Can't Believe It's Almost Over

Wow! We're in the last week of February already, I can't believe it's gone by so quickly. This year seems to be just speeding along. Or maybe it's just me, I'm not too sure. I had a good day yesterday. I filed our taxes and caught up on the bugeting and paperwork, so that was a nice feeling. Our washer isn't working right now, but the guy is supposed to come either today or tomorrow, so hopefully he'll be able to fix it.

We've been doing FHE lessons out of the Preach My Gospel manual. I figure that since it's stuff that the kids need to know to be baptized, it's probably a good idea to use it. Yesterday I taught about how the gospel blesses families. It was short and sweet, which is JUST the way Caleb likes it. However, I have issues trying to do a treat each week. I want something that's tasty, but inexpensive. Any ideas?

Maria and I visit taught Amber last night and the lesson was on the divine role of women. I was worried it was going to be weird because I'm the only one of the three of us with kids, but it helped to remind me that being a women is not just about being a mother.

Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles:
“The basic doctrinal purpose for the Creation of the earth is to provide for God’s spirit children the continuation of the process of exaltation and eternal life. …
“… Although there is simply not a more significant contribution you can make to society, to the Church, or to the eternal destiny of our Father’s children than what you will do as a mother or father, motherhood and fatherhood are not the only measures of goodness or of one’s acceptance before the Lord. …
“Every sister in this Church who has made covenants with the Lord has a divine mandate to help save souls, to lead the women of the world, to strengthen the homes of Zion, and to build the kingdom of God”

I also really liked this quote:

Silvia H. Allred, first counselor in the Relief Society general presidency: “The Lord has blessed women with divine attributes of love, compassion, kindness, and charity. Through our monthly visits as visiting teachers, we have the power to bless each sister as we extend our arms of love and kindness and give the gifts of compassion and charity. No matter what our individual circumstances are, we all have the opportunity to edify and nurture others”

Anyways, that's my thoughts for today, have a great day!

Well, I Fessed Up

So I finally fessed up on Christal's blog that I read it. Guess we'll see how that goes.

So I decided I'm going to send a message to everyone on the list of blogs that I follow, just for something fun to do.

A big congrats to Jodi on the birth of baby Hallie. I know it was a really hard pregnancy for you, Jodi, and I'm so happy for you that the pregnancy part is over. You're my brain twin and I'm so proud of you for getting through such a rough 9 months.

Christal, I don't think I can put into words how grateful I am for you. We share a bond that I share with no one else. You are such an amazing person, and truly an inspiration to me. Thank you so much for everything that you've helped to give me, I know I'll never be able to pay it back, but I hope that you do realize how grateful I am for you.

Kari, thank you so much for stopping to talk to me in the hall the other week when Caleb had me in tears, it meant a lot to me. You are so talented at photography, truly a gift. I'm really going to miss you when you guys move.

Alana, it has been such a pleasure to visit teach you for the last few years. I'm so glad that you're still on my route, it will be a sad day when you get taken off of it. Thank you for being so helpful when John was going through a rough time a year ago and also for the McDonald's cheeseburgers when I was craving them, that gesture made me so happy that I cried.

Amber, you are super fun to talk to and I love being your visiting teacher. We hope to have you and Aaron over again soon.

And finally, to Heidi. Thank you so much for sharing Nate with our mission for 2 years, he helped to change my life. I was very happy to finally meet you when you guys were up here, and I'm really looking forward to getting to see you again next year. I really wish that we lived closer to you, hopefully some day we'll get to visit you more often.

I Am Thankful

I'm going to be a lot more upbeat in this post than my last one and do 10 things or people that I'm grateful for.

1) John - An amazing husband and father who helps get through things even when I think there's no hope.

2) My Sons - Caleb and Tyrell are such huge blessings to me. Caleb was a miracle in my eyes, that I was able to take him home with me, that he was born in the covenant. Both pregnancies were very tough on me, but every single moment was worth it.

3) Lauren and Her Parents - So much good has come into my life because of Lauren. It was my being pregnant with her that lead me to the Church. She made me want to become a better person. And I'm so grateful for her parents, who love her so much and take such good care of her. I still think of them every single day and I'm so grateful for them and the love that they have to share with her.

4) The Gospel - Everything good that I have in my life stems from the gospel. It is the most amazing and miraculous thing. It gives me so much hope and comfort.

5) Canada - I am so grateful to live in a free country where I can worship as I choose.

6) John's Job - I am so thankful that John has a job that is enough to support our family so that I can stay at home with the kids, and that his supervisor is so understanding about when John needs to take time off of work.

7) My Mum - She is such a wonderful lady who just last week took emergency leave from work to be with me when I was having a lot of emotional difficulties. She does all that she can to help me and I really hope and pray that one day I will see her go through the temple.

8) Books - I love reading so much. It helps to relax me and I get so much enjoyment out of reading.

9) Bootlegger - Sounds funny, I know, but I'm so grateful that I can still fit their clothing so that I can wear clothes that don't make me look old and frumpy.

10) Jodi - I am so thankful to have a friend who always understands what I'm feeling and who has helped me out so much when I've needed it.

Trip in Progress

Last Friday I had this wonderful idea that we were going to take Caleb to Disneyland next year. It was a great idea except that our family's resident Disneyland expert wouldn't be able to go with us, so we've had to change some plans a bit. Now we have decided that in September or October of 2010, Caleb and Tyrell with stay with John's parents while John and I go away by ourselves for TWO WHOLE WEEKS! YAHOO! I am super super excited about this. We know that we're spending at least part of the trip in Utah, but not exactly sure if we'll spend all of it there or part of it somewhere else yet. John is letting me decide, so I'm looking into it. But I am SO excited about finally getting a proper trip with just the two of us, since our honeymoon was only 1 night in Jasper. So if anyone has any ideas of things to go and see or whatever, they are certainly welcome. We are driving, so it has to be a state bordering Utah, or else California.