Simply Jaimie

On Monday, we went to Beck's four month well check up. I left that appointment feeling a little indifferent. . . .  We arrived and did all the standard length, weight, head circumference. We answered all the developmental questions and then waited for the doctor. We only had one question/concern, but aside from that we were excited to see how much he had grown.  Since our last appointment, Beck has started to really smile and giggle. Everytime he smiles, he reminds me of when Hannah was a baby. They are looking a lot alike as babies. If you really want to get Beck smiling all you need to do it sing to him. He loves singing, and it doesn't matter how good or bad you sing. No judgement from this four month old.  He still has blue eyes. They are a darker version of Lilly Belle's blue eyes. I still think he is the family member that will make people see how Hannah and Lilly are sisters. People tell him oh he looks like so and so but to me (unless he is smiling)...

I was just called to be an activity days leader for the 10-11 year olds!  I am so excited and can't wait to share with you all the fun things we do.  I am currently working on making an activity day binder. Here is the binder cover! simply right click and save as or click here for the pdf version   remember to hit fit to page when you are ready to print. There may be a small white boarder but you can simply cut it off will link to other pages when I get them done and finally do a big post once it is finished

It has taken me three and a half months to finally come up with some goals that I want to accomplish this year. I was feeling really uninspired and unmotivated at the beginning of the year. Our family had run into some difficult times, and I was drained. I would have completely failed at any goal I set during that time.  Now that I have had plenty of time to think with a clear mind, I am ready to set some goals! But first. . . . . Has anyone heard of this thing called word of the year? It is one word that you spend the year trying to live. My goals and the choices I make will (most likely) be revolving around this word. My word for 2017 is This means I want to eliminate all the extra stuff in my life that I feel is weighing me down, and keeping me from reaching my true potential.  so what do I want to eliminate?  here they are :  clutter debt distractions stress/worry negativity time wasting baby weight junk food and u...

I am just beginning my journing to minimalism (more like simplifying/decluttering etc) and this quote is exactly what I need to keep going.  It is a long process, but getting rid of all the extra stuff is energizing! I will write a bigger post all about my journey soon 

This is somethings our family is trying to be better at this year

A couple weeks ago, we had a lesson on pioneers. If you want to read the lesson simply click here .  The lesson was about Pioneer heritage - focusing on faith and sacrifice. To be honest, I don't tend to find lessons about the pioneers all that exciting. It always seems to be the same stories over and over. This lesson, however, wasn't filled with stories but rather relating the pioneers physical trials to our spiritual trials. I listened, participated, and held a fussy baby throughout the entire lesson. The lesson ended and I went home. I didn't feel any amazing spiritual experience, and went about my day and week as usual. However, as the week progressed, my mind kept going back to these pioneers and the lesson that was taught. My thoughts were of amazement and admiration for their ability to keep going. They endured torture and persecution. They pushed themselves physically as they journeyed west. They dealt with sickness and buried loved ones. They finally arrive in Ut...

The Enabling Power of Jesus Christ and His Atonement click here to read the message you are welcome to use these handouts simply right click, save as, and print