While Jared's Away....

Jared left early Monday morning for Timberline scout camp.  He won't be back until Saturday afternoon.

We literally could not shove one more thing into his pack.  I am sure he is having a great time.

So yeah, I spent Sunday night sewing on all of his patches... Remind me that the sticky stuff you can buy at the scout store is SO WORTH IT!

Anyway, in his absence, Nathan and Isaac's silliness has taken over our home.  I found these gems on my phone earlier this week.

Remember boys, any pictures I find on my phone just may end up on my blog.

Motherhood Monday - Obedience Through Our Faithfulness

credit

"...The challenges associated with having faith in Jesus Christ and obedience will be more difficult for some than others.... Each of us is a son or daughter of God, and we have a unique premortal and mortal story. Accordingly, there are very few one-size-fits-all solutions. And so I fully recognize the trial-and-error nature of life and, most importantly, the constant need of the second principle of the gospel, even repentance.

While some very intelligent and insightful people might believe our more complex time demands ever more complex solutions, I am far from convinced they are right. Rather, I am of the frame of mind that today’s complexity demands greater simplicity...

Too often we think of obedience as the passive and thoughtless following of the orders or dictates of a higher authority. Actually, at its best, obedience is an emblem of our faith in the wisdom and power of the highest authority, even God. When Abraham demonstrated his unwavering faithfulness and obedience to God, even when commanded to sacrifice his son, God rescued him. Similarly, when we demonstrate our faithfulness through obedience, God will ultimately rescue us.

Those who rely solely on themselves and follow only their own desires and self-inclinations are so limited when compared to those who follow God and tap into His insight, power, and gifts. It has been said that someone who is all wrapped up in himself or herself makes a very small package. Strong, proactive obedience is anything but weak or passive. It is the means by which we declare our faith in God and qualify ourselves to receive the powers of heaven. Obedience is a choice. It is a choice between our own limited knowledge and power and God’s unlimited wisdom and omnipotence."

Taken from Elder L Tom Perry's Obedience through Our Faithfulness



I was reading this talk the other day and these passages really struck me, especially in relation to my feeling on motherhood.  I'm not going to share why today, but I'd love to hear your thoughts.  In your opinion, how does this apply to motherhood?  Do you think it applies at all?

Lehi Roundup Rodeo 2014

A week or so ago, we took the kids to the Lehi Roundup Rodeo.  It rained and it was cold, but we had a great time!

Keeping with my tradition of taking blurry pictures, I present to you the photos I snapped that night!  Also, I kept with the tradition of not taking any pictures of what we were actually watching.

Clara, Nathan, Isaac and Amelia trying to stay dry and watch the rodeo.

Clara loves to steal Nathan's hat.

What a handsome cownoy!

 
Isaac and Clara

 Amelia and Jared enjoying the rodeo.

The next two night, Nathan and I volunteered to usher at the rodeo.  The bonus of ushering was wearing a bright green vest!

Here we are on our first night.  Thankfully there wasn't any more rain!

And the second night of ushering was so HOT until the sun went down!!!  Here I am trying to hide from the sun by the bleachers.  Unfortunately in my hiding, I got too close to a hornets nest and got stung on my elbow and hand.

I stole some kid's hat so I could try to look like a cowboy with my husband, but the hat was way too small.

Such a good time with our family and a good time for Nathan and I ushering.