Re-Edified

Gotta love Conference weekend! It is rejuvenating and revitalizing! We took a good friends advice and explored the outdoors in between sessions. She claims being outside is invigorates the soul. Between conference, the great out doors and a great visit with friends, has totally left me ready to face the world head on! Life is good! I love this time of year!

He just started dancing. So here is some of the succession of pictures.

The view from the top of the tower.

seriously good looking!

Here are just ten things I had reaffirmed to my testimony during conference.

1. I should be ready, and willing to defend what I believe in ALWAYS!

2. Being known as a "Mormon" as a person is not a bad thing, but the word itself does not truly represent our church.

3. Deciding how many children to have is a truly personal decision between a husband and a wife!

4. Good people have trials, it is part of this life. Ain't no escaping it, but if you are going to have them, isn't it best to have the aid of the most powerful being in the universe?

5. Prayer is a powerful tool. I need it to stay close to my Heavenly Father.

6. Other Churches may be able to tell you what Christ saved you from, but only The Church of Jesus Christ and tell you what it saved you for!

7. There is no game that is played with out boundaries or rules. Life is the same way. God has given us commandments and laws to live by.

8. I am my Father's daughter! He knows and loves me. He new me before this life. He is there for me now. I will be His forever after.

9. God lives. He is as much apart of our lives now, as He was in the times of the bible and Book of Mormon. He has a prophet on the earth today, as He always has when His Gospel has been present on the earth. 10. Jesus Christ was not just a great teacher. He is the Son of God. My advocate to the father. My Captain in this life.

Just LOVE that renewal! Can't wait to read it and experience it again!

Sunday Gratitude

I am grateful for

1. Beautiful fall weather that will make it's appearance known here any day!

2. Old acquaintances who have become New Friends!

3. Parents who live close enough to come and enjoy dinner.

4. A husband who works HARD at home and at his job!

5. Moments when Noah is humble!

6. Micah enjoying ballet so thoroughly!

7. Wants that can be met and not only needs!

8. Josie liking and sleeping well in her new bed!

9. DK's ability to make me smile, even when I am frustrated!

10. General Conference. It breathes fresh life into my commitment to be a true disciple of Christ!

DK is the big 5

His very fake smile!

This is him pointing to me when I ask him who he loves most.

This is rather vigorous head shake when I asked whether he LOVED any girl!

His kissing face.

This is his hugging face!

Favorite Color: Blue

Favorite Number: 6 because you can go to yoga with mommy

Favorite Drink: Barrel fruit drinks

Favorite food: Macaroni and Cheese

Favorite game: Sorry!

Favorite animal: Lion

Favorite Song: Rudolf, the Red Nosed Reindeer

Favorite TV Show: Scooby Dooby

Favorite Movie: Brer Rabbit

I feel sad when: someone is being mean to me.

I Feel Mad when: somebody hits me with a block and I get a bloody nose.

I feel proud when: I run to the Lenhards to get some raisins for you.

I feel scared when: I am in the dark and I hear a loud noise.

I like it when my friends: play with me.

I like it when my teacher: reads us a book.

I like it when I: go down the fast slide at the park.

In the summer I: help mommy.

At school I: play, sit on carpets, and go down the slide.

I am good at: walking on my hands.

I wish I could: fly.

I am special because:my mommy loves me.

What makes you laugh: a clown.

If you were a parent for a day, which rule would you get rid of: only being able to watch the TV so much.

What do you want to do when you grow up: fly an airplane, or a zoo keeper.

Do you think it would be hard to be a mom or dad: Yes

Why:because you have to yell a lot.

If you could have a magical power what would it be: Flying.

What is the best thing about being 5: That you can ride a bike without training wheels.

What is the best thing about being you? I have Friends.

Happy 16th Birthday Kaija!

Sunday Gratitude

I am thankful for....

1. Good Friends who set amazing examples for me!

2. A wonderful Husband, who mans the kids and gets dinner ready for after church, while I hole up in my room and prepare my RS lesson.

3. Noah who is getting old enough to watch the kids for short periods of time, if they are all down stairs watching a movie, while I run an errand.

4. Micah who loves to sing beautiful songs, especially ones that talk about your eternal worth.

5. DeeKen's desire to still sit on my lap.

6. Great-in-Love's to go to womens conference with.

7.A knowledge of the restored gospel--LOVED Uctdorf's talk last night! Forget-me-not.

8. Josie's adorableness. I want to bottle her.

9. Great extended family on my Hyde side that I always love seeing.

10. The knowledge that the greatest and most powerful being in the universe not only knows me, but loves me!

He LOVES me!