there's something to be said about the power of chocolate...

Every week when Madyson and I go to DisneyLand we pass all of these popcorn stands-- kettle corn, caramel corn, regular corn, etc. And every week we comment on how sweet the caramel corn smells and how it makes us sick to our stomachs. And then we start talking about sweets... and then we start talking about chocolate... and then Madyson always says, "Ugh, I want to watch Chocolat with Johnny Depp" and then I always reply, "I've never seen that"...

...Anyway...

Chocolate. What makes it so good? Why is it that the female body CRAVES it like an essential nutrient? Why is dark chocolate like a bandaid for hurt feelings? Don't you think that because chocolate is such a vital part of our dietary needs that it should be low-cal, low-fat? I do.

So for New Years from one of our clients we got six beautiful boxes, see below.



These look like fairly legit gifts!! We were thinking staplers, paper weights, highlighters... No, no. What was in the boxes? The very boxes that were wrapped in heavy duty bubble wrap and thermo-packed? CHOCOLATE. That's right. SIX BOXES. And who do you think has eaten nearly 3 boxes by herself? If you guessed me, consider me offended... but whatever. You're right. It is me...



Little devil morsels. So easy to take one every time you walk by... I'm vowing not to eat any more once I finish this last little box in my series of three. Next time you see me, if I look like three boxes of chocolates smashed into one human body, just be kind and don't say anything, okay? Love you.

we wish you a perry christmas...

I love Christmas at the Perry house. Coming home to a fire and snuggling up in the gold chair and playing pictionary and eating snicker pie... Is there anything better?!?! I really love family time and Christmas break was so fun.



And to top things off, Santa came to visit...



Overall, a great little trip back to the arctic. I'm always especially grateful around the holidays to be blessed with such amazing friends and family. QUALITY TIME :)

something to chew on.

King Benjamin and I were talking tonight....
(Mosiah 5:7-9, 15)

7. And now, because of the covenant which ye have made ye shall be called the children of Christ, his sons, and his daughters; for behold, this day he hath spiritually begotten you; for ye say that your hearts are changed through faith on his name; therefore, ye are born of him and have become his sons and his daughters.

8. And under this head ye are made free, and there is no other head whereby ye can be made free. There is no other name given whereby salvation cometh; therefore, I would that ye should take upon you the name of Christ, all you that have entered into the covenant with God that ye should be obedient unto the end of your lives.

9. And it shall come to pass that whosoever doeth this shall be found at the right hand of God, for he shall know the name by which he is called; for he shall be called by the name of Christ.

15. Therefore, I would that ye should be steadfast and immovable, always abounding in good works, that Christ, the Lord God Omnipotent, may seal you his, that you may be brought to heaven, that ye may have everlasting salvation and eternal life, through the wisdom, and power, and justice, and mercy of him who created all things, in heaven, and in earth, who is God above all. Amen.

fail.

Hahaha-- what the crap was I thinking? Why did I believe that I could do 31 posts in the month of December? Foolish...

So now it's a new year, ya'll. 2010. The year I always used to joke about. I am really happy about embarking on a new year; I always am. I love fresh starts and new beginnings and new feelings and new realizations. I feel really positive about this year and everything that is to come... I have some big plans!

Looking back over the last year, I've realized that the best growing experiences are often the most difficult. I've watched many of my close friends endure some big time trials in 2009-- by observing them and also by cruising over a few bumps of my own, I've learned that the most important thing is to put all your trust in the Lord and to go forward everyday with resolve to do better and be something more...

Apparantly, it's all about progress. Apparantly.

ODE TO YEARS GONE BY:
Breaking out alive, 2005. (high school graduation)
Rockin new kicks, 2006. (i don't know)
Shooting for heaven, 2007. (self-explanatory)
It'll be great, 2008. (i thought this would be 'my year')
This year's mine, 2009. (just to make up for 2008)

.......drumroll, please.........

NO MEN IN 2010. hahaha! (but seriously). Let's do this thing.

happy new year!!!

December 9th

I cannot tell a lie. I love the Jazz. I'm not obsessed, by any means, but I feel like they are a part of my childhood and I feel at home when I watch them play-- therefore, I sport my jersey whenever I watch at home. After all, I was the one who convinced my mom to paint her acrylic nails green and purple during the NBA finals when I was in like, 5th grade.

So. The Jazz were faced up against the L.A. Lakers-- a hated, but worthy opponent. Even though I love my Jazz, I'm not going to lie, I thought they were gonna suffer a smackdown. IF my husband, Kyle Korver, was playing, I wouldn't have been so pessimistic; obviously they would've won...



Madyson came over and we ate yummy Mexican food, knitted some more scarves, and watched the game. The Jazz did an excellent job until the 4th quarter. But I don't hold it against them. Sometimes it's confusing, ya know? Like you know the game is almost over, but you aren't quite sure, so you just stop playing? It happens to the best of us. It happens to me in almost every basketball game I've ever played. Well, I guess the Jazz players just got confused and so they stopped playing. Easy mistake.

December 8th

So I took this beginning sewing class my Junior year at Utah State and by the end of the semester I thought I ruled the world. Basically.



Funny how fast those skills leave you:) Tiffany is like, gung-ho, amazing seamstress and she decided she was going to make a dress for the Christmas cruise!! What a woman... I spent Wednesday the 8th with her, trying to make a homemade dress pattern for her party outfit! It was s short little hangout and we were both freezing the whole entire time because the heater was off, but it was fun and definitely qualifies for my fun activity of the day!!

(She decided to go away from the dress idea, even though it turned out beautifully-- her final product was a STUNNING gold, sequin skirt.)

December 7th

I knit a scarf!!!