This morning, I finally finished 2nd Nephi in the Book of Mormon. It took me longer than I would have liked, but I did it! I am now onto the book of Jacob! Im feeling like things will move a little faster, and I love getting through to new chapters! Can't wait to keep reading! -m
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1.Toasted bagel, cream cheese, onions, red bell, romaine, and avocado..its been a while ( just missing homemade hummus). 2. English muffin with egg, cheese, and avocado ( lets just say i ate this more mornings than I would like to admit). 3. I splurged and bought myself a canister of blueberry hibiscus tea ( ive been making sure not to spend money lately..but thought it would be nice to have something special). 4.More smoothies. ALMOST everyday. This one was pineapple, spinach, coconut milk, plain kefir, flax, hemp, orange juice, and water. So good! 5. I was dying for cookies, but had no butter in the house ( i have been avoiding buying it). This recipe calls for peanut butter instead, and it was really good!!! recipe here. 6. Turkey meatballs with spinach, and homemade tomato sauce. Kais favorite!! 7. A thrown together layered enchilada dish with homemade enchilada sauce ( that i froze a while a go), and homemade rice, and all the fixings ( happened to be on cinco de mayo). We have been eating all our meals at the table ( still), and enjoy family time. Food just unifies the experience, and we love it! -M
we had one also on Mothers day, and this Sunday, we will be having them over for dinner as well ( and also serving dinner to brother Moon, and his family). Phil is so excited to grill for them, and have them over!
Ps, after Phils first missionary lesson, he came to me and said maybe he should start attending church. Last Sunday ( Mothers day), I kept having the urge to ask Phil if he wanted to go...i finally did it, 15 mins before i was to leave ( im a super on time person and 15 mins make me sweat haha)..anyways, surprisingly he said yes, and then got ready. The plan was to stay for sacrament only. After sacrament he decided to stay for sunday school, then for priesthood. When we got home, he told me about the lessons that were given, and that he actually liked it. I told him that I didnt want to pressure him just because it was Mothers day, but he said that it wasnt because it was mothers day, he just had the want to go. I always let phil know that all of this is never to make him feel pressured. He always reassures me that if he didnt want to do something, then he would not do it! Ps, we didnt get a family photo for mothers day, but i did take this photo of daddy and kai playing and tickling. This is what these guys do when they are near each other. Tickle torture at its finest. Phil is a phenomenal father. I swear he wants 5 kids because he just wants added playmates! haha
Through this, I have been wanting to do family home evening. I asked a friend of mine to help me better understand how she does it with her young children ( who are also friends with kai). She ended up coming over for dinner. I taught her how to make focaccia bread turning them into grilled pizzas, and we spent the whole night outside with the kids! Then we came in, sang some primary songs, had a lesson, had prayer, then ate some coconut oil/honey/chia seed popcorn she had made. Note to self: must make some!! It was so good! here are pics from that night:
We all had such a fantastic time! I can't wait to keep doing our own family home evenings from now on. Phil and I plan on going to the temple grounds often to the visitors center, and watching some of the movies. can't wait!
Also, I recently bought subscriptions to the Ensign, and the Friend magazines. I was so excited to get the conference issue of the Ensign because it was one of my most favorite of all the conferences so far. I have some valuable reasons why..just another thing that is so special, that remains private. Anyways, I wish I could better express what is going on, but the happiness we feel is on such a deep level! We have been married for almost 6 years now, and we have always had a a great(best friend)relationship...but it hasn't been till this year, that things have blossomed into such an amazing marriage, and family life! I had no idea that these feelings could exist! I am so happy that I took this step. I had no idea the blessings it would bring over and over again! Im still pinching myself, and saying my prayers, and thanking the Lord for all of this! Life has so much meaning, and I am so thankful for my family, and for my most loving, patient, and respectful husband! We both agree that God put us together for a much higher plan than we could have even dreamt of! Life is so exciting for us, and we can't wait for our future! Gosh, I wish i could explain all that I mean! BUT i just want to share our happiness, and know that I need to write these things down. I also need to write it in a real journal. Just another something i want/need to work on! Ps, Im thankful to all who have welcomed me back to church, including my wonderful neighbors that I grew up with. Im thankful for the prayers that were said in my behalf ( you know who you are!). Im also thankful for our new friends who we do play dates with! They are an amazing family, and I look up to them so much. Instant life long friends for sure! Im also thankful for my loving, and patient parents who were always behind me even when I chose different paths in life. Im very thankful for a husband who has loved me, and has put up with me through this transition, Im thankful for my kids who love me no matter what, and Im so very grateful for everything the Lord has given me! -M
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went to for my 30 week appointment ( today i am 29 weeks 6 days)... my gestational diabetes test came back perfect ( as always). when i had to drink that orange sugary stuff this time, it made me feel so ill. It made me so sick, that i knew i couldnt drive right away. intoxicated on sugar! ha My doc. said it would probably affect me worse than most considering that i hardly ever eat sweets, and dont drink soda. she was so right!
Also, last time, she had mentioned that they saw a small mass aroudn my uterus on one of my ultrasound photos.... they werent sure if it was a braxton hicks, or a fibroid. i ended up having an ultrasound to make sure and thankfully, it came back that there is no mass, and that it must have been a braxton hick caught at just the right moment. that makes me feel better! One more thing, I have only put on 1 pound since my last appt. ( we are now going every two weeks). really really great! Everything looks good, and baby is doing great! ps kai and I love hearing his heartbeat! can't wait till baby O is here! -m
Also that same week we went to the park, and daddy got to go with us:
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there are so many things on the daily, that remind me how thankful i am for our life! Im thankful for laundry day. it takes quite a bit of work, but the fact that we even have a bed, and bedding to wash, and am able to do it at home, is such a blessing. im even more thankful that i get to be a stay at home mom, and have kai around to make things that much more rewarding! i keep reminding myself that: dirty dishes mean we have food to eat, dirty bathrooms mean we have water to shower, and toilets to flush, dirty clothes mean we have things to wear, ect. it's all how you look at things. my dad always reminds me of the silver lining in everything in life. we are so blessed to have all that we have! <3 -m
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