Fall Fun

Now that it's officially FREEZING outside, I thought I'd post some pictures of our adventures this fall.

Corn Maze with our amazing friends, the Bracks!

Thanksgiving time! Hanging out with Matt's family and photo shoot!

So Proud

I am so proud of my husband.  I'm going to brag about him for a little bit.

Not only did he get this awesome job here in CO, but he is apparently doing an awesome job at it.  He just recently got a raise (a very very small one) with only working for the company for 4 months!  He also got a "Qual-star" today.  This means he has been doing great work and he's been rewarded with a prize of his choosing! And the prizes are pretty darn awesome.

I am so lucky to have such a smart and hard-working guy all to myself!

Crafty Kadi

I have been doing a lot of crafts lately.. it may be due to my Pinterest addiction, and to the fact that the women in my ward here are so craftsy.  Here are some of my most recent crafty adventures.  I am definitely running out of space to put things in this little apartment of ours.

 Temple on canvas... turned out awesome!

Candy Corn Jars on Candelsticks

Fuzzy burlap decoration balls. They look great as a centerpiece on my table!

 

Now, I think it's time to start looking for some cute Christmas crafts to make.

Old or Young?

I'm at that stage in life where I feel like I'm an adult, but at the same time.. I don't.  When did I grow up? I feel old.. and I feel young. Which am I?



Reasons I feel old:

• I have grey hair
• Someone asked my what my daughters name was at a young women's activity (The girl was 12, I'm 25)
•  They play my favorite songs from high school on "Throwback Thursday" on the radio
• I don't like loud music or crowds anymore
• I don't have a smart phone nor do I really want one

 

Reasons I feel young:

• Some of my students and I have the same clothes
• At another young women's activity I was asked what high school I went to
• Most of the books I read are for young adults
• I don't have any children yet
• I still have that darn acne

I guess I'm just stuck in the middle somewhere which is probably the best place to be!

I am a Mormon woman...

And I love my role in the church.

I have been crushed by all of the protesting that women have been doing in the LDS church lately.  It makes my heart sad every time I read something strongly written from these "Mormon Feminists".   Sometimes, I literally cry.  They may have good intentions, but I really believe they are missing the mark.

Women and men have different responsibilities and divine qualities that are God-given.  They have been outlined for us in The Family: A Proclamation to the World that was written by the prophets who speak for our Heavenly Father.  I know and understand that there are so many exceptions to the rule, but we are counseled to follow this guidance as best as our circumstances let us.

The reason I am writing this is I finally burst with frustration when I heard about the women protesting at general conference!  How selfish are we that we would protest the leaders of our own church! This is no different and no better than the anti-Mormon protesters that line the street at general conference.

These women wanted to be admitted into the Priesthood session of general conference which is where our leaders give counsel to the men of the church.  It is directed to the MEN about their responsibilities as MEN in the church.  Of course these meetings can be applicable to women as well, but it is more important for MEN to hear this counsel since it was prepared, prayed and fasted about, and directed to MEN.  Women can now watch this session live at home which its great! However, this meeting should be attended in person and should be more special for the men of the church.  I don't want to take up a seat that could hold someone who needs the counsel more than me. I don't see the men get angry when they can't watch the Relief Society session with us at the church or tabernacle.  Watch it at home, ladies.

What irks me even more is the group of women who think that eventually women will receive the priesthood.  This is NOT okay with me.  These groups are getting away from equality and into "We should have all the qualities and responsibilities of women and now we want everything the men have too."  That is why God created men AND women.  And He created them differently.  For a reason.  We are going too far... Before long we won't even need men anymore.  A gender-less society is NOT what God wants for His children.

I could go on all day, but here's this short of it.  I KNOW that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints is the Lord's church.  I know that my gender is essential to my growth in this life and in the next.  I know that Heavenly Father loves me and would never want me to feel like I am not worth as much as a man. I believe the Mormon feminist movement has gone way too far.  It is very detrimental to missionary work. If we complain about the church, who's going to join? It creates contention in the church which is the most deadly thing we can bring into Zion.  I am confident that Heavenly Father and his prophets will do ALL that they can to make the Church as perfect as it can be here on earth where it's lead by imperfect people.

I am a Mormon woman.
I wear a skirt to church to respect the Lord's house. (And because I like it)
I understand that for now the priesthood is for my use through His sons.
I know that my Heavenly Father loves me. And that's all that matters.

I like my bike.

I recently got a new bike! I feel like a real Coloradan now even though it's just a cruiser.

I made Matt take my picture with my bike and my new haircut. Isn't my bike cute?

FLOOD

It's been an interesting week here in Colorado.  We have had TONS of rain which has flooded many rivers, streets, and neighborhoods.  Luckily we live on a little bit higher ground and not too close to any bodies of water so we have stayed pretty dry, but many members of our community have had major flooding in their houses.  My prayers go out to all those who have been affected.

 

 
Lots of roads are closed and schools have been cancelled since last Thursday.  My school in Boulder plans to resume this Wednesday.

I've got a lot of house work and me-time in these past few days which has been a good break from my busy schedule of teaching math and coaching softball.  I even got my hair cut!