3-6-2011

I've been struggling with a few alot of things lately. While trying to work through, and deal with these things I have spent a lot of time praying for help.

I would spend night after night laying in bed for hours crying myself to sleep wondering why I hadn't been given an answer or at least some kind of direction on how to handle my situation. But this all changed today.

We try to read scriptures every morning as a family and have for a very long time, but I personally have not done any personal scripture study in months. As I sat on the couch in the living room I looked over and saw my scriptures sitting there. I stared at them for a good five minutes and then reached over to pick them up. The moment I did, I was filled with the spirit and got an overwhelming feeling that my help was in the scriptures. I needed to read them more and apply them into my daily life and my struggles will feel less of a burden.

I'm truly grateful for my membership in the church and for the scriptures and all that I can learn from them.

3-5-2011

Today I put on a Bridal Shower for Kristy Whited. Kristy is one of "MY" Laurels from back when I was in YW. I loved my calling so much and I loved the girls even more. I had three Laurels. Ausia, Kristy and Brittnie. All three girls have kept in touch with me. I always get sweet text from them updating me on their lives.

My dad made the cake for the shower. And this picture does NOT give it justice and it's the best one I took :) He hand made every single rose that went on the cupcakes. Each rose takes 15 minutes to make and he did 63 of them!!! He made the purse, high heel shoe and the pearls. It was so nice. I love how my dad can take my vision and create the cakes that I need and want.

3-4-2011

Today I got to go to the Marriage, Sealing, Family Luncheon and Reception for Mark and Kaylie McRae. What a sweet and beautiful day. I'm excited to have them in our very blended and mixed family!!

3-3-2011

This morning I made Orange Pull-Apart Bread. It came out of the oven so perfect and I ran to get my phone to take a picture of it but I was too slow. It was clearly a hit and I was left with taking a picture of a piece instead of the full thing :)

It's always nice to find something that my kids will actually like!!

3-2-2011

Miss Independent...I'm sorry I mean Miss Kaylee :)

Kaylee loves helping in the kitchen. I use to give her little things to do but she pushes to do more and more. Today she insisted on cracking the eggs herself and whipping them up. I'm impressed that she didn't get any shells in the bowl. She's a pro!! I love my Kaylee

3-1-2011

I was all set to have my POTD to be the picture I took of my new vacuum. The old vacuum I had was given to Kimball and myself when we got married 19 years ago. It was so time for a new one and I'm so happy.

BUT

As I sat down to post my POTD Kimball came in with these beautiful flowers. I love the "Just Because" flowers. To me, they mean so much more than the flowers I get on Valentines Day and Mother's Day. The "Just Because" flowers actually take thought and care.

Thank you Kimball for making my day. I love you!!

Cooking Classes

Ok - So I'm looking to do another cooking class this month. These are the ones I was trying to decide on. Please let me know if you'd like to go and I'll reserve a place. I just do not want to go alone :)

March 10th 6:30 - 8:30pm Chinese Cooking

March 12th 11am - 1pm Italian Cooking

March 19th 10-1pm Thai Cuisine

March 19th 2-5pm Red, White and Green Italian Night.

March 26th 10-1pm Artisan Breads

Don't those sound yummy??