Joyful Moment from my Daddy

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I had an unexpected bit of joy last weekend. My sweet companion tasted a peach variety at the store and brought back a couple for me. The "Donut" or "Saturn" peach (named because of its shape) was one of the best-tasting fruits I've had in a long time!  

I'm thankful to my sweet wife for wanting to share it with me.

Joyful Moments-Love

Maybe you're like me and have needed an extra boost lately.

If so, today's Joyful Moment is for you!

Please, remember that you are loved.

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Yes, you are very much loved.

Remember that a Joyful Moment can be anything.

Post your blog entry below and don't forget to grab a button on the right.

Hooray, it's Friday!

Looking forward to reading your blogs over the weekend.

Joyful Moments-Cooking class

One of my favorite things that I did while I was in New York City was take a cookie class with my cousin Jim. We learned to make some of the BEST sugar cookies and how to decorate them.
More to come on that next week.
I know it's been awhile, but today it would mean the world to me if you would link-up and tell me what's brought you joy these past few weeks.
Remember anything can be joyful and it can be anything that makes you smile. 
Again, it would mean a lot to me if you took a moment to use Mr. Linky below.
Happy Friday friends!Hope it's a fabulous day wherever you may be.

Joyful Moments from Chelsea

My friend Chelsea wanted to share her joyful moment with the rest of us.

Her family blog is private and so she asked me to post it for her.

And I am so happy that she did!

Her cute little boy has been super sick lately.
He is the JOY of her life and she is a wonderful mother.

Over the memorial weekend they were able to visit
Red Butte Gardens and enjoy the lovely weather.

In Chelsea's words:

Last night my little boy was sick from 4:30 pm to 11:30 pm and I was losing my mind in worry about him. My husband used patience and long-suffering and gentle persuasion in asking my son to receive a Priesthood Blessing. My husband waited until our almost 3 year old said yes to "Would you like a Blessing so you can feel better?" I am so thankful for my son, for the Priesthood and good example his father sets for him. After the blessing I asked my little boy if I could pray with him because mommy is sad that he's been so sick. He said "Mommy I'm not sick." My husband felt a physical change in our little boy during the blessing and so did our smart, intelligent, sweet child. Thank heaven for both of them.

Weekend Inspiration here.

It's never too late to share your moment! 

Joyful Moments-Santa Monica

For whatever reason, every time I have gone to visit my grandmother, she insists we all go to Santa Monica.
I have fun memories of walking the beach with my family.
It's the ideal place to spend an afternoon or evening, walking the pier and ocean, just enjoying life.

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On the Pier there was a place that had a lot of old arcade games.

Some things never change when you grow old.We all took turns playing Skee Ball and such.
And before we left my cousins and I crammed into a photobooth.

This makes me smile.

(Random fact: I have two brothers and all my cousins are boys.Yes, I was spoiled.)
What's your joyful moment from this week?
Remember a joyful moment is anything that makes you smile!
Here's the details:1. Write/show a post about a joyful moment or what brings you joy.2. Grab a button (on the right) or simply link back to this blog.3. Use Mr. Linky below to link up your post.4. Visit other joyful bloggers and leave joyful comments!(it really does help)
HAPPY FRIDAY!

Joyful Moments-Miss Katelyn

The hardest part about moving,is leaving our sweet nieces Katelyn, Aiden and Madeline behind.
We have so many lovely memories, that will make us laugh until the next time we see them.
They're so beautiful and are growing up so fast.
But before we left,we had to have one last special date with Miss Katelyn.Of course, it was to our favorite place.
Nielsens Frozen Custard

On Fridays when I had some extra time,I loved taking Katelyn out and listento her chat about her day and the kids at school.

So happy that Kevin could join us this last time!

Yummy!Best frozen custard, period.
We love you Katelyn! 
Now, won't you help us in our journey to find JOY?What's your joyful moment?  Please, join us!
I will blog about my joyful moment every Fridaywhere you'll be able to link up your moment as welluntil the following Tuesday.
Remember, a joyful moment can be anything that made you smile!
Here's the little details:1. Write a post about a joyful moment or what brings you joy2. Include our button (on the right)  or simply link back to this blog3. Use Mr. Linky below to link up your post4. visit other joyful bloggers and leave joyful comments (because you never know when someone may need an extra hand)
HAPPY FRIDAY!

Joyful Moments-Graduation

Today is the big day!

We're so happy to be graduating!!!

Picture is by Justin Hackworth.
Announcement design by Danyelle Matthews.

Definitely Priceless Moment after paying all that tuition!

On the day of my last test,

we headed off to Zupas for some fondue to celebrate!

We are finally DONE!

"I think marriage is a very important thing to do, and you're missing a hell of a lot if you don't try it."

~Tuesdays with Morrie

by Mitch Albom

On a side note, Mitch Albom is speaking at our commencement!

He's one of my favorite authors, for sure.

We're so happy to be graduating together.

It's always better together! 

What's your Joyful Moment? 

Last week I loved these tulips from Life-N-Reflection.

I love the simplicity.

Please join us in finding JOY!

I will blog about my Joyful Moment every Friday,

where you'll be able to link up your blog as well,

until the following Monday.
Here's the little details:1. take a picture that brings you JOY2. blog about that Joyful Moments, include our button (on the right) or simply link back to this blog3. link up your post below4. visit other Joyful Bloggers and leave JOYful comments!

Joyful Moments-Wedding Memories

When we came outside from our Temple Ceremony,

Katelyn came running up to us and said, 

"I have balloons for your wedding!"

We smiled and laughed, she was thrilled.

Definitely a joyful moment.

Last week I loved these pictures by Becky from Rub Some Dirt On It

 These beautiful butterflies are in  Baby Em's room.

How fun! Finger-painting!

What's your joyful moment from this week?

I will blog about my Joyful Moment every Friday,where you'll be able to link up your blog as well,until the following Monday.
Here's the little details:1. take a picture that brings you JOY2. blog about that Joyful Moments, include our button (on the right) or simply link back to this blog3. link up your post below4. visit other Joyful Bloggers and leave JOYful comments!
Happy Weekend!!! 

Joyful Moments-Mission Memories

My younger brother Jonny Mark (kid with glasses) sent me this picture (he's in the Philippines).

It made me think of my own mission back in Brazil.

I miss these guys, what good times.

I've been home for almost three years this June.

Where did the time go? 
Doing good for others, is a great blessing.I can't help but want to serve someone every single day.It brings me JOY!
Last week I loved this picture from Mama's Gonna Shoot.Lovely.
Please help us in finding JOY!
I will blog about my Joyful Moment every Friday,where you'll be able to link up your blog as well,until the following Monday.
Here's the little details:1. take a picture that brings you JOY2. blog about that Joyful Moments, include our button (on the right) or simply link back to this blog3. link up your post below4. visit other Joyful Bloggers and leave JOYful comments!
Happy WEEKEND!

Joyful Moments-Together

Don't forget it's the last day to enter the giveaway here!

I love you, Kevin.

I want to spend every moment possible with you the rest of my life.

Last week Michelle shared a cute picture of her daughter reading.

So adorable.

What brought you JOY this week?

Please join us in the continuing journey of finding JOY!

Remember a JOYful moment can be ANYTHING!

I will blog about my Joyful Moment every Friday, 

where you'll be able to link up your blog as well, 

until the following Monday.

Here's the details for you to join in the photo challenge:

1. take a picture that brings you JOY

2. blog about that Joyful Moment, include our button{on the right} or simply link back to this blog

3. link your blog post up below

4. visit the other Joyful Bloggers and leave happy comments

Joyful Moments-Soccer Days

We're a little late this morning.

There's nothing like sleeping in on a sunny day.

It's quite nice to take easy for once.

Wednesday, my sister-in-law Jen was a little bit under the weather.

She called asking us if we could take Katelyn to her soccer game.

Why of course, we'd love to!

It was hilarious with lots of smiles and laughs.

The hardest part?

Knowing which way to kick the ball.

Here's to our soccer star! More pics to come another day.

What brought you JOY this week?

Please join us in the continuing journey of finding JOY!

I will blog about my Joyful Moment every Friday, 

where you'll be able to link up your blog as well, 

until the following Monday.

Here's the details for you to join in the photo challenge:

1. take a picture that brings you JOY

2. blog about that Joyful Moment, include our button{on the right} or simply link back to this blog

3. link your blog post up below

4. visit the other Joyful Bloggers and leave happy comments

Dr. Suess

Found this on my friend Morgan's blog.

It made me smile.

Who doesn't love Dr. Seuss?

It's important to just be you!

Don't forget Joyful Moments is tomorrow!!!
Start thinking, what has been your moment of joy this week?

Can't wait to see it!

Here has been some favorites from weeks past:

Sweet Landon.
from A Blessed Life

Seeing her little man after a long trip.
from Mummy's Letters

Beautiful moon.
from Life-n-Reflection

Amazing necklace.

from Life . . . as I see it

Remember a joyful moment can be ANYTHING that made you smile!

Plus, with it being the beginning of the month, we'll start it out right with a giveaway!

See you back here tomorrow. 

Joyful Moments-St. Patrick's Day

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Hope it was a great one.

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We had our fun after work, class, and running errands.

Dinner was green eggs and ham, with cheese quesadillas.

Kevin makes the best cheese quesadillas.

Green eggs and ham, Sam I am.

Plus fun green clothes and not to forget

It's not easy bein' green.

Kevin surprised me with green lips.

Which turned out to be really yummy lime cookies.

Then on top of that we headed out to Dolcetti Gelato for some green pistachio gelato.

Our table had cool little things inside of it.

I love these unique lights.

Perfect way to end the night.


Would you?
Could you?
In a car?
Eat them!
Eat them!
Here they are!
~Green Eggs and Ham

What brought you JOY this week?

Please join us in the continuing journey of finding JOY!

I will blog about my Joyful Moment every Friday, 

where you'll be able to link up your blog as well, 

until the following Monday.

Here's the details for you to join in the photo challenge:

1. take a picture that brings you JOY

2. blog about that Joyful Moment, include our button{on the right} or simply link back to this blog

3. link your blog post up below

4. visit the other Joyful Bloggers and leave happy comments

5. enJOY!