All About the Argyles

This man gave another amazing talk at General Conference and I spent some time studying it today.  I loved everything he had to say.   Here is a link if you want to read it for yourself. There was a part that caught my attention and made me do a little more research.  Elder Oaks said,  "In many countries and cultures (1) the traditional family of a married mother and father and children is coming to be the exception rather than the rule, (2) the pursuit of a career instead of marriage and the bearing of children is an increasing choice of many young women, and  (3) the role and perceived necessity of fathers is diminishing. " I googled "Statistics on children of single parent households" and a web site popped up called "FATHERHOOD. ORG." that had some really interesting statistics about children who live in single parent homes. If you want to see for yourself, here is a link . And before you think I am being judgmental, please kn...

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf When I was young, falling and getting up seemed to be one and the same motion. Over the years, however, I have come to the unsettling conclusion that the laws of physics have changed—and not to my advantage. Not long ago I was skiing with my 12-year-old grandson. We were enjoying our time together when I hit an icy spot and ended up making a glorious crash landing on a steep slope. I tried every trick to stand up, but I couldn’t—I had fallen, and I couldn’t get up. I felt fine physically, but my ego was a bit bruised. So I made sure that my helmet and goggles were in place, since I much preferred that other skiers not recognize me. I could imagine myself sitting there helplessly as they skied by elegantly, shouting a cheery, “Hello, Brother Uchtdorf!” I began to wonder what it would take to rescue me. That was when my grandson came to my side. I told him what had happened, but he didn’t seem very interested in my explanations of...

 Sunday afternoon treat making.eating is a favorite thing around here.   They really enjoyed these oreo mini cheesecakes.  Brady was proud to say he eats boogers.  I'm such a weird mom that I got these for him.  General Conference was fantastic.   Totally filled my bucket and got some great talks and quotes to ponder/study for the next few months.  Tanner said goodbye to a dear friend for two years.  Elder Austin Jetton will be serving a fulltime two year mission for our church in Reno, NV.  That means Tanner is next.....  Yes, it's true.  one day we had to break out sweaters and hot chocolate.  But only one day. Then we were back to the 70s.  Fall in Texas is Heavenly.   Winding up the football/ cheer season.  Saw this on facebook and laughed.  a few of our parents might need to see this.  Spent a day at the Big Orange Pumpkin Patch in Celina with Lindsey,...

To be honest, there is not a talk of Elder Uchtdorf's that I don't love.  But I am NOT a very patient person.  I have to work at it.  Alot.  Having five children has helped a little.  This talk has helped even more.  I have read it atleast 25 times all the while repeating the mantra, "Continue in Patience".  Please watch the video! It's only 2.42 and it is well worth it. President Dieter F. Uchtdorf Waiting Can Be Hard Waiting can be hard. Children know it, and so do a dults. We live in a world offering fast food, instant messaging, on-demand movies, and immediate answers to the most trivial or profound questions. We don’t like to wait. Some even feel their blood pressure rise when their line at the grocery store moves slower than those around them. Patience—the ability to put our desires on hold for a time—is a precious and rare virtue. We want what we want, and we want it now. Therefore, the very idea of patience may seem unpleasant ...