"It’s way harder to cling to your beliefs 98% of the time than it is to do it 100% of the time."

(quote from an advertising article; could be applied to many facets of life.)

Not to be mistaken for my life

A good message done in an entertaining (albeit a little too realistic) way.

Feasting upon the word

Aidan is my boy who hates to read. Hates it. He was the one who didn't want to go to seminary but reluctantly said he would give it a try. I was worried he would quit after the first day. I walk into the kitchen tonight and see this! I had to take a picture to capture the moment. My heart is filled with joy. I'm so grateful for his seminary teacher who not only keeps it interesting enough for my boy that he now chooses to go to seminary but inspires him enough to feast upon the word.

What makes a mother happy? Seeing her sons up and dressed for school by the time she gets out of bed.

If you've ever watched a Dora episode in your life, you have to watch this.

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Do as I Say and Not as I Do

Fulfilling a Mother's Dream on Father's Day

The second you realize you are going to be a parent, you start imagining the different milestones that you're going to experience. Visions of first steps, teaching them how to ride a bike, and wonderful family vacations where everyone gets along dance through your head. As a Mormon mother, my list also includes other milestones for my sons like their first day in nursery (a day that many young parents look forward to), baptisms, and serving missions. 

Connor recently turned 16 which allows a worthy young man to be ordained as a Priest in the Aaronic Priesthood. One of the Priest's duties is to bless the sacrament before the Deacons, (12-13 year old young men who have been ordained as such), pass the sacrament to the members in the congregation. 

This past Sunday, Connor blessed the sacrament for the first time with his father by his side and his younger brother standing in front of them waiting to pass it. It was a wonderful sight for a mother to see. My heart was full of joy and still is whenever I think about it. 

I thank my Heavenly Father for blessing me with three worthy Priesthood holders in my home. 

War Horse

We are watching the movie War Horse. We recognize some of the actors from other movies. Aidan says,"A werewolf, a god, and Sherlock...the new Avengers!"

(werewolf is Lupen from Harry Potter
god is Loki from The Avengers
Sherlock Holmes from the British series Sherlock)

Guess who's in town

Three Little Pigs

Watch this video. Great twist to a classic story for an ad.

Survival

Keeping busy helps you from dwelling on things that would make you upset or angry.

What do our families think we do at McMillan?

Lessons Learned

Don't leave your cell phone in your back pocket when you go to the washroom.

3D Madness

Incredible life-like 3D art.

It was a break

Have you ever purposely slowed down your hectic life for a month, fully enjoyed it, really needed it, then at the end of the break felt that you were behind on everything and maybe you should have started getting back into the swing of things a week or two ago.

That's how I'm feeling now.