This year, trick-or-treating was a little different. Max and Maverick split off with their friends while Bev, Harvey, Andy and I went around with Afton and Lindsay. We all had a good time and the Kids wound up with way too much candy. I really can’t believe my boys are old enough to trick-or-treat with …
It’s really hard to live so far away from our families. Andy’s are in Texas and Hawaii, my family is in Utah– all six of my siblings and their families and my parents. I’ve gotten “used” to it for the most part, but holidays make the distance a little more obvious. That being said, Andy …
Last Sunday we had dinner and s’mores with one of our family friends. We love the Woods. They’re wholesome, fun, and down-to-earth, keep-it-real type of people. We love hanging out with them any chance we get. And it helps that our kids are pretty close to the same age! Football games are in full swing. …
Last week we were on deaths door, or so it felt. Every kid had their turn with fevers that lasted around five days for each of them. Max and Beverly got so sick they were hallucinating. Max kept saying that there was an earth quake and Beverly said the trees were trying to get her. …
What stood out to me the most this weekend is standing strong and immovable. I talked about this a few weeks ago, but nourishing our spirit is as important as feeding our bodies. It is our testimony that we are strengthening as we nourish our spirit. We can strengthen our testimony by doing the basic …
On Monday, my dear friend Lindsay Durrant took me on a kayaking trip. One that had been rescheduled two other times due to sickness or the kayak shop keeper not showing up. It actually worked out for the best. Andy took the kids to and from preschool so we weren’t rushed, while the other days …
This week was stake conference. The general session today was great and focused on gathering Israel through missionary work and temple and family history work. Last night’s adult session was even more in depth and I got more from it. One of the presidency members spoke about Repentance and then the Stake President spoke on …
Isaiah 2:5 What does this scripture mean? What does it mean to walk in the light of the Lord? The word light represents truth and knowledge. When we walk in the light of the Lord, we are living our lives according to knowledge and truth. The more we learn, layer upon layer, the more light …
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I have realized the power of “intent” in my life. If I intend on having a good day, I will. If I intend on trusting in the Lord, I do. If I intend on seeking truth, I find it. The opposite is true. When you intend or expect negative things to happen, they often do. …
I’ve shared this in my blog before, but gratitude really can shape or reshape your reality. We all have so much to be grateful for. Someone in church yesterday was talking about how the Psalms are songs of praise, and though our Father in Heaven probably loves to hear the word “thank you,” gratitude is …