Father's Day approached after a very long week of being a single-car family because of some unfortunate events and a long night of Sam not feeling well. Kai had to report to the hospital at 5 AM that morning and I decided that there was no way the kids and I were going to make it to church, so I went back to sleep. However, when the kids climbed in bed with me at 8 AM the first, and only thing, on Nicholas's mind was the song he was singing his Dad for Father's Day at church (not even the Wii could distract him). So I drug myself out of bed, Nicholas got himself completely ready for church (something I have never seen before), and Majeskes picked us up for church at 8:45 with their Flip video recorder in tow just in case Dad didn't make it for this much anticipated event. Kai did make it, but since we had the camcorder I thought "Why not?" I have anticipated a bulletin announcment about not using camcorders in church but luckily there has been no such occurence. I'm pretty sure I was breaking the rules, but I thought the Grandpas would enjoy this too!
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Sam's Pictures
Today we went to Portrait Innovations for Samuel's 3 year old pictures. I just love this place. They take fabulous pictures and if you can control yourself and just pick 1 pose you can get a ton of pictures for only $10. I really had a hard time choosing this time, Samuel is just so darn cute and lovable. Don't worry I will be sending out actual pictures to family and friends, but in the mean time enjoy this digital image.
He had a ton of pics with his cheesy camera smile but when I saw this I knew this was the one. This is our Sam, our genuine, lovable, sweet, caring, mischevious Sam! We love him soooo much!
He had a ton of pics with his cheesy camera smile but when I saw this I knew this was the one. This is our Sam, our genuine, lovable, sweet, caring, mischevious Sam! We love him soooo much!
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Time Out For Women/Sisters...
I had the fabulous opportunity of attending Time Out For Women in Toronto, Canada and the many things I felt and heard have filled my soul to the point of bursting. I loved getting to know the sisters in my ward better and the love I now feel for them is truly the love of a sister. We giggled, we talked, and we cried. My darling husband kept the boys overnight and I am so appreciative to him for allowing me the opportunity to experience something as great as this. I want to share it all with you but that would take at least a day and a half.
So here's something that I am going to focus on for the week.
In Indonesia, Juru Selamat means Christ or in literal translation it means Expert Of Peace. That is what we are all striving to be "Experts of Peace." We must be peacemakers. For example you're running into Wal-Mart to pick up just a few things and run to the 10 items or less lane to find a lady checking out with 30 items, a large stack of unsorted coupons, and a check book. You just want to walk up shred her coupons and eat them (yes, eat them) while yelling "Can't you read the 10 items or less sign!" But no instead you stand patiently behind her envisioning how coupons would taste and then calmly compliment her on the amount of money she is saving (not to mention the time she is saving by going through the QUICK checkout). Because you are a peacemaker. It's true life can really make it difficult to be a peacemaker but I know that if we can spread peace instead of frustration or contention we can be a little more like Christ.
So here's something that I am going to focus on for the week.
In Indonesia, Juru Selamat means Christ or in literal translation it means Expert Of Peace. That is what we are all striving to be "Experts of Peace." We must be peacemakers. For example you're running into Wal-Mart to pick up just a few things and run to the 10 items or less lane to find a lady checking out with 30 items, a large stack of unsorted coupons, and a check book. You just want to walk up shred her coupons and eat them (yes, eat them) while yelling "Can't you read the 10 items or less sign!" But no instead you stand patiently behind her envisioning how coupons would taste and then calmly compliment her on the amount of money she is saving (not to mention the time she is saving by going through the QUICK checkout). Because you are a peacemaker. It's true life can really make it difficult to be a peacemaker but I know that if we can spread peace instead of frustration or contention we can be a little more like Christ.
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