LA Dance Magic 2010

Abby and I spent the weekend downtown attending a dance convention. It is two solid days of dance. Abby loved it, and we had a great time. She did awesome and it renewed her love and enthusiasm for dance.

Kung Fu BYU?

This is the only picture I have as of recent, but I wanted to add my two cents to the family blog. This Kung Fu Panda giant statue is in a building on BYU campus. Can you guess which one? No, you can't. It's the MATH building. Yeah. Who knew those mathematicians watched cartoons, let alone even liked them? Not me. I'm a little envious. The communications building where I live doesn't have anything this cool.

Sorry I'm so immature for a 21-year-old. I figure I better take in all I can before I head out into the working world in April. I love and miss you all!!

Ringing in 2010

Karaoke, food, "Rock Band" and great friends...

What could be better!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

The holidays this year, for me, were one of the most memorable we have had in years.

We didn't take any exciting trips or receive any grand presents, but with Caitlin being gone so much of last year, I was grateful that we had time just to spend together and be a family of five again. It always amazes me how we pick right back up where we left off. Being at home playing games, watching movies and making each other laugh was the best gift I never asked for! We spent time with family and friends celebrating Christmas and ringing in the New Year, and made memories to talk about for the coming year. So, enjoy some of the times that were captured in these photos I wanted to share. Oh, and the red tree...I love it even though I take a lot of abuse over it!

Star of stage and screen! (Well,almost)

Abby recently appeared in her school's production of "Once Upon A Mattress. She performed as a dancer. She played a knight and a lady so several costume changes were necessary. Abby was one of only 3 or 4 sixth graders who had a part beyond the chorus. I smell a leading role next year!

TESTIMONY

Since this is primarily a family blog, a way to keep in touch, I thought how appropriate for each of us to document our testimonies in this way. So, family of mine, I will go first and I challenge you to do the same!

I want my Heavenly Father and my beloved family to know that I have a testimony of The Gospel of Jesus Christ. The greatest blessing and the knowledge that I hold most dear is that I am a Daughter of God. I have questioned as of recent, "Does Heavenly Father know and love me?" I am one of millions on this earth, how can He know me? The answer came as I looked around and saw that He gave me a wonderful husband who loves ME like no other could. By the grace of God, I met a man who knew the truth at a time when I was looking for it. What are the odds? He could just have easily moved to some other town, for his family had moved many times in their life. but, they came to "Little old Mt. Zion", where my family just happened to have relocated. I remember laying in my bed at night as a child wondering, how can there be so many churches, when there is only one God. Yes, I was a deep thinker after all! Next, I was blessed with children who inspire me to do better everyday so I am worthy to be their mother. It is not to my credit that they are who they are, I am not that good of a mother. God gave us a plan to be born into families because He loves us, and wants us to be happy. I know He loves me because He created this Plan for us. Next, I know that Jesus Christ is our Savior, and my brother. He came to earth to set the example for us to live our lives that we may return to Him. He suffered for my sins, even the stupid mistakes that I make when I know better. But, I know, because of His sacrifice, I can repent , and those mistakes will be forgiven and forgotten. Since we come to this earth as imperfect as we are, I am truly grateful for this blessing. Next, I am grateful for Scriptures, which are like a book of directions left for us. If we study the Bible and The Book of Mormon, we follow that example of Christ and know of Heavenly Father's plan. He would not put us on this earth without instruction. Which leads me to Prophets. I am grateful for Joseph Smith who was brave enough to question and to ask of God, "Which is the true church?" and President Monson for revelation in these days that we need to know of God's counsel to us at this particular time. These are the truths that I hold most dear, I want to shout it from the rooftops and I want my Father in Heaven and my family to know I believe these things. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

I miss you guys.