Today I was wrestling with my nephews and niece. Ford was on the bottom of a pile up, with his brother and sister on him, and said, "I'm not going to live to see my 8th birthday!" So funny!
Ad's was telling me about this dream she had of her and one of her brother's coming over to our house, and having a picnic in our backyard. They got to be outside all by themselves. "...Then I came and asked you for a dwink... Do you remember that?" She was dead serious! She thought I would remember her dream!
I love being an aunt!
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Much needed weekend!
This has been one of the best weekends in a long time! I've been so busy with so much, that I've been getting too caught up in just doing and not enjoying. Today I was visit teaching, and the lady I was visiting mentioned a BYU podcast she'd listened to the other day that was something about living in survival mode is not living. I think that's where I've been sitting at for a while.
Friday I went to some friends' wedding, and then, instead of rushing back to whatever I had to do, I went out to dinner with some friends and just enjoyed the evening. I so needed that!
Then, yesterday, I went to the boy's soccer games and just got to play with them. I love thoselittle guys so much! Then last night I went to the Real game with my mom, our Real friends, and a friend of mine. It was so much fun! It was freezing, but so much fun!
Much needed great weekend! Maybe I'll be ready for the crazy week ahead, now! Thanks to all that made it great!
Friday I went to some friends' wedding, and then, instead of rushing back to whatever I had to do, I went out to dinner with some friends and just enjoyed the evening. I so needed that!
Then, yesterday, I went to the boy's soccer games and just got to play with them. I love thoselittle guys so much! Then last night I went to the Real game with my mom, our Real friends, and a friend of mine. It was so much fun! It was freezing, but so much fun!
Much needed great weekend! Maybe I'll be ready for the crazy week ahead, now! Thanks to all that made it great!
Friday, April 5, 2013
Easter... a little late!
I was meaning to blog on Easter, or right before Easter, but just have not a second to do anything besides bare necessities!
I am so grateful for the Jesus Christ's resurrection! Easter is such a special holiday. In primary during the month of March we'd been learning about the resurrection. One of the lessons, I was asked to share why I'm grateful for the resurrection, because I've had someone close to me pass away. Before it was my turn to talk, the kid's were asked how do you think the Christ's followers felt at the time that He was crucified. It had been prophesied, and I'm sure the diciples were knowledgable about that, but to imagine that He was going to be alive, again, was most likely beyond comprehension. In Junior Primary (children ages 3-7), one little girl said "they probably felt stressed" others said they were sad or they were mad, someone said they were scared.
So, when it came time for me to speak in Senior Primary (children ages 8-11), I'd had time to mull over the answers from Junior. Senior didn't really respond, other than to say sad or mad. I thought it was so neat to see that the little ones were so in tune. Anyways, I thought about how they said they were scared. It was a neat experience for me. I have to say that I'm so grateful for Christ's resurrection, because He was resurrected, we all can be. When my daddy died, I didn't need to be scared about what would happen, if I'd ever see him again, because Christ was resurrected, Dad would be resurrected, too. My heart was so full thinking about that. I remember being sad. I was 7 and I was sad, and I missed him so much! I miss him so much! I don't remember ever being scared about that, though.
So, I am grateful for Christ's resurrection, so I can be with my dad again, and all of my family! I get so excited to think of how wonderful that reunion will be, and to think that no one will be sick. They'll be in their perfected state, and that will be so wonderful for them!
I'm grateful for the Atonement! I'm grateful that He not only atoned for my sins and my mistakes, but that the Atonement covers everything. My sadness, my loneliness, my happiness, my joy. He's felt it all!
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For Easter, we had brunch with Collin and his family. We had an Easter Egg Hunt and flew kites that my mom gave the kids in their baskets. It was so much fun! Then, I had a nap! Boring, but oh, so needed!
Here are some photos of the day, and the day after:
I am so grateful for the Jesus Christ's resurrection! Easter is such a special holiday. In primary during the month of March we'd been learning about the resurrection. One of the lessons, I was asked to share why I'm grateful for the resurrection, because I've had someone close to me pass away. Before it was my turn to talk, the kid's were asked how do you think the Christ's followers felt at the time that He was crucified. It had been prophesied, and I'm sure the diciples were knowledgable about that, but to imagine that He was going to be alive, again, was most likely beyond comprehension. In Junior Primary (children ages 3-7), one little girl said "they probably felt stressed" others said they were sad or they were mad, someone said they were scared.
So, when it came time for me to speak in Senior Primary (children ages 8-11), I'd had time to mull over the answers from Junior. Senior didn't really respond, other than to say sad or mad. I thought it was so neat to see that the little ones were so in tune. Anyways, I thought about how they said they were scared. It was a neat experience for me. I have to say that I'm so grateful for Christ's resurrection, because He was resurrected, we all can be. When my daddy died, I didn't need to be scared about what would happen, if I'd ever see him again, because Christ was resurrected, Dad would be resurrected, too. My heart was so full thinking about that. I remember being sad. I was 7 and I was sad, and I missed him so much! I miss him so much! I don't remember ever being scared about that, though.
So, I am grateful for Christ's resurrection, so I can be with my dad again, and all of my family! I get so excited to think of how wonderful that reunion will be, and to think that no one will be sick. They'll be in their perfected state, and that will be so wonderful for them!
I'm grateful for the Atonement! I'm grateful that He not only atoned for my sins and my mistakes, but that the Atonement covers everything. My sadness, my loneliness, my happiness, my joy. He's felt it all!
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For Easter, we had brunch with Collin and his family. We had an Easter Egg Hunt and flew kites that my mom gave the kids in their baskets. It was so much fun! Then, I had a nap! Boring, but oh, so needed!
Here are some photos of the day, and the day after:
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Kids Say the Funniest Things!
The other night we had Family Home Evening at my brother's house, and then Collin and Krystal went Easter shopping. We were told that they needed to be in bed no later than 8:30. Gotta say that is hard! They are so funny, and come up with the funniest things to stop that from happening. They were in their beds by 8:40, yay us! Being asleep, totally different story...
So, the baby was asleep, Addy was laying on her mom's and dad's bed watching a cartoon, and the boys were in their room, but not even acting like they were tired. Ford has a loft bed, and Ev's bed fits under there, but it was pulled out for him to sleep in. I went and layed underneath Ford's bed, and said I'd only lay there as long as they were being quiet and trying to fall asleep. So, that was the deal. Next thing you know, Ford says in his sweetest voice, "Pyper, why did the chicken cross the road?" "I don't know Ford, why?" "Well, normally, people say to get across the road, but really it was so he could fly..." I didn't get it, but he certainly thought it was hilarious! So, then I told them that the first one asleep gets a dollar, but if I was first asleep, I'd get a dollar from both of them. So, they were trying to fall asleep. It got really quiet, and I thought they were close, and then Everett says with a really sleepy voice, "So, when you say a dollar are you talking about bills or quarters?" I said it didn't really matter, and Ford said, "I'm thinking a bill, because that's way easier to hand to mom and say 'the next time you're at the dollar store this is what I want.'" Ev says, "Ya, no, I'm thinking quarters would be best. They're easier to use on other things." So, I said we could work that out, if Ford was asleep first he'd get one dollar bill, if Ev was asleep first he'd get 4 quarters. They seemed content with that, and then Ev says, "No, I'm thinking Ford gets one dollar bill, and I get 5 quarters..." He's a smart one!
Earlier, I'd been brushing Addy's hair after her bath, and she says, "Um, Pyper, why am I looking at the wall?" (I was sitting next to the bed, facing the wall.) I told her I didn't know why she was, and she said, "It's because you put me here." Like, how dumb, Pyper!
Then, while she was laying in bed, I was sitting by her, and said, "What are you doing?" while her finger was up her nose. "I'm not picking boogies, Pyper, I'm feeling my snot, and it's not gross! It's just wet."
Where do they come up with these things?!
So, the baby was asleep, Addy was laying on her mom's and dad's bed watching a cartoon, and the boys were in their room, but not even acting like they were tired. Ford has a loft bed, and Ev's bed fits under there, but it was pulled out for him to sleep in. I went and layed underneath Ford's bed, and said I'd only lay there as long as they were being quiet and trying to fall asleep. So, that was the deal. Next thing you know, Ford says in his sweetest voice, "Pyper, why did the chicken cross the road?" "I don't know Ford, why?" "Well, normally, people say to get across the road, but really it was so he could fly..." I didn't get it, but he certainly thought it was hilarious! So, then I told them that the first one asleep gets a dollar, but if I was first asleep, I'd get a dollar from both of them. So, they were trying to fall asleep. It got really quiet, and I thought they were close, and then Everett says with a really sleepy voice, "So, when you say a dollar are you talking about bills or quarters?" I said it didn't really matter, and Ford said, "I'm thinking a bill, because that's way easier to hand to mom and say 'the next time you're at the dollar store this is what I want.'" Ev says, "Ya, no, I'm thinking quarters would be best. They're easier to use on other things." So, I said we could work that out, if Ford was asleep first he'd get one dollar bill, if Ev was asleep first he'd get 4 quarters. They seemed content with that, and then Ev says, "No, I'm thinking Ford gets one dollar bill, and I get 5 quarters..." He's a smart one!
Earlier, I'd been brushing Addy's hair after her bath, and she says, "Um, Pyper, why am I looking at the wall?" (I was sitting next to the bed, facing the wall.) I told her I didn't know why she was, and she said, "It's because you put me here." Like, how dumb, Pyper!
Then, while she was laying in bed, I was sitting by her, and said, "What are you doing?" while her finger was up her nose. "I'm not picking boogies, Pyper, I'm feeling my snot, and it's not gross! It's just wet."
Where do they come up with these things?!
Monday, March 4, 2013
i LOVE being an aunt!
We had a family dinner last night, and while I got to spend individual time with each of my cute nephews and niece, I sat there listening to their funny stories and creative ideas or seeing the baby trying new things, and was just so thankful that I get to have each of them in my life!
The other day I was thinking about how I wanted to be able to have some one on one time with each of them. It feels like it's been forever since I had that chance, and I was missing out on things. The other day Ford was telling one of his other aunts that even though Mom and I come from the same location that we bring separate cars, because I ALWAYS have to go to church things. Of course, being to all of my things is important and great, but I felt bad that he felt that way. I was really glad yesterday that I didn't have to leave, and we could just chat.
While we chatted, we made a leprechaun trap. Well, he made it, and let me cut the gold coins out, and hold things while he taped it. Here's the finished product:
The other day I was thinking about how I wanted to be able to have some one on one time with each of them. It feels like it's been forever since I had that chance, and I was missing out on things. The other day Ford was telling one of his other aunts that even though Mom and I come from the same location that we bring separate cars, because I ALWAYS have to go to church things. Of course, being to all of my things is important and great, but I felt bad that he felt that way. I was really glad yesterday that I didn't have to leave, and we could just chat.
While we chatted, we made a leprechaun trap. Well, he made it, and let me cut the gold coins out, and hold things while he taped it. Here's the finished product:
Then listening to Ev and seeing his ginormous eyes getting so big while he talked about the dragon blood he was looking at through the microscope was so fun! He poked his finger with the dropper, and said that he was putting dragon blood in him, so he could be able to do everything that dragons do. What a funny kid!(FYI~ dragon blood was just water. What a great imagination!)
Ad's and her kitchen and barbies. She's such a girl! Then she can be playing with the boys, and be just as strong as they are! So much fun! She loves to cuddle!
Aks is crawling all over the place and loves to play ball. He has a great arm! Both arms! He can throw better with his lefthand than I can... almost ;)
Sunday, December 30, 2012
New Year, New You!
It's that time of year, where you look back at all that has gone on, and you can see all the ways you've been blessed. You can see where you've struggled, and decide on things you want to change.
I don't make New Year Resolutions. I, generally, have time to sit and contemplate the things I want to change at Snowbird. There's something about being up there, at the end of summer, out in the beautiful mountains, where you can feel closer to Heavenly Father than you do in the crazy, busy-ness that goes on down in the valley. That being said, I'm not going to post any goals or resolutions, but I want to share some things I'm grateful for.
I have to say that the last year has been amazing in many ways! Amazing in good ways and amazing in bad ways. I feel like I've been being a downer for the last while, and I don't like that I've become that way, so I'm working on fixing that (I think I may have stated a resolution ;)).
I've been serving in the LDS Mid-Singles program in Davis County for nearly a year. For those that don't know, midsingles are singles in many various circumstances from divorced, widowed, and unmarrieds between the ages of 31-45 years old. I've probably said this before, but I would never have imagined me being a leader like this. When I started showing up for the weekly religion classes about 19 months ago, my plan was to attend the class, because I needed the spiritual uplift and get out of there. I was shy and nervous, and didn't want to be noticed. Then one day someone noticed me, and welcomed me in, and it felt right, so I stuck to it. Through this program I have met a lot of amazing people that I have grown to love! I've also learned many, many things! Some things I sort of wish I hadn't, but oh, well! Overall, I can't believe I'm the same person that walked in there not that long ago! I've been able to step out of my comfort zone, that had me sitting on the back row, by the door, with my phone in hand, so I could escape, to being in front of many, many people and feeling completely comfortable. I'm not saying that I'm always completely comfortable, but it's been amazing, because I have moments where I'm nervous and shy, but I just have to put on that "leader persona" and I can walk up there and do what needs to be done, and the nervousness and shyness dissipate. I'm grateful for that! I'm grateful for the wonderful people I've been able to associate with! I'm still in shock to think that I accompanied Emmy nominated violinist, Jenny Oaks Baker. It was thrilling! Terrifying, but thrilling!
I'm so grateful for a loving and supportive family! I don't know what I would do without my mom, my brother, sister-in-law and their kids, and the support I can feel from my dad! I'm thankful for all of my nephews and niece! I'm grateful for each of their own identities, with their personalities, talents and all that comes with them. Ford is brilliant and beautiful and so talented, and knows so much! I'm grateful for his testimony of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints! Ev is the funniest kid I know. He's really smart, and is an amazing, athletic boy! Ady is hilarious and darling and my little twin! Akston has been a comfort to me these past few months, as I get to cuddle him and rock him to sleep. I am blessed!
I'm grateful for the people I've been able to serve with in young womens. I'm amazed at the strength of the youth in the stake! There are so many that have amazing gifts, talents, and testimonies. I've loved getting to know them and see them grow up.
I'm grateful for the abilities I've been given! Heavenly Father has blessed me in so many ways, and I'm so grateful! I'm in awe, knowing that He knows me, and knows my needs, and loves me. I'm amazed that I can receive answers to prayers, and that even when I don't like those answers, and I keep wanting different answers, that I still know when my prayers are answered.
I wanted to share this video , as the new year is upon us. I hope you enjoy it and take advantage of the new beginning that we all have!
I don't make New Year Resolutions. I, generally, have time to sit and contemplate the things I want to change at Snowbird. There's something about being up there, at the end of summer, out in the beautiful mountains, where you can feel closer to Heavenly Father than you do in the crazy, busy-ness that goes on down in the valley. That being said, I'm not going to post any goals or resolutions, but I want to share some things I'm grateful for.
I have to say that the last year has been amazing in many ways! Amazing in good ways and amazing in bad ways. I feel like I've been being a downer for the last while, and I don't like that I've become that way, so I'm working on fixing that (I think I may have stated a resolution ;)).
I've been serving in the LDS Mid-Singles program in Davis County for nearly a year. For those that don't know, midsingles are singles in many various circumstances from divorced, widowed, and unmarrieds between the ages of 31-45 years old. I've probably said this before, but I would never have imagined me being a leader like this. When I started showing up for the weekly religion classes about 19 months ago, my plan was to attend the class, because I needed the spiritual uplift and get out of there. I was shy and nervous, and didn't want to be noticed. Then one day someone noticed me, and welcomed me in, and it felt right, so I stuck to it. Through this program I have met a lot of amazing people that I have grown to love! I've also learned many, many things! Some things I sort of wish I hadn't, but oh, well! Overall, I can't believe I'm the same person that walked in there not that long ago! I've been able to step out of my comfort zone, that had me sitting on the back row, by the door, with my phone in hand, so I could escape, to being in front of many, many people and feeling completely comfortable. I'm not saying that I'm always completely comfortable, but it's been amazing, because I have moments where I'm nervous and shy, but I just have to put on that "leader persona" and I can walk up there and do what needs to be done, and the nervousness and shyness dissipate. I'm grateful for that! I'm grateful for the wonderful people I've been able to associate with! I'm still in shock to think that I accompanied Emmy nominated violinist, Jenny Oaks Baker. It was thrilling! Terrifying, but thrilling!
I'm so grateful for a loving and supportive family! I don't know what I would do without my mom, my brother, sister-in-law and their kids, and the support I can feel from my dad! I'm thankful for all of my nephews and niece! I'm grateful for each of their own identities, with their personalities, talents and all that comes with them. Ford is brilliant and beautiful and so talented, and knows so much! I'm grateful for his testimony of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints! Ev is the funniest kid I know. He's really smart, and is an amazing, athletic boy! Ady is hilarious and darling and my little twin! Akston has been a comfort to me these past few months, as I get to cuddle him and rock him to sleep. I am blessed!
I'm grateful for the people I've been able to serve with in young womens. I'm amazed at the strength of the youth in the stake! There are so many that have amazing gifts, talents, and testimonies. I've loved getting to know them and see them grow up.
I'm grateful for the abilities I've been given! Heavenly Father has blessed me in so many ways, and I'm so grateful! I'm in awe, knowing that He knows me, and knows my needs, and loves me. I'm amazed that I can receive answers to prayers, and that even when I don't like those answers, and I keep wanting different answers, that I still know when my prayers are answered.
I wanted to share this video , as the new year is upon us. I hope you enjoy it and take advantage of the new beginning that we all have!
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Last Sunday was the 4th Annual MidSingles Christmas Music Devotional: "God Loved Us So He Sent His Son." It was amazing! I'm so grateful for all those that participated and helped and put it together. One of my friend's, that was pretty much in charge, mom said that this was the best one she'd been to, and she'd been to them all. This was my second one to participate in. The choir was amazing, really. I was nervous the whole time for how it would come off, but they were great!
It had been a huge weight on my shoulders, and on Saturday, I finally felt that weight lift, knowing that I'd done all I possibly could, and that had to be enough. The Saturday before, I let weaknesses of mine show that some had never seen, and didn't know what to do about me. Thinking about breaking down and crying in front of so many is somewhat embarrassing, but at the same time hilarious! Nothing was working, and people weren't there, and by the end of the rehearsal I was a disaster. Thank heavens for my friend, Tiffany, stepping in and taking care of organizing people to help decorate. Poor Gary and Vaughn looked at me like they'd never seen anything like that, and didn't know what to do. I had asked for people to bring trees and lights and garlands, if they had any available, and some guy came up to me afterwards and told me that that was not going to work, and asked me if I'd ever done anything like that and actually had it work. I knew people would come through, and I had done it before, and it worked! The guy apologized a few days later.
The program was amazing! There were many talented soloists, duets, ensembles, both vocalists and instrumentalists. I was thrilled to be able to accompany one of the choir songs, and not have to accompany more than that. I loved getting to sing! I was able to sing in one of the ensembles, and it was accompanied by a strings ensemble and piano. It was so cool!
I'd been spending so much time, getting the decorations made for these trees, and other things for that, plus a house I'm working on, it took a while for me to get Christmas up in our house. It's up and I love it, other than the guy cut the bottom of the tree really crooked, so we have the leaning tree of Layton in our house. When I say leaning, I'm not even kidding. I turned it so it's leaning more towards the wall now, but it's WAY slanted! Having the Christmas spirit has been a little more difficult this year than past years with the stress of activities and performances that have been happening, Mom's been way sick for almost 2 months, but last night she seemed much better, and my mood has put a damper on things. I'm trying to be better, though.
So, you know when you're in an uncomfortable situation, there are those automatic reactions to fight or fly. Well, flying is my way to cope. I have to escape. A couple months ago, I had gone to a fireside/devotional, and saw someone that I care a lot about with someone, and my reaction was, "oh my heck.... I have to get out of here." I sat there and kept telling myself I'm a grown up, I can handle things and be mature about the whole situation. Well, that talk lasted about a verse and a half of the opening song, I'm not even kidding, I was out of there! Well, it's been a couple months, and you'd think I would be fine by now. So, I was up singing in the ensemble at the devotional when this other someone walked in and went and sat next to the original someone. It took all I had to stay where I was. Holy cow! What's the deal?! The rest of the devotional went on, and I kept focused on the performers (apparently so focused that it looked like I was checking one of them out, but really I was watching the piano keys not anything else :)), and didn't escape. I was so proud of myself. Isn't that ridiculous!? Thank heavens for family that was there to distract me afterwards, and responsibilities that got me back to being able to be me. We had the fastest clean up of the Bountiful Regional Center, ever! I was thrilled so I didn't have to do it by myself yesterday.
Last night we had our annual Church side Christmas FHE. It used to be that we'd get together and eat dinner and sing carols. Now that Grandma isn't with us anymore, and Darlene lives in Mesquite during the winter, it has changed. It was fun, though!
Last week two of Collin's kids had little programs for their tumbling and dancing. Ev is an amazing little tumbler! Ady is amazing on the bar at tumbling, and then quite the little dancer. She had a mirror off stage, but right by her, that she was totally hamming it up, loving watching herself. So funny!
I'm soon to be released from serving in the stake young women, which is heart breaking to me! I've loved young womens. Two weeks ago, I left an Evening of Excellence, and walked out saying, "This is why I love young womens!" Wednesday night, Mom got a call asking if she'd be okay with me being released to serve in my ward. She said no, because of all of my other responsibilities, but here I am the new primary secretary. Hopefully, I'll be able to feel comfortable in this position being able to serve with kids soon.
It had been a huge weight on my shoulders, and on Saturday, I finally felt that weight lift, knowing that I'd done all I possibly could, and that had to be enough. The Saturday before, I let weaknesses of mine show that some had never seen, and didn't know what to do about me. Thinking about breaking down and crying in front of so many is somewhat embarrassing, but at the same time hilarious! Nothing was working, and people weren't there, and by the end of the rehearsal I was a disaster. Thank heavens for my friend, Tiffany, stepping in and taking care of organizing people to help decorate. Poor Gary and Vaughn looked at me like they'd never seen anything like that, and didn't know what to do. I had asked for people to bring trees and lights and garlands, if they had any available, and some guy came up to me afterwards and told me that that was not going to work, and asked me if I'd ever done anything like that and actually had it work. I knew people would come through, and I had done it before, and it worked! The guy apologized a few days later.
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| Here are the decorations! Now imagine the stage filled with people. It turned out really well, and people were amazing to be there and we got it done so quickly! (My camera has a short in it, so none of the other pics turned out well)
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I'd been spending so much time, getting the decorations made for these trees, and other things for that, plus a house I'm working on, it took a while for me to get Christmas up in our house. It's up and I love it, other than the guy cut the bottom of the tree really crooked, so we have the leaning tree of Layton in our house. When I say leaning, I'm not even kidding. I turned it so it's leaning more towards the wall now, but it's WAY slanted! Having the Christmas spirit has been a little more difficult this year than past years with the stress of activities and performances that have been happening, Mom's been way sick for almost 2 months, but last night she seemed much better, and my mood has put a damper on things. I'm trying to be better, though.
So, you know when you're in an uncomfortable situation, there are those automatic reactions to fight or fly. Well, flying is my way to cope. I have to escape. A couple months ago, I had gone to a fireside/devotional, and saw someone that I care a lot about with someone, and my reaction was, "oh my heck.... I have to get out of here." I sat there and kept telling myself I'm a grown up, I can handle things and be mature about the whole situation. Well, that talk lasted about a verse and a half of the opening song, I'm not even kidding, I was out of there! Well, it's been a couple months, and you'd think I would be fine by now. So, I was up singing in the ensemble at the devotional when this other someone walked in and went and sat next to the original someone. It took all I had to stay where I was. Holy cow! What's the deal?! The rest of the devotional went on, and I kept focused on the performers (apparently so focused that it looked like I was checking one of them out, but really I was watching the piano keys not anything else :)), and didn't escape. I was so proud of myself. Isn't that ridiculous!? Thank heavens for family that was there to distract me afterwards, and responsibilities that got me back to being able to be me. We had the fastest clean up of the Bountiful Regional Center, ever! I was thrilled so I didn't have to do it by myself yesterday.
Last night we had our annual Church side Christmas FHE. It used to be that we'd get together and eat dinner and sing carols. Now that Grandma isn't with us anymore, and Darlene lives in Mesquite during the winter, it has changed. It was fun, though!
Last week two of Collin's kids had little programs for their tumbling and dancing. Ev is an amazing little tumbler! Ady is amazing on the bar at tumbling, and then quite the little dancer. She had a mirror off stage, but right by her, that she was totally hamming it up, loving watching herself. So funny!
I'm soon to be released from serving in the stake young women, which is heart breaking to me! I've loved young womens. Two weeks ago, I left an Evening of Excellence, and walked out saying, "This is why I love young womens!" Wednesday night, Mom got a call asking if she'd be okay with me being released to serve in my ward. She said no, because of all of my other responsibilities, but here I am the new primary secretary. Hopefully, I'll be able to feel comfortable in this position being able to serve with kids soon.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
It's November! October is over! With that being said, I can say that I'm trying really hard to be better, have a better attitude, and to serve more.
I received a priesthood blessing a week and a half ago, and am feeling better. I'm so grateful for the blessings that come through prayer, and the priesthood. I'm thankful for the righteous priesthood holders in my life that can give me blessings when I'm in need.
Interested in what priesthood blessings are? Watch this example.
I am very grateful for the many opportunities that I've been given, and the people that I've met. To think of the changes, opportunities, and things I've learned over the last year and a half, I'm amazed!
TMJ stinks! There are two things that cause it to flair. One of them is if I eat something I shouldn't, like toffee (learned that since Halloween) or chew gum. The second is stress. I can't believe how dumb it is! It's amazing for me to see how people affect me, how I LET people affect me. From someone not treating me the way they usually do or getting hit by a ton of strange comments on event pages or timing of responses to texts, etc... My face hurts! I sit here, holding my face, needing my neck rubbed, telling myself that I'm so dumb for letting myself get all tight like that. So, I know what I need to work on, I just need to know tricks for getting myself out of the stress... haha!
It's almost election day. I'm glad it's going to be here, and be done (hopefully), because I'm so sick to death of all of the commercials and all of the signs all over the place. I'm scared for the outcome of the election. I see people's posts on Facebook, and I get nervous! I've seen the events of fasting and prayer in behalf of the election. Events like that, or reading the Book of Mormon in said amount of time, I don't rsvp to, because I think that those things are very personal. However, seeing the negative comments on such events, makes me sad. People say that Heavenly Father wouldn't take part in politics, and that praying for such is wrong. I disagree whole heartedly! Heavenly Father will answer a prayer to help me find my keys, and that is such a miniscule thing in whole realm of existence, what makes anyone think he won't answer prayers in behalf of a nation. Reading the Bible or the Book of Mormon, you can see the Lord's hand in ALL civilizations. He didn't just send us here, to be on our own, although a lot of people think that, he sent us here to learn and grow and overcome trials and temptations. He sent us with help, and that's for all of us individually and as a whole.
Okay, I'm off my soap box now! Hope everyone is doing well!
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I am very grateful for the many opportunities that I've been given, and the people that I've met. To think of the changes, opportunities, and things I've learned over the last year and a half, I'm amazed!
TMJ stinks! There are two things that cause it to flair. One of them is if I eat something I shouldn't, like toffee (learned that since Halloween) or chew gum. The second is stress. I can't believe how dumb it is! It's amazing for me to see how
It's almost election day. I'm glad it's going to be here, and be done (hopefully), because I'm so sick to death of all of the commercials and all of the signs all over the place. I'm scared for the outcome of the election. I see people's posts on Facebook, and I get nervous! I've seen the events of fasting and prayer in behalf of the election. Events like that, or reading the Book of Mormon in said amount of time, I don't rsvp to, because I think that those things are very personal. However, seeing the negative comments on such events, makes me sad. People say that Heavenly Father wouldn't take part in politics, and that praying for such is wrong. I disagree whole heartedly! Heavenly Father will answer a prayer to help me find my keys, and that is such a miniscule thing in whole realm of existence, what makes anyone think he won't answer prayers in behalf of a nation. Reading the Bible or the Book of Mormon, you can see the Lord's hand in ALL civilizations. He didn't just send us here, to be on our own, although a lot of people think that, he sent us here to learn and grow and overcome trials and temptations. He sent us with help, and that's for all of us individually and as a whole.
Okay, I'm off my soap box now! Hope everyone is doing well!
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
October... So Not my Favorite!!!
Often people are so excited for October. The fresh, crisp air, the cooler temperatures, the changing colors, etc... Don't get me wrong, I enjoy all of that! However, October is full of sadness for me! I try to not to dwell on things, and keep going, because there's nothing else to do, but it's still there.
People that haven't lost a loved one won't understand what I'm talking about, but the empty feeling is overwhelming at times. You don't really talk about it to "outsiders," because you don't want to make them uncomfortable, and you don't know how they feel about the subject. Some friends say it's totally fine, but then act kind of nervous when you're talking about it. That's totally fine, and I understand that. One day I got a message from a guy friend of mine that said, "one day you'll have to tell me about your dad..." It was the first time any guy has said anything like that, and only really close friends have ever asked about him. I was so impressed, because my dad is part of who I am, and sometimes I feel that not talking about him is denying his existence. I know it's not, but there are so many parts of me, that are because of him, that I think it will help people know me better.
So, that being said, I try to not let it affect me, but it does. I'm the type of person that never wants to hurt anyone, so instead of saying anything, I just hold my feelings inside, until they burst! Well, the same thing happens with this hurt I feel inside. I hold it in, and don't talk about it much. I don't want to make my family hurt, so it's a subject that we are very careful about. We talk about him a lot, but on those actual days, we struggle to. Anyways, so that hurt stays inside, but tends to make me very tense, at times, and sometimes a little more fiesty than normal.
I tend to get my feelings hurt more easily. This time around, I cry, I cry easily! So things that aren't such a big deal, and then other things that really are a big deal to me, I just cry. Not the best way to win friends and influence people :S. I'm not going to say that I hurt anybody, because I don't know that I have, but I do know I've made someone(s) mad at me. I'm sorry for that!
I was reading Neal L. Anderson's talk "Trial of Your Faith", and see that the challenges for me aren't as big as many that others are going through. It created a self awareness that I needed to see. I love general conference!
Let's just say, I'm really glad that October is nearly over! I hope that I'll get back to being my normal, happy self. I hope that I still have friends when it's done :)
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
August- Weekends Outdoors!
This has been a great month, so far!
The first Saturday of the month, my friend, John, took me up American Fork Canyon, one of my most favorite places of all time! We drove around, had a picnic, did a little hiking and took fun photos. It was beautiful! I loved every minute of it!
The next Saturday we had a Canoeing at Causey MidSingles activity. The water levels were really low. There were about 20 people total, some came up later than others. We had the perfect amount for the amount of canoes we rented. (Bottom two pics, courtesy of Jared :)) I was afraid to take a camera out on the water, with my luck, it would've ended up on the bottom of the lake!
I left Causey, got cleaned up, and headed to Snowbird, where we were for a week!
Great month! This Saturday, I'm going to Moab, and the next weekend St. George!
The first Saturday of the month, my friend, John, took me up American Fork Canyon, one of my most favorite places of all time! We drove around, had a picnic, did a little hiking and took fun photos. It was beautiful! I loved every minute of it!
I left Causey, got cleaned up, and headed to Snowbird, where we were for a week!
Great month! This Saturday, I'm going to Moab, and the next weekend St. George!
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Four years ago, yesterday, I went through the Mt. Timpanogos temple for my first time. I'm so grateful that I decided to go through the temple. It has been such a blessing to me!
I had been shopping for some young women things at the distribution center, and overheard a bunch of missionaries showing each other the pictures of the temples that they received their endowments in. While I was observing this, I was like, "I want to do that." The thought had come when I was younger, I wanted to be able to be there when Collin got married, but it just didn't seem right. However, in that distribution center, I knew it was time. I went to the church that night to drop some stuff off for one of my primary kids, and just stopped into the bishop's office to see what I needed to do to get ready to go to the temple. Fifteen minutes later, I had a temple recommend and was told the next temple prep. class wasn't going to start for a while, and he thought I should just go. So, three weeks later I went through this temple. It was a great experience! It was wonderful to have so many of my family and friends there.
I've seen so many blessings in my life, and in the lives of those I know and love, because of the temple.
(I hope that Steven and Seja don't mind me posting this)
This little girl's parents found out while they were expecting her, that she had a heart defect. Their names were put on the temple prayer rolls in many temples, and one day as I was walking out of the temple, I got a text from Seja saying that they had just met with the specialist, and that she was totally fine. She's a happy, healthy wonderful little girl!
The power of the temple and the power of prayer are such amazing gifts!
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Easter
This morning we had Collin and his family over for breakfast. It was really fun! Those kids are amazing! We had yummy food, egg fights, easter baskets, and an easter egg hunt. It was great! After they left, we went to Sacrament meeting. Pres. Theurer spoke about the last week of Christ's life, it was very touching. There were some musical numbers, some were really good.
After Sacrament, we left church, so we could pick up Aunt Ann and take her to Uncle Don's and Aunt Mil's house. I'm really glad that we could help out, and get her down there, so she had some family time on Easter. It's really hard for me. Aunt Ann has dimentia, like Grandma Mamie did. They have the same eyes, so when Ann looks at me with really confused eyes, not knowing who I am, it brings back the horrible memories of Grandma's disease. Grandma generally knew who I was, but it still hurts to think about the confusion. Right as we were getting to Mil's, Ann was concerned, because she hadn't told her family where she was going, and she didn't want them to be mad at her. It was too close to home. (I have to say, that Baba (they're mom) has a lot to answer for. The terror she put inside them is so unbelievable.)
While she was visiting with them, and having dinner, Mom and I took flowers to Grandma and Grandpa, and then down to American Fork to take flowers to Daddy and Grandpa. Dad and Grandpa Dan have been gone for so long, but I still find it hard to believe that Grandpa Ross and Grandma Mamie are gone. They both went so quickly and way too close together; no one should have to go through that so close together. Walking around through the cemeteries, I thought about how many wonderful people I've lost in my life. I have friends that have never lost anyone close to them, and I've had a number of people that are close to me. It makes me even more grateful that Jesus Christ atoned for me, and that He lives again; because He lives, I'll be able to be with all of these great people again.
I sure miss these guys...(I don't have any pics of Grandpa Dan, Grandpa Gib or Grandma Orpha on my laptop, but I've sure been missing all of them today)
After Sacrament, we left church, so we could pick up Aunt Ann and take her to Uncle Don's and Aunt Mil's house. I'm really glad that we could help out, and get her down there, so she had some family time on Easter. It's really hard for me. Aunt Ann has dimentia, like Grandma Mamie did. They have the same eyes, so when Ann looks at me with really confused eyes, not knowing who I am, it brings back the horrible memories of Grandma's disease. Grandma generally knew who I was, but it still hurts to think about the confusion. Right as we were getting to Mil's, Ann was concerned, because she hadn't told her family where she was going, and she didn't want them to be mad at her. It was too close to home. (I have to say, that Baba (they're mom) has a lot to answer for. The terror she put inside them is so unbelievable.)
While she was visiting with them, and having dinner, Mom and I took flowers to Grandma and Grandpa, and then down to American Fork to take flowers to Daddy and Grandpa. Dad and Grandpa Dan have been gone for so long, but I still find it hard to believe that Grandpa Ross and Grandma Mamie are gone. They both went so quickly and way too close together; no one should have to go through that so close together. Walking around through the cemeteries, I thought about how many wonderful people I've lost in my life. I have friends that have never lost anyone close to them, and I've had a number of people that are close to me. It makes me even more grateful that Jesus Christ atoned for me, and that He lives again; because He lives, I'll be able to be with all of these great people again.
I sure miss these guys...(I don't have any pics of Grandpa Dan, Grandpa Gib or Grandma Orpha on my laptop, but I've sure been missing all of them today)
Friday, February 10, 2012
Akston...
I have a new nephew! He was born on tuesday. He's darling, and was cuddly when I last saw him. He's been in NICU since wednesday morning early, so I've seen some pictures of him. He looks a lot like his biggest brother. The nurse that helped in the delivery, said she was trying to be all professional, but the second he came out, she was like, "holy cow! That's a little Collin!" Way cute! I'll post a picture later, gotta get little Ford off to school!
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Grandma Mamie
On Saturday, December 4, 2010, my sweet little grandma passed away. It's amazing, I can't believe how fast she was gone. When she left Apple Village, she was doing so well. She had three wonderful days at Legacy Village of Layton, but then they didn't care for her very well, and that was the beginning of the end. We moved her to North Canyon Care Center in Bountiful on Nov. 9. I've said this before, but I am so grateful that I was able to be with her as much as I was. In the end, I was with her twice a day for many hours. I couldn't bare to have her be alone. Especially the last week of her life, I was there as much as possible. We left her on Friday night, not even guessing that that was really going to be our last time to see her, alive. We had asked them to call us, when the signs were getting closer together. However, there wasn't time. She had thrown up, and the nurse went out to get something to clean her up with, and returned 30 seconds later, and she was gone.
"Mamie Church 1915 ~ 2010 Mamie Price Church, 95, passed away on December 4, 2010 in Bountiful, Utah. She was born on October 1, 1915 in Midvale, Utah to Milan and Eva Derikrava Prica. Mamie married Dan Church on September 25, 1935 in Midvale, Utah. She loved cooking Sunday dinners for her family, gardening, crocheting and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her entire life was devoted to serving others. Mamie was baptized a member of the LDS Church at the age of 88 and loved her visiting teaching assignment. She was sealed to her family in the Jordan River Temple at the age of 90. Survived by her daughters, Darlene (Earl) Nelson; Colleen Nicholes; son, Max (Faye) Sluga; seven grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; siblings, Mitch (Norma) Price; Ann Theos; Amelia Price; Don Price; Ellen Parmley; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dan Church; son-in-law, Sanford Ross Nicholes, Jr.; grandson, Russell Phipps; nine siblings. The family would like to thank the CNA's at Apple Village Assisted Living and the staff at North Canyon Care Center for their loving care. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at the Midvale East 2nd Ward, 7250 S. 300 E. Friends may call one hour prior to the services. Interment, Midvale City Cemetery. www.goffmortuary.com "
I'm going to explain a little bit about her family listed in the obituary... Grandma had two daughters, Darlene and my mom Colleen. Max Sluga is actually her nephew on my grandpa Dan's side. Grandma and Grandpa took care of Max a lot, when he was a kid, and he lived with them while he went to college. In 2007, he was officially adopted into the Dan & Mamie Church family, as their son, and on the records of the church, he is listed as their son. Grandma was thrilled when this happened, because she had always loved Max and knew that Grandpa did, as well.
My heart is broken, I miss her so much! She is a major part of who I grew up to be. I'm so glad I was able to have her so close, and be able to help her with anything she needed. She devoted her life to serving family, friends, neighbors, and those who were in need. She had to quit school in the 8th grade to raise her siblings, she babysat her great-grandchildren into her 90s. When I grow up I want to be like her :)
Love you, Grandma Mamie! I'll miss you forever!
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