“. . . 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 Late Spring

    Spring has finally come to Savannah.  Usually it hits around mid January, but this year it kept teasing us, throwing in a 75-80 degree day here and there, but then going back to the low 60's and even 50's.  It… Continue reading

  • My Husband’s Wife

     Kevin is an LA Lakers fan, and always has been.  Although I had no idea about this in high school, it became very apparent when we were dating.  And once we were married, he had already sucked me into his… Continue reading

  • Happy Easter

    For some reason, Easter always seems to be a crazy day for me.  I don't know why it happens.  Last year I was the crazy person who thought it was a good idea to make cinnamon rolls for Primary, and… Continue reading

  • Always the Silly Lily

    The other day Lily and Derek were playing with trains in their room.  Later, when I started helping them clean up, Lily stopped me with a cry, "That's my super hero!"  I looked closer, and sure enough, she had made… Continue reading

  • The Silly Man is Back!

    After about six weeks of Derek going from one terrible cold to another, he is finally his old self.  It had been so long since he was his cheerful hilarious self, that Kevin and I had forgotten just how silly… Continue reading

  • Celebrating in style . . .

    So way back when I realized that this year would be my 30th birthday, I told Kevin that the only present I wanted was a huge party to celebrate.  I had decided that if we went all out celebrating with… Continue reading

  • Crazy Wild Week

    I had every intention about posting about my awesome birthday party yesterday, or even today, but I am just not up to doing it justice, so it will have to wait.  It has been such a crazy week.  Every single… Continue reading

  • My Wish List

    Just in case you need to get me something, I thought I would let you know some of the things I am dreaming about :).  (And just in case my husband needs some ideas too.)  Most everything I want is… Continue reading

  • Sites I Love

    Religious Websites: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Official website for the church. Mormon.org: A great place for information about my church, especially for those who are not members. Sugardoodle: An awesome website full of great ideas for… Continue reading

  • Visitors, Fieldtrips, and Birthday Fun

    What an awesome weekend we have had.  It all began on my birthday, because Kevin took the day off to play with us.  he sent Lily and I to the mall to find me a dress for my party on… Continue reading