Newborn Cry

I know I already posted something today. But remember a couple of weeks ago when I said I wished I had gotten Morgan's newborn cry on video? I was so sad because I couldn't remember what it sounded like. Well, my mom was there the day she was born so it dawned on me today to that I should go through her pictures and videos to see if she had by chance gotten it on video....and she did! I found it! I was so excited! Its nothing like I remembered. Its was so quiet, and kind of low pitched. Video was taken December 10th. I think.

My New Favorite Artist-September 29, 2008

These are a few examples of artwork by Liz Lemon Swindle. Her paintings look almost real. I saw one of her paintings on the cover of a book today and so I had to find her on the internet. My favorite one is called "Hold On Tight". It was the one on the cover of the book I saw. It depicts a side of Christ that we don't read about in the scriptures. Lately I've turn to mush when I see any pictures of Jesus with children, or hear/sing songs about Jesus and children. I'm so grateful for the Savior, Jesus Christ, and for the life He lived. And for the death He suffered in order to save us all from sin.

"Silent Night"

"Seeking the One"

"No Man Knoweth the Hour"

Book Review #1

Book: The Kingdom and the Crown Volume 1 of 3-Fishers of Men

Author: Gerald N. Lund

Finished: September 28, 2008

Pages: 640

Publisher: Shadow Mountain

Year: 2000

Fishers of Men is a fictional story that takes place during actual events happening in The New Testament times.

The family of David of Capernaum is living in Roman-ruled Israel during the mortal ministry of Jesus Christ. David's family is divided in their beliefs of whether or not Jesus is the promised Messiah. There is much controversy on the subject throughout the land, especially amongst the Pharisees and Sudducees who have spent their entire lives studying and practicing their interpretation of the Bible and Jewish religion. In the midst of the trouble that Jesus of Nazareth is causing for religious leaders, there is also trouble stirring between religious and political leaders.

I loved this book. It wasn't one of those 'I-can't-put-it-down' type of books, however I did love reading it. I learned a lot about the Jewish faith, the political situation of the time period, and about the ministry of Christ. Although the family in the book is fictional, the story really puts into perspective the issues that were presented to those who lived during the New Testament times. It made me wonder where I would have stood in my faith had a lived back then, and a man had come into my hometown claiming to be the Messiah and Savior of the world who was prophesied by so many prophets. It also made me take a look at where my faith is today. Am I just living the motions or am I truly a follower of Christ? Do I really understand the religion I claim to be converted to?

I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading any type of Christian fiction. Although written by an LDS author, it makes no reference to the LDS religion that I noticed. Only to the Old Testament, New Testament, and several historical texts on Israel, the Jewish religion, and Biblical research. It is quite obvious that the author spent countless hours ensuring that events, customs, and geographical location surrounding his fictional story were as accurate as could be. I can't wait to read Volume 2!

Such An Angel-September 27, 2008

She is my favorite person in the whole world. Besides her dad of course.

September 23, 2008

I Don't Know-September 24, 2008

I copied this flag from my friend Mindy. But I don't know, I'm not so sure I like how mine turned out. It just seems too plain. What do you think?

Fall Into Reading 2008-September 23, 2008

Yesterday was the first day of fall and I happened to stumble onto a blog called Callapidder Days. The author of this blog is hosting a Fall Into Reading Challange and I've decided to participate. I absolutely love reading. I know some people might think its a waste of time, but there is something about books that just draws me to them. I usually only read for pleasure, almost always fiction. And more often then not, I read LDS fiction. So here is my list of books that I would like to read by December 20th (first day of winter and the end of the challange).

1. The Kingdom and the Crown Series by Gerald N. Lund;

X Fishers of Men-Finished September 28, 2008

Come Unto Me

Behold The Man

2. The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis;

The Magician's Nephew

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

The Horse and His Boy

Prince Caspian

The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

The Silver Chair

The Last Battle

There are so many others I want to read. But this will have to do for now. I don't want to overwhelm myself with a huge list of books. I know once I get to Korea things will be a little crazy for a while. So this is it. 10 books in 13 weeks. Wish me luck!

The Dentist-September 23, 2008

I went to the dentist today to get some cavities filled. Yes that was plural. I had 3. You just gotta love the dentist. So much fun! They stuck some Q-tips with anesthetic between my gums and lips, so I had 3 Q-tips sticking out of my mouth. I felt like a saber tooth tiger or a vampire. Then they stuck a huge long needle into my gums in about 4 different places. How does a need that long go into my gums? I don't get it. Once I'm numb they start drilling and I see tooth dust flying in the air in front of my face and I'm wondering, "why is he drilling a hole? I thought there was already one there?" Then they push and pull and poke and yank until my skin is crawling and I think my tooth is about to be ripped out of my head! Aaagghhh.

My dentist is actually really great. A good family friend. He's been my dentist for like 10 years. Minus the 4 I've been married. But I came back to him. He's very nice and gentle (as gentle as one can be) and funny and fast. I'm glad its over though. My goal for the rest of my life is to never have another cavity!