Tarali's Tidbits

Monday, March 24, 2008

Thanks Easter Bunny..... Bawk ....Bawk!!

The annual Easter Egg and Basket Hunt

20 Hidden Baskets + 100 Hidden Eggs = Lots of Chocolate and lots of FUN!

Except for Gregg - Sorry about Stupid Squirrel

Sunday, March 23, 2008

Atonement

New life breaks through the crusted ground. What was once pure white and undefiled, has now turned dreary and dull. Slowly, the warmth sprouts the hope of new life.

Like rain from heaven, drops of blood soak into the thirsty ground. The burden of hard ground, softens. Strength and endurance uncover the buried head. Light is seen, freedom comes, freedom to move, to grow, to blossom. Supernal love fills my soul, warms my heart and I feel new life.

Vibrance!

Sunday, March 16, 2008

NAAAACCCHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Nacho Libre - A man with a nucleus -A man with eagle powers - A man who loves orphans.

Nacho Libre Night. A fiesta of sorts, full of witty one liners, Nacho Libre Music, eagle eggs, taco soup and of course nachos.....couldn't we just like have a salad or something? Everyone also enjoyed caramel popcorn on a stick... everyone except for Jed whose response was "Get that corn out of my face."

The house was full of Lucadors who wanted to get a little taste of the glory just to see what it tastes like.

Rico Suave El Sol, Stampeedo La Cucaracha,

Delicioso Frito Bandito , Flouta Fantastica,

Crushito Helga, Profundo Enchilada,

Babito Loco, Estupendo Amarillo Iceo,

Rapido Cabesa, Grande Frijoles,

Hilariosia Chimichanga, Destructo El Nino,

and little Nora was Fabulosa Huchimama.

We had muy funno!

Nacho's anyone?

p.s. OxooXoOxX

Friday, February 15, 2008

Orchid Winter

I have never been one to wish Winter away, even though Spring is one of my favorite seasons, but as I walked into the Orchid Dynasty, my thrive for color overtook me and I knew that I needed to create a beautiful Spring basket to "warm" up the house. I love those moments that I can sit at the table and look out the window at the unflawed drifts of snow, then turn my head and see the comings of Spring.

Sunday, February 10, 2008

Sunset Alert!

Suuunset Alert! Suuunset Alert!!!!

Monday, February 04, 2008

A Prophet Remembered

For the past couple of years, I have been blessed to serve at the Conference Center as a Guest Service Missionary, but the past couple of days have been the pinnacle of my service. I feel extremely blessed to have been able to serve at the viewing and then the funeral of our dear Prophet, Gordon B. Hinckley. The Conference Center became a sanctuary of reverance and peace as the Prophet was eulogized. President Hinckley always motivated me with his endurance and hard work, his love and charity, and his acceptance of all. His words inspire me to "Stand a little taller", to "do and be a little better", and to "forget myself and get to work". It was said of him "that his heart was so full of faith that there wasn't any room for doubt or fear". After the funeral and grave dedication, the Spirit in the hall was tangible. It literally touched my heart, filled my soul and brought tears to my eyes. Afar off in a section of the hall, soft, ominous voices filled the center with the words "We Thank Thee, Oh God, For a Prophet", for truly we were grateful for this prophet.