Lessons..Lessons

So as I was preparing my lesson for Young Women's tomorrow, I reflected on the lessons I have learned and how I have changed since I have converted. It will be three years on October 1st.

1. I am comfortable with the circle of life now. Do I miss my close friends and family who have passed on, sure. That's natural, but I truly know that they are with Heavenly Father and that they are having the opportunity to learn, grow and help us mere mortals out on occasion.

2. I know that we can have families forever. That we don't go on after this life and forget, we keep growing, TOGETHER. The comfort in knowing this is so strong, it was hard work to get to the temple to be sealed, and it is hard work to stay worthy of the blessings some days, but it is
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G.

3. I have learned that service is a blessing, even when your tired, its early, and you are chasing a 15 month old around the building, your example and your decorum make a difference, whether you are aware of it or not.

One of my 16 year old young women told me last Sunday that she looks up to me and gave me a hug. That was worth all the late nights and early mornings.

4. I have become closer to my family, I have researched my ancestors and have found out I am a true Southern Belle, whether I knew it or not, or whether I like it or not. Four Generations of family, born, and bread in New Orleans is hard to argue with. Perhaps that is why giving up tea is so horribly, horribly difficult. It does explain my fascination with bread and red beans and rice, however.

5. Last, but not least. Prayer changes things and I am so grateful for the Gospel of Jesus Christ in my life.

It is not always easy being a Mormon, people talk, say I have changed, that we do weird things, etc. But I truly believe it is for the better and it will be worth it.

Blessings,
Tiffany

Busy..Busy

So this week has gone by in a whirlwind. Lots of appointments and meetings at work, and something after work almost every night. I even skipped a few things because I am tired..and I need to pack. I leave for Chicago on Tuesday for work. A National Advising Conference. Supposedly I am put up at a swanky hotel in the "loop" as locals say! Yahoo! I am so excited though because Tuesday night I am going to see Wicked, the Musical. Should be a great time! I also get to meet a friend from Glitter which will be fantastic! I am looking forward to it immensely!

In other news, I am in redecorating mode for my house. The site theinspiredroom.net has been insturmental in this nesting phase. Also, with all the scary things going on in the economy, both locally and nationally I need a comforting haven. I am kicking myself for buying the comforting haven at the point in which I did, but nonetheless I am greatful for the little things, a hot bed, snuggling in bed reading scriptures, plopping down on the couch to watch family guy, etc.

The little things, really are the BIG things.

Also, please pray or if you are not religious think good thoughts for the Nielson family of Mesa, Arizona. I do not know them personally, but I feel so touched by their family and their story. I truly believe prayer changes thngs.

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Have a wonderful day and remember Rodin's Quote :

"Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely."

Baby Drama..

So, lets say yesterday I go to my lovley well woman exam, that every woman has to go through only once a year, if there lucky. While I was there I proceeded to ask my doctor if I have to have a C-section the next time I have a child. He says if you are going to be in Nevada, yes you have to have a C-section. (Another reason to move, aside from like 100+ other reasons!)The look on my face was either utter disbelief or who the heck came up with that asine policy, obviously not a woman who suffered through pregnancy in the heat of a Las Vegas summer, 21 hours of labor and then had a c-section at the last minute, thats for damn sure!

He followed up by saying.."Oh but it is so much easier, we set it up for a week before your due date. Its like getting your nails done"

OBVIOUSLY, he has never got his nails done! Maybe I will send him a salon gift card for christmas...

Play Weekend

This weekend has been full of playing in all sense of the word. First, Logan and I took our normal Saturday morning park jaunt. We felt a little like Goldilocks trying to find one that was just right...the first was WAY to BIG for Logan, I am talking slides that scare this momma! The second was just right and I got lots of pictures, I am hoping to add here..the third we visited with my mom and lets say their was RED Ant hills that scared the dickens out of me! Ants can sure be industrious!

Then Logan and I visited Krispy Kreme and watched donuts being made, quite yummy if I do say so myself. We got a kids pack which came with a sprinkle donut and milk..and get this a krsipy kreme hat! I tried to make him where it...to no avail..but then again can you really make an almost 15 month old cutting four molars do anything! Hardly I tell you..

I then went shopping, but on the way stopped at the thrift store and was so happy to find a teal knot cardigan among all the halloween costumes and yucky elastic waistband pants.. I am so thrilled to wear it and am hoping to get a cool skit or necklace from Etsy to complement it!

Later that night after scrambling to find a babysitter after the first one canceled, Jeff and I went to King Lear at UNLV. It was pretty good, we left at intermission because we didn't want to put out our emergency babysitter by staying too late. We did stop for frozen yogurt on the way home. Can I just say chocolate yogurt swirled with Peanut Butter Yogurt is heavenly! No topping needed!

Off to church to teach my lesson..more later! Hopefully I can figure out how to add pictures..if not thats what husbands are for!

Lazy Sunday...

Today has been prettyy lazy. Its stake conference so we stayed home as church is hard enough with a 15 month old, I shudder at the thought of him attempting to sit through Stake Conference. A good weekend overall..a birthday dnner at Chevys for Dad..he seemed to enjoy it. Logan had his first kids meal every..a queso and fries w/ fruit. He got a mini kiddie cone for desseret and was over the moon..he declared it yummy! Not bad for a 14 month old! He also charmed the girls behind us..seriously if my brother ever needs a date I think he just needs to take Logan somewhere..that kid charms more people for more things...myself included!

Logan and I adventured to another park this Saturday and had a great time, he figured out the big boy slide all by himself..and proceeded to do it 5 times in a row! I need a camera to record all these moments..which I am working on..nothing beets your kid coming down the slide with crazy static hair..Ill take that at 9 am instead if sleeping in anyday!

I also got him a Halloween costume for $2.00 I was so proud! He is going to be Dash from the Incredibles..we love that movie!

Speaking of Dash...I need to dash now..I am being called!

Silly Saturday...

I love Saturday mornings..I take Logan to a different park and we play outside, sipping on drinks and sharing Teddy Grahams. Its my bonding time with my little guy, since I work so much and it gives Jeff a chance to sleep in. I don't think we have hit up the same park twice..I wonder how long it will be till we have repeats?!

We also stopped by my new favorite store..the Super K..I used to despise the store as a child, but the one by us is pleasant. I got a bunch of clothes for Logan for 40% off clearance. Some pants and shorts were 90 cents! Can NOT beat that..too bad they didn't have some in my size..a good deal consdiering the money goes out faster than it comes in!

I also got a suit today for half off at Macy's...still painful in the pocketbook..but I look super cute in it if I do say so myself..and thats good since I have so many recruitment functions coming up which means suits are in my future..

Funny when I was a rebelious teenager I swore I would never be a suit..and look at me now..my has the time flown by!

Will get Logan pictures up soon here..