The list, in order

I've always been a list person when it comes to my consistent tasks. I like lists, I respond well to them. Until I realized that my list-making skill was only used when the tasks had piled up and I NEEDed to get things done.

I had recently finished listening to S. Michael Wilcox's 'House of' series about the Temple, and the fourth installment was called 'House of Order.' He spoke about how when things are in order, you don't get distracted by the clutter or feel like everything is too much.

At work, I'm incredibly organized. I have a master calendar, a to-do list, and projects to occupy my down-town.

At home, I'm lacking, as am I in Church sometimes.

Therefore, I made my own personal chore chart so that I can be accountable for what I'm doing and not doing in my home. I've also put myself on a scripture study schedule, to which one hour each night.

I've began keeping a journal to help encourage my scripture study, and I'm hoping to improve my spiritual health with consistency.

We will see what happens.

My first car!

After weeks of research and anxiety, I finally got my own car! A cute little 2011 Chevy Aveo in silver :) I promptly named him Sheldon, after Sheldon Cooper from the Big Bang Theory, and after spending ALL AFTERNOON doing paperwork, it was done! I immediately went up to Donald's to show the kids.

Sheldon from the right

Sheldon from the left

Kate testing the driver's seat

Max couldn't be left out either!

My boy and Me

Sandra's Wedding

So, my good friend from DC, Sandra Hanselman, got married today. A few weeks ago, she called to tell me, and asked me to be a bridesmaid. Of course I said yes! I went to her sealing this morning, my very first one! I had such a wonderful experience :)

Steve and Sandra

Another bride had this cute bouquet made entirely of antique brooches

The bride and her bridesmaids

So beautiful!

Kate's Almost-Birthday

My sweet little cousin Kate will be 4 on Friday, so we decided to have an early birthday party for her yesterday.

Mom and Olivia

Kailani, Max, Kate and Madden

Mom putting a hat on Olivia

Max and Kate with their chocolate turnovers

Kate and Max

Max

Lately...

...I've be SO lazy when it comes to my blog. I'm going to attempt to remedy that problem. Here are some updates:

Sunday: Kaci's Homecoming!

Me, Skylar and Kari and Kaci's open house

Me and Kari

Tuesday: Mindy's Wedding!

Me and the very beautiful Mindy Hunter Moore! Isn't she gorgeous?

Wednesday: Squirrel hunting and Candy-Bombing Adam's room

This is the squirrel that is living beneath our porch, he almost looks like a cat!

Adam's room after a good 2.5 hours of ribbon-tying

Kendal trying to grab some candy

Adam's poster

The culprits :)

 Friday: Chilling at Erica's

I love Er's and Em's kids