“. . . the joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our lives. When the focus of our lives is on God’s plan of salvation . . . and Jesus Christ and His gospel, we can feel joy regardless of what is happening—or not happening—in our lives. Joy comes from and because of Him. He is the source of all joy⁠“

— Pres. Russell M. Nelson

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  • A Perfect Day for Pictures

    On Tuesday morning, I finally got around to taking Derek's 3 yr old portraits.  It was a month late, but oh well.  It was a foggy Savannah morning, which worked out perfectly with the location I chose – Forest River… Continue reading

  • Almost Caught Up

    So, I am almost caught up with my blogging, etc.  I finally posted about Lily and Derek, which I have been wanting to find the time for.  In fact, all I really have left is a post about Kevin's latest… Continue reading

  • Little Girls, Little Girls . . .

    Lily has always amazed me, but even more so the past little while.  One minute she is talking to me about things like a little adult, and the next moment she is just the cutest little girl you can imagine. … Continue reading

  • Ahh, Derek . . .

    That is really just about all I can say about my guy.  He is always doing something that makes me laugh, smile, or want to tear my hair out :).  Kevin and I are always turning to each other in disbelief :).… Continue reading

  • It’s been a while . . .

    I know I have fallen off the grid the past few weeks.  Not only have I not been posting, but I haven't been reading people's blogs either.  I have a few different excuses, but it mainly comes down to the fact… Continue reading

  • Missionaries!!

    Over the past two weeks I had two missionaries go into the Missionary Training Center (MTC) in Provo, Utah.  The first of the two was my nephew Scott – and yes, I am old enough to have a 19 year old… Continue reading

  • Delicious Brownies

    *Note – If you are making this in a high elevation of 6000 feet or more, decrease the baking powder, or it won't set up and will overflow.  The other day I was going to my friend September's house to say good-bye… Continue reading

  • Books for 2008

    If you didn't already know this about me, I love to read – and always have.  if you haven't already noticed, I even have a klink to my ever growing book list on my sidebar.  So fun.  Well, last year… Continue reading

  • The New Year Craziness

    I have to apologize for posting so many times at once.  Things have been out of control since Christmas, mainly because I was finally trying to potty train Derek again (after my unsuccessful attempt in August.)  Things are good, but… Continue reading

  • A New Little Sunbeam

    Because Derek turned 3 just before the new year, that meant he got to be a Sunbeam starting on Sunday – a very young Sunbeam, since some of the kids in his class are almost 4.  He was so excited,… Continue reading