In the back of my mind

Projects in the back burner of my mind:

I like the idea of something like this for my wall... it's like the tetras game.
I would like to start a creative journal like this:

Thanksgiving at the Wilsures

We had a small little Thanksgiving at our house with our friends: Carrie, Nick, his girlfriend Cincere and her friend Dario. We had the traditional thanksgiving Dinner (minus the Turkey of course) and of course I made my pumpkin pie, which I though turned out nicely. Taylor and I made most food, but everyone brought something little extra to eat. After dinner we watched a few movies and Austin joined us for that part. It was a pretty mellow, relaxing day.

Elliott at 6 months

Elliott is half a year old! He isn't a huge roller, but he is kicking his legs out like he is trying to crawl. He is very interested in toys right now and his favorite is the stuffed rat. He loves to sleep with the blanket over his head!

Spirituality

I don't usually talk about spirituality with others. It's always felt like such a personal experience and trying to explain it to others seems to just marginalize my spirituality. All my life I felt there was a difference between practicing a doctrine and experiencing my spiritual side, sometimes these two would coincide and other times they would not. Of course at a young age I couldn't explain this, but now I understand what that feeling is for me.
Spirituality for me comes with the experience of being one and whole with everything. Situations where I feel separate, individualized and more special than others seem to diminish my spiritual experience. I think this is why being in the wilderness and outdoors brings such peace and happiness inside myself. This is where I feel most connected to everyone and everything. Also this would explain my career choice since it is all about relationship with others.

Anyway, what triggered this thought was as I was driving to work today Neil Young's song "When God Made Me" came on. I think the lyrics to his song really sums up how I feel about religion versus spirituality (except for the "he" part, ha!).

When God Made Me lyrics:

Was he thinkin' about my country

Or the color of my skin?

Was he thinkin' 'bout my religion

And the way I worshipped him?

Did he create just me in his image

Or every living thing?

When God made me

Was he planning only for believers

Or for those who just have faith?

Did he envision all the wars

That were fought in his name?

Did he say there was only one way

To be close to him?

When God made me

Did he give me the gift of love

To say who I could choose?

When God made me

Did he give me the gift of voice

So some could silence me?

Did he give me the gift of vision

Not knowing what I might see?

Did he give me the gift of compassion

To help my fellow man?

When God made me

My Birthday and Halloween pictures

Here are pictures from my birthday/halloween party:

Chewbacca and Princess Leia

Taylor Made me dirt cake....mmmmmm

Here is some advice, don't rip a mustache off your babies lip!Justin as an urban hunterAmanda, The Lost polar bear and EthanTwo good looking women

Kelly and Carmen came to Denver for a birthday suprise!

Cecilia and Elliott

Jodanna and Akio The Red Hot Chili Pepper Family

Lyndsay and Scott

Me and Taylor

Carmen was so excited to cuddle with Elliott

We make such a cute couple

Family Photo

my two mustache boys

Thanks everyone for making it such a great 30th b-day for me. And thanks for all the phone calls and birthday cards!

First 30th b-day present.........

I came home from a snowy day at work to a package from Salt Lake City that was sitting on the counter. It had to be a gift but what could it be.......

PARTY RATS!!

For night Blogging

So that is what I did.....

I love them!

Thanks Kris and Bailey!

Elliott at 5 months

Can you believe he is 5 months! He has started to roll over on his own, he started eating solids, he love squash and sweet potato! Elliott laughs all the time. This will be his first Halloween and I can't wait to get pictures of him in his costume. Taylor and I think he looks a little like grandpa Dan in his 5 month picture!