We hope everyone had a lovely Easter weekend! We sure did!
We enjoyed a nice weekend at home! Some of my most favorite times are those we spend at home!
The first two pictures are of the kids playing "ring around the rosies" Charly's new favorite game. She will play it with anyone including her dolls or stuffed animals. It is really cute to watch she says "ashes ashes" then throws the toy down and falls down herself!
On Friday we worked on getting new bookcases put up in the livingroom. On Saturday morning the kids had a few things in their Easter baskets and yep that is the game Risk on the counter they were pretty excited about that! So far no fights ;) Although Mom thinks it is quite the brutal game! (And yes she did win the first time we played;) The kids then hunted eggs that were hidden around the house.
We were still working on the bookcases so it made for some pretty hard hunting! We did finish getting the bookcases up and the books back on them that day! They were a must for we had more books then we had room for!
Charly finding some eggs!
The girls on Suday in their Easter dresses! I was excited to find matching dresses that fit both of them!
Charly loved spinning and dancing in hers!
And of course Mom had to try for a family picture!
HiTam, I haven't watched the video yet but the blog is cute! Love the dresses they are soooo cute! Perfect for Easter. From what I can see the bookcases look GREAT also! We sure do miss you guys!
HiTam, I haven't watched the video yet but the blog is cute! Love the dresses they are soooo cute! Perfect for Easter. From what I can see the bookcases look GREAT also! We sure do miss you guys!
There is eternal influence and power in motherhood. Mothers Who Know Bear Children. Mothers Who Know Honor Sacred Ordinances and Covenants Mothers Who Know Are Nurturers Mothers Who Know Are Leaders Mothers Who Know Are Teachers Mothers Who Know Do Less Mothers Who Know Stand Strong and Immovable That is influence; that is power. From the talk "Mothers Who Know" by Julie B. Beck
What can you do, as a young mother, to reduce the pressure and enjoy your family more?
First, recognize that the joy of motherhood comes in moments. There will be hard times and frustrating times. But amid the challenges, there are shining moments of joy and satisfaction.
Second, don’t overschedule yourselves or your children. We live in a world that is filled with options. If we are not careful, we will find every minute jammed with social events, classes, exercise time, book clubs, scrapbooking, Church callings, music, sports, the Internet, and our favorite TV shows. Families need unstructured time when relationships can deepen and real parenting can take place. Take time to listen, to laugh, and to play together.
Third, even as you try to cut out the extra commitments, sisters, find some time for yourself to cultivate your gifts and interests.
Fourth, pray, study, and teach the gospel. Pray deeply about your children and about your role as a mother. Parents can offer a unique and wonderful kind of prayer because they are praying to the Eternal Parent of us all. There is great power in a prayer that essentially says, “We are steward-parents over Thy children, Father; please help us to raise them as Thou wouldst want them raised.” ~Russell M. Ballard~ From his talk "Daughters of God"
"I am opposed to free education as much as I am opposed to taking property from one man and giving it to another who knows not how to take care of it... I do not believe in allowing my charities to go through the hands of robbers who pocket nine-tenths themselves and give one tenth to the poor... Would I encourage free schools by taxation? No!" ~Brigham Young~
"Whatever you do, be careful in the selection of teachers. We don't want infidels to mold the minds of our children. They are a precious charge bestowed upon us by the Lord, and we cannot be too careful in rearing and training them. I would rather have my child taught the simple rudiments of a common education by men of God, and have them under their influence, than have them taught in the most abstruse sciences by men who have not the fear of God in their hearts." ~John Taylor~
"I would rather have my children exposed to smallpox, typhus fever, cholera, or other malignant and deadly diseases than to the degrading influence of a corrupt teacher. It is infinitely better to take chances with an ignorant but pure-minded teacher than with the greatest philosopher who is impure." ~Karl G. Maeser quoted in The Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson, p. 307~
3 comments:
HiTam,
I haven't watched the video yet but the blog is cute! Love the dresses they are soooo cute! Perfect for Easter. From what I can see the bookcases look GREAT also! We sure do miss you guys!
Love ya, Amy
HiTam,
I haven't watched the video yet but the blog is cute! Love the dresses they are soooo cute! Perfect for Easter. From what I can see the bookcases look GREAT also! We sure do miss you guys!
Love ya, Amy
I cannot wait to see those book shelves finished. From what I can see from here....they are going to be fabulous....LUCKEEEEE!!
I love that you hid the eggs indoors.
And I LOVE those girls dresses. Very very very cute!
I think you family pictures turned out super!
Love ya tons
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