Saturday, May 17, 2014

Doodles

For about the last year and a half I've been doodling in a drawing book Kade gave me.  I'm not a professional by any means but I really enjoy it and it's a good way for me to relax. I learn a lot from doing it, the hardest part is deciding what I want draw next.

 











And of course a picture of my awesome little sweetheart!

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Spring Cleaning

It's that time of year, Spring cleaning! Even though we have already rearranged our apartment 3 times since moving here 3 months ago, it's a wonderful feeling to go through and deep clean a home.  Kind of like we should be doing with our lives, take the time to clean out the junk and have a fresh start.  Whether it be trying to eat healthier, trying to be more kind, being more honest, using time wisely, or more importantly using the Atonement. Through our Savior Jesus Christ we can always "Spring clean" our lives.By having faith in Him, repenting of our sins, being baptized and taking the Sacrament worthily each week, and the Holy Ghost as constant companion, we can have that fresh start.  And who doesn't like having a clean house?!  What a great blessing!

After having a wonderful trip to Arizona we were happy to be back home, mostly because we missed Kade.  We loved getting to spend time with family.  It is sad being so far away from everyone, but I am grateful for this great job Kade has and the opportunity we have to get to spend so much time together.  We get to figure out what kind of parents we want to be and the kind of family we want to be. But we will be very glad when we get to be back closer to more family.
Kade is almost done with FTO, only 3 weeks left before he starts Journey Men ( I think that's what it's called).  He is working very hard and seems to really be enjoying the outdoor work.  Blakely decided to do a little crawling today. It was only a few steps but  hopefully that means she's ready to crawl.

Here's a few photos from our trip to AZ.















Blakely and her cousin Katelyn













My wonderful father
 


A four generation picture taken on Mother's Day. How lucky I am to have these ladies in my life, even the little lady on my lap.