Time keeps on slipping into the future...

I hadn't posted in a while, and not that I have anything profound to say, but i just wanted to write a few things down for journal sake? So I can get them out of my head sake? To entertain the ever bored blog stalkers sake? I don't know, just want to...it's my blog so I am going to do it.

I watched "My Sister's Keeper." Man am I ever so glad I did not see it in the theater. Let me tell you there were some major water works going on at my house. I had to go and give all of my sleeping children very tight hugs, and thank my Father in Heaven I have them...that they are all healthy...that they love one another...that they have survived my mothering...and so on and so forth. It made me wonder with all the bad things that could happen to them in this world, should I really think that my family should be exempt from ALL of them? and Yes, that is what I hope for.

I have so often thought about one of my children leaving me too early in this life in a horrible accident or kidnapping....I don't want that trial. I have thought of having one of them getting cancer, or some other horrific disease...I don't want that trial. Other things too, like drugs, alcohol, pornography, homosexuality (yes I said it), turning away from the gospel of Christ...I do not want these trials. Even the seemingly little things like lack of friends for my kids, or even bad friends...I know it is silly but I don't want those trials. But with knowing what the world is like, knowing that we are here to have trials so we can learn, am I really naive in thinking I will be able to skip out on all or even any of them?

I find I am really enjoying being a mother right now, my kids are in hard but fun stages. Josie is just barely getting the walking thing down. She can tell you NO! She gives amazingly tight and wonderful hugs around the neck. She loves playing a baby style of hide and go seek with me. Deeken is hitting the terrible twos late. He loves his little sister, but enjoys pushing her down when he thinks no one is looking. He is impish and funny. He can talk back very well and doesn't like time outs at all. Micah is beautiful. She amazes me sometimes how beautiful she is. I catch myself just looking at her and staring, like I remember my mom doing when I was little. She says she doesn't have any friends at school...that no one likes her, well, except Quinton(thank you Q!) It breaks my heart. I want to shield her from all the hurt that I know is still coming from friends and relationships of all kinds, but I know that wouldn't be right. She is strong and amazing, and I know she will do amazing things. Noah is becoming quite the young man. He went and shoveled our neighbors drive this afternoon just cause he wanted to. He has always been a kind hearted soul in his wants to serve. I love that about him. I think he is doing better with friends and learning to control his emotions. I really am proud of him. I don't think it would be easy on any kid to change schools 3 times in 3 years. I am sure that has effected him even more than I know.

I LOVE MY KIDS SOOOO MUCH!

Life is to good right now. Where are the trials? What is coming my way that I can not see? Lord, give me strength. I am so glad I have Him... so glad I have Him

Natasha

I get the priviledge of working with the Young Woman in our ward in the Sports program. Natasha is one of the amazing girls in our ward and she asked me to take a few senior pictures for her. I think they turned out pretty good. We were only out in the cold weather about 20 minutes, but we got some good ones.

PS I swore I would never use this place to take picture, it is overly used here...but I needed something to fit her outfit, so I gave in.

Christmas time at Temple Square

I took my kids to down to temple square to get a picture I was imagining for our Christmas card. I think it turned out pretty well, but I am not going to post it till I get my cards sent out. In the meantime, I also got some really fun pics of my kids. They are so fun and beautiful. Who needs a picture perfect picture of them staring at the camera? How boring would that be? I love there little personalities in these picture.

Hope you enjoyed. I will post our Christmas card in a week or so. Don't feel bad if you don't get one. I am not very good at getting them put together, so I mostly just do it for family, but we still love all of you! Merry CHRISTmas!

Primary Program

Last Sunday, Micah and Noah participated in the primary program. Believe me, pulling off a program with just under 300 kids is nothing short of a miracle. You can also take my word, that you will hardly ever feel the spirit as strongly as when that many kids are singing songs and bearing testimonies about Christ, Families, Temples, the scriptures and going to church. Their little spirits are so tender. I was so proud of Micah and Noah for being brave enough to stand up in front of the whole congregation and say their parts, sing, and do some sign language. Micah especially loved learning some signs and we would continually catch her singing songs. One of hers and our favorites was "For the family is of God." The words are as follows:

Our Father has a family.

It's me, it's you, all others too.

We are his Children.

He sent each one of us to earth through birth,

to live and learn here in families.

Chorus: God gave us families

to help us become what He wants us to be.

This is how he shares His Love,

For the Family is of God.

A Father's place is to preside, provide,

to love and teach the Gospel to his Children.

A Father leads in family prayer to share

their love for father in heaven.

Chorus:

A Mother's purpose is to care, prepare,

to nurture and to strengthen all her children.

She teaches children to obey, to pray,

to love and serve in the family.

Chorus:

I'll love and serve my family

and be a good example to each family member.

and when I am a mom or dad, so glad

I'll help my family remember.

Chorus:

It is such a beautiful song. I truly believe that the spirit touches everyone who hears it. I remember the first time I heard it in Primary. I looked over at John and both of us had tears in our eyes. We still get them almost every time. It is so powerful because it is the truth.

The LDS church has taken a lot of flack for standing behinds it's beliefs that marriage is to take place only between a man and a woman. As a church, we don't step out into the spot light often to give any views that might be pro strewed as taking a way rights from anyone. I know it is important that they took this stand. I believe the IDEAL unit is one man and one woman, who are married in the temple, raising their family. I believe that their are other good types of families out there, but that they were created by man to make the best out of hard situations. I echo the Words of that beautiful song...

God gave us families

to help us become what He wants us to be.

This is how he shares His Love,

For the Family is of God.

PS Haydee....I just wanted you to know my girls are still making good use of their dresses, although they will be retired here soon. Josie's is just barely under her bum still. Thanks again you wonderful woman.

UMMM HMMM! Be Grateful!

It's a good reminder. I am sure it brightened the day of everyone they asked that question, it can brighten your day. Count your many blessings. Name them one by one, and it will Surprise you what the Lord has done.

We are all so BLESSED!

The Handersen Family

(If your LDS) You know how in YW you look up to one girl who is older than you? Think she can do no wrong, is amazing, confident, and beautiful? For me, that would be the Mother of this little beauty. She recently moved close to us, with her little beauties. Not much has changed for me...I still think she is strong, kind, generous, but added to the list would have to be an amazing mom who is committed to what is best for her and her kids! Hope you enjoy Robyn!

Good Bye Beautiful Leaves!

In the event of losing our beautiful leaves,we gained 3 horses. Go figure. We probably won't be able to enjoy a good ride until spring. Here's wishing it was going to be spring soon. Brrr...I can feel that snow coming already.