Thoughts from Kjirsti's blog

So after reading Kjirsti's "I am a writer" I am declaring myself as "a creator". A creator of all kinds. I'm not just a sewer or paper crafter or woodworker, or choreographer, or designer ect. I love to dabble in it all. These kinds of projects are what fill my head in the middle of the night. Almost every time I go to a store. I thrive on creating something new. My problem is finding the balance of all the other things I should be doing and doing more for others. Life is full of finding the balance. The balance that daily, weekly, and yearly changes. The lord says lose your self in my service and you shall find yourself. I too often seek to find myself through creating one more thing and then another. I need to extend myself more to others and find how I can help build the kingdom of God.

family photo idea

Hey everyone

Mom and I were talking and she would like to specify dark jeans. So bring the darkest jeans your family members have. We would like to stick to a medium to dark shade. But we don't want this to be a burden just bring what you have.Also I wanted to through out the idea of having the pictures taken at the old barn on our property.

In the past Kjirsti and Trevor have taken the picture with a tripod and timer. This might be a little challenging this year with both of them having a new little baby. It also might be nice to have another set of eyes who stays behind the camera to make sure everyone is looking ect.

I have a lady that just took our family photo and is really cheap. I think she would do it for about $50 with all the rights to the photos. From what I have seen I'm really happy with how our family photo turned out. I am wondering if we want to take this option.

I know it will be a big hassle getting to my place so you'll have to decide if it's worth it. I'm sending an idea of the location. I feel like it has some nice potential for natural depth variation and interest. It my be a little busy? what do you think.

Let me know your thoughts so I can schedule with the photographer.

Mothers Day

On account of having the most amazing mother. From the time I was little. I wanted to be a mom when I grew up. I didn't really have a list of other accomplishments that I wanted to achieve first. On account of this for the past 6 years mothers day has been a big deal. After sobbing uncontrollably through one Sacrament meeting on Mothers Day, I opted not to put myself through the pain the following couple of years. I cried in the privacy of my home instead of making a scene at church.

This year was the first year I was able to thoroughly enjoy the wonderful holiday. Dave was so wonderful and took care of Brielle during the night before. Then Brielle and Dave made me breakfast and this is the two of them making me my first mothers Day card. Brielle did a beautiful scribble drawing for me and Dave helped her sign her name.

I wish more then anything those other women out there who are struggling to have children may be blessed very soon. I feel their heart ache and want it to be healed.

Brielle is so very special. If we had to go through this trial to be able to have her as part of our family. It was all worth it.

Month away

I can't believe I am know officially less then a month away from my due date. I am considered full term. He could come any day and most likely have no health issues. I love the idea of having a small baby. Giving birth to a 6.5 lbs baby has got to be easier then an 8.5 lbs baby :). But at the same time Keiton is so much easier to take care of inside me that he can just hang out as long as he wants. I wish I had a great picture to add but I am having issues getting pictures off my camera once I do. I will had a photo or two.

PS I am trying to learn the AV function on my camera and had left the settings on when Dave picked up the camera to take these shots. I obviously haven't figured out that setting yet :(

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