Today is the Day for the wearing of the green

Okay it was yesterday.  I REALLY wanted to start some new traditions this year, since Anna is old enough to understand. I feel a connection with Ireland, since my dad served his mission there. I wish we could all go visit Belfast … one day. I know that St. Patrick’s Day in the U.S. is totally different than in Ireland… did you know that Green is a bad color there? (or so I read). The true color is blue and Leprechauns used to be in blue… oh the traditions the U.S. starts! (:

   I wanted to cook corned beef and make Shamrock cookies. I wanted the Leprechauns to visit and do all sorts of things.  I wanted to try my hand at Soda bread .  Well those things didn’t happen, but here is what did…

The Leprechauns snuck in and turned our Milk GREEN!!! Anna was quite surprised.  She even checked for more green things, like the sour cream and yogurt.  We did find some Key Lime yogurt.  (thanks Kathryn for helping them to come to our home- :) ) 

We did wear Green, but it wasn’t until the afternoon.  She took a bath with only green toys and was so excited to wear all her green!! 

We had Shamrock sandwiches and green lemonade, that was as creative as I could get yesterday.  Though Anna woke up asking for Soda Bread, because we had read a St. Patrick’s Day book where the boy’s mom made soda bread.  Anna remembered that from reading it once about 5 days prior!  She is too smart.

I also taught Anna my two favorite St. Patty’s Day songs, which I remember learning and doing the jig in 1st grade. I sing it to Dave every year and this year Anna joined in! I have to film it and post it later… too cute.

Here are a few photos of our other little one giving big smiles at night with Daddy…

  

TODAY I LOVE…

 

That Anna is playing in a fort all day and LOVES it!

That Maddie has taken two extra long naps today!

That we sold another puppy!

That our flowers outside are glowing with vibrant color from the sunshine

That the puppies are outside and my living room feels so clean and spacious

That I have time to work on my sewing

That I am avoiding my sewing (:

That the puppies are so cute and playful right now, just forget the fact that their teeth are sharp!

That we get Pizza tonight… yummy!

That I bought Pineapple licorice yesterday… so good!

That my mom is coming in 3 days!

That Dave has been home for Breakfast, Lunch AND Dinner on a Wednesday!

That the puppies are 5 weeks old and eating food really well!

 

Being Great, not just good

We had ward conference today and I thought Sacrament meeting today was fabulous! Despite the fact that my three year old was a whiny mess, I was able to hear a few one liners that really stuck out to me. Also, I go t to sneak to the mother's room to nurse so I REALLY got to sit and listen to the speakers. I learned a lot today and feel so much gratitude for the gospel of Jesus Christ and a church that helps us be better each day.

Both our Bishop and Stake President touched on the term "great."
Our Bishop talked about how we can fill our lives with many good things, but are we making time for the great things? This question is so deep. I have a lot to work on and needed to hear that today.
Our Stake President also said, "We cannot just be good, we need to be GREAT!" Another deep thought.

Three others spoke, a couple of them touched on listening to the spirit and having answers to prayers and Priesthood blessings. I hope (and pray) that I can be more fervent with my prayers and be more in tune with the spirit.

Also, who says you don't learn anything by being in primary? Sometimes the simplest lessons, talks, songs, quotes can hit me so profoundly. I LOVE being in primary. We are talking this month about Prophets. I am thankful for latter day Prophets who lead and guide us through these days. I know that God wants us to hear revelation for these days and I know it comes through the Prophets.

I was also happy to hear a quote by the prophet who was the prophet when I was born. Pres. Ezra Taft Benson said that we should be reading our Scriptures daily. At least 30 minutes. Wow, I have heard this before, but know I needed to hear it today and get my butt in gear. Thanks Ashleigh, you were definitely well prepared for today and it meant a lot to ME!

SO HERE IS TO BEING GREAT!

Dave might kill me…

… or just dying laughing (AGAIN).  We were playing with the webcam Friday night after Dave laughed incredibly hard at the last photo of Anna that I put on our last post. Hilarious.  I was dying with laughter (tears rolling down my face and wheezing- I missed you Jen!) last night and needed a good laugh tonight, even though it is technically 1:00 am… man I am going to be tired tomorrow and I don’t think there is time for a nap, dang.  Oh well here you go, Have a good laugh.

Creepy one eye

Ugly fat, but happy man

Uni-brow

Scary

Where am I?

Cheesy

Pendulum nose

Creepy googly eyes

Again if you missed Anna’s Don’t her and Dave have the same resemblance?

Or does she look like her mother…

 

I know the names are fantastic, It is late. Which one is your favorite?!

I love my hubby and I am glad he doesn’t actually look this any of these photos!