Things: that make me happy

To see what the heck I am talking about go here.

The five things that make me happy right now are...

1. The Gospel of Jesus Christ. I love studying, reading, learning. I am grateful for what it brings to my life and how it changes me.

2. My amazing family. Immediate and extended, but especially these guys.

3. Dancing. With my husband in the kitchen, with my kids while I clean, to wake myself up, or while I do the laundry. Doesn't matter. I love it.


4. Nap time - or rather when two naps sync up. This allows me some much needed R&R.

5. A good book. Nothing is better. Except maybe a book in a hot bath. Speaking of which...

Easter 2012

 So I don't have a lot of pictures from Easter. Barrett was teething and slept terribly the night before so the day was a little rough.

Jer went out and hid eggs earlier and then we met up with one of Addie's friends to hunt easter eggs. We only got video of the kids hunting.

I did take Addie out for Easter pictures.

I can't believe how big she is getting. sigh.

Sorry there wasn't more footage :( but I have many more updates coming.

Things: To my 16 year old self

Just as a side note: I moved when I was 16 years old. It was a hard period of life for me.

1. Things are going to be hard. You will learn invaluable lessons from these things and they will make you a better person. Hold on, keep your head up.
2.  Be nicer to your siblings. Build relationships with them and maintain them through out your life.
3.  The Lord is on your side.
4. Make goals for yourself. Lay out a plan of what you would like to accomplish in this life. If you aren't able to do everything you want, don't sweat it.
5. Those values you have, they are right. I know it is hard to see even 2 years down the road but every sacrifice you make, the blessings will be returned 10 fold.
6. Choose your friends wisely even if it means choosing no friends. It's okay, you will have some amazing friends later on.
7. Don't let someone's inability to help you stop your progress. There are other outlets.
8. Trust the Spirit. Trust your instincts.
9. Keep active in sports and exercise. Find a love for it. It is easy now, but if you work on this now future you will appreciate it.
10. That Prince Charming you are looking for. He exists.