On a side note temple wise, in nursery Hubs was teaching about families being together forever, and one of the little gilrs runs up to the temple picture he had and yells "ANGEL MORONI!!" So cute! I love those kids!
Monday, March 26, 2012
One year of our forever
One year ago today I went to the LDS Temple and was sealed to my husband. Making us and any children who would enter our family forever! It was a very beautiful day! And I'm so grateful that I not only get to have my husband in this life but I'll see him after we leave this earth as well! I'm excited that God is sending us one of his children to raise and love (even though right now at this very moment he is unpleasantly kicking me in the ribs) , its a comfort to know he'll be with us forever as well. I love my husband, and my son. I couldn't imagine anyone else I'd like to spend eternity with.
On a side note temple wise, in nursery Hubs was teaching about families being together forever, and one of the little gilrs runs up to the temple picture he had and yells "ANGEL MORONI!!" So cute! I love those kids!
On a side note temple wise, in nursery Hubs was teaching about families being together forever, and one of the little gilrs runs up to the temple picture he had and yells "ANGEL MORONI!!" So cute! I love those kids!
Saturday, March 17, 2012
thoughts on Sex Ed in schools
I'm sure everyone has heard about all the Sex Education in school stuff that's been going about. I'm kind of surprised at the people who believe they shouldn't teach Sex Ed. This is one of those subjects I could easily jump on my soap box about. My question is, why don't you want Sex Ed taught in schools? I suspect the main answer is you think its like teaching kids how to have sex. To that I'd have to then ask, did you ever take Sex Ed?? If not maybe you should.
First of all the Bill that is in question isn't saying all kids WILL take Sex Ed, its the same program it's always been. The parents can opt to have their kid take it or opt out. But it does have the potential to take the program away completely. No choice, just the only thing ever taught will be abstinence only.
That being said I took Sex Ed in high school and they ALWAYS teach Abstinence first. But I think ALL teenagers should be educated. They should know the options of safe sex, the consequences of unprotected sex and what to do about it all. Do you sit at home and say to your kids don't do drugs, and when they ask why you say 'just because.' Or Do you teach them the consequences of doing drugs? Teaching teens about safe sex isn't the same thing as telling them how to have sex or that its okay to go out and have sex. If you want your children to have the wait until marriage, values then talk to them all the time! Those values come from home. However, teenagers are run by hormones and peer pressure. EVERYONE makes mistakes. I would rather know that my kid knew how to protect himself against unwanted pregnancy or STD's than not. Don't get me wrong I'm more than willing to teach my kids these things at home, but I can't trust that other parents feel the same way or do the same things.
I feel that teens need a place to go about these things and I 100% think that place should be their parents. But the society we live in STRONGLY believes that waiting until marriage is the only way to live. I would LOVE LOVE LOVE for my kids to wait until marriage, to do things the "right" way. But I in NO way want them to feel like if they slip up or do what teenagers do, that they can't come to me. That they can't talk to me. I remember what its like to be a teenager. I remember how stressful it is and how EVERYTHING seems like the end of the world. And the number 1 thing taught in our home will be 'I will love you always and forever.' I don't think that message is given to teens in our society. I think a lot of teens end up in situations where they feel they can't go to their parents. When I was in high school I knew a few girls who claimed it was rape when it wasn't because their parents found out that they had, had sex and they felt like they wouldn't be loved any more at home if they told the truth. These are some serious issues!
When we teach Sex Ed. in schools its one more place a teen can go to ask questions or get help. These teachers are there to help not to show porn and teach kids how to have sex or whatever it is these parents think is happening. The government has cut funding to Planned Parenthood, Insurance companies are refusing to pay for birth control. and now we want to make sure our kids are uneducated and have no where to turn when they get into (in my opinion) "normal" teenage situations.
All I can hope is that these parents who don't want Sex Ed. taught in schools are teaching it at home. I have a feeling its more of a 'don't have sex until marriage, because I said so' thing. But I hope I'm wrong. Every parents #1 concern should be keeping their kids safe and protected and the best way to do that is to teach them how to be safe. It's great to tell your kids to wait and of course its the safest way, but knowledge is power.
First of all the Bill that is in question isn't saying all kids WILL take Sex Ed, its the same program it's always been. The parents can opt to have their kid take it or opt out. But it does have the potential to take the program away completely. No choice, just the only thing ever taught will be abstinence only.
That being said I took Sex Ed in high school and they ALWAYS teach Abstinence first. But I think ALL teenagers should be educated. They should know the options of safe sex, the consequences of unprotected sex and what to do about it all. Do you sit at home and say to your kids don't do drugs, and when they ask why you say 'just because.' Or Do you teach them the consequences of doing drugs? Teaching teens about safe sex isn't the same thing as telling them how to have sex or that its okay to go out and have sex. If you want your children to have the wait until marriage, values then talk to them all the time! Those values come from home. However, teenagers are run by hormones and peer pressure. EVERYONE makes mistakes. I would rather know that my kid knew how to protect himself against unwanted pregnancy or STD's than not. Don't get me wrong I'm more than willing to teach my kids these things at home, but I can't trust that other parents feel the same way or do the same things.
I feel that teens need a place to go about these things and I 100% think that place should be their parents. But the society we live in STRONGLY believes that waiting until marriage is the only way to live. I would LOVE LOVE LOVE for my kids to wait until marriage, to do things the "right" way. But I in NO way want them to feel like if they slip up or do what teenagers do, that they can't come to me. That they can't talk to me. I remember what its like to be a teenager. I remember how stressful it is and how EVERYTHING seems like the end of the world. And the number 1 thing taught in our home will be 'I will love you always and forever.' I don't think that message is given to teens in our society. I think a lot of teens end up in situations where they feel they can't go to their parents. When I was in high school I knew a few girls who claimed it was rape when it wasn't because their parents found out that they had, had sex and they felt like they wouldn't be loved any more at home if they told the truth. These are some serious issues!
When we teach Sex Ed. in schools its one more place a teen can go to ask questions or get help. These teachers are there to help not to show porn and teach kids how to have sex or whatever it is these parents think is happening. The government has cut funding to Planned Parenthood, Insurance companies are refusing to pay for birth control. and now we want to make sure our kids are uneducated and have no where to turn when they get into (in my opinion) "normal" teenage situations.
All I can hope is that these parents who don't want Sex Ed. taught in schools are teaching it at home. I have a feeling its more of a 'don't have sex until marriage, because I said so' thing. But I hope I'm wrong. Every parents #1 concern should be keeping their kids safe and protected and the best way to do that is to teach them how to be safe. It's great to tell your kids to wait and of course its the safest way, but knowledge is power.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
311 Day 2012 and 2 Years of Marriage
What up all!!
We just got back from Vegas a few hours ago and I'm exhausted but wanted to get down some of my favorite parts of the trip. The best part by far was getting to celebrate 2 years of marriage with my best Friend!
But that wasn't the only reason we went to Vegas. We went for 311 day, which involved a 2 day concert and 311 fans everywhere! I wanted to put a few of my favorite parts of the concerts up but its so hard to choose between any of them.
Lets start with the fans, if you've never been to a 311 concert you're really missing something cool in the fans. I have never been to another concert where the fans are so chill, so caring, and so friendly. It's really something to experience, I promise you won't leave a 311 concert and feel like you wasted money, not only because of the concerts are ALWAYS amazing but because you're sure to leave having made a ton of new friends. The cool thing about 311 day is seeing all the fans in their 311 shirts taking over a whole city getting to know each other all weekend. In front of us sat a Labor and Delivery nurse who made sure I was hydrated and taken care of in between songs and sets. She has 4 kids and went to 311 concerts with all 4. She was even pregnant at the last 311 day. Behind us sat a couple who have been fans for quite a long time. The girl gave me a tigers eye stone to keep with our baby to protect him. Next to them was a 17 year old who was there by himself and impressively knew every song for someone so young. Behind them sat a couple from Boston who has a 5 year old who loves to sing along with 311 songs at home. These were just some of the interactions we had at the concerts this isn't even including the conversations in hallways, on the monorail and throughout all the casinos. 311 has the best fans in the whole world!
Moving on to songs. I loved that they played Taiyed, it was the 311th time it was performed on stage. And I super love that baby boy kicked through the whole song!
I was happily surprised to hear the B side song Time Is Precious. It was like BIL2 was right there with us. who we stopped to see on our way down to Vegas. We miss him tons and the song was beautiful.
Beyond the Grey Sky was AMAZING.
I really should just post the set lists because the whole thing was Off The Hook.
I love love loved every ones Solos, from P-Nut's walking the ENTIRE crowd while playing the bass, Chads always amazing drum playing, To Nick doing a whole song by himself! No one has more Talent than that of, Nick, P-Nut, Chad, Tim, and SA!
Anyway there's so much more but really you should have just been there! I'm a bit sleepy so sorry if this post is sloppy I just wanted to get it out:)
Happy 311 Day to all and Happy Anniversary to the best Husband in the whole world!
We just got back from Vegas a few hours ago and I'm exhausted but wanted to get down some of my favorite parts of the trip. The best part by far was getting to celebrate 2 years of marriage with my best Friend!
But that wasn't the only reason we went to Vegas. We went for 311 day, which involved a 2 day concert and 311 fans everywhere! I wanted to put a few of my favorite parts of the concerts up but its so hard to choose between any of them.
Lets start with the fans, if you've never been to a 311 concert you're really missing something cool in the fans. I have never been to another concert where the fans are so chill, so caring, and so friendly. It's really something to experience, I promise you won't leave a 311 concert and feel like you wasted money, not only because of the concerts are ALWAYS amazing but because you're sure to leave having made a ton of new friends. The cool thing about 311 day is seeing all the fans in their 311 shirts taking over a whole city getting to know each other all weekend. In front of us sat a Labor and Delivery nurse who made sure I was hydrated and taken care of in between songs and sets. She has 4 kids and went to 311 concerts with all 4. She was even pregnant at the last 311 day. Behind us sat a couple who have been fans for quite a long time. The girl gave me a tigers eye stone to keep with our baby to protect him. Next to them was a 17 year old who was there by himself and impressively knew every song for someone so young. Behind them sat a couple from Boston who has a 5 year old who loves to sing along with 311 songs at home. These were just some of the interactions we had at the concerts this isn't even including the conversations in hallways, on the monorail and throughout all the casinos. 311 has the best fans in the whole world!
Moving on to songs. I loved that they played Taiyed, it was the 311th time it was performed on stage. And I super love that baby boy kicked through the whole song!
I was happily surprised to hear the B side song Time Is Precious. It was like BIL2 was right there with us. who we stopped to see on our way down to Vegas. We miss him tons and the song was beautiful.
Beyond the Grey Sky was AMAZING.
I really should just post the set lists because the whole thing was Off The Hook.
I love love loved every ones Solos, from P-Nut's walking the ENTIRE crowd while playing the bass, Chads always amazing drum playing, To Nick doing a whole song by himself! No one has more Talent than that of, Nick, P-Nut, Chad, Tim, and SA!
Anyway there's so much more but really you should have just been there! I'm a bit sleepy so sorry if this post is sloppy I just wanted to get it out:)
Happy 311 Day to all and Happy Anniversary to the best Husband in the whole world!
Friday, March 2, 2012
two things I believe in and you should too
Thing 1:
My friend D'Ona is about to have a new nephew who was diagnosed with Shone's Syndrome which is a form of heart disease. The baby will need a lot of medical help and they are trying to raise money for his medical bills. I'm donating my ARC of The Savage Grace which I'll be getting signed before sending to them so they can use it for the Silent Auction they will be doing. If you'd like to donate money or learn more about this family go HERE.
Thing 2:
One time I went to visit a friend in DC and stayed with an adorable family that my friend was working for. They had just had a baby, Ruby, and it was fun to stay with them to get to know their family and see the loving parents that they are. They were super kind to me while I was there. I was always amazed by this family because they got to go to all these of amazing places and share some fascinating culture with their children. But since this time they have had one more baby and had some complications come up causing them to be unable to have anymore. They are a fun and loving family and they want more kids, so they are looking to adopt. Please check out their website Nate and Sina Adopt. and if you know anyone who needs to find a happy, cultured, fun and loving family for their baby, send them to check out the website as well.
Both of these websites are on the sidebar of this blog so you can always come back and find it. Thanks for taking the time to read this and hopefully caring as much as I do.
My friend D'Ona is about to have a new nephew who was diagnosed with Shone's Syndrome which is a form of heart disease. The baby will need a lot of medical help and they are trying to raise money for his medical bills. I'm donating my ARC of The Savage Grace which I'll be getting signed before sending to them so they can use it for the Silent Auction they will be doing. If you'd like to donate money or learn more about this family go HERE.
Thing 2:
One time I went to visit a friend in DC and stayed with an adorable family that my friend was working for. They had just had a baby, Ruby, and it was fun to stay with them to get to know their family and see the loving parents that they are. They were super kind to me while I was there. I was always amazed by this family because they got to go to all these of amazing places and share some fascinating culture with their children. But since this time they have had one more baby and had some complications come up causing them to be unable to have anymore. They are a fun and loving family and they want more kids, so they are looking to adopt. Please check out their website Nate and Sina Adopt. and if you know anyone who needs to find a happy, cultured, fun and loving family for their baby, send them to check out the website as well.
Both of these websites are on the sidebar of this blog so you can always come back and find it. Thanks for taking the time to read this and hopefully caring as much as I do.
One of those days
I'm having one of those days where I feel like everyone is against me. Im struggling with liking work. I'm bored. I'm tired. and well..
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