Strong and Courageous

Abe Lincoln once said,"Those who are critical of my goals and dreams simply do not understand the higher purpose to which I have been called. Therefore, their scorn does not affect my attitude or action. I forgive their lack of vision and I forge ahead. I now know that criticism is part of the price paid for leading past mediocrity."

What a powerful statement. I know that my dreams and goals are small compared to some, but they are mine none the less. What great inspiration to be your best self no matter what. I saw this quote on the website of the woman who did a re-make the following video.

I had just watched "Joseph Smith-Real Superman" on youtube. I watched it before, when I was first called as Young Womens President. I wept when I saw it. I watched it again to see if it fit for New Beginnings this month. We are using a Super Hero theme to go along with our theme this year:"Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest" (Joshua 1:9)

We want our girls to recognize the strength they have in them. So my question to you is this: What makes you strong and courageous? It's a tough question. Share it on a comment if you want.

Me? I had to think a lot about this question because if I couldn't answer it, how could my young women? So, I am strong and courageous when I pay my tithing, recognizing that it is not MY money in the first place. I am strong and courageous when I refrain from gossiping. But most of all I am WEAK and the Lord Jesus Christ makes me STRONG.



Here's the video if you want to watch it.

Going Private

Hi everyone! Marissa was talking to a friend who is a police officer and he was telling her how unsafe it is to have names and so much information on our blogs. So, because of this, I have decided to go "Private". This means you will need to sign in to your blogger account to see our blog. I know that this is another step, but I feel this is the best way to go. I hope that this does not discourage you to check in on our family from time to time, but I think it's the right thing to do. Unfortunately we live in a crazy world with crazy people. If there is a chance I don't have your email and you would like to keep reading-please send me your email in a comment or on facebook message! Thanks a ton!

Thanks for your understanding.

Baby Quilt

I just had to share a picture of my latest project. I have got the sewing bug again and I'm on a roll! This is the cute baby blanket I made for Jill Shepherd Burton. I used the pattern I bought at Material Girls last week. It turned out so cute and now I'm ready to make more. I bought this fabric at JoAnn's, but I have plans for a baby boy one with fabric from Material Girls.

Now I just need to get a TV in my room so I don't have to sew on the kitchen table!

Material Girls

So on Friday, Marissa, Jen and I did a little shopping. Our original plan was to just go to Costco. While we were at Marissa's, Lynn (her mom in law) told us about this fabric shop in South Jordan called "Material Girls". So off we went there first.


Oh My Heck!

I think we died and went to fabric heaven!!! What a fabulous shop. Great fabric, all the trendy stuff that is so hard to find. Great patterns, cute ones made by real people. I got a pattern for a bubble skirt for Sydney and some fabric that Jen is going to sew up. And a pattern for the cutest baby quilt for the new little ones that are coming. Great service. The ladies were so helpful and friendly. I am sold. I will be going back often. Oh and they have classes, so we want to go for a girls day out. Yes, Amber you must come too!



1645 West Town Center Dr #3, SJO, UT (801)495-4290


Then we stopped by a little shop called "Over the Top Cookies" oh my goodness, what goodness! Again, a cute shop locally owned, mom and daughter shop with the best cookies with snickers, milky way, marshmallows, everything you can imagine on top. YUM!



1665 W. Towne Center Drive, Suite B3, South Jordan, UT

We finally made it to Costco and shopped way to much if you know what I mean!

What a fun time! I can't wait to get sewing...Now: how to get more sewing machines so we can all have one. We are going to be busy girls. :)