Hugs

I was thinking the other day, everything can be described as a hug. Listening to good music can sometimes feel like a warm embrace. All the sounds and instruments and vocals surrounding you can make you feel warm and fuzzy (depending on the song of course). Getting under a bunch of blankets and feeling cozy can feel like a hug. The thing that most recently felt like a hug was the spirit at the Christmas program in my home ward this past week.

My Dad is probably one of the most talented and smart people I have ever known, and probably will ever know. He helped put together the Christmas program for our sacrament meeting and honestly everything that was sung and said made the chapel full of not only Christmas spirit, but the spirit of Jesus Christ. It's amazing to think of the sacrifice He made for every single one of us. As the program went on my dad had a trombone solo that was honestly so touching to me. You would think that I would get to hear him play that thing all the time, but I never do. I forget how good he is at what he does. He plays that instrument so beautifully, it amazed me and also filled me with the spirit. It was overwhelming. (Ask my mom, she was sitting by me, crying with me). That was probably one of the best hugs I've gotten in a long while, and the most needed one.

The reason behind all this "hug" nonsense is so I don't forget how it feels to receive and give a hug, not only physically, but spiritually. I hope sometime in my life I can give a spiritual hug to someone in need, like I needed it. There is nothing better than that feeling. Also a simple embrace to a loved one can mean a lot to that person, whether you think it would or wouldn't. I usually like to give hugs to people often not only because I like it, but because I want to show that person that I truly care about them and love them. If you ever think I am sad or depressed or having kind of a crappy day please give me a hug :) it would honestly change my mood in an instant. An embrace from a family member or a friend is simply priceless. Nothing money can buy would ever make me as happy as a hug does.

Anyway, I've been wanting to write this down for quite a while now, so I did :)

Love, Borris

HaHa

I was browsing through my pictures on my computer and came across this one. It made me laugh out loud. Look at how much these two look alike, it's crazy. And they both seem so happy to be alive haha. My dad makes me laugh, what a treasure he is in my life.

-borris

Farrah + Shawn = Mayci Jo Olmstead

December 6, 2009 a beautiful little miracle was born. Mayci Jo Olmstead. 6 pounds 7 ounces and 18 inches long. Another amazing experience witnessed. Thanks Farrah for letting be a part of that precious moment. It is permanently embedded in my brain. What a gorgeous angel you've brought into this world, and I must add, she is lucky to have parents like you guys. Congratulations!!!

-borris

Precious Moments

Today was just an overall great day. I spent all day with my two older sisters and my mom. What's better than that right? We went to a bunch of different boutiques and saw a lot of cute things; today I didn't mind shopping.

At dinner we started talking about all kinds of different things. We talked about things that I probably shouldn't repeat :) and sentimental stuff. I couldn't help but get teary eyed. In that moment I was so grateful to be sitting with my 3 favorite people. Also, I have been thinking a lot lately about the new addition thats comin our way tomorrow (Farrah's baby, new niece) and, being the emotional ball baby I am, I get emotional. I remember when Farrah had her first. When I first held her there was something special about that little girl that held on to a little piece of my heart. She was one of the most beautiful babies I have ever seen, literally. And, being that it was my sisters first, it was that much more special. Rachel's first was amazing too. Witnessing a new spirit coming into this world by your sister is indescribable. You can't help but cry, the spirit is overwhelming.

Anyway, I can't wait until tomorrow. I know I'm going to be an emotional wreck, but I don't mind. It's to be expected :) I can't wait to see what this little girl is going to look like! Hopefully I can post some pictures and show you all :)

Abra Cadabra, borris