Jodi lee Singing White Christmas Acapella www.Jodileemusic.com

No matter how long I Have been doing this, I sill find it a little uncomfortable promoting myself.  In fact, a good friend told me I'm terrible at it. I realize its part of the business.  I promise to be better at posting my new songs and videos.

Happy Holidays

I hope we get a White Christmas. :)

Let the Holiday season begin

I Love the Holidays!

Friends, Family, good food and Holiday parties. Whats not to love, right?

This year my family and I celebrated Thanksgiving at my parents house. I wish you all could have been there. We really know how to Party!

Christmas Sweater Love!

 ( Our hideously fantastic Christmas sweaters)

Cousin Eddie surprised us all and showed up for thanksgiving

Often times I'll get asked the question: "What is your family like?" If you have seen the Movie (Dan in Real Life) then you have met my family

 Bubblegum blowing contest (Very Competitive)

Lances Birthday landed on Thanksgiving this year. Happy 39th Birthday!

I was committed to my Christmas Sweater. I wore it ALL day ( I secretly liked it)

Singing Christmas songs at the Christmas Parade

What a GREAT way to start the holiday season!

Happy Holidays!

Sundance

I can't think of anything better than doing a Fireside for a group of Relief Society sisters at a cabin in Beautiful Sundance, UT.
I have enjoyed doing Firesides for YM & YW groups over the years but this year I have started doing Firesides for Relief Society sisters as well. I am AMAZED at the response, especially with my song "Broken" ( I will blog about that later)

It's always a wonderful opportunity to do a Fireside for different Stakes but I love-love-love doing them for smaller groups like this. It's so warm and inviting and I get to visit with each of you afterward.

 (That's my favorite part)

Every time I start to question myself and the decisions I have made concerning my music, I am reminded of the beautiful spirit I feel each time I get to do this. That's when, I know, I am right where I'm supposed to be........

For the LOVE of Winter!

I die for this time of year!
Who doesn't LOVE a fantastic coat & sweater?
 

BYU single Adult Stake Morningside

Often times when doing a Fireside, I do not think to bring my Camera.......So, I have made a conscious effort to remember My Camera from here on out. It's been nearly five years that I have been doing firesides, and I want to remember all the wonderful experiences along the way.

 (Sad I didn't think of this sooner)

Thankfully President Doman suggested we take pictures

Michele Doman, Me, Sarah Bodine, President Kevin Doman

This Morningside was a bit unique. We (Me and Sarah) were asked to come early 6:45 am to be exact. We were to meet all the single adult sisters in the Gym to help with a service project they were doing. When I arrived and walked into the Gym, my heart was full and I was moved to tears. It was packed! All these single sister were there at 6:45 in the morning to do service. They were not there because they had to be, they were there because they wanted to be!

Happiness in this life, doesn't come about because of the things that we have

but because of the things that we give. It's so important that we give service to others that we increase our focus and see those around us that need to be taken care of and help.

Thank you sisters for your example of faith and service.

Meet Katie

When I first met Katie, she was just fifteen years old. She is now a woman, and an incredible one at that. She is in nursing school, and just married  her dream  boy. I have watched Katie grow into this unbelievable Lady. She loves everyone around her, and she knows exactly what she wants in life. This was not always the case. Katie, like most teenage girls has had her share of heartbreak. I had the opportunity of being Katie's YW leader. Often times she would come over and express her frustration with school, Boys and life. (I don't think any of us would want to be fifteen for sixteen again. YIKES!)  We share so many wonderful memories together, and I am grateful to call her my friend.

Congratulations to you and your Mr.......

XOXO Jodi

        

                                                                                                     

Remember to be Thankful!

It's November 1st

Don't forget to get out your "Thankful Jar"

You can read about it HERE

Halloween

                            Happy Halloween

Every Halloween we get our picture taken at Grandma and Grandpa Nicholes house

 And Every Halloween we catch a ride on the Anderson's train

And every Halloween we eat candy until we get a little sick

    And despite the rain, we had another fantastic Halloween. We laughed until our tummies hurt. Happy Halloween everyone!

Happy 6th Birthday Winnter Grace!

                               Happy 6th Birthday to this little gal!

    Winnter is the most creative, smart, fun loving and absolutely hilarious girl I know.

I can't believe she is six!

Playing at a friends house

A few things about Winnter
 Favorite color: Peacock blue
Favorite food: Tacos
Best friends: Ella and Avery
When she grows up she wants to be
a.....police officer, restaurant owner, singer, gymnastics teachers, Doctor and actor.

Winnter brings so much happiness and love into our home. She's always singing, and tells me music moves her soul. (Funny)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WINN!

School Days-School Days

Every year when my children start school I get a little lump in my throat. I realize how great an opportunity it is for them to go to school, to grow and learn. I always think to myself, have I taught them enough, will they be ok?……. The greatest desire I have for my children is that they know who they are. I want them to be an unduplicated version of themselves, not a smaller version of me.

I want them to know that their worth can’t be measured by a grade, or their ability to kick a Soccer ball. Ultimately, I want them to understand that they are children of God with Divine attributes and eternal possibilities. 

 I will continue to do my best, to love my children for WHO they are not WHAT I want them to be....

I love you Kam and Winn!

FIRESIDE

       If you are interested in an uplifting and inspiring fireside, look no further.


Sarah Bodine and Jodi Nicholes, deliver a message titled, “YOU CAN DO HARD THINGS.”


Sarah’s unique conversion story to the LDS faith will engulf the listener as details are shared.


Jodi Nicholes share’s her testimony through heart felt music which will ensure the presence of the spirit.


Through the combined testimony of Sarah and Jodi you’ll be left with your heart and spirit inspired, and you will know, that no matter your trial or challenge in this life, with the help of your Heavenly Father  “YOU CAN DO HARD THINGS”




If you are interested in this well orchestrated fireside, please contact Jodi


http://www.jodileemusic.com/contact.aspx




The fireside is complimentary with exception of traveling expenses outside of Utah.

Cherokee and his grandson

One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people.

He said, "My son, the battle is between two "wolves" inside us all.

One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret,

greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies,

false pride, superiority, and ego.

The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity,

humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity,

truth, compassion and faith."

The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather:

"Which wolf wins?"

The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed."

Hometown Lovin!

About a month ago, I was asked to sing at the Horse-races. The Horse-races are a huge event in my hometown, which brings hundreds of people together. The biggest races of the year are on July 24th. It was at the Horse-race’s that I received my first standing ovation. I was 9 years old and I sang “Stand By your Man” Funny, what does a 9 year old know about "standing by your man." HA!

                                        National Anthem



It was great to lookout at the audience and see so many familiar faces. The people of my hometown have always been so supportive of me and my music. I’m so grateful for that. Sometimes, all you need is a little hometown lovin! Thanks to all who came out

The worth of souls is GREAT!

A few weeks ago my little family went to my hometown for a visit. The kids like to go to Grandma and Grandpas house for a week each summer. They tell me…. “It’s a Magical place” While we were there, we attended the county fair. I notice a few men going here and there doing little odd jobs. As one of the Men walked past me, I couldn’t help but notice written on the back of his shirt it read “Inmate” OK, I get it now…… These were men from the local prison who were out on release time doing assigned work. I sat back and observed these men for awhile. I also watched how others treated them. Some people were going on about their business, and others, giving looks of disgust as if to say “you are a horrible person!” I couldn’t help but think; how awful we would all feel if we had to walk around with our poor choices, and struggles written allover our shirt. Perhaps, we would look at one another differently. And, maybe, we would be a bit surprised. The lord looketh upon the heart and so should we! It was a great reminder that we must do our best not to judge. Only God knows the details of our lives.  Our worth is equal!

Advice from Elder Busche

I am a daughter of my Heavenly Father. He knows who I am. He hears my prayers. He is aware of my imperfections and yet he loves me completely. I am grateful for his guidance and love in my life.

A Well-Planned Retirement

This was in the Wall Street Journal


Outside England 's Bristol Zoo there is a parking lot for 150 cars and 8 buses. For 25 years, its parking fees were managed by a very pleasant attendant. The fees were 1 lb for cars ($1.40), 5 lb for buses (about $7).


Then, one day, after 25 solid years of never missing a day of work, he just didn't show up; so Zoo Management called the City Council and asked it to send them another parking agent.


The Council did some research and replied that the parking lot was the Zoo's own responsibility. The Zoo advised the Council that the attendant was a City employee. The City Council responded that the lot attendant had never been on the City payroll.


Meanwhile, sitting in his villa somewhere on the coast of Spain (or some such scenario), is a man who'd apparently had a ticket machine installed completely on his own; and then had simply begun to show up every day, commencing to collect and keep the parking fees, estimated at about $560 per day -- for 25 years.


Assuming 7 days a week, this amounts to just over $7 million dollars! .......


And no one even knows his name.

Happy Fathers Day to this Hunk of a Man.......I can honestly say that my kids have one of the best Dad’s in the WORLD! He is kind, thoughtful, and very supportive. He is incredibly positive and has instilled in our children a belief, that they can do anything! 

 Happy Father's day Lance!

Happy Father’s Day to this AMAZING Guy!

Dad,


   Not only do I have your brown eyes, I get my olive skin from you, my quirky nose, and my bird legs. When I think of you I am overcome with emotion. I can’t begin to tell you how grateful I am to have you as my Dad.

    You have always been true and faithful to what you believe, and you are the most service oriented person I know. Whether you are serving as Bishop, Sunday school teacher, or in the YM program, you always give 110%. I have never known someone to work as hard as you. Your work ethic is unbelievable! You are Always on the Go and have so much energy. It’s hard to believe you are approaching your 70’s. Yikes!

   I think of all those late nights you waited up for me, or the long hours of work you put in so we kids could have the things we needed. When something gets tough, and I want to give-up, I just think of you Dad. I think of your persistence and faith, and your willingness to always go the extra mile.

I love you DAD!

In the Meantime

I am looking forward to getting back into the studio, but in the meantime......I have been busy with this.....

I LOVE being a Mother!

LIFE IS GOOD!