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I added some pictures from February and March.. if you have more to add just add on top of what is there [we can rearrange them in the book] and then update for April.. and then start on May! I hope I helped you get caught up a little!

-Jess

MARCH

Jamie Turned [24]..Elle Turned [2]

Chantry Turned [9]

FEBRUARY

Robert Turned [53]

Random pictures of this and that!

The guy's decided that they were going to build us a babecue pit for Christmas.. They worked so hard... they spent their whole Christmas Vacation working on it, and then they decided that they needed to build a retaining wall too! Thanks guys... this is going to be a favorite spot for us to hangout. The kids love to go out with Papa and roast marshmallows!

"Try a little harder to be a little better...
Gordon B. Hinckley

I have this hanging on the wall in my den... it's simple, yet so important. Makes me feel like I don't need to be perfect right now... (which is good, because I am far from it) I just need to try everyday to be better!
By putting the things that are important, first in my life... by making prayer and scripture study part of my daily routine, serving, with out complaining, (that's a biggie) attending the temple, having a positive attitude, being aware of the beauty around me, and expressing gratitude for it. Showing love to those who mean the most to me... and most important... expressing thanks to my Heavenly Father for ALL that I have, and remember that without him, I am nothing!
I have been thinking about this, this past week.. we had a YW leadership meeting, and we were reminded of how important it is to include our Savior in everything we do! Then I had a conversation with my Dad this morning... and we got on this same discussion. He is still trying to teach me.... I guess we are never done trying to teach our children, no matter how old we are or no matter how old they are... I do appreciate the things that he has taught me... and continues to teach me :)
I found this scripture this morning:
"By small and simple things are great things brought to pass"
Gordon B. Hinckley goes on to say: The course of our lives is seldom determined by great, life-altering decisions. Our direction is often set by the small, day-to-day choices that chart the track on which we run. This is the substance of our lives- making choices." Alma 37:6
(note the color.. Choice and Accountability)
I hope that I can help instill this in my children, grandchildren... I worry for them. These are hard times, and they need to know that the choices they make each day will determine where life will take them. We need to make choices that will invite the Holy Ghost to be with us always.
I hope that I can be a better example of this.... I am really going to put forth my best effort!

A cute little contest that Jess is doing on her blog.. hope you will join in on the fun :)

Friday, May 1, 2009

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The first five...People to leave a comment on this post will receive something made by me. However, there are some limitations:
1. I make no guarantee that you will like what I make.
2. What I create will be just for you.
3. It will be done this year.
4. You have no clue what it is going to be - cards, bows, shoes, a bag, frame or a little invention of my own. I may bake something and mail it to you . Who knows? Not you that's for sure!
5. I reserve the right to do something extremely strange. It may blow your mind!

Here's the catch, if you choose to do this. You must post this on your blog and be ready to make something for five people too. This will be fun! When you receive the fabulous item I make you, you must post a picture of it on your blog.Now time to comment and start thinking about what you will be making for someone else! ;)