Stuff Mormon Moms Say

Happy 2012

I guess since it's a new year, it wouldn't hurt to try to get this blog up and running again. I've always been a very avid journal-er, and forget how good it makes me feel to keep a record of life's events.

As I look around me, I've come to realize I've been blessed beyond measure. I remember as friends of mine left on missions, (over ten years ago!) they all started to repeat a saying as they gave their farewell talks. They would say, "I'm so grateful to be standing where I'm standing, and seeing what I'm seeing." In all the different places we stand, seeing all the different things we see, I hope we can be constantly learning, constantly growing, and consistently working toward new goals that will help us to shake off the things we need to change about ourselves and develop new qualities that help make us who we would like to become. In any circumstances, I hope we can all be grateful to be "standing where [we are] standing and seeing what [we are] seeing.

As for me, I've been thinking a lot lately about what qualities I'd like to develop. One of the big ones for me is compassion/sympathy. It is so easy to spit out an "I'm so sorry," or a "That is just so sad," or an "Is there anything I can do for you?" We all know how to go through the motions of giving service and being concerned for others... because that's we should do. But I wonder how many of us struggle to really connect the emotion/heart of it with the action. That's what I am hoping to improve on this year. I want to do and say the things I do and say because I really feel it deep down. To some degree, I do feel it already. But I guess you could say I'd like to feel it deeper than I do. So there you go. 152 insights to my SOUL. (You've Got Mail is one of my favorite movies.)

The other thing I've been thinking about is how important it is to find joy in small things. I want to pass these things down to my children so they learn early to appreciate things that make them happy. I've seen this quote all over the place, lately. Almost like it's been yelling at me. But it's a message I needed to hear. No sense in sitting here wondering why everyone else seems to get to do the things I wish I were doing.

Macy's Blessing Day & Other Happenings...

Noah started FIRST GRADE! This is a quick shot of him that I took AFTER school, so he was totally pooped. He really enjoyed it, though it might not appear that way in this photo! :) He's been such a sweet boy and I think he will do just fine this year!

This shot is just to show you one of my favorite things about Miss Macy Face... she has the most delicate hands.

Macy is almost three months old! We had delayed her blessing day in hopes that my mom would be able to be present! So, we finally were able to do it at her house! Uncle Jimmy made a surprise appearance, so that was exciting, too! My mom bought the dress, and Aunt Tara gave her the shoes. She looked like a little princess. I have never felt so full of joy and gratitude for my sweet kids. Macy has been the icing on the cake. My cheeks are literally sore every day from smiling at this sweet little bug and making her smile & giggle. Even though we thought she would be our brown-eyed girl, she's got big blue eyes! I can't get enough of her!!

Grandpa & Grandma Churchill

Grammy & Grandad Kempton

These sweet smiles keep me going!

And I can't forget about my funny, handsome little Cole Bug!

Stay Calm... a new post!

Hi everyone (or anyone, if you haven't given up hope on checking this blog...)

I'm wondering if I even still remember how to do this!

It's been a crazy summer! I can't believe it's already over. Macy was born, my mom went into the hospital, Emma got married, Granny Cardon passed away, and many other things in between. It's been a momentous Summer, to say the least. I've been able to grab some shots here and there. I won't even try to get them chronologically correct, but here are a few photos. I hope everyone is doing well.

Macy June joined our family on May 26th weighing in at 9 lbs. 8 oz. & 22 inches.

2 months old!

I am so in love with this sweet girl. She has brightened up our lives!

Macy's cousin, Leah Marie joined the family 6 days earlier on May 20th!

Cole, Easton and Noah at Emma's wedding reception.

Is this thing on? Testing, testing...

Hi.
Yes, I'm still alive.
Yes, I have pictures to share.
Yes, we are still renovating the new house.
Yes, I will post some pictures of the projects we are working on.
Yes, my boys are growing a TON!
Can't wait to update this bad boy.
Hope all of you are doing well.
Have a great day!
Katie

You Gotta Clip

Hey Everybody. This is my latest music video. I'm actually submitting it for a contest. Feel free to share it, since they are also looking at the number of views it gets! I know I'm a dork, but it was fun, and heck, I love coupons as you know.

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