Boston & Jesus Christ

We are praying for Boston.

not for the city, really but for those who have lost their loved ones.  Also for  those who have lost their legs or arms, whose lives will never look the same again.  Their lives feel very dark in this moment & they NEED all of the good vibes, positive energy, light & love that we can possibly send their way.

In this past general conference we were told that we need to be ready at any time to answer the "reason for the hope" that is in us.

I have felt this morning that it is a GOOD time to answer this for anyone who may wonder.

I was a very happy girl in high school.  Does, or did anyone ever wonder why (I wonder) ... ? :)

The reason for this great  hope & happiness in me centers around my Savior, Brother & Best Friend Jesus Christ.  I lean on Him and look to Him in everything.  I believe in the Atonement.  Not only did He suffer for my short comings, He also experienced grief & darkness for me.  He did this so I would know misery with His arms around me all the way through it!

My burdens are lightened moment by moment with this gift of knowledge.   

This is only a part of my testimony that I was blessed to share with those in Boston for 18 months of my life. 
I am so grateful for truth & the many opportunities to share how it strengthens me.

little Gwinna Jovee

 9 months old!!! Can you even believe it? In some of these pictures she doesn't quite have her two front teeth but she definitely does now...its CRAZY! She is a LOUD chick, talking & yelling at us quite often:)  

Still a great little sleeper, 

crawling, 

eating cereal puffs, &can be often found singing with Daddy Joe!

a st. patty's meal

 

We did not actually make this meal ON St. Patrick's day but it was just as lovely. 

Maybe not as quite as lovely as Grandma Flo's...

We are going to attempt to make doughnuts this summer under her direction!

pet store

At some point in March we visited a cute little pet store. 

Gwinna was fascinated with the little mice.  

She is also a huge lover of fish!

 We then stopped at a random costume shop that Michael has shopped at in the past, just for funsies:) 

It was a sunny, lovely day.

That is all. 

I love our weird little outings.  

 

 

28

Michael turned 28 (like FOREVER ago)...one day I'll stay on top of this blogging nonsense!  He is getting older & even better looking in my professional opinion:) 

 Men age well.

No fair.

Anyway!!!

I tried to decorate the house all cute because he would not allow me to buy him anything grand.

So I used my 24th birthday decorations :(  

He appreciated it.  

Such a grateful man & aging beautifully.

Lucky girl, I am!

We also went to eat Mexican food because I have been craving it for weeks!!!

He found a great big seafood platter that he still talks about;) 

sitting in a high chair! what?!!?

opening a whoopie cushion
I got a few little things for the boy...

love this chick

 Such a sweet daddy. 

coconut oil cookies

Another LOVELY pinterest find...

BEAT:

1/2 cup coconut oil

2 eggs

1 1/2 cups brown sugar

ADD:

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1 Tablespoon vanilla

1 3/4 cup flour

Lots of chocolate chips....honestly not sure how much I added:) 

400 degrees 9-11 minutes