Awaken

 Trichelle invited me to another great seminar.  This one is similar to Limitless but I enjoyed it more.  Gerald use to be involved in Limitless and that's where my girls met him.  Both of my girls really connected to Gerald when they met him at Limitless.  Gerald decided to start this conference because he wanted to focus on different things.  This conference was more spiritual and I felt so love and got to really know so many others that were there.  I had a great time being with my cute daughter and TJ too because they are awesome.  At this seminar we were taught many tools that help us change our way of thinking.  I really dug inside myself a few times and liked what I learned.

The speakers were awesome and were all in alignment with each other in what they taught.  It just went hand in hand with the other speakers.  One speaker got me thinking about how I judge and why I let something she said try to offend me.  I quickly worked through the "why's" and moved on and enjoyed her presentation and seriously felt a love and connection for her.  I thanked her after and she gave me a nice hug.  One thing I thought was "We All Rock Our Journey".  Every one of us is doing our absolute best and we are all on such different journey's.  There really shouldn't be any negative judgement.  I was able to really see the greatness in these people and they saw it in me.  We shared the "greatness I see in you" a lot.  

I demonstrated breaking the arrow with my neck by letting go of a believe that was holding me back and owning a new belief.  The last day when we broke boards my experience wasn't as good.  I couldn't break my board and I was seriously bugged by it.  The first time I hit my board I was shocked that it hadn't broke.  I stood there in unbelief and let some negative thoughts flood my mind.  I realized that the reason I couldn't break my board was because I didn't believe the new belief I was saying.  I couldn't lie and I couldn't break my board.  I had so many people encouraging me and trying to help me but I was a mess and could not get rid of the negative in my head.  It was painful...seriously my soul hurt as well as my poor hand.  I learned a lot from that experience and so in reality it was a good experience.  I didn't want to take home my unbroken board though and when I went over to talk to some kids that had came I got some help.  I really felt like I was inspired to go talk to those kids and let them know that I was happy to have met them.  One of the boys had let me lay my head on his tummy during "laughing yoga" but the other kid I hadn't talked to at all.  He was the one that was inspired to tell me a few things.  He asked me if I had heard of Elder Bednar's talk on faith.  Faith to be Healed and Faith Not to be Healed.  Something in that comment struck me and more things went through my head.  I asked this kid if he would help me break my board.  Of course he wanted to help.  TJ got out some gloves and David (the kid) told me that I had to state my new belief and mean it.  I said it a few times trying to really feel and believe it.  David hit the board and nothing happened.  In a way I was glad since I had such a hard time.  Then he said "Dawn, you have to believe it...now say it like you believe it."  I raised my voice stating my belief and he said "No..louder".  I repeated it a few more times, increasing my volume and feeling the belief and convection as I did.  This time the board broke and I felt the same wonderful feeling when I had broke my board in the previous conference I had participated in.  David told me it was my belief that had broke the board and I believe he is right.  But because I had help it made me think about life and how we do need "friends" to help us get through some hard times at times.  I'm still thinking about my board and the many lessons it has and is teaching me.  (I wasn't suppose to break my board)

I loved this conference and feel like it is such a great event and could benefit anyone.  The things I learned go right along with the things I learn each Sunday.  In fact, President Uchtdorf's talk for Conference was exactly what this event taught.  (I'm recording this about a week late)  It was super fun getting to know my team and spend those days with my cute daughter.  I felt so loved by so many.  Even Gerald and his darling wife Krysta (The leaders of this event) looked into my eyes and told me wonderful things.  It was very personal and wonderful.

Run Jared Run

Jared had a 3 day track meet at Ben Lomond High and so Larry and I went to watch him run.  He did a really good job today and was fast.  He was on a relay team and ran 1/4 of the track and was in the lead.  He was the guy off the block.  He ran another race and was pretty quick.  He would have been faster but he had to run the length of the field to get to the starting point.  As soon as he got there they started the race.  I think Jared has enjoyed track.  It's nice seeing him out there with the other kids.  He's not passionate about it though because he never just runs outside of school.  Have I mentioned lately what a good kid this son of mine is?  Well, he is.  He brings joy to this mommy's heart!

Celebrating Birthdays

This morning I headed to Kneaders in Layton to Celebrate Lorraine's Birthday which was yesterday. Tammy thought it would be fun to wear Spring Hats.  I immediately thought of the hat Trichelle had made for a Derby Bridal Shower.  I had Spring on my head.  It was such a fun hat that we all modeled in it.  We might have turned a few heads or caused people to roll their eyes but we had fun!  One guy did mention the Derby which made me laugh out loud and smile!  We visited for quite a while.  We met at 8:00 and didn't leave until 11:00 and that's only because I needed to leave.  I always enjoy our visits.

I met Denise at the Kneaders in Ogden to Celebrate her birthday which is tomorrow.  I thought it was funny that both friends chose Kneaders.  Denise and I also visited for about 3 hours as well.  I think that is a day well spent.  I'm glad that we do make time to meet up for our birthdays.  I sure love my sweet friends.  I'm about as Happy as I can be!

Mr Candy Man Strikes Again

The treats I told my Candy Man that I liked arrived today.  I think I might be in Heaven!

Grands and Dinners

I love Friday mornings when Macie comes to play.  It's even more fun with a cousin.  Today Behr got to come play.  It's so much fun watching these little ones interact with each other.  They are learning to share and be patient with each other.  They are so cute and they make this gramma's heart happy.  Ivy and Zaden came too after school but things were busy and I didn't get any pictures of them. I made them pancakes for a snack and grilled cheese a little later for their dinner.  They didn't want roast.  Jared had some roast though and Kimi ordered herself a pizza.  That's how crazy it gets at our house.

I made dinner for the Wards tonight.  I decided to make them a roast since I heard a lot of people were making chicken and bringing salads.  I was thinking of Logan and I hope he was able to eat some.  When I took the dinner to them Julie was trying to get ready to go to a Rodeo to support our cute neighbor who is dating Logan.  Instead of eating home tonight and enjoying some of the roast, Larry and I went out with Neil and Kathy. We've ate out a lot this week. (hahaha) Even when I have cooked. ☺

It's been many years since we have visited with these two.  Neil and Larry were the best of friends growing up.  Neil even came and stayed with us when we were first married and living in Malad in a basement apartment.  He was dating Kathy then and she came over a few times too.  Neil and Kathy rented out apartments on 2nd street and when we moved back from Idaho we rented from them and saw them a lot.  We both ended up building back in Hooper and even though we are close we seldom see them.  I'm glad we made time tonight because it was a lot of fun visiting with them.  Kathy and I had our own conversation and Neil and Larry had their's.  The time went too fast and hopefully we won't wait as long to get together again.

Kimleighel is 21

This feisty, kind, crazy, loving, stubborn, helpful, darling daughter of mine turned 21 today!  Wow, what a journey we have had.  We were blessed to have this cute girl born to us.  We were the only parents that day that got to take our baby home.  It still makes me sad that the other two mom's (who we knew) were delivering still born baby girls that day. Knowing that has helped me be more thankful for our sweetie.  When Kimleighel has been ornery and hard I remember her birth day and it's easier to handle.  We are so glad we have her.  Kimleighel is so affectionate and loves giving others hugs.  She is also very good at complimenting others, especially me. Every day she tells me how gorgeous I am and how much she loves me.  Kimleighel can switch her tune like a dial on the radio, but she usually ends up on the happy and nice channel.  Kimleighel is very helpful to me and her siblings.  She is such a wonderful Aunt and loves all of her nieces and nephews.  She reminds me of me when it comes to loving kids.  Me and Kimleighel look forward to what will come next on her journey.  Life is full of adventure, especially with this cute girl.  Such a Blessing, our Kimleighel!

Celebrating Kimleighel

Kimleighel really wanted to go see Beauty and the Beast a week ago when it came out but because of some negative things we read about it she waited.  We thought we'd wait to see what others said about it when they actually had seen it and all the things we heard then were wonderful.  This taught me a good lesson.  We shouldn't be swayed by things that others say until we look into the topic a little bit more.  I remember feeling that way when all the hype came out about our church not allowing the children of gay couples to be baptized until they are 18.  When you look a little deeper you find out the why's.  In this case about the movie some people were just voicing their opinions which ended up being much different from mine.  We went to a theater with fancy recliners and had out treats delivered to our seats.  It was great and we both loved it.  The movie was fantastic.  The music was awesome and the actors were wonderful.  I'd go again today!  Spending the day with Kimleighel on her birthday is always fun for me.  I cherish these times!

We got home and picked Larry and Jared up for dinner.  Kimi was very thoughtful tonight and realized that Jared would be on his mission for his birthday and so she invited him to join us so we could celebrate him as well.  I was so proud of her for thinking and doing that.  I had thought that earlier in the day but hadn't said a word.  Kimleighel chose to go to Red Lobster which happens to be one of Jared's favorite places too.  They both order the Ultimate Feast and ate it all.  Looking across the table at our youngest made my heart happy.  I nudged Larry and and said "didn't we do good?"  We are truly blessed with some awesome kids that have enriched our lives more than anything else.  We have learned so much by being their parents and are better because of each of them.  I thank Heavenly Father every single morning and night for my family.  Oh I love them!