This is our latest attepmt at a family picture. Sometimes Ariel writes us notes early in the morning or when we are taking our Sunday afternoon nap. This one says "Sorry Annika got hurt. Just Kidding."
I totally want to give her this developmental spelling test to see what level she's on. Just looking at this note she seems to be a good speller! She got all the sounds in, so that's telling. Ok, turning the teacher off now..
I really will take a family picture of you guys next time we see you!
Heather, I like your blog! Great pictures . . . it's so fun to see how you are all doing. I can't believe how big the girls are getting, and yes, Dallin IS gorgeous! Love, Carrie
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
-Marianne Williamson
“And now here is my secret, a very simple secret; it is only with the heart that one can see rightly, what is essential is invisible to the eye.”
-Antoine de Saint-Exupery
We need always to ask what we are doing to our spirit. Is the divine within us being nurtured, or do our actions prevent the Spirit from becoming the predominant force in our lives? -Kathleen H. Hughes
I am a mother of 5 children under the age of 9. I graduated from BYU with a Linguistics major and Russian and TESL minors. I went to grad school there to get my TESOL certificate and taught English as a second language for a few years until I transitioned to being a full-time mom. My family and I recently moved to Pennsylvania from Utah and we are getting used to living in this new place. My husband is from Ukraine and is enjoying his career designing spinal implants and other medical devices. I really enjoy blogging because it helps me stay in touch with family and friends and is a nice outlet for me to express myself, and reflect on my children's development. I really appreciate and welcome comments to my blog.
How can I remember to see the best in people and give them the benefit of the doubt, in the moment that I am upset with them? Maybe a better question is how do I stop from getting upset so easily, but also not being apathetic? How do I become one of those people who is calm and content, and knows just what to say to help others?
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That is hilarious that Ariel knows how to use "just kidding". It's very nice that she leaves you notes too. Are you saving some of them?
Ariel is so funny!
I totally want to give her this developmental spelling test to see what level she's on. Just looking at this note she seems to be a good speller! She got all the sounds in, so that's telling. Ok, turning the teacher off now..
I really will take a family picture of you guys next time we see you!
Heather,
I like your blog! Great pictures . . . it's so fun to see how you are all doing. I can't believe how big the girls are getting, and yes, Dallin IS gorgeous!
Love, Carrie
I have fun coming to your blog Heather. It's a great way to stay in touch when you don't see people as often as you would like to.
Your newest family photo is great. I like it. I can't believe how long Ariel's hair is now. It's so cute.
I hope all is well with you and your family.
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