Mommy, I'm Awake!!

Brigham knows how to pull up to things now...especially the bathtub (so he can knock off all of the shampoo bottles from the side of the tub), the couch (to get our computers) and a table with a puzzle on it (no explanation needed). Here's Brigham letting me know he woke up from his nap and is ready for lunch!

Note: He's still a binky boy and I think it's cute that he has his binky all ready to go with him.


Hyrum teaches early morning seminary now from 7-9 AM and leaves the house by 6 AM...so our alarms ring at 5 AM and Brigham's must ring around 5:45 AM. No matter how quiet we are, Brigham just has to say good bye to Dad every morning now. He's super tired by about 9 AM, but it's all worth it for a good bye hug and kiss from Daddy :)

We Own a Moped!

It's been a much warmer winter than normal, so we bought a moped last week to save on gas. It gets 70 miles to the gallon! Hyrum uses it to get to and from work (seminary) and school.

Brigham looks mad that he can't go to school with Daddy.

Winter may be long gone in Arizona, but it's still winterish in Utah (minus the snow). After coming home as cold as a popsicle on the first day, Hyrum's relearned what it means to "dress warm," especially when you're driving a moped and it's 36 degrees outside.

What a great husband and Dad we have!

No Beans About It!

Lessons Learned (or Relearned) on Our Friday Date...
-BYU's Bean Museum is NOT about pinto, refried, or chili beans-the Beans are people
-Brigham does NOT like being close to bears
-Parking far away gives you more time together
-Brigham's carseat is heavy
-Animals are AMAZING!
-MOST IMPORTANTLY: Heavenly Father has a plan and a purpose for all of His creations

My New Year's Goals

I heard that you're more likely to keep your New Year's goals if you post them and make them public because then you are accountable to more than just yourself. I believe these goals are the most important for me to work on this year. Sometimes as the year goes on I let goals slip through the crack because I no longer understand the value as much of that specific goal....SO...even though some of these goals may seem silly, they are important to me for a special reason.

DAILY

-Verbally pray morning and evening and take time to ponder and listen afterwards.
-Study scriptures for 30 minutes, pray before and after, and write in my journal.
-Write in my gratitude journal.
-Choose to focus on the GOOD and assume the BEST about EVERYONE and EVERYTHING.
-Facebook a status or picture and 1 person.
-Practice the alto line for 1 hymn.
-Drink 64 oz of water.
-Diligently study Korean after Brigham goes to bed until my bedtime.

WEEKLY
-Write in my journal twice.
-Exercise 150 minutes.
-Work on family history from me and on for 2 hours.
-Prepare and participate in a service project.
-Plan and post a weekly menu using the Food Pyramid as a guide.
-Add to food storage (even 1-2 cans).
-Make 1 blog post and 2 thoughtful comments.

MONTHLY
-Contact families in a fun way each holiday.
-Make a recipe book of food storage meals and an inventory sheet.
-Make packing/home checklist for trips and prepare for trips 1 week in advance (if possible).
-Remember people's birthdays/special events with notes/gifts.

Please ask me about my goals throughout the year and see how I'm doing. Remember though...these are GOALS! That means that I'm working towards making these things part of my character...they aren't part of my character yet...so I will fall short sometimes and that's ok as long as I continue to move forward, progress, and do my personal best. As President Thomas S. Monson quoted "Success is the progressive realization of a worthy ideal" (3 Gates Only You Can Open, Aug 2008 New Era).

Happy New Year!

How Handsome!

Brigham's Sunday suit finally fits him! Thanks family for the cute outfit for our handsome little missionary!

Our Little Nephite

Brigham's been sick with an ear infection the past few days and it's been hard to keep his fever down with just medicine. A wet washcloth was no good because our little boy's coordination is quite developed and as soon as he felt it sliding a bit on his head he'd pull it off. Heavenly Father has great ideas! Tie a bib around his head backwards! Brigham didn't even realize it was there and we just avoided the mirrors in the house :)

We Are Children of God

This video makes me smile! I love the different singers and pictures :) Each of us are unique and important...we are all children of God and loved and needed. That's such an important thing to remember!