Happy Father's day to our dad, he is the best!!
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
“One Thing Needful”: Becoming Women of Greater Faith in Christ - Ensign Oct. 1987
“One Thing Needful”: Becoming Women of Greater Faith in Christ - Ensign Oct. 1987
If you are like me, there have been many times that you have felt like you don't measure up, or you don't do enough. We notice what other women are doing, maybe they are more patient with their children, they love to cook delicious, homemade meals everynight, Martha Stewart style, they sew all their kids clothes, they have the perfect body even after having 10 KIDS, or their hair and makeup is always perfect. Why do we compare ourselves? Why do we do that? Or we may, heaven forbid, talk bad, like they got what they deserve, because they are not doing what's right instead of lovingly help them back into the church. Why do we compete with each other, why are we so mean sometimes? I have learned and it has taken a long time that we all have different talents, strengths and many things that we do right. But we all have our fears and weaknesses, and imperfections. I loved this talk by sister Patricia Holland, who knew that she also has felt this way!! I can happily say today that I am doing better at not judging myself and others, I don't care if they play the piano better than me!! I am doing the best I can and I don't expect to be a concert pianist, I do it because I LOVE it. I don't care anymore if I am short, SO WHAT, I am just fine the way I am!! I have truly learned to love myself, my imperfect self and HATE to compare myself with others. I have lived long enough and been through enough stuff that I have learned many lessons, and you know what when you are trying your hardest to do what is right, reading your scriptures, saying your prayers, having family home evening, going to church, attending the temple, fulfilling your calling and being kind to others, you can truly be happy and not worry about comparing yourselves with others. By doing what you are supposed to you will know how much your Heavenly Father loves you. What I like to do is compare myself with myself, am I doing better than yesterday? and if I am, then everything is good!!!
Read her talk, is long but worth it!!!
If you are like me, there have been many times that you have felt like you don't measure up, or you don't do enough. We notice what other women are doing, maybe they are more patient with their children, they love to cook delicious, homemade meals everynight, Martha Stewart style, they sew all their kids clothes, they have the perfect body even after having 10 KIDS, or their hair and makeup is always perfect. Why do we compare ourselves? Why do we do that? Or we may, heaven forbid, talk bad, like they got what they deserve, because they are not doing what's right instead of lovingly help them back into the church. Why do we compete with each other, why are we so mean sometimes? I have learned and it has taken a long time that we all have different talents, strengths and many things that we do right. But we all have our fears and weaknesses, and imperfections. I loved this talk by sister Patricia Holland, who knew that she also has felt this way!! I can happily say today that I am doing better at not judging myself and others, I don't care if they play the piano better than me!! I am doing the best I can and I don't expect to be a concert pianist, I do it because I LOVE it. I don't care anymore if I am short, SO WHAT, I am just fine the way I am!! I have truly learned to love myself, my imperfect self and HATE to compare myself with others. I have lived long enough and been through enough stuff that I have learned many lessons, and you know what when you are trying your hardest to do what is right, reading your scriptures, saying your prayers, having family home evening, going to church, attending the temple, fulfilling your calling and being kind to others, you can truly be happy and not worry about comparing yourselves with others. By doing what you are supposed to you will know how much your Heavenly Father loves you. What I like to do is compare myself with myself, am I doing better than yesterday? and if I am, then everything is good!!!
Read her talk, is long but worth it!!!
Saturday, June 11, 2011
An eternal family
Last night Brittany, Bronson and Brinley were sealed in the Orlando temple. President Halverson, the temple president performed the sealing. He was our stake president. It was a beautiful ceremony. We are very proud of them.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Last day of school!!!!
I can't believe this school year went so fast. Here is Parker on the first day of school, August 23, 2010.
Here he is today, I have to measure him. I think he grew some but his big growth spurt was last year.
This one was this morning, June 8, 2011. I think he looks older.
Here he is today, I have to measure him. I think he grew some but his big growth spurt was last year.
Conner has grown up so much. This picture was taken on August 23, 2010.
This one was this morning, June 8, 2011. I think he looks older.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Our busy week
Conner enjoying a bubble bath.
With our teacher Heidi Larson.
I took Alison to the emergency room.
Decorating the office.
Brent twisted his ankle at basketball.
Enjoying time with Brinley before they move to Utah. I think she looks like Brittany in this picture!!
We had a busy week. On top of all that I was preparing to give my first Relief Society lesson on Sunday, so I was a little stressed. I had a wonderful experience preparing it and giving it. Aparently it went well, I got lots of compliments, so did Brent and Parker!! I felt the spirit so strong and I cried a lot and so did the sisters in the room.
Our piano recital. This time I participated, so it was my first piano recital. Conner got third place for practicing piano and $5.00.
With our teacher Heidi Larson.
I took Alison to the emergency room. 
Decorating the office.
Brent twisted his ankle at basketball.
Enjoying time with Brinley before they move to Utah. I think she looks like Brittany in this picture!!
We had a busy week. On top of all that I was preparing to give my first Relief Society lesson on Sunday, so I was a little stressed. I had a wonderful experience preparing it and giving it. Aparently it went well, I got lots of compliments, so did Brent and Parker!! I felt the spirit so strong and I cried a lot and so did the sisters in the room.
Now we are getting ready to go to the temple on Friday with Brittany, Bronson and Brinley.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
We are moving to our new office!!!
On Thursday and Friday, Brent, Alison and I moved most of the stuff to the new office. We are so excited to be finally moving!! Today, Saturday, Brent and Bronson are moving the heavy furniture.
Friday, May 27, 2011
A fun idea
I had leadership training meeting a couple of weeks ago and the Stake RS presidency decorated the RS table with a really pretty and colorful tablecloth. I decided that I would make one to decorate the table for my lesson in a couple of weeks. The lesson is on having a good attitude so I thought it would be fun to use fun colors. Here it is on my diningroom table.
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