Angels

When angels visit us,

we do not hear the rustle of wings,

nor feel the feathery touch of the breast of a dove;

but we know their presence by the love they create in our hearts.

My Dad gave my sister and I this necklace for Christmas. Jewelry has been a tradition since my Mom died. We weren't quite sure we loved what he picked this year but I know why he picked it. Our Mom is our guardian  angel. She watches over and protects us. I miss her. But I felt her love today.

Jonah & The Whale

This is so worth watching. I'm going to have this little girl help Eliza with her first talk someday...

Peppermint Oreo's

I made homemade Oreo's today. I found the recipe on a blog so wasn't sure how they would turn out. I had to change a few things but they turned out yummy. Do you have a homemade Oreo recipe? Send it my way!

Changes

I read an article the other day about what changes when you have a baby. I thought it was cute and wanted to share it...

What changes when you have a baby? A better question may be: What doesn't change?

1. You finally stop to smell the roses, because your baby is in your arms.

2. Where you once believed you were fearless, you now find yourself afraid. [See a reader's perspective in #22, below.]

3. The sacrifices you thought you made to have a child no longer seem like sacrifices.

4. You respect your body ... finally.

5. You respect your parents and love them in a new way.

6. You find that your baby's pain feels much worse than your own.

7. You believe once again in the things you believed in as a child.

8. You lose touch with the people in your life whom you should have banished years ago.

9. Your heart breaks much more easily.

10. You think of someone else 234,836,178,976 times a day.

11. Every day is a surprise.

12. Bodily functions are no longer repulsive. In fact, they please you. (Hooray for poop!)

13. You look at your baby in the mirror instead of yourself.

14. You become a morning person.

15. Your love becomes limitless, a superhuman power.

And from our readers...

1. "You discover how much there is to say about one tooth." — Ashley's mom

2. "You finally realize that true joy doesn't come from material wealth." — Anonymous

3. "You now know where the sun comes from." — Charlotte

4. "You'd rather buy a plastic tricycle than those shoes that you've been dying to have." — Sophie's mom

5. "You realize that although sticky, lollipops have magical powers." — Roxanne

6. "You don't mind going to bed at 9 p.m. on Friday night." — Kellye

7. "Silence? What's that?" — Anonymous

8. "You realize that the 15 pounds you can't seem to get rid of are totally worth having." — Brenda

9. "You discover an inner strength you never thought you had." — Ronin and Brookie's mom

10. "You no longer rely on a clock — your baby now sets your schedule." — Thomas' mom

11. "You give parents with a screaming child an 'I-know-the-feeling' look instead of a 'Can't-they-shut-him-up?' one." — Jaidyn's mom

12. "Your dog — who used to be your 'baby' — becomes just a dog." — Kara

13. "You take the time for one more hug and kiss even if it means you'll be late." — Tracey

14. "You learn that taking a shower is a luxury." — Jayden's mom

15. "You realize that you can love a complete stranger." — Dezarae's mom

16. You find yourself wanting to make this world a better place. — Arizona

17. If you didn’t believe in love at first sight before, now you do! — Ciara

18. You start to appreciate Sesame Street for its intellectual contribution. — Anon.

19. You have to quit watching the news because you see every story from a mother's perspective and it breaks your heart. — Brooke&Boys

20. You just plain love life more - everything comes together and becomes better because of one tiny person and your love for them. — Anon.

21. You finally find out the real reason you have those breasts. — Anon.

22. In response to #2 [above], I'd say that where you were once afraid, you're now fearless. I was always very timid and shy and let myself get walked all over … but now where my kid's concerned, I'll speak my mind and really connect with my inner "b"! — gummismom

23. The support you get from other people surprises you, because the people giving it are not always the ones you'd expect. — japanese_macaque

24. Nothing is just yours any longer. You share EVERYTHING! — DylanLsMom

25. No matter what you've accomplished in life, you look at your child and think, "I've done a GREAT job!" — Anon.

26. You want to take better care of yourself for your child. — Treasor

27. You can have the most wonderful conversation using only vowel sounds like "ahhh" and "oooo." — littlehulk2008

Just Be Open House

Just Be Open House

Tuesday November 30^th

6:30-8:00 pm

Kristy Hodgkinson’s

941 Longleaf Drive, NSL

Please call Kristy if you need directions (801.824.2398)

Check out the blog to see the fun stuff. justbefun.blogspot.com

Come get your Christmas shopping done for all of the girls in your life. Purses, skirts for all ages, make up bags, scripture bags, and jewelry.

And as always, there will be cupcakes!

Spread the word...invite anyone and everyone.

Hope to see you there!

Gratitude - Day 25

A grateful heart comes through expressing gratitude to our Heavenly Father for His blessings and to those around us for all that they bring into our lives.
President Thomas S. Monson

Gratitude - Day 24

I saved the best for last! I am so thankful for my little family. I am thankful for Ben and Eliza. Ben is the best husband I could as for. He supports me, helps me, makes me laugh, puts up with my shopping habits, makes the yummiest food, and loves me. He is such a good dad. Eliza loves him so much. I am so thankful for Eliza. I feel so blessed every single day to be her mom. Babies are such a blessing and a miracle. I am so grateful Heavenly father has trusted her little soul to us. Above all else, I am so thankful for Ben and Eliza.

Gratitude - Day 23

I am thankful for my brothers. I love going to the shop to visit them at work. It's even more fun when I'm at my dad's house, they are working, and they sneak over to the house to get a snack and hang out. I love when they see my dad coming over to find them and they hide. They are hilarious.

Gratitude - Day 22

Our home is where we hung out when we were dating. It's where we have spent our marriage together so far. It's where we had our first baby. Our sweet home will always have special memories. I am thankful for our home.

Gratitude - Day 21

I am thankful for good books and for reading.