Great Things in Small Packages

I am still amazed at how our lives and family changed for the better 3 weeks ago. What a blessing to have a new little one and have the opportunity to raise him. We love our boys! 

I'm a Mormon

I created my profile on mormon.org not long before our precious baby was born. I felt the need to do so after there was some recent criticism about the LDS church and us not being Christians. I consider anyone who is kind to others and tries to do good a Christian. (I know I must be crazy!) I just felt that maybe my one voice might help someone understand what we are all about. Feel free to check out my profile and if you are a Mormon too, I encourage you to create a profile as well. You never know the influence you can have for good in someone's life. 

I'm a Mormon

Socks

I was getting ready this morning when a little someone got into the sock-drawer, I have a bit of an issue with boring socks. He did pick out some good ones I have to say. He was quite proud of himself.

Good in College Athletics

It is hard to find something "good" to talk about when it comes to college athletics. I love college sports and would prefer to watch them over professional games almost always. ESPN published this story about Brandon Davies returning to BYU to play basketball this upcoming season. It was refreshing to see that someone outside the world of BYU seeing the good that comes from living up to commitments a person makes, no matter how hard the consequences might be. Amazing, truly amazing. The writer also talks about how BYU fans could have treated Davies after it all and how they showed care and compassion. I remember hearing the news and being frustrated and then taking a step back and looking at the bigger picture. The last game of the season BYU has won the conference championship and each player and coach took a turn in cutting down the net. It was quite the sight to see as after all the players had gone they gave Brandon a chance and as he started climbing the ladder the crowd cheered about as loud as they had for Jimmer and Jackson. That was a great experience to witness. Enough of my ramblings, it is just nice to see good and others recognizing it as well. 

"If you demand more from people, people will rise to meet the higher standards. You can get what you insist upon. So don't sell people's capacity to do the right thing short. People do summon their best selves when it's required of them."

-Arthur Ashe

Raawr!

It has been a rough couple of days; what with falls, doctors, throw up, etc. Anyway there was a wonderful highlight to my day, the way it started. I haven't been sleeping well lately but that is life at times. I woke up to the sound of a small growl, like a dinosaur. Actually around here that sound is the sound of not only a dinosaur but a cougar, lion, shark, tiger and others I am sure. But that little growl was coming from my son who was standing right next to my head. Not sure what inspired that method to wake me up but it sure brought a smile to my face. 

15 Ideas for Summer

I teach at LDS Business College, it is a wonderful blessing in my life to be part of that organization. Below is one of those reasons, the opportunity to be uplifted and better myself. 

This is just a personal note for me, but the one that stood out to me was to "Live after the 'manner of happiness.'" (See 2 Nephi 5:6-10) I need to focus more on those things that really matter and not the insignificant tiny details I tend to get caught up in. Anyway I hope someone else was uplifted by this as I was. 

Trip to Upstate New York - May 2011

My whole family went to upstate New York to see my oldest brother graduate from the University of Rochester with his PhD, yeah he is pretty smart. We had a wonderful time and were able to make incredible memories together!

The whole family in the Sacred Grove

With our 'Brother, the Doctor'!

Palmyra Temple

Sacred Grove

Sacred Grove

Emma and Mr. Knightly tree

I took so many pictures these is really a mere very small sample.