Prom 2013

Tonight is the Senior Prom for American Fork High School.  This  story starts a month ago when boys started to think about who they wanted to ask to the dance.  Courtney was very excited when her cousin called her and told her that  boy#1 wanted to ask her to the dance but he was not going to do it for three days(not smart). Three days later a friend called and let Courtney know another boy(Colton) was going to ask her.  She really wanted to go with Colton, so she told her friend to tell him to hurry and ask.  We then went to a movie for FHE.  Courtney spent the whole movie under her coat texting her friends about the Prom dilemma.  who would ask first and could she get boy #1 to not ask her.  We returned home to a pinata on our porch.  With it was a note that said "I am bursting to go to prom with you."

Now to find out who it was from Boy #1 or Colton?  Lucky for Courtney it was Colton.  She was on cloud 9 the rest of the night. 

 

Now on to the Dress search.  To make a long story short nothing was cute or modest and they wanted over $300 for many of these dresses, then you had to fix them.  David and I told Courtney we would pay half of her dress.  We soon realised that making it was the best option.  Grandma Thompson stepped in and made Courtney what she wanted.  It was so reasonable we paid for the dress and Courtney paid for the necklace and shoes.  We got the better end of that deal.  Here is my favorite photo of the pair tonight.  

 Courtney always looks good.  I think Colton is still on his best behavior. He is not comfortable being to close to my daughter.  They started their day date at 10:45 this morning.  They went to the Mall and did a scavenger hunt.  When Courtney got back she gave me the highlights. 

They are going to prom with another couple.  Courtney's second cousin Emma.  Emma and Courtney are opposites.  Courtney is timeless and classic.  Emma is bright and loud.  Emma also made her dress.  She made it our of duct tape.  Her date Rain also has a suit out of duct tape.  It is so Emma.

 

They couldn't look more different but somehow it works.  I can't wait to hear how the night goes.    

Patriarchal Blessing

I love pintrest.  You can find all kinds of fun things to do and eat.  Sometimes I find something that makes me think.  That is what happened when I found a pin about Patriarchal blessings.  This is what I got out of it.  The link to the original pin is at the bottom.

How to Use Your Patriarchal Blessing

A patriarchal blessing is our own personal scriptures from the Lord and is a priceless tool that we should not hide away and never use. Here are some excellent tips on how to use our blessing, which I found very helpful.

1. Make a copy of your patriarchal blessing
2. Get three colored pens/pencils for marking
3. Underline any words or phrases using the following key:
   • Color 1: Counsel and Warnings
   • Color 2: Descriptions about You
   • Color 3: Your Gifts and Talents
4. On a separate piece of paper make a list for each color group of all the words/phrases you underlined
5. Look up the words in the scriptures to understand how the Lord uses them
6. Use the list of warnings to create goals to do what you've been counseled
7. Put your lists and goals in your scriptures
8. Read them every night and then "return and report" to the Lord in Prayer at the end of your day
   

As you do this, two things will happen:

1. You will come to know how much the Lord loves you.
2. You will know where to go for help, and what to do each day.
   

loves us. He wants us to have joy and to be saved from sins. To help us have joy and be saved He has given us the individual guidance we need through our patriarchal blessing. As we turn to the Lord, humble ourselves, and ask for His help we will be greatly blessed.

This information was taken from an article found here Patriarchal blessing

I got my souvenir.

I got my souvenir or as David is calling it my birthday present.  Last week when we were in Arizona Courtney kept teasing me about getting a dog to take home as a souvenir.  Today David called and was asking me if we wanted to get a puppy from his coworker.  It was a rat terrier and they were only charging $50.  David then got thinking and showed me some Yorkies.  Before I knew it I was paying for her.  She is a nine week old pure bread Yorkie.  The kids have no idea they are going to be so surprised when they get home from school.    Let the Naming begin.

Natalie's Shower invitation

Rita asked me to help with the invitations for a shower that she is throwing for Natalie my sister-in-law.  Rita wrote the words I just had to make it come ot life.  If she doesn't like this I will have to make a paper version. 

New Hobby

I started a new hobby. English Smocking! I didn't start it because I needed something else to do but because my mom pressured me into taking a class with her. By pressuring me i mean she paid for the class and invited me to go. I am glad that she talked me into it.  It is a form of heirloom sewing.  The projects are meant to be passed down.  At first I was worried that I would not find a project to work on.  Marissa has outgrown the baby stage and likes more grown up styles.  I just finished my first project.

This is not Ric rack on the skirt but picture smocking.  It looks like Ric rack but is stitched on the fabric after it is pleated.  We then picked out trim to go along the bottom of the skirt.  Marissa wanted me to finish it so bad that Saturday she told me she would take care of everything for me so I could sew then I herd her tell Derek she would get him what he needed and that he was not to bother me.  She told David the same thing when he got home.

I got it done Saturday so she could wear it Sunday.  The woman who got us started is in our ward so after church Marissa and I found her to show her our finished work.  She said good job.  I know it is not perfect and Marissa is the thing that makes it cute. 

Week 6 day 36-40

— Day 36: ___________________  Date: ___________________            
Read: 4 Nephi & Mormon 1-8  Mark & Ponder: Ether 12:27
Scripture of the Day:
“He that is ordained of God and sent forth, the same is appointed to be the greatest,
notwithstanding he is the least and the servant of all.” “Wherefore, he is possessor of
all things; for all things are subject unto him, both in heaven and on the earth, the life
and the light, the Spirit and the power, sent forth by the will of the Father through Jesus
Christ, his son.” “But no men is possessor of all things except he be purified and cleansed
from all sin.” (D&C 50:26-28)
Thought for the day:
“We can press forward with hope in Christ, like green shoots growing upward toward the
sun, only if we have within us the peace and stillness that are the rich seedbed of such
growth and progress.” (Eloise Bell)


— Day 37: ___________________  Date: ___________________            
Read:  Mormon 9 &  Ester 1-3  Mark & Ponder: Ester 12:41
Scripture of the Day:
“Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the
devil...“Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may  be able to
withstand the evil day, and having done all, to stand.  “Stand therefore having your loins
girt about with truth, and having the breastplate of righteousness; “And your  feet shod
with the  preparation of the gospel of peace; “Above all, taking the shield of faith
wherewith ye shall be able to quench th fiery darts of the wicked. “And take the helmet
of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”
(Ephesians 6:11, 13-17)
Thought for the day:
“Next to acquiring good friend, the best acquisition is that of a good book.”
(Charles Caleb Cotton)
—
Day 38: ___________________  Date: ___________________
Read: Ether 4-10 Mark & Ponder: Moroni 7:16-17
Scripture of the Day:
“An now, My beloved brethren,  I would that ye should come unto Christ, who is the Holy
One of Israel,  and partake of his salvation, and the power of his redemption.  Yea, come
unto him, and offer your whole souls as an offering unto him and continue in fasting and
prayer, and endure to the end; and as the Lord liveth ye will be saved.”
(Omni 1:26)
Thought for the day:
“Success is not never falling down, but rising every time you fall.”


— Day 39: ___________________  Date: ___________________            
Read: Ether 11-15 Mark & Ponder: Moroni 8:12
Scripture of the Day:
“And it came to pass that I, Nephi, being exceedingly young nevertheless being large in
stature, and also having a desire to know of the mysteries of God, wherefore I did cry
unto the Lord; and behold he did visit me, and did soften my heat that I did believe all
the words which had been spoken by my father; wherefore, I did not rebel against him
like unto my brothers.” (1Nephi 2:16)
Thought for the day:
“We must cherish one another, watch over one another, and gain instruction, that we
may all sit down in heaven together.” (Lucy Mack Smith)
—
Day 40: ___________________  Date: ___________________            
Read: Moroni 1-10  Mark & Ponder: Moroni 10:4
Scripture of the Day:
“As he thinketh in his heart, so is he.” (Proverbs 23:7)
Thought for the day:
“The great overall struggle in the world today is, as it has always been, for souls of men.
Every soul is personally engaged in the struggle, and he makes his fight with what is in
his mind.  In the final analysis the battleground is, for each individual, within himself.
Inevitably he gravitates toward the subjects of his thoughts.” (Marion G. Romney

My new Scripture plan 2012

It's NOT TOO LATE TO START!

Finish a year from the day you started...

Read the scriptures in 365 days! It only takes about 15-20 minutes a day and it will change your life!

 

I have loved the 40 day plan to read the Book of Mormon and I am just a few days from finishing.  today I found this plan to read all the scriptures in a year. This blog. has all the information that you need.  It does not have reading for leap year so I can catch up one day then.  So I am only one day behind if I start today.  wish me luck.