Thursday, May 08, 2008

Strengthened Testimony

Wednesday May 7, 2008
Today was not too shabby. I spent a lot of time reading the March issue of the Ensign which is a special issue all about the Savior. Once I started reading it, I couldn't put it down. As I kept reading the Spirit just kept getting stronger and stronger and I could literally feel my testimony of Him being strengthened. I felt like I've gained a better understanding of Him and a stronger resolve to come unto Him and be a witness of Him. I strongly recommend that everyone I know read this awesome issue. It's life changing. I had Robert drop me and the kids off at the park today for park day but no one was there. I found out later that the location had been switched and I just didn't know since I wasn't there on Sunday to get the newsletter that announced the changed. We stayed for a little while anyway. The weather has been unseasonably cool which is great. I really should be out enjoying it more but I really hate bugs and mosquitos and they've been really bad lately when we've tried going out. Anyway the rest of the day was a pretty lazy day but not bad. I went to my first Relief Society Presidency meeting tonight and they were so nice to offer me a ride and for letting me bring my kids since Robert had to work late. It was nice getting to know these sweet sisters and feel of their great love and concern for all the sisters in our ward. It was an eye opener to me to find out how many inactive sisters we have in our ward and really motivated me to reach out more and try to be of service to all my sisters in Zion. And slowly but surely, I'm finally starting to feel like I'm getting things in my life caught up and it feels pretty dang good. I've also noticed that I've been a lot more patient and gentler with my kids and I KNOW it's because I've been consistent with my prayers and scripture study. I know these things provide greater peace and direction in my life so it amazes me that I let myself get lazy and not do these things in my life and then wonder why I'm feeling so down and struggling with life so much. Duh! I'm just happy to be at the point in my life where things are getting better- even though it's slow. I just need to stay consistent and really strive to always have the Holy Ghost as my constant companion and I'll be ok. If only it were as easy said as done! I'm looking forward to getting even more done tomorrow and feeling better!
366 Blessings:
#128- March Ensign on the Savior
P.S. Here's 2 cute pics of my kids. Joaquin woke up and Baily just had to greet him with hugs and kisses. Love them!

Blessings Catch Up

Due to the blogging slackerness I also need to catch up on my daily 366 blessings. You may notice that some of the numbers are missing and that's because I've already posted that day's blessing previously. And sorry but I just don't have it in me to post pictures for all of them :( So here goes: (I must not get behind on blogging again!)

366 Blessings:
#84- The feeling of being home sweet home after a long trip.
#85- Having my Wisconsin family come to AZ for vacation
#86- Going to Old Tucson
#87- My brother Jensen!
#88- El Rancho restaurant
#89- My awesome, crazy blended family
#90- My brother Alex!
#91- Fatherly talk in wee hours of the morning full of wisdom.
#92- Pat's Place restaurant memories
#93- The awesome Arizona sunsets
#94- The little yellow flowers on the side of the highway on Highway 347
#95- My step-mom Rachelle!
#96- The little purple flowers on my bush in my front yard
#97- President Monson
#98- General Conference
#99- Elder Balllard's General Conference talk
#100- Joaquin's laugh
#101- Feeling assured that my husband loves me
#102- Our new Bishop
#103- My Brother-In-Law Thomas getting home safe from the war
#104- Cooking with my niece and nephew
#105- My nephew making yummy breakfast for us
#106- Family dinners with Robert's family
#107- Getting better at communicating with my husband
#108- Turkey sandwiches
#109- Getting a new calling as Assistant Secretary in Relief Society Presidency
#110- Meeting my sweet new Visiting Teaching partner
#111- Birthday parties at Peter Piper Pizza
#112- Bountiful Baskets
#113- How sweet the Misinos are to me
#114- Park day in my new ward
#115- Crisp apples
#116- How much fun Baily has taking a bubble bath
#117- Going to the salsa festival
#118- Visiting Teaching a new sister
#119- Fresh clean blankets to cuddle in
#120- My kid's Pediatrician
#121- Having a good Doctor

Playing Catch Up

So yeah, once again in my blogging slackerness, I got way behind. I'm just gonna post what pictures I have instead of trying to get completely caught up with a single post for every day and overwhelming myself. ** Warning** Overload ahead. Feel free to skip if you'd like. This is just so I feel updated;)

Just having fun on Conference weekend.

This was a post on a blog that I love that was a real eye opener and pretty life changing for me. Check it out!

This was Sunday March 30th, Alex's birthday and we celebrated in Show Low. Everyone was there still for Beau's reception that was on the day before. Good times.

This was at the family dinner at Pat's Place in Show Low on the day of Beau & Eben's reception. It was so fun. My whole immediate family, except for my mom, was all there. Pretty awesome!


And this is us setting up for the reception. I think we did a pretty fine job!

This was at a family dinner at El Rancho while we were all up there for Beau & Eben's reception. So fun!

This is when me and my kids went with my dad and family to Old Tucson which was a blast! They were visiting here on vacation for a little over a week in tune with the reception and it was very good times!

This was the day my dad and family flew into town and the first time they met Joaquin and us having fun splashing in their hotel pool. This was Joaquin's first time swimming and he loved it!

This was our last day in Utah before we flew home that night and we were hanging out and having fun with my cousin Amy. Baily loved it at her house!

Wednesday, May 07, 2008

Joaquin 4 months update

* At his 4 1/2 month appointment he weighed 17lbs 8 oz (90th percentile) and was 25 1/2" (50th percentile)
* Wears size 6-9 months and a size 3 diaper
* He's eating veggie baby food- started with yellow and orange kind for 2 weeks then the green kind
* He doesn't like green beans or rice cereal
* He loves sweet potatos and squash
* He had had his first haircut by his dad
* He's making lots of noise all the time
* He discovered his toes and loves to grab them
* He finally takes a pacifier but it has to be size 18 month
* He loves to suck on his fingers
* He still wakes up 1-2 times at night to nurse then goes right back to sleep
* He won't sleep in his crib after we got back from vacation- got too used to sleeping next to momma:/

Birthday Updates

In my blogging slackerness I missed 3 birthday shout-outs so here they are.
Happy Birthday Alex! My top 5 favorite things about my brother Alex who turned 20(?) on March 30th:
5. He's hilarious!
4. He loves and appreciates fine arts!
3. He's an amazing uncle to my kids.
2. He's incredibly talented in acting and performing and writing.
1. He's one of the most comassionate, caring people I know.
I love you brother!
Happy Birthday Rachelle! My top 5 favorite things about my step-mom Rachelle who's birthday was on April 3rd:
5. She has awesome taste in fashion.
4. She is a great grandma to my kids.
3. She has a contagious laugh.
2. She makes my step-dad happy!
1. She's one of the most generous, giving people I know.
I love you Rachelle!
Happy Birthday Mackenzie! My top 5 favorite things about my little sister who turned 7 on April 21st:
5. She has a hilarious sense of humor.
4. She has the sweetest little voice.
3. She's been such a trooper with all the hard things she's gone through in her life.
2. She's so much fun to hang out with!
1. She's has the most tender and sweet spirit of any little girl I've even known!
I love you Kenzirelli!