Family and church

I met with my brother last night, brought him dinner in his time share hotel that he is letting my husband and I stay in for a few days!  We had a wonderful visit, caught up and chatted a lot about family, business and life.  He's my older brother and I've always looked up to him.  He is generous, smart, hard working, faithful and kind.  I could go on.  We were close as teenagers and remain close and enjoy getting together when we can.  We've been able to see each other more this past Winter.. we live closer to him in the Wintertime.   He always has a smile and cares so much for his family, not only his wife and children, grandchild, but his sisters and parents and extended family as well.

Sunday, the day I missed blogging, (shame on me huh!  I can't let it get me down or stop me, I cannot change what happened yesterday, only move on to doing better!) I went to church with my husband and enjoyed being in my sacrament meeting.  I was sitting there listening to the prelude music and it was time for the meeting to start.  One of the young men came to the row behind us and I thought it was odd because his family was sitting in front of us..  he tapped me on my shoulder and asked if I would come up and lead the opening song.  There was no director yet.  Our music chorister is pregnant and due anytime now.  She's a first time mom and so sweet and leads the music every Sunday.  So I said "sure"  I jumped up and turned to the page in the book to the song we were singing and led the opening song.  As the song began, our chorister came up front and was there just a tad late.. she led the rest of the songs for the meeting.  I was happy to be able to serve and fill in when there is a need.  I am comfortable leading music in either a congregation or a choir.   I love doing it.

Today, Monday, my husband and I have been able to work at a time share that my brother said we could use for a few days until he and his wife and daughter can come and enjoy some time away.  He had to work for a couple days and they had to use the time share, so he was so generous and didn't want the place "to go empty".  I plan on going swimming tomorrow afternoon!  Kelly (my husband) and I have enjoyed working here and chilling and enjoying the beautiful resort room.

Until tomorrow.  Lessons learned:  Serve when needed.  Love your family.  Do things together as a married couple to kindle your relationship.  Relax now and then.  Slow down and enjoy some time together.

Be Better

What is life were 'easy'?  Do you wish things could be 'easier' for you?  Do you feel like life is 'easier' for everyone around you?  Why does it sometimes seem like others have it easier than I do?  Do they really have it easier?  Probably not.  Everyone has their own set of problems and challenges in life.  It is a journey and a process for us to experience.  When I feel like others have it better or easier than I do, I take a look around me, pause and feel gratitude for what I do have in my life.  If I want things to be easier or better for me, it is up to me to change my attitude, my outlook, my work ethic, my patience, my persistence, my passion, my focus,.  Things can be easier as I get better and better with my focus and time management.  Is it hard to do?  Sure it can be hard.  But I can decide to make a change and make it.  I shouldn't wait for a crisis or a need to be better.  I decide to be better for me and for my family and friends.  You can choose to be better at something.  Look for ways you can improve your life, your family, your surroundings and your focus.  Seek after things that uplift and bring you joy.  Delete or get rid of things that drag you down or that don't add beauty and good to your life.  You have the power if you have the courage to let go of the past and make the changes needed for yourself for today and for your future.  It really doesn't matter what happened yesterday, last week, last month or last year.  You have the power to change and be better for today, for tomorrow and for your future.  "Don't wish it were easier, wish you were better"  -Jim Rohn

I like this thought.  It speaks to me!

Take care of your Body, Need Energy?

 

 

Just a little highlight for this morning..  We all need to take care of our bodies!  Think about what you put in your body.... if you are drinking any of these kinds of drinks, re-think your drink!  Too much sugar and ingredients that aren't good fuel for your body!     Why drink your calories?  Why deteriorate your bones?   Why have a sugar high, just to come down and crash? 

 

Herbalife's LiftOff is a natural energy drink!  My husband starts every day with a LiftOff first thing in the morning.  Wakes him up, gets him going!  I drink it in the later part of the day when I start to drag!  Get's me back on track and going again! 

LiftOff is convenient, easy to use and tastes great!  Energy like crazy, without the 'crash' of those other energy drinks you find in every convenience store.  Herbalife's LiftOff is available only through your Herbalife Independent Distributor so contact me for yours!  Give you mental clarity and focus, vitamins and natural, healthy energy!  Less expensive than most other name brand energy drinks, and you get so much more for your $$!  Dissolve the tablet in water and BAM!  You have energy on the go, anywhere, anytime! 

Order yours at www.goherbalife.com/alaina today.  I can share with you all of the amazing Herbalife products.. 

Fun in the Outdoors!

This is me at my best, Lol!  My Sister took this photo.. I love my family!  Feeling happy, on a trip with my sisters in Lake Tahoe, taking photos and loving nature!  I love being outdoors and seeing all the beauty of this wonderful earth we have.  I like to be active and do things outside.  I like to take photos too.  This camera has been amazing for me, easy, takes great shots and has a timer.  At the moment, it is out of commission.  I need to replace the battery ~ after 5 years it no longer charges.  But it's all good, I will get it replaced and get behind that lens soon!  There is beauty no matter where you live!  I have lived in several places and all have their own kind of beauty.  Lake Tahoe was amazing and I plan on returning with my husband on a weekend get-away sometime.  We stayed in South Lake Tahoe, but drove and stopped all around the lake.  This photo was taken on our day hike trip at the South tip.  Very beautiful area and so much fun!  I took my shakes along with me to keep on my Herbalife program and shared them with my sisters too for one breakfast.  Easy and fast and yummy!   Just wanted to share this 'fun' side of myself!