Charity

I have been thinking a lot about this quote lately. I try to read it everyday with the hopes of being a better person. I really do feel this way, but it is easy to let my mind and mouth do otherwise.

" Perhaps the greatest charity comes when we are kind to each other, when we don't judge or categorize someone else, when we simply give each other the benefit of the doubt or remain quiet. Charity is accepting someone's differences, weaknesses, and shortcomings; having patience with someone who has let us down; or resisiting the impulse to become offended.... Charity is refusing to take advantage of another's weakness and be willing to forgive someone who has hurt us. Charity is expecting the best of each other." (author unknown)

Just a little something to think about :-)

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TRADITIONS

I love this time of the year. We have established a few traditions in our family. One of those would be the Easter Pageant. We figured out that this was our 16th year of going . (One of our 1st dates was to the pageant.) I love it so much that I have decided that next year me and my girls are going to try out. I am so excited about it! Wish us luck!This is Ashley's bff Karen. She was in the pageant. She was the one sitting on the rock when Jesus was telling the story of the 10 virgins. Pretty cool.

This is Haley's bff Chantel. She also was in the pageant. My girls are blessed with great friends.

Saturday the Easter Bunny comes to our house. After the fun, we go to eat breakfast with the bunny and have a great Easter egg hunt. Mikey wasn't so sure what to think.

Jason is petrified of the bunny. When we were eating breakfast and the bunny came by, Jason headed straight under the table.

Sunday is our day to think about the Resurrection and what Our Savior did for us. We love that day to enjoy church and spending time with our families and of course.....to eat.
Mikey loves both of his Grandmas. He is such a pleasant little guy and full of love. What a joy he is to us. We are all so in love with him.

HAPPY EASTER to all!!!

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Craftie Katie

My little girl is a girly girl. I love it. She loves bling, pink, and shoes. Last night she cleaned the kitchen and mop all my wood floor, so I decided to do something nice for her. She has been asking me for a while to go to the ribbon store get stuff to make flowers for her hair. As you can see we did just that. We also made something to hold all her new clips. She has my love of baking. I think all my girls do. Katie just loves to work with her hands. I think she looks pretty cute in her Chefs coat and hat. That's my baby girl!

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My obsession

I have become obsessed with cake pans. Why I have know idea. I want them all. I look at them whenever I am out shopping, and I search the Internet for them. I think I watch too much cake challenge on food network. I need to just go sign up for a cake decorating class somewhere. My other obsession is cake stands. Especially Holiday cake stands. I look for them when I am out shopping, and I search the Internet for them. My dream is to have a big hutch to set them on in my kitchen. Then I can look at them every day. Weird I know.

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Modest is Hottest

Ashley and I went to a modest prom dress fashion show. My favorite neighbor Anna was modeling. It was so fun. There had to have been at least 50 beautiful dresses they showed that were so stylish and modest. I think our world is way too desensitized to looking immodest. I was so glad to have been invited and to have brought Ashley. It was nice for her to see at 13 what true beauty is...... Anna is a great example of true beauty. She is such a cute girl, but what I love most is that she is so kind, always sweet, funny, happy, and true to herself, and I love how she always has a smile on her face. She is a great role model for my girls.

To my surprise, I had 2 cute (really cute) cousins escorting the girls. I got pictures! I am sure he will be surprised if he was to ever look at my blog. I just couldn't resist.

My girl is growing up. (all of a sudden I have tears in my eyes) She is such an amazing young women. I wish I could just freeze her right now, but it is so fun to watch her grow and mature. I am amazed at all that she can do. I was looking at my pictures on my camera and found this silly face. I not sure when it was taken, but it made me smile.

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Happy 7th Birthday to you!

Happy 7th Birthday Joey!!

Your family loves you!! You are a JOY and a BLESSING!

1 more year til baptism & Cub scouts.. Wow! (He can't wait)

(Is this not the cutest smile ever??!!)

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Win, Win, Win!!!
I Won And You Can Too! Pay It Forward

The Rules...

1. Be one of the first three bloggers to leave a comment on this post, which entitles you to a handmade item from me.

2. Winners, you must post this challenge on your blog, meaning that you will Pay It Forward, creating a handmade gift for the first THREE bloggers who leave a comment on YOUR post about this giveaway.

3. The gift that you send to your friends can be from any price range and you have 365 days to make/ship your item. This means you should be willing to maintain your blog at least until you receive your gift and have shipped your gifts. And, remember: It's the Spirit and the thought that counts!

4. When you receive your gift, please feel free to blog about it, sharing appropriate Linky Love!If you are not one of the Top Three Commenters on this post, you can still play along. Please take the button and post it on your blog; start your own Pay It Forward chain, and encourage your blogging friends to do the same!

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Making Valentines

This year we decided to make our own Valentines. It was so much fun. Ashley helped Jason with his . I love when my kids work together and enjoy it.

My Valentine brought me this. Yesterday we made and frosted sugar cookies. I was sooo happy. Never in my life have I had sugar cookies turn out. I have been going to cooking classes and they are helping me a lot. My first ever successful sugar cookies. :) I can now add them to my list of accomplishment in my domestic life. Some of which are....... killer brownies, french bread, chocolate chip cookies, pecan logs, chocolate candy, pumpkin rolls, whole wheat bread, Texas sheet cake, and now sugar cookies. I am not saying they are the best, just that I could make them for someone and not be too worried. Next on my list is Cinnamon rolls......

The kids all got to pick a friend and doorbell ditch a plate of cookies at their house. We had so much fun running and hiding.....HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!

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6 months already!

My sweet little guy turned 6 months old today. Where did the time go? Having 6 kids isn't always easy.... but definitely worth it!! We are sooo in love me and my boy. His brothers are pretty crazy about him too.

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Book Review

I just got done reading this book that my mom gave me. I found it very interesting and really enjoyed it. Ever since my brother Michael passed away I have thought a lot more about life, and where we go when we die. I am grateful to have such a need to understand more for myself. I really loved "The Message" of this book. SERVICE. Service is the action of LOVE..... and loving our neighbor is what we are here for. I think this is one of those books that will change me for the better. How can I not after I read this. Service is our new family motto.

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