We're all a little Nutty

I have put off posting anything all week because I didn't feel like I had anything blog worthy (says the woman who posted a picture of a kidney bean last time).  So, I decided I'd just write about all the reasons I've had to smile this week.  It is good to remember that there were happy times when we feel overwhelmed with life! 1.  My family got together last Saturday.  Adults went to the temple together while the kids played at my house.  If this kid isn't a poster child for why eternal families are a happy thing, then you must not have a melty heart like I do... "Aunt Lisa, I'm eating my cream!" 2.  Lots of opportunities to reach out and help people.  Hopefully it blesses their lives...because I'm tired! 3.  A husband who will listen when his wife is having an emotional breakdown...all week long.  Although, lest you think he's perfect, this was an actual conversation we had around 11pm earlier this week:  Me- "I need you to t...

This first picture has nothing to do with our recent trip, but I had to post it anyway.  When I was a kid, I used to sit at the dinner table for what seemed like hours, plugging my nose and chewing up small pieces of liver (or some other undesirable item) doused in ketchup, then washing it down with milk.  And I wasn't the picky eater growing up!  The picky eater in my home today has never even smelled liver, let alone had the cruel and unusual punishment of actually being served liver.  However, when we had delicious homemade chili the other night, all he ate was a few carrot sticks and several pieces of cornbread.  He wouldn't even try a piece of meat out of the chili.  So, I finally told him that everyone that had at least TRIED some of the chili could have ice cream for dessert.  Cruel, I know.  But, equally ridiculous that he wouldn't even taste the chili.  And so, we chose a single kidney bean...no meat, no peppers or onions or tomatoes...