Visualize!

I am comtemplating a personal goal that would take a lot of dedication to complete. I came across this word art and thought maybe it could motivate to commit to that goal and thought I'd pass along the inspriation. :) Have a happy Day!

Create

I have shared with many of you how touched I was by President Uchtdorf's message to the women last fall. I found a video that was created from his message and wanted to share it as a reminder to all you - especially my many wonderful women friends!

My Kids Spring 2009

We did an impromptu photo shoot Monday afternoon (which is really me playing with my awesome camera!) I can't believe how big my kids are getting. I have really been feeling that lately and realizing that time is going by so quickly and that I need to really enjoy my kids now! Too soon they will be moving on!

Monday was such a beautiful day (unlike today!) Definitely Utah when the trees are in bloom and there is still snow covering the mountains! While that is a beautiful scene we are not as okay with the snow actually covering the blossoms!

My Easter Hunt

For Easter I went in search of some flowers. Unfortunately my yard is definitely lacking in color this Easter, so I went on my own personal Easter hunt. Buried beneath brown leaves, peeking out of still tightly closed buds, and high up in the trees, I was able to find a few to brighten my Easter day and give me hope! Very symbolic of Easter. "Seek and ye shall find.." A poignant reminder of the hope that the Savior brings to my own life.

The Kids Easter Hunt

We have designated Jarom as the official Egg hider, a role that he takes very seriously. Unfortunately that leads to some grumpy kids when they can't find the eggs. Eventually I have to talk Jarom into giving some hints, and then some more hints that aren't so vague, until all of the eggs are found. Since we use really eggs, this is very important! One unfound egg now leads to something very stinky later! My favorite is the fact that they look so adorable in their pajamas and pokey outy hair! (how do you like that word!)

Happy Easter Everyone!

Conference Weekend

I love Conference weekend!! Mellow and relaxing and inspirational! As long as I've stocked up on a variety of little candy pieces for the traditional BINGO, we do okay! This year we actually have enough seating in our Family Room for everyone to have their own seat without too much "He's/She's touching me" Mostly I just like to sit back and absorb! Between sessions on Sunday, we decided to take a little outing to our own almost completed Oquirrh Mountain temple to check out the progress. It was finally a beautiful day!!!

"Great"

We are trying to reestablish our routine of family scripture reading and prayers. Tuesday and Wednesday went pretty well, but this morning... not quite as smooth. I was feeling a little grouchy during the reading and then it was Spencer's turn to say the prayer. As he opened he used the words "Our dear great Heavenly Father..." His words kind of stopped me in my tracks. I have to admit I didn't really pay attention to the rest of his prayer, I was struck with the reminder of how great our Father in Heaven really is. I need to spend a least a little time each day remembering how much I have been blessed with and how much He loves me and what an amazing world we live in! Thanks Spencer, for the great reminder!