December Part 2

There has been many exciting changes! 

First off, Baby Girl is holding her own bottle for a good chunk of the time and is now eating oatmeal. 

We baked cookies on the 21st. It was a lot of fun with all the kiddos around. The kiddos we're watching a Curious George movie during this quite and rare moment. Josh and I love the seven layered bars that were made!

Christmas week was kind of depressing, I got in my funk as usual and ate many of the baked goods! But Christmas came and Josh was off and I snapped out of it. We spent Christmas morning at home opening presents, then taking naps, baking potatoes, finally heading to Kyla's for Christmas dinner. I'll make a separate post for Christmas as the pictures were taken on the actual camera. 

Then this week, we've been working on rearranging/organizing the rooms. We started with the living room! There is so much more space now, seriously! Then for a late anniversary gift, Josh bought a new bed. It makes us feel like grown-ups! Then we got a hand-me-down kitchen table that actually fits the size of our family. 

I'm just busy trying to get done as much as I can before school starts back up in 5 days.

Last but not least, Josh's birthday was today. He had to work so we didn't do anything super special but, he got a few cards and a small gift. 

New Year's plans are to hang out with family! I'll probably make a separate post as well!

I hope your days off are just as productive! I also hope you have a happy and safe last 2 days in December/2015! 

 

December Part 1

Oh man.... I have a lot to catch up on! 

Little miss celebrated her 2nd birthday with family! She got a lot of books and toys! Grandpa Craythorn took all the pics that night. This picture was the morning after when she opened grandma and grandpa Clark's present. 

I had other things to write about but oh well! 

School is over for Winter Break. I did snowflakes in my classroom for our winter celebration. I've even been decking out the holiday earrings! 

Baby Girl turned 4 months old today! She is so very active. She giggles and coos at basically everyone. She squirms like there is no tomorrow. I can already tell her sister is going to be her best friend! She does tummy time well and still spits up a ton. She cries very little and is a happy little baby! 

I have to say... It kind of hysterical that I put my girls in the same outfit at 4 months old! 

As a side note, I sure do miss the snow-covered mountains back home! 

Thanksgiving 2015

Happy Thankgiving!

I hope yours was blessed...

I know that mine was.

We started the day off with some monkey bread for breakfast, which (oh my gosh) was so good! Then we all took naps because we were tired. We then headed over to aunt k's house. We hung out and talked, we played games like mad libs, basketball, pool, and darts, and of course we ate. I would say the usuals were included but I've recently discovered the usuals are different for everyone. We had yummy turkey, dinner rolls, mashed potatoes & gravy, stuffing, veggies, and candied yams. It was delicious. We ate at 3 so we were actually ready to eat pie around 6. All the girls were trying to eat whipped cream from the can. 

It was a fun-filled, blessed day. I'm excited that I got to enjoy it this year. 

Back To Work

Well, I went back to work this week. By the end of each day, I was exhausted. Because of my exhaustion I did not stay on top of my scripture study but, each day is a new day and I can try to do better! 

I did study Monday-Wednesday though! I studied virtue and I feel like I'm doing well in that area. I'm sure I could improve, everyone always has room to improve, but compared to divine nature, I'm doing well. 

Josh has been busy applying for a new job... A job that if he gets, will allow me to be at home with the girls in a few years. 

Since I'm back to work now, no more late nights, but it's kind of easy when you're exhausted 24/7. 

Goodnight. 

Forgetfulness???? Part 2

Ahhh!

Stress...

Not sure why I'm letting my faith seep away a wee bit....

Anyway, so I didn't start a new talk last night. :/ It wasn't because I forgot, but because I was tired and working on stuff for my calling. So I read my next talk tonight (Monday), "Worthy of Our Promised Blessings" by Linda S. Reeves. It had a lot of good information. One quote I will #ponderize this week is...

Photo Credit: Gospel Art Kit

With my doubts and concerns afloat, I needed to hear this! 

She talked about staying pure and clean, so I'll be studying Virtue this week out of the YW Personal Progress book and sharing it with you. 

Divine Attributes

Saturday evening, I wrapped up my first week of studying the scriptures, specifically Divine Nature. I can tell a difference not only in myself but in my family as well when I practice applying my divine attributes. With some changes setting in later this week, I have also noticed the differences when I don't practice applying the attributes of divine nature to my daily life. Following the guidance from the YW Personal Progress, I read 2 General Conference talks. One that I read was given by Richard G. Scott, and it was one I so needed to hear, "The Sanctity of Womanhood" given during the April 2000  General Conference. I was pondering several things, and this answered my thoughts. One quote that clearly describes why there is a difference not only in myself but in my family when I apply divine attributes is, " ...He (Satan)  well knows women are the compassionate, self-sacrificing, loving power that binds together the human family..." We women are the glue. The Men preside, protect, and provide for and over the family, but our nurture seals it all together. It is sometimes a very overwhelming feeling. I read in Alma 7:23 that a women of divine nature will, "...asking for whatsoever things ye stand in need, both spiritual and temporal..."So I did. I prayed for my husband and there have been changes already, whether it's just in my own heart, his heart, or both hearts. The little difference is already making a big impact! It makes me happy. How have challenges changed your life? Is it immediate or in progress? Do you keep your faith? Just some thoughts to ponder! 

Forgetfulness?

How often have you been so wrapped up doing something or your schedule changed and you forgot to do something? 

I do that a lot! In fact, I was so tired last night I forgot to brush my teeth. Did you think I was going to say I forgot to read my scriptures? Don't worry, I didn't. Though it is usually the thing I forget when I run out of time. This time around though, I'm studying the scriptures with purpose and I already feel a difference in my soul/spirit. I don't want to lose that feeling, so even though I was exhausted and it was much later than usual I read the 3rd scripture under Divine Nature and took notes in my journal. I read it tonight I'm sure and see if it makes any sense. :D

That is something new for me, reading the scriptures with purpose. I use to read just to read but I never made it very far without purpose. So If you're struggling with reading the scriptures, I challenge you to find your purpose, your inspiration... Is it to read the Book of Mormon in 30 days, 60 days, 90 days, just 10 minutes a day (TAD), or all the way through? Is it to build a stronger testimony? Do you want to set a good example for your kids? Do you feel you need to study a specific subject like me? Pray and listen to find your purpose!