Sunday, August 23, 2009

The Gift

Church was difficult today. A family in my ward is going through ever parent's nightmare. My heart is just broken for them. There were a lot of tears listening to the update by Bishop in Sacrament meeting. It's a good thing Brigham needed to walk the halls. I lost it pretty bad and was glad I wasn't in front of to many people. Primary was something I will remember for the rest of my life. They spotlighted little Rachel today and we sang her favorite primary song. As soon as the children started singing the Spirit just intensified! I can't explain it; it was like a wave moving through the room giving us all a hug. Honestly the most beautiful feeling ever. How thankful I am for my children. I pray I never have to experience what this family is going through. But if I do, I am deeply grateful for my knowledge of the Atonement! Jesus Lives! That is pure truth and because He lives, we will all live again. With Temple Covenants and enduring to the end we will be together forever. That is such a precious gift! Hug your babies... we never know when they will be called home!

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

First Ride



My camera went dead before they actually got going but I think it's still cute! Amber loves riding on the quad with Daddy.

Hair Cut

Brigham got his first hair cut. I love it so much! He looks so grown up. Thanks Aunt Susie for doing such a wonderful job with a screaming, crying baby who wouldn't hold still!!

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I LOVE MY SWEET BOY!

1 Nephi 7 : 12

Yea, and how is it that ye have forgotten that the Lord is able to do all things according to his will, for the children of men, if it so be that they exercise faith in him? Wherefore, let us be faithful to him.

All Grown up!

I have been reflecting on my childhood a lot recently. Probably because I have children of my own and when I do something with them I think, maybe my mom and dad used to do this with me. Right now my oldest, Amber, is getting to the age where she/I want her to start participating in activities like pre-school, dance, piano, swim... just to name a few. These are all things I did at her age and loved! These were things my parents sacraficed money and time for me. Back then -obviousley- I didn't understand those sacrafices. But even as I grew older and did understand -to a point- those sacrafices didn't stop and my activities didn't stop. My parents never told me no or discouraged me away from any thing I felt like doing! They were always %110 supportive. Looking back on this now, I am a little ashamed because I don't think I ever showed the gratitued I should have to them. Being a parent now and being a poor parent (only poor financially, I am RICH in all the ways that matter)I see and feel how hard those sacrafices can be. Expecially the finacial ones! I don't know how my parents did it back then... when we were young, they weren't rich. They struggled like every young family does. But, it didn't stop them from giving me and my brothers every opportunity we need/wanted! Amber isn't as blessed as I was, I guess... I can't put her in all the activities I participated in, at least not right now. We are going to take them one at a time;) This year is Joy School and I am struggling with paying for just that alone!
So here is my point. I wish I would have given my parents a few more hugs, a few more kisses, and a few more thank you's! I guess I'm all grown up now!?!? My mom always told me I wouldn't understand until I was a mom myself! She was right! I didn't understand, and now I do!
Thank you Mom! I know you don't read this often... but I LOVE YOU TONES! I wan't to be like you. I want to love like you love and give like you give! You are perfect and beautiful! YOU ARE MY BEST FRIEND.
Thank you Dad! Thank you for all the butterfly kisses. All the daddy daughter camp outs! I love you and miss you TONES! I hate that you live in TX, I really do hate it! I miss seeing you every week. I miss you being with us on Holidays, birthdays, and just because days!