Rental Children?

We are "renting" our nephew Aaron today...what better way to try children out than renting them first? his is actually making good on a Christmas present promise to spend time with him. We already successfully rented his older sister and brother over the last few months. We plan to go see lots of planes and maybe even some trains. Maybe we can even start our own rental children business.....

Magical Memories

As many of you know I work at the happiest place and we are encouraged to make these things that disney calls Magic Memories. Basically, it's when you do something for a guest that they did not expect. usually it's happens when you give them a plush or give them some "fastpasses" to help them out with thier day. But sometimes a Magic Memory can mean as much to you as it does to the guest.
Today I met a little 4 year old girl name Gina (name has been changed). She was so sweet and she was there celebrating her 5th birthday that would be coming up in a week or so. I decided to search through some books that we have for guests to look at and give her one. I found the perfect book it was called, Ms. batsy's Kindergarten. I walked up to her with the book in my hand and sat down next to her. I told her that since was going to be turning 5, she would probably be going into kindergarten soon and I wanted her to not be afraid. She said thank you (like all little girls do) and she told me that she wanted to turn off the t.v that she was watching and read it now. I asked her if she would like me to ask her mom to read it to her, she nodded her head "No."
I asked her if she wanted her aunt to read it to her.
She said, "No'
Well, " i said, "who would you like to read it to you then?"
she looked at me shyly and pointed to me.
I was slightly taken a back, but how could I say no to this sweet princess. we read the story while her mother watched us with a big grin on her face. I could tell, that like me, she wanted to remember this tender moment.
After, we finished the story Gina came up to me and asked me to sign her book. can you imagine me, signing a little girls book. I'm going to be part of her memories of disneyland.

I love Magical moments like these they remind me why life is worth living.
People say that everyone anymore is out for number one, most of the time that might be true.
but I think that maybe all the world needs is a few more magical moments to remind us , that there is hope, and how powerful one kind moment can be. So, anyone that is out there reading this (bob) go out and make a magical moment for someone else. Let them know that you were thinking of them. Share a little love...there's a song in there I know it.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

Grand Californian Stay

So, back in March Tiffany and I got to stay in the Grand Californian Hotel-where she works-because she had won a contest. It was awesome! They upgraded us to one of their presidential suites, and treated us like royalty! Besides being huge, having its own kitchen, and three or four bathrooms, an office, a huge TV, a patio with a view of California Adventure, it was awesome in every sense of the word to boot!

Enjoy!

RAM in a thicket

Just thought I'd share....My computer works now, thanks to more RAM, and yes I did it myself! Okay I'm done.

April Already?

So I know April is already half gone, but better late than never. :)Life has been good for us, especially as I realize how good. The good moments in every day are often overlooked, and really dwarf the occasional negative ones. So, life is good, and smile!

Here are some random pictures for your enjoyment.



This is Lake Perris...which we live right in front of. We'd have a lakefront house if it wasn't for the mountains. :)

No, she's not shooting me, this is a birthday present of Tiffany's.

Rachel and Spencer came down, so I met them and Laura and Cody and all the kids at Disneyland one morning. Sadly, I couldn't stay. It was fun to see them though!

And, the everpresent Mugsy. We love her mostly, and tolerate her sometimes, like when she chews cords to electric blankets. :)

All is well is Laneyland, so till we blog again...

Happy St Patrick's Day

So I departed from the traditional dyed green grilled cheese to a lovely meal of corned beef cabbage provided by my lovely wife. It was really good.

Other than that, we haven't been up to much. I'm still looking for a closer job and Tiffany is still with Disney. We love all our friends and family and welcome visits anytime.

Happy St Patrick's Day to everybody!

TV B Gone Part Deux

So, it has been interesting to adjust to the quiet in the house. I admit to a certain longing to plop on the couch and turn on the noise, but then I find a good book or actually sit and talk with my wife. (Shocking I know.) In fact, I now find myself wondering why it took as long as it did. I have even found time to read the scriptures more.

I say found time...but the time was always there. I just wasted it before. I have come to realize more and more that my life is all about perception...which can be a nasty word-just ask Tiffany about Disney perception. But, as I focus more on my Savior and less on myself, I find more peace, I find insights from passages of scripture I have read may times before, and I find a renewed focus on the important things in life. I also find more communion with the Holy Ghost. Of course, that I usually manage to drive away in the next moment of imperfection, but I am finding more and more of those fleeting moments. God is good. He lives and He sent his Son to earth for me. They truly did appear to Joseph Smith to restore Their Church, which is directed under Christ by a living prophet today, Thomas S Monson. The Book of Mormon is true. This I know not of myself, but by the Spirit.

I wax a tad philosophical, but there it is. All from no TV. Who knew?