Thursday, February 28, 2013

Cranky

If I focus too much on the to-do list I can become a bit cranky and discouraged.  There is so much to do.  However, if I focus on making the people around me happy and helping them as I can it seems better.  Problem is with this approach I quite often look up and find it is dinner time and nothing prepared.  But somehow there has got to be a balance.  Somehow I have got to make this all work.  I know the Lord is showing me bit by bit.  The key is not to lose hope or faith and live worthy of the Spirit by not getting cranky.  The other day I was praying for guidance.  I felt the Lord whisper gently, "Don't give up on your goals."  At least I think it was from the Lord.  Maybe it was just me, but I'm going to work like crazy to meet these worthy objectives.  With the Lord's help we can do it!!!

Bus

One of our family's goals this year is to get a bus and convert it to greisel and into an RV with bunks, a bathroom, a kitchenette, dining sets, and a grand master bedroom. We are all so stink'n excited we can hardly stand it! It would man we could travel around the country for free (fuel & lodging wise). Last night we went to look at the perfect bus for our family. It only $6000.00. However, that is $6,000.00 more than we have right now. We just got out of debt. But it was so tempting! We will just have to work, save, and wait! I'm glad Heavenly Father helped us keep His commandments.

Sunday, February 24, 2013

Night Driving

Jessica is close to getting her driver's license. She just has the test and finishing her 10 hours of night driving. We ask went our as a family for a couple hours this evening. We were blessed to get back safely and we were blessed to listen to Conference talks on the way. The later was very important because Jaremy and I were at each others throats for a bit. It helped me humble myself and repent.

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Saturday Morning

We slept in this morning. In fact, I am still in bed pondering scriptures and the teachings of the prophets. What a blessing to take a relaxed moment to soak in the Word of God and feel His Spirit. Perhaps I have been to rushed to take enough time to really feast on the scriptures. I must slow down and calm down and invite the Lord's guidance by taking plenty of time to study the scriptures, pray, ponder, and share the Gospel with more love with my dear children. I'm so grateful for a testimony of my loving Heavenly Father and His Beloved Son. I hope I can live true to this testimony.

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Visiting

Yesterday we were blessed to go visit my mom and dad and Grandma Keller.  Our van drove perfectly; we made the trip in safety and warmth; and enjoyed snacks along the way.  We are so blessed with ease and comfort.  We enjoyed a nice visit.  The kids love seeing their grandparents and playing with the toys and dress-ups there.

Today I am fasting and praying, trying to prepare myself spiritually to attend the temple this evening.  I feel I have analyzed my life and carefully chosen the path I think Heavenly Father wants me to take.  Yet it seems almost impossible to do everything necessary.  So I need to turn to the Lord, humble myself, work hard, and somehow stay focused on many different balls in the air.  My most important goal and mission statement is:  Simply follow Christ, speaking with the tongue of angels, while scattering sunshine all along the way.  I can do that no matter how long my to-do list is.  Heavenly Father will teach me and guide me on how to accomplish the rest.  So today in a weaken state from fasting I am begging the Lord to help strengthen my resolve, my diligence, my faith, my hope, my vision, and my love for others.
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Monday, February 18, 2013

Great Vacation

We had a great time in St. George. We camped, hiked, and enjoyed each others company. We soaked in the sun during the day and froze in our tents at night. Well, actually after the first night a bought a lot more sleeping bags and that helped a ton. I'm grateful to be in a warm, soft bed tonight without having to try to keep wiggly toddlers in their bedding all night and nursing in the cold. Adelynn woke up and cried a lot while camping, so I'm so excited to get some good sleep tonight. Camping makes me pray for ask those who don't have basic needs met or who don't have a warm, soft bed in a safe warm home. I'm so very blessed.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Packing

Packing is a huge thing to do before a camping trip. We will camp five days and four nights in St. George starting tomorrow. We are all excited; however, it does seem a trick to keep everyone on task. Jaremy has encouraged me to take time to meet with each child and go over the goal and plans and responsiblities with them individually. Finding time for that seems a bit crazy! But we can and will do it!  It will help each child contribute and take care of stewardships while eliminating nagging from Mom. I'm excited to try this new method. Heavenly Father will bless us with better leadership capabilityif we turn to Him.

Monday, February 11, 2013

Early Morning

I'm up! I've read my scriptures, but I'm still tired. The dang dogs! And Adelynn got up too. But we will eventually get everyone to sleep through the night!

Today we get to teach the kids about managing their money. I'm excited to read with the little ones and help them with their school. I'm grateful Heavenly Father has blessed me to homeschool my dear ones!

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Cutest Little Muffin

Adelynn is learning to talk. She is so dang cute! We all adore her!! She says "Ease!" so sweetly that we give her about whatever she wants. Heavenly Father has blessed me so much to be her mother! I want to be better for and because of my dear children.

Driving

Out family loves driving together and having adventures. We are so blessed with a van that runs on natural gas so it its cheap and clean to drive. We make lots of memories sailing along the roads. Today w drove to Toole for the first time. On Thursday we are heading to St. George for a camping trip. It should be a ton of fun. Heavenly Father has bless us to have fun and adventures as family.

Saturday, February 9, 2013

Organization

Oh, I just about get giddy about organizing!!! And labeling is even better!!!  You can organize until the cows come home, but until everything is labeled it will not stay organized.  I can't remember where everything is supposed to go and my children can't either.  Especially, if we find "it" doesn't work there and has to be moved.  Labels save the order and make it easy to change if needed.

Today we spent most of the day organizing the basement.  I had a ton of fun!  We got cleaning supplies, the 72 hour kit, bathroom supplies, bottled goods, totes, and buckets all in order.  It feels so good.  Of course, we could improve with more shelves and such, but it is pretty nice.  I'm grateful Heavenly Father is a God of Order and wants us to be organized too.

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Changing

The weather and winter have been hard on everyone.  Yesterday I felt so negative, but I pleaded with the Lord to help me turn to Christ and become more like Him.  He answered my prayer and helped me to be more grateful and less selfish.

Monday, February 4, 2013

Feeling Better

This afternoon and evening I've felt so much better!  Heavenly Father is so good to us!  Adelynn is much better too!  I'm so grateful; I am so glad I can do things again and feel great!

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Sick Babies

Adelynn, Tank, & Ella all have the flu, poor things. I wish I could suffer for them. But seeing that I can't I will love, cuddle, massage, and pamper them as much as possible. I'm grateful for this opportunity to be choose to my little ones. Well, I best get to bed I could be needed a lot tonight. Which is fine with me.

Friday, February 1, 2013

Sickness

I was in bed with a fever today and Wednesday. The kids are amazing! They are so compassionate! Mom being out means a lot of extra work and sacrifice for everyone else. They step up and do it so cheerfully. Heavenly Father has blessed me so much with this wonderful family!