My Take On Things :)

I have been super busy this week, but figured I should update just a bit. Let me start by saying I love my kids so much!!! Of course I always do, but this past week especially. I had a lot going on with work, young womens, and a visiting friend....this caused me to be gone from home A LOT. My wonderful children didn't complain when I had to go serve and they weren't upset when I spent hours talking with my friend....they just went with the flow. Trajan babysat without complaint and I just want them to know I love them. I even had a few hours to go with my friend, Christa, and my mother-in-law to the temple....no whining from the kids. On Friday, we had a Young Women's super activity that lasted about ten hours (super fun). My kids were so great. Even though they called to see where I was at and how much longer I would be, they still did it. I'm thankful for their willingness to allow me to serve and their understanding that when I serve, our whole family is blessed :) So with that said...here I go :



1. Breaking Dawn. I am about three quarters of the way through because I just didn't have time to be ultra involved in it like I always get with books, but so far....I like it. This "like" comes with a few warnings though. If you are one of my Young Women reading this post....I suggest you don't read BD. I think this one is a bit too mature for youth (maybe a senior on up). I think it pushes the limits to the very brink...so although there's nothing graphic...definitely not for my young women :) Also, so far I think there is too much info. crammed into one book....like she's trying to shove it all in and bring it to a tidy bow at the end. I'm not sure if I'm right, so I'll let you know when I finish.

2. Las Vegas HEAT! I absolutely can't stand Vegas in the month of August. My garden is dead, my flowers are dead, and my brain is dead. The only thing alive and kicking is my power bill (I know, I whine about this too much). The kids can only swim just so much. We've outplayed Life, Monopoly, and Deal or no Deal. My kids are now on their fourth 1000 peice puzzle (we're going to modge podge them with all this work), and we're all getting a little stir crazy. Can't wait for October :)

3. My Wardrobe: Okay, this is bad. Over the past years of staying home and not being in the work force...I have no working clothes. I think I can come up with five outfits that don't look like a "mormon mom". That will have to get me through until I can buy some more....lol. Maybe I'll be like one of the crazy science teachers who always wears the same outfit on test days. Better yet, I could just wear one of the lab coats and nobody will know what I have on underneath. And, I won't even touch the shoe department. What will I do without daily flip flops?

4. Rest in Peace Grandma: My Mom, Dad, and Sister met with my Aunt, Uncle and a handful of others to lay my Grandma's ashes to rest. It's so nice to know she is at peace and with those we love who have also passed on. I am grateful every moment of every day to know that the gospel is true. I know family's are forever and that life is eternal. If you are one of my relatives, and while reading this you wonder how I can know this.....I will tell you!!!! If you will but just entertain the idea that there is a God who loves us very much, I can show you how to know and understand the rest. One of my young women last night straight up asked me why I decided to be a mormon. She didn't understand really why anyone would CHOOSE that. So I told her my straight and simple answer. I asked God if the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and all of its teachings were true....my answer was undeniably yes. I cannot describe the feelings in my heart to any of you except to say I know as surely as I breathe, it is true. For me to deny the answer I was given, would deny God Himself. The material things I give up in this life for the blessings of the gospel are minute....If any of you ever feel inclined to know....I would love to share my thoughts. I feel like I've been given a gift to know this truth and I would be amiss if I didn't try to share with some of you. Love you guys!

4. Skymania: this is a giant warehouse full of wall to wall trampolines. We took our young Women there and let me just reiterate....I AM OUT OF SHAPE! I was running around like I was a superhero and totally took a dive on the tramp...TWICE. I mean, it wasn't even pretty. Now, I love myself....don't get me wrong. But you have to imagine that I am a good sized woman. I'm running on these trampolines: hips, butt and thighs a-goin'. The girls and I are playing tag. I cannot catch ANYONE. I cannot BREATH. My legs are getting WOBBLY. BAM....face plant. I jump up, to show I can still hang with these young girls, and about five seconds later...BAM. Another face plant. I seriously can't breathe at this point so I beg one of my beehives to take over my spot. Although it was totally fun, I am re-energized to continue running on my treadmill. And yes....I'm very sore today.

5. The Temple: I love the peace going to the temple brings to my life. Being a convert, I love the fact that I can go and help someone else receive the blessings of the gospel that may or may not have been presented in their lives. I need to go more often.

6. The Olympics: I'm so excited they have started. I missed most of the opening ceremonies because we had our great YW activity, but I already started watching last night. I did not know they had badmitten in the olympics. The girls volleyball this morning was AWESOME! I just really love watching this olympics.

7. Journal: I have a new goal to write in my journal more often. yes, I'm keeping this blog, but obviously I don't update that very often (sorry everyone). I'm trying to stay focused on one journal that holds my spiritual moments and one that holds every day things. I just remember Sister Hinkley's journal notes. She would be the cost of something she bought that day and it was neat to see how things change over time. Anyway, just a goal.

Okay, well I can tell I'm getting pretty boring by now, so it's time to go read. We're taking the kids to the pool, so maybe I'll finish the book up today. :) I will go brave the heat once more and quit whining about it. It's all in our attitude right? Life is great....live it that way.

( Does anybody watch Run's House? I feel like I'm ending this post the way he does. ha ha ha Only those who've seen it will know what I'm talking about...I'm a dork)