Updated Pic

The Master Pic Taker (aka my brother Barth) used his magic skills to brighten up my picture. The bottom set is a little more aqua/turquoise, but this is better than the first pic.

The Sanctity of Womanhood

“Of all the creations of the Almighty, there is none more beautiful, none more inspiring than a lovely daughter of God who walks in virtue with an understanding of why she should do so, who honors and respects her body as a thing sacred and divine, who cultivates her mind and constantly enlarges the horizon of her understanding, who nurtures her spirit with everlasting truth.”...

"So many of our sisters are disheartened, even discouraged, and disillusioned. Others are in serious trouble because of the choices they make. Satan has unleashed a seductive campaign to undermine the sanctity of womanhood, to deceive the daughters of God and divert them from their divine destiny. He well knows women are the compassionate, self-sacrificing, loving power that binds together the human family. He would focus their interests solely on their physical attributes and rob them of their exalting roles as wives and mothers. He has convinced many of the lie that they are third-class citizens in the kingdom of God. That falsehood has led some to trade their divinely given femininity for male coarseness." (Elder Richard G. Scott, 'The Sanctity of Womanhood')

Sunday evening as I was working on one of my Personal Progress value experiences I read this awesome conference talk by Elder Scott. To read more, click here.

Jewelry Making

On Saturday night I went to hang out with my friends the Mackay's and play games. After a fun round of Power Grid, Evan sat on the couch snoring while Kim brought out her beading supplies and taught me how to make earrings! Below is what I came up with. The colors didn't come out well (how do you guys take such awesome pictures?!) but you get the idea. Probably won't be a hobby I'll pick up, but it was a fun way to spend the evening.

Memorial for Iraqi EOD Team

Click here to read the article and see the mural painted by my cousin Eric.

http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123192334