EdwardsFamily: Something Funny comes this way part 1

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Something Funny comes this way part 1

I used to think I was a funny, even clever writer like Erma Bombeck. As I've aged my story isn't very funny and others lives are much more exciting. And I'm not a good writer at all pfh! What was I thinking?? I think Erma was always honest and I've always thought the truth holds the greatest humor. As I put my memoirs on paper (ok not paper but in sentences in my online journal) I'm amazed at the amount of humor there is in my past.
Here are few things I tend to laugh about now.
I know how to milk a goat and a cow. Not at the same time mind you- but I could get milk if needed! Being a city girl this was quite an accomplishment and one I was totally embarrassed by- just having the knowledge made me feel dorky. It made me feel like I could have been Laura Ingalls BFF. Speaking of Little House on the Prairie, my two favorite shows when I was about 9 were Daniel Boone and Gillian's Island. Of course as puberty set in those changed to the Monkey's and Solid Gold and Soul Train. I thought I was quite the dancer. Thank goodness there isn't much home movie footage of that stage. I've found one way to totally embarrass my kids. It's to dance and then Dance in front of their friends- oh yeah that gets them!...currently I'm trying to learn the Hoedown Throwdown (the video is free on iTunes) I'm sure my kids will die when I master it and dance in front of their friends this summer!
Enough for now- more later

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fRiT05TWwE

Our Family Mission Statement

We recognize and respect that we have come from different backgrounds and upbringings
But that we are now united as one, with common goals and visions. We share an eternal bond That enables us to communicate honestly and openly in all issues. We are each other's greatest strength, comfort and encouragement.
Together we have a home of Love, harmony, cleanliness and learning, One to which we want to come back to each day and where family, friends and neighbors
Can come and feel comfort and peace; our doors are always open. The way we live our lives invites the spirit to dwell here. We turn our back to all influences that would cause the spirit to leave our minds, our Hearts and our home. We seek goodness in all situations and people, constantly keeping our eyes and hearts open to others in need, most specifically our extended families, which we hold dear.
We wish to instill in our children Unconditional love, respect, happiness and integrity And understand that we must first embody these qualities ourselves. Our ultimate goal is to return to our Heavenly Father together -- a complete family -- And we strive to instill in each this sense of unity. We strengthen and encourage each other so that each person has the capacity to gain a sense of self and individual worth from within themselves, independent of all outside influences.
As a family, We eat together, pray together, study and ponder the scriptures and gospel together, attend church together and laugh together.
We know when to work, when to play and when to relax. Most of all, we know each other. We know how to make each other smile and laugh And we are constantly seeking opportunities to do so. Our greatest legacy will be that we loved each other well.