It had been a pretty bust week, and it's only Tuesday! 

Our schedule this week looks something like this:

Tues. Relief Society (Heather) 

Wed. Bishop meeting in our home (Family)

Thurs. Priesthood Meeting (Rhett) 

Fri. Missionaries (Family) 

Sat. Ward Activity (Family) 

When we go back to church we make it last all week! :) We have had the missionaries over twice now. They are a little low on people to teach, so to practice they come give us the discussions. It is  a very wonderful opportunity. I have heard the discussions, but Rhett never really has. It's a good refresher. It's amazing to see these young men, sacrificing two years of their time for the lord. We enjoy having them, and the spirit they bring to our home is priceless. 

We had the opportunity to go to the San Diego temple this last Saturday. It was unbelievable. It was the first time Rhett and I have ever been to the temple together, and the first time, in a long time, for both of us. We feel so privileged to have the opportunity to do the Lord's work, in his holy house. We can't wait to be able to go again, and even more excited to get to get sealed as a family. 

We are all doing well. I have been disciplining myself to work on my class. I have been thinking a lot about what it means to be really happy. I remember thinking when I was a little bigger from having Gavin, that when I lost the weight I would be happy with myself. I was very wrong. I had lost the weight, but I just found new things to complain about, new flaws, flabby skin, stretch marks... Etc. Just recently, I realized that I knew Satan was tempting me to be so negative about myself. I think it's a commonly overlooked temptation, and even sin, in some cases. I was thinking about how we are God's creations and when we are negative about ourselves, it's insulting God.  I'm not saying I'm perfect now and love everything about myself, but I have learned to focus on the positive things about me.  I read that when we were in the spirit world, we had fully developed personalities and talents. It made me think about what talents I still need to work on developing.  

I've kind of rambled a bit, but I just wanted to let you know what I have been thinking about lately. 

Remember, Remember, that it is not the work of God that is frustrated, but the work of man. 
                                   D&C 3:3 


As I was doing my daily scripture study, I came across this scripture. it has helped me through this last week. I have had a goal of being more patient and not getting frustrated at the small things. It's amazing how god know's us so well that he sends us what we need, when we need it. I have noticed that when I stay patient I am able to accomplish a lot more. Sometimes, as a stay at home mom, I feel guilty that I get to stay home, while Rhett has to get up so early to go to work. Recently I think my perspective has changed a little. I realized I need to give myself more credit. It takes a lot of hard work to keep a house in order, and I feel blessed, that at this time in my life, I do have to opportunity to be  a stay at home mom. I like to keep myself busy with little projects.  When I get them done I feel like I have accomplished something.  


We got some good news on Sunday. As I handed our tithing slip to the bishop, he asked us if we would be interested in going to do baptisms this Saturday at the San Diego temple. Rhett and I got these huge, child-like grins and the bishop said he takes that as a yes. We are so excited!! We were also surprised, because we weren't expecting to be able to go till June. We felt as if our prayer and fasting  have paid off. We attended our temple prep class, which is a great class, we look forward to it every week. 


We spent our weekend at home, mostly. We stayed in Friday night and watched Julie and Julia. After watching it Rhett and I decided we wanted to become better cooks together. I don't think we will blog about it and get it published and make a movie, but you never know. :) On Saturday we went out to dinner with some friends to have a big meal to start our fast. We don't mind our quiet weekends together. 

Gavin keeps on getting bigger, whether we like it or not. He talks a lot now, it's not always coherent, but it's something! We've had a few people ask us when we are having another, but we really don't know right now. Rhett doesn't want to miss anything, so we will probably wait until he is no longer deploying to start thinking about that. We want to be a little more financially ready for another baby. We also kind of think, when we are supposed to have another, it will happen, ready or not!