Holy week

This year for Easter and General Conference we decided to make some new traditions and take the week leading up to Easter as Holy week and follow the Saviors last few days leading to the Resurrection. It was overwhelming to begin with until I found the Small Seeds website and how she has all the activities beautifully planned with the matching scripture stories. We really enjoyed it and making new memories/traditions. There was such a wonderful spirit in the home all week that I want to strive to continue.

It was also neat to have this General Conference as a Solemn assembly where we were able to sustain our new prophet President Nelson. We took some time leading up to conference to learn about him and some fun facts. He has 9 daughters and 1 son, was a heart doctor, rides horses and the kids love that he shares the same last name as our cousins!

All dressed up in our Easter best.

The last supper was one of our favorite nights and one I actually got a picture of. Although this is not a traditional Jerusalem dinner the idea was there and the spirit was felt.

BECAUSE OF HIM

A lot of really wonderful things have been happening around here. 

I have really been feeling Gods love in my life. 

Feeling closer to my Savior Jesus Christ.

Guided to friends. 

Finding opportunities to help others. 

I have been feeling like a better mom. 

A better wife

and a better friend.

I have been making it a priority to read my scriptures. 

Not just read tho. 

but study. 

Really paying attention to the story 

trying to find the lesson behind everything. 

Asking myself questions. 

I have been making my prayers more personal. 

Feeling closer to my Heavenly Father allows me 

to open up more. 

Pour my heart out to him. 

Not only for answers but also in gratitude. 

Thanking him for my life

 for all of the countless blessings I receive.  

Thanking him for the trials he allows me to have 

that he knows will make me a better me. 

Life is good. 

God is good. 

Because of Him I know that there is meaning to this life. 

I know that I can turn to him through anything.

I know that it is him who has blessed me with all that I have.

Jaysons Birthday

So this guy. . He is kinda a big deal in my life. I am absolutely 100% head over heals in love with this guy. You know when you are dating and get those butterflies.... remember them? I do. I do because this guy makes me smile. He makes me fall more in love with him each day. Sometimes we drive each other nuts but there is nobody in this world I would rather fall asleep to each night and wake up to every morning. 

I love you babe. Even if you wont read this for a month. I hope you know that you are my rock. My better half and I am so happy and feel blessed that I get to spend eternity with you!

Happy birthday babe. 

** Ty put on the candles. They were suppose to spell out Happy Birthday.... but this was way better! 

 

2013 Thankful

Do you know how every mother thinks her kids are the cutest things in the world.. Pretty sure mine really are hehe.

 Ty and Ember both are doing so well.

Ty is learning so much so fast. It almost scares me. We have conversations all day and even though they are about tractors and dirt or Thomas the train, I still love them. He is also starting to share and listen really well. He is so in love with his baby sister it melts my heart. He is always expressing love for others. Hugs and kisses are all day long in our home.

Ember is walking just about as fast as we are now. She can keep up when we are out and about with out a stroller. Her hair is curly and adorable. She has a little diva temper that can strike at any minute but is usually sweet as can be. She loves giving kisses and saying "Hi!" Her favorite things in life are still her caterpillar softies and chicken nuggets.

I am so thankful for these two. For the opportunity I have to be a mother and the trust God has put in me to raise two precious spirits. They make me want to do better and be better every day.

I am so thankful for Jayson. Words will never be able to express the love in my heart for him.. I am so thankful to know that I can be with him forever.

 I am thankful for my Mom and Dad. How they put up with me growing up is beyond me. I hope someday my children love me as much as I love them.

My Brother, Sisters and In-laws are so wonderful. I love having friends in siblings and knowing they will always be there for me.

I am so happy my husband is who he is. I think its safe to say I am fond of him. I know he is who he is today because of the love and example from his mother and father. For that I will always be grateful to them.

I am so thankful for the friends we have made here in Colorado. I was so nervous to move to a new place and fit in. The people here are beyond loving and kind. They truly make us feel at home. 

I am so thankful to be a wife and mother.

I am grateful for my savior Jesus Christ and for the opportunity I have to live with my Heavenly Father again.

Life as of now

You know those moments where you look around and want to cry because your house is a mess, your kids are crying and dinner is burning on the stove?

 I can honestly say I can't remember the last time I had that feeling.

 Life has been pretty good around here.

The other day I had one of those moments...You know the kind where you look around and your kids are playing together, your house may not be spotless but you see fun and laughter, your anxiously awaiting your husband to come home so he can see your home cooked meal prepared just for him and wrap your arms around him and kiss him tell he is blue in the face...

Yeah I have been having more of those moments lately.

The kids still sometimes drive me nuts and I can't keep anything clean for long

but I am finding the good in everything.

I am feeling truly blessed to be a wife and mother.

I am finding more in more joy each day with the simple things.

Snuggle time, watching Thomas, coloring, playing blocks, spontaneous ice cream treats, random bubble baths, making paint, practicing taking steps, lullabie, the wheels on the bus, PJ's, baby talk.

...Life is good. God is good.

Things are not always perfect but I can truly say I am happy.

I am so thankful for my husband. I don't know what life would be with out him. He is my very best friend. I am thankful for my babies. I watch them and wonder how I am so lucky to be able to call myself their mother. I am thankful for my family. My Mom and Dad, brothers, sisters, grandma and grandpa,  in-laws and cousins..ect. They are always there for me and love me no matter what. I am so thankful for my church ward. Thankful for the good friends I am making and the kindness that has been shown to us. I am thankful for all my other friends back home and here in Colorado. Thankful for a roof over our head and food in our tummies, for good health and safety.

I am thankful for the blessing of the gospel of Jesus Christ. For all Joy is through him.

Life lately

I can not even begin to describe the joy I have been feeling lately.

Watching these two together melts my heart. 

Watching Ty as he watches Jayson... watching his eyes light up when he sees his daddy do something amazing. Watching, just knowing in his eyes his daddy is the coolest person on earth. 

Every night I pray over and over about how thankful I am for my family.
My husband who takes such good care of me and the love that we share.
For our healthy adorable little ones.
That I am their mother. 

I often have dreams about being a teenager again. I dream about being in high school or college. I am late for class or I don't know my schedule. Every time I do I am always either married, pregnant or with the kids. There I am in my dream running to class with Ember on my hip and Ty running shortly behind us. Or I am taking notes with my pregnant belly pushed up against the desk and Jayson making goo-goo eyes at me from across the room.

I kept thinking about why I would have Jayson and the kids in my dream if I was only in high school. One day I brought it up with my mom while we were talking about weird dreams. She told me there was nothing weird about that at all. That I have them in my dreams no mater what age I am because they are now a forever part of me. I will never, nor could ever picture my life with out them. I can truly never be whole with out them ever again. 

I love my family so much and am so thankful I can call them mine.  

Happy mothers day

All day today I held my babies a little tighter.

In every way these two have made my life sweeter. 

Being a mother is the greatest blessing my Heavenly Father has given me.

I am truly thankful to be able to call myself their mommy. 

My mother (on the right) is the number one reason I am the woman I am today. I look up to her in so many ways. Words just can not describe the bond we have. I am lucky enough to be able to call her my best friend. I love you mommy.

My mother-in-law (on the left) raised my husband to the wonderful man he is today. She is an amazing example to me. Love you Wawa and thank you for all you do for me.


I truly hope to follow in their foot steps.

Hope all you mamas have an amazing day.

Happy mothers day.

My favorite talks on mothers.
Because she is a mother
Mothers who know
Mother told me

Day 4

Day 4 of Blog Every Day In May
  Favorite quote (from a person, from a book, etc) 

I pick three. 

Wherefore be of good cheer, and do not fear, for I the Lord am with you, and will stand by you. 

Jesus

 Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery. 

Today? Today is a gift. 

That’s why we call it the present.

   Master Oogway

(Kung fu Panda)

I love this quote so much. So much in fact you can see my post here where I put it in my living room.

Master Oogway is one smart cookie.

comfort

Linking up today with The Growing Tree for my Husband Rocks linky.

Topic: a time when your husband helped you through a difficult point in your life, or how he supports you when you're having a bad day!



After thinking about this for a while I realized Jayson and I have been very fortunate in not having any major difficult times. I am sure we will have many however in our three years of being married we have been very blessed with healthy kids and family, good finances, a roof over our head and food in our tummies. 

Jayson does support me through everything though. The most memorable moment I have of my true love for Jayson besides looking into his eyes while we promised to be each others for eternity was when we were having Ty. I was in labor for a really really long time. I was worn both physically and mentally. I thought there was no way I was going to live through the delivery. Sounds a bit dramatic I know but I was scared. Jayson was always right there. He said so many positive and heart warming things that made my heart swell. The moment Ty came out the first thing I saw was Jaysons face. I remember thinking that I could never have done this with out his support. I saw him look at Ty and saw true love in his eyes. Then he looked over at me and we just smiled at each other for a second. He kissed my forehead and told me he was so proud of me. I knew then that no matter how hard things got Jayson would always be at my side. 

Since then I have had a lot of times where I needed his help on day to day things. After having Ty I was in heaven. I always knew I wanted to be a wife and mommy. To nurture and protect my family. After staying at home for a time I soon realized I also missed my busy life style. I missed being in a salon all day visiting women and feeling like I made a difference in others lives. I had always had amazing clients. Ones who would come in and tell me everything on their hearts. I missed communicating with adults. I missed making women feel better about themselves. The look on their face when I turned the chair around. Pure happiness. 

I never once thought that I regretted starting our family so soon. I just felt like I lost a little bit of myself. I lost the energetic talkative spontaneous girl I was. My family use to joke about how friendly I was. They would say I could become best friends with a rock. I had a way of talking with someone and finding something we were both passionate about. I never felt awkward talking to knew people or being in difficult situatons. 

I felt like being home all day with a baby made me weird. I soon lost that talent of being a people person. I lost being able to communicate with others easily. When I realized this I had a hard time excepting it. I cried to Jayson telling him that I thought I was weird. Of course while crying in his arms he was not about to admit to me that he agreed. He simply hugged me and supported me. 

He talked to me about finding things I can do that was not just for Ty. Some new things I could do. Discovering new talents. I knew I loved being at home with Ty. I knew I was happy...just something was off. Jayson soon realized how much joy I was having making things for Ty. That I was making things for our house. I was sewing, cooking, writing...He also knew how much I enjoyed blogging. 

He started really encouraging me in blogging. He saw that it gave me something to do to feel good about myself. I could share the things I loved the most in my life. Number one my family. I could share my story. I could write anything and everything I wanted. Sharing things I made or activities we do. I was meeting new friends who were going through similar things. I was happy. 

Jayson helped me find a passion and is my biggest supporter. I may not be a social butterfly anymore and maybe I am awkward and shy around people when I actually get out of the house now.

Especially with Ember here now. Having two kids means a lot more time focused on them and their needs and less on my own. I honestly wouldn't have it any other way. Raising my babies and making sure they are protected and happy is my number one concern and joy. 

I am so blessed to have Jayson in my life to pick me up when I am down. To tell me I am doing a good job with our babies. To have him thank me for cleaning the house or making dinner. For walking in while I am getting ready and telling me he has never seen something as lovely as me. 

Being a mother is wonderful. I feel like its my calling in life. With out Jayson helping me through it...there is no way I would survive. He is a wonderful husband and father. Marriage is truly a partnership. One between man and women. To support each other and complement each other in strengths and weaknesses. 

Everything I believe about marriage and family can be read here in the Proclamation to the World.