I have been thinking a lot lately on family and how much mine means to me. I really never thought much about it because I always just looked at it as a thing I was apart of and we just all work together and try to make each other happy. I was recently thinking about this and while I was doing all that I came to the conclusion that we are a family based on what Heavenly Father guided us to do. We are not meant to just be together and try to be happy but we are together so we can learn from each other and help each other make exaltation and live forever as an entire family unit. This doesn’t just mean our family we are living with now, this extends to every single soul connected in the family history line. I actually do understand how family history works and why we do it but I never really got right down and thought about it in terms for me and what my true purpose is here on earth. I basically just live day to day doing whatever I know is needed for that particular day and going forward. I never really looked into the future and imagined all our family history completed and each one of us is connected in exaltation. I just assumed that it would just all work out somehow. I now know I must get busy on my part of Heavenly Father’s plan for us down here.

Although right now this seems extremely overwhelming it is definitely a lot easier now than in the past. I also know this will strengthen my family relationship here on earth and those who have already passed on. I guess the real reason why I have been in deep thought about this lately is because of my first born son Christopher who only lived a short time of 21 hours. He was so perfect and heavenly looking to me. I saw a beam of light throughout him that I will never forget. I have always been truly grateful for the privilege to have been blessed with a perfect son who did not need to go through life’s trials to prove himself. I am extremely blessed to have the knowledge I have of the gospel to know for certainty I will see him again in his most glorious state. That I will be given a second chance of raising him in the celestial place of Zion. I strive to live my life each day the way I was meant to live it, according to the gospel and guidance of our true Father in heaven, His son Jesus Christ and our own personal Holy Ghost. I really, really want to see my son again and be with him in exaltation with my entire family.

This is truly my number 1 goal forever to accomplish and I hope when that day comes I will hear the Savior say to me “Well done, my true and faithful servant. Come and dwell with me forever”. I picture Him hugging me and being so proud for what I have accomplished in this life.

I truly can’t wait for this day to come. It will be the most glorious day ever known to us here on earth.

My heart is so full of the spirit right now I just want to bear my testimony which seems to be so appropriate being today is Fast Sunday.

To all those reading this I want to share my testimony to you and hope you feel what I feel right now which is the Savior holding onto you with so much love and His arms wrapped tightly around you letting you know He truly loves you and wants you to be with Him so badly too.

I know for a fact this gospel belonging to the true church which is the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is the only true gospel on earth. I know that Joseph Smith prayed in a grove of trees and saw our Heavenly Father and our brother Jesus Christ. I know we will live again after we die and have our bodies resurrected in the most glorious exalted state and have the opportunity of living side by side with our Heavenly parents and our brother Jesus Christ. I know we have a purpose here on earth and I know that purpose has not yet been fulfilled. I know my Heavenly Father loves me, He knows me personally and He truly cares about what happens to me here on earth. I also know this same thing about our brother Jesus Christ. I feel their arms around me every time I imagine it. I feel them every time I want to feel them. I know without a doubt they are always with me. I know I would not be where I am today if it was not for them. I live my life so I can be with them again. I know our prophet and all our leaders hold the Priesthood and have the authority to use it whenever called upon to do so. I am extremely grateful to have this blessing in my home. This is such a powerful gift any man could have and our men have the only true key to that gift because of the true knowledge we have of our Heavenly Father’s plan. What an amazing power to have and hold on to. How blessed we are to have this all around us and know we can ask for this gift any time we need it no matter how small it seems to be. I also know that paying tithing is an essential part of our life and the blessings we receive from it is just too phenomenal. I have been so blessed from having a complete knowledge on all these things I just can’t imagine my life without it. I can’t imaging all the millions out there that have no desire or absolutely no idea of what we have. I pray that we can all find our true happiness and can live the way we were planned to live in this life. Each one of us has a divine purpose and each one of us has a responsibility to learn and obtain what that responsibility is and do something about it. Each day I try to learn that and do my best to accomplish what I learned that day. I hope for all to be happy and full of light and I end by saying thank you to all my family and friends out there supporting me. I end by saying thank you dear Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and please always watch over all of us this day and forever.

Well we made it through another year (Hallelujah).  I am excited to start a new year and hope that it is very prosperous.  A fresh start with new goals and aspirations.  Matthew and I need to make some major changes with a few things and I am really hoping this is the year we accomplish them.

I’m trying to go back to school among other things and I am pursuing some options that will hopefully allow me to start them this year.  This year has a lot of opportunity and I am ready for the challenges.  Of course being ready for them includes the Lord on my side.  Nothing is better than that and I already know too well that doing things alone doesn’t amount to anything.  I have had that lesson shown to me over and over again in my past.

Well I truly hope the best for everyone this New Year and may we all work together to make this year fabulous and wonderful.

Happy New Year to all reading this

1. Are your parents married or divorced? Married to each other still. (36 years)
2. Are you a vegetarian? No.  I do like meat, however my taste for it is changing so I eat very little.  Which is so great since that is what the scriptures say to do.
3. Do you believe in Heaven? Yes. I believe in life after death too.
4. Have you ever come close to dying? Yes.  When I was severely sick with a sinus infection which caused a series of events with my diabetes leading to surgery.
5. What jewelery do you wear 24/7? Wedding ring & Earings.
6. Favorite time of day? Sunset-time. I really like the beauty and peacefulness of the end of the day.
7. Do you eat the stems of broccoli? Sometimes.
8. Do you wear makeup? Yes.
9. Ever have plastic surgery? No.
10. Can you roll your tongue? Yes.
11. Do you tweeze your eyebrows? No.
12. What is your Hair color?  True blonde.
13. Do you snore? I have been told I do, so Yes.
14. If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be? Ireland.
15. If you won the lottery, what would you do first? I don’t play so I can’t answer this one.
16. Gold or silver? Silver.
17. Hamburger or hot dog? Both! Cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, and mayo; hot dog, ketchup.
18. If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? I can’t decide but it would have to be healthy.
19. City, beach or country? City for shopping. Beach for relaxing. Country for relaxing, too, and for going on long walks and hikes.
20. What was the last thing you touched? Besides the computer and other technology toys? Umm, Laundry.
21. When’s the last time you cried? A few days ago when I was thinking about my first son I lost after 21 hours of his birth.  He would be 17 in January.
22. Do you read blogs? Duh, that is an obvious one.
23. What’s your favorite shampoo, conditioner and soap? Shampoo/Conditioner: Herbal Essences.  Soap: Irish Spring and Dove.
24. Do you talk in your sleep? Yes.  I do sleep walk sometimes too.
25. Ocean or pool? Ocean. No chlorine to bleach out my suit, dry out my skin, and turn my blonde hair green.
26. Window seat or aisle? Window. I love to look out.
27. Ever met anyone famous? I have met Danica Patrick, Candice Michelle, Bob Parsons and Thurle Bailey.
28. Do you feel that you’ve had a truly successful life? Not really, but I hope to still.
29. Do you twirl your spaghetti or cut it?  Both.
30. Basketball or Football?   Both. I also love Baseball.
31. How long do your showers last?  30 minutes.  I try to shorten that time but it does’nt work out so much.
32. Automatic or do you drive a stick? Automatic.  I have never learned stick.
33. Cake or ice cream?  I have to admit both. I do love ice cream more though.
34. Are you self-conscious? It depends on the situation. I try not to be these days.
35. Have you ever given money to a beggar? Yes. I have also given food.
36. Have you been in love? Yes, I am married and it still feels like our 1st year, but we are going on 7 years.
37. Are you wearing socks? Yes.I love to wear them all the time now.
38. Have you ever ridden in an ambulance? Yes.  A few times actually.
39. Can you tango? No and I have no desire to learn.
40. Last gift you received? Christmas gift (Bath and Body works) from my boss/one of my best friends.
41. Things you spend a lot of money on? We don’t have a lot of money. BUT if we did, we’d buy books. I would buy more craft supplies, food storage items and house upgrade items too.
42. Where do you live? Arizona, Tempe to be exact.
43. Where were you born?  Seattle, Washington.
44. Last wedding attended?  My brother Daniel’s wedding.  It was Beautiful.
45. Most hated food(s)? Lima beans and seafood
46. Can you sing? When others sing with me.
47. Last person you instant messaged?  My husband.  It is his Birthday today!!
48. Last place you went on holiday? My mom’s for Thanksgiving
49. Favorite regular drink? Strawberry Lemonade and of course Water.
50. Do you like the outdoors? Yes, I love to go camping especially.

I am so excited to try the light rail out.  I actually think this is a great tool for our community.  I was researching the website for the light rail and found out that the official grand opening of METRO light rail is Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 27 and 28, with all train rides free.  I will be riding on it then with my clients.  They will have so much fun in addition to me also having fun.  I can’t wait.  I have seen it running the last week a couple of times and it looks totally awesome.  Everything seems to be running smoothly and have a system working together with traffic.  I just found out that the light rail is free until January 1st.  The first day is the only day a celebration will occur.  The celebration is from 10am - 5pm.  It will be crowded but there will be free shuttles.  If you are interested you can go to: http://www.valleymetro.org/metro_light_rail/ and then choose the grand opening guide link to find out about all the events.

Anyway…  I just can’t wait!  Not to mention how great it will be getting to a Diamonbacks game.  It will be soooo FANTASTIC!!

Matthew and I had soooo much fun at his GoDaddy Christmas party Saturday night (12/13/08).  We enjoyed the famous comedian/actor Sinbad, he was incredibly funny and totally awesome.  The bands 38 Special and Joan Jett and the heartbreakers were there too.  I only knew a few songs that were performed so I didn’t really care too much for them but it was still cool.  There was a lot of fun things to do such as game consoles, arcade games, and sports games that Matthew really enjoyed.  The food was phenominal and just the overall appearance was fabulous.  We enjoyed an indoor firework show that was just spectacular and of course through out the evening the owner of the company, Bob Parsons, is handing out tons of money to employees (randomly of course so it’s just luck of the draw).  Sadly Matthew did not win this year but there is always next year.  We can’t wait, it is always something we look forward too.  This was our 2nd year to enjoy this party and it is always to our liking and then some.  Matthew and I were kids free that night and we were extremely grateful for that opportunity as well.  We actually didn’t have our children back until Sunday evening so Matthew and I enjoyed some nice alone time that we haven’t had in some time.  Thanks so much to my sister Kimberly for taking them for us.  She had so much fun with Kayla and Sydney and the girls had so much fun with their Aunt Kimberly it all worked out for everyone.  I feel so blessed to have my husband belong to an incredible employer that cares and loves the employees as though they were his own family.  Bob Parsons truly cares for each individual employed at GoDaddy.com.  Matthew has phenominal benefits and the company is STILL hiring.  I am just amazed considering our economy right now.  All I can do is be exceptionally grateful for Matthew and what he has and gives to our family through them.