President Gordon B. Hinckley

Two days ago, President Hinckley passed away and joyfully reunited with his wonderful wife. Here are few things I will always cherish about him.

In conference 2003, he stated:
"This life is but a chapter in the eternal plan of our Father. It is full of conflict and seeming incongruities. Some die young. Some live to old age. We cannot explain it. But we accept it with the certain knowledge that through the atoning sacrifice of our Lord we shall all go on living, and this with the comforting assurance of His immeasurable love."

“Learn of me, and listen to my words; walk in the meekness of my Spirit, and you shall have peace in me” (D&C 19:23).

One of the most memorable traits he held was his sense of humor! What a joy! This is a quote from him on humor...
HUMOR
We need to have a little humor in our lives. We better take seriously that which should be taken seriously, but at the same time we can bring in a touch of humor now and again. If the time ever comes when we can't smile at ourselves, it will be a sad time. -- Church News interview with Mike Cannon, in Dublin, Ireland, Sept. 1, 1995.

I will always cherish this sweet man and look forward to the time I can thank him personally for the impact he had in my life and my testimony.

FHE

For FHE we learned about Heavenly Father's plan for us, then went to Sonic for an ice cream treat. By the looks on their messy faces, I'd say the boys enjoyed their treats the best! (notice the ring around Brock's face-he tried to drink the leftover melted ice cream)

What's the deal with Sunglasses?

The boys are going through a phase where they think it is so cool to wear sunglasses ALL the time (doesn't matter whose...just as long as they are glasses). So thought I would share a few pics with you! They are hilarious! Trey wears them 24/7 now and HAS to have them on when he eats and watches cartoons...don't ask me!

Milestone Sunday!

This Sunday we reached two pretty cool milestones with the boys.
First, it was Trey's very first time in Nursery and he did great! I can't believe he is already 18 months-he's not a baby anymore! He was a stinker and didn't want me to take a pic of him when we got home, but they said he was good and he didn't want to leave! XOXO


Meanwhile, Brock gave his first talk in primary and he NAILED it! Since I'm in charge of assigning the talks every week and kinda forgot...he took one for the team! I was so proud of him. He bore his little testimony and told everybody to follow the Savior. He couldn't wait for his turn! He held up the picture of Jesus through most of primary. What a good kid! XOXO

Tag...I'm it!

My friend Ashley tagged me so here it goes...
Two names I go by:
1. Star
2. Honey (Brock calls me honey-:)

Two things I'm wearing right now:
1. Olive Green 3/4 sleeve shirt (w/white under)
2. My favorite Abercrombie Jeans

Two of My favorite things to do:
1. Spend time with my husband and kids.
2. Lay on the beach and soak up the sun!!!! (Have to agree with Ash on both these!-we are too alike)

Two things I want very badly at the moment:
1. A King instead of a Queen size bed
2. A girl :)-though I love my boys!

Two favorite pets I have had/have:
1. My old dog China Bear
2. My old dog Echo

Two things I did last night:
1. Snuggled with Ty while watching TV
2. Watched 27 dresses with some great girls!

Two things I ate today:
1. Tortilla soup (need that recipe, Barbie)
2. PBJ

Two people I last talked to:
1. Ty
2. Barbie

Two longest car rides:
1. Connecticut to Salt Lake
2. Salt Lake back to Connecticut

Two favorite holidays:
1. Christmas
2. Thanksgiving

Two favorite beverages:
1. Cocalada slurpee (coke and pina colada mixed-so good!)
2. Diet Coke

K-TAG, you're it!
Jenny F., Stephanie, Barbie, Lori, Becki J, and Amy B.!

I'm So Blessed!

God has placed so many people in my life and blessed me in so many ways...to name a few:
-My wonderful husband who would do and does everything in the world for me...I am truly spoiled! When I was sick, he somehow managed to do all his end of year work from home, take the boys to preschool, take care of me, take Trey to the Dr and be back to take Brock to the store so he could buy stuff to make me dinner...love you!
-My 2 sons who bring so much happiness to my life
-My lil sister who I look up to more than anyone in the world...you are the bomb!
-My Mom who is the strongest, most faithful woman. I want her by my side in the last days for sure!
-My friends who have been there for me in my life. Namely, Ashley (Weeks) Peterson-aka angel voice, Liz (Wheatley) Behunin, and Mackenzie Purless-these girls were the best to me when I moved to a new place in High school-you have no idea how much that meant to me! My friend Amanda Buswell in CT-you are a kindred spirit no doubt who will always be there for me-I miss you girl! Stephanie Read, who always makes me laugh but can still be the best listener...fellow HCC! Jenny Frederick-the funnest person! It has been so nice to have you as a great friend, to work with you in primary, and to have our sons as friends!
Barbie and Jill-you girls knew me from the time I had braces...thanks for always making me smile. When are we doin the IHOP thing? There are many others who have touched my life and I apologize if I didn't mention you but really...I have been so blessed by every one of you! ;*)