WHO TURNED OUT THE LIGHTS??

Last night I was spending a typical evening in my bedroom on the computer, and watching TV. At about 8:20 there was a flicker and all the power went out. About 10 seconds later it came back on again, but within a split second it was off. I could not believe how dark it was. I could not see a thing and immediately thought of the old movie with Audrey Hepburn & George Peppard called "Wait Until Dark". It was a very scary movie in the 70's where the power goes out and Audrey Hepburn is in the house alone....

I felt my way to the kitchen (thank goodness my house is small) and made my way to my trusty emergency drawer where I keep my batteries, candles, lighter, matches, etc. I found the candles but could not find the lighter. I felt around on the counter for my phone and flipped it open so I at least had the light from my phone. I lit the two candles and hurried downstairs to get my flashlight. I opened the front door and was relieved that all the power was out everywhere and it was just not my house.

I talked to a couple of my neighbors and called my friend Pam to see if her power was out (it wasn't) and went back inside where it was warm. I was amazed at the number of candles I have when I started collecting all of them and lighting them. My living room was lit up and I felt secure. I called Megan and talked to her for awhile to kill some time. The power came back on after about an hour.

This morning I found out the cause! CRAZY CRAZY TURKEY!!!

About 17,000 customers of the Sacramento Municipal Utility District in Folsom were without power for slightly less than an hour Thursday night.
The outage was reported at 8:17 p.m. for parts of Folsom that include areas near Blue Ravine Road and Oak Avenue Parkway.
SMUD spokesman Clint Swett said a turkey caused a short in a high voltage line near Folsom Prison. Power was restored to customers at 9:10 p.m.

RaNdOm ThOuGhTs

I am a holiday person. I love Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, Halloween, 4th of July, etc, but.... I have to admit there are two holidays celebrations I could do without: New Years eve and Valentines Day. They depress me.

I am very excited for my favorite shows to start back up:
The Bachelor
Biggest Loser
Greys Anatomy
Desparate Housewives
Glee
Brothers and Sisters
Private Practice
(I know I watch too much TV)

It has been fun to watch the Kings this season. I am back to watching all the games again and it feels good to cheer on the home team!

I used to think the year 2000 sounded so weird and was so far away, but now it is 2010 and I wonder where the time has gone?

I need something to look forward to now that Christmas is over. A new grandchild or an engagement/wedding would be great!

I need to find an old lady exercise program on TV. I want to exercise before work but I can't do the high impact aerobics stuff. My body just can't take it.

Today while we were shopping my friend Pam said: "You know the book Tuesdays With Morey? I need to write a book called Saturdays with Amy" I thought that was pretty funny. Would make for a dull book though.

I started saving my change which I have never done before. I bought a bank that actually counts the change and tells you how much money is in there. I am obsessed with it and can't wait to get change so I can put it in my bank.

Why am I so exhausted every night but the minute I go to bed I am wide awake?

I love the cold weather. I am very content wearing sweats and heavy sox everyday all day.

Peppermint hot chocolate is my new favorite thing.

This year I am going to try very hard to be more positive and optimistic. It won't be easy for me but I am really going to try.....

Some of the Things we did this Christmas.....

Ate at one of our families favorite places for lunch

Saw this movie on Christmas Eve - don't recommend it.
Watched three exciting Kings games

Took Erin to In N Out on the way home from the airport

Saw this movie the day after Christmas - the kids loved it

Went to the temple to do a baptism (my Dad) - Who is that little lady in between those two handsome men. Looks like Amy Roloff from Little People Big World!!

Thank you to Justin & Jordan for being worthy to perform the ordinances for my Dad. It was such a special experience for me and now I can't wait to do the work for many more of my ancestors who are waiting....

Bought a new phone on Christmas Eve. My old one died. It is not fancy, but it works.

Got this new camera from my kids. Mine is pink!

And these new pots and pans. I love them!

AND NOW FOR SOME POST CHRISTMAS STUFF......

My pathetic Christmas tree just before I took it to the garage

The steals I got from TARGET at the 75% off after Christmas sale. All this for $12!

My new purse I bought on the day after Christmas shopping spree

Along with these new pillows for my couch

I have so much trash that it will take at least a month to get rid of it all. I usually only take my trash out once of month!

This ends Christmas 2009. It was great to spend so much time with my kids and grandkids. I loved every minute of it! And now it is so quiet and lonely around here...

Christmas 2009

Erin & Grandma Hedlind
My Mom turned 92 on Dec 17th

Lincoln when he first saw his bat cave

Kristine displaying her (their) new sewing machine. We expect lots of homemade gifts next year!

Justin slaving away over the bacon

Jack & Lincoln with Santa's cookies & milk

Uncle Jordan & Coleman

Jack with Santa's cookies & milk

Cute little Coleman

Jack & Lincoln playing with the Bat Cave

Jordan turns 25!

I cannot believe that is was 25 years ago that I was frantically running around trying to get everything done for Christmas when I went into labor and still kept baking and wrapping until I just could not handle the pain anymore. By the time we got to the hospital I was dialated to 9 and was ready to push. Jordan was born in the labor room because they didn't have time to prep me for the delivery room. It was quite an adventure! We were very surprised and excited to have a baby boy (in those days we were not able to determine whether it was a boy or girl - we just assumed we were having another girl) He was a big (8 lbs 13 oz) healthy boy and we were all thrilled to welcome him into our family!!



As you can tell from all these pictures Jordan is into sports (like you didn't already know that!) The only toy he ever really wanted to play with from the time he was very small was a ball - any kind of ball. The first thing the doctor said when he was born to his Dad was "Now you have someone to watch football with" And a sports enthusiast was born! It was so much fun going to all of Jordan's many sporting events over the years. We always knew what we would be doing every Saturday. I have been to hundreds of games and practices and never got tired of them.

A day on the course....

First soccer team

Another Day on Another Course...

A Blue Jay!

Skinny Skinny Jordi! Folsom High School JV Basketball

Happy Birthday to my very special son who has brought me so much love and happiness over the years. He is a wonderful example to me and I am so excited to be able to spend his birthday with him this year!!

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

I always LOVE looking at pictures of my kids when they were growing up. Christmas always brings back such wonderful memories for me. Here are a few memories I cherish with my children at Christmastime...

Taking them to the mall to see Santa
Cutting down a Christmas tree
Making sugar cookies
School Christmas programs
Ward Christmas parties
Santa Store at school
Driving around to look at lights
Christmas sweatshirts
Christmas specials on TV
Going to the latest Disney movie on Christmas Eve
Candlelight Christmas Eve dinners
Peppermint Ice Cream Brownie Sundaes
Disney ornaments on the tree (this year will be the last one for that)
Opening one gift on Christmas Eve
New Christmas Church clothes

Shauna & Jordan 1989

Sweet little girls 1983

Jordan 1987

Megan & Shauna 1983 - not the best quality but I still think it's adorable!

Me & my girls - This is a classic 80's photo - Check out my perm & Erin's cool bangs. Don't you just love the homemade sweatshirts? They even had real bells sewn them.

Visions of Sugar Plums....

If you ever asked my sweet Dad what he wanted for Christmas, Birthday, Father's Day, etc., he would always say WORLD PEACE. I would wish for that too, but a few of these things are a little more realistic... I can dream!



The Sacramento Temple (I like the rectangle one better but I couldn't find a picture of it.

I have not had new pots and pans for 30 years! I think is about time I get some new ones. I don't cook that much anymore, but when I do it sure would be nice to have some pans that weren't all scratched up!

New pillows for my couch. I want more than one, but you get the idea.

I have a really ugly computer desk that is a hand me down and it would be nice to have a new one.

My digital camera just decided to stop working last week and I am really bummed so this will probably be the first thing I will save up for.

I have not had a bed since I got rid of the famous waterbed about ten years ago. I don't even really need the whole bed, just a headboard would be nice. I need to go garage saleing for one I think. This is from Crate and Barrel and I really like it!

(Stay tuned for some Christmas memories from the past - as soon as I get the pictures scanned I will put them up)