Yesterday we got to tend Paisley and Sophia for a couple of hours and we had a BLAST!! We played with them and watched them crawl all of the place! They sure are growing up and can practically move all over now.... :) LOVE THEM!!
Paisley and Sophia.... :)
That night me, Danielle, and Alexis went to Zumba!! We learned new dances and got a GREAT WORKOUT! Alexis and I even wore the same jackets..not planned at all! Haha and all 3 of us ended up wearing "LOVE PINK" jackets... :)
I came across a blog the other day that shared exactly what I needed to hear and gave me that extra strength that I needed! I know that the decisions I am making in my life right now are the right decisions and that Heavenly Father is proud of me. I can't wait to find that worthy boy that will be able to take me to the temple someday and be married there for time and all eternity!! Being with him and our family FOREVER is what I have always wanted and I'm not going to settle for anything less. NO matter what situations or experiences I will face, I will ALWAYS stand up for what I believe in and choose the right. And when the time is right I will find that worthy boy to take me to the temple! :)
Lots to look forward to in the future... :)
For now, here is what I read on a blog....
Counsel for Single
Sisters
President Wilford Woodruff "When the daughters
of Zion are asked by the young men to join with them in marriage, instead of
asking - 'Has this man a fine brick house, a span of fine horses and a fine
carriage?' they should ask - 'Is he a man of God? Has he the Spirit of God with
him? Is he a Latter-day Saint? Does he pray? Has he got the Spirit upon him to
qualify him to build up the kingdom?' If he has that, never mind the carriage
and brick house, take hold and unite yourselves together according to the law of
God" (in Discourses of Wilford Woodruff, 271).
President Ezra
Taft Benson "Dear sisters, never lose sight of this sacred goal [of a
temple marriage]. Prayerfully prepare for it and live for it. Be married in the
Lord's way. Temple marriage is a gospel ordinance of exaltation. Our Father in
Heaven wants each of His daughters to have this eternal
blessing.
"Therefore, don't trifle away your happiness by involvement
with someone who cannot take you worthily to the temple. Make a decision now
that this is the place where you will marry. To leave that decision until a
romantic involvement develops is to take a risk the importance of which you
cannot now fully calculate.
"And remember, you are not require to lower
your standards in order to get a mate. Keep yourself attractive, maintain high
standards, maintain your self respect. Do not engage in intimacies that bring
heartache and sorrow. Place yourselves in a position to meet worthy men and be
engaged in constructive activities.
"But also, do not expect perfection
in your choice of a mate. Do not be so concerned about his physical appearance
and his bank account that you overlook his more important qualities. Or course,
he should be attractive to you, and he should be able to financially provide for
you. But, does he have a strong testimony? Does he live the principles of the
gospel and magnify his priesthood? Is he active in his ward and stake? Does he
love home and family, and will he be a faithful husband and a good father?
These are qualities that really matter.
"And I would also caution
you single sisters not to become so independent and self-reliant that you decide
marriage isn't worth it and you can do just as well on your own. Some of our
sisters indicate that they do not want to consider marriage until after they
have completed their degrees or pursued a career. This is not right. Certainly
we want our single sisters to maximize their individual potential, to be well
educated, and to do well at their present employment. You have much to
contribute to society, to your community, and to your neighborhood. But we
earnestly pray that our single sisters will desire honorable marriage in the
temple to a worthy man and rear a righteous family, even though this may mean
the sacrificing of degrees and careers. Our priorities are right when we realize
there is no higher calling than to be an honorable wife and mother" ("To the
Single Adult Sisters of the Church," Ensign, Nov. 1988,
96-97).
Counsel for Single
Brethren
President Ezra Taft Benson "Work hard
educationally and in your vocation. Put your trust in the Lord, have faith, and
it will work out. the Lord never gives a commandment without providing the means
to accomplish it (see 1 Nephi 3:7).
"Also, do not be caught up in
materialism, one of the real plagues of our generation - this is, acquiring
things, fast-paced living, and securing career success in the single
state.
"Honorable marriage is more important than wealth, position, and
status. As husband and wife, you can achieve your life's goals together. As you
sacrifice for each other and your children, the Lord will bless you, and your
commitment to the Lord and your service in His kingdom will be enhanced" (in
Conference Report, Apr. 1988, 59; or Ensign, May 1988,53).
"Now,
brethren, do not expect perfection in your choice of mate. Do not be so
particular that you overlook her most important qualities of having a strong
testimony, living the principles of the gospel, loving home, wanting to be a
mother in Zion, and supporting you in your priesthood
responsibilities.
"Of course, she should be attractive to you, but do not
just date one girl after another for the sole pleasure of dating without seeking
the Lord's confirmation in your choice of your eternal companion.
"And
one good yardstick as to whether a person might be the right one for you is
this: in her presence, do you think your noblest thoughts, do you aspire to your
finest deeds, do you wis you were better than you are?
"God bless you
single adult brethren of the Church. May your priorities be right. I have
suggested some very important priorities this evening. May you seriously
consider and ponder them" (in Conference Report, Apr. 1988, 59; or
Ensign, May 1988,53).
President Gordon B. Hinckley "I
hope you will not put off marriage too long. I do not speak as much to the young
women as to the young men whose prerogative and responsibility it is to take the
lead in this matter. Don't go on endlessly in a frivolous dating game. Look for
a choice companion, one you can love, honor, and respect, and make a decision"
("Thou Shalt Not Covet," Ensign, Mar. 1990, 6).
We spent the day down at Gateway today since we didn't have school! Alli and I even went and saw the movie "Safe Haven" and we both ABSOLUTELY LOVED it!! I totally recommend anyone to go see it.. it's our new favorite! :) I also am loving this new app on my phone that I can edit my pictures on! Don't ya love the circle picture?!?! :) I SURE DO!!!
On Valentine's Day I went on a field trip with my special needs class!! We went and saw the movie "Hotel Transylvania" and then headed over to the mall to eat lunch. :) I LOVE these kids soo much!! I was in charge of Savanna on the field trip and she is soo funny! She's my buddy in class.... :)
Ready to get the day started!
Making funny faces.... :)
We are funny!
Savanna is the happiest girl I know!! She's always positive and makes us ALL laugh!
I feel like I am really behind on blogging and am trying to get caught up!! I would really like to have some time to get some new music up and going and design a new background.... :) Maybe I will start on that this weekend when I can find some time!!
As for now, here is what the past couple of weeks have been like..... :)
Alli and I got memberships at the Gym by our house!! We are excited to go there a lot to exercise and to feel good!!
My Mom finally came to Zumba with me for her first time!! She really enjoyed it and wants to keep coming with me... :) Glad I have a new Zumba buddy!!
Sierra and I had to make a stop at Smith's to get our Black Raspberry Chip Ice Cream so we could eat it while we worked on our Online P.E. class... :) soo excited to be done with that class in 2 months!
For the Superbowl we went to my Grammy's house and ate lots and lots of food! :) We also celebrated the February birthday's and had fun visiting with each other.
See what I mean?! We were stuffed by the end of the game.... :)
Krisie painted our nails during the game to keep us entertained!! :)
Luke has turned into quite the Sports Boy!! Right now he is playing basketball and I am soo proud of him! I was able to go see him play last week and I LOVE to watch him play!! :)
On Monday Sierra and I went to Michael's and Joann's to make earring holders... :)
We aren't quite finished with them yet! But we were able to spray paint them!! :) They are going to match our rooms and be adorable! We got the wrong lace and so we will have to finish our project this weekend... :) We have decided to craft more often, its wayy too funn.... :)
We ALWAYS have TONS of Valentine's parties at our house every year... Luke, Easton, and Hunter... :)
For mutual this week we had New Beginnings and some of us girl's dressed up like superheroes to be in the skit... :) I am in the red!! I love each of these girls so much and I am going to be sad when I have to leave them in March. I will be turning 18 and moving onto Relief Society.. maybe even join the singles ward?! Haven't decided yet... would like to try it out though.... :)
My Mom and I had to go to Wal-Mart late one night this week... :) Had to get a magnifying glass and plastic bugs to teach Science to my silver pups/daycare class at school the next day! LOVE those kids!!
I even saw one of my daycare kids at work tonight... made my day!! :)
I have some very EXCITING NEWS!
I finally decided on where I will be attending cosmetology school... I will be going to Avalon and can't wait to start on July 23rd...Ahhh!!! :) I am sooo happy and it can't come fast enough... :) I actually have an appointment next Wednesday to get enrolled.. super excited!! Can't believe its finally here.... :)
