Family Love

I am finally posting pictures of when family was here. We had so much fun with them. We went and saw so many things. Opryland Hotel, Cheekwood Botanical Gardens and Mansion, Jack Daniel's Distillery, Airplane Museum, Wildhorse Saloon, Main Library, Chuckee Cheese, Corvette Museum, and many other things. We were quite busy, but we sure enjoyed spending time with them. We ate out a lot (Thanks Mom, Dad, Debbie and Shanna) Levi and Benson were spoiled. Levi was so sad to see them go and still asks about them coming to visit.

I sure appreciated the help that I got. I was able to take naps and relax. I had someone to talk to and they cleaned my house. It was such a treat to be able to show our family where we live and the fun things we get to do.

We miss you all so much. Thank you for coming to see us and spoiling us. We can't wait to see you again. Love You!

Celebrity Sightings!

Yesterday we went with our friends, the Holmans, to the Nashville Tribute Band Concert. Michael and I have been before and it is so fun. They have a country twist on songs about the prophet Joseph and the pioneers. They are really good songs and we enjoy listening to them. It is so much more fun because two of the band members are in our ward and they are amazing.(Dan Truman and Brad Hull)

After the concert we got to get pictures and we all went to Cold Stone for icecream. It was neat for us because we felt like their groupies. At Cold Stone three of the members of the band who also have their own band called Due West serenaded everybody. You can check it out at http://duewestmusic.blogspot.com/
Michael and Benson are shown for awhile.

We had lots of fun and it was good to hear some good music and eat yummy icecream. Here are some pictures of the night.

This Crazy Life

Life just gets busier and more hectic. This weekend I was ready to pull my hair out. Benson was not sleeping at all. He woke up every couple of hours and wanted to be held all the time, but still cried. Michael and I were so tired and frustrated. I think the Lord knew that I needed his help, because after an exhausting day I sat and fed Benson and prayed that life would get easier. The next day Benson was unusually calm and he has been that way ever since. He still has his fussy moments, but I know that they will pass. Benson has been sleeping better, not great but I will take better. I know that life is hectic, but I have many people to lean on. I am thankful to my Heavenly Father for listening and knowing what I need. I am so grateful for my 3 boys and the time that I have to spend with them.

Birthday Wishes

Happy Birthday Mom!

I know this is really late, but with two kids I am really slow. My mom turned 50 the 1st of February. I have a wonderful Mother. She is so sweet and always thinking of us. We are always getting phone calls and packages which make us feel very special. She listens to me and gives me advice. She is such a wonderful Grandmother to her two grandsons. Levi loves her so much. She has taught me how to be compassionate, loving, keep a clean house, cook(although I don't do this very often) and to be a good person. We miss you Mom and can't wait to see you in many months. We hope you had a wonderful birthday! Love You!

Just Thinking

Yesterday one of the young woman wanted to give the lesson in Young Womens. I am so proud of the great job she did. She had prepared a wonderful lesson and she did great. The lesson was on "Finding Joy in Our Divine Potential" She talked about how we are all daughters of God and we are special. We need to find joy in knowing that.
We have such wonderful young women and they truly teach me each time I see them. They are not afraid to share a story or thought and they are so sweet.

I loved the lesson because I often find myself picking myself apart. I know we all are hard on ourselves and we forget that we are "Daughters (or Sons) of God" I needed a reminder that I do wonderful things and that the Lord loves me. I also loved the comment Diana made. She reminded us that the Lord will be our advocate and be there to praise us for all the good we did. I often forget that my Savior and my Heavenly Father want the best for me and they see my potential. I am so glad for these reminders, because I need them constantly. Just a thought I had!