Bits of Happy

Do you ever find that some of the most random things can just bring a smile to your face? Here are a few of my favorite things ... for today (I'm a fickle gal).

Fish in Our Pond
We have about 25-30 fish right now. This is a photo of their feeding frenzy. They are just so fun and peaceful to watch.


Chancey Sitting in the Flowers
I have no idea why he likes to lay in these flowers, but every time I go out to pull weeds or work in the pool area, he just lounges. Such a cutie!



Challenge Accepted
The challenge for our craft group this last month was the "shadow box". I was stuck for a long time because it was to be something for our own homes. I do better when I think I will be giving my creations away. Anyway, this is our family "mantra" this year. So I thought I'd include all the big things that we're focusing our goals on. The top left corner is my Young Women's medallion that I earned as a teen (Aubrey is just starting the Personal Progress program at church with the goal to earn her own), top right are little tokens of college graduation, bottom left is a plaque of a missionary (note there is both Elder and Sister - just in case), and the bottom right is a medal to symbolize the Eagle Scout award. And, of course, the whole point of any of our goals is to return to our Heavenly Father, thus the picture of the temple.

I hadn't thought this message meant much to the kids since I didn't have anything up to remind them. But just last week when Brandon was telling me about some things that were happening at school, he said, "it just goes to show that decisions really do determine destiny". I don't know if everyone is getting it, but it made it's mark on one kid's brain this year. (small victory dance)

Judgment Day - Are You Prepared?

Ok, I know I am not watching enough commercial TV when I totally miss a big event like this. May 21, 2011 is "Judgment Day", you know, the big Rapture. How do you decorate for a holiday like that?? How did I miss this? Did you know about this???

So, I'm torn. The radio spot I just heard told me that the Bible says it pretty clearly that the date is May 21, 2011. (I went to the website they were advertising, and it never says WHERE the date is laid out, but after "5 years of tireless study", this guy has decided on this date.) Now, I've read the entire Bible, both old and new Testament, and I've never seen that passage. I admit, I'm surely no expert on the Bible, but I've always gone with this way of thinking: Mark 13:32.

So, practically speaking, do I worry and get my food storage taken care of ... I mean, I do have 3 days to prepare! Or do I blow it off cuz we won't be needing it afterall. How important is it to do that extra load of laundry at this point??? So many projects that I've been putting off can just be left undone, right?!

I was counting on the date in December (according to the Mayan calendar) since I won't have to worry about holiday shopping this year, but could still enjoy the holiday lights. This blows my whole push for Brian to get more lights on the house this year.

I'm being rather sarcastic and rude here, but this is why I love knowing there is a living prophet on the Earth today. That he spoke just recently of the temples being built and the progress of the Lord's work. I feel at peace in a crazy world. While I probably shouldn't poke too much fun at these people who are crying "the world is ending", I will continue to prepare myself and my family to become who we have been asked to become.

And, if you're still around in 3 days, Happy May 21st!