“. . . 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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  • My Little Kindergartener

    Yesterday was a momentous day in our family – Lily had her first day of kindergarten.  Although I have been prepared for quite some time, with her uniforms, backpack, lunch box, and school supplies purchased, mentally I have been in… Continue reading

  • “Lily’s Great Day!”

    At the beginning of the summer, Lily made a list of things she wanted to do during the summer.  It listed everything from playing playdoh, to golfing with daddy, to going to the beach and her drama camp.  Their were… Continue reading

  • Finally!

    After almost six years without having a full nights sleep, it finally happened.  Not only did Derek not wake up at all, but Lily didn't even wake me up to take her to the bathroom.  I woke up at 6… Continue reading

  • The Product of Bad Weather

    For those of you who pay attention to national weather, over here in Georgia, we have been getting hit with part of Tropical Storm Fay.  All it has really caused us other than some really heavy rain, is terrible driving conditions,… Continue reading

  • Braving the Waters

    So on Saturday, I had planned on spending the day around the house with the kids, maybe get some things done, but was not at all planning on going to our ward party at Ft. McAllistir.  You see, the party was… Continue reading

  • He’s Getting Old

    He he!  I had to get something in there to tease Kevin, now that he is 30, since I am five months older than him and he is always letting me know it :).  Yesterday was Kevin's birthday, and unlike… Continue reading

  • PT Update: Not Giving Up, Just Regrouping

    Anybody who has been around me in the past few days, knows just how desperate I was getting about this potty training thing.  I have been praying about it non-stop, and mostly to know what to do to help Derek… Continue reading

  • PT Update

    So, I am now on Day 7 of my "3 Day program," which has been quite exhausting.  I think the program really does work for most kids, and should work for Derek, except he is the "Lisa and Kevin breed… Continue reading

  • Potty training adventures begin!

    So the only reason I have a second to even write this quick post, is because Derek is napping.  Today is day one of “good bye to diapers,” and since it requires me to follow Derek around constantly, I just… Continue reading

  • That Brown Girl Photography

    Photography has been a passion of mine forever.  Here is a little about my business and me as a photographer . . . My Secret Life as a Photgrapher – How I got my start. My Inspiration – Who inspired me to start… Continue reading