Friday, November 7, 2008

Just a thought...

I was with a great group of girls last night when our conversation turned to the latest news of the passing of both Proposition 8 in CA and 102 here in AZ. We were all happy with the outcome, but with that came all the back fire towards the church in the form of commercials and protests at temples for supporting these propositions.
My friend found this quote that was given in 1978 by Elder Neal A. Maxwell and when I read it I couldn't help but think how it pertains to our situation today and how blessed we are to have prophets and apostles on this earth to guide us and our families.

""Make no mistake about it, brothers and sisters, in the months and years ahead, events are likely to require each member to decide whether or not he will follow the First Presidency. Members will find it more difficult to halt longer between two opinions.President Marion G. Romney said, many years ago, that he had 'never hesitated to follow the counsel of the Authorities of the Church even though it crossed my social, professional or political life.'This is hard doctrine, but it is particularly vital doctrine in a society which is becoming more wicked. In short, brothers and sisters, not being ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ includes not being ashamed of the prophets of Jesus Christ. . . .Your discipleship may see the time when such religious convictions are discounted. . . Resistance to abortion will be seen as primitive. Concern over the institution of the family will be viewed as untrendy and unenlightened.... Before the ultimate victory of the forces of righteousness, some skirmishes will be lost. Even in these, however, let us leave a record so that the choices are clear, letting others do as they will in the face of prophetic counsel. There will also be times, happily, when a minor defeat seems probable, but others will step forward, having been rallied to rightness by what we do.We will know the joy, on occasion, of having awakened a slumbering majority of the decent people of all races and creeds which was, till then, unconscious of itself. Jesus said that when the fig trees put forth their leaves,'summer is nigh.'Thus warned that summer is upon us, let us not then complain of the heat."Elder Neal A. Maxwell, "Meeting the Challenges of Today," BYU Devotional, October 10, 1978

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Moderation in all things?

There is much to be said for the wise council of moderation in all things, but I am sad to report that this month we chose to learn the hard way, starting with Breckan. Breckan has a slight lotion obsession. He has discovered a new found love of soft and supple skin and decided his after bath application is no longer sufficient.
At least he smelled good! (and so did the carpet :)
Next is my obsession lately.....


I can't get enough of these. Anyone who knows me knows I'm usually a CANDY girl, but now I have a love for all things SALTY! Which leads me to my next problem....
WARNING- This image may be disturbing for all you haters of feet....




The dreaded pregnancy CANKLE.
Next is Lance's obsession which is quickly spreading to our three young boys,
MOTORCYCLES.
Now some of you might be wondering how this can truly be an obsession when he sold the only motorcycle he owned. This is the sad reality when two obsessions collide- His need to have a motorcycle and his internal battle to SAVE every penny that crosses his path. So he is stuck torturing himself by looking but not buying.
Well, this weekend he took the boys to the University of Phoenix Stadium for the big bike show and they LOVED it! Who needs Disney Land?



Making Grandpa Burnham proud!


The boys even got to race bikes on a track. Dallin came home asking if he could take the peddles off his bike too!





Last but not least is Halloween.... no moderation involved.


We had so much fun. We had a potluck, trunk-or-treat, trick-or-treating and a big Halloween Bash (thanks Jessica :) It was busy, but SO fun! I think I have learned my lesson though and will try to follow the wise council....until Thanksgiving!