Facebook bugs

Ahhh... just need to vent! and post a funny pic :-)

I can't stand when people post such annoying things on their Facebook pages!!! I so often want to make a comment to correct them, or fix their spelling, or just point out the obvious!!!

BUT...I bite my tongue because I'm grateful that we have freedom of speech and everyone is entitled to their opinion. And I'm just not brave enough to be "that girl".

SO...instead, I will use my blog to make it know that ALL PARENTS SHOULD MAKE THEIR OWN INFORMED DECISION ON CHILD VACCINES!!!!

Don't have blind faith. Don't just listen to your Mom. Don't just trust everything your doctor says. And don't just listen to crazy people with different opinions.

We have SO MUCH information at our finger tips! USE IT! And most of all...USE YOUR MOTHERLY INSTINCTS! They were given to you for a reason.

A great resource for info on vaccinations is The Vaccine Book by Dr. Sears. It is unbiased and accurate.

If you want to know my honest opinion about it...just ask

Ahhhh....I feel so much better. Now my head won't explode :-)

AHHhhhhh.....

I just love the fresh start of a new year!

And I REALLY love that church now starts at 11 o'clock! Mason falls asleep during sacrament meeting and I get to snuggle him and steal kisses. So wonderful.

We are so blessed.

Happy New Year!

I Love my FIREMAN!!!

Yeah...that's right...Micah is gonna be a Firefighter!!!!

I am SO proud of my hubby! This process has been going on since September, when he was laid off (a true blessing in disguise). One step after another, he has jumped through the hoops, since Plano prides themselves on being the "Best of the Best", and he has finally completed everything! And he DID IT...he passed!

Now, we wait for his official offer of employment so he can start working/fire adcademy!

Micah is going to be the BEST firefighter! He has been so dedicated to getting in shape for this job and he continues to work hard. He has always wanted a job where he would help people everyday and this job fits him perfectly!

We are truly blessed!

Waiting...

We are still waiting to hear back from the Plano Fire Department....

Micah passed the physical test and is in the running with about 12 other guys for 4 available positions.

They said to just "hang tight" and they will contact us if they want to interview Micah. I feel like we can't make any big plans till we find out...I'm so impatient :-)

Just tell us already!!! Mason wants his Daddy to be a fireman!!!

My Pretty Family

Our family had a little photo shoot after church. Here are a few of my favorites :-)

Great Quote

Heard this quote and had to share. It's in reference to the problems in our economy.

"It's a story about us, people, being persuaded to spend money we don't have on things we don't need to create impressions that won't last on people we don't care about."

One thing I have learned with age and maturity is the truth of this quote! It is so liberating to feel educated and wise enough to no longer feel the stress of having to "keep up with the Joneses". While there is still the yearning to progress and move forward, the motivation is no longer to please those around me, but rather to 1) put my Heavenly Father first and 2) make sure my husband and son are happy and loved! It's amazing how priorities shift when you become a parent.

I feel so blessed and so grateful! I love this beautiful time of year! The weather is gorgeous (80 degrees here today) and the leaves are turning and it is the season of sharing our gratitude!

I teach the 5-6 year olds in Primary and when I asked them what they were grateful for, first, they said Pumpkin pie (of course) :-) and then they said "Family!" How sweet these young children are! I just love teaching little ones!

Hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Halloweeeeeen!!!

We went to Trunk or Treat again this year! Mason and Micah were matching ninjas. SO cute. As you can see above, this lil' Cinderella thought so too. Mason is such a flirt.
They were so funny! Micah was such a good sport :-)
Such a beautiful little man!
My two ninjas and Mimi dressed as Rex Kwon Do!