Something's Missing

And yes, we put the Christmas tree up-two weeks ago. It helped me feel better.

Car drive

Over the break we took a quick trip to Idaho Falls. After thirteen hours in the car and a very sore bottom and back we saw this being hauled behind a U-haul. Hmmm...I think the conversation went something like this- Person A, "We are moving and need to put the cat somewhere while we travel." Person B, "Ah-ha! I know, how about the car that is pulled behind the U-haul. We can put it in there without a cage and let it have free range of the car." That cat did not look very happy. I am pretty sure it was hissing at us as we passed.

Did you know there is an Emily Summit somewhere in Oregon?

I am pretty sure it was named after me.

Thanksgiving Break

We spent Thanksgiving at Paul's parents house. It was a very relaxing weekend. On Wednesday night we went to a hockey game. Hockey games are very interesting to me. I don't really know the rules and I am not sure that many people do. My favorite part of the game is watching and listening to the die hard fans. You hear many of them yelling at the players to do this and that (as if the players can hear them through the glass) as if they know hockey like they played it for fifteen years of their life. Do they really know what they are saying? It isn't like football or basketball where everyone knows all of the rules and can help the players along by yelling at them. I guess I will never understand.

Thurday we ate turkey and all of the trimmings. I made some cute, single serving pumpkin pies, no picture, I forgot. There are many things I am thankful for this year. Number one is the Gospel and number two, Paul. He is super great! You may notice that my pictures are clearer and better than ever. That would be Paul. he gave me an awesome camera for my birthday.

Friday morning I went out to brave the crowds. I went to JCPenney for some pants and that was it. It wasn't that bad. I left the house at 7:30 so I guess I wasn't that into the shopping thing this year. There just wasn't anything that I couldn't live without.

Wheel of Fortune

How fun is this to have? For one of my classes we are doing a table in the Commons presenting information on finances, like living frugally, spending plans, and savings. My classmate and I went to the banks in Moscow receiving some awesome donations. We got a ton of to-go mugs, ipod speakers, clocks, piggy banks and so much more. In order to distribute our loot fairly, we thought a wheel of fortune wheel would be fun. I didn't think it was going to happen, but I told my dad about it and in less than an hour I had the wheel in my hands. After a few coats of paint and some nails, this is what I have. I am very excited to use the wheel of fortune for many things!

I can't help myself, I love Christmas!

Last week I walked into Michael's to buy some poster board and it happened. I was overcome with the joy of Christmas. Music, cinnamon scents, lights, trees. I love Christmas! I feel giddy inside when I see a sparkly Christmas card. My eyes light up when I hear "I'll be home for Christmas." I get so excited when I think about setting out our Christmas decorations.

After my initial emotions calmed down a little, Paul reinforced my feelings when we went to the grocery store. He needed a tin of popcorn. You know the ones with Frosty the Snowman or a beautiful winter scene on the side of it. The winter scene spoke to me. I immediately felt the need to listen to Christmas music, so when we got home, I did it! The record has been on ever since. You may not hear it, but it is definately playing in my head.

I suppose I get caught up in some of the commercialism of Christmas, but when I found out that two coworkers don't really like Christmas, I was a little distraut. They feel overwhelmed with satisfying everyones needs during the season. I don't think that is what Christmas is about though. It is about the Savior's birth. A joyous occasion that should be celebrated. And celebrate I will for the rest of the year. Not by being overly commercial, they help get things started, but that is not what it is all about. So, don't be surprised if you hear me humming a Christmas tune or see me walk with a hop in my step. I am in celebration mode, I just can't help myself!