can't wait.
merry christmas bloggers!
see you in 2010!
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Thursday, December 17, 2009
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
two boyfriends!
Emily has TWO new boyfriends as of December 13th! we call them boyfriends because, well, they're boys... and they'll be her friends... one day... when she realizes that they exist. until then... she can just lay by them and look huge. hah!
Andrew & Emily! i bet they're holding hands under the blanket.
Emily with Jacob! cute!
yay! we love them all! (did i mention that Emily looks huge? haha - i guess that's what 3.5 months can do to a baby!)congrats Daniel & Jenny! they're soooo precious!
Saturday, December 12, 2009
just some pics
^ twinners? at least when it comes to facial expressions.
^ haha. look at that poke-out booty.
^ just watchin' the tube
^ sittin' up like a big girl! (and catchin' flies, per usual. she CAN close her mouth, i swear it!)
^ sleepy grins
^ kisses for mommy
Saturday, December 5, 2009
prayer
when i was in college, my Bishop gave me a piece of writing that i treasure to this day. it writes about prayer. about truly talking with our Heavenly Father. i love what it says- so i thought i would share...
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Think of your Heavenly Father speaking to you and saying...
My child, your words do not have to be clever to please me; all you have to do is speak from the heart. Just speak to me as you would to anyone of whom you are very fond.
What is it that you want today? Tell me, for I long to do you good. What are you plans? Tell me about them. Is there anyone you want to do good for? What do you want to do for them?
Do not hesitate to ask me for blessings for the body and mind; for health, memory and success. I can give everything, and I always do give everything needed to make souls holier.
Are there any people you want to pray for? Say their names to me, and ask of me as much as you like. I am generous and know all their needs, but I want you to show your love for them and me by trusting me to do what I know is best.
Tell me about the poor, the sick, and the sinners, and if you have lost the friendship or affection or anyone, tell me about that, too.
Do you need anything for your spirit or your soul? If you like you can write out a long list of all your needs, and come and read it to me.
Just tell me about your pride, your touchiness, self-centeredness, meanness, and laziness. Do not be ashamed; there are many Saints in Heaven who had the same faults as you; they prayed to me and, little by little, their faults were corrected.
Tell me about your failures, and I will show you the cause of them. What are your worries? Who has caused you pain? Tell me all about it, and add that you will forgive and forget, and I will bless you. Are you afraid of anything? Have you any tormenting, unreasonable fears? Trust yourself to me. I am here. I see everything. I will not leave you.
And don't you want to do anything for me? Don't you want to do a little good to the souls of your friends who perhaps have forgotten me? Are you determined to run into no temptations?
Have you made up your mind about unhealthy entertainment and unhealthy relationships? They disturb the peace of your soul.
Are you going to be kind to that one who has hurt you? Are you going to honor me with your words and your deeds?
Have you no joys to tell me about? Why do you not share your happiness with me? Tell me what has happened since yesterday to cheer and comfort you. Whatever it was, however big, however small, I prepared it. Show me your gratitude and thank me.
Well, go along now. Get on with your work. Try and be quieter, humbler, more submissive, kinder; and come back soon and bring me a more devoted heart.
Tomorrow I shall have more blessings for you
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amazing. it's exactly how i feel Heavenly Father would speak to us. he comforts us and lets us know that he is there. and he asks better of us and promises blessings if we do so. i remember exactly how i felt the first time reading it: wonderful.
when i really began to understand that i was actually talking with my Heavenly Father when i prayed- kneeling down each night wasn't so much of a "chore" anymore. i looked forward to it with great anticipation! and i began to pray more often. i began talking with him as if he was there, beside me. i told him about my day, the good and the bad; about the things i had done wrong and the things i had done right. i asked for forgiveness and for strength to do better. i cried to him, and i rejoiced (with) him. almost instantly, i became happier... i started changing the way i acted, the music i listened to, the things i said. each day i would strive to live more righteously so i could come back to him each night with "good news".
unfortunately, over the years, i've often forgotten WHO i am talking to. i've rattled off my fair share of hum-drum prayers. therefore, i am SO thankful i found (once again) this amazing piece of writing today. it's given me the reminder i needed about how important it is to talk with our Heavenly Father... to REALLY talk to him.
---
Think of your Heavenly Father speaking to you and saying...
My child, your words do not have to be clever to please me; all you have to do is speak from the heart. Just speak to me as you would to anyone of whom you are very fond.
What is it that you want today? Tell me, for I long to do you good. What are you plans? Tell me about them. Is there anyone you want to do good for? What do you want to do for them?
Do not hesitate to ask me for blessings for the body and mind; for health, memory and success. I can give everything, and I always do give everything needed to make souls holier.
Are there any people you want to pray for? Say their names to me, and ask of me as much as you like. I am generous and know all their needs, but I want you to show your love for them and me by trusting me to do what I know is best.
Tell me about the poor, the sick, and the sinners, and if you have lost the friendship or affection or anyone, tell me about that, too.
Do you need anything for your spirit or your soul? If you like you can write out a long list of all your needs, and come and read it to me.
Just tell me about your pride, your touchiness, self-centeredness, meanness, and laziness. Do not be ashamed; there are many Saints in Heaven who had the same faults as you; they prayed to me and, little by little, their faults were corrected.
Tell me about your failures, and I will show you the cause of them. What are your worries? Who has caused you pain? Tell me all about it, and add that you will forgive and forget, and I will bless you. Are you afraid of anything? Have you any tormenting, unreasonable fears? Trust yourself to me. I am here. I see everything. I will not leave you.
And don't you want to do anything for me? Don't you want to do a little good to the souls of your friends who perhaps have forgotten me? Are you determined to run into no temptations?
Have you made up your mind about unhealthy entertainment and unhealthy relationships? They disturb the peace of your soul.
Are you going to be kind to that one who has hurt you? Are you going to honor me with your words and your deeds?
Have you no joys to tell me about? Why do you not share your happiness with me? Tell me what has happened since yesterday to cheer and comfort you. Whatever it was, however big, however small, I prepared it. Show me your gratitude and thank me.
Well, go along now. Get on with your work. Try and be quieter, humbler, more submissive, kinder; and come back soon and bring me a more devoted heart.
Tomorrow I shall have more blessings for you
---
amazing. it's exactly how i feel Heavenly Father would speak to us. he comforts us and lets us know that he is there. and he asks better of us and promises blessings if we do so. i remember exactly how i felt the first time reading it: wonderful.
when i really began to understand that i was actually talking with my Heavenly Father when i prayed- kneeling down each night wasn't so much of a "chore" anymore. i looked forward to it with great anticipation! and i began to pray more often. i began talking with him as if he was there, beside me. i told him about my day, the good and the bad; about the things i had done wrong and the things i had done right. i asked for forgiveness and for strength to do better. i cried to him, and i rejoiced (with) him. almost instantly, i became happier... i started changing the way i acted, the music i listened to, the things i said. each day i would strive to live more righteously so i could come back to him each night with "good news".
unfortunately, over the years, i've often forgotten WHO i am talking to. i've rattled off my fair share of hum-drum prayers. therefore, i am SO thankful i found (once again) this amazing piece of writing today. it's given me the reminder i needed about how important it is to talk with our Heavenly Father... to REALLY talk to him.
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