O Holy Night...

O holy night, the stars are brightly shining;
It is the night of the dear Savior’s birth!
Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope, the weary soul rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born!
O night, O holy night, O night divine!
Led by the light of faith serenely beaming,
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming,
Here came the wise men from Orient land.
The King of kings lay thus in lowly manger,
In all our trials born to be our Friend!
He knows our need—to our weakness is no stranger.
Behold your King; before Him lowly bend!
Behold your King; before Him lowly bend!
Truly He taught us to love one another;
His law is love and His Gospel is peace.
Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother
And in His Name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
Let all within us praise His holy Name!
Christ is the Lord! O praise His name forever!
His pow’r and glory evermore proclaim!
His pow’r and glory evermore proclaim!

Merry Christmas

Love Jake, Nicole, Cory and baby Kellin

GIVE THANKS ALWAYS...

I am sitting here in my kitchen and the aroma of Thanksgiving dinner is surrounding all of my senses. Because of Jakes work schedule we are eating early and at my house. This is a first for me having Thanksgiving dinner in my own home, But I am thankful that my family will be together for dinner. I wanted to say out loud (or write) some things I am thankful for…

~My Heavenly Father and Savior Jesus Christ who have given me EVERYTHING in my life!!

~My VERY handsome funny talented husband who i just happen to LOVE like CRAZY with ALL my heart

~My two beautiful happy healthy children Cory and Kellin who ARE my life

~My beautiful Mother, my Amazing Father who have always taught me so much and have been such wonderful examples to me (even if I don't always follow)

~My Rambunctious handsome little brothers Danny Boy Keith Tyrell Jared and Garrett they have given me many adventures

~ My extended family even though they are just as near and dear to me as my own flesh and blood. Mom Dad who are the best in-laws anyone could ask for and who i enjoy being with just as much as my own parents Ben Cory and my best friend Molli who I MISS like crazy and her sweet little family(even Larry)

~The Gospel of Jesus Christ

~The roof over my head the clothes on my back and the food in my belly

~ and Last but not least the delicious feast i will be devouring on the morrow…

I Know That My Redeemer Lives!

{Photo from Google images- photography by Mark Mabry}

I Love my Savior Jesus Christ and all he has done for me. This Hymn brings peace to my soul!

“I know that my Redeemer lives, What comfort this sweet Sentence Gives! He lives, he lives who once was dead, he lives my ever living Head. He lives to bless me with his love. He lives to plead for me above. He lives my hungry soul to feed. He lives to bless in time of need.

He lives to grant me rich supply. He Lives to guide me with his eye.He lives to comfort me when faint. He lives to hear my souls complaint. He lives to silence all my fears. He lives to wipe away my tears. He lives to calm my troubled heart. He lives all blessings to impart.

He lives my kind wise Heavenly Friend. He lives and loves me to the end. He lives, and while he lives I’ll sing. He lives, my Prophet Priest and king. He lives and grants me daily breath. He lives, and I shall conquer death. He lives my mansion to prepare. He lives to bring me safely there.

He Lives! All glory to his name! He lives, My Savior, still the same. Oh, sweet the joy this sentence gives: “I know that my Redeemer Lives!” He lives! All glory to his name! he lives, my Savior still the same. Oh, sweet the joy this sentence gives: “I know that my Redeemer lives!”

This is a really neat video most of you have probably already seen it but I love the pictures by Mark Mabry “Reflections of Christ"

How Do you Sum up over a week spent in the mountains?

   
Well I think that about does it!

We enjoyed spending time in Eagar, we laughed, we cried, we slept, and we ate… a lot
We enjoyed the cool crisp air,spotlighting elk, blowing bubbles, baseball in the front yard, and not so much the wind.
Our testimonies grew! We were reminded of how important it is to live this life to its fullest, embrace the gospel and love our families!

motherhood...

i think all babies are beautiful... if i could i would have a million of them. i am learning quickly that each child is uniquely different, even brothers can be almost opposite.
in my lefetime i have had many jobs, and carried out a few callings in the church. but none has been more challenging or more rewarding then my calling to be a mother.
President David o McKay Said
“[The] ability and willingness properly to rear children, the gift to love, and eagerness … to express it in soul development, make motherhood the noblest office or calling in the world. She who can paint a masterpiece or write a book that will influence millions deserves the admiration and the plaudits of mankind; but she who rears successfully a family of healthy, beautiful sons and daughters, whose influence will be felt through generations to come, … deserves the highest honor that man can give, and the choicest blessings of God”

i know i am far from being even a great mother but i have many wonderful examples in my own life. my mother is amazing. she is and continues to be an example to me! she has endured much and has shown me time and time again of the importance of faith. my mother-in-law is also a great example to me and i am greatful to her and for all the things she has tought me in the past 4 years. i love them both!
i hope i can live up to the blessings that I have recieved and will recieve from being a mother.

Our Freedoms are at STAKE!!

As I sit here in San Diego on vacation with Family, My very Freedoms are being negotiated thousands of miles away in Washington! I LOVE my country I LOVE the Constitution and I LOVE my Freedom! I am very passionate about my beliefs and America, but I often keep these to myself as to not create "conflict" or offend anyone. But I think its time to start standing up for what so many men and women die for, I think its time to start standing up for what our Founding Fathers belived in, and I think its time to start standing up for what is RIGHT!!!
I have been kind of active in recieveing emails from the Stop the Abortion Mandate. Just today I recieved this one I copied nad pasted it to my blog so that I could share it with as many people possible. Please read it! and Try and take action. What is going in Congress as I type is killing America! And it needs to be stopped! 
For more information on current events and whats going on in our country check out http://www.glennbeck.com/ 
Also read this wonderful talk by Elder Russell M Ballard {Talk}

Thanks for reading!!!


{Last week, you and more than 36,000 other people participated in what the Washington Post described as a "massive webcast" -- the historic Stop the Abortion Mandate web event. The replay of that inspiring webcast is online at:
http://www.StopTheAbortionMandate.com


More than 100,000 letters and e-mails have already been sent to Congress because of your actions in response to the webcast and the actions of others associated with organizations making up the Stop the Abortion Mandate coalition.


Reporting on the webcast, U.S. News & World Report documented: "In the last few days, Christian conservatives have quickly organized themselves into a coalition opposing the inclusion of abortion coverage in President Obama's proposed public healthcare plan."


The Washington Post reported: "If the organization and strident words during the webcast are any indication, the anti-abortion tide that is rising against President Obama's health care plan may shape up to be a sizable force in coming weeks."


Bottom-line: YOU ARE MAKING AN IMPACT, and we have a real shot at stopping this abortion mandate! But the battle is far from over.






**BREAKING NEWS**
Last night, the House Energy and Commerce Committee passed a pro-abortion amendment which would force abortion into the public plan and force YOU to fund abortion through your tax dollars. After passage of the pro-abortion amendment, the Committee then went on to defeat a bi-partisan pro-life amendment.


Today, there will be another vote when an amendment will be offered in committee to prevent taxpayer funding of abortion. This amendment could be the last chance to prevent the abortion mandate before the vote goes to floor of the House of Representatives. And, if you've been following the news, you know that
things are changing almost hourly here in Washington. Health care "compromises" are being proposed that
would do nothing to stop the abortion mandate and there is a slim possibility that a full vote in the Senate could happen prior to their recess next week. With all the confusion and rapid changes, one thing is clear -- this abortion mandate must be stopped. Your action is needed TODAY to stop the largest abortion expansion since Roe v. Wade!


**ACTION ITEM**
Even if you have already sent letters and e-mails and made calls, it is URGENT that you call the Washington office and district office of your Representative and two Senators TODAY with one clear message:
"KEEP ABORTION OUT OF HEALTH CARE! Any health care proposal or bill MUST explicitly and permanently prohibit any use of taxpayer funds for abortion or health plans that pay for abortion, and MUST
explicitly and permanently prohibit abortion from being a mandated service."
Look up the phone numbers for your Senators:
http://www.StopTheAbortionMandate.com/senators

Look up the phone numbers for your Representative:

http://www.StopTheAbortionMandate.com/representatives


The phone number for the switchboard of Congress is: 202-224-3121
Please make these calls today if at all possible -- countless lives are at stake!
Stop The Abortion Mandate coalition http://www.StopTheAbortionMandate.com}