New Goals

The last couple of times I have set goals and tried to accomplish them it hasn't really worked out for me, but this time it will hopefully be different. With Satan working over time on us these days, I have found that it is requiring more from us to stand against him. And while having the spirit with me is important, I also need to be smarter than he is. I need to have book smart on my side too. He is super crafty and hides in places I never imagined. I was reading a talk yesterday, "The Great Imitator" by James E Faust, and he was saying Satan can use the scriptures to entice and persuade.

Enter my new goal..

Every month I am going to take one gospel topic and study everything I can find on that topic. Hopefully this will help me have more knowledge to give, but also help me when Satan tries to get in. I need to know more and have the scriptures and brethren behind me, and be able to use against him.

So the topic for the remainder of this month and next month- The Creation and Plan of Salvation. I will keep you posted on anything super interesting and fun I run across.

Happy Bday!!

My Todd turned the big 30 this week!! I would write the 30 things I love most about him, but lets be honest...nobody but me and Todd want to hear that. So instead I am posting a pic of one his presents. Our neighbors are always wearing these overalls, and Todd thinks they are hysterical. So they got together and bought him some for his birthday! So stinkin cute...Love you Todd, hope you had a great birthday!

Home sweet home..

Here is my favorite pic from our family photo shoot with Sarah!! I think I might have the cutest family ever!! Love you guys!!

**I realized some might not know my family and their names, so sorry I will list names and ages from left to right. Dad, Mom, Todd (almost 30), Me (23), Maegan (20), Jeff (19), Dallin (12)**

Romania here he comes..

Today was kind of an emotional day. I had the privilege of dropping Jeff off at the MTC, and I almost lost it. He is such a great guy and will make an awesome missionary, however that doesn't change the fact that I will miss him. The new "drop off" policy stunk, so we didn't get much time to say our goodbyes, take pictures, and we had to cry in front of everyone, but at least he is there. No more thinking about it, he is there and serving!

So here's to you Elder Suppes, you will be great and we cant wait to hear about all of your success. Love you

I think Im getting old...

For my birthday I know what I want. I would like new beds sheets and pillows.

Does this mean my young fun days are gone? I just sound way too responsible and boring.

Yeah not so much...

After the flip on the four wheeler last year, Todd has gotten a little (some might say over) protective. He went out and bought us helmets for riding, and insists that I wear it all the time. So now I am wearing this HUGE thing on my head while driving. I know its safe, but it is super uncomfy and very restricting. I cant see all around me like I used to, now I can only see in front and a tad on the sides. I love him dearly but come on for reals?!

Here is a pic


I know he is being sweet so I wont stay grumpy, I just miss riding with the wind blowing through my hair, and being able to see everything. Because it is important to him though it is important to me, so goodbye old days and welcome restricting and uncomfy new.

Catch up

Oh man so much has been going on the past little while, where to start....

We ventured out to North Carolina for Mothers Day, oh and to go through the temple with Jeff!!! Yay my little brother is growing up. He heads to the MTC next week so get ready for that emotional post. It was an awesome trip, and all of us kids were back home so we got to take some fun family photos. Sarah an old friend of mine (she isn't old, but our relationship goes back to middle school, so thats old) is an awesome photographer and took some wonderful pics. I wasnt sure if I am allowed to copy them here, so follow this link to her blog for photos.

We got back and I quit my job. Yay!! It was just a bit too much for me working that much. It was an awesome opportunity but life was a little too hectic, and not enough productive. I didn't have time for my family, or personal responsibilities so I had to let something go, and I chose work. So now I am home and loving it. I am serving in the ward, helping friends, working in the garden, and strengthening me. I am one lucky lady.

Speaking of friends my awesome and lovely friend Tisha had a beautiful baby girl, and I got to be there. It was an amazing experience and I am grateful to have been a part of it. She has all of her kids at home and all natural. This was her sixth so it was a piece of cake, not really. It was a long long long labor, but so worth it in the end, Miss ToriAnne Serene was born healthy and happy!


Both Mom and baby are doing fine, and enjoying life. Thanks Tisha for letting me be there and experience that.

Life has been crazy fun, so there is the some of what you missed. I will stay on top of the blog from now on, or so I hope. So stay tuned...