Book of Mormon in 100 Days

I love reading the Book of Mormon, I really do, however I often find myself caught up in the day to day business and sometimes I get out of the habit. Sometimes for days, and sadly, sometimes for weeks. Our Relief Society started a 100 day challenge back in January and I started it. I was doing great, but then fell behind a little, then a lot. On the days that I remembered, I would read 5-10 chapters to get myself caught up. I found myself racing through it and not really getting much out of it. I gave up part way through Alma. 

A few weeks ago, while visiting teaching a good friend of mine, I felt prompted to encourage her to read the Book of Mormon. She expressed interest in reading it and wanted to do the 100 day challenge. She needs to be challenge and loves the idea of a set schedule. The next time I visited her, I brought her a 100 day challenge booklet so she could get started.

The next day she gave me a call and told me that she wanted to take me out to celebrate my (belated) birthday, how fun! Suddenly I had an idea. I said "I was wondering if you wanted to do the 100 day challenge with me, and when we're done, we can celebrate that." She was so excited about the idea that she suggested we start that very day. 

I feel really good about starting the B.O.M again and knowing my friend is reading it too. I'm glad we are there to encourage each other. I pray and hope that I will be able to keep up, learn a lot, and have the spirit more in my home and in my life. I'm currently on 1 Nephi, chapter 10. So far, so good!

I know from experience that reading the scriptures lightens our loads, invites the spirit into our lives, and helps us understand our divine nature. I love the scriptures and know that they are true, that God lives, and loves us, and I know the church is true.

Me Ka Aloha
- Elisabeth

Wake up Mommy!

Dave sent Michael in to wake me up the other day.

First he gave me a kiss- awwwwww!

But I didn't quite wake up so......

Haa haa thanks Mikey!

Me Ka Aloha
- Elisabeth

In the works...

Someone I know is having a baby, but it's a secret. What? No, not me! Any way, not sure if she'll be having a girl or a boy, but because I love her, I'm making 2 baby quilts! I love quilting so really, this is no biggie for me. Here's the girl quilt that I'm working on. This isn't the best picture, actually, it's a horrible picture. The quilt still needs to be pressed, trimmed, and add a boarder perhaps, but you get the idea of fabric and pattern. I promise this will look MUCH better when it's done. I'll be back with an update on this quilt soon.

Me Ka Aloha
- Elisabeth

Bedtime Songs

Tonight before bed Rosie asked me to sing her a bedtime song. She requested "the song from the Olympics". Obviously I thought she meant that We Believe song that plays constantly on CTV, so I started to sing that. Quickly she interrupted me and said "not that song! The one when the girl was getting her gold medal. You know, the one with the words 'Save the Queen' you know that song?" She wanted me to sing the British national anthem! Haa haa, that girl is such a princess.

Being Cute is Exhausting and...

Here's what happened today at lunch!

In other news, Michael took 4 steps the other day!! He may break a world record for walking the earliest in our family. Rosie was 17 months and Joseph was 16 months. Come on Michael, you can do it!