Energy!

Some days I feel like I just need more energy. I never have enough time in the day to achieve everything on my list. Does anyone else feel this way? Keeping up with my kids, school, bills, cleaning, church callings, and anything else that seems to occupy minutes of the day is getting harder. Last year this time I had my tax refund. This year I have only started gather the tax files so that I can do my taxes. I will be getting a refund but only if I get around to doing the taxes. So now that you all know that I am stressed and need a quick caffeine fix so that I can stay up and write a report that is due Thursday. Thank heavens for DIET COKE!

Jasmine makes Honor Role in Kindergarten!

She made Honor Role!

I am going to take a minute to brag about my daughter Jasmine. She is such a loving, smart, and fun girl. I am so proud to know that she worked hard in class and ended up meeting the schools requirements to be on the Honor Role. I think we are off to a good start with this girl. Honor Role in Kindergarten, I wonder what will be next for her. Keep up the good work! I am so proud to be your mother.

Proof that God Loves Us!

I have proof that God loves each and everyone of his children. He has proven this by giving us the ability to be parents to children by other means. God has also provided proof that he loves us by providing a way for families to be eternal. I take great comfort in knowing that the Lord has provided a way for us to become eternal families. The blessings God gives us if we remain faithful, obey his commandments, and serve one another are far greater than any other temporal thing on this earth.

I am so thankful to everyone of my family and friends who have inspired me to be a better person. Being a worthy member of God's true church is not easy. Striving to be a good example to my children is sometimes harder than I thought it would be. I could not have done it without my family, friends, and husband.

Ponder in your minds this day what eternal families means to you. What can you do today to ensure that your family is an eternal family or stays an eternal family? I encourage you all to search for your own proof that God loves you.

I have proof that God loves each and everyone of his children. He has proven this by giving us the ability to be parents to children by other means other than giving birth to one.

Christmas Wishes!

Dear, Santa

I wish for............

LOVE

JOY

LAUGHTER

KIDS HAPPY FACES

PEACE AND QUITE

A MOMENT IN TIME

FINANCIAL FREEDOM

GOOD BOOKS TO READ

SONGS OF GREAT JOY

EVERYONE TO KNOW CHRIST

EVERYONE TO HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS

What do you wish for?

FYI

Evan will be sealed

to us

December 27th, 2008!

In the Mount Timpanogas Temple. I can't wait to see all my girls dressed in white again. Evan is going to where a little white tux. He is going to look like a little angel. I am so thankful to my Father in Heaven for this little blessing of Eternal Families. I have been waiting for this day for a very long time. Adoptions are great but eternal families are even better. Five years ago I never thought that my hubby and I would be sealing our fourth child to us. I cherish every moment that I get with my children. They are truly children of our Father in Heaven. Strong, Independent, and strong willed is how I describe this rising generation. I hope a pray that I can be the mother they need me to be. I know God will help me as long as I continue to pray to him for guidance.

Evan is an awesome addition to our family and I am so glad we made the decision to adopt another child two years ago. Everyone thought I was insane at the time. Taking on 3 children at the same age was tough enough add one more and you have the crazy lady syndrome. Well it is working out fine and we enjoy our little boy. Evan has such a cute personally that lights up the room when he walks in. His funny laughs and obsession with trucks and cars is really entertaining. Evan is my little piece of Heaven! (I know, it's a very lame saying).