Today was our Primary presentation at church. All the kids from age 3-11 sing and give speaking parts about what they have learned this year. Oaklee gave a gret talk about how she knew that Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ were real. She said they are so important that that is the first thing we learn that we believe in. See Article of Faith #1. They then sang a bunch of songs. A new song I hadn't heard before was called I Know that My Savior Loves Me. The second verse said "Now I am here in a beautiful place, learning the teachings of Jesus. Parents and Teachers will help guide the way, lighting my path everyday. Wrapped in the arms of my Saviors's love , I feel his gentle touch. Living each day, I will follow his way, home to my Father above. I know He lives! I will follow faithfully. My heart I give to Him, I know my Savior loves me."
That is amazing to know that at such a young age. If I could have learned that so long ago, I think my self-esteem issues would have gone by the wayside.
Good job Oaklee. You have done such a great job.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Marlee's first dance
Marlee went to her first dance last night. She and a group of her friends went to dinner and then to the dance. They had a blast. How do I know? I got to chaperone. I promised her I wouldn't stalk her. I promised I wouldn't dance. I promised I would not talk to her friends. I did good. She said I could do it again.
She was beautiful. Thanks Sara ( my wonderful sister-in-law ) for coming and doing her hair. What would we do without you?
Boy Scouts of America
This Saturday, Noah and his troop went with scouts across the nation doing "Scouting for Food." We are so proud of him and the opportuntity he has to grow and learn lots of things to help him grow into a nice, productive young man. We are grateful that he is learning to be proud of his country. Today after church, he was taking down the flag with another member of his deacon's quorum and I was amazed at how the 12 year old boy goes away for just a short time and the reverance they have while folding and taking care of the flag steps up.
Young Women in Excellence
Last Wednesday, the Young Women in our ward had their yearly recognition night of things they had been working on all year. Two girls sang a song about Emma Smith that really touched my heart.
EMMA
Written by Jason Deere
Never had an ordinary day
Never lived your life in an ordinary way
For everything you loved you paid a price
But you couldn’t let the world see you cry
Never had a moment of peace
Never felt the sunlight
When the worries set you free
Every time your life turned a page
It seemed like your heart might break
With the world on your shoulders
When the nights had grown colder
You seemed to weather every storm
With a queen’s grace
When you lost your husband
When you buried your children
I’m sure the angels stood in reverence as you prayed
How much can one heart take
Never had a day to call your own
When so many needed your warm heart as a home
Whispering a mother’s lullaby
As you sat alone by the fire
And I’m sure your heart breaks, when some people still say
Somewhere down the line you lost your faith
How much can one heart take
How much can one heart take
Really made me change my way of thinking about Emma Smith. I don't think she lost her faith. I don't know what happened but I know she did all she could and was there for Joseph Smith for his trials.
Amazing Lady!
EMMA
Written by Jason Deere
Never had an ordinary day
Never lived your life in an ordinary way
For everything you loved you paid a price
But you couldn’t let the world see you cry
Never had a moment of peace
Never felt the sunlight
When the worries set you free
Every time your life turned a page
It seemed like your heart might break
With the world on your shoulders
When the nights had grown colder
You seemed to weather every storm
With a queen’s grace
When you lost your husband
When you buried your children
I’m sure the angels stood in reverence as you prayed
How much can one heart take
Never had a day to call your own
When so many needed your warm heart as a home
Whispering a mother’s lullaby
As you sat alone by the fire
And I’m sure your heart breaks, when some people still say
Somewhere down the line you lost your faith
How much can one heart take
How much can one heart take
Really made me change my way of thinking about Emma Smith. I don't think she lost her faith. I don't know what happened but I know she did all she could and was there for Joseph Smith for his trials.
Amazing Lady!
Sunday, November 7, 2010
November
I can't believe it is November already. Things have changed so dramatically for our family but still are the same.
Going back to work full time has thrown a loop in our household. I know it is necessary to get out of the debt that my medical bills from last year caused us. I also feel how important it is for mothers to be there when their kids get home. I feel that I have taken advantage of all the time I had with my kids when I did stay home. I hope that someday they realize that their mother loved them so much and she tried so hard to be there for them for whatever need they had. Enough whining for this posting.
I am so proud of Marlee. She is keeping so busy with her school work. She finished the first quarter with a 3.57 GPA. She had a C in Pre-calculus and a B in Chemistry that brought her grades down but she is amazing. She was able to swim in the district championship for her high school. She did not make it to state but she is awesome anyway. She is competing in National History Day for her school. She is hoping to go to Maryland in the spring for Nationals. We are planning on that as well. She also competes on an Acadeca team, is on the Parlimentary Procedure team and a member of HOSA. She is preparing the song "Mary, Did You Know" for her Christmas piano recital. I don't know how she does it all. She is crazy but very ambitious.
Noah is not doing as well in school as Marlee. He struggles from " I know all the info, so homework is not necessary. I will just get an "A" on the test". We are still looking for a remedy for that. If anyone has any suggestions, I would love to hear about it. He is attending chess training with a National Chess Champion. He loves it. He is also preparing for his Christmas piano recital.
Oaklee is busy with 3rd grade. Her teacher loves her and all that she offers to class. She had all A's on her report card. She is already reading twice the amount of words that is required at the end of third grade so we are happy. She started piano this year and is doing amazing. She loves it and is speeding through her piano books. She will be doing two pieces for the recital. She is doing a gymnastics/jazz class and also started clogging this summer. Their first performance is December 3rd. We are really excited about it.
Wayne is working extremely hard at both his jobs. I don't know what I would do without him. He keeps me sane and is always there to lift me when I am struggling.
After my illness last winter, job change and surgery, I feel that I am doing what I am supposed to be. I started running, lost almost 50 pounds and am taking college classes towards a degree in Secondary Education.
Change is good, scary but good. If I keep saying that, it will come to pass.
Going back to work full time has thrown a loop in our household. I know it is necessary to get out of the debt that my medical bills from last year caused us. I also feel how important it is for mothers to be there when their kids get home. I feel that I have taken advantage of all the time I had with my kids when I did stay home. I hope that someday they realize that their mother loved them so much and she tried so hard to be there for them for whatever need they had. Enough whining for this posting.
I am so proud of Marlee. She is keeping so busy with her school work. She finished the first quarter with a 3.57 GPA. She had a C in Pre-calculus and a B in Chemistry that brought her grades down but she is amazing. She was able to swim in the district championship for her high school. She did not make it to state but she is awesome anyway. She is competing in National History Day for her school. She is hoping to go to Maryland in the spring for Nationals. We are planning on that as well. She also competes on an Acadeca team, is on the Parlimentary Procedure team and a member of HOSA. She is preparing the song "Mary, Did You Know" for her Christmas piano recital. I don't know how she does it all. She is crazy but very ambitious.
Noah is not doing as well in school as Marlee. He struggles from " I know all the info, so homework is not necessary. I will just get an "A" on the test". We are still looking for a remedy for that. If anyone has any suggestions, I would love to hear about it. He is attending chess training with a National Chess Champion. He loves it. He is also preparing for his Christmas piano recital.
Oaklee is busy with 3rd grade. Her teacher loves her and all that she offers to class. She had all A's on her report card. She is already reading twice the amount of words that is required at the end of third grade so we are happy. She started piano this year and is doing amazing. She loves it and is speeding through her piano books. She will be doing two pieces for the recital. She is doing a gymnastics/jazz class and also started clogging this summer. Their first performance is December 3rd. We are really excited about it.
Wayne is working extremely hard at both his jobs. I don't know what I would do without him. He keeps me sane and is always there to lift me when I am struggling.
After my illness last winter, job change and surgery, I feel that I am doing what I am supposed to be. I started running, lost almost 50 pounds and am taking college classes towards a degree in Secondary Education.
Change is good, scary but good. If I keep saying that, it will come to pass.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Stressful day
Working full time can immensely stressful. I don't know if it is because I am stressed that things fall apart or that when things fall apart it makes me stressed. How do people get the hang of change? How do you make sure that those around you don't think you hate them because you have lost all sense of time trying to just stay on top of the basics? How do the superwomen do it all? I don't know. I am glad that I am doing what I am supposed to but stressed nonetheless. Any help would be appreciated.
Last week we had things every night. It seemed like we were running all over the place. This week is a little less crazy.
Wayne and I went to Abbamania with some good friends and had a blast. Can't wait to see Wicked with them when the time comes.
Last week we had things every night. It seemed like we were running all over the place. This week is a little less crazy.
Wayne and I went to Abbamania with some good friends and had a blast. Can't wait to see Wicked with them when the time comes.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Sunday is a special day
Yesterday, Marlee and I were home alone. Wayne and " the littles" went to Salt Lake for our neice Kylee's baptism. We were having a slow morning when the phone rang. Marlee answered and it was her YW president reminding her that she was to play the piano for opening exercises. She also asked if Marlee would play the closing hymn also because we were having YW/YM combined and were having a General Authority come speak to us. Marlee of course said yes, hung up and then started to panic. She had been perfecting one hymn for weeks in wait of this day. But two hymns, not prepared for that. My kids play the piano like Wayne. They don't like to sight read. They would rather prepare, practice and play. Memorization is key. So we started to practice, me singing while she played so she could get her speed up. She would play a few times and then leave and cry. Then she would come back.
After a long time in her room, she came back and I got to tell her how proud I was of her for saying yes to do this, how much I envy her positive outlook on everything, her fearlessness and her desire to do what is right. I know not everyone has someone that they look up to so much, but I do. My 15 year old is an inspiration to me everyday. She inspires me to do more, be more and keep on going. She is amazing.
She did great and the General Authority complimented her on her choice of songs that went perfectly with his talk.
Marlee rocks!
After a long time in her room, she came back and I got to tell her how proud I was of her for saying yes to do this, how much I envy her positive outlook on everything, her fearlessness and her desire to do what is right. I know not everyone has someone that they look up to so much, but I do. My 15 year old is an inspiration to me everyday. She inspires me to do more, be more and keep on going. She is amazing.
She did great and the General Authority complimented her on her choice of songs that went perfectly with his talk.
Marlee rocks!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
I can do hard things
When Marlee received her YW medallion last week, I thought about how I didn't have the opportunity to participate in YW when I was younger. I do now that I am the Beehive advisor in our ward. I see the YW each week learning that they are daughters of our Heavenly Father who loves us. I wish I had known that my whole life. Would I be a different person, would I be more self-confidant, would I be a better mother, wife, friend?
So I have been trying to work on Personal Progress. A couple weeks ago, we had our New Beginnings program and all the YW leaders were going to perform a musical number. I have not sang in public except once when I made a huge fool of myself in high school. Wayne even told me when we were first married that I didn't sing good enough to sing the harmony part so I should try the other. I didn't even know there were two parts.
We practiced. I had a good friend (VAL) play it for me on the piano and sing it to me, and let me sing it to her so I wouldn't sound like a fool. We practiced and finally sang. It sounded great. I had chills because it was just beautiful.
I am grateful for faith, prayers and knowledge that I can do hard things. This may be easy for some but for me it was hard and I was scared but I can do it. I know I can.
So I have been trying to work on Personal Progress. A couple weeks ago, we had our New Beginnings program and all the YW leaders were going to perform a musical number. I have not sang in public except once when I made a huge fool of myself in high school. Wayne even told me when we were first married that I didn't sing good enough to sing the harmony part so I should try the other. I didn't even know there were two parts.
We practiced. I had a good friend (VAL) play it for me on the piano and sing it to me, and let me sing it to her so I wouldn't sound like a fool. We practiced and finally sang. It sounded great. I had chills because it was just beautiful.
I am grateful for faith, prayers and knowledge that I can do hard things. This may be easy for some but for me it was hard and I was scared but I can do it. I know I can.
Wonderful kids
I just wanted to say how proud I am of my kids. They are growing leaps and bounds. I look at being a mother as something I wanted so badly and didn't think that I could have. I thought that I would be childless and then was blessed my a loving Heavenly Father three times.
Marlee has been working so diligently to achieve her YW medallion in church. She is good at setting goals and then following through. I admire that in her so much. I know that she is amazing and can do whatever she sets her mind to.
Noah turned 12 in December and then received the Aaronic priesthood in our church. He faithfully passes the sacrament each Sunday. On his first Sunday, he was looking a little lost. I burst int tears because this was something that we could not help him with and he would have to figure out on his own. He did a great job and looks so reverent when he does it, that my heart beams with pride at him honoring his priesthood.
Then we have Oaklee who gets baptized on March 27th. She will be 8 on March 18th. I can't believe that she is that old. She is looking forward to it, to be a part of what her brother and sister have told her is amazing.
I love my kids!
Marlee has been working so diligently to achieve her YW medallion in church. She is good at setting goals and then following through. I admire that in her so much. I know that she is amazing and can do whatever she sets her mind to.
Noah turned 12 in December and then received the Aaronic priesthood in our church. He faithfully passes the sacrament each Sunday. On his first Sunday, he was looking a little lost. I burst int tears because this was something that we could not help him with and he would have to figure out on his own. He did a great job and looks so reverent when he does it, that my heart beams with pride at him honoring his priesthood.
Then we have Oaklee who gets baptized on March 27th. She will be 8 on March 18th. I can't believe that she is that old. She is looking forward to it, to be a part of what her brother and sister have told her is amazing.
I love my kids!
Saturday, January 30, 2010
One year later and one year older
I can't believe that it has been a year since I blogged. So, here we are again. So much has happened and I don't even have pictures downloaded to show.
As things have definitely slowed down around our house with my job ending and sickness happening, I feel so grateful for the wonderful time that I have to spend with my little family.
Here is a quick update and a promise to keep updated.
My cute Noah turned 12 in December and received the Aaronic priesthood. I am so proud of him and am almost in tears each week watching him pass the sacrament. He is my little guy who I can still remember always saying " Mommy, I want you." But now he is all grown up.
Marlee is going to be 15 years old tomorrow. I remember vividly laying in the hospital waiting so anxiously for her to come. I was so excited to meet her but so worried about what kind of mother I would be. I wanted so desperately to be a mother that was loved by my children. I hope that is what they think. Marlee is such a wonderful daughter. She is all I could dream for and more. I know I don't tell her enough how much I love her and how proud I am of her. I hope I do not fail her and that I am there for her whenever she needs me. She is amazing and I love her dearly.
Good luck to John and Sara who go in tomorrow to have their new baby Christa.
Thoughts and Prayers to Dan and Natalie in bringing Andrew home from the hospital again tomorrow and hopefully to stay.
Lots of prayers to Amy and Blair and their family in this horrible time of losing their sweet baby Carissa.
As things have definitely slowed down around our house with my job ending and sickness happening, I feel so grateful for the wonderful time that I have to spend with my little family.
Here is a quick update and a promise to keep updated.
My cute Noah turned 12 in December and received the Aaronic priesthood. I am so proud of him and am almost in tears each week watching him pass the sacrament. He is my little guy who I can still remember always saying " Mommy, I want you." But now he is all grown up.
Marlee is going to be 15 years old tomorrow. I remember vividly laying in the hospital waiting so anxiously for her to come. I was so excited to meet her but so worried about what kind of mother I would be. I wanted so desperately to be a mother that was loved by my children. I hope that is what they think. Marlee is such a wonderful daughter. She is all I could dream for and more. I know I don't tell her enough how much I love her and how proud I am of her. I hope I do not fail her and that I am there for her whenever she needs me. She is amazing and I love her dearly.
Good luck to John and Sara who go in tomorrow to have their new baby Christa.
Thoughts and Prayers to Dan and Natalie in bringing Andrew home from the hospital again tomorrow and hopefully to stay.
Lots of prayers to Amy and Blair and their family in this horrible time of losing their sweet baby Carissa.
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