older and wiser

Another birthday came and went. I am 23!

Sunday morning, I woke up with Caden by my side and Maggie in my arms (who came in the bed an hour earlier). They were still both asleep and I was just thinking how lucky I am to have both of them. I wanted Maggie to wake up and share my birthday with me, so I started tickling and kissing her face (rude I know). She started making faces and whining a bit cause she wasn't ready to wake up, so I stopped. A few minutes later so opened her eyes and smiled at me. That is what I was waiting for! The best birthday present of the day. I then enjoyed breakfast in bed from my wonderful husband. We then watched conference, which I've always loved being around my birthday.

This is how I got to enjoyed conference. Jealous??

We then went over to my parents for a birthday celebration.

Here is Asher modeling one of my new shirts. Doesn't he look cute!

and this awesome Garmin watch my fam got me for working out I'm so excited about!

My mom spoiled me by making this yummy ice cream cake (my favorite!)

and i was so lucky to share my birthday with my little sister Paige who will be 16 in a few days.

I'm lucky to have such a wonderful family. There is no one else I'd rather spend my birthday with.

also, during conference President Dieter F. Uchtdorf said some things that inspired me to post this.

“With so many social media resources and the multitude of more or less useful gadgets at our disposable, sharing the good news of the gospel is easier and the effects more far reaching than ever before…. My dear young friends, perhaps the Lords encouragement to open our mouths might today include use your hands to blog and text message the gospel to all the world… With the blessings of modern technology we an express gratitude and joy about God’s great plan for his children in a way that can be heard not only around our work place, but around the world. Sometimes a single phrase of testimony can set events in motion that effect someone’s life for eternity."

While listening to President Uchtdorf’s talk, I knew I wanted to take the opportunity to bear my testimony to “all the world” that I have a testimony that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is the true church. I know that President Thomas S. Monson is a prophet called by our Heavenly Father to guide us in making right choices in our life. I know that through prayer Heavenly Father can give me comfort, peace and love. I know that the Book of Mormon is true and that by sincerely studying and applying the principles I can learn what is expected of me. In this world today Satan is trying to destroy marriages, and eternal families who are sealed in the temple, but I know that if we are studying the scriptures and praying with our spouses that Satan will not have power to break that sealing, because with our Heavenly Father in our relationships, we will not fail. I know there is always forgiveness and mercy because of the Atonement that our Savior performed, because he loves us. The gospel can bring happiness if we obey all the commandments. This I know, in the name of Jesus Christ.

(share your testimony for "all the world")