Mothers Who Know

"Mothers who know" do less. They permit less of what will not bear good fruit eternally. They allow less media in their homes, less distraction, less activity that draws their children away from their home. Mothers who know are willing to live on less and consume less of the world’s goods in order to spend more time with their children—more time eating together, more time working together, more time reading together, more time talking, laughing, singing, and exemplifying. These mothers choose carefully and do not try to choose it all. Their goal is to prepare a rising generation of children who will take the gospel of Jesus Christ into the entire world. Their goal is to prepare future fathers and mothers who will be builders of the Lord’s kingdom for the next 50 years. That is influence; that is power." ~Julie Beck

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Wedded Bliss

Last night Ryan and I went to the Le Jardin Rose Gardens in Sandy. One of the teachers on my team Melissa got married and she had her reception there. It was beautiful! One of the prettiest places I've been to. She was a beautiful bride!

I can't believe how fast time travels. Last weekend we didn't do a lot exciting. Darren had a merit badge Pow wow at BYU again. I was very happy because he walked away with 3 completed merit badges! He only needs 3 more and then a project to be done with his Eagle. The only problem is that he needs, Personal Fitness, (3 months), Environmental Science, and Citizenship in the Community. He is getting very close. It is feasible that he will make it to Eagle scout.

The girls went to a free movie on Friday night at the elementary school. They had so much fun. Then Saturday Ryan and I went to see BOND. He had some movie gift cards from Fidelity, so we went for free. It was a good movie and I didn't fall asleep once!

Sunday was the Primary program. They had asked our family to participate so we asked investigator questions. The kids did a great job and Sacrament meeting ended 10 minutes early. Unheard of I know!

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