Your jaw will drop

My Father-in-law showed me this. Please watch:



My thoughts on this are indescribable.

The Beginning of Keira's Fairytale: Baby Blessing & Nursery

Yesterday was Keira's baby blessing. My mother made her beautiful dress! (I picked out the fabric and purple ribbon!) Taylor gave her a beautiful blessing. I bore my testimony about when I first brought her home, I couldn't believe she was my daughter and the Lord is entrusting me to teach her all about the the gospel of Jesus Christ. And how the joy of becoming a mother overwhelmed me. The joy was unlike any I've ever experienced in my entire life. I felt that I was finally completing my destiny and purpose that God designed for me. There truly is no greater calling than to be a mother. I've also finally posted pictures of Keira's bedroom, I didn't post them sooner because I'm still getting curtains and finishing a shelf to hang. But what the heck, ya'll can see it :) LOL! (Vintage stencils & butterflies)

(my favorite feature is the chandelier! perfect for night feedings & gives a nice soft glow ~so relaxing~)

(the sign says,"Fairytales do come true")

(I painted and decoupaged the letters with scrapbook paper.)

(I bought these and customized them to match the bedding! I hand cut the flower & butterfly)

Taylor's parents FIRST GRAND-CHILD!

~Sweeeeet Stuff~

Well my best friend Afton was in AZ for a family reunion and was able to stop by and see where I lived for the first time. We've known each other since High School. And she lived with my family in H.S. too for almost a year, so she's practically a sister to me. Even though we don't live close by each other our friendship has remained the same: Silly-Giddy-Girls that may possibly say or do something crazy at any given moment! lol!
It was fun to see her and her little girls. I made them little jewelry boxes!
MY BROTHER IS GETTING MARRIED!!!!!!!!
I've been meaning to get on here and post the big announcement that my awesome studly brother Gerrit is officially engaged. He took her to Sedona, AZ on a hummer ride tour and proposed at a lovely scenic view. I'm soooo excited for them both. His Fiancee, Shawntae is sooo freakin' fun! I can't wait to have her as my sis-in-law! I love you guys!

On Memorial Day my parents and I went to Sedona and ate a yummy BBQ Chicken Pizza (my fav) at Oak Creek Brewery and then had fun walking around Telakipaki (scenic fountains/landscape/boutiques). It was Keira's first day trip & she did awesome! she rocks! (my hubby had to work but I made him dinner & watched a movie.)

*B A B Y L i C i O U S*

FEED ME!

{....Zzzzzzzz}

CHANGE MY DIAPER!

{....Wide-Eyed}


Cuddle Me!

{....Zzzzzzzz}

My Tummy's Upset! Waaaah! Waaaah!

I've adapted to motherhood and the daily baby grind really well. Keira is a very calm & mellow baby. And she sleeps the whole time when I do errands. Keira snorts whenever she's upset or hungry it is so hilarious! She also makes the cutest face after she eats, I call it her "cloud-nine" face, ha ha ha! Keira does not like baths yet. Taylor & I love to snuggle with her. We love her so much. She's almost 5 weeks! Yikes!

A Mother Is Divine

A Mother is Divine

Teaching me the ways of Christ,
By her shining example, a perfect light,
Praying to the Lord to guide and direct me,
And making home a refuge from the world,
Reminding me to see the beauty in all things,
Her radiant smile calms any burden,
Her warm embrace instantly healing,
Her lips speak words of love and kindess,

Humming while she cooks a family meal,
The comforting aroma of her fresh baked bread,
There's nothing like a mother's touch,
And once we've left mother's nest,
There she always awaits,
And we all finally admit,
Truly a mother does know best,

What wondrous work a mother inspires,
She makes us all want to stand a little taller,
And as we get older we then realize,
the sacrifices she made for our happiness.
How I thank my Heavenly Father,
For my sweet mother.

Love,
Sheralyn
(copyright©2009)


On my first Mother's Day I went to my parents ward for church and my father gave a beautiful talk about the role of mothers. He used this poem I wrote in his talk. I could talk about my mom & her wonderful example and role model forever. I aspire to be like her in every way. She is so amazing and has always demonstrated a true follower of Christ throughout my life.


Now that I am taking on the greatest role in my life as a mother, I reflect often on events in my life and how my mother helped me and was there for me. I know I wouldn't be where or who I am today without her positive great role in my life. I remember hearing often people say, "Take your time and wait to have kids, travel all over, live it up, because once you have children your life is not the same." Now it is true your life is not the same, but...
#1 Why spend all that money on traveling when it can be used toward your home or savings for your children or future missions!
#2 Risking years and years to have children and then possibly find out you can't have children or is now harder to concieve. Which is every woman's fear who desires a family.
#3 Most IMPORTANTLY: It is a commandment from Heavenly Father. It is the most important part of the plan of salvation.

How blessed and privileged I am to care and teach one of God's children. I admire all mother's that make sacrifices and truly embrace the greatest role they have taken on. A great quote I love says, "While we try to teach our children about life, Our Children teach us what life is all about."
The wonder and adventure a child finds in everything turns the dirty corrupt world we tend to always see into the beautiful exciting world God created for us to enjoy while we experience mortality.


The last two weeks my sweet mother-in-law helped me with the baby, cooking, cleaning, etc. while I've been healing. And when my father-in-law came down to drive her back home he sent me beautiful flowers for my first Mother's day and made his wife and I breakfast. She gave me Sheri Dew's new book, "Saying It Like It Is." My husband gave me a new digital camera I can't wait to use! I had a fabulous first Mother's Day! I'm so blessed to have my mother and mother-in-law! I love them so much!