The Little Things in Life

It's the little things in life that make being a parent so special. Tonight I took my daughter to Temple Square. We walked around and saw the Christmas lights. It was very fun just to do something simple for my youngest child. She never had the chance to see the Christmas lights at Temple Square old enough that she could remember it. I'm glad that she will be able to remember this Christmas season with me and be able to appreciate the simple things about Christmas such as the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Often times, we spend so much time focused on the things of this world, That we failed to see that which is most precious right in front of our faces. I hope this Christmas each of you will find the simple joys in Christmas and not be so caught up in giftgiving, commercialism and, keeping up with the Joneses that you feel that the Christmas spirit has left you. Merry Christmas to all and have a Happy New Year!

So You Think You Know Cacti?

Cactus is one of my hobbies because I guess I have a knack for pain. I mainly have cold hardy cacti and yucca. I have a few that are not. One of the most interesting things that I have seen is that a few plants that I have that are not to go below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, are actually doing better than I thought given the circumstances.

Beggars can't be choosers so they say. I disagree. I have them stored in a garage to keep them out of the north wind and we have had unusually warm weather lately.

So time will tell if my old office plants will really survive the cold months ahead, but so far so good.