Life, in the near future

So, I recently found out that I am pregnant with my 3rd child. My life will be getting pretty busy the next few months, because we will have to move to have room for all of us. I am especially worried about Celeste, I think she will have a hard time. In two weeks, we are going on a road trip to utah, then shortly after we get back I will be starting the potty training process, and getting her off the binkie completly. She should have been off it awhile ago, but I have just been dreading it. after all that we will be moving, and then a new baby. Life will be pretty busy around here for awhile. On the brighter side of things, Nathan finally has insurance and can start the process of finding a doctor to help get him better. I still have some hope that we can get him all fixed, but if not then we will learn to cope. Well that is all for now, hope to update again soon.

Family Trip

Today marks the second time my little family had gone on a road trip together. The first time was to St. Louis to go through the temple with my little brother before he went on his mission. This time will also be to St. Louis for Stake Temple Day. The first time Charlie was a little baby and still getting on a nursing routine so we had to stop at just about every rest stop on the way there and back so that i could feed him. It was challenging but a good experience. This time we are on more of a routine and I think I will be able to go the whole time without having to feed him and be alright. (I am bringing the pump to empty out when we get there.) Anyway, here's hoping everything goes well and we have a fun trip!

First Snowman

Here are some pics of Celeste and our first snowman that we built together. It was a fun day. I had Charlie in the baby backpack on my front and was rolling the balls of snow on my side. Becky came home just in time to help stack them and Celeste helped pat the snow down. It was a fun day.

pictures, pictures and more pictures

So i am terrible about taking pictures, and even if i do take pictures, they stay on my camera forever and nobody ever gets to see them. it's kinda sad really because i have two really adorable children and everyone should see them. so i finally downloaded pics from my camera that have been on there for a couple years. and here are some of them. and of course, i never know what order blogger will put them in.

Celeste's first pumpkin patch experience at one year.

she doesn't look very happy about having a bird on her head

she has known how to pose for pics

jail bird

Some time to myself

Well, I found some time to post!! It is a new year and aleady things are getting busy. The holidays were so much fun and I am glad they are over for another few months. Mid-january is going to be a little busy, there is going to be a birthday to celebrate, a doctors appointment, a reception, a fiesta, and a fireside all on the same weekend. The kids are good. Charlie makes the cutest noises (ranging probably 3 octaves), and Celeste is learning so much (shapes and colors down, numbers and letters next!). Anyway, not much is new, but life is pretty good right now. I miss my mommy though, i hope she is feeling better and we can visit nanas house soon!!

December 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

December 16
D&C 19:38–39. 38Pray always, and I will pour out my Spirit upon you, and great shall be your blessing—yea, even more than if you should obtain treasures of earth and corruptibleness to the extent thereof. 39Behold, canst thou read this without rejoicing and lifting up thy heart for gladness?

Jesus Christ asks us to pray always. Carry a prayer in your heart today, thanking Heavenly Father for your blessings.

December 17
John 13:34–35. 34A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. 35By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have alove one to another.

We show that we want to follow Jesus Christ when we love other people. Show your love to your parents by helping without being asked.

December 18
Luke 17:11–19. 11¶And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. 12And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off: 13And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.14And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed. 15And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God,
16And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan. 17And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine? 18There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger. 19And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole.

Jesus Christ praised the leper who returned to thank Him. Write a note or draw a picture to thank someone who has helped you.

December 19
D&C 33:11–12.
11Yea, repent and be baptized, every one of you, for a remission of your sins; yea, be baptized even by water, and then cometh the baptism of fire and of the Holy Ghost.
12Behold, verily, verily, I say unto you, this is my gospel; and remember that they shall have faith in me or they can in nowise be saved

Jesus taught the principles of His gospel. Memorize and recite the fourth Article of Faith. 4We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.

December 20
D&C 21:1, 4–5. 1Behold, there shall be a record kept among you; and in it thou shalt be called a seer, a translator, a prophet, an apostle of Jesus Christ, an elder of the church through the will of God the Father, and the grace of your Lord Jesus Christ, 4Wherefore, meaning the church, thou shalt give heed unto all his words and commandments which he shall give unto you as he receiveth them, walking in all holiness before me; 5For his word ye shall receive, as if from mine own mouth, in all patience and faith

Our prophet tells us what Jesus Christ wants us to do. Talk with a parent about President Gordon B. Hinckley’s counsel from the last general conference.

December 21
D&C 25:12. 12For my soul delighteth in the song of the heart; yea, the song of the righteous is a prayer unto me, and it shall be answered with a blessing upon their heads

With your family or friends, sing Christmas songs about Jesus. (See Hymns, numbers 201–214; Children’s Songbook, pages 34–55.)

December 14, 15

December 14:
Mark 10:13–14. 13¶And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them.
14But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

Jesus showed that children are very important to Him. In your personal prayer, tell Heavenly Father about your day and the things that made you happy.

December 15:
D&C 1:37. 37Search these commandments, for they are true and faithful, and the prophecies and promises which are in them shall all be fulfilled

Jesus counseled Latter-day Saints to study His commandments. Think of one commandment you keep and one blessing that you enjoy.