Education Week

Here's to a girls "week" out!

Aunt Shelley, Me, Emily, Mariam (Emily's Mom), Aunt Carol.

Lynette, Emily, Me

Okay, so I took these pictures from Emily's blog! She brought the camera this week. This was a fantastic experience. I was able to attend three full days. I lucked out with the perfect babysitter! Shandra and I coordinated a baby swap. They are going to Disneyland in a few weeks, and I'm going to keep baby Isaac. So, with that being said, she had my kiddos! I really LOVED every minute of it.

Here's to a couple of things...First off, I had a blast staying over two nights with Emily, her mom and her Aunts. Emily and I were able to have a sleepover in a fun grand kid bunk bed room! It was so great to spend TONS of hours together and to talk, talk, talk and talk more! Especially with out our hubbies telling us it was time to go home! Or having to end a conversation because of screaming children. I was shocked we were able to actually have complete thoughts and conversations. It was absolutely wonderful. Thanks to Aunt Carol that let us sleep at her house. It was so kind of her!

Next, I highly enjoyed being spiritually fed, hour after hour. It's amazing how the Spirit teaches you in any class. I learned so many things about myself, weaknesses and strengths. If you read Emily's blog you will know that she and I had very similar feelings. We were taught to read our patriarchal blessings, pray and the Lord will guide us in our path. We were instructed to write down 100 goals! Surprisingly I am on my way. I am realizing that goal setting is a very important thing for me as an individual, mother, wife and daughter of God. Its been fun over the past few days how often I think, "Oh, this is something I must put on my list!" It will be a life-long journey of progressing and becoming more like our Savior. I'm VERY excited about a new way of thinking!

(Emily I put this on for you!!)

I can't leave off the highlight of the week, I got to meet Merrilee Browne Boyack! For those of you who know me, you know I absolutely think the world of her. She is the best speaker and author. She is an advocate for mothers, families and raising children independently. I highly recommend her books and lectures. If I wasn't so "star struck!" I would have had Emily take her picture with me, but I felt like such a dork telling her, "I think your so awesome!" (ha ha ha) I didn't have the nerve to ask for her picture. Oh, well I gathered enough courage and I introduced myself...I even shook her hand (that's huge for me!)

Here is her website info...you can buy her books at any bookstore too...ENJOY...http://www.boyacks.com/Merrilee/index.html

Oh, there are so many great stories, I could go on and on...next year I want you all to join me!