Service, an attribute of the Savior Jesus Christ.

Yes I know its been forever since I last posted but I am so glad I have this blog and hopefully this will get me started again to share our families experiences. I am attending Pathway through the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I am currently enrolled in Math and a Religion class. This semester in Religion we are taking Christ Like Attributes and applying what we read the the Scriptures and using a lot of prayer to become disciples of Christ. This time around I wanted to focus on Service and being Selfless. This has been so good for me and I have had some sweet experiences.

The Savior Jesus Christ is the best of example of loving and serving others. He walked this earth doing this and never turned anyone away. He truly loves everyone. As I studied about him in the scriptures we were assigned to read I knew this attribute would help me to be more like him and serve with all of my heart. We read one of my favorite accounts of the Savior Jesus Christ visiting the Americas. I felt so much love for him and that he loved the people so much he came to be with them for some time teaching them about the Gospel and Heavenly Father's plan.

Reading this account in 3 Nephi I truly knew I could do better to love everyone and especially start by serving my family with more love and to help others around me. I had at times complained out loud to have to make dinner or start the laundry and did things with a sad heart. So this is why I started working on being better at serving others. I knew at the end of this journey I wanted to help my sweet family and teach my boys that service is so important. Over the last couple of weeks I am happy to report that I have seen my 11 yr old son help people around us even if he didn't know who they are. This touched my heart so much. I could see the light of Christ in him and knew if I could do the same I would feel better about doing the little things for people.

I have truly listend after I have prayed to know what I should do for my friends and family to help them. Prayer is key in helping us to help others. I have a pretty big calling in my ward and I have been better at suggesting ways we can help the youth in their lives just because I have prayed to know what to do for them. I would have never known what to suggest unless I used prayer to guide me. I have not complained about things as much but to show my kids that they are important to me and I would do any thing for them. When I see a stranger I have not felt quick to judge but to realize they are just as important to our Heavenly Father as I am.
This last week I have been on the receiving end of service. How what a wonderful sight to see. I have been going through some tough news since this last Monday. I can see how others have the light of Christ to help me and my family. What a sweet blessing they have been to me. We talked about angels and I know I have earthly angels and heavenly angels watching out for me. I truly know this attribute was for me to come to understand who I am and what I need to do while on this earth. I will look to serve those around me more and to listened to that still small voice to help guide me. The church is so true.

It is great to be 8! I can't believe how fast it came!

 

Tre with his Dad getting ready to be baptized

The little brothers. Soon it will be their turn

In front of the font. Tre was beaming and so excited!

This was a wonderful day. I loved getting ready for this day to happen. I am so proud of Tre! My sweet little family:)

So grateful for the priesthood and that my hubby was ready to baptize little Tre.

Cousins and friends! Not all of them are pictured.

We did a luncheon at my Mom and Dad's home. I was so excited to be with all of the family after.

My sweet friend Elissa and Marcie, our primary president and Susan, the first Counselor in the primary pres. I love serving with these wonderful ladies

Jason and Melodie

Tre enjoying his food. He was so happy the whole day! I love this kid

Sweet Elissa. She wrote the sweetest letter to Tre. We love and appreciate your friendship.

Grandma made Tre a fun blanket. It has cub scouts on it. She is one amazing lady.

Getting his first set of Scriptures. Love his smile

Tre loves Aunt Carol! They bonded when we cleaned out Great Grandma's home. They are friends for life!

Travis does not like pictures. He did such a great job for the baptism. Grateful for him!

I am so proud of Tre for making this wonderful decision to be baptized. He followed the first step to make it back to our Heavenly Father. Every day I feel blessed to have my boy Tre in my life. He is the sweetest and most loving little person I know. He is growing both physically and spiritualy. I want him to know I am grateful for baptism and the Gift of the Holy Ghost. Tre remember to always listen to the still small voice it will help you in great times in your life. Remember to CTR and to know you are a Son of God. Heavenly Father will always love you and so will the Savior. This day was so wonderful and we loved being with the family and our friends. Sorry if we missed you on this day! We feel the love of all of our friends and always feel so supported by so many! Love to you all!

We will miss you Great Grandpa Savage

I love this picture. Such a good lookin  couple!

Grandpa passed away this year. It is so nice to know he is now together again with sweet Grandma Savage. They are such a cute couple. I loved talking with Grandma Savage. She would always tell me that my boys were just so beautiful. Grandpa was so good at making us laugh. He had the best sense of humor. I was told that he had a really good singing voice but he never sang for me. When I met Grandpa Savage for the first time I couldn't believe how much my father in law looked just like him and they had the same voice. It was crazy but cool. All I can say is that I loved seeing Grandpa Savage Smile and loved his laugh. I wish I could have visited with him more but after Grandma Savage passed he went and lived with a daughter in Montana.

I thought this was cool. He played basketball!

Grandpa was a cattle rancher. He looks like a cowboy!

I want my boys to know that he was a hard worker. A real cowboy. He would go on cattle drives and I did learn something else about him he worked hard to make his garden great.

I can't get over how cool these pictures are. I love this one with the horses.

We were able to attend the funeral. I still don't know a whole lot about the Savage side and someday I will get to know the cousins but I loved all the remembrance of Grandpa.

 

 

 

 

Travis and his brothers ended up being pall bearers. Travis's Dad was the only boy in the family so we are the ones to carry on the family name.

Rest in Peace.

The Savage Boys. Except we are missing Hayden and Landon.

This picture was taken several months before he passed. I am glad we have this.

Cute Great Grand kids with Great Grandpa.

We will love and miss you Grandpa Savage! I am sure your reunion with Grandma was sweet. We will never forget you!

Summa Time 2012

At the Scera Shell waiting for the play to start!

Um we are not sure we like any of the pictures we are in but this will have to do. We took the boys to see the Fiddler on the Roof at the Shell. 

Wow Summer came and went! Like I have said in other posts we moved in December to Orem. I love it here in Orem. It has changed my life in so many ways I am just loving it. We had so much fun this summer. We did go to Snowbird on a little staycation but that will be another post. We were pretty much set for the summer. We had a pass of all passes which we used to go to the Seven Peaks and also to the Scera Shell to see some good plays. We also had a punch pass to go swimming at the Scera Pool. Of course I am not good at taking pictures at the swimming pool but we sure made use of those passes. I feel blessed to live down the street from the Scera Park. I was so excited to have Tre and my other kids to go to the same elementary as me.  Well enough talk lets see some pictures!

We loved the fiddler on the roof play. It was awesome because a family in our ward was in it. Yep, the whole family. The Wawro Family did a fabulous job. Oh and my old High School Teacher was the main part. It was fun to see everyone use their talents!

We went to the riverwoods splash pad one day. It was fun we ended up going with our friends the Larsens and the Larsen family invited some other family members. It was fun and I think everyone had a good time.

Tre showing off his muscles or hulking out!

Landon loving the water.

Skyler wasn't sure about the splash pad but he looks happy here.

Landon started to wear sunglasses when he saw the track and field runners wearing their shades during the Olympics. He loves those shades!

We did have a fun summer and I just love being with my boys. There are times I think oh I don't want to go do that since I am the one who has to get everyone ready and out the door but I have to say I am so glad when I do go do things with my kids. They are so fun to be with and I love to see them happy!

Hey Batter Batter Swing!

Tre Played Coach Pitch this Year 2012. We moved in December to Orem so this was a big deal to find a team for him to play on. This team was great. The coaches were awesome and for the most part I think Tre had fun.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Baseball Season was new for us. The last time Tre played on a team was when he was playing T-Ball. So it seemed like forever since we got the tee bat, ball and glove out. Tre at first was a little hesitant but then he started improving on skill drills and I think was enjoying it. I never know with Tre what he is thinking but I liked that he could practice with Travis and myself and we all had fun. 

Tre's Team was super cute and fun to see improve. I liked his coaches and thought they really did a great job with everyone. The last practice the coach brought a big bucket of water balloons and had the kids take a swing at the balloons while they did batting practice. The coaches also had each of us parents pitch in and got them a trophy and had a water slide party after the last game. I was sad to see it come to an end. Just as the kids start to get better the season is over. Oh well hopefully I can get Tre to give it another year to see if he wants to play baseball.

Tre is a natural at sports. I know I am his parent but really he just looks like he knows what he is doing and looks good doing it. I love watching him play and oh I am one proud momma! 

Tre up to bat.

Tre practicing his catch and throw with a teamate

Ready to take the field!

Sitting in the nice shade listening to the coaches comments

Tre  being awarded his trophy. 

I am proud of you Tre! You did it and played some good games. Love you buddy. I will always cheer you on!

Out with Old...In with the New

The good old Orem High School

I know this will seem like a random post but as of right now I can only access these pictures to blog about. I wanted to update the blog while I am burning CD's for my sister in law for girls camp this next week so I came across these and thought why not!! So bare with me while we go down memory lane...

 It is super different to drive past Orem High and not see the old school I will be honest when I heard they were tearing it down I was sad. Change is never easy for me but I have had so many memories at the "old" Orem High that I just didn't want to let go of the school I went to. I know sounds cheesy but I spent so many hours at that school it was like a second home to me! 

Okay I also don't want to seem like I am bragging but I really did spend so many hours at Orem High like many students who get involved and are devoted to their groups. Being involved in High School was the best thing I did in those years. I always was sad when people would say I just want to get out of here and I would think just get involved in some way and you will enjoy it so much more. In those years I was on the Basketball team(soph. year) which I never thought I would make the team but just went to tryouts to have fun. I was a sophomore Cheerleader then in my Junior year I was a Varsity Cheerleader and the Junior Class Secretary and my Senior Year I was on the Varsity Cheer team again and the Senior Class Historian. I had so much fun serving on council and I was able to get to know so many people. As you can see I was involved but it was worth every minute of it. I am not even sure how I played basketball and cheered my sophomore year but some how it worked out. I do remember putting on my basketball uniform and going to my game then going home and changing into my cheer uniform and going back to cheer at the girls varsity basketball game. It was the same for practices it was a lot but I did it and that year my grades were the best! So yes I am glad I could pull it off! I have to say I had amazing parents and family to support me and also friends and teachers and also church leaders who I felt cheered me on all through out my High School Days. I will never forget those who were a great support to me! 

The Old Lounge

The Old Lounge as it became my Junior Year since they were in the process of building the new lounge so yes this was the "old lounge" to me. I would only sit in this lounge if I new someone that was sitting in there or if it wasn't lunch like during a class that we could leave for a minute. It wasn't my hang out place but a fun place to be sometimes.

The book store

I never really spent much time in there only to buy spirit gear if I needed something.

This is where my locker was for 3 yrs

This is where I was told I made the sophomore basketball team. Yes I won't forget that day. I thought it was a dream!

 Okay for reals I didn't think I was going to make the basketball team. I was 5'1" I kept telling myself I was just there to have fun. I have to admit that basketball was my favorite sport and I had tried out for the freshman team and didn't make it. I decided to focus on tumbling instead for cheer. I was a tom boy growing up and basketball was my thing but I also wanted to cheer so why not do both.I just couldn't believe it was for real.  It was so fun playing basketball and I met a lot of great friends. Good times!

c gym this is where we had basketball practice and sometimes cheer practice

going into cross hall!

The New Lounge my Junior Year! This is where I would eat lunch and we had some fun dances in there. We also had our 10 yr. reunion there.

This is the foods classroom. Our cooking station was just behind this door. Travis was in my cooking group and one day he decided to put me out this door and I would go around back into the classroom and he would keep putting me out. I laughed so hard and my teacher didn't even notice. 

For those of you who went to Orem High this is the hall that had the beehive in it. This was the open house before they tore the school down. I think this is cute with Travis showing our boys the beehive.

The Auditorium. I spent time here getting ready for assemblies and being in assemblies. So fun!

looking out from the stage. i will never forget this! There have been some of my friends that were in the drama dept that have gone on to broadway and are well known. Kind of fun to see them now because they did a good job back then.

 Skyler trying out the stage! He was so little when we went to the open house! 

This is the room I spent with some fun people on Senior Class. Lots of planning went on in there.

Our theme was found by me! Okay I can't take all the credit. Travis helped me and I brought it to the others and they liked it!

Senior Class of 1999! What a cool year to graduate in!

Okay the words to the fight song are behind us. I sang that song so much so of course we had to get a picture of it.

I saw my brother and my sister in law at the open house. Both of them went to Orem High.

I met Travis at Orem High so I won't forget those times we had in High School.  This is the end of the grand tour of the "Old Orem High" It has been fun to go into the "new" school but it won't ever be the same to me. I think one day my boys will be going to Orem High so it will be fun to sit back and watch them create memories. Roar for Orem High!