I had the best day today: February 2011

Friday, February 18, 2011

It's a blessing to see you!

While I was home visiting I got to go to Ashli's baby's blessing. And finally meet Charge. He is such a big happy boy, so adorable. It was great to catch up with Ash. We spent the night watching the Office. The only thing different from this night and 2 years ago is that she was holding a baby. I love you Ash!

Friday, February 11, 2011

Surpriseeeeeeeee

Happy 21st Birthday Hail!

Have a great year!

So confession. Hailey SUE Holm is probably one of the coolest, awesomest FUNNIEST, fun people I will ever be around. And I love her so very much. And even though she thinks she is older than me [wrong], I was excited to have a surprise party for her 21st birthday.

It was 2 days before her actual birthday and we spent ALL morning getting ready for it.

Poor Hail thought we forgot about her, and she was so upset all alone in the apt. Mr. Matt had planned on taking her on a "date" and so... I couldn't even talk to Hailey... I am not that get at keeping secrets. Therefore I resort to just ignoring the person.

Horrible, I know... but there is really no other way. Before she left on her date, we returned home and I started getting ready for the party. She wouldn't STOP asking me why I was doing my hair and putting on makeup and on and on...

By the time she left for her date I was irritated and stomped the rest of the way getting ready. So When she FINALLY came, and walked in the door, it was funny to have her realize why everything had happened that day. Oh Hailey, I love you!!!

The Family: A Proclamation to the World

We, the First Presidency and the Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, solemnly proclaim that marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and that the family is central to the Creator’s plan for the eternal destiny of His children.

All human beings—male and female—are created in the image of God. Each is a beloved spirit son or daughter of heavenly parents, and, as such, each has a divine nature and destiny. Gender is an essential characteristic of individual premortal, mortal, and eternal identity and purpose.

In the premortal realm, spirit sons and daughters knew and worshipped God as their Eternal Father and accepted His plan by which His children could obtain a physical body and gain earthly experience to progress toward perfection and ultimately realize their divine destiny as heirs of eternal life. The divine plan of happiness enables family relationships to be perpetuated beyond the grave. Sacred ordinances and covenants available in holy temples make it possible for individuals to return to the presence of God and for families to be united eternally.

The first commandment that God gave to Adam and Eve pertained to their potential for parenthood as husband and wife. We declare that God’s commandment for His children to multiply and replenish the earth remains in force. We further declare that God has commanded that the sacred powers of procreation are to be employed only between man and woman, lawfully wedded as husband and wife.

We declare the means by which mortal life is created to be divinely appointed. We affirm the sanctity of life and of its importance in God’s eternal plan.

Husband and wife have a solemn responsibility to love and care for each other and for their children. “Children are an heritage of the Lord” (Psalm 127:3). Parents have a sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness, to provide for their physical and spiritual needs, and to teach them to love and serve one another, observe the commandments of God, and be law-abiding citizens wherever they live. Husbands and wives—mothers and fathers—will be held accountable before God for the discharge of these obligations.

The family is ordained of God. Marriage between man and woman is essential to His eternal plan. Children are entitled to birth within the bonds of matrimony, and to be reared by a father and a mother who honor marital vows with complete fidelity. Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. Successful marriages and families are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities. By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection for their families. Mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children. In these sacred responsibilities, fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners. Disability, death, or other circumstances may necessitate individual adaptation. Extended families should lend support when needed.

We warn that individuals who violate covenants of chastity, who abuse spouse or offspring, or who fail to fulfill family responsibilities will one day stand accountable before God. Further, we warn that the disintegration of the family will bring upon individuals, communities, and nations the calamities foretold by ancient and modern prophets.

We call upon responsible citizens and officers of government everywhere to promote those measures designed to maintain and strengthen the family as the fundamental unit of society.

This proclamation was read by President Gordon B. Hinckley as part of his message at the General Relief Society Meeting held September 23, 1995, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

I had the best day today

Sunday, February 27, 2011

SleepOver

Saturday, February 26, 2011

We were bored....

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Happy Birthday!

Friday, February 18, 2011

It's a blessing to see you!

Friday, February 11, 2011

Surpriseeeeeeeee

Sunday, February 6, 2011

More Cake Please....

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Surprise Kels!

The Miller Family

My Friends.

My World.

The Family: A Proclamation to the World

My Visitors.