January 14, 2018

I talked with the bishop last night after an inspiring adult session of stake conference.  And I'm going to be quitting my job at the library.  It was a really good meeting, followed by a really good meeting.  I learned about the scriptures, and learned about love and forgiveness. I learned about how to receive more by loving and utilizing what I already have.  And I learned from the bishop again about where our value lies, and about what success is, and about how much my boys still need me.  He's a good bishop.  I'm glad Ryan gets to work with him so much.  It feels good to know what I'm doing.

Our joyful bungalow in the snow with lights and snowflakes.

This was me and Ryan earlier this winter--just wanted to show how cute we are together!

This is what I wore to stake conference.  I love this new dress.  It's velvet, and fits well, and is slimming, and makes me feel pretty and elegant and sophisticated and musical.  

Ryan and the rest of the bishopric! Bishop Garrett is on the right.  Good, wise men!

My amazing boys at the Brown's house (across the street).  They are so good to us, and always invite us over during the holidays.  They are amazing examples of service and kindness.  And Peter shovels their sidewalks and driveways.  

Today was Sunday and I sang in the stake choir for stake conference, and then hiked up to the balcony after our second song to sit with my cute family for the rest of it.  I took some good notes, especially about family scripture study.  Good ideas.  I want to keep track of the days we read on a calendar...using stickers or something.  It was nice to just spend the day with the family.  We played some games... tried out the new Werewolf game, and read some books, and I took a little nap.  Ryan and I made dinner together, and we visited with Hannah via Skype.  She is doing really well.  I also really like her blog.  I need to finish reading it, and let her know I like it!

It felt good to read with Peter today. I want to do that everyday... get into that pattern/habit.  He is such a good kid.  All of my kids are! How blessed I truly am! I ate healthily all day today which feels good, but is not quite a pattern/habit either.  Need to keep working on these new 2018 goals/patterns/plans. I need to decide what to call them too!