Christmas 09

I think this will be the most pathetic Christmas post EVER.

Christmas was rough this year... for many reasons, and I slacked in the photo department. (to say the least)

With Aunt Karen's Cancer fight coming to an end, I look back on this season and I am grateful for what I have learned and for the spirit that has been with me. I have never before had such a Christmas season that I have felt the love and support of my Savior. So yes, we had Santa, and parties, and presents, and the kids did not go without, but the most important things that were present in the Bodily home and heart this year could not have been photographed anyway.

I learned during this month of December... that all this worldly stuff and hype is not important.

Next year (or in 10 years) I will not remember what was under the tree, or what my neighbor's gifts were, or what party we were at and what activities we did...

... but I will remember those I love...

... how they make me feel...

... and the relationships I have with them...

Families Are Forever

A Quote...

My blog is seriously neglected. Maybe tomorrow.... But for today... I wanted to share this: "Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it. Sometimes the past is something you just can't let go of, sometimes the past is something we would do anything to forget, and sometimes we learn something new about the past, that changes everything we know about the present."

Auntie K...

... was diagnosed with Lung Cancer today.

We are...

hopeful

scared

humble

positive

supportive

did I mention scared?

.... but ready to stand with her and FIGHT. She has much to live for... and she is loved.

Aussie Dinner

Mom's cousin Phillip and his wife Diana were here from Australia.

We had dinner at The Garden in Salt Lake City. The Garden is located on top of the Joseph Smith Memorial building and it over looks the temple and temple square. It was great to see them again along with some of my aunts and uncles. A nice night and dinner out is always enjoyable too!

Halloween

Trunk or Treat 09

We were in charge of Halloween celebrations this year for Bothwell. We decided on a lighted maze in the park. I think it turned out great and the kids seemed to like it and have fun! We also had a backdrop for pictures and then we just emailed them out to everyone. It was fairly easy with easy clean up! I love fall and the decor... I just wish winter didn't have to follow!

For Halloween this year the kids were....

Kristian was a Pirate

Kassie a Mad Hatter

Kambree a Witch

Gage was Spiderman

Hey Punkin'!

The Annual Thurgood Family Pumpkin Carving

Mountain Green Fire Station

Monday October 26th

Larsen's and Thurgoods

ALWAYS a good time!

Mission

We had the opportunity to attend the closing night of the Musical a friend of ours wrote, produced, & directed in Salt Lake City.

Not only was it a great family night, but it was an AWESOME musical.

Wow... some people get all the talent. :)

The Bodily's with Jed & Tiffany Christensen

Mission: The Musical

In the words of Dr. Seuss:

You have brains in your head,

You have feet in your shoes.

You can steer yourself any direction you choose!

Where ever you fly,

You'll be the best of the BEST,

Where ever you go, you will top all the rest!

Thanks Jed! We're looking forward to witnessing what you will accomplish!