Family

"Those who diligently seek to learn of Christ eventually will come to know Him.

They will personally receive a divine portrait of the Master, although it most often comes in the form of a puzzle—one piece at a time. Each individual piece may not be easily recognizable by itself; it may not be clear how it relates to the whole. Each piece helps us to see the big picture a little more clearly. Eventually, after enough pieces have been put together, we recognize the grand beauty of it all. Then, looking back on our experience, we see that the Savior had indeed come to be with us—not all at once but quietly, gently, almost unnoticed."

— Dieter Uchtdorf

 

I can’t believe that July has Officially arrived and is nearly half over. CRAZY! I had a wonderful birthday. Ashley texted and Jessica texted a couple times. Spent the night before with my family having a birthday partay and then the day of my birthday was relaxing. I put ribs in the slow cooker with some corn on the cob halves, potatoes and carrots. I also made a Strawberry Shortcake Trifle. DEEEELICIOUS! MMMMMM! House smelled YUMMILICIOUS! Food tasted deeelicious! My sister Michelle came over around 11 and my parents came over around 1 and we played cards. and played cards. and played cards. My parents stayed until 11. LOVE IT! We have plans to play Pinochle this Thursday, too! (after Curtis goes hometeaching and my Primary Presidency Meeting). FUN TIMES! I love being with my family!

Our Summer fun plan for this week is BOARD GAME FRIDAY! We are turning off all ELECTRICAL devices (except maybe the computer for music listening needs) and playing board games. I think we might keep this for during the school year as well. :) Hopefully it will help the children learn to ‘work’ together better. Curtis works everyday but Wednesday and Thursday. So, Today is our family’s Thursday. :) Next week his days off are Thursday and Friday. It isn’t as complicated as it seems but kind of it. :) Luckily I have it all in my calendar!! (shaded areas are days off and circled area is possible time off!)

Let me end my post by expressing my love for my family. :) I really do love them and have been so blessed from having them in my life. :) From my parents, my husband and his family (brothers and sisters  and in laws etc.) and the steps, the in laws and the Juniors and the Grands. We have been blessed!

 

Make it a great one!!

About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother of 7 (ages: G12, G11, B8, G6, B5, B2, G6mos). Stepmom of 2: ages B 25, G 22. Mother in law to two, Grandma to Peyton and Andrew (With another on the way - due in December!!) and blogger at BellaOnline!! Happy & Satisfied!!