When love is spoken here

 There's a million things to write about but for now I just want to write about how I felt when reading the scriptures with my family tonight. The kids were rowdy and barely listening but I came to a scripture about Jesus Christ and my heart started to pound and the tears just came unannounced. Now that's a fast way to get the kids to be quiet. "What's wrong with Mom?" But I knew in my heart the spirit was testifying to me that I had a strong witness of who Christ is and that he loves me. Those moments don't always come and I wondered if someone somewhere was praying for me because that wonderful feeling was a little undeserving as I have felt somewhat distant from God for awhile- just proves that we are never truly distant from God and He knew I needed this little moment to remind me of His love for me. I hope my children know of the love I have for my Savior. 

The kids have a hard time settling down for bed. Even though we have a home now where most of them have their own room, they refuse to move their mattress from the TV room. They all sleep together even if they are convinced they have the worst siblings on the planet- they still really love being together. Not wanting it to turn into an ugly night of yelling, I decided to pull up lyrics to the primary songs on my phone and sing to my kids. Sam was singing with me right up until he fell asleep. Alice told me in her little voice "Don't stop singing until my eyes close all the way". I sang until they were all asleep and Kenzie comes in and sings with me. It was a moment I want to definitely recreate. Right before I was done, I decided to sing a song I haven't sang for a long time. "Love is Spoken Here". It hit me right in the center and again I was filled with truth, love, gratitude- choking up I barely got through the song. Never doubt that everything happens for a reason- God sends his blessings and his love in different ways. Tonight it was in the form of scripture and song. Here are the lyrics to "Love is Spoken Here". #hearhim

I see my mother kneeling with our family each
Day.
I hear the words she whispers as she bows her head to
Pray.
Her plea to the Father quiets all my fears,
And I am thankful love is spoken here.

Mine is a home where every hour is blessed by
The strength of priesthood pow'r,
With father and mother leading the way,
Teaching me how to trust and obey;
And the things they teach are crystal clear,
For love is spoken here.
I can often feel the Savior near
When love is spoken here.

Side note: Alice is determined to learn how to train a tiger. She asks me several times a day if we can get a baby tiger and train it. She is such a beautiful vibrant soul. She feels all emotions. Soo happy and can be soo mad. 

Grateful

April 15, 2017

Messy dark auburn hair with so much innocence. You can't help not to love Sammy.  He is almost always happy.walking around with a smile. In the morning his first words not matter what with a big hug "GOOD MORNING!!" It's the best way to wake up!

He will talk to everyone and anyone. He loves Cynthia our neighbor and will run fast and jump in her arms and say "Hi Cynthia!!"

The other day Sam and I laid out on the trampoline and looked up at the clouds. The air was brisk but it was sunny and so we snuggled together. He talked about something adorable- like always and he didn't move away from me. It was the highlight of my week. I feel so blessed to be Sam's mom. What a gift he is in my life.

He doesn't say "I don't know." He says "I can't know"

This morning he woke up with hiccups. He came into my room and said "Good Morning!!" and then he said "I got something in my throat- little coughs and chokes" I said, "Do you mean hiccups?" "yes, hiccups sheesh"

Today Chay got the pressure washer out and was cleaning everything he could. It was a sunny April day but not necessarily warm out. The kids begged to get wet and he hosed them all down. They loved it and giggled and screamed. I love how the world is turning green again and we can work outside- kids jumped on the trampoline and played on their play house- rode their bikes up and down the street- played some basketball. Sam would run over to Cynthia's to play in her backyard with Ethan. Just so much to be grateful for.

What

September 28, 2018

Wrote a letter to the family of a Sister missionary who served in our ward. She was a powerhouse and I was so impressed by her love for missionary work and her love for our ward. Sister Walker. What an amazing example to me and to my growing girls!

Wrote a letter to future Kenzie for her temple capsule she made at Young Women's. I bore my testimony of the temple. I look forward to the day to be in that special place with her.

Every day I take Samson early to afternoon kindergarten so he can play on the playground at school and also because we get to see Xander out at lunch recess. Xander loves it so much and so do I. How exciting for him to see his family in the middle of the day. When I pull into the school Xander immediately stops what he is doing and runs next to my car as I drive to the parking lot. He always gives Samson and Alice a big hug- and then me of course. He is so tender and sweet. I love moments like these. I treasure them.

Xander won an award for self-control today at school. September 28th. Not surprised. He holds up his award so high for everyone to see.