Simply Jaimie

This has been a really trying month for me personally. Not only did I found out Aaron's deployment was extended. I also had a lot of drama surrounding a calling I received at church. That unnecessary drama has left me with a lot of negative thoughts and feelings. At church yesterday, we sang I know that my Redeemer lives. In that song it says, "He lives to hear my souls complaint. He lives to silence all my fears. He lives to wipe away my tears. He lives to to calm my troubled heart." While singing this words, I felt an overwhelming sense of love. This quote then came in my mind. I can choose how I am going to feel. I can choose to accept that drama happens and move on. I'm an grateful for this sweet reminder about choosing to be happy. image from pinterest 

Book of Mormon The Daughter's of Ishmael 1st Nephi 7:6, 19, 16:7, 19, 22, 32, 35-36, 39, 17:1-3, 18:9, 19, 24 2nd Nephi 5:5-7 Like Sariah , the daughter's of Ishmael left the comforts of everyday life and departed into the wilderness. I find it interesting that from the very beginning, Nephi tells us that not all the daughter's of Ishmael liked the idea of living in the wilderness. In 1st Nephi chapter seven verse six Nephi writes, ". . . two of the daughters of Ishmael . . . . did rebel against us; yea, against me, Nephi, . . . . and his (Ishmael) other daughters." They were rebelling because they wanted to go back to Jerusalem. Clearly, they did not have faith in Heavenly Father and His plan for them.   While living in the wilderness, they experience a lot of hardships. They experienced hunger, fatigue, and childbirth; however, it wasn't until Ishmael died that we are able to see and feel the extent of their trials. In 1st Nephi chap...

I love this quote! Too often I get lost in the storm (my individual trial.) I let it start defining who I am and where I am going.  But the sunshine is coming! If I have faith, and put my trust in my Heavenly Father. I can make it through the storm, and be stronger because of it.  Don't let your trials define you - learn from them and always keep moving forward - you will get through it!

I have been so excited about the dresses for Spring, that I might have gone a little overboard . . .  links to where I bought the dresses will be down below    I found this gorgeous white eyelet dress at Target for around twenty dollars. I love pairing it with a colorful cardigan and these super cute mint green shoes.  I was walking past a Gymboree store and saw this dress out of the corner of my eye. No way I could pass it up! It is so cute!!!  Hannah was very upset when I made her take it off. She thinks it is her princess dress.  This is Hannah's Easter dress. I love the yellow, and her face is adorable in this picture : ) This pink dress we found at Costco.  The thing about Costco is you have to buy it as soon as you see it, because if you don't it won't be there the next time you go. I ended up buying three dresses during this visit. . . . oops This is another Gymboree dress. ...

I saw this idea on Sprinkle of Glitter's blog and thought it was wonderful! Every Monday she posts a motivational quote and I decided I want to do this too. As most of you know, I recently found out that Aaron's deployment is being extended. This was extremely hard news to take and really tested my strength. I could very easily have negative thoughts and feelings and feel sorry for myself. Instead I am reminded of how blessed my little family is. The fact that I get to communicate with Aaron almost everyday is a huge reason to smile. Knowing my Mum and Dad are only a two hour drive away is another. My biggest reason to smile everyday is because I get to spend all day with the cutest, funniest, most perfect two year old EVER!! She keeps me going everyday.  What are your reasons to smile? you can print this quote here

At the beginning of March, I got a phone call from Aaron. He was very excited to tell me that he was coming home beginning of June. This meant we only had THREE months left!!  I was extremely happy to know there would be an end to this deployment!  Two weeks later, I got a phone call from Aaron. He let me know they were keeping him (and almost everyone that deployed with him) probably till November. I was devastated!! I didn't know what to think or how to process this information! I was in complete shock. To go from thinking your husband is coming home in less than three months, to finding out it will be another eight is heartbreaking. I spent most of my that day in tears! I just didn't think I could do it. It really felt like he left all over again. That night, I prayed for a lot of strength and comfort.  The next day, I drove up to my parents house. As I was driving, I started thinking about how to deal with this extension. I decided to break it up so it wo...

Book Fourteen : The Collector by Victoria Scott Her voice has the slightest Southern ring, which might have been endearing, had I not been pressed for time. Boss Man made it crystal clear I have ten days to complete this job, and I always come in under deadline. There's too much riding on this to screw up. If I deliver this one messy soul, I'll be promoted to Soul Director. Like Max said, that means permanent placement on earth. And let me tell you, never having to visit the underworld again? Serious motivation. Dante Walker is flippin’ awesome, and he knows it. His good looks, killer charm, and stellar confidence have made him one of hell’s best—a soul collector. His job is simple: weed through humanity and label those round rears with a big red good or bad stamp. Old Saint Nick gets the good guys, and he gets the fun ones. Bag-and-tag. Sealing souls is nothing personal. Dante’s an equal-opportunity collector and doesn't want it any other way. But he’ll have t...

Book Thirteen : Burn for Burn by Jenny Han and Siobhan Vivian "We have to be more careful," I say. "No one can ever know what we are up to. What we do together lives and dies with us." Then I clear my throat, because this is the most important part. "And if we're really going to do this, no one can bail halfway through. If you're in, you need to be in until the very end. Until we all get what we want. . . If you can't swear to that, we might as well pretend like tonight never happened." Mary nods first, then Lillia. I smile, because we're doing this. Postcard-perfect Jar Island is the kind of place where nobody locks their doors at night, where parents can sleep easy, knowing their daughters are tucked away safe and sound in their beds.  But bad things can happen, even to good girls . . . and sometimes, the only way to make things right is to do something wrong.  Lillia used to trust boys, but not anymore. Not after what ha...

I love girl scout cookies!!  Thin mints are my personal favourite. I thought it would be nice to send some to Aaron and his friends. One of my favourite show, is The Office. Aaron hates it; however, there are a couple episodes he finds pretty hilarious. One of these episodes is when the office is the parody video of Kevin as the cookie monster. hmmm I would suggest watching the episode for this box to make sense but Aaron will find it funny : ) It says, Aaron you look delicious . . . . I mean beautiful. I then filled it with delicious girl scout cookies. YUMMY!!