Your husband comes home after you've spent the day canning
(3 hours of shaking) butter and he calls the deed . . . .
wait for it . . . .
he calls it . . . .
"SEXY"
??!!!???!!
I never knew canning was a turn-on.
Maybe I'll start canning more. . .
Showing posts with label gospel principles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gospel principles. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
You might be a Mormon if . . .
Your husband comes home after you've spent the day canning
(3 hours of shaking) butter and he calls the deed . . . .
wait for it . . . .
he calls it . . . .
"SEXY"
??!!!???!!
I never knew canning was a turn-on.
Maybe I'll start canning more. . .
Sunday Art
London's artwork from primary this past Sunday.
They learned about baptism so this is a drawing of her daddy baptizing her.
I love that she is covered in water -- I guess she understood the immersion concept.
They learned about baptism so this is a drawing of her daddy baptizing her.I love that she is covered in water -- I guess she understood the immersion concept.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Saturday
This Saturday gave me three things that I am passionate about:
1. Nathan
2. Books, books, books
3. American Patriotism/History
A huge thanks to Cyndee for playing mother to my three girlies all (8:00 - 5:00) day long while Nate and I attended a seminar about American History and the Constitution -- the miraculous way it came about as well as it's content. Just the fact that Nate devoted his whole Saturday to something so near and dear to my heart without complaint melts my heart. He is totally interested in history and govt, but just isn't the type to choose to sit all day in a classroom setting (it may be a slight ADD-thing) and yet he did so willingly -- to be with me -- to make me happy. Thank you! Both he and I loved it and learned a ton of things we'd never been taught before.
my passions were included in the following ways:
1. I got to spend all day learning while sitting next to Nate. Lunch was spent in discussion after which we explored downtown Mesa which brings me to the books.
2. We discovered an awesome bookshop that smelled of old books. I love that smell. It reminded me of an old bookstore Megan and I used to frequent in Denver where this painting hung.
From that time on, I swore that one day I would have a library and this picture (by Fragonard) would be the focal point amongst all the books. Don't you just love it?
Anyway, Nate and I spent most of lunch looking at all the books. That's one of the things I love about Nate - he wants to learn about anything and everything. If he hears something he's never heard of then I can be assured he will be searching it on the internet the minute we get home. Always learning; I like that. Plus, we could both spend hours perusing a book store together (and we've had many a date doing so).
I also went away from the seminar with a list of books I need to eventually get for my "I love America bookshelf" the instructer kept referring to. Some of those include: The Real George Washington, The Real Benjamin Franklin, The Real Thomas Jefferson, The Making of America: The Substance and Meaning of the Constitution, and The Federalist Papers. Those are just for starters to go along with my 5,000 Year Leap.
I will just add that my comments on the 5,000 Year Leap a couple posts ago should be edited, thanks to a friend for reminding me that the leap could never have taken place without the restoration of the gospel. In my mind, nothing is secular therefore it's all just one chain of spiritual events and the making of America was a step that Heavenly Father played a huge part in so that He could establish the gospel once again on the earth. We needed freedom of religion in order for Joseph Smith to restore the gospel in it's fullness. But don't take my word for it, just go read 1 Nephi 13, which chronicles everything from Columbus' discovery of America through inspiration to divine help in the Revolutionary War.
3. As a former history major (turned humanities), I LOVE LOVE LOVE history. It intrigues me and so the whole day spent learning about the forming of America and it's founding documents entertained me to no end while others probably think I'm psycho. The seminar was put on by the National Center for Constitutional Studies. There were many stories about divine help received during the war as well as during the constitutional convention. And then just learning what the constitution actually says was refreshing considering how government has gotten so out of control over the past decades. I am just so grateful that we have this document and I hope that more people will read it and encourage our government leaders to follow it more.
I 100% agree with James Madison when he said the following:
"A well instructed people alone can permanently be a free people." and
"If a nation expects to be ignorant and free in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be."
The only way to figure out solutions to our country's problems is to look back into history and learn from other people's mistakes. We must be educated so that we can know if this or that has been tried before and whether or not it succeeded or failed. That is exactly what the Founding Fathers did: they studied other civilizations and governments to see which worked and which didn't. They learned from the Greeks and Romans what not to do and from the Israelites (Moses) and the Anglo-Saxons what to do.
And don't get me wrong when I talk about America's current situation, I'm not bashing on the current president because our last one started the whole ball rolling. I'm not for democrat or republican - I'm for whoever will do what is in line with our Founding Fathers and things that make sense -- I just wish there were more leaders out there to fit that description
Plus, I'm calmer over the whole thing when I remind myself that when all is said and done, Heavenly Father is in charge and He knows what needs to happen so I'll just have faith and do what his prophets have asked -- stay out of debt, have some money saved, and have a year supply to sustain my family in case of job-loss or anything else that might come our way.
What a great Saturday!!!!
1. Nathan
2. Books, books, books
3. American Patriotism/History
A huge thanks to Cyndee for playing mother to my three girlies all (8:00 - 5:00) day long while Nate and I attended a seminar about American History and the Constitution -- the miraculous way it came about as well as it's content. Just the fact that Nate devoted his whole Saturday to something so near and dear to my heart without complaint melts my heart. He is totally interested in history and govt, but just isn't the type to choose to sit all day in a classroom setting (it may be a slight ADD-thing) and yet he did so willingly -- to be with me -- to make me happy. Thank you! Both he and I loved it and learned a ton of things we'd never been taught before.
my passions were included in the following ways:
1. I got to spend all day learning while sitting next to Nate. Lunch was spent in discussion after which we explored downtown Mesa which brings me to the books.
2. We discovered an awesome bookshop that smelled of old books. I love that smell. It reminded me of an old bookstore Megan and I used to frequent in Denver where this painting hung.
From that time on, I swore that one day I would have a library and this picture (by Fragonard) would be the focal point amongst all the books. Don't you just love it?Anyway, Nate and I spent most of lunch looking at all the books. That's one of the things I love about Nate - he wants to learn about anything and everything. If he hears something he's never heard of then I can be assured he will be searching it on the internet the minute we get home. Always learning; I like that. Plus, we could both spend hours perusing a book store together (and we've had many a date doing so).
I also went away from the seminar with a list of books I need to eventually get for my "I love America bookshelf" the instructer kept referring to. Some of those include: The Real George Washington, The Real Benjamin Franklin, The Real Thomas Jefferson, The Making of America: The Substance and Meaning of the Constitution, and The Federalist Papers. Those are just for starters to go along with my 5,000 Year Leap.
I will just add that my comments on the 5,000 Year Leap a couple posts ago should be edited, thanks to a friend for reminding me that the leap could never have taken place without the restoration of the gospel. In my mind, nothing is secular therefore it's all just one chain of spiritual events and the making of America was a step that Heavenly Father played a huge part in so that He could establish the gospel once again on the earth. We needed freedom of religion in order for Joseph Smith to restore the gospel in it's fullness. But don't take my word for it, just go read 1 Nephi 13, which chronicles everything from Columbus' discovery of America through inspiration to divine help in the Revolutionary War.
3. As a former history major (turned humanities), I LOVE LOVE LOVE history. It intrigues me and so the whole day spent learning about the forming of America and it's founding documents entertained me to no end while others probably think I'm psycho. The seminar was put on by the National Center for Constitutional Studies. There were many stories about divine help received during the war as well as during the constitutional convention. And then just learning what the constitution actually says was refreshing considering how government has gotten so out of control over the past decades. I am just so grateful that we have this document and I hope that more people will read it and encourage our government leaders to follow it more.
I 100% agree with James Madison when he said the following:
"A well instructed people alone can permanently be a free people." and
"If a nation expects to be ignorant and free in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be."
The only way to figure out solutions to our country's problems is to look back into history and learn from other people's mistakes. We must be educated so that we can know if this or that has been tried before and whether or not it succeeded or failed. That is exactly what the Founding Fathers did: they studied other civilizations and governments to see which worked and which didn't. They learned from the Greeks and Romans what not to do and from the Israelites (Moses) and the Anglo-Saxons what to do.
And don't get me wrong when I talk about America's current situation, I'm not bashing on the current president because our last one started the whole ball rolling. I'm not for democrat or republican - I'm for whoever will do what is in line with our Founding Fathers and things that make sense -- I just wish there were more leaders out there to fit that description
Plus, I'm calmer over the whole thing when I remind myself that when all is said and done, Heavenly Father is in charge and He knows what needs to happen so I'll just have faith and do what his prophets have asked -- stay out of debt, have some money saved, and have a year supply to sustain my family in case of job-loss or anything else that might come our way.
What a great Saturday!!!!
Monday, February 2, 2009
London's Art from Primary
London's version of the First Vision.I love this drawing because:
1. the topic.
2. London does not usually draw actual things - she's more of a scribbler even though I know she's quite capable (proven here) of more. So this is a rarity for her.
3. I know she really put a lot of thought into this drawing -- the tree, three people (Joseph Smith is the large one on the right, smiling), the grass, and even some "glow" coming off Heavenly Father. Love it.
4. It shows me that she really does listen intently and learn in Primary. Every Sunday she tells me details of the lesson and I am so impressed that she's learning the gospel so well and loves it.
5. Her name started and interrupted (by the tree) 3 times. The back has two full names to make up for those on the front.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Shepherd
This morning Amy and I had a brunch with the ladies we visit teach and our partners. It was nice to get together and talk (and eat tasty food). I read this story a few weeks ago and so we gave them a copy along with a Christmas mix cd Amy burned. I love that the more you study New Testament times, you can learn and find so much more meaning to the parables and phrasing that the Savior used while teaching. I think a lot of that is lost on people today and that's part of the reason why I loved this story and learning about the true bond between shepherds and their sheep, which reminded me that I personally am known to my Savior and can turn to Him for help because he knows me as intimately as a sheperd knows one of his own precious sheep.true story by John R. Lassiter:
“Some years ago, it was my privilege to visit the country of Morocco as part of an official United States government delegation. As part of that visit, we were invited to travel some distance into the desert to visit some ruins. Five large black limousines moved across the beautiful Moroccan countryside at considerable speed. I was riding in the third limousine, which had lagged some distance behind the second. As we topped the brow of a hill, we noticed that the limousine in front of us had pulled off to the side of the road. As we drew nearer, I sensed that an accident had occurred and suggested to my driver that we stop. The scene before us has remained with me for these many years.
“An old shepherd, in the long, flowing robes of the Savior’s day, was standing near the limousine in conversation with the driver. Nearby, I noted a small flock of sheep numbering not more than fifteen or twenty. An accident had occurred. The king’s vehicle had struck and injured one of the sheep belonging to the old shepherd. The driver of the vehicle was explaining to him the law of the land. Because the king’s vehicle had injured one of the sheep belonging to the old shepherd, he was now entitled to one hundred times its value at maturity. However, under the same law, the injured sheep must be slain and the meat divided among the people. My interpreter hastily added, ‘But the old shepherd will not accept the money. They never do.’
“Startled, I asked him why. And he added, ‘Because of the love he has for each of his sheep.’ It was then that I noticed the old shepherd reach down, lift the injured lamb in his arms, and place it in a large pouch on the front of his robe. He kept stroking its head, repeating the same word over and over again. When I asked the meaning of the word, I was informed, ‘Oh, he is calling it by name. All of his sheep have a name, for he is their shepherd, and the good shepherds know each one of their sheep by name.’
“It was as my driver predicted. The money was refused, and the old shepherd with his small flock of sheep, with the injured one tucked safely in the pouch on his robe, disappeared into the beautiful deserts of Morocco .
“As we continued our journey toward the ruins, my interpreter shared with me more of the traditions and practices of the shepherds of that land. Each evening at sundown, for example, the shepherds bring their small flocks of sheep to a common enclosure where they are secured against the wolves that roam the deserts of Morocco . A single shepherd then is employed to guard the gate until morning. Then the shepherds come to the enclosure one by one, enter therein, and call forth their sheep—by name. The sheep will not hearken unto the voice of a stranger but will leave the enclosure only in the care of their true shepherd, confident and secure because the shepherd knows their names and they know his voice.” (Ensign, May 1988, pg. 74)
This Christmas season I hope you and your families feel the Savior’s arms of safety, love and mercy richly in your lives as we celebrate His birth.
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
Why Blog????
I have been reading (and enjoying) blogs since my sisters started - Amy and Megan (sorry, JoDee, but you're just not a blogger with six entries in six months). I've also been pestered (in a good way) quite a bit from the most unlikely of corners -- Megan's sister-in-law (Susan), my brother-in-law (Amy's Jim), and of course, my sisters. JoDee even went so far as to say that I was not allowed to comment on her blog unless I had my own. . . I guess rules were made to be broken because I commented on all her posts (maybe that's why she stopped). So, JoDee -- you can now start blogging again so that, with the grand debut of my blog, I can comment on yours and not feel guilty !
Seriously, though, I did resist a little, not wanting to do everything everyone else was doing, but then I realized I was writing my own blog in my head every time I read the others. The only problem was that my mind-blog would go away just as quickly as it came (I have a bad memory - can't remember a movie I saw two years ago bad). Then, a couple weeks ago, I was reading Kelly's blog and it hit me like a ton of bricks the reason why I felt a pulling inside to blog. Here's what she wrote that caused my mini-epiphany (if any epiphany can be called mini).
Oh, and congratulations Kelly on being the final straw the broke me down!
The last reason I have decided to start blogging is FAMILY. I have siblings who live in Utah and Iowa and it's hard to keep tabs on them and I'm sure they feel the same. So here's my valiant step forward in the communication department (since I'm not much good on the phone calling thing).
Nate also has an amazing family that lives far away and whom we rarely see -- from Denver to South Carolina to Paris, France. I love Gran who lives in South Carolina and want her to be able to keep up on our family. Nate also has two brothers who live in Denver and Paris and who have the cutest kids ever and I rarely get to see them! So, I'm hoping to convince my sisters-in-law to start something similar so that I can get to know my nieces and nephews better and keep up on their lives and feel like I know them a little better next time I see them.
Megan and Staci .... ready....set....go! Save as Draft
Seriously, though, I did resist a little, not wanting to do everything everyone else was doing, but then I realized I was writing my own blog in my head every time I read the others. The only problem was that my mind-blog would go away just as quickly as it came (I have a bad memory - can't remember a movie I saw two years ago bad). Then, a couple weeks ago, I was reading Kelly's blog and it hit me like a ton of bricks the reason why I felt a pulling inside to blog. Here's what she wrote that caused my mini-epiphany (if any epiphany can be called mini).
It was one of those experiences where you just wonder how and why this event was necessary for my further growth and progression as a human being. How is it possible that this much of my life involves unpleasant human biproducts? And why in the world am I writing about it? I'm writing about it so that someday, when my girls are moms and they have a day with an abundance of yuck and cleaning products they can pull out a leather bound volume of Mom's Blog (Ha!) and know that it happens to everyone.
Oh, and congratulations Kelly on being the final straw the broke me down!
The last reason I have decided to start blogging is FAMILY. I have siblings who live in Utah and Iowa and it's hard to keep tabs on them and I'm sure they feel the same. So here's my valiant step forward in the communication department (since I'm not much good on the phone calling thing).
Nate also has an amazing family that lives far away and whom we rarely see -- from Denver to South Carolina to Paris, France. I love Gran who lives in South Carolina and want her to be able to keep up on our family. Nate also has two brothers who live in Denver and Paris and who have the cutest kids ever and I rarely get to see them! So, I'm hoping to convince my sisters-in-law to start something similar so that I can get to know my nieces and nephews better and keep up on their lives and feel like I know them a little better next time I see them.
Megan and Staci .... ready....set....go! Save as Draft
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