WHY MEN ARE NEVER DEPRESSED:
Men Are Just Happier People--
What do you expect from such simple creatures.
Your last name stays put.
The garage is all yours.
Wedding plans take care of themselves.
Chocolate is just another snack.
You can be President.
You can never be pregnant.
You can wear a white T-shirt to a water park.
You can wear NO shirt to a water park.
Car mechanics tell you the truth.
The world is your urinal.
You never have to drive to another gas station restroom because this one is just too icky.
You don't have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on a bolt.
Same work, more pay.
Wrinkles add character.
Wedding dress $5000. Tux rental-$100.
People never stare at your chest when you're talking to them.
New shoes don't cut, blister, or mangle your feet.
One mood all the time.
Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat.
You know stuff about tanks.
A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase.
You can open all your own jars.
You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness.
If someone forgets to invite you, he or she can still be your friend.
Your underwear is $8.95 for a three-pack.
Three pairs of shoes are more than enough.
You almost never have strap problems in public.
You are unable to see wrinkles in your clothes.
Everything on your face stays its original color.
The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades.
You only have to shave your face and neck.
You can play with toys all your life.
One wallet and one pair of shoes -- one color for all seasons.
You can wear shorts no matter how your legs look.
You can 'do' your nails with a pocket knife.
You have freedom of choice concerning growing a moustache.
You can do Christmas shopping for 25 relatives on December 24 in 25 minutes.
No wonder men are happier.
(from Noelle, Brennon's mom- Seth and my friend's from Alaska)
We are in our new house as of Thursday. It is just walls and walkways of boxes, but I am getting through them as fast as possible. We went on a walk after church and dinner to see the train at the neighbor's house. We were told that Sunday after dinner, he lets the neighborhood kids ride on it. Yeah, that's right, our neighbor has a train that goes around his and his brother's house that we can all ride on. So on our walk through "Pleasantville" or "Leave it to Beaver" (depending on your generation), we met the rest of the entire street. We stopped to talk to Dee and her policeman husband and as the rest of the neighbors saw us, they all came over to say hi and call over anyone else around to make introductions. As we were visiting, the kids came running over to say Jeff, the train brother, said they could ride on it. So we spent the rest of the evening riding the train. The kids, of course, had a blast and I took a ride too. This is going to be our new Sunday evening activity with our neighbors. We really are blessed when we listen to the Spirit! I am so grateful the Lord helped us choose this home.
Mom and I just stopped to visit Cove Fort. What an amazing place! We first watched a video about how it came to be. Brigham Young wrote a letter to President Hinkley’s grandfather who was almost finished settling Coalville that he needed him to go build a fort. Ira wasn’t much for writing and simply told the messenger to pass on the message that he would be there on the appointed day. He left his family and went by himself to begin work. What faith and courage! I hope I am that faithful and obedient when the Lord calls me! At the end, we heard President Hinkley speak and I forgot how much I miss him. I can’t wait to be with him again and feel his spirit and love. We looked at all the different rooms and there is such a spirit of family and hard work. It was amazing what that family could accomplish- the gardens, the milk from 30 cows (that was the 11 year old daughter’s job) and butter, the wash and feeding up to 30 people a day using her good silver and linens (which she then had to wash). The mom made at least five huge loaves of bread a day without a mixer. I wonder if I used my time more wisely what amazing things I could accomplish. Moving is always a great chance for a new start- I am going to use my time more wisely to accomplish more of what the Lord would have me do. I am also going to minimize and simplify my worldly possessions. I have too much that I don’t need and that simply brings disorder and chaos into our home. Cleanliness is next to Godliness. The house of God is a house of Order. Plus, it is such a beautiful place with trees and grass. The Lord’s places have such a peace about them. I want my home to be a place of peace and love for my family.
... hope you have a "awesome" Father's Day!...
Seth made this for Daddy because I suggested making something creative for Father's Day. He made a picture of us at Swan Lake feeding the ducks and jump roping (they bought the jump ropes with their own money). It loooks just us! Our clothes, the big tree, the bench with the bread and cheerioes on it... The "lake" is made with toothpaste. That was all his idea because he wanted to be creative. I did suggest covering it with plastic wrap, but he was very involved. They love making pictures and present for Adam.
