Play and Family Pictures

After the show we took family pictures. Brody turned out cute in all the pictures, Gavin needs to work on his picture taking skills.





We went to the play The Little Mermaid. Chris and I go on dates to the play Gavin always wants to go. It was cute show. Chris said he was ok not going the next time he thinks they over act for the kids. Gavin was the funniest. He said "we just sat there we didn't play". We tried to explain after what a play is and he keep yelling "it's not a play, it a show". It was not what he was thinking, but he said he liked the show. Of course Brody liked the dog in the show, but would not sit by him to take a picture by him.

Gavin's teacher had asked the parents to ask family to send leaves that change color from other areas because we don't get the joy of fall like other states. I asked Diana and Jessica to send me leaves. Gavin came home from school so excited because his teacher Loved the leaves he got. Jessica's huge red leaves was so pretty.

My mom sent me a quote that I need to remember. With Jessica's comments and this quote bellow I have been thinking "What am I busy with? What can I cut out that isn't important?" In my head everything is important and how can I do everything. But everything can't be that important and I need to find Joy in the stage of life I am in now.

"We women have a lot to learn about simplifying our lives. We have to decide what is important and then move along at a pace that is comfortable for us. We have to develop the maturity to stop trying to prove something. We have to learn to be content with what we are. As you create a home, don’t get distracted with a lot of things that have no meaning for you or your family. Don’t dwell on your failures, but think about your successes. Have joy in your home. Have joy in your children. Have joy in your husband. Be grateful for the journey."

-Marjorie P. Hinckley

"Let’s be honest; it’s rather easy to be busy. We all can think up a list of tasks that will overwhelm our schedules. Some might even think that their self-worth depends on the length of their to-do list. We would do well to slow down a little, proceed at the optimum speed for our circumstances, focus on the significant, lift up our eyes, and truly see the things that matter most."
-Elder Uchtdorf's

So if anyone has any ideas for me let me know.