Seriously...where did April go?? Time is flying by faster than I can keep up with!!
I've had the most wonderful Mother's Day yet! I was able to attend the Temple yesterday with Mom and Dad while Will stayed home with the boys so I could go. I had a fabulous dinner of Dungeness Crab with M&D that was the best I've ever had. When I got home the boys and Will had scrubbed the Van (it was sooooo dirty it took them over 1 1/2 hours), fun gifts were awaiting me, and there were lots of hugs, smiles, and loves. This morning I woke up to waffles, eggs, bacon and hot chocolate, tons more hugs and loves, and lots of "Happy Mother's Day" wishes. This afternoon I got lunch made for me and soon I'll be heading over to Mom and Dad's house for family dinner. I feel so blessed to be the mother of 4 amazing boys. They make me so proud to be their mom! I am so grateful for my amazing husband, who did all those fabulous things all the while feeling pretty lousy and is now sleeping peacefully next to me, at least for a little while.
A little catching up needs to happen, but I think I'll save that for another day...I want to go spend some time with those amazing boys that give me a reason to wake up every morning!
Happy Mother's Day to all my amazing friends, sisters, and moms!! I love you all!! I love that we all can be mothers, because we all make a difference in children's lives, whether they are ours by birth or not.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Happy Saint Patrick's Day!
We had a yummy naturally green dinner tonight. Salad with only green vegetables, baby bok choy, green pears, kiwi, and broccoli. It was gone in no time and I had to start cutting more fresh food up for those still desiring more. :) We hope everyone has had a fun and safe St. Patrick's Day!
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Great FHE tonight
In Matthew 5:48 it states: "Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect." And it's cross reference for "perfect" is Doctrine and Covenants 67:13 it says: "Ye are not able to abide the presence of God now, neither the ministering of angels; wherefore, continue in patience until ye are perfected."
Perfection is not something we are going to reach in our mortal life. The Lord wants us to live our lives so we can return to Him and live with Him in the Celestial Kingdom. That is where we reach our state of perfection. What a great Family Home Evening we had tonight discussing this topic with the boys.
Perfection is not something we are going to reach in our mortal life. The Lord wants us to live our lives so we can return to Him and live with Him in the Celestial Kingdom. That is where we reach our state of perfection. What a great Family Home Evening we had tonight discussing this topic with the boys.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Happy, Happy Birthday!!
Logan, sweet Logan, is now 6 years old! When I woke up and told him happy birthday he said, "I can't believe I'm 6!!" He's been counting down the days and weeks for this day! He was able to go to school today, thank goodness. He's had a fever for the last 4 days. I was so glad he was fever free this morning! It would be so sad to miss school and not be able to see all your friends.
My amazing Logan is such a blessing to have in our family. I am so grateful he was sent to us. His loving charm still catches so many peoples hearts. He's our angel, with a bit of a temper and silliness, sent from above!
Happy Birthday my amazing Logan!
Here are just a few of the reasons why I love you!
1. Your silly disposition, loving to make others laugh
2. Your intelligence and memory
3. How easily you come out of your angry funks, still
4. Your desire to ALWAYS be playing with a friend from school
5. How you know what you want and can voice to anyone exactly what you want
6. Your knowledge of good and bad, Christ, and the gospel!
I love you little man!!
Monday, March 7, 2011
New Insight
2 Corinthians 12:9
"And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."
Amen!!
"And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."
Amen!!
Saturday, March 5, 2011
CS Lewis
I just finished reading "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe". It's been so long since I read this book, I loved comparing the movie to the book. They did such a great job on the movie in staying true to the story in the book. I found one of my favorite parts, which is representing the Savior's sacrifice:
"The Hags made a dart at him and shrieked with triumph when they found that he made no resistance at all...they rolled the huge Lion over on his back and tied all his four paws together, shouting and cheering as if they had done something brave, though, had the Lion chosen, one of those paws could have been the death of them all. But he made no noise, even when the enemies, straining and tugging, pulled the cords so tight that they cut into his flesh...
"Another roar of mean laughter went up from her followers as an ogre with a pair of shears came forward and squatted down by Aslan's head. Snip-snip-snip went the shears and masses of curling gold began to fall to the ground...And they surged round Aslan, jeering at him...as they worked about his face putting on the muzzle, one bite from his jaws would have cost two or three of them their hands. But he never moved. And this seemed to enrage all that rabble. Everyone was at him now. Those who had been afraid to come near him even after he was bound began to find their courage...
"At last she drew near. She stood by Aslan's head. Her face was working and twitching with passion, but his looked up at the sky, still quiet, neither angry nor afraid, but a little sad."
This passage helps me remember how Christ was so mild and accepting of his fate, his fore-ordination. I also learn from this that I need to bear my struggles with more patience and acceptance, knowing that good things will come eventually. It is part of life to have challenges and things that make us feel like giving up. Christ set the example for us, and I should bear my burdens with more long suffering and solemness. I pray for that ability!
"The Hags made a dart at him and shrieked with triumph when they found that he made no resistance at all...they rolled the huge Lion over on his back and tied all his four paws together, shouting and cheering as if they had done something brave, though, had the Lion chosen, one of those paws could have been the death of them all. But he made no noise, even when the enemies, straining and tugging, pulled the cords so tight that they cut into his flesh...
"Another roar of mean laughter went up from her followers as an ogre with a pair of shears came forward and squatted down by Aslan's head. Snip-snip-snip went the shears and masses of curling gold began to fall to the ground...And they surged round Aslan, jeering at him...as they worked about his face putting on the muzzle, one bite from his jaws would have cost two or three of them their hands. But he never moved. And this seemed to enrage all that rabble. Everyone was at him now. Those who had been afraid to come near him even after he was bound began to find their courage...
"At last she drew near. She stood by Aslan's head. Her face was working and twitching with passion, but his looked up at the sky, still quiet, neither angry nor afraid, but a little sad."
This passage helps me remember how Christ was so mild and accepting of his fate, his fore-ordination. I also learn from this that I need to bear my struggles with more patience and acceptance, knowing that good things will come eventually. It is part of life to have challenges and things that make us feel like giving up. Christ set the example for us, and I should bear my burdens with more long suffering and solemness. I pray for that ability!
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