Found this on my cousin's blog and thought it looked like fun!
1. ROCK STAR NAME (first pet, street you live on): Freddy Sonrisa
2. GANGSTA NAME (favorite ice cream flavor, favorite type of shoe): Cherry Flip Flop
3. NATIVE AMERICAN NAME (favorite color, favorite animal): Aqua Giraffe
4. SOAP OPERA NAME (middle name, city where you were born): Marie Provo
5. STAR WARS NAME (first three letters of your last name, last two letters of your first name): Shiie (??? Haha)
6. SUPERHERO NAME (2nd favorite color, favorite drink): Black Water
7. NASCAR NAME (names of your grandfathers): Ronald Earl
8. TV WEATHER ANCHOR NAME (your 6th grade teacher's last name, a major city that starts with the same letter): Reed Richmond
9. SPY NAME (favorite season/holiday, favorite flower): Fall Tulip
10. CARTOON NAME (favorite fruit, article of clothing you are wearing right now): Cantelope Sweats
11. HIPPIE NAME (what you ate for breakfast, favorite tree): Strawberries Aspen
12. MIDDLE EASTERN NAME (your first and last name backwards) Einnoc Yelrihs
Monday, April 14, 2008
Sunday, April 6, 2008
A Child's Prayer
Jonah has been saying the prayers a lot lately. Peter will ask him if he wants to say it, and he usually does. It's amazing how his prayers have developed over even a few weeks. Last night as he was saying the family prayer, he asked to bless Grandpa twice, the doggie, the cat, and a few other incomprehensible things. He sometimes looks around to get ideas, and ends up asking for blessing on his toys or the furniture. It's really cute and funny.
General Conference has been great so far. There is still one session left as I type this, but I have really enjoyed it so far. President Monson is such a great man and I can feel his love and concern for the members of the church and the humility that this calling brings him. So far I have really enjoyed the talks from Elder Dallin H. Oaks, President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, and President Monson's last talk.
Sometimes as I listen to Conference, I start wishing that I had had copies of these talks on my mission. I remember specific investigators and their concerns and think of how these messages could have helped them. I really loved Elder Oaks' talk on testimony and how it should be born. I can't stand the travelogues and "friendimonies" or "familyimonies" where people don't even mention their convictions about Jesus Christ or the gospel. His talk was delivered lovingly and concisely, as always. And he had a lot of really good points.
Elder Uchtdorf's talk really hit home for me. I am so glad that he was called to be an apostle. I think that for European saints, it means a lot. I know that all of the Brethren are called of God no matter their nationality or race, but I just think that he understands them and what they need. This is clearly a world-wide church. As he spoke about the faith of our fathers, I was reminded of so many faithful saints that I love in Russia. Even though most of us in the church do not descend from the Mormon pioneers, we can still claim that heritage and honor them as members of the church. I loved how he explained that we can still honor our ancestors who were of other religions for the faith that they possessed, even though they didn't have the fullness of the gospel.
Anyway, I hope that everyone has been enjoying Conference as much as I have. I really would like to go up and attend with Peter sometime. He has never been, and it's been a really long time for me. Plus, there's just something about being there. It's pretty awesome.
General Conference has been great so far. There is still one session left as I type this, but I have really enjoyed it so far. President Monson is such a great man and I can feel his love and concern for the members of the church and the humility that this calling brings him. So far I have really enjoyed the talks from Elder Dallin H. Oaks, President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, and President Monson's last talk.
Sometimes as I listen to Conference, I start wishing that I had had copies of these talks on my mission. I remember specific investigators and their concerns and think of how these messages could have helped them. I really loved Elder Oaks' talk on testimony and how it should be born. I can't stand the travelogues and "friendimonies" or "familyimonies" where people don't even mention their convictions about Jesus Christ or the gospel. His talk was delivered lovingly and concisely, as always. And he had a lot of really good points.
Elder Uchtdorf's talk really hit home for me. I am so glad that he was called to be an apostle. I think that for European saints, it means a lot. I know that all of the Brethren are called of God no matter their nationality or race, but I just think that he understands them and what they need. This is clearly a world-wide church. As he spoke about the faith of our fathers, I was reminded of so many faithful saints that I love in Russia. Even though most of us in the church do not descend from the Mormon pioneers, we can still claim that heritage and honor them as members of the church. I loved how he explained that we can still honor our ancestors who were of other religions for the faith that they possessed, even though they didn't have the fullness of the gospel.
Anyway, I hope that everyone has been enjoying Conference as much as I have. I really would like to go up and attend with Peter sometime. He has never been, and it's been a really long time for me. Plus, there's just something about being there. It's pretty awesome.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Just Some Funny Pictures of the Kids
How cute is this mini picnic table? I got it for the kids on Saturday. It came unfinished, and I am planning on using what little skills I have (they all came from Kira) to finish it. I am thinking about doing a combination of black paint and walnut stain with some distressing and antiquing. Anyway, I will let you know how it turns out. As you can see, the kids already love it!
This morning, the kids wanted to try on some of our shoes. Jonah picked out the pink fluffy slippers. Then a few minutes later I found him with some Velcro curlers in his hair! What a funny guy!
This morning, the kids wanted to try on some of our shoes. Jonah picked out the pink fluffy slippers. Then a few minutes later I found him with some Velcro curlers in his hair! What a funny guy!
Monday, March 31, 2008
Changes to Our Blog
Just so you know, I have changed the address to our blog and excluded our last name. I am in the process of creating a new banner without our last name showing. You can still add us to your links on your own blogs. If it's not too much trouble, please exclude our last name on your lists. I am trying to secure our blog without going private or going too overboard.
I also changed a few settings for comments, but you can still comment. I love hearing from you all. Comments make my day!
I really appreciate the cooperation. I know it can be annoying, but I would hate for something bad to happen to my kids or Peter or I. You never know- there are a lot of crazies out there.
Thanks again. Hopefully we can all continue to have fun blogging safely! We love you all!
I also changed a few settings for comments, but you can still comment. I love hearing from you all. Comments make my day!
I really appreciate the cooperation. I know it can be annoying, but I would hate for something bad to happen to my kids or Peter or I. You never know- there are a lot of crazies out there.
Thanks again. Hopefully we can all continue to have fun blogging safely! We love you all!
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Blog Precautions (Please Read)
I found this on my sister-in-law's friend's blog and thought it was great advice. I have had this on my mind lately, and I just googled our names and found a few friend's and family's blogs that came up. Our blog address didn't come up, even 3 or 4 pages back. It's pretty scary how much people can find out about you just from reading your blog. I have been a little worried and have noticed that a few friends have made their blogs private (something I don't want to do). Here are a few other ideas to secure your blog. I though I'd share the tips I found:
Go into "my settings" and then go to "Settings", select "Basic" and it will say: "Add your blog to our listings?" SELECT NO (this means that when you update your blog it does not show up on the blogger homepage or any other page as being updated - very important)
Also on that same page it will say: Let search engines find your blog? SELECT NO (this means that search engines can not bookmark your site at all -important if you are a family)(Scroll down and click Save Changes)
Next go to "Comments" (still in settings) it will say: Who Can Comment? SELECT REGISTERED USERS - includes OpenID (this means that only people who can comment are those with gmail accounts - or who have active blogs open - this helps eliminate computers from spamming)
On the same page it will say: Enable comment moderation? SELECT YES (this means that no comments will post to our blog with out you approving them first - this way you can axe anything before it shows up)
Same Page- It will say: Show word verification for comments? SELECT YES (this is super annoying, but important to stop spam and deter unwanted comments because it's an extra step) Scroll down and click Save Changes
LAST THING- Never mention last names, show your address or town and try to not tell the full names of anyone else on your blog either. Also don't post birthday specifics or when you'll be out of town. All of that will just lead to a home alone movie where the burglars find out when you are leaving. Leave that kind of stuff to personal emails to family or blog about it when you get home. Also try to respect friends privacy by not posting photos that could embarrass. The Internet is really quite insane. Once it's on the web it's ALWAYS on the web so post with courtesy and care. All in all these are safe blogging tips. the first few are really important as they block the search engines from seeing your blog!
I just wanted to add that if you do not choose to secure your blog as mentioned, could you family and friends please only put our first names on your blog lists? I would really appreciate it. Please feel free to share these tips with your friends & family so that we can all be safe online.
Go into "my settings" and then go to "Settings", select "Basic" and it will say: "Add your blog to our listings?" SELECT NO (this means that when you update your blog it does not show up on the blogger homepage or any other page as being updated - very important)
Also on that same page it will say: Let search engines find your blog? SELECT NO (this means that search engines can not bookmark your site at all -important if you are a family)(Scroll down and click Save Changes)
Next go to "Comments" (still in settings) it will say: Who Can Comment? SELECT REGISTERED USERS - includes OpenID (this means that only people who can comment are those with gmail accounts - or who have active blogs open - this helps eliminate computers from spamming)
On the same page it will say: Enable comment moderation? SELECT YES (this means that no comments will post to our blog with out you approving them first - this way you can axe anything before it shows up)
Same Page- It will say: Show word verification for comments? SELECT YES (this is super annoying, but important to stop spam and deter unwanted comments because it's an extra step) Scroll down and click Save Changes
LAST THING- Never mention last names, show your address or town and try to not tell the full names of anyone else on your blog either. Also don't post birthday specifics or when you'll be out of town. All of that will just lead to a home alone movie where the burglars find out when you are leaving. Leave that kind of stuff to personal emails to family or blog about it when you get home. Also try to respect friends privacy by not posting photos that could embarrass. The Internet is really quite insane. Once it's on the web it's ALWAYS on the web so post with courtesy and care. All in all these are safe blogging tips. the first few are really important as they block the search engines from seeing your blog!
I just wanted to add that if you do not choose to secure your blog as mentioned, could you family and friends please only put our first names on your blog lists? I would really appreciate it. Please feel free to share these tips with your friends & family so that we can all be safe online.
Jonah Takes the School Bus
Jonah started taking the bus last Monday, and let me tell you! It was so sad for me to let him grow up! He did cry the first day when I got off the bus after bringing him on, but the driver assured me that all "first day" kids cry for a few minutes, but by the time they get to school, they love the bus. And that's exactly what happened with Jonah. He loves taking the bus and going to school.
The first day when he came home, he was so excited and proud of himself. He kept telling me, "I went on the bus!" and talking about school. I am so glad that we found out about this program for him! He already really likes it. I am also glad in a way that we are already experiencing this. Now he should have no problem transitioning to kindergarten because he has already been going to an elementary school and taking the bus. I wish I had a picture of him getting on or off the bus, but I will try to get one this next week!
The first day when he came home, he was so excited and proud of himself. He kept telling me, "I went on the bus!" and talking about school. I am so glad that we found out about this program for him! He already really likes it. I am also glad in a way that we are already experiencing this. Now he should have no problem transitioning to kindergarten because he has already been going to an elementary school and taking the bus. I wish I had a picture of him getting on or off the bus, but I will try to get one this next week!
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