Lately, I am really truly coming to the realization of the truthfulness of the phrase, "words cannot express...."
Life is truly a whirlwind of emotions; you can be soaring high one moment, and spiraling low the next and then back up. There is such a range of emotions. For instance, how can the same word happy apply to all those different range of emotions from just simply having a good day, to finding your soulmate, to your wedding day, the birth of your children, watching your children grow to finding contentment in older years.... It just does not seem adequate for all those occasions. Nor does attaching various adverbs such as very, so much, a lot, etc.
I guess that is why it the next phrase "actions speak louder than words." really hits home lately as well too. We read so much more into a person's actions than words.
So when "I say I have learned to be so very grateful for the very bounteous goodness of my Heavenly Father lately; for his infinite patience and consideration for me and all the little things in my life." Let's just say, words cannot quite adequately express just how much gratitude is within my heart.
I think all of this stems from watching General Conference this weekend. The prophet and general authoritie's words just seemed to so hit home with me. I especially loved Elder Holland's remarks on the sufferings of the Savior and that he went through it all for us; for me! It just touched me in a way words cannot express.
I am so grateful to my Heavenly Father and for all of his bounteous blessings and especially the great gift from our elder brother, Jesus Christ. Just how wonderous a gift it truly was stirs my soul more and more.
If you did not get a chance to view conference you can find the link here: http://www.lds.org/conference/languages/0,6353,310-1,00.html
See if you are not touched as well!
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Friday, March 6, 2009
Crazy Hair Day!
Bryce and Brian had crazy hair day at school this last week. Here's Bryce.. I think his is more cute than crazy but this is as crazy as he wanted to go...
Brian wanted a wave....
I think the end result made him look like he belonged in the pages of Whoville.. What do you think?
Brian wanted a wave....
I think the end result made him look like he belonged in the pages of Whoville.. What do you think?
Way to Go Bryce!!
Danny and I have been serving in the Cub Scout program since before we had any boys, for the last 14 years. Danny has been varsity coach for 3 years, scout master for 4 years and Cubmaster for the last 6 (he got called to be assist. cub master in our new ward).
We LOVE the scouting program. It has something in it for everyone. It teaches you life skills, how to be a good citizen and member of your community and most importantly teaches boys to have a sense of duty to God. I have heard many a general authority talk about how it truly is a God inspired program. Danny and I feel privileged to be a part of it, especially now we have 4 boys going through the program.
Bradley earned his Arrow of light last summer and is now on his way to becoming 1st class as a boy scout.
A couple of Tuesdays ago, at the Blue and Gold Dinner, Bryce received his Wolf Badge, 1 gold arrow point and 2 silver. He really enjoys Cub Scouts and was so excited. We're excited for you Bryce and will enjoy watching you move along your trail to arrow of light and eventually eagle!
Keep up the good work our little Wolf man!
We LOVE the scouting program. It has something in it for everyone. It teaches you life skills, how to be a good citizen and member of your community and most importantly teaches boys to have a sense of duty to God. I have heard many a general authority talk about how it truly is a God inspired program. Danny and I feel privileged to be a part of it, especially now we have 4 boys going through the program.
Bradley earned his Arrow of light last summer and is now on his way to becoming 1st class as a boy scout.
A couple of Tuesdays ago, at the Blue and Gold Dinner, Bryce received his Wolf Badge, 1 gold arrow point and 2 silver. He really enjoys Cub Scouts and was so excited. We're excited for you Bryce and will enjoy watching you move along your trail to arrow of light and eventually eagle!
Keep up the good work our little Wolf man!
If there's one thing Danny and I want to stress to our kids at this moment is how important it is to do well in school.
We tell them it's important because...
#1: Heavenly Father sent us on this earth to learn, that's what life IS all about
#2: You CAN take what you learn with you (and we'll use it to some degree).
#3: If you do well in your education now it can give you more options as to how you
can earn a living when you're older.
#4: It teaches you good work habits for when you really have a job and need
to support yourself.
Danny and I feel so blessed that the kids really, of their own accord, strive to do well in school. They may not like it but they try their best.
Kierstin has attained a 4.0 GPA her whole 1st year of high school and that's taking ADVANCED english, math and science. She was one of only 58 freshman (out of like 1000) to have maintaned a 4.0 this whole year thus far. She works really hard and won't even miss school in fear of lowering her grade. She has her eye set on attending BYU.
(Unfortunately, I don't have a pic)
Bradley just had an award assembly and was honored for maintaining a higher than 3.0 GPA for the whole year.
Bryce and Brian have recently achieved awards at school as well.
WE ARE SO PLEASED WITH YOUR PROGRESS KIDS!!! We pray you keep it up!
We tell them it's important because...
#1: Heavenly Father sent us on this earth to learn, that's what life IS all about
#2: You CAN take what you learn with you (and we'll use it to some degree).
#3: If you do well in your education now it can give you more options as to how you
can earn a living when you're older.
#4: It teaches you good work habits for when you really have a job and need
to support yourself.
Danny and I feel so blessed that the kids really, of their own accord, strive to do well in school. They may not like it but they try their best.
Kierstin has attained a 4.0 GPA her whole 1st year of high school and that's taking ADVANCED english, math and science. She was one of only 58 freshman (out of like 1000) to have maintaned a 4.0 this whole year thus far. She works really hard and won't even miss school in fear of lowering her grade. She has her eye set on attending BYU.
(Unfortunately, I don't have a pic)
Bradley just had an award assembly and was honored for maintaining a higher than 3.0 GPA for the whole year.
Bryce and Brian have recently achieved awards at school as well.
WE ARE SO PLEASED WITH YOUR PROGRESS KIDS!!! We pray you keep it up!
Our family loves to play games. Let me introduce you to our latest game craze....
Bryce got this game for Christmas from mom. He LOVES to play games. He especially loves games with patterns. I was searching for just the right one this Christmas, this is it!! We even got the Campbells hooked enough that they bought it too! Truly, fun for the whole family!
Object of the game... each player gets a series of 21 pieces of various different shapes (grouped no more than 5). You have to fit all your pieces on the board!
Bryce got this game for Christmas from mom. He LOVES to play games. He especially loves games with patterns. I was searching for just the right one this Christmas, this is it!! We even got the Campbells hooked enough that they bought it too! Truly, fun for the whole family!Object of the game... each player gets a series of 21 pieces of various different shapes (grouped no more than 5). You have to fit all your pieces on the board!
President's Day Fun!
For President's Day I decided to take the kids hiking at the Santa Rosa Plateau, 15 minutes from our home. 
We recruited the Campbells to come along with us. I'm so lame I didn't get a picture of super trooper mom and super cutie Mathew coming along but they were all there! This is the trail we took.
I miss the beach but there are certainly fun perks living here as well.
The kids got bored of waiting for us slow poke moms in the back...
actually, this is our little slowpoke, he did NOT want any help; and actually, he was pretty quick for not quite 2, his little legs just aren't as long.
(thanks Cynthia and Mathew for keeping us company in the back)
Trailblazers Connor & Bradley pave the way...
Can you believe we're only 15 minutes from home! Amazing!
Expression on Bradley's face says it all.... a very fun day!
We recruited the Campbells to come along with us. I'm so lame I didn't get a picture of super trooper mom and super cutie Mathew coming along but they were all there! This is the trail we took. I miss the beach but there are certainly fun perks living here as well.
The kids got bored of waiting for us slow poke moms in the back...
actually, this is our little slowpoke, he did NOT want any help; and actually, he was pretty quick for not quite 2, his little legs just aren't as long.(thanks Cynthia and Mathew for keeping us company in the back)
Trailblazers Connor & Bradley pave the way...
Can you believe we're only 15 minutes from home! Amazing!
Expression on Bradley's face says it all.... a very fun day! Friday, February 13, 2009
John & Allison and kids got Disneyland trip from Santa Clause for Christmas this year. They came down at the perfect time to go, the 2nd week in January. Everyone is back to business, Disneyland is so enjoyable.
They stayed close to Disneyland and went for 3 days. On Sunday, they came out to visit us in Murrieta. We had Mary, Ann, Jayna, Brian Jr & Gma Mary Kay over. It was a nice visit!
We also celebrated grandma Mary Kay's 82nd birthday and Bryce's 9th birthday!
Happy Birthday Grandma Mary Kay!!
Grandma's great-grandkids & grandkid - Brian Jr.
They stayed close to Disneyland and went for 3 days. On Sunday, they came out to visit us in Murrieta. We had Mary, Ann, Jayna, Brian Jr & Gma Mary Kay over. It was a nice visit!
We also celebrated grandma Mary Kay's 82nd birthday and Bryce's 9th birthday! 
Happy Birthday Grandma Mary Kay!!
Grandma's great-grandkids & grandkid - Brian Jr.I love my grandma Mary Kay. I have so many fond memories with grandma Mary Kay. She and Junior paid for our family to take a trip on the train from Utah to visit them in anaheim, CA when I was 8 years old. I still remember the train ride and choosing a Christmas tree that was a foot too tall (even though we all told Junior it was just too big!). Mostly, I remember the ride down beach blvd. and getting out to sit on the sand at Huntington Beach. We didn't get in the water but it was my first real visit with the beach. I remember just loving sitting there listening to the waves and thinking "I would LOVE to live here someday!" Little did I know that 11 years later it would become a reality.
I was lucky enough to get to spend 1 month alone with just grandma Mary Kay and Junior. When I was 12, dad came home and announced we were moving to CA. I was excited! Dad had to go start work a month early, they hadn't quite sold the house and his job was starting. Mom was worried him making the long drive to Las Vegas, where he was going to meet Junior and Mary Kay alone. I suggested I go with him to help keep him awake. I was so excited to be living there. I remember riding in the car with grandma and coming down the 215 into the valley and asking Mary Kay what all the brown stuff was, it's smog she explained. No matter to me, I still was excited. We had a fun time reading and exploring the wax museum, the beach again. It was fun having all the attention. Grandma really helped install in me the love of reading! I also got to help her with several home improvement projects. I also owe my brilliant smile to Junior and Mary Kay (I was thankful then but I sure am now!)
Thanks Grandma for everything. May not only your birthday, but every day be happy!
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