My son and I were asked to bake an apple pie for scouts last night. We won "Best Overall Apple Pie"! Way to go!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Best Overall!
My son and I were asked to bake an apple pie for scouts last night. We won "Best Overall Apple Pie"! Way to go!
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
...And I'm Not Gonna Take it Anymore!
I have a bad taste in my mouth about our state legislature. I have in the past tried to tell myself that I am simply not educated enough on the issues so when my legislator says something, I should listen. I have spent hours, literally, talking with my (former) legislator. I used to consider this a compliment. He came to my home personally to talk with me on several occasions when I had problems or questions, spending time away from his family to do so. I consider him a good guy. However, I cannot handle the fact that on capital hill, too many bills are being proposed, written and getting through committee that are anything but helpful, in fact they are the opposite!
I fully understand that legislators cannot meet the needs of every person. I truly feel though that at this time they are only meeting the needs of a few. Proposing bills that further one group causing the destruction of another or bills that mandate, almost to the extreme, the use of state funds is getting out of line.
I remember an interview with Glen Beck where he mentioned that our political leaders could not be trusted and all corrupt. I balked when I heard that, thinking surely that is an overstatement. I am beginning to wonder.
I am very moderate in my views. I ALWAYS try to take in both sides of an argument and so I do not think that when I express my distaste for the current legislature that I am being unreasonable or could be considered a zealot. In fact, I rarely attack anyone for anything. But enough is enough!
To our legislators: stop doing what YOU want- or what YOU think is best and actually represent! It seems to me that after hours of conversations, you know what I think!
I fully understand that legislators cannot meet the needs of every person. I truly feel though that at this time they are only meeting the needs of a few. Proposing bills that further one group causing the destruction of another or bills that mandate, almost to the extreme, the use of state funds is getting out of line.
I remember an interview with Glen Beck where he mentioned that our political leaders could not be trusted and all corrupt. I balked when I heard that, thinking surely that is an overstatement. I am beginning to wonder.
I am very moderate in my views. I ALWAYS try to take in both sides of an argument and so I do not think that when I express my distaste for the current legislature that I am being unreasonable or could be considered a zealot. In fact, I rarely attack anyone for anything. But enough is enough!
To our legislators: stop doing what YOU want- or what YOU think is best and actually represent! It seems to me that after hours of conversations, you know what I think!
Monday, February 23, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
Things I think I've learned
*If you're close to finishing a project, it's just better to get it done.
*Big projects teach a lot and are really kind of fun.
*You can do more than you think you can.
*You never know what God has in store.
*Making your own decisions is part of life, it's okay to get them wrong sometimes.
*Making correct decisions does not preclude you from trials.
*Our society has forgotten that children become adults.
*Teenagers are adults in training, not children free from responsibility.
*You're body starts to protest after you turn 34.
*Humility is not weakness.
*Very few people want to be in charge.
*A lot of people complain.
*Just because someone talks a lot doesn't mean they know anything.
*Marriage is wonderful.
*Miracles happen every day.
*Being healthy is important.
*I love my children even when they're stupid.
*My children love me even when I'm stupid.
*God talks to us.
*Faith is not blindly following but going where you think God wants you to go.
*Happiness is simple.
*Kindness is just Love with it's work boots on. (got that from a movie)
*It's okay and important to stand for something good.
*It's okay for someone else to get the credit.
*I can always learn more.
*If you're close to finishing a project, it's just better to get it done.
*Big projects teach a lot and are really kind of fun.
*You can do more than you think you can.
*You never know what God has in store.
*Making your own decisions is part of life, it's okay to get them wrong sometimes.
*Making correct decisions does not preclude you from trials.
*Our society has forgotten that children become adults.
*Teenagers are adults in training, not children free from responsibility.
*You're body starts to protest after you turn 34.
*Humility is not weakness.
*Very few people want to be in charge.
*A lot of people complain.
*Just because someone talks a lot doesn't mean they know anything.
*Marriage is wonderful.
*Miracles happen every day.
*Being healthy is important.
*I love my children even when they're stupid.
*My children love me even when I'm stupid.
*God talks to us.
*Faith is not blindly following but going where you think God wants you to go.
*Happiness is simple.
*Kindness is just Love with it's work boots on. (got that from a movie)
*It's okay and important to stand for something good.
*It's okay for someone else to get the credit.
*I can always learn more.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
The Darkness Comprehendeth it Not
My daughter has been waking up in the night lately scared of monsters. She told me the other night that she was afraid of the dark which reminded me of something my aunt told me when I was young. She said "You're not afraid of the dark, you're afraid of the things you can't see in the dark." She was right and it made me think differently about darkness. I realized that for my three year old I cannot explain this concept and so I have decided to put a night light in her room. This action reminded me of the scripture from the Doctrine and Covenants(6:21) "Behold I am Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I am the same that came unto mine own and mine own received me not. I am the light which shineth in darkness, and the darkness comprehendeth it not."
I've often heard the analogy that when you light a candle in a dark room, the dark scatters. I always thought that was a funny analogy because I never considered the darkness to be a living thing, something that could "scatter". AT first, these two ideas, the comment from my aunt and the analogy of the candle in the dark room, seem to be at odds with one another but really I think they both speak to the same thing. Too often we allow darkness in our lives and whether it is the darkness itself or the fear of what the darkness hides both can be defeated by the light. Christ can make us brave and strong so that we can face the unknown and the unseen.
I've often heard the analogy that when you light a candle in a dark room, the dark scatters. I always thought that was a funny analogy because I never considered the darkness to be a living thing, something that could "scatter". AT first, these two ideas, the comment from my aunt and the analogy of the candle in the dark room, seem to be at odds with one another but really I think they both speak to the same thing. Too often we allow darkness in our lives and whether it is the darkness itself or the fear of what the darkness hides both can be defeated by the light. Christ can make us brave and strong so that we can face the unknown and the unseen.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Sunday, February 8, 2009
I so have not been interested in blogging lately. I've had to force myself to actually get down here are write a little something. I am very much enjoying life at the moment, I feel ever so grateful for Heavenly Father's guidance and for the revelation of blessings I didn't even recognize. I love my little family and I am feeling such a deep appreciation for the opportunity to be a mom and be married to an awesome man!
I don't know about everyone else, but December and January were pretty dark months for me. So much fear and uncertainty about where things are and where they are headed had me feeling a great deal of anxiety but at the same time forced me to essentially, let go. I have no control over what is happening today and that's okay because I have a greater sense of what is important and where my priorities lie. I think it's interesting that somehow, even though nothing has really changed since December 2008, I feel a renewed sense of hope and happiness even in the midst of adversity. I do not know how it takes place but I am grateful for trials that make me better. (No, this is not me hoping for more trials, just being thankful for the outcome on the flip side.)
Life is good.
I hope all of you are well. I sincerely hope that if any of you are facing the doubts and fears that I have faced in the recent weeks you will talk with someone. Send me a note or make a comment. I think that way too many people are walking around full of fear and sadness because we are too worried about what other's will think about our circumstances. I'm always open!
I don't know about everyone else, but December and January were pretty dark months for me. So much fear and uncertainty about where things are and where they are headed had me feeling a great deal of anxiety but at the same time forced me to essentially, let go. I have no control over what is happening today and that's okay because I have a greater sense of what is important and where my priorities lie. I think it's interesting that somehow, even though nothing has really changed since December 2008, I feel a renewed sense of hope and happiness even in the midst of adversity. I do not know how it takes place but I am grateful for trials that make me better. (No, this is not me hoping for more trials, just being thankful for the outcome on the flip side.)
Life is good.
I hope all of you are well. I sincerely hope that if any of you are facing the doubts and fears that I have faced in the recent weeks you will talk with someone. Send me a note or make a comment. I think that way too many people are walking around full of fear and sadness because we are too worried about what other's will think about our circumstances. I'm always open!
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Warm Fuzzies
Happy February!
Our PTA has declared this Happy Month and so we have planned many fun things for the students at the elementary. I've decided to spread the love and send you all some "warm fuzzies", hence the picture. I know, it's only craft pom poms but that is what we're passing out to the students this month as rewards for good deeds and kindnesses so I'm passing them on to you. Thanks for all your kindness to me and my family!
Happy February!
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