Dance Party

Over the MLK weekend we went to St. George and stayed at Grandpa Gary & Roberta's (thanks!) Raymond, Thomas and I enjoyed the 60 degree weather, and Scott enjoyed riding the bike he just finished putting together. One evening we were all watching "Ghost Town," and Ray was watching "Legend" in an adjoining room. Toward the end of the movie Scott got my attention and motioned towards Ray's room. The music coming from it did not sound like "Legend." Upon peeking into the room, we discovered Ray had somehow turned off the movie, and turned on the music. He was all by himself dancing his pants off to "Do you think you're better off alone," and it was hilarious. He was jumping up and down from the bed, shaking his hips and waving his arms, just for the fun of it.

That same weekend he also managed to put the original "Batman" movie into the DVD player. This is significant because he told me he had done it, and I didn't believe him because our "Batman" DVD is one of many in our case that has nothing one the face, just text around the center. I thought the DVD must have had the batman logo, but it didn't.

And finally, in case you were wondering, it is official, I am somebody. We went up to Park City during the film festival to visit my aunt who was in town. As we were walking up Main Street, I saw a man staring at me. As we got closer I noticed he was still staring so I smiled. He said, "What's your name?" and as I instinctively started to answer he said, "Because I recognize you." I then realized what was happening and I laughed and said, "I'm not anybody," to which he replied, "Oh, you're somebody." We walked on while my aunt Lynnie (I love you!) said, "She's somebody to me!" That made my day.

A Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year!

We had a wonderful, if very busy, holiday season. We enjoyed spending time our friends the Paxtons (and Mr. Higginson, of course!), and Raymond couldn't get enough Elise. Candace hosted a lovely Christmas Eve party, after which Raymond was especially sweet while looking out his window for signs of Santa Claus. He cried out "Oh! I saw him! I hear sleigh bells!" In the morning, Raymond and Thomas were both overjoyed with their gifts from Santa, and Thomas was adorable since he was excited over every gift he opened, whereas Ray was not as appreciative of the clothing.

We hope that this New Year is a good one for all. Let us all reach out a little more to our neighbors, let our love for each other be a little greater, and have a greater appreciation for all the blessings in our lives.