Priesthood site with Mom

While Kenny went to a five-day long conference, Mom and I cleaned and bargain shopped...a lot. On Saturday, we took Eliza and drove three hours to the Priesthood Restoration Site. With both us of being church history "gurus," it was like Christmas. This beautiful site by the Susquehanna River surrounded by groves of trees reminded me of Palmyra. It was amazing to watch the new video about the site and walk on the holy grounds where the priesthood was restored and 70% of the Book of Mormon was translated. I felt empathy seeing the burial site for Joseph and Emma's first child. What incredible, strong people.

(Sister Walker from Billings)

Ethereal Evening

Summer is here with the promise of new adventures. I plan to cherish these next few months alone with Eliza, before she will forever have the wonderful companionship of a brother or sister. My days of being able to focus solely on one child are soon to come to an end. 

Eliza and I will go to parks and the pool, draw with chalk and go on walks, and savor our easy summer days. Somehow I will still clean out and pack and prepare for our move in October and special, precious arrival in November.

Thanks It's All About Time By Lauren Rae for the enchanting, ethereal photos.

Eliza in the Spring

Eliza Jane's true expressions were captured almost perfectly in this spring photo shoot: her giggles, her pouts, her smirks, her inquisitive look and more.

I will treasure these photos forever as I will see my toddler's sweet face and personality in each one.

Thank you McKenna Rose Photography and thank you spring for coming a little early this year.

Happy Easter!

Minimalist Easter Decor

In preparation for this Easter season, I have been reading the first four gospels with my old New Testament student manual. I have felt humbled and admonished as truths are reaffirmed in my heart and my gospel knowledge has expanded. Even more, I am grateful for the visible changes in my life (peace, love, confidence, patience) from just acknowledging and believing these truths. I know that living these truths will have an even stronger impact on my daily life as well as shape who I am becoming.

I am so happy that

We have the beatitudes to give us a "constitution for a perfect life." Have gratitude, godly sorrow, self-mastery, hunger and thirst for righteousness, see goodness in everyone, show mercy, be a peacemaker, and stand for truth.

We have Jesus Christ as our "Bread of Life" and know that he suffered because he loves us. The sins we do today contributed to his suffering, but he still loves us so much.

We have called leaders as messengers of Jesus Christ and receive inspired words that they relay from our Savior.

I want to keep this Easter season simple and focused on Jesus Christ. These phrases written with script fonts make the phrases feel real and personable for me, like the Savior is truly saying, "Woman, why weepest thou?" And asking me to "Come, follow me (him)."

I am loving the prints around my home with the Easter-egg, pastel-colored cardstock in the natural wood frame.

I would like to offer the PDFs to these prints free to spread some Easter cheer. Comment below or on Facebook with your email for the attachment(s).

Remember Him this season and Happy Easter!

("Woman, why weepest thou" option 2)

Valentine's Day

From making valentines and going to a party to sharing conversation hearts, this Valentine's season has been special with my littlest love. I am amazed at the capacity of love that this (small in body, large in heart) angel can hold. She shows her love and concern through sharing toys and food with Tesla, Mommy, and Daddy. If she hears us cough or if we look tired to her, she immediately asks if we are "okay." Truly, love is not fully understood until shared with a small friend. I love her and I am so glad to be with her always.

(Thank you Mckenna Rose Photography for the beautiful photos!!)

Happy Valentine's Day!