Young Women General Conference

I have always loved to go to general conference sessions. I learn a lot and renew my devotion to my Savior. Today was wonderful. I remembered all day that the 2009 Young Women General Conference of the Church was to start at 7pm. I wasn't feeling well so I took a nap and woke up from it quickly and asked Katie what time it was. She said that it was 6:44 pm we had 16 minutes to get dressed and to the church thank goodness we live so close. We were there by 7:03 a little late they were already singing the opening song.

I really enjoyed the talks. They encouraged the girls and mothers to return to virtue. It is imperative it our times to be virtuous as mothers to teach our daughters to be virtuous also. How hard it is to remember that many of the things considered normal and acceptable in today's world are so far off the mark of virtue. I renewed my desire to be more virtuous and have decided to work on the Young Women Value program with my daughter Alecia and then as many times as necessary to do it with each of my other 4 girls. I love them soooo much and want them to understand that they are daughters of a Heavenly Father who loves each one of them personally. He wants them to be the best that they can be and desires for them to be examples to His other children who do not have the same standards as they have. What a great responsibility I have as there mother to teach them to follow in the Saviors footsteps along the paths of Righteousness. It is my continued prayer that they will stand firm, steadfast and immovable in keeping the commandments. I love them so much and pray for guidance as I try to direct them in their lives.

Man Sense!!!! Really????

Okay, so I know that is a really strange title so let me explain. Friday, Alecia and Brandon had a youth activity out at a lake near our town. As we were leaving Brandon informed everyone that he knew exactly where we were going and would not let anyone dissuade him from his belief. Alecia even said that the lake was awful big but he still was adamant. Then I said something similar to Alecia and asked him how he knew where we were going and his answer, are you ready for this yeah I guess I already gave it to you, "Man Sense" LOL So after I finish laughing, (you got to admit that it is hilarious) I tell him that he could tell me where to turn but he had to tell me before I did anything to give away the turn like slow down or put on my blinkers. So he's like really into it still acting all macho HeHeHe . Of course the first few turns were right He knew the general direction but then he told me to turn at the first sign and I had to go another 10 or so miles to the next one. So he officially got the title "full of crud" Ya I know I shouldn't have used something so close to the bad word but I let it slip. Then I let him know that this event was totally blog worthy and his cute statement was " There goes my Life" LOL So melodramatic. I just love it.

Photo update

This cat has adopted our family. I refuse to say that it is our cat however the kids have been feeding it and it has definitely stayed. The kids decided to name him Napoleon. Not sure why!!!


Krystal had a birthday. Isn't she beautiful. Here she is with all her LOOT! She loves that shirt and bought a skirt and shoes to match with her Birthday money from Grandma H. and Auntie Sandy and Uncle Ray. She also got some tennis shoes, pencils, and a notebook with her money Saturday!

Katie had her first birthday slumber party since she is in the 5th grade. She invited several girls but one got sick and I forgot to ask two of the girls moms so only one came. However it was still a very fun time for her. Here she is with her friend.

Katie loves her Nintendo DS and wanted to get a Pokemon game. David and I got her the one that she wanted. I really love that smile!

Bethany (with her Christmas Guitar), and Krystal.

Jared and Jessica just love to pose for the camera!

So does Bethany!

Here is a picture of all 6 cakes at my brother's house for the family February party. Reighn and Katie turned 11, Tori turned 15, Russell turned 17, Krystal turned 9, and Theresa turned ????? not gonna say.