Reflection

I decided to start a blog as a way of expressing my thoughts and also keeping loved ones up to date on our family.
Before I look forward to a New Year, I thought I would look back at this past year and see the wonder of all the great things that occurred in my life.
Most of you know that we have a amazing Grandson Atticus who is almost two. We have now added two more amazing little people Murphy who is now almost five months, Atticus little brother. Then Came Zoey their little princess cousin. There is a great saying " If I knew how amazing being a Grandparent was I would have done it first" Sounds silly but it is a different joy being a grandparent; almost hard to describe unless you have the privilege of the experience. The best way for me to describe it is. Watching someone you love so much : loving and caring for their little someone.
My goal for last year was to gain personal growth and notice it. I made a goal to read my scriptures each day even if it was for just a few moments. A great Prophet of God Gordon B. Hinckley said" If we read from the pages of the Book of Mormon each day we will have an added measure of the spirit added to our life." I took that challenge and felt it.
I wanted to be kinder and , and be without Guile. A worthy long term goal I will continue to work on.
I guess when you decide to be something over time with hard work, you will eventually become what you desire.
So this past year has been good and although life always has its challenges and trials I like everyone else get up each day and am determined to do it all again and do it better than the day before. Sometimes successful and sometimes not so much.
So I as I reflect on my family and see the amazing things they are doing it brings me joy.
Zachary who is still serving his country after being seriously injured in Iraq is doing fabulously he has a beautiful wife Tiffanie and the joy of his life his daughter Zoey. I look forward to a time when he will be closer so we can see him more often
Nicholaus is now in Southern California working towards his Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Has a beautiful wife Katharine who is expecting their first baby girl Eva in March. He is much closer now only 7hr instead of 11.
Kailey the proud Mother of Two amazing boys; I love watching her raise her babies she is great Mother
Justin who just recently surprised us all by announcing he wants to serve a Mission. He is busy preparing physically and spiritually and plans to put in his papers late summer or early fall. I cant even really express how amazing it was to hear, even though I must say he told me in the most unusual way. I was in the bathroom on the john and he told me through the door. " Oh by the way Mom have I told you yet I have decided to serve a mission" Only Justin would do it that way. Love him
Dylan has been all over the place working for a Sate light company, he now lives in Utah working and doing the young single adult thing. He is an amazing young man and we miss his jokes and laughter in the house.
James is still working at Sunsweet and serves with me as a part time service Missionary for the Addiction Recovery program; we love our calling.
We both enjoy our date nights together which keeps the home fire burning. Our dog Buddy is still kickin and barkin. He is almost Twelve. I have a lot to say about him but I think I will keep that to myself. Love that dog....
So now 2012; well here I come ready for what comes my way. I look forward to sharing my thoughts and sharing great quotes from amazing people. Sharing my Faith in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Here is my first quote by Thomas S. Monson President and Prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints
" William James, a pioneering American psychologist and philosopher, wrote, “The greatest revolution of our generation is the discovery that human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives.”So much in life depends on our attitude. The way we choose to see things and respond to others makes all the difference. To do the best we can and then to choose to be happy about our circumstances, whatever they may be, can bring peace and contentment."