Conference, what did you think? What was your favorite talk? Leave a comment! If you're reading this, you either are Mormon, or know I'm Mormon. Every 6 months our church has a conference where our prophets, apostles and other church leaders talk. It's always amazing. I know the Lord inspires every speaker. I loved all the talk about dating. My sister loved it too. HAHA, so right after priesthood session on Saturday a guy messaged her on fb and asked her to go on a walk w/ her between sessions. RIGHTEOUS! Amy couldn't go though...
Will's favorite thing about conference... well he doesn't have a favorite talk...but he liked the overall encouragement and motivation he got to be better. Don't you love President Uchtdorf? He's so witty! I always love Elder Bednar. He is a serious scholar. He always has some new principle to share. I love how he presents his message.
In other news, if you stalk me on facebook you know that we are moving to OK! I'm so excited! You may ask, espeicially if you're JULIE ARDNT, what is so special about OK? :)Well, for starters, it's pretty close to my family in AR, and not too far from my family in MN. Secondly, the people are SO nice! Thirdly, the school is beautiful! (University of Oklahoma) Will is going to be studying Industrial/Organizational Psychology. (Most people don't know what this means...basically it's dealing w/ improving the work place through things like training, leadership development, personnel selection, etc....FUN stuff...right.) Actually, I'm really interested in it. I hope he focuses on leadership because I'm fascinated w/ stuff like that. The building Will will be spending most of his time in is beautiful!
We're so blessed, the program pays for his school and gives him a little extra to live off of. One of the biggest reasons that I'm excited for this move, is that we will be there for at least 5 years! Really, that's not a long time, but when we got married, I had no idea what our future held. I knew he would graduate in a couple years, but I had no clue where we would be. I knew we would leave Idaho shortly though. So, I haven't really gotten comfortable. Now, I can get a little comfy in OK. Oh and Norman, where we are going, is such an awesome town! It's VERY family oriented. There are lots of parks and an awesome movie theater, and all sorts of fun things to do. Plus, my great uncle is the CFO for the ampitheater at the Oklahoma City Zoo (30 minutes away) and he gets front row tickets to any show in town. AWESOME! Last year Tim Mcgraw came and my cousins and Grandma went. He sang to my cousin because it was her birthday. Anyway, I'm excited to get to spend more time w/ my great uncle and possibly see some great shows! :)
I'm not excited about moving. Blah! Any suggestions? I've checked out 3 books from the library. I'm such a nerd, now hold on (before Julie makes fun of me...) I didn't say I was enjoying reading them. I have learned some things though.
Speaking of books, has anyone else read The Hunger Games or The Great & Terrible series? I've just started Mockingjay. I didn't like them at first, but I was told to keep reading, so I did. I'm not a big fan of authors shouting out political messages, but it's not that bad. I really liked the second one.
I started reading the Great & Terrible books on my own. My friend Courtney let me borrow her book. I had it for over a year and finally decided to read it. It was so good! I got the next one from the library and then Will bought me the whole series for Valentines Day! YAY! We're listening to them together now. (The library has them on CD.) READ THEM! They are about the second coming and SO interesting. (Fiction...but insightful) Well, I'll keep you updated on our exciting new adventures. Leave some love!
Here's little E doing her thing...I tried to keep it pg rated, but she has this grabbing complex...
Before I took this video, she was just having a ball in the tub. Of course, as soon as I pulled out the camera she died down. This still kind of shows how relaxed she was, but seriously her legs were slumped over the side and she was just chilling...
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My favorite part in conference was this afternoon when (Ballard? I can't remember now! Sorry.) said that the gospel "comfort us in our afflictions and afflicts us in our comfort". hee hee hee! And as for moving. Bleh. Start early, label specifically and well, or have someone else do it for you. We had to move ourselves this last time (move #7 in almost 12 years of marriage), and I detest it. We hired a couple YM for $100 each to load and unload the truck, but it was a local move. Good luck on your move!
Sorry, I should proof read. I meant "comforts us in our afflictions..."
Love the video and Absolutely loved conference. I was really inspired with ideas on how to start preparing to be a wife and mother. I loved Elder Holland's witness of the inspiration of conference and of the Prophet and Apostles. I loved the speaker who talked about being and doing. There was just so much that helped me learn how to be better!!
I am reading the Great and Terrible series right now and I love it! The second book was really hard for me to get into but once I did I buzzed right through it and can't wait to start the third one. Great book. Have you ever read "The Incredible Gifts of Women" by Barbara Jones. I HIGHLY recommend that book. It is wonderful. I read that one in a week. I could never set it down!
wow! I'm sad you guys won't be in St. Louis for us to visit you, but it sounds like you will have quite the setup in Oklahoma! That is so awesome.
PS that child is just TOO gorgeous!
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