Sunday: Talked about our Savior and the atonement and watched conference!
I love Easter!
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Easter!
Saturday: treasure hunts, coloring eggs, and lots of treats!
Sunday: Talked about our Savior and the atonement and watched conference!
I love Easter!
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Sunday: Talked about our Savior and the atonement and watched conference!
I love Easter!
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Mama's Journal
Its Sunday morning and I am home sick, so Ryan took all three kids to Church all by himself. What a good Father,eh! So I thought I would do another post of some of my Mom's journal entry's. My Mom was inactive for a few years when her and my Dad were together. When he asked her to marry him, she said without even thinking "only if I can raise our children in the church". It still took her a few years after that to go back, but she did. I know it couldn't have been easy to take four little children all by herself for all those years. It is one of the best decisions she ever made, and I am greatful she did! Her strong testimony and desire to live the gospel has been, and will always be a huge example to me!
July 20, 78
"I have started to attend my church meetings all the time now. I really enjoy it and know that it is something that will make our family grow closer together. Jim is having a hard time accepting the fact that I am a more faithful Christian and it has been a little hard on our relationship lately. I know if I keep at it and don’t give in, things will work out alright. I have so much repenting to do and must work on myself before anything else.
Gay (my Dad's brother's wife) has gone to camp and we are keeping Brad for a week. He and Ginger get along quite well, but she enjoys locking him in rooms. I hope that’s normal. She is so full of mischief these days that I’ve begun to watch her more closely. I swear, sometimes she’s smarter than me.
Sept, 30, 78
Today was a very special day for our family. Danny was baptized by Delon and I am so proud of both of them. I’m so thankful for the gospel and for the love it brings to our family.
Before the baptism we were all sitting in the foyer of the church waiting for it to start and Ginger was getting a bit fidgety and she hopped from one couch to another and ran across the room. I told her she shouldn’t act like that in the church because it was God’s house. She sat very still after that until a man walked through the room a little while later, wearing a jean jacket and faded blue jeans. Ginger watched him pass by with great interest and when he had left the room she asked, “Mom? Was that God?”
Oct, 9, 78
I certainly have a lot to be thankful for!! It has been a glorious sunny day today. I love days like this when everything in nature seems to be rosy and perfect. It’s much easier to feel thankful on days like these. The real challenge is to feel this same gratitude during the dark hours in life when things just aren’t going all that great.
We went out to Mom’s for dinner and what a meal we had. Everyone pigged out and then Barry, Danny and I helped Dad with the dishes. Later in the evening we all gathered for a short lesson. I gave the lesson and it was on “learning to love” and how it isn’t always easy to love some people, but that we must practice love until it becomes a natural feeling. There are those who make it very difficult for us to love, but if we strive to have a Christ like love – an unconditional love - towards all men, we can acquire a pure love for mankind. We won’t necessarily love them for the things they do and the way they might behave, but we can love them for being our brother or sister, sons and daughters of a wise and loving father in heaven.
We had a nice time and sang some lovely hymns too. I wish Jim had decided to come, but he really doesn’t associate with my family much. I hope it’s because he is just shy and not because he doesn’t like them. Dad offered the closing family prayer and in the prayer he asked that Jim would be able to guide and direct his family (us) the way he should.
It has been a super day and I have a wonderful family to be thankful for."
If you knew my Mom, you know that she definitely had a sincere love for everyone. Her unconditional love touched so many people, including me. I never heard her speak unkindly about anyone, and I am not even exaggerating. I am really striving to work on this because I think it is one of the greatest attribute's my Mom had. It is a beautiful thing, and I hope I can be as she was someday!
July 20, 78
"I have started to attend my church meetings all the time now. I really enjoy it and know that it is something that will make our family grow closer together. Jim is having a hard time accepting the fact that I am a more faithful Christian and it has been a little hard on our relationship lately. I know if I keep at it and don’t give in, things will work out alright. I have so much repenting to do and must work on myself before anything else.
Gay (my Dad's brother's wife) has gone to camp and we are keeping Brad for a week. He and Ginger get along quite well, but she enjoys locking him in rooms. I hope that’s normal. She is so full of mischief these days that I’ve begun to watch her more closely. I swear, sometimes she’s smarter than me.
Sept, 30, 78
Today was a very special day for our family. Danny was baptized by Delon and I am so proud of both of them. I’m so thankful for the gospel and for the love it brings to our family.
Before the baptism we were all sitting in the foyer of the church waiting for it to start and Ginger was getting a bit fidgety and she hopped from one couch to another and ran across the room. I told her she shouldn’t act like that in the church because it was God’s house. She sat very still after that until a man walked through the room a little while later, wearing a jean jacket and faded blue jeans. Ginger watched him pass by with great interest and when he had left the room she asked, “Mom? Was that God?”
Oct, 9, 78
I certainly have a lot to be thankful for!! It has been a glorious sunny day today. I love days like this when everything in nature seems to be rosy and perfect. It’s much easier to feel thankful on days like these. The real challenge is to feel this same gratitude during the dark hours in life when things just aren’t going all that great.
We went out to Mom’s for dinner and what a meal we had. Everyone pigged out and then Barry, Danny and I helped Dad with the dishes. Later in the evening we all gathered for a short lesson. I gave the lesson and it was on “learning to love” and how it isn’t always easy to love some people, but that we must practice love until it becomes a natural feeling. There are those who make it very difficult for us to love, but if we strive to have a Christ like love – an unconditional love - towards all men, we can acquire a pure love for mankind. We won’t necessarily love them for the things they do and the way they might behave, but we can love them for being our brother or sister, sons and daughters of a wise and loving father in heaven.
We had a nice time and sang some lovely hymns too. I wish Jim had decided to come, but he really doesn’t associate with my family much. I hope it’s because he is just shy and not because he doesn’t like them. Dad offered the closing family prayer and in the prayer he asked that Jim would be able to guide and direct his family (us) the way he should.
It has been a super day and I have a wonderful family to be thankful for."
If you knew my Mom, you know that she definitely had a sincere love for everyone. Her unconditional love touched so many people, including me. I never heard her speak unkindly about anyone, and I am not even exaggerating. I am really striving to work on this because I think it is one of the greatest attribute's my Mom had. It is a beautiful thing, and I hope I can be as she was someday!
St. Patty's Party!
I decided to do something fun for the kids this St. Patrick's Day, so we invited Adam, Britteni, and Bella-Grace over to join us for the festivities. The kids did a St. Patrick's Day craft (a pot of Gold headband), and then the kids went downstairs to play. While they were down playing Lucky the Leprechaun came to visit and left his little green footprints all over the house. When the kids came up they followed his footprints to a message telling them what Lucky had been doing in their house, before they could follow the next set of footprints they had to do what Lucky had done. Some of the things they had to complete before they moved on were reading a story, doing a TV quiz about the shows they watch, do a puzzle, put on dress up clothes, sing a song, and make funny faces in the mirror. The last message Lucky thanked them for the fun and then left them a "pot of Gold", which was really some chocolate in a pot. Then we celebrated with some cupcakes! We had a lot of fun. I might have to make this a new tradition!
Personal History
There are a few things I don't remember doing when I was little, but that my siblings insist that I did, so I'll mention them. I guess one time when Ginger, Adam, and I were playing cops & robbers, I stood on the chair and said "let's pretend I'm Jesus" while raising my hands in the air!
I stuck plasticine worms up my nose and my Mom had to get it out with tweezers.
I tried to convince Adam and Ginger that while they were at school I took Karate lessons. So of course Adam asked me to show him something and apparently I did some funny kind of kick that Adam still to this day mocks me for.
My sister told me once that she over heard me playing in the bathtub, and I said "Mother, get you clothes on!" Its so fun to have some of these funny little stories about things you did when you were little. I'll have to try harder to remember the things my kids say and do and record them, cause I know one day they'll love to hear about them.
I stuck plasticine worms up my nose and my Mom had to get it out with tweezers.
I tried to convince Adam and Ginger that while they were at school I took Karate lessons. So of course Adam asked me to show him something and apparently I did some funny kind of kick that Adam still to this day mocks me for.
My sister told me once that she over heard me playing in the bathtub, and I said "Mother, get you clothes on!" Its so fun to have some of these funny little stories about things you did when you were little. I'll have to try harder to remember the things my kids say and do and record them, cause I know one day they'll love to hear about them.
Mama's Journal
Its been a really long time since I've done an entry on my Mom. Its been a hard couple of days for me. I don't know if its because it was 2 years ago that we found out she had cancer or what, but I've been missing her a ton. I've been reading her journals again. They are so inspiring and they sure make me feel closer to her. I decided I wanted to share some things out of her journals on my blog. Of course it won't be really personal things. Only things that I think are special that I know will inspire, teach, or uplift. She was an amazing teacher and she continues to teach me through her journals, and I know she can do the same for all of you! So Enjoy!
December 31, 1977 (Saturday)
"Another year has come and gone and I find that they seem to rush by so quickly. I am a year older and I hope a little wiser.(Just so everyone knows...she just turned 20!). This year I am starting a journal so that at the end of the year I can look back and enjoy the memories and reflect on the events that have taken place over the course of a year. Perhaps one day my children will read it and come to know and understand their mother better. (You have no idea Mom!). I have often been accused of being a very complex person and I suppose I am in some ways. But I like to think of myself as a person who loves people and life in general and likes to get the best out of both. I've made many foolish mistakes in the process but I'm learning and repenting. I have far to go before I become the person I want to be. There were a few years when I broke away from the church. Those years were the unhappiest of my life and I will always look back on them with pain and regret no matter how the rest of my life progresses. I hope I can prevent my children from wasting precious years as I did.
Jim and I have been married for almost 3 years. Our anniversary is April 4, 1975. We have one daughter, Ginger Lee, born October 5, 1975. She just had her 2nd birthday. She is a dainty blonde beauty who's smile reflects the sweet spirit within. She is like me in many ways, as she delights in the music of words and loves to recite nursery rhymes, sing songs and make up stories. Her imagination knows no bounds and she continually amazes us with her flair for the dramatic. She is an artistic child, one that is hard to understand at times, for her moods change as fast as the wind, but she is a treasure in every way, a shining star in our home. What a wonderful gift from God and quite a responsibility indeed to see that she is taught and nurtured and given every chance to grow upward. We are expecting our 2nd child in March which makes me 6 months pregnant. Of course we are hoping for a boy, especially Jim, who really wants a son. I'd say it has been a pretty good year and I'm certainly going to try to make the best of 1978. A few of my New Year's resolutions are:
1. be a more patient Mother
2. be a more understanding wife
3. be a better latter-Day-Saint
4. stay in shape"
Ha ha ha...do her New Years resolutions look at all familiar. I think some of them are pretty universal for Woman. Its amazing how inspired she was the day that she decided to write a journal. I urge everyone to seriously and faithfully keep a journal. I cannot express in words how much these journals of my Mom's mean to me. How much they teach and inspire me. I know your children will feel the same one day!
To be continued...
December 31, 1977 (Saturday)
"Another year has come and gone and I find that they seem to rush by so quickly. I am a year older and I hope a little wiser.(Just so everyone knows...she just turned 20!). This year I am starting a journal so that at the end of the year I can look back and enjoy the memories and reflect on the events that have taken place over the course of a year. Perhaps one day my children will read it and come to know and understand their mother better. (You have no idea Mom!). I have often been accused of being a very complex person and I suppose I am in some ways. But I like to think of myself as a person who loves people and life in general and likes to get the best out of both. I've made many foolish mistakes in the process but I'm learning and repenting. I have far to go before I become the person I want to be. There were a few years when I broke away from the church. Those years were the unhappiest of my life and I will always look back on them with pain and regret no matter how the rest of my life progresses. I hope I can prevent my children from wasting precious years as I did.
Jim and I have been married for almost 3 years. Our anniversary is April 4, 1975. We have one daughter, Ginger Lee, born October 5, 1975. She just had her 2nd birthday. She is a dainty blonde beauty who's smile reflects the sweet spirit within. She is like me in many ways, as she delights in the music of words and loves to recite nursery rhymes, sing songs and make up stories. Her imagination knows no bounds and she continually amazes us with her flair for the dramatic. She is an artistic child, one that is hard to understand at times, for her moods change as fast as the wind, but she is a treasure in every way, a shining star in our home. What a wonderful gift from God and quite a responsibility indeed to see that she is taught and nurtured and given every chance to grow upward. We are expecting our 2nd child in March which makes me 6 months pregnant. Of course we are hoping for a boy, especially Jim, who really wants a son. I'd say it has been a pretty good year and I'm certainly going to try to make the best of 1978. A few of my New Year's resolutions are:
1. be a more patient Mother
2. be a more understanding wife
3. be a better latter-Day-Saint
4. stay in shape"
Ha ha ha...do her New Years resolutions look at all familiar. I think some of them are pretty universal for Woman. Its amazing how inspired she was the day that she decided to write a journal. I urge everyone to seriously and faithfully keep a journal. I cannot express in words how much these journals of my Mom's mean to me. How much they teach and inspire me. I know your children will feel the same one day!
To be continued...
Jipped.
After preparing two birthday parties for the boys, I kind of got birthday partied out. Poor McKenna didn't really get a party. We had a February bday celebration with both families having cake for all the February birthdays, so she did get a couple of shout outs and some gifts, but no actual party. On her birthday I pulled out some cupcakes from the freezer that I had made for my brother's birthday, and we ate those and gave her the presents from us. Of course she enjoyed it and didn't realize what she was missing, but I wouldn't be a true woman if I didn't feel a little guilty. I promise baby girl that you'll get a party next year!
TWO!
I can't believe my baby is two! Happy birthday baby girl! I love you!
ps. it was her birthday on February 22nd. Anyone surprised that I'm posting this so late.
ps. it was her birthday on February 22nd. Anyone surprised that I'm posting this so late.
SURPRISE...or not.
We're not really big on doing much for our birthdays, but this year I wanted to do something fun for Ryan. His actual birthday was on a Monday. All I did that day was say Happy Birthday and gave him a hug. Ha ha ha...I even put him to work all day (it was a holiday). On Friday night I planned to surprise him and have my friend show up to babysit, then I was going to take him to the bowling alley where some of my siblings and cousins would be waiting. We would bowl then head over to my Dad's for cake and games. I was really excited to surprise him with all this. Well, Friday morning Ryan stayed in bed because he was sick. I finally asked him if he was too sick to go out tonight. I had to tell him that I had something planned for his birthday. He said he would be fine to go out. I decided bowling would probably be out. Who wants to bowl when your not feeling great. So we just had everyone meet at my Dad's and played games and ate cake. Not exactly how I planned it, but the night turned out fun! Maybe next year I can pull off a surprise...oops, I guess not anymore...lol.
Ryan!
R- resourceful. He can seriously fix anything.
Y- Yes! He rarely says No to me!
A- adventurous.
N- numbers. He's great at math, which is good cause
I'm not.
M- mission. he served in the Philipine's and can
speak tagalog.
A- appetite! he eats anything I make him!
T- ticklish! I won't tell you where...lol.
T- tender. McKenna has her Daddy wrapped around
her finger!
H- Handsome.
E- eyes. Big and blue.
W- works. He works very hard for our family.
O- oranges...I hate peeling oranges so he always
peels mine for me.
L- laid back. Seriously, there is not much that
can get under his skin.
S- sports...loves to watch, and is...
E- even good at them. He's pretty much good at
anything he try's!
N- nestle. He loves chocolate!
I love all the big and little things about this guy! Happy Birthday Ry! (I know its late).
Y- Yes! He rarely says No to me!
A- adventurous.
N- numbers. He's great at math, which is good cause
I'm not.
M- mission. he served in the Philipine's and can
speak tagalog.
A- appetite! he eats anything I make him!
T- ticklish! I won't tell you where...lol.
T- tender. McKenna has her Daddy wrapped around
her finger!
H- Handsome.
E- eyes. Big and blue.
W- works. He works very hard for our family.
O- oranges...I hate peeling oranges so he always
peels mine for me.
L- laid back. Seriously, there is not much that
can get under his skin.
S- sports...loves to watch, and is...
E- even good at them. He's pretty much good at
anything he try's!
N- nestle. He loves chocolate!
I love all the big and little things about this guy! Happy Birthday Ry! (I know its late).
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