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Brad has really been letting WORRY get the better of him lately. He hasn’t been able to sleep good for a while now and is finding it harder to deal with work so he hasn’t been working the overtime we need and the lack of sleep is keeping him from doing his usual exercise that will help him get closer to his weight goal so he can get into the military. See what worry does?? It does us NO GOOD. I’ve been trying to comfort him and reassure him that IF we will just put our cares into the hands of our Heavenly Father and not let any worries come into our minds then we shall find happiness instead of worry, doubt, misery! I’ve also noticed that with Brad - when we have something potentially “worrysome” come into our lives, he LOOKS for the worst casenarios. The “What If’s” in the negative view and he lets those thoughts swirl round and round till he gets so upset and frustrated. Is this how we spend our lives?? I talked to Brad about it and said instead of looking at situations with the “What If’s” in the negative… look at the “What If’s” in the positive! Example: The car we bought needs a new transmission. Church friend is helping us and we could possibly get the transmission free! Good right?!!! I’m content with that! Brad though has been going over the “What If… this doesn’t happen” It’s all about our thought process and where we take our minds. I try to live in the positive and RID of all the negative so there is no chance for WORRY or doubt to rule my thoughts or life to bring me down! Life is too short! Get rid of that worry TODAY! Focus on the things that matter most… love, happiness, family, GOD!

It’s the WEEKEND! This morning I sat down to eat my breakfast and thought OH… I should take a picture like I’ve been MEANING TO! Heh. I attempted to take a pic of it on my computer desk but noooope, not enough light so I set it on top of our TV in front of the window and VOILA.

This bowl of yummy is my usual! I’ve been eating 2 eggs lately but this morning since I knew my exercise was gonna be low key I decided upon just one eggie! I start off by cooking some spinach and chopped green bell peppers in the sprayed SKILLET then plop the egg(s) in and scramble away! I add the seasonings then place into bowl. Cook my turkey sausage, put cottage cheese with eggs and mix it all together! Toast my honey wheat bread and get a 22 ounce bottle of water and that is my breakfast! YUMMO. I got Katie up, fed, ready and let her watch episodes of Rugrats while I cleaned house!

Once the house was allllllllll clean I got Katie ready and we headed out for a walk since I’m now incorperating walking into my weekends! It was kindof gloomy when I looked out the window this morning but by the time we headed outside for a walk, the sun was shining so I was happy to see the clouds had let up.

PRETTY clouds! I was coming down the road and thought this view would make a great picture. We were strolling along and there were some very colorful flowers in someone’s front yard so I also took a photo of those!

I was getting reallllllllly hungry on the way home! We came inside and I fed Katie then made my chocolate protein shake and peach! While Katie played in her highchair, I cleaned Mr. Turtle’s tank and then cleaned our bedroom floor fan since I have to clean that every once in a while so It’ll be dust free and blowing more air. I put Katie down for a nap then got a shower. Brad came home and we both fiddled online and talked a bit before he had to go again! I usually eat lunch around 2PM but I waited until I was hungry to eat which was around 3PM? I think? After eating, I fixed my hair and here I am! Posting some things online then gonna study more scriptures and eventually get Katie back up!

I feel so blessed, thankful and grateful !!!!!!!!!!

I love The Gospel. I want to share everything I know about it to anyone that will hear of it! Why? Because It has blessed me in so many different ways. Do you believe in God? If the answer is yes then If you have not — give your heart to Him. Take part in coming unto Him and repenting of your sins then being cleansed by the way of baptism then to receive the Holy Ghost which will help lead and guide you in this mortal life. It’s not easy being a mortal but with our Heavenly Father and his PLAN for us, we CAN be happy and learn to overcome all the obstacles that are set on our paths in this lifetime. I’m not just saying all this to merely utter words, I am saying these things because I know with all my heart that they ARE indeed true! For all those that cast away the words of our Heavenly Father and do NOT follow in that path will surely be lead into a life where Satan reigns their daily activities to be led away from happiness and everything Heavenly Father meant for said person to have. I know I want to be happy so I will strive each and every day to follow those teachings to lead me in the right direction and I pray that everyone else may too. Before I joined the church, I believed in God but that was IT. I didn’t study scripture, I didn’t go to church, I didn’t explore the blessings that I could partake in IF I would just do those things and let God surround my life and everything I do and say. I’m so glad I opened that door. Won’t you? I say to all that may read of this - repent of your sins and come clean in the sight of God. The blessings that come from this will bring happiness into your lives that will change you forever. I can testify of this! I pray for all children of men on this day.

It’s been a lovely day!!! HAPPY FRIIIIIIDAY! I got up, did a 200 calories custom workout on the Wii Active then got Katie up, fed and ready to GO for our usual… dun dun dun - can ya guess? FRIDAY WALK! We actually walked for about an hour! The breeze felt wonderful. I do throughly love being outside.

I stopped and reflected on all the beauty around me. The sky was blue and at first I didn’t see any clouds but as I was walking back towards home, I noticed a patch of clouds and decided to take the above picture! I sang songs to Katie and we made our way back to the backyard. I went inside to grab a few things then put her shoes on and let her play while I read some religious material.

I could not WAIIIT to get back from walking so I could drink some cold H2O and also my favorite choco deluxe protein bar! I had put it in the fridge earlier so It was chilled too! I savored every bite… I sure did! While sitting and reading while Katie played, a pretty little butterfly apparently found my Asics a comfy place to land.

Katie and I came back inside and she got a snack then I let her play with a big spoon in her highchair while I went to get a quick, yet relaxing shower. Afterwards, I rocked her for a bit before putting her down for nap. She did NOT want to go down but I was calm with her and tried to tell her that a nap was necessary for a tired girl like her! She continued to protest after I left but eventually rolled over and went to sleep. My stomach made it known unto me that It was hungry by the way of quite a few growls so I got everything ready for eating!

I LOVE this lunch combo ~ peanut butter sandwich (which also contains cinnamon, few banana slices and also a little chopped up apple!) paired with a tiny boiled brussel sprout and spinach salad and of course a yummy peach! That definetly hit the spot! I haven’t eaten anything since then and that was 2PM when I ate and it’s nearly 4:30PM but I’m going to hold out as long as I can! If I’m not hungry, I’m not going to eat!! Really trying to get my appetite in line and so far It’s working!!!!!!! That makes me SUPER excited! Brad came home for his lunch break and he isn’t having the best day… he didn’t work overtime last night (but just a few minutes over) and he hasn’t been doing his exercise. *Shrug* All I can do is encourage him! Anyhow, we didn’t really say anything to one another until he was leaving to go back to work. I studied more scriptures then fixed my hair! IT’S SO SOFT! Yippeee!

I imagine Katie will be up very shortly and I plan on folding laundry, studying more scripture, potty training with Katie, fixing snacks and dinners and making the best of the remainder of my Friday! Hope everyone is having a great day too! Rejoice on this day for it is a day the Lord has made!