January is Finally Over! (and ten other random facts)

Fact #1: Currently I can’t upload any photos from my phone to my blog. I’m trying to fix it, but so far I haven’t been able to figure it out. This is very unfortunate. 

Fact #2: Over the last few weeks, I’ve taken a drastic step back from social media, and it has been wonderful! I didn’t get on social media at all for almost two weeks. Then I got on only to share my blog posts and check my DM’s. 

Fact #3: I had my yearly mammogram today last week. Just a reminder, if you’re over 40… get your mammogram! 

Update: all is healthy and well for 2026. 

Fact #4: I have recurring dreams about loading my grandma’s dishwasher. Isn’t that weird? 

Fact #5: Scotty just returned from his annual Brocation to Disneyland. This year they had 26 attendees! (up from last year’s 19). 

Fact #6: Nicky was transferred (moved to a new place) for the first time in his mission (he has been in Puerto Rico since August 13. His mission began June 30). He was sent to the island of Antigua which is a separate country. They have a different currency and different language situation (very little Spanish - mostly English and Creole). They have 4 missionaries there. 

My son is one of four missionaries in an entire country!

(Granted, it’s a 17-square mile country, but it’s exciting nevertheless). 

He had to leave some of his belongings at the mission home (he was only allowed to take one suitcase). We won’t be able to get him any packages while he’s there.

So Nicky is on an adventure, for sure! He had to fly to Saint Kitts and stay one night and then fly to Antigua, and he was all by himself. He was so excited to be alone and was hoping to have some good airport food (San Juan has some options). 

Fact #7: This has been the longest week of Nicky’s mission for his mom and dad. We are so excited to talk to him tomorrow because we know he’s going to have so many stories to tell us! I need to keep notes on my phone of all the questions that I want to ask him!

Fact #8: Yes, we know how fortunate we are to be able to talk to our missionary every week! 

Fact #9: I am so sad about the photos that I can’t upload right now. 

Fact #10: The things in my head that I want to blog about right now are innumerable. I wish I had more time and a better ability to collect my thoughts.