Family Reunion

We had a reunion. I took a lot of pictures. I'll let them speak for themselves.

My scissors trump your paper.

Jackie and Yoda.

Hie! Ninja Natalie.

Girl's Camp

Levi and I had the blessing to be invited to stay a night at girl's camp. I took the day off from work and we went to help out with the girls. I loved it. The girls and youth in our ward have such inspiring testimonies and attitudes. They are great examples to me and I just adore them.

Niana...not her best picture.

Kambrie and Autumn in the background. Funny story...the girls went Snipe hunting. They built up there stories about Snipes so much that Autumn was petrified and wouldn't go anywhere near the group as we Snipe hunted. I almost felt bad for how afraid she was but it was quite funny when she found out what Snipes really are.

Claire...she was cute. She just kept asking me questions about family related things, like if I wanted kids and what would I name them, and where was I married and how long, etc.

Claire and Camilla. Camilla has a twin Veronica and it wasn't until this camping trip that I could finally tell them apart. We've been in the ward almost 2 years and I just always just avoided using there names.

Abbey, the Elder's quorum president's dog.

Visit Home

In May I took a quick trip home to have a girl's weekend. I had to take my camera of course. Sarah just didn't feel like smiling for this one. That's ok cause it's still cute.

I hadn't seen this kid for almost 6 months. He's gotten so big. Sarah insisted I wear the tiara.

Then we partied it up and ate til we were sick at Susan's.

And played Clue.

Gotta love the double chin going on. And of course the beautiful women below.

I love my girls and I'm so glad they are a part of my life. I do see them as so beautiful and admire their good qualities. I have some really great role models. Love you girls!

Swimming

Grampa (Uncle) Gary & Fenix

Big Daddy James

Mommy Jessica & Big Daddy

Scary Molester Mustached Man in the Water (ha ha)

Fenix Laughing

I caught him by surprise

Just Do It....

I'm just here to preach...or maybe, just share. I had the opportunity to hear an emeritus member of the seventy speak to a family home evening group for single adults. It was a great talk and the best thing I took away from it was.....ready for this....

"If you want more money, double your fast offering."

Guess what! It works. I tell you it does. Levi and I have doubled our fast offerings the last two months and here is a list of the results:

1. Levi got a full week of 12 hour days with overtime.
2. We were blessed to be able to back out of $1800 in debt.
3. I got a temporary promotion and raise.
4. They're offering overtime at my work.
5. We're easily sticking to a budget that works for us.
6. I was told about an employee discount that will save us 20% on our phone bill.
7. Mary Kay orders keep coming in even though I've slacked at my business.
8. We're miraculously catching up on our bills.
9. Levi's aunt offered to pay me to help her with her shoe parties.
10. and many more blessings to come.

Now, understand, I'm not rich yet and probably never will be, but when we give and do as we're commanded the Lord is obligated to bless us. Not to mention the wonderful blessings that fast offerings have blessed us with in the past, like counseling and food in our fridge. God knew what he was doing when he inspired the organization of our church. I'm so thankful for those words of wisdom and you can believe I will continue to keep paying double on my fast offerings.