10 things to do with a paper towel roll

More specifically, things that toddlers love.

1. Decorate it and use it as a princess/prince scepter.
2. Blow through it like a trumpet.
3. Use it as a spyglass while playing pirates.
4. Use it as a tunnel for toy cars.
5. Use it as the center pole of a doll's tent.
6. Put a Dixie cup on the end and take turns blowing it off.
7. Use it as the towers of a cardboard castle.
8. Race marbles through it.
9. Use it as a baton and have a parade.
10. Tape 2 together and make googly-eyed goggles.

Merry Christmas!

Today is Christmas day, and we are having a blast! We are in Tulsa visiting our families, relaxing, and stuffing ourselves with delicious food! Last night was the annual O'Dell Christmas Eve Grandkids party, which was a huge hit! Expect lots of pictures soon!
I love today! Not because we get to open presents and eat a fabulous turkey dinner, even though those things are wonderfully fun. I love today because it is the day we celebrate Christ's birth.
I love the story of the birth of our Lord, I think it's one of my favorites. There's something so beautiful about the Savior of the world bring born in a stable while angels sing in the heavens. I am grateful that I live in a country that allows me to celebrate this day with my family.

The Church has released some great new videos about the birth of Christ, this one is my favorite. They are found at www.lds.org

Oh, Harry.

I'm watching Harry Potter and Deathly Hallows part 2 for the second time.

Best. Movie. Ever.

Monday Night Fever

Stayin' Alive from kathleen rawlinson on Vimeo.

a conversation

Portia to me:

"I'm Dora.

You're Boots."

possessed

When I was little, I had a problem taking pictures. I always had some weird look on my face. See for yourself:

My family called that one my possessed face.

(nice Pocahontas shirt Carrie)

Unfortunately, it still happens every now and again.

Eeesh.

Sadly, when I was looking for pictures for this post, I found probably 200. And these are not the worst ones. By any means.