Who am I to judge another?

On this blog, I frequently talk about the feelings and emotions that are running through me at each given time. This is yet another time when I feel the need to vent my thoughts onto a computer screen. Maybe you're interested, maybe you're not. That's okay, I do this for myself, and nobody has to read it.

I encourage you to ask yourself the question: Am I perfect?

I feel like so many people in this world get caught up in themselves. They focus on what everyone else is doing wrong...particularly friends and family around them...and forget to look at their own flaws and inperfections.

The Lord gave a warning to guide us in our judgment of others: "With what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged; and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again." As much as we can, we should judge people's situations rather than judging the people themselves.

I am exhausted by others, who are good and spiritual people, judging my friends, family, and even me for our words and actions. Nobody is perfect. That's why we are all here. You are not perfect. I am not perfect. The only perfect being who ever walked on this earth, is the only one who has the right to judge anybody... Our Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ.

How often do we forget who has the right to judge? Forgiveness of sin depends on Him, not on us. So the next time we are tempted to hang others' dirty linen in public, let us remember:

First, go to the Lord.

Second, go to the one we have offended.

Third, if necessary, go to our judge in Israel.

And fourth, then put it away.

General Relief Society Meeting

I was able to attend the broadcast this year with my good friend and cousin Kira and her mother. It was wonderful and I was excited to go since I haven't been to one in so long. I was touched by the general relief society presient's talk, who spoke about the importance of relief society. She told the story of how when she was a young wife and mother, her mom who lived very close to her, was going far across the world on a mission. This was in the time before email, cell phones, or blogs, and regular mail was extremely slow. A few days before her mother was scheduled to leave, they sat together and cried. She said "What will I do when you're gone? Who will be my mother?" With all the confidence of a mother, her mom said "The relief society." She knew that when her daughter was ill, or having a baby, or in need of love and advice, she would find her support through her relief society.

This struck me, as this has always been something I have worried about. Who will I go to for help when my own mother is no longer there? The answer is the caring sisters around me.

President Uchtdorf also gave a wonderful talk that touched me. One thing he talked about was when a woman was suffering with grief from the loss of her husband. President Gordon B. Hinckley is said to have told this particular woman: Your grief will be cured by work. Through service to others, you will be healed.

This is something that I know everyone can do. Even if we are not suffering, we will have more joy and happiness if we take the time to serve others.

"The bestest Daddy!"

As I lay in bed this morning thinking about the day ahead of me, my thoughts turned to my husband who had already gone to work hours before. I thought of my beautiful little girls and how loved they are by Trevor. He was their caretaker and provider instantly, from the day we met. How blessed I am to have such a wonderful man be the father of my children. Heavenly Father saved him for us because He knew Trev would be the glue that would hold our family together and keep us strong. Trevor really is the most amazing daddy. How many men in this world do you know who would take in not just a wife, but a whole new family and call it his own? We love him more than anyone could ever know.

Baby Peterson...#3

So, I had my 16 week checkup today. Normally my doc does an ultrasound at every appointment, but of course, today he didn't. So we don't know the gender of the baby yet. Plus, he said that he wouldn't be able to tell on his machine anyway. So I get to wait another 4 weeks. But whatever. This pregnancy is going well. I only throw up 2-3 times a day now, rather than 8-10 times. And I haven't been hospitalized at all like I was with my first two...so that's a good thing. It's weird being pregnant and having no one care though. With your first, there's tons of excitement. With your second, there's not as much, but still quite a bit. By your third, it's like nobody gives a crap. "Oh, she's pregnant again....same old, same old." It kinda sucks. Especially since it's technically Trev's first baby. He's excited, and I'm happy to be having HIS baby...but that's pretty much where the excitement ends.
Anyway, this baby doesn't have any problems, and isn't causing any health concerns for me, but it is a big pain in the butt....litterally. My tailbone KILLS! I've never had it hurt so bad before. So I get to sit on a pillow, Ha ha!
Well, that's it for the moment.

-Karyn

Kenzi and Brinley!

Two Tiny Princesses,

Love to play with...

And have...

It was a beautiful sunny day and the girls and I were bored. It was a perfect day for a... So, we packed up a quick lunch and asked our cousins Kira and little Brinley to join us. We walked to the local park, and played the day away!

Kenzi's 1st Special Day

So, Trevor and I decided that Kenzi needs a little more one on one attention from Mommy and Daddy. Especially with Ashlin learning to walk and talk and with a new baby on the way. So, we came up with the idea to give our kids a special day every now and then that belongs to only them where they can spend time with Trev and me doing whatever they want to do (within reason.) Kenzi's first special day was this month, and we decided to take her to the Fun Park, which is an indoor facility with lots of things to do. Since we were in Logan for a family reunion, we decided to invite....

Kenzi had a lot of fun playing in a huge jungle gym, eating pizza, and...Trevor, Kyle, and Stephen spent way too much money playing arcade games just to earn tickets to buy Kenzi whatever prizes she wanted. While the boys did that, Kenzi and I spent our time...Kenz can't wait for her next special day. She had a total blast!

Our Favorite Fall Dessert

Our Farewell to Summer

Good-bye Summer! We had a blast! Here's what we did.........

The 4th of July at Stadium of Fire. Ashlin enjoying music by Miley Cyrus.

Barbeque at Grandma and Grandpa's House

Willard Bay with Family. We got there kinda late, but the water was like bath water. We were later attacked by misquitos.

Seven Peaks with Grammy, Poppa, and Family

Trevor's suprise 26th birthday party in Park City. Everyone was there. It was AWESOME!

Boating with Grandma, Grandpa, and Uncle Kyle!

Our family camping trip to Mantua with Chelsea & Dave and Family.

Thanks Summer! We'll miss you, but we'll see you next year.

Welcome Autumn

Cool Weather,

Pretty Autumn Leaves

WEEK END CAMPING TRIPS

crisp nights sipping ~hot cocoa~

Favorite Sweater

Back to School

The sweet smell of Pumkin and Spice

Hot apple crisp with ice cream.

HALLOWEEN

Early evenings, starr studded nights

General Conference

Caramel Apples and Popcorn

Giving thanks for this beautiful world and all our many blessings.