Thursday, February 03, 2022

christmas shopping 2022

Every year in December I try to make time to take my eldest children to do some Christmas Shopping. This year one of the trips was with 4/5 children p to one of local malls. As they get older they almost always want to go to a large mall for the selection and the experience. Not being in that setting very frequently recently for quite some time was different for me. Visiting a sprawling shopping mall is not usually my first choice. It was less busy than I expected and the mall shopping cart I found helped a great deal as my youngest ones little legs tire quite qickly. I was surprised at their thoughtful choices and delighted they were thinking also of one another. It was really interesting to see what they chose and how carefully they were being before they parted with their money. Mall Christmas displays and decorations are always fun for me to see and they usually want to get a bite to eat afterwards giving us a chance for more conversations. Classroom Secret Santa gifts many times are their priority but I also ask them to keep their eyes open for stocking stuffers for their sibilings. I appreciate their ideas and enjoy the opportunity to spend this time outside of our home with them. These days we haven't been getting a lot of those times with most events cancelled and restrictions still in place from the pandemic. It was exhausting but I was also provided with more insight to their thoughts and feelings as well as exposed to their delightful personalities which are so varied. I am grateful they still want to spend time together and they haven't tired of that.

November 2021 the many faces of Paisley

Saturday, September 25, 2021

grade 6 1980


 

Saturday, May 29, 2021

LoveOneAnother

Sunday, December 13, 2020

Sunday, May 19, 2019

Easter 2019







5 things anyone can do to participate in missionary work

I really enjoyed this talk in April’s general conference! It has helped me look for more opportunities to share what I love.


according to Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Missionary Work — Sharing What is in Your Heart

  • First, draw close to God;
  • Second, fill your heart with love for other;
  • Third, strive to walk the path of discipleship;
  • Fourth, share what is in your heart;
  • And fifth, trust the Lord to work His miracles.

spring 2019









Monday, January 07, 2019

Salmonbelly's Lacrosse Game Summer 2018


Queen's Park 2018 Summer

Three Girls Enjoying Sunshine at the Park

Paisley born 11 November 2013


Monday, December 29, 2014

Sunday, December 28, 2014