The Few Things You Really Need to Remember

I am so happy to finally see some warmer weather. So many things to look forward to this Spring. We are getting excited for Baby Johnson to make his arrival. I will be 30 weeks as of Tuesday so we are on the downhill slide. I have been looking back at pictures of Jess and Kyle when they were little. I have this picture of them framed and sitting above my scrapbooks.
I think they were about 4 and 2 then. It is definitely one of my favorite pictures of them.
Can't wait to experience the joy and innocence of another little one.
I also found a great site for poems, quotes etc. called http://www.appleseeds.org/index.htm. I found this great poem there.
I hope to incorporate it into a scrapbook page for each of the kids.

The Few Things You Really Need to Remember

Remember that your presence is a present to the world.
Remember that you are a unique and unrepeatable creation.
Remember that your life can be what you want it to be.
Remember to take the days just one at a time.
Remember to count your blessings, not your troubles.
Remember that you’ll make it through whatever comes along.
Remember that most of the answers you need are within you.
Remember those dreams waiting to be realized.
Remember that decisions are too important to leave to chance.
Remember to always reach for the best that is within you.
Remember that nothing wastes more energy than worry.
Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.
Remember that the longer you carry a grudge,the heavier it gets.
Remember not to take things too seriously.
Remember to laugh.
Remember that a little love goes a long way.
Remember that a lot goes forever.
Remember that happiness is more often found in giving than getting.
Remember that life’s treasures are people, not things.
Remember that miracles can still happen.

Our Drama Queen

Jessica had individual state speech contest yesterday and did very well. She took her musical theater piece from Pirate Jenny and also performed a literary program that she wrote. In musical theater she got two I's and a II. In her literary program she got all I's which can qualify her for All-State competition. We will not find out until later this week if she gets to go to All-State or not. She really loves performing with all of the singing, dancing and acting. She definitely did not get her talent from me. Those of you who know me or grew up with me know I am so scared to get in front of people for anything. After seeing her perform I was just amazed and told my mother-in-law, " I'm not sure she is really my child." Just kidding! I am so thankful God blessed her with her talent.

I actually got a scrapbook page done today for her.

Very simple in style but I am trying to simplify things and focus on the journaling and the photos. The journaling reads:

Since you were a small child you always have enjoyed performing in front of people, whether it is in plays, singing or playing your trumpet. This year you are a junior and you talent has seemed to blossom. You seem so comfortable in front of people. Whether it be in the plays, musicals, or speech contests you are showing so much talent. You made it to the State level of competition in both the group and individual speech contest. Your individual literary program got all I’s at the State Competition and a chance at All State while your individual musical theater piece got two I’s and a II. At these contests you have made great friends and you enjoy visiting with others who have similar interests. You have definitely found your niche. We were not surprised at all when you told us this year that you wanted to major in music at college and maybe participate in theater.

In other news Kyle has started driver's ed. I will have another driver on the road soon!

10 Years Now

March 11, 2000

10 years ago today Kenton and I were married at The Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa.
It is hard to believe 10 years has passed. It is also hard to believe all that we have been through!