My Word

Today is the last day of January. Who knew that this month would challenge, uplift and stretch me like it did. I knew I would have a baby sometime in this month which always brings changes, both good and bad. But I did not comprehend the magnitude of all the blessings and inspiration this girl would bring. Time is rushing by and I want to focus my energy on the good and present in my life

I have had some posts since probably October that I have been planning and wanting to do in January for the beginning of the year 2008. I kept track of all the books I read in 2007 and wanted to post all of them and give my top ten. I wanted to write down my hopes and goals for the new year and I also wanted to post about "My Word" for 2008. I have seen this across the blog world quite a bit and really liked the idea. I am not big on resolutions that is why I wrote hopes and goals. This way I can encompass more than just I will do this and this etc. But I did like the idea of have a word that you focus on in that year to see if it helps you become better. So as I have contemplated and thought about this word. I have finally come to a decision on one and the word is

CAPACITY

Okay, I know what you are thinking. "Lou, of all the words in the entire world, why, oh, why did you chose this one?" Well, I will tell you. I want to increase my capacity in all areas of my life. For example, I want to be able to have my house to be more organized. It I can increase my capacity to go through even one more box a day or clean out one more cubboard or throw one more thing away. This will greatly help in getting my house organized more quickly. I want my capacity for patience to increase with my children and along with that the love I feel for them. I also want to have a greater capacity to do more joyful, happy, productive things in my day. Such as painting, scrapbooking, projects with my son, and having a clean house. So the laundry can be done, dinner thought of and on the table when honey gets home, getting the bills paid and all the stupid paperwork that life makes you do. I want the capacity, desire, energy and time to do these things. I feel if I concentrate on it and organize myself correctly. I will be happier and things will get better. I also want to have the capacity to be more spiritual. Do the things that will make me closer to my Heavenly Father. So here is my word for 2008. I hope it helps in even a little way.

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Saved by the Bell

How funny is this. Thanks Emily for this fun quiz

One Month and a New Beginning

Sofia is one month old today. This month really has been a whirlwind of craziness although it also has been quite lovely. I have learned so much about myself and my limits as a woman and a mother. I have been stretched physically, spiritually and emotionally to heights I could not foresee. It seems since Sept. we have had one thing after another. Where our family has one emergency or need followed by another. I am tired of being needy. My mom pointed out that it gives people the oppurtunity to serve and the people who love us don't mind being there for us. And they all need blessings also.

Sofia Caroline is so beautiful. I love her sweetness and how she brought some girly into our house. She is a fighter and lets you know when something displeases her. She does calm down quickly when things go her way or she knows it is coming. She loves her ducky swing, which helps Mom get at least 10 min to get something done. She loves cuddling and being really close to people. I love watching Noah learn how to share and learn how to love. He already teases her and he takes his big brother responsibility very seriously. I can really count on him to help out.

Kersten started a new job today. This is one of our many abundant blessings. He is working ironicly for the same company he worked for when we first got married. This job will make it so if we are really careful, I can stay home with our children. He had a great day. And even said like it felt like coming home, There are a lot of people he still knew and the building is the same. One of his best friends that he met there, also started working there again a couple of months ago, so it was really fun. I am so excited for him and this new challenge. I know it is going to be awesome. Thanks honey for always taking such good care of us. I love living this crazy life with you.

Our Prophet

I am so saddened by the passing of our beloved prophet, Gordon B Hinckley. I am sad for the world but not for him. I know some of his grandchildren, I went to school with them and had one of them in my ward for awhile, I am thinking of them today, it is really hard to lose your grandpa. For now I know he is rejoicing with his beloved wife. That was my first thought after I found out. The celebrations and joy they must be experiencing as they all meet again. I loved his sense of humor and clear precise way of speaking and telling us what Heavenly Father wanted from us. He inspired me to be a much better person and I devoured his talks and listened most intently to his words at conference. I did not know him, but my grandpa Lawrence grew up accross the street from him and used to call him "Gordo", I also was blessed to see him randomly throughout my life. The most recent was when he came to his great granddaughter's baby blessing in our ward. It was so amazing to feel his spirit in the room, I feel blessed to have been so close to him recently. I am so grateful that he was our prophet, he has meant a lot to me in my life and has really strengthen my testimony.

Sofia is Home

Sofia is now home. She is doing so very well. Noah had to hug and fuss over her over and over again. He even started to jump up and down. He was so happy that we were all together again. Thanks for your prayers and concern. We love you all and I promise to blog more.

Where I've Been

If you have been trying to find me and wondering what I have been up too since Wednesday, this is where I have been. I got home a couple hours ago just for the night and to be with Noah. A mean thing despite all my vain and valiant attempts to keep it away has surfaced. It's name is RSV. She is doing so much better but she totally freaked her mom out and I am so glad I followed my promptings. Probably will be home in a couple of days. Thank Heavens. Thanks to all the people that have already been so supportive and for everyones prayers. Love you all

Oh and by the way, Can you believe my baby is 4 weeks old today.