“. . . 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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  • “Just another manic Monday . . .”

    and Sunday, and Tuesday.  It has been an insane few days.  In fact, I have a very sweet, but feverish, little boy asleep on my lap.  This may be a result of some of Sunday's activities, but  I better start… Continue reading

  • Running Man

    Here is a video of Derek walking to the mailbox – his favorite activity :). It makes me laugh everyday, because he is so excited!! I think it is becaues he feels so free running down the sidewalk. Continue reading

  • A Ton of Valentine Fun

    Last year's Valentine's Day was rather depressing, and so this year I was determined to make it fun.  I had been planning it for a few weeks, and since Kevin and I had our Valentine's date on Monday, today was… Continue reading

  • “Little girls, little girls . . .”

    Now, I can't let all of you think that all the chaos and craziness in this house is caused by Derek, because Lily had her hand in it long before he born, and this week was proof.  She has been… Continue reading

  • Why is it so hard . . .

     . . . to read bedtime stories to Lily?  The answer is simple, Derek.  He is getting to be more trouble than I can even keep up with, let alone handle :).  As I was reading to her tonight, he… Continue reading

  • A Visit, a Checkmark, and a Whole Lot of Fun

    We had the greatest weekend!!  After months and months with no visitors, Kevin's parents came to see us (or rather, the cute kids)!!  I cannot begin to tell you how excited we were, and how much fun we had, but… Continue reading

  • It’s me — from A to Z

    I borrowed this from my sister-in-law Shannon. The letter A What annoys you?  When people waste my time by being late, or starting meetings late, etc. I am punctual, is it too much to ask for the rest of the world… Continue reading

  • “Oh, the Cheat!”

    Now, only a select few of you will truly understand the title of my post, because in order to understand it, you must know about Strong Bad :).  Strong Bad is a character from the website www.homestarrunner.com.  It hit me… Continue reading

  • Taunting the Ducks

    The other day, I noticed a pair of ducks out by our pond, so I grabbed a few pieces of bread and took advantage of a break in the rain, to take the kids outside to feed them.  What resulted… Continue reading

  • Why we have little girls . . .

    Pretty dresses and beautiful hair :).  I know I am biased, but I think my baby girl is gorgeous – especially her hair.  I love to play with it, and always have, from the time she was a little baby. … Continue reading