Going Private

So, I want to make our blog private. I think I have it set so that if you leave a comment it will show me your email so I can put you on my list of people allowed to see my blog. If you want to see it, please leave me a comment, even if you're a blog stalker and I even kind of know you, please leave a comment. Just because I don't like it when I'm blog stalking and I can't see people's blogs. So if I know like a member of your family or we've met a couple times or I have even just left a comment on your blog, leave a comment. But if I have absolutely no idea who you are, sorry you won't be on the list.

Cute Girl

Here are just some candids of Lily, I think she's just so adorable and I spend a lot of time during the day staring at her!Hello, I'm ready for my close up!

She's a great story teller, hehe

The Protests against the Mormons

While watching any news cast I have seen over and over again how the gays have been protesting the LDS church, a church I happen to be apart of. Each time I hear of another protest or vandalism, it makes me increasingly sad. I understand that people are angry about the government taking away their rights and all, but what about the rights of those who aren't gay? I feel that if certain laws were to be passed, they would be taking away my religious rights.
I heard someone say, concerning gays, "It's just so sad to see someone fight so hard for something, and then have it taken away from them." Can I just remind you of the beginnings of our church? There is a reason why the center of the LDS church is in Utah. It's because we were persecuted SO much, that we were forced to come here. Many people died for our church and what we stand for. I believe we have fought for what we have and we deserve to protect our religious rights. I feel that it would be sacreligious for a gay couple to come to an LDS church and demand to be married in that church. We deserve to be able to say, no we don't believe that practice and so we need to protect our family and beliefs.
I know this has been all over the place, but I just get so sad that people are targeting LDS temples for protests. If they even knew the sacredness of the temple, that would never even be an idea. I think I get so sad because I feel that these things are so sacred and that they should not be touched by the hands of the world. I know they are, but it makes me so sad to see those with such hardhearts and stiffneckedness hurting others around them. I feel like these protests are hurting the church and are giving us such an awful name. I feel like many haven't even given the church a chance, but are protesting against us. If they really were educated about what they were protesting on, I believe a lot wouldn't be protesting. Please keep our prophet and the leaders of the church in your prayers. I think it's also important to pray for those protesting against us as well!

Ode to My Husband

I just have to say, my husband, Todd has been so amazing the last little while. He has been CRAZY busy! I feel like we hardly get to see him, and when we do he's doing homework or is so tired that he just wants to sleep. I feel so bad for the poor guy! He's 1- in a bishopric, 2-taking 18 credits, 3- working 20 hours a week, 4- trying to get used to being a new dad (which entails getting up at night). Does he complain at all? NO! I love him so much and I appreciate how much he does for our family! I think he is pretty stressed out with his life right now, but I know that he is very happy with how full it is too. Even though I hardly see you Todd, I think you're the best husband and provider ever. Not to mention an amazing father! Lily and I love you and we can't wait til we're out of school and don't have to do homework every night!

Uninformed

You guys really need to watch this, yeah it kind of makes me a little upset that people like this are voting! Seriously!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg4Njtmbb10

Weekend in Richfield

This past weekend I was in Richfield for a few reasons. The main reason would be because my mom threw me a baby shower this weekend because she didn't get the chance to before Lily was born. Another reason is because my good friend Kacey got home from her mission as well. So obviously I wanted to see her!
Katelyn and I traded babies for just a minute. Cambree really liked to hold Lily and play with her. Sydney is so ADORABLE! Not to mention she's is twice Lily's size,but don't worry, Lily is catching up!
This is the group of us at the shower, us with all of our kids and what not. It was fun to get together and see each other's babies. It was great to see Kacey again too. I was really happy to have all of them there because it's been a while since I've seen them!
Finally we came back home to Daddy/Todd. Lily was happy to see him and Todd was happy to cuddle with her!