Life

Lately I have really come to appreciate this quote,  "Be kind for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle." Plato.

It's so true in so many ways and very frequently it's hard to tell what or how hard a battle someone is going through. There are many things that can cause us stress and heartache such as work, family, family illness or personal illness, relationship problems with spouse or children, money, or just the personal battles that we all go through at times.

As I was thinking about this and taking inventory of my hard battles I came to realize just how blessed I am. While things may not be going how I would like them too at this time I got the powerful reminder that I have a Heavenly Father who loves me and has a plan for me. I became even more aware of the little and big miracles that I am blessed with daily to help me with my "hard battles." I know that he has a greater plan for me and that if I put my faith in him and become more like him then the pathway will become clear and I will not only know the plan for me but understand why.

Thinking of this got me very excited for General Conference this next week. ( Mar 31-April 1). I receive so much comfort, peace, and guidance in every minute. I know that President Monson is a true prophet and is the Lord's mouthpiece. I know with all my heart that I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and that it's true. I know the Book of Mormon is a true book and that it can truly change lives. I am so grateful for the blessings of the temple and to be a part of an eternal family. I believe in Jesus Christ.

I look forward to the messages and hope that you will too.

A little bit of here and there.

One Saturday Justin wanted to make cookies so he got busy in the kitchen. Then he made himself a giant cookie and could only half of it. hehe.

My latest project is a baby afghan for a lady in my ward. I haven't ever made one before so it's new and taking a bit longer then I thought. But it's cool to see it grow and grow. 

One Sunday afternoon I convinced Justin to watch Gone with the Wind with me. If you haven't ever seen it you should. It's a long one about 4 hours but so good. He wasn't super excited but ended up really liking it. Rhett Butler is still awesome and my favorite. He has the best lines one of my favorites is when he's talking to Scarlett and says, " You need to be kissed daily and by someone who knows how." Then he kisses  her passionately. I realized after watching it this time how sad it really ends. Scarlett definitely got what she deserved but it's still kind of a bummer. Don't let that sway you it's still a great movie! It did make me want to read the book again. 

It came!

I have been saving my Christmas and Birthday money to get myself a big girl present. My very own sewing machine! I have been doing a lot of research into which brand would be best. I wanted a machine that would be easy to use but still be able to do some fun stuff. I got a Bernina 330 and I am super excited to play with it. The lady at the store showed me the basic stitches and then some fun stitches. Justin was so impressed that he wanted to play with the machine as well. =)

When I went to the store they didn't have the model I wanted in stock but it was coming. So I paid for it and got my name on one. They thought that it might not come for another week or two.  To my surprise they called me a few days later to say that they got there. My good husband went and got it for me since I was working and sleeping. 

Here are the fun stitches that it can do . The lady even showed me that it can do the alphabet and other fun stuff. 

I am excited and so glad that my momma taught me how to sew. She can make anything and is my best example of an " I can do it" attitude. 

February Birthdays

  I have been slacking on the blogging. I could say that we've been busy but let's be honest....I've been a bit lazy. =) Anyways, we had lots of fun family birthdays in February. It started with this cutie and then a few days later my dad.

Justin's sister Jyana's birthday is a few days before mine so we got together to have a fun family party. There was delicious food.

Jyana requested a pineapple upside down cake that I gladly made. I love a good pineapple upside down cake and the recipe I found used a good portion of butter and sugar my two favorite baking ingredients. =) It turned out really good. 

Here we are getting ready to blow out our candles with our flowers. My flowers  are still going strong.=)

And just cause he's cute.=)

A picture of the birthday girls. I am so glad that I get to share my birthday month/week with Jyana. She is awesome and a really great sister. She is a hard worker and super smart and creative with her job. I've always admired her and all that she does even when Justin and I dated in high school. Not to mention that I think she's gorgeous. 

For my actual birthday day we went to Logan and spent the day with my family. It was fun and I always love to play with my sisters and nieces.We went bowling and took my little niece. She was super excited. 

Here she is showing me her special shoes.

It was fun to celebrate birthdays and to have fun with family. I feel so blessed to be a part of my family and Justin's as well.