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Thank you.  

Distracted Sighs

You (and by you, I mean anyone who actually reads this little blog of mine) know those days where you seem to only go through the motions of the day?  You are distracted and something or someone is on your mind?  You aren't really sad, just meLANcholy because there are a couple things that are or are not happening in your life?  Ha.  Well, that is sorta how my day has gone today.  Laugher and smiles came easily, but in the quiet moments when I was just sitting and doodling at work, or driving, or cooking dinner; just about every other exhale turned out to be a rather large, much need SIGH.

Sighs can be very different, I have discovered.  There are the "hot breath" sighs of anger, or jealousy, or annoyance (like the ones that escape when you have just received an extra hard load of homework).  Then, there are the "relaxed and completely content" sighs (like the ones that come when you are sitting in a pool chair by the ocean in Hawaii).  The next one,  not to be confused with the "completely content" sigh because it is in some ways very similar, is the "twitter-pated" sigh (like the ones that slowly sneak out of tender grin while you are twisting your spaghetti at dinner but not eating it, and your dad asks, "Hannah, are you in love?"  Or, they often come when you are...say...being very kindly and adorably cuddled by a boy who makes you believe in everything good).  Yeah, you know the ones.  Back on subject!  See?  Distracted!  Haha.  The sighs that have come from me today have been both the "disappointment" sigh (like the one that comes when you get a text message...but its just from your school's institute), and the "distracted" sigh (like the one that comes when you are in a place or situation that you would just rather not be in, and you are either not thinking at all, or you are thinking of and imagining yourself in a much more pleasant place).
Sooo....yeah!  I bet there are many more sighs that I have also experienced, but these ones are the ones that come to the top of my head at the moment.  That was a very long explanation of how I have felt a little bit today.  Do you have those days?  Please tell me you do.
Maybe now I will go sit in the hot tub, or find me a nice boy to cuddle ;).  Haha switch up the sighs a bit!  Can't ever forget that life is good, eh?  Cuz it is.
Have a good night!  I wish you the best of sighs.

Harry Potter 7.2

MIDNIGHT SHOWING, BABY!!!!!!  Okay, it was the 12:35 showing.  It was still just as fun.  Thanks to our good friend, Krista Davies, we were able to join the Davies and Jolley families in this fun-filled, epic event!  At first I wasn't planning on dressing up, but Adam begged me, and suggested I use my graduation robe for a quidditch-player robe.  Done!!  So, about an hour later, a graduation robe + a cricket machine and vinyl sticker stuff + dad's old work goggles = the coolest home made quidditch outfit ever!!  I was pretty stoked.   See for yourself!

I like the number 11.  So I was it.  

Adam was James Potter

Complete with tights and broom.

So excited for it to start!!!!

 See?   Very fun.  So, now for the movie.  Oh.  My.  Heck.  Can you say amazing?  Yes.  You can.  They nailed it right on the head!  I loved it!!  Don't judge me, but I did indeed cry.  So good.   I am so bummed that it is over though!  This has been a continuous thing for the majority of my life.  Now what?   I can say one thing, for sure.  I will most definitely raise my children on Harry Potter one day.   

It's been real, HP.  

Created for Greater Things # 2 and # 3.

"What is the best that lies within us?  Of how much are we capable?  None of us yet know.  An old Arabic legend tells of a rider finding a spindly sparrow lying on its back in the middle of the road.  He dismounted and asked the sparrow why his feet were in the air.


Replied the sparrow, 'I heard the heavens were going to fall today.' 
'And I suppose you think your puny bird legs can hold up the whole universe?' laughed the horseman.
'Perhaps not,' said the sparrow with conviction, 'but one does whatever one can.'"

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"In the gospel of Jesus Christ you have help from both sides of the veil, and you must never forget that.  When disappointment and discouragement strike - and they will - you remember and never forget that if our eyes could be opened we would see horses and chariots of fire as far as the eye can see riding at reckless speed to come to our protection.  They will always be there, these armies of heaven, in defense of Abraham's seed."  


:)

GOODBYE wisdom........teeth, that is.

Why am I documenting this horrible event that is not lovely or picturesque in any way shape or form?  Just because I am a geek like that.  Plus, come on.  I am not so insecure as to not be able to laugh at it.  Laugh along, I say.  Laugh!  Oh, also I think I am going through lack-of-facebook withdrawals, and am spending more time blogging the meaningless things of my life.  Lucky you, readers!  Nah, it'll be special to me one day.  

Morning of wisdom teeth extraction came, and I was a bit scared.  It wasn't too bad, though.  I got home and was OUT OF IT!  I insisted on wearing my Utah State sweat pants from best friend Garen (missioning right now), and I made sure that every single one of my visitors got a picture with me, and an adorable puppy sticker.  I guess it just seemed appropriate that my guests leave with a token of my appreciation...I don't know.  Anyway, I was very disappointed that BdubB, Becca Cowan couldn't come visit.  Apparently I cwied a wittle bit.  I did.  So!  I demanded that other BdubB Annie Tanner  come immediately.  And she did.  Way to save the day, Anjo!  I have the best of friends, don't I?  I was smiling on the inside when they came.   So, the healing process continued, along with the drug-induced loopiness, and I am now well enough to be working again!  First day back was a rough one.  Phew, I am exhausted!  

One of  the (cutest) visitors - Jare bear!  Oh my heckers, I am a lucky aunt.

Thanks, friends!

Chase was nice to let me snooze on his shoulder during 101
Dalmatians.  I chose the movie. :)

I'm looking a little "G" in this picture, wouldn't you say?

GOODBYE facebook!

       Yes, it's true.  I deactivated my facebook account.  It feels soooooo good!  I feel unbelievably liberated, and somewhat rebellious (which is always slightly fun).  Yes, I will probably reactivate my account sometime in the distant future, but right now I think I will stick to blogging Hannahness.
       I did it for several reasons actually.  1)  I spent way too much time of facebook.  2)  I love pictures, and I get so excited to put them on facebook to share with people.  That is not the right reason to be excited about pictures!  The memories that create pictures should be the reason you take said pictures.  They are my treasures!  3) Way too much comparing happens on facebook.  That isn't good for anyone's self-esteem.  4) I don't have to prove anything to anyone.  If you want to know how my life is, ask me.  Email me.  Call me, or send me a text.  Just because you don't see pictures of me partying everyday, doesn't mean it isn't happening!! :D Besides, pictures do say a lot, but spending quality time with me says even more!  I think that reveals much more about Hannah Joy Russon than any old website thing does.


So long fb.

Jackson's Baptism

On Saturday, July 2nd 2011, I got to go watch one of my nephews, Jackson, be baptized.  It was so fun to have all the family gathered around to support this sweet little boy as he took this big step in his life.  I was so happy to be able to be a part of it.  Jackson is honestly one of the sweetest, most genuine 8 year olds I have ever met.  His parents have done an amazing job of raising him up to this point.  He is such a good boy, and will have a lot of greatness ahead of him.  After Jackson got baptized, he and his dad were still standing in the font, and he just looked up at all of the family lovingly watching.  He had the most tender smile on his face; I think I will always remember the way he looked up at us.  Then, on our way from the font to the Primary room, where we would have his little program and confirmation, I had a cool little experience.  It hit me that my nephew, this little boy who I love so much, would be receiving the companionship of the Holy Ghost today.  An overwhelming feeling of excitement came over me, as I thought of Jackson having this gift.  I thought of all the comfort, guidance, and witnesses of the truthfulness of this gospel that have come to me through the gift of the Holy Ghost.  It is truly a gift.  I never want to be without it.  I cannot be without it.  I don't want others to be without it, and I recognize how important it is for us as members to help our other brothers and sisters receive this gift.  Even though I can't remember many details, this whole experience has made me so grateful for my baptism day.  I hope to see many more, hopefully even my own kids one day, experience this pure joy as well.  Good choice Jackson!

Jackson Scott Young

Scott and Shandee:  the proud parents.

So many supporters!  cousin, aunt, brother,
 Grandma, and many more!

Us with Jackson and his new "baptism box" from Grandma Russon.