Warm Fuzzies

So the other day I am waiting for a friend in the Mount Timpanogos lobby and there were a few missionaries there and as they were entering the temple one of the sister missionaries looked at me and told me that I had a pretty smile. Now I don't think that she necessarily found my smile out of the ordinary but I do believe that she is one of those people that like to compliment others. And I was really surprised at how it affected me, and as a result I was looking for people to compliment all day long so I could let someone else feel how she had made me feel.

A simple act of kindness goes a long way. President Monson taught that these acts bless both "the giver and the receiver," with even one good deed having the power to affect many people.

We invite you to join the Warm Fuzzies Movement by doing acts of kindness and service, and then to represent your service. Visit http://www.deseretbook.com/warmfuzzy to enter your name and the act of kindness or service you have or plan to do. In January, we'll send your Warm Fuzzies to President Monson.

Here is a little video that you will enjoy!

Last night I went to my friend Miriam's place who is Veteran Mommy on Wholefoodmommies.com. Her mom met Sherri Hall the wife of Kevin Hall who wrote an amazing book called Aspire-The power of words. Kevin agreed to come and speak to a small group at Miriam's house free of charge! It was amazing! I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone. His is big on discovering your purpose and your passion in life and inspires those to reach and exceed their potential, very neat guy.

Halloween Party

On Friday night we went to Grant and Emily's for a Halloween Party and it was great fun! Gabe and I dressed up as Cleopatra and Caesar!

Jasmine and Chase playing the "Apple Game". Couples had to hold an apple between their foreheads while Gabe called out commands, hilarious game!

Me, Emily, Jasmine and Samantha

The boys had to go through a plate of whipping cream and look for little spiders, the Milk Man won!

Family Pictures

So I finally decided to jump back on! Thanks to Becky ;) We took some family pictures last week and as Heidi knows it is hard to get "normal" pictures of my girls because Mercedes has the cheesiest smile and Kayla LOVES to pose and make faces. So out of about 100 pictures here are my favorites! The editing is thanks to Laura Taylor!

Family Vacation!

Last week Gabe, I and the girls went to Cancun! Gabe won a trip with work so we went as a family. We had a blast and I wouldn't say it was a "relaxing" holiday but it was great getting outside with the girls and swimming and playing!

Kayla's "boyfriend" Travis

We went to Xcaret one of the days which was a bit like sea world.

They had these tiny little baby turtles that were adorable!

We probably saw about 100 Iguanas on the grounds, and when Kayla saw one she said to Gabe, "His head looks like yours dad, because he lost his hair too!"

Gabe swimming with the girls!

Little did we know it was spring break so the hotel was packed but luckily we were in a different part of the hotel then all the students!

The resort had a ton of restaurants and this is us at the Thai restaurant having some lunch

Playing on the beach!

In Your Name

I have been immersed in helping my Mame out with her genealogy lately and it is easy to forget the importance of what you are doing as you are going through the motions. But every once in a while you are reminded. As I was flipping through the February ensign today I came across a poem by Sharon Price Anderson that read:

Descending

below all things,

bleeding sorrow

from every pore,

He was fully

bathed in grief

that we might be

cleansed,

rescued from

death and hell.

I descend marble

temple steps, enter

baptismal waters.

Completely immersed,

bearing His name

and yours,

I hold my breath,

emerging, rising.

May you inherit

everlasting life;

together may we

dwell in heaven.

Silly Girl

So this is a conversation I had with Kayla today that I got a kick out of!

Kayla: Momma, boys aren't smart.

Me: Really? Why do you say that?

Kayla: Because, they don't like girls!

Me: Oh...are girls smart?

Kayla: Yes

Me: Why are girls smart?

Kayla: They just are.

Too funny!!