Hurst Family News

So this morning for my personal study I was reading an article in the Ensign that for some reason I have been avoiding.  I was surprisingly touched by the message presented though and thought I'd share some thoughts and feelings on the blog.  It was Elder Erich W. Kopischke's article "This is our Religion, to save souls".  That sounded a bit more than I wanted to do right now, which is why I've been putting off reading it.  It's not about preaching the gospel or converting people, not directly anyway.  What I got out of it is that, as followers of Christ and as members of the human race, we are to lift one another, be good friends and ACT on the promptings we receive.  Acting on promptings has been on my mind a lot lately because I do feel like I get these crazy ideas that come seemingly from nowhere but when I just follow it, later I see that they were promptings not just my other personalities talking to me :)  I have been so touched and blessed by o...

I can hardly believe Landon is 4 months old today! Where did the time go?  He had to get shots at the Doctor's office this morning, bummer.  He's not such a happy camper but a little snuggle with mom, some tylenol and a nap is helping (I hope).  Big brother was concerned about Landon getting shots today and I tried to explain to him that it will hurt right now but it will help him be healthy.  Ian is very into being healthy since he gets Flinstone Vitamins now--I think he kind of got it.  Landon was crying before they gave him the shots so it wasn't as traumatizing for Ian as it could have been. Lando giving mom "The Look": Ian is starting to say two words linked together.  I think he realises that he can communicate more clearly what he's trying to say if he does.  "Big Truck" is his favorite.  Though he's into planes right now and everything flies, even Nena (our Jetta).  "Plane fly"  "Ne-ne fly" "Chub-Chub Time...

...Wudeness is weakness and we must neveh be weak. -Morgan Le Fay from Merlin If you don't understand why I am referring to Arthur's halfsister-- watch the movie.  I couldn't find her before pictures online (she's ugly then by serving Queen Mab she is made beautiful)--I feel like the before picture.  Me and Quasimodo, we could be twins--if I were all stoopy and whatnot.  Why is it called "Pink" eye when your eye acutally turns a bright shade of Elmo Red and oozses yellow gunk?  Pink is a bit of an understatement.  Looked up remedies online (thank heavens for the internet) and came up with two people think work: -Breast milk in the affected eye -mix of equal parts honey and milk (thouroughly mixed) in the affected eye. We're starting with round one (since it isn't supposed to hurt and #2 does) and then we'll move on if it doesn't work. Oh and baby soap to wash out the eye.  It really is tear free.  :)

I feel like  this guy: Pink Eye Pete from Pepper Ann. Nasty.  When is all this sickness going to end?! If you don't see me in public in the next- oh say 6 months- you'll know why.  I'm probably just sick. Again.  LAME.  (Oh and just as soon as I'm "better" I'm sure it will snow or something and I don't think it melts until May here)

Howard Thurman, an American philosopher and civil rights advocate, said, "Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive , and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." I came across this quote on my cousins blog (she has a few I don't know which one or I'd direct you there). It has started me thinking: What makes ME come alive? Mrs. V, one of my high school English teachers would appreciate this (Right Christie?). She would always ask us "What is your BLISS?" Which is essentially the same idea. Funny how over the years it's easy to forget what my bliss is, my passion, what makes me come alive. Everyday humdrum business seems to shove itself into the forefront rather quickly. So that's my quest. To find what makes me come alive- and do it. Simple enough. Just our of curiosity: What drives you? What makes YOU come alive? Post your bliss as a comment or email me hurst_maggie@yahoo.com (A de...

It's been too long since we've posted. I apologise for not keeping up on it. I have been sick for the last ten days but I think I'm out of the woods. School has started for Sean so we don't get to see much of him between class and work and his research assistantship. The boys and I are doing the normal stuff and we get to go to the park every now and then. Aunt Bonnie and cousins Nathan and Miles came to visit last week and that was a lot of fun to visit with them. We are looking forward to having them in town in a few weeks when they move here. Here are some pictures, I know the grandmas can't get enough of them. Teddy, Ian and "ChubChub" (Lando's bear) What's a Damsel without... Her knight in Shining Armor Those were taken at this wicked sweet park we found on our way home from WalMart. Lando- 3 1/2 months old PS we hiked 3 miles Labor Day weekend...pictures to come soon (maybe after bedtime)