We Must Make Our Own Happiness

“Mortality is a precious drop in the bucket of eternity. Why not make each minute pleasant and fulfilling? We must make our own happiness. As President Spencer W. Kimball once said, ‘Happiness does not depend upon what happens outside of you, but on what happens inside of you. It is measured by the spirit with which you meet the problems of life.’ ”

James E. Faust, “A Vision of What We Can Be,” Ensign, Mar. 1996, 10

Book Finished

I finished another book.  I heard about this book from the podcast, The Cricket and Seagull Fireside Chatroom (Dec. 17th entry).  I really enjoyed reading this book and it was a quick read.  I would recommend this to anyone.

Here is what is on the back:

In Achieving Your Life Mission, Randal Wright guides you through the process of finding and fulfilling those unique tasks that are part of your personal life mission.

You ll learn to:

• ask the Lord specific questions
• recognize and use your gifts, talents, and strengths
• ascertain and overcome your weaknesses
• set worthwhile goals
• work hard and be consistent
• maintain a positive attitude
• learn from your mistakes
• eliminate procrastination

Using insightful stories from the lives of both ancient and modern prophets, Randal shows how even the most perfect men have their weaknesses. Become the person you promised you would be and begin achieving your life mission today.

Spring Break Day Two

Sugar Bowl

Spring Break Day One

My mom and I got pedicures.  I also got my haircut.

Thanks Joy!  Good luck in NY!

Aloha Festival

My Dad and I spent a Saturday together.  We harvested our carrots and then planted potatoes, corn, peas, beans, and onions.

In the afternoon we went to the Aloha Festival.  We saw Adam and Xan's family. While Dad and I ate lunch we got to watch a group of Tongan dancers.  It was a blast!

happy note

love

Here are some things I love:

Happy Valentine's Day!

BIG update

Here's what I've been up to:

Reindeer Run

 

Camelback Hike

   

Cooking with Mom in our new Christmas aprons made by Whitney

 

Birthday Dinner at the Gecko Grill

 

The Frog Princess

Other movies:

Avatar (2x)

Blind Side

Julie and Julia

  

Shamrock Farms

  

Sugar Bowl with Margaret

A Quiet Heart

The Quiet Heart

By: Patricia T. Holland

The title and author of this book caught my interest while at the book store a while back.  I've really enjoyed reading it and found strength from it.  Here are a few quotes that I love:

"I am blessing him.  Be patient with my plan" (pg. 5)

"The kind of contemplation, reflection, and yearning for I am speaking of can't be accomplished very handily in competition with cellular phones, computers, or a blaring TV.  God can enter our realm only at our invitation. He stands at the door and knocks always, but someone has to hear that knock and let him enter." (pg 9)

"Please trust lovingly in the goodness of God.  He will honor the covenants you have made with him!  Glorious and glimmering promises await you if you will but trust in him.  You are God's child!  He loves you - and he will never stop loving you." (pg. 118)