Linda Barton 1974-????

Ever had one of those days....over and over and over and over again? Chaos and mayhem rule my life. We forget things on a daily basis.....every other thing falls through the cracks. I need suggestions on how to better manage my time so I can get everything done. So, Calling all bloggie friends!!!!!!! What works for you so you can face your day with s smiley face and get AT LEAST 75% of the to-do list accomplished???? HELP?!?!?!?!?! (hey, maybe a "to-do list" is a good start?)

BTW...

Tonight's baseball game was against the same team we played LAST night in championship. We won 14-2. I'll get over it soon, I bet....

It's like kissin' your sister...er something

A week end full of baseball. Games changed because of rain, and delays. We end up at a field for championship game with NO LIGHTS! We run out of daylight...game tied...game called in 6th inning....we split 1st and 2nd place trophies. I'm guessing the league is run by men.
Don't blog angry.....

cool dudes

Tyler and Jason were playing Wii today (Monster Jam) and they both had their sun glasses on. I snuck up and snapped the pic. Aren't these the coolest boys ever????

Hold To the Rod

Hold to the rod~James Christensen

I love this picture. I came across it on a blog that I read. I am no artist but this pic was thought provoking to me. I couldn't help but think about the things in my life that I hang on to that make it difficult to hold to the rod. 2Nephi 1:23 states, "Awake my sons; put on the armor of righteousness. Shake off the chains with which ye are bound, and come forth out of obscurity, and arise from the dust."
To me, the worldly possessions along with sins, anger, grudges etc., are the chains that bind us and prevent us from grabbing hold of the iron rod, which is the Gospel and the plan of Salvation.
I also wonder if the artist was depicting pride with the worldly possessions. I know that when I am consumed with focusing on materialistic things, I am less focused on the Gospel. Life gets so busy and comes at us so fast, it makes me wonder what my hands are full with that make it difficult to *hold the rod*.

So, I'm curious. What does this painting make you think of? Any thoughts on this?

Tattooed and graduation hmmm

In our last 3 games, Jared has been hit 4 times. For all my non-baseball understanding friends, when you get hit and it leaves a mark, they call it "getting tattooed". Nice. At least Jared pitches so he knows who to "thank" for his agony.

Proud mom waiting for the perfect shot.

I'm putting lots of pictures of my ubber-hot/single bro-in law(I'm just saying, he's single) so he can steal them off my blog. He didn't have his camera....so enjoy hee-hee-hee

Killing time with grandpa at the not even a little boring ceremony. ;)

BBF'S

I thought he graduated but then the guy said it was BS. (ha ha lame joke)

Congratulations Uncle Glenn!!

We love you!

Dear Friends,

"We have the hands to lift others from complacency and inactivity. We have the hearts to serve faithfully in our priesthood callings and thereby inspire others to walk on higher ground and to avoid the swamps of sin which threaten to engulf so many. The worth of souls is indeed great in the sight of God. Ours is the precious privilege, armed with this knowledge, to make a difference in the lives of others. The words found in Ezekiel could well pertain to all of us who follow the Savior in this sacred work:" 'A new heart . . . will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you. . . ." 'And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments, and do them." 'And ye shall dwell in the land that I gave to your fathers; and ye shall be my people, and I will be your God' (Ezekiel 36:26–28)."How might we merit this promise? What will qualify us to receive this blessing? Is there a guide to follow?"May I suggest three imperatives for our consideration. They apply to the deacon as well as to the high priest. They are within our reach. A kind Heavenly Father will help us in our quest."First, learn what we should learn."Second, do what we should do."And third, be what we should be." ~Thomas S. Monson, "To Learn, to Do, to Be", Ensign, Nov. 2008

I have been pondering this message especially the part about the new heart. It seems like problems in our lives are generally similar, in the sense that in my salon, ladies tend to talk about similar issues at the same time. Sure, the issues change, however many of us go through similar experiences at the same time. Lately, the subject has been forgiveness in one form or another. Whether they need forgiveness or need to forgive someone else, the formula is the same. We need the power of the Atonement and the "new heart" that is a gift from the Lord. When we fully accept what is waiting for us.....(the Atonement) we receive the new, softened heart that allows us to know that forgiveness has taken place or anger, disappointment, or whatever feeling is keeping you from forgiving. I have personally felt this in my life and it is truly the best gift one could receive. I know that forgiveness is solely between you and the Lord. I love all my friends so much and hope this article helps you like it helped me.

Love, (your hairdresser/friend)

Linda

Silly Sunday

We love Sunday! It's so nice to relax one day a week by just hanging out and having fun.

Three blondes

Three blondes were driving to Disney Land.
They came to a sign that said "Disney Land - left".
So they went home....