Belief

I believe in Jesus Christ. I want to follow Him. I think anyone who knows about Jesus, who learns about Him, could not help but love Him! Whenever I learn about Jesus I want to be like Him. I want to have that strength of character. During his time on earth he was perfect in every way.  Even though I belong to his church in this life I will continue to sin, continue to be my imperfect self; but Jesus is my defender. He suffered specifically for me so I wouldn't be condemned, but can live forever and be happy. I think it's enough for him that I believe in him and try. And I do believe in him. How is it possible that He knows me so well? Yet I feel He is my friend. It's hard for me to describe what is in my heart, but here are a few videos and I think, watching them, it's easy to understand what I mean.









More here:

http://www.lds.org/bible-videos/videos?lang=eng

Daylight Savings

Okay just in case someone out there was worried about me, since daylight savings it's like a light came on that was turned off in January and I feel so much better about life. 

I had the most amazing Spring break. Having the kids home with nowhere to go and nothing to do was like a dream come true. It was only a few days before we were off travelling for Easter but they were a special few days. I had the kids help with the laundry and housework and then they would play and play. The first day we went to the park for hours. The second day we went on a little adventure downtown and the third and fourth day we had playdates with friends. But I have to say my favorite moments are when they just play together happily for hours.

Here they are being plants, growing in the sunlight. I thought it was a brilliant game and I don't think I could like these kids more than I did in this moment, looking over at them.

For some reason whenever my kids paint I feel like I need to take a picture. It is just beautiful, every time!

Here we are on our way downtown. It was a wonderful day of freedom! Afton would look at people on the train until they looked back and then flash them a smile exactly like the one below. We got a lot of attention.

First we met Dad for lunch downtown. 

Then we walked down Stephen Avenue, an adventure in itself, to the Glenbow Museum.

 

The kids' favorite part was the big crystal in the centre of the staircase and the rocks. That used to be one of my favorite parts too.

Putting money in the armour.

The tent of zombies, as my kids call this one.

Heading to Nana and Grandma's house is always exciting. I look forward to my Mom's Easter egg hunts and this year was no exception. I only wish my kids were big enough to appreciate the poems my mom would write leading from one clue to the next!  :)

THE LOOT!!

Nana also gave a wonderful Easter lesson to the kids. I think Lucas is really beginning to understand the concept of the resurrection:

Grandma's house was a blast as always. Afton's first time on the climbing wall!

Jesse can make it all the way to the top by himself.

And of course the hot tub.

Not sure why Jesse always looks like he's in pain in posed pictures but I think it's because it actually does cause him pain to sit still for a period of time. He really does have the most beautiful, amazing smile and one day I'll capture it in a photo! :)