Women are like lionesses at the gate of the home. . . . She guards that gate, and things matter to that family if they matter to her. . . . Sisters, you are each like the lioness at the gate. This means that there has to be some prioritizing. I was taught years ago that when our priorities are out of order, we lose power. If we need power and influence to carry out our mission, then our priorities have to be straight.

Thursday, January 25, 2007

Pictures of Shaelyn

We thought you'd like to see some updated pictures of Shaelyn, so here they are (in no particular order):

Shaelyn is now taller than the ottoman and likes to stand when you hold her up. She is getting so strong, we can't believe it! I keep telling Michael she is going to be walking soon! She is also now wearing 0-3 month clothes as opposed to newborn clothes. I want her to stay this little forever!

We read the Book of Mormon together every night as a family. Shaelyn is listening intently to Mommy reading from "The Book of Mormon for Latter-day Saint Families". She likes learning about Nephi and his family.

It snowed in North Carolina last week. Shaelyn did not want to wear her furry snow outfit, so she is not too happy in this picture. But we had to capture her outside with her first snowfall!


Naked baby! Here she is getting changed. She was so cute I couldn't resist taking a picture!

I just love being a mom and sharing all these moments with Shaelyn. It's so fun to see her grow and learn about the world around her. Aside from the fact that I can never sleep for more than 3 hours at a time, motherhood is great!