the girls & i enjoyed the sweetest FHE late this afternoon. we had a delightful little picnic on the mesa temple grounds.
we packed up "special treats" that i {very rarely} buy [lunchables & capri suns]....{+ baby carrots for good measure} & chilled together on a blanket among the peaceful, beautiful green grass, daffodils & pansies.
we worked a homemade temple puzzle & talked about how families can be together forever. the girls colored temple printables on clipboards for our hard-working daddy. we went to the visitors center to see the christus & watched a short presentation about families.
i managed to snap this [semi-lame] picture before my camera battery died. [story of my life.] but it's okay, because i'm pretty sure my heart captured this sweet memory.
honestly, this fieldtrip was just what i needed. my current angie-worries were calmed & my testimony was strengthened.
the temple brought that amazing perspective that it always, [always] does & reminded me of what is most important in my life.
as we were leaving, chloe said, "i can feel jesus in my heart."
re: my last post, [i just wanted to say] thank you for such encouraging & thoughtful comments: *whether on the blog, fb, in person, or via text. means the world to me to have such a sweet support system in my life.
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in other news, mr. miyagi is really hating life lately. {see above picture}
i've come to the conclusion that i take life way too seriously. and people too literally.
and i'm learning that this tends to get in the way of me living the authentic, independent, self-sufficient, charitable, colorful, happy life i strive to live everyday.
i go in phases where i'm better at gracefully handling random situations & then i ebb a little & fall apart.
so: here's to creating a new-found caliber of angie-lightheartedness.
*working harder to have the spirit, rather than my feelings, guide my choices. *developing thicker skin against comments & opinions that pierce my sensitive soul. *taking situations & people that i need to with a grain of salt. *avoiding gossiping/venting-like the plague. *facing my day with optimism & gratitude. *solving problems with the lord & having faith that he can heal, help, and make right. *seeking for opportunities to serve
a smart man [my dad] once said, "life is an adventure to be enjoyed, not a problem to be solved."
when i leave this life, i want to say just that- i enjoyed it. i had joy.
i feel joy daily, but i want to immerse myself in it & not get hung up on random worries/fears.
i'm absolutely [done] spending my time worried about who's going to judge me & why. or who thinks i've gained too much weight. or who thinks i'm a flake. or whether i am ever going to be able to afford nice things. or who got the blessing i feel like i "deserved." or who has wronged me in the past.
*that is all self-serving worry, and i'm going [no where] with it.
i am who i am & more importantly I KNOW who i am. i know i'm doing my very best with this stewardship god has gifted me. i am celebrating my own individuality because that is what i was entrusted with. i continually fall short, but i know that i have heavenly help.
life is really good. and it's time to really, really believe it.
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ps: what helps you to REALLY enjoy life?
pps: grapes had nothing to do with this post. i just thought they were happy.
daddy cranked some sara bareilles via pandora. the girlies sported their jammies + purple tutus that aunt heidi made them. and it was dance party time.
it was highly entertaining. i love love love my crazy kids.
i’ve been absolutely terrified every moment of my life - and i’ve never let it keep me from doing a single thing i wanted to do. georgia o’keefe *found it here:)
k, so, i've posted these leftover kits from past randoms... so check out my etsy shop if you feel so inclined! $5 a pop. :)
also: i'm doing my regular & super-fun/ monthly workshop at scrapbooks etc. [photo frenzy] on february 24th from 6-8 pm. i'd [sososo] love to see anyone who can make it! it's $23 & we do 3 double spreads. sign up @ www.scrapbooks-etc.com or call 480-854-2303. here's a sneak peek @ one of the layouts we'll be doing:
and lastly: i'm gonna start taking on a little custom work too! totally spread the word if you know anyone who is interested. i charge $15/hour + the cost of product. [a layout takes about an hour.] if you know anyone who is looking for simple, angie-style scrapbooking, have 'em drop me a line!
wanna buy this fridge? about 2 years old....immaculate condition....pretty standard style but works great! [14.4 cu ft] $150/firm on price. pick up asap. email me! angieinpink@gmail.com
ps: i'm on one of my clean sweep kicks [feeling claustrophobic] so i might be posting random garage sale type items for sale. ♥
♥ baking day yesterday ♥ a no-kids cozy & sweet night @ home with my valentine ♥ some crafting ♥ being spoiled with gifts & goodies & outfits & babysitting from our families ♥ a special little lunch w/ ♥-shaped pizza ♥ traditional dollar-spot surprises in their mailboxes ♥ preschool valentine's party, sugar, sugar, and sugar ♥ and lots & lots of smiles, hugs & love
what i want to give my family & friends [you!] this year for valentine's day is my commitment to be better & try harder.
i love my dear ones so much...especially my little troop of 4 & mine/myron's families.
i really want to develop a purer love...days filled with service, frank forgiveness, and seeking the very best in everyone.
i feel extremely humbled/blessed that we have such giving, generous family & friends...and my greatest desire is to {somehow} return the favor & become a more charitable wife, mommy, sister, daughter, ward family member, co-worker, visiting teacher & friend.
my goal/inspiration:
i [sincerely] love you all! ♥ happy valentine's day!
