't think it was that cheesy but the sentiment was the same.) Being the trip kind of guy that he is (and glad that I was referring to him), he again agreed eagerly.

About three weeks ago he made good on his promise and I could not have asked for a better present!!!!! We drove around and looked at the scenery while listening to the Twilight books on CD.It was GORGEOUS!!! So much more vivid and beautiful than I even imagined! As an added bonus Garth fell in love with it too. (Still nursing Will or else he would definitely not have been invited.) So we saw & took pictures of all the sights!

Port Angeles, where we had Italian...

We went out to LaPush ...

Rialto Beach was Garth's favorite . . .

And First Beach . . .
We hiked through the forest...

We had a great time and highly recomend the trip to anyone. We hope to go back with or without the kids soon!

Brit

A little A of F 13 . . .

So, I came across a book that has helped me more with my golf game than anything I've studied in 3 years of trying to be a better golfer. Steve Williams, caddie to Tiger Woods, recommends that in order to execute a perfect golf swing you have to not make any value judgements on the situation you've gotten yourself into on the course, but clear your mind of conscious thought to allow your subconscious to take all variables into consideration and create the ideal swing for what's at hand. He indicates that any specific idea of the individual that creates conscious thoughts or pressure to perform are the reason why more people aren't great golfers. The ability is there already for those who have a basic understanding of the golf swing, but the desire to execute great swings are hampered by an inability of adults to give up thoughts like "what will my friends think if I screw up", or "this is a crappy place for my ball to be". Adult golfers are so affected by what people are going to think that it stymies ability. This is why kids are unhampered by failure - they don't put value judgements on them - they allow their entire brain to receive the data and execute better next time. If this wasn't the case, my baby Will would sit down a cry when he fell down the first time and never learn to walk. As it happens, he cries if he's scared or hurt, but doesn't worry what we thought of him falling on his butt. To this point, that's why adults say you can't learn once you get to a certain age. Really we all have the ability to continue learning how to be great, but decide we care more about what people think than learning something new.

The reason I'm sharing this on the blog is not just because I'm excited about learning how to be a better golfer, but because his book is the best "how to" idea on how to become more like a child than anything I've ever come accross reading church books. That doctrine is smattered throughout the Book of Mormon and Bible and I've heard a bunch of people from the pulpit say become more like a child, and I've felt the Spirit tell me what they were saying was true, but I've never had any great ideas on how I might do this. This book is full of great ideas on how to do it! Nothing has ever resonated quite like the advice Stevie gives for golf. The thing is there are wide applications of this true principal outside of the game. I already thought of a bunch, including some that will make me a better husband, dad, and provider.

Anyway, if you don't catch the spirit of my post, hopefully you had a good laugh over it. That would have made it worth it. No matter how you take it though, the book is $14 at Hastings and I recommend it to you all.

Emma's Baptism

I just thought I'd post some pictures from Emma's baptism for those of you that couldn't make it. Emma looked so cute and grown up!

Emma- Your Uncle Greg and Aunt Melinda are so proud of you for making the choice to be baptized. How awesome is it that you now have the Holy Ghost with you always?! I know that even at your sweet age, he can and will help you and guide you whenever you need him. What a special gift! It makes me so happy to know that you and your older cousins have that protection. You were just a teeny-tiny thing when Greg and I got married almost 7 years ago. As we have grown, you have occupied a special little place in our hearts. We love you so much and know your Heavenly Father loves you too. Thanks for letting us be a part of your special day!

Emma Baptism Day Info

Hey all! Last second again I am afraid but here is the schedule for tomorrow for anyone who needs it:

4:00- Baptism and Confirmation at Kuna Stake Center
(Directions: Come like you were going to our house. After going over the railroad tracks on Swan Falls immediately turn RT on Shortline. Follow that road for a long time(sorry I don't pay attention to how many miles) until you get to Black Cat Road and the Stake Center is there on the left hand side. (turn left on Black Cat)

Afterwards (not sure what time it will be done) please come back to our house for dinner and dessert.

No need to bring anything!
We love you all!!! We are extremely excited for our sweet daughter's big day!

BRIT