A Few Things & New Year's

Stacie and Merritt stopped by on their way up to Utah today. We are right off the I-17. Come visit! We're lonely! While they were here, their little boy, MJ used our bathroom. Sam enjoyed watching, and even told Stacie that he wanted to try to use the "big boy potty."
I was busy holding Mollie so Stacie helped Sam out. (like my blurred censoring of the picture?) It really does take a village.

The low this morning was -18 degrees. Seriously I didn't think that was possible. I have been cold all day, and just took a bath to try and warm up. I noticed that the water looked a little cloudy as it was coming out of the faucet, but I didn't realize just how cloudy it actually was until I got out. It looked like I was bathing in a lake! Gross. (and no the dirt was not from me.)


Well here we are at 2011. Here is my theme for the year. It's a verse I read last night from the Book of Mormon. Ether 3:19: "...and he had faith no longer, for he knew, nothing doubting." That is the kind of faith I want to reach for this year. Our lives are unstable in many ways right now, and I want to know in my heart, not just hope, that all will work out as long as I trust in the Lord and keep His commandments.

In other news, I have found some sweet kids to watch for some income! We met the family yesterday. A cute little boy (age 4) and girl (age 2). I will have them Mondays-Wednesdays starting a week from Monday. I am very excited about this. I feel peace about this decision. I hope Sam learns to love his new playmates and that this will be a positive influence in our lives. I truly feel like this will not only help out a little bit with money, but also help us to get connected here in Flagstaff. Moving to a new place is hard, but being proactive helps.

The End.