Climb every mountain. Reach for the stars. Do those phrases mean anything to anyone anymore? We live in the greatest nation on earth where you can be anything you want to be and find your own pursuit of happiness. But still, does that mean anything? I believe it does. I have been thinking a lot about goal setting the past month. At the beginning of the month we had a Relief Society (group of women from church) social where we discussed our new year resolutions. A few of the women wrote down some ideas but stated that there wasn't any point in making resolutions because they wouldn't follow through with them. I commented to them that if they set the goal and didn't accomplish it in full they would still be closer to accomplishing it than if they hadn't set the goal in the first place.
I have noticed this in my life. I didn't used to be a goal setter. In fact I used have negative thoughts about goal setting. What goal would I set? Who cared if I set goals? My life was fine I didn't need to revise it. Now I find myself longing to set more and more goals. I am driven by my own motivation to become better and further my ability to serve others. I find sometimes it's not the lack of setting goals that hinders me but rather choosing which goals I want to focus on. The older I get the more I realize how little time there is to accomplish all I want to accomplish. There are so many mountains to climb and if I don't start climbing them I will never be able to climb the ones I want to.
This thought leads me to organizing time. In the past I have let devices and tasks take over my time. I would have much to do in a day and because it all seemed too much I would sit down and waist much of the day away only to get up later and feel guilty that I didn't get anything done. By not making a choice of what to do with my time I had in fact chosen to do nothing. Had I made that choice ahead of time it would have sounded absurd.
The last week I have been writing down a schedule of the things I want to do with my time. I find that it has really helped me to structure myself and choose before hand what I want to do with my time. For example today I knew that I had gone quite a while without blogging as I have wanted to so I scheduled in an hour for doing this. I schedule in cleaning the kitchen right after breakfast, lunch and dinner. I write down what I want to do at what time and for how long. Do I always follow that schedule to a T? No I don't. Is that ok? Yes it is. It's just that if I chose before hand what I want to do with my time then I am less likely to waste time. It's my way of having some control over me.
Just as I have used this schedule to control my time we have to set goals to control the direction of our lives. That is why I deeply believe in following your dreams. My example of that one is my younger brother. He has always wanted to play in the NBA. All four years he would try out for the high school basketball team only to be turned away. Still he never let that get him down and give up on his goal. Currently he is playing basketball at Southern Virginia University. That in itself is a great accomplishment. I don't know what the future holds for my brother. I do know however that if he doesn't make it to the NBA this pursuit will lead him to a place where he will be happy and have no regrets!
We all must live our dreams. Climb every mountain. Reach for the stars. Cliche as the phrases may be they are none the less true. We must push ourselves to become greater than we are. As the quote by Marianne Williamson says, "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that frightens us...We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us, it’s in everyone. And as we let our light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fears, our presence automatically liberates others." It is for that purpose that God has allowed us to dream and so we must pursue those dreams with all we have for that is what brings us true happiness and success!
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Kent's Final Birthday!!!
Today was the last birthday Kent will ever have...at least if he ages the way my father did. All growing up when you would ask my dad how old he was on his birthday he would give you a cheesy smile and say, "I'm 29 and some months!" Well today Kent turned 29 so I guess from now on he will only be adding months.
For about a week now I have been plotting and planning for Kent's surprise birthday party last night. A few years ago Kent threatened me not to even think to do a party for his thirtieth birthday so I decided then that if I was going to do one 29 would be the year. It was great we went out to dinner at Chinese Gourmet and stopped to shop at Eddie Bauer afterword. When we got home everyone was here waiting (my neighbor Melissa let everyone in) and hiding in the kitchen and bathroom, etc. When Kent and I walked in Cody was laying on the couch with blankets on him. He sat up and it didn't seem to phase Kent. Then a moment later everyone jumped out and yelled surprise. I could tell he was surprised because he kept inviting everyone to sit down and make themselves at home. It was all he could say for his loss of words.
We ate cake and ice cream and visited for a bit. There were some people who had to take off early and as we found ourselves less crowded we decided to play a few rounds of Family Feud. It was a lot of fun. I felt really good to have so many of our friends show up. I counted 20 total friends who showed up. That number includes our friends and some of the kids who came. It was really a lot of fun to have so many friends come and celebrate Kent's birthday with us. Thanks to all of you who have come and shared your time with us!
It didn't take long before Kent and Braxton were both tuckered out.
(I took this pic the other night...when I checked on my little boy he didn't look so little!)
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Supporting the Office of the President
"We pray for his success to bring back prosperity, peace and strength to this country," were the words of President Uchtdorf after attending the national prayer service today at the National Cathedral. He and M. Russell Ballard remarked on their experience this morning on KSL news. I was very impressed with what the brethren had to say.
I know that I was quite outspoken in my opinions during the presidential campaign but I have faith in this country and even more I have faith in God. I am thankful for a conversation with Kent's uncle a few years ago when the nation was so unhappy with Bush. He made the comment that whether or not you agree with the president you support him and give him the respect that the office deserves. I felt he was right and I do support our new president. I will do my best to see what he is doing right rather than look for all the he does wrong.
Overall whomever claims the office of the presidency will not matter to me. I will do my best to vote for the person I believe is best, but I leave the rest to God. I know that he will guide and direct the members of our government. They may not always listen, but that is not because they are bad people, but rather because they are human. We all are! I will also do my part to pray for these men and women to make wise choices for our country. I was inspired as I watched the people who were moved by the prayers of the preachers . I know this country is still full of good people and I pray that we may come together and turn our hearts to God again!
Saturday, January 17, 2009
New Draper Temple Video
There's not much else to add after you watch it but this is a great piece by the brethren of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints!
http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=6616644
http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=6616644
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Yearly Growth Measuring Tool!
I want to Blog but it's hard to sit down and find the time. Last night I was reading my journal and found a measuring tool to see what growth you have had in a year. I got it from Bishop David Bird. I will give it to you and then I intend to go record my growth in my personal journal. Just thought you may want to do the same. Just answer the questions below:
1. What was your most unexpected challenge from the last year?
2. What was the relationship problem that was hardest to deal with?
3. In discouraging time what helped the most? (I think this is the question I wrote that part weird)
4. What have you learned that you didn't know before?
5. What was your most important personal victory?
1. What was your most unexpected challenge from the last year?
2. What was the relationship problem that was hardest to deal with?
3. In discouraging time what helped the most? (I think this is the question I wrote that part weird)
4. What have you learned that you didn't know before?
5. What was your most important personal victory?
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Blessing the Lives of Others
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous? Actually, who are we not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn’t serve the world. There’s nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us, it’s in everyone. And as we let our light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fears, our presence automatically liberates others." Source: A Return to Love, by Marianne Williamson, as quoted by Nelson Mandela in his inaugural speech, 1994
I placed this quote on my sidewall because I want to remember the amazing ability I have to bless the lives of others. As I wrote my post on marriage and got such great feedback I realized that I have been blessed with a gift for expressing myself. It's such an amazing blessing after years of feeling like the annoying girl who can't seem to shut up. I have always felt the need to share my thoughts and feelings with others and I know that when I was young (age 7-12) the girls I lived by looked down on me because of it. They didn't understand that while it may have been annoying prittle prattle then I was growing into a woman of power and insight that I feel I can become now.
I hope I can share my thoughts clearly since there is a lot in my head on this subject. When I was younger all I wanted to be was a mother who stayed at home and raised her children just like my mom did. I don't say "all" to belittle the task. It is the most important job in the world and I am so thankful I have been allowed to live that part of my dream. However, as I got older I started to dream a little bigger. My deep mostly unknown secret is that as a teenager I went to a youth conference and listened to a husband and wife who were excellent speakers. After that I went home and told my mom I wanted to be a motivational speaker. She in essence told me I have to do something first before I could do that. You know something important. In my mind she was telling me yeah right.
Lately I watch the inspiration of Biggest Loser and I see how inspiring I can be to others in my weight loss goals and I want more. I want to do anything to inspire the world. I want to inspire my children and have them want to do more to inspire others. I have so many ideas on how to do these things and I have no idea where to start. Some of my ideas are; running a preschool out of my home, becoming a family therapist, writing books, becoming a teacher. I just feel like I've been blessed with so much knowledge and insight that I want to share it with the world. I want others lives to be blessed because of mine.
To be honest I think that this is what the world needs these days, powerful women blessing the lives of others through Christian values. In Relief Society General conference Sister Beck said, "We rejoice in the knowledge that you are going about doing good, as the Savior did. You are doing a magnificent work. Yet we feel impressed to say that there is more to be done." "We have a vital role to play in helping build the kingdom of God and preparing for the Lord’s coming. In fact, the Lord cannot accomplish His work without the help of His daughters. Because of that, the Lord expects us to increase our offering. He expects us to fulfill the purpose of Relief Society as never before."
I would like to do more. I would like to increase my offering. It is my prayer that the Lord will bless me in my efforts and that he will guide my footsteps. I know that if He will do this and I will follow Him my dreams to share my knowledge and my testimony will be realized beyond what I can imagine. Perhaps it is that desire that keeps me from making my blog private. Right now it is the only outlet I have to bless the world with my words and perhaps someone will stumble upon my words at a time when they will really need them. I pray that the Lord's will be done and He shapes me into the daughter He wants me to become.
I placed this quote on my sidewall because I want to remember the amazing ability I have to bless the lives of others. As I wrote my post on marriage and got such great feedback I realized that I have been blessed with a gift for expressing myself. It's such an amazing blessing after years of feeling like the annoying girl who can't seem to shut up. I have always felt the need to share my thoughts and feelings with others and I know that when I was young (age 7-12) the girls I lived by looked down on me because of it. They didn't understand that while it may have been annoying prittle prattle then I was growing into a woman of power and insight that I feel I can become now.
I hope I can share my thoughts clearly since there is a lot in my head on this subject. When I was younger all I wanted to be was a mother who stayed at home and raised her children just like my mom did. I don't say "all" to belittle the task. It is the most important job in the world and I am so thankful I have been allowed to live that part of my dream. However, as I got older I started to dream a little bigger. My deep mostly unknown secret is that as a teenager I went to a youth conference and listened to a husband and wife who were excellent speakers. After that I went home and told my mom I wanted to be a motivational speaker. She in essence told me I have to do something first before I could do that. You know something important. In my mind she was telling me yeah right.
Lately I watch the inspiration of Biggest Loser and I see how inspiring I can be to others in my weight loss goals and I want more. I want to do anything to inspire the world. I want to inspire my children and have them want to do more to inspire others. I have so many ideas on how to do these things and I have no idea where to start. Some of my ideas are; running a preschool out of my home, becoming a family therapist, writing books, becoming a teacher. I just feel like I've been blessed with so much knowledge and insight that I want to share it with the world. I want others lives to be blessed because of mine.
To be honest I think that this is what the world needs these days, powerful women blessing the lives of others through Christian values. In Relief Society General conference Sister Beck said, "We rejoice in the knowledge that you are going about doing good, as the Savior did. You are doing a magnificent work. Yet we feel impressed to say that there is more to be done." "We have a vital role to play in helping build the kingdom of God and preparing for the Lord’s coming. In fact, the Lord cannot accomplish His work without the help of His daughters. Because of that, the Lord expects us to increase our offering. He expects us to fulfill the purpose of Relief Society as never before."
I would like to do more. I would like to increase my offering. It is my prayer that the Lord will bless me in my efforts and that he will guide my footsteps. I know that if He will do this and I will follow Him my dreams to share my knowledge and my testimony will be realized beyond what I can imagine. Perhaps it is that desire that keeps me from making my blog private. Right now it is the only outlet I have to bless the world with my words and perhaps someone will stumble upon my words at a time when they will really need them. I pray that the Lord's will be done and He shapes me into the daughter He wants me to become.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Clarification on the Human Race
I wanted to thank you all for your comments on my last post. It was nice to know that I have so many friends who got fired up by those comments. I didn't know it was such a hot topic. I do want to clarify my thoughts however. I wrote that because a friend of mine indicated she did feel pressure. After speaking with her I started finding elementary school friends (and others) who I haven't been in contact with in years and I found that they had quite a few kids. I was quite surprised and my thoughts got rolling on the frustrations of my friend. No one had bugged me about it or made me feel pressured. Even if they wanted to pressure me, Kent and I are not about to worry about having a child due to external pressure. We love our life and feel good about the choices we have made. It is also interesting to me that many people have such different paths in their lives. I do compare myself to others that is second nature, but I try and keep that in perspective. I try to see it for what it is worth...it's just a difference, not good, not bad.
Besides all that if I was going to feel pressured I would have felt pressure about 4 1/2 years ago when Kent's little brother and his wife who were married only months before us had their first child...as you noticed Braxton is no where near 4 1/2. I think we are ok with whatever pressure is put upon us. lol Thanks again!
Besides all that if I was going to feel pressured I would have felt pressure about 4 1/2 years ago when Kent's little brother and his wife who were married only months before us had their first child...as you noticed Braxton is no where near 4 1/2. I think we are ok with whatever pressure is put upon us. lol Thanks again!
Monday, January 5, 2009
Please VOTE
So I realized I haven't got a lot of feedback for my Santa poll and it closes tomorrow (can't change that) so please if you read this and haven't voted please do so. This is a little question that came up because apparently Kent I had different experiences with this. Thanks for taking the time. It's only just a second.
Marlies
Marlies
The Human Race
There seems to be a race...a human race. I am not talking about it in the frame of mind that we are one big human race. No, this is the race that seems to exist among people in my stage of life. Not everyone runs and I am in no way trying to make judgements on ANYONE. I just have been noticing some things that make me think this.
The other day a woman from my ward told me she is tired of people asking her if she is going to have more kids (she has one about 2-year-old). She asked me this and wondered what my thoughts were about it. I do want more kids, but I want them when Kent and I are ready for them and not when others decide that we should have them. Then I get online and see friends from Utah who are my age and have anywhere from 3 to 5 children and for a moment my mind hits a little panic and thinks wow are you behind or what? Then I assure myself I am not running in this human race. Kent and I already multiplied. If we never multiply again that is our choice. I mean really we have to live with the kids we produce. WE alone will raise them so we have to be prepared to handle them.
Then there is the other side of my life. The Oregon years. I have many friends from Oregon who aren't even married. In fact they don't seem to be concerned about entering the institution. I had one friend I talked to who has been dating a girl for 6 years and they don't want to rush into anything. I had to laugh. I would never hear that scenario here. So I guess I am somewhere in the middle. I am married with one child and I do feel a little sense of hurry, but I am in no way interested in racing to the finish line.
My idea of the perfect life for me is to wait a little bit to have each child so that I can enjoy each of my babies. I loved playing with Braxton and having no one to demand I feed them or change them, etc. If you are my age and have three or more kids I applaud you. I know that you are busy and life at your house is quite possibly a little crazy. I know that for you it works and I am sure that most of the time you love it. Don't forget however that just because that was your choice you don't need to pressure anyone into doing it your way. No one has pressured me, but I know it is done so be cautious of this.
For those of you who are in absolutely no rush I know that you are where you want to be. I think it's great that you are taking your own time and not giving in to the rush around you. To me, I love my life. There are places I could be and even places I wouldn't mind being, but I love where I am because this is me. This is my life and it is what I make it. I love my son! I love my husband, and I know that I will love anyone who is added into this life! For now this is the life I can handle and I am thankful to have the blessings I do.
The other day a woman from my ward told me she is tired of people asking her if she is going to have more kids (she has one about 2-year-old). She asked me this and wondered what my thoughts were about it. I do want more kids, but I want them when Kent and I are ready for them and not when others decide that we should have them. Then I get online and see friends from Utah who are my age and have anywhere from 3 to 5 children and for a moment my mind hits a little panic and thinks wow are you behind or what? Then I assure myself I am not running in this human race. Kent and I already multiplied. If we never multiply again that is our choice. I mean really we have to live with the kids we produce. WE alone will raise them so we have to be prepared to handle them.
Then there is the other side of my life. The Oregon years. I have many friends from Oregon who aren't even married. In fact they don't seem to be concerned about entering the institution. I had one friend I talked to who has been dating a girl for 6 years and they don't want to rush into anything. I had to laugh. I would never hear that scenario here. So I guess I am somewhere in the middle. I am married with one child and I do feel a little sense of hurry, but I am in no way interested in racing to the finish line.
My idea of the perfect life for me is to wait a little bit to have each child so that I can enjoy each of my babies. I loved playing with Braxton and having no one to demand I feed them or change them, etc. If you are my age and have three or more kids I applaud you. I know that you are busy and life at your house is quite possibly a little crazy. I know that for you it works and I am sure that most of the time you love it. Don't forget however that just because that was your choice you don't need to pressure anyone into doing it your way. No one has pressured me, but I know it is done so be cautious of this.
For those of you who are in absolutely no rush I know that you are where you want to be. I think it's great that you are taking your own time and not giving in to the rush around you. To me, I love my life. There are places I could be and even places I wouldn't mind being, but I love where I am because this is me. This is my life and it is what I make it. I love my son! I love my husband, and I know that I will love anyone who is added into this life! For now this is the life I can handle and I am thankful to have the blessings I do.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
New Year's Resolutions!
So I thought as I look ahead at this new year I should look back again at my goals from last year. Those goals were...
*Keep up visit teaching monthly
*Attend the temple at least 12 times this year (makes monthly sound pretty pathetic this way)
*Read scriptures every day and study 15 min at a time for three times a week.
*Stay 100% on top of paying tithing!!! (This one is a must)
*Exercise at LEAST 3 times a week for 30 min. or more.
*Keep a rolling list of gratitude's DAILY for mental health.
*Make sure and have happy play time with Braxton each day
I did a good job visit teaching, reading scriptures, paying tithing, exercising, and listing gratitude's. The goals that I struggled with I think I may have forgotten were goals. I didn't do so well on attending the temple. I did ok but not as well as I'd like. I totally forgot that I had set a goal to play with Braxton and to be honest that was probably the most important goal.
On the other hand last year I wrote, "I pray that 2008 finds me happiness and growth as well as mentally, physically, and spiritually strong. I pray that I can find positive things to focus on in my life and have better perspective in dealing with my struggles." I indeed feel that this desire sums up my year of 2008. It seems that when you do write down what you want you get it. So moving on to 2009. My goals are...
*Enjoy play time with Braxton at least 4 times a week
*Work on praying at least daily and making my prayers more meaningful
*Keep up visit teaching monthly again
*Attend the temple at least 9 times this year and track it in my gratitude journal.
*Read the entire Doctrine and Covenants with the Sunday School lessons this year.
*Study the gospel daily
*Stay on top of paying tithing
*Exercise 5 times a week for 30 min. or more.
*Lose 15 lbs or more
*Get on track with a financial plan and follow it
*Keep a rolling list of gratitude's DAILY for mental health.
*Find ways to help out others daily with a great attitude (even if it is my family)
*Read 6 books this year. (good sized books that is)
In all of this I need to remember that breaking a resolution doesn't mean there no reason to try. We should always keep working to accomplish our goals. I hope that 2009 brings me more enlightenment as well as more physical, mental, and spiritual strength. I hope that I can find joy and love in every day and that if I can't find it anywhere else I can find that joy and love within myself. I wish this for anyone who wants it! Happy New Year!
*Keep up visit teaching monthly
*Attend the temple at least 12 times this year (makes monthly sound pretty pathetic this way)
*Read scriptures every day and study 15 min at a time for three times a week.
*Stay 100% on top of paying tithing!!! (This one is a must)
*Exercise at LEAST 3 times a week for 30 min. or more.
*Keep a rolling list of gratitude's DAILY for mental health.
*Make sure and have happy play time with Braxton each day
I did a good job visit teaching, reading scriptures, paying tithing, exercising, and listing gratitude's. The goals that I struggled with I think I may have forgotten were goals. I didn't do so well on attending the temple. I did ok but not as well as I'd like. I totally forgot that I had set a goal to play with Braxton and to be honest that was probably the most important goal.
On the other hand last year I wrote, "I pray that 2008 finds me happiness and growth as well as mentally, physically, and spiritually strong. I pray that I can find positive things to focus on in my life and have better perspective in dealing with my struggles." I indeed feel that this desire sums up my year of 2008. It seems that when you do write down what you want you get it. So moving on to 2009. My goals are...
*Enjoy play time with Braxton at least 4 times a week
*Work on praying at least daily and making my prayers more meaningful
*Keep up visit teaching monthly again
*Attend the temple at least 9 times this year and track it in my gratitude journal.
*Read the entire Doctrine and Covenants with the Sunday School lessons this year.
*Study the gospel daily
*Stay on top of paying tithing
*Exercise 5 times a week for 30 min. or more.
*Lose 15 lbs or more
*Get on track with a financial plan and follow it
*Keep a rolling list of gratitude's DAILY for mental health.
*Find ways to help out others daily with a great attitude (even if it is my family)
*Read 6 books this year. (good sized books that is)
In all of this I need to remember that breaking a resolution doesn't mean there no reason to try. We should always keep working to accomplish our goals. I hope that 2009 brings me more enlightenment as well as more physical, mental, and spiritual strength. I hope that I can find joy and love in every day and that if I can't find it anywhere else I can find that joy and love within myself. I wish this for anyone who wants it! Happy New Year!
Gratitude and Blessings in December
Wed 31 *I am thankful for a clean house and a good visit from my friend. She came over and Braxton played with her daughter. It's nice to have friends who are willing to drop everything just to bring their kids and come play. I am also thankful I was invited to a New Year's Party that Braxton and I were able to both enjoy!
Tue 30 *I am thankful for a wonderful day filled with snow, sunshine, and warmth! I am also thankful I was out of the house to enjoy it. I am thankful I followed the thought to put Braxton to bed early tonight. It was inspired and he really did need it. I am thankful for promptings from the spirit.
Mon 29 *I am thankful I get Christmas all packed up and start getting my house back to normal. I am thankful we were able to make it through Christmas without using credit card and we are still able to pay all the bills. I am thankful for the blessings of tithing.
Sun 28 *I am thankful I was able to have a wonderful Sharing time lesson.
Sat 27 *I am thankful Kent was so good to take me out shopping for the things for my primary lesson. I am also thankful he took me to lunch before work and took me shoe shopping after work. I love spending time with my boys.
Fri 26 *I am thankful for yummy whole wheat waffles for breakfast with strawberries and whipped cream. I am also thankful for a difficult workout.
Thur 25 Christmas Day *I am thankful for a wonderful Christmas today. We were blessed to have some friends over for breakfast. We were blessed to enjoy some play time. Finally we were blessed with a ham dinner and wonderful company from my sister and her family at her house. I am thankful more than ever for a few minutes alone with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and then with my husband before Braxton woke up. It made the day star
off right!
Wed 24 *I am thankful I was able to get so much accomplished today and before hand since I worked tonight. I am thankful for all of you my friends and family!
Tue 23 *I am thankful I was able to finish sewing my favorite homemade Christmas project. I can't wait to post pictures of all the I enjoyed making this year.
Mon 22 *I am thankful I am still maintaining my weight loss. I am thankful I have been able to get so much accomplished in regards to Christmas. I am also thankful for a little boy who can entertain himself so I can get so much done. I look forward to neglecting him no longer in a few days.
Sun 21 *I am thankful for a wonderful Christmas spirit during church today. I am also thankful for some inspired advice from the bishop during tithing settlement. I'm thankful for wonderful friends who thought to bring us goodies because they wanted to and not because we gave something to them (or maybe I should say haven't yet :) ).
Sat 20 *I am thankful that my Saturday before Christmas started off well. I was blessed to get in a good workout and then get to work feeling pleasant and happy to be there. I am also thankful that Kent works for a good company and that we enjoyed the evening with some of the fun people he works with.
Fri 19 *I am thankful for my clean house, the knowledge that exercise can relieve stress, and a nice Christmas party with my family.
Thur 18 *I am thankful to have made a CUTE church bag for Braxton. I LOVE it! I am also thankful I was giving the opportunity to watch a sweet little baby today. Finally I am thankful for a nice evening with Kent and Braxton on temple square.
Wed 17 *I am thankful for the strength I had to push through a great workout today. I am also thankful for the opportunity to give a girl in the ward a ride. I am thankful for two days off work.
Tue 16 *I am thankful for a good workout, snow, and getting my little brother's present in the mail.
Mon 15 *I am thankful for the thought to go visit a woman on my visiting teaching list. It's nice to visit and know she's doing well. I am also thankful that I was able to basically finish up my shopping today. I am thankful I was able to get a workout in even if it wasn't the best one.
Sun 14 *I am thankful Magan was there to watch Braxton this morning before church while I practiced with the choir she was a blessing from God. I am thankful for the talks by Greg, Kacey, and Justin all inspired. I am thankful this day is over.
Sat 13 *I am thankful for snow that happened all during my shift at work so I was safe and warm. I am also thankful for a fun date night to see Four Christmases in the theatre (and a mother-in-law who gave us free tickets). I am thankful for our basket drop doorbell ditching excitement.
Fri 12 *I am thankful I was able to get a lot of Christmas shopping accomplished. I am also very thankful for a nice dinner and visit with my brother-in-law and sister-in-law.
Thur 11 *I am thankful I was able to get my house cleaned up today. I am also thankful to have spent some time visiting a friend this morning. I am thankful for a great night at work.
Wed 10 *I am thankful that my Christmas tree is up, thawed out, and decorated. I am thankful to listen to my son say "five, two, GO!" I am also thankful for the idea to go visit a couple of the women from the ward.
Tue 9 *I am thankful for a wonderful Primary activity going with the kids caroling. I am also thankful I was able to take my friend Christmas tree shopping with Kent and I. I am thankful for the wonderful businessman who sold us our Christmas tree which I am also thankful to have.
Mon 8 *I am thankful I was able to spend the day making 10 loaves of bread to take with us tomorrow for caroling with the Primary children.
Sun 7 *I am thankful that Kent made a big meal that we were able to share with our friends who just had an adorable baby boy. It feels so good to help others and I am thankful I had the idea to challenge myself to do that.
Sat 6 *I am thankful I was able to get in a workout today. I am also thankful that I was able to go Christmas shopping with Kent. It's been a nice day.
Fri 5 *I am thankful I was guided to workout early rather than later. I am also thankful to have gone out to lunch with my friends Barbara, Lizzy, Kourtney, Carrie and her kids and Braxton. I am thankful to have been available to watch Misty's kids. I am thankful we were able to make it to Natalie's princess party. What a wonderful full day I was blessed with.
Thur 4 *I am thankful I was able to get quite a bit accomplished. I am also thankful I was able to make it to my Primary presidency meeting before I had to go to work.
Wed 3 *I am thankful I was able to work things out with Kent. I am also thankful I was able to get bread made and take some to my neighbor.
Tue 2 *I am thankful for a clean home and the opportunity to watch Brayden for my friend Carrie. Even though I am frustrated with my husband who seems frustrated with me I am thankful I have him to be frustrated with.
Mon 1 *I am thankful Braxton and I are flexible. I am thankful we were able to go see Grandma Robison at Spencer's house today. I am thankful we got to see and visit with Barbara and Lizzy. I am so thankful and happy the my fabulous neighbor Erin brought me a cute pumpkin decoration that I love. I am also thankful Kent and I were able to serve his Aunt and Uncle as we went out to get a Christmas present for them for their children.
Tue 30 *I am thankful for a wonderful day filled with snow, sunshine, and warmth! I am also thankful I was out of the house to enjoy it. I am thankful I followed the thought to put Braxton to bed early tonight. It was inspired and he really did need it. I am thankful for promptings from the spirit.
Mon 29 *I am thankful I get Christmas all packed up and start getting my house back to normal. I am thankful we were able to make it through Christmas without using credit card and we are still able to pay all the bills. I am thankful for the blessings of tithing.
Sun 28 *I am thankful I was able to have a wonderful Sharing time lesson.
Sat 27 *I am thankful Kent was so good to take me out shopping for the things for my primary lesson. I am also thankful he took me to lunch before work and took me shoe shopping after work. I love spending time with my boys.
Fri 26 *I am thankful for yummy whole wheat waffles for breakfast with strawberries and whipped cream. I am also thankful for a difficult workout.
Thur 25 Christmas Day *I am thankful for a wonderful Christmas today. We were blessed to have some friends over for breakfast. We were blessed to enjoy some play time. Finally we were blessed with a ham dinner and wonderful company from my sister and her family at her house. I am thankful more than ever for a few minutes alone with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and then with my husband before Braxton woke up. It made the day star
off right!
Wed 24 *I am thankful I was able to get so much accomplished today and before hand since I worked tonight. I am thankful for all of you my friends and family!
Tue 23 *I am thankful I was able to finish sewing my favorite homemade Christmas project. I can't wait to post pictures of all the I enjoyed making this year.
Mon 22 *I am thankful I am still maintaining my weight loss. I am thankful I have been able to get so much accomplished in regards to Christmas. I am also thankful for a little boy who can entertain himself so I can get so much done. I look forward to neglecting him no longer in a few days.
Sun 21 *I am thankful for a wonderful Christmas spirit during church today. I am also thankful for some inspired advice from the bishop during tithing settlement. I'm thankful for wonderful friends who thought to bring us goodies because they wanted to and not because we gave something to them (or maybe I should say haven't yet :) ).
Sat 20 *I am thankful that my Saturday before Christmas started off well. I was blessed to get in a good workout and then get to work feeling pleasant and happy to be there. I am also thankful that Kent works for a good company and that we enjoyed the evening with some of the fun people he works with.
Fri 19 *I am thankful for my clean house, the knowledge that exercise can relieve stress, and a nice Christmas party with my family.
Thur 18 *I am thankful to have made a CUTE church bag for Braxton. I LOVE it! I am also thankful I was giving the opportunity to watch a sweet little baby today. Finally I am thankful for a nice evening with Kent and Braxton on temple square.
Wed 17 *I am thankful for the strength I had to push through a great workout today. I am also thankful for the opportunity to give a girl in the ward a ride. I am thankful for two days off work.
Tue 16 *I am thankful for a good workout, snow, and getting my little brother's present in the mail.
Mon 15 *I am thankful for the thought to go visit a woman on my visiting teaching list. It's nice to visit and know she's doing well. I am also thankful that I was able to basically finish up my shopping today. I am thankful I was able to get a workout in even if it wasn't the best one.
Sun 14 *I am thankful Magan was there to watch Braxton this morning before church while I practiced with the choir she was a blessing from God. I am thankful for the talks by Greg, Kacey, and Justin all inspired. I am thankful this day is over.
Sat 13 *I am thankful for snow that happened all during my shift at work so I was safe and warm. I am also thankful for a fun date night to see Four Christmases in the theatre (and a mother-in-law who gave us free tickets). I am thankful for our basket drop doorbell ditching excitement.
Fri 12 *I am thankful I was able to get a lot of Christmas shopping accomplished. I am also very thankful for a nice dinner and visit with my brother-in-law and sister-in-law.
Thur 11 *I am thankful I was able to get my house cleaned up today. I am also thankful to have spent some time visiting a friend this morning. I am thankful for a great night at work.
Wed 10 *I am thankful that my Christmas tree is up, thawed out, and decorated. I am thankful to listen to my son say "five, two, GO!" I am also thankful for the idea to go visit a couple of the women from the ward.
Tue 9 *I am thankful for a wonderful Primary activity going with the kids caroling. I am also thankful I was able to take my friend Christmas tree shopping with Kent and I. I am thankful for the wonderful businessman who sold us our Christmas tree which I am also thankful to have.
Mon 8 *I am thankful I was able to spend the day making 10 loaves of bread to take with us tomorrow for caroling with the Primary children.
Sun 7 *I am thankful that Kent made a big meal that we were able to share with our friends who just had an adorable baby boy. It feels so good to help others and I am thankful I had the idea to challenge myself to do that.
Sat 6 *I am thankful I was able to get in a workout today. I am also thankful that I was able to go Christmas shopping with Kent. It's been a nice day.
Fri 5 *I am thankful I was guided to workout early rather than later. I am also thankful to have gone out to lunch with my friends Barbara, Lizzy, Kourtney, Carrie and her kids and Braxton. I am thankful to have been available to watch Misty's kids. I am thankful we were able to make it to Natalie's princess party. What a wonderful full day I was blessed with.
Thur 4 *I am thankful I was able to get quite a bit accomplished. I am also thankful I was able to make it to my Primary presidency meeting before I had to go to work.
Wed 3 *I am thankful I was able to work things out with Kent. I am also thankful I was able to get bread made and take some to my neighbor.
Tue 2 *I am thankful for a clean home and the opportunity to watch Brayden for my friend Carrie. Even though I am frustrated with my husband who seems frustrated with me I am thankful I have him to be frustrated with.
Mon 1 *I am thankful Braxton and I are flexible. I am thankful we were able to go see Grandma Robison at Spencer's house today. I am thankful we got to see and visit with Barbara and Lizzy. I am so thankful and happy the my fabulous neighbor Erin brought me a cute pumpkin decoration that I love. I am also thankful Kent and I were able to serve his Aunt and Uncle as we went out to get a Christmas present for them for their children.
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