January selfie

Resolutions. 

I have decided that this year I just want to be good.  
I have a few people in my life that are beautiful examples of what it means to be truly Christlike and simply a GOOD person.  
Too often in 2014 I whined about how much better I used to be. 
I am done with that.
Two major things on my list taken from this talk.

1.)

"Become really, really good at repenting thoroughly and quickly. Because the Atonement of Jesus Christ is very practical, you should apply it generously 24/7, for it never runs out. Establish an attitude of ongoing, happy, joyful repentance by making it your lifestyle of choice. Keeping your eyes on the Savior, care more about what He thinks of you, and let the consequences follow. Spiritual confidence increases when you voluntarily and joyfully repent of sins, both small and great, in real time by applying the Atonement of Jesus Christ."

2.)

"Become really, really good at forgiving. “I, the Lord, will forgive whom I will forgive, but of you it is required to forgive all men” (D&C 64:10). Forgive everyone, everything, all the time, or at least strive to do so, thus allowing forgiveness into your own life. Don’t hold grudges, don’t be easily offended, forgive and forget quickly, and don’t ever think that you are exempt from this commandment. Spiritual confidence increases when you know that the Lord knows that you bear no ill feelings toward another soul."

I believe these two actions will help A LOT. 

Welcome 2015! 

January selfie in my sisters sweatshirt...;0

I am married to an attorney

The swearing in

It is official!

I am married to an attorney (a really hot one too!) 

sitting on a house

celebrating life

I decorated for Tia Stephanie's birthday on the morning of  November 21st.  The rest of the day was spent reading with my babies, watching Elmo, washing clothes, eating, making messes and cleaning as much as I could to be distracted.  This night was going to memorable, regardless.....
All week the stress was in the air.  Everyone felt it.  There were tearful, prayerful nights and ones of restraint in trying not to get too excited or too hopeful for future events.  So you can imagine our collective RELIEF when Michael came down the stairs at 6 PM and quietly stated "I passed." 
HE PASSED the BAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
Cries! More tears! This time tears of joy, relief, and happiness. Prayers of gratitude.
Before finding out not one of us had been able to eat much during the day.  Luckily enchiladas and cake were waiting for us :)

The next night my very generous parents invited us to their anniversary dinner so we could celebrate everything! Thank you Mama & Daddy-yo!
Amazing food and fun company. My parents are fun:)