Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!
The sun is shining over here and it's a beautiful wintry day. We had a blast at our annual ward Jump on It! party this morning. Now every one's just chillin' watching a movie. It's nice to have a slow day to reflect on life and all the blessings I have. I am such a lucky girl. I almost have it all...just missing my other half! But while I'm waiting for him... life goes on and LIFE IS OH SO GOOD.

Last night we went to my next door neighbor's house (who happens to be my missionary trainer), and had a great time visiting and eating delicious food. I left about 8:45pm and the boys stayed with their family to ring in the New Year. A single friend and I went to a New Year's Eve Bash for LDS mid-singles. I haven't had that much fun in a very long time. At first I felt awkward, but as the night went on I loosened up and really had a blast. I even had fun dancing. It was cool to actually be awake, for once, to countdown and celebrate. There were about 2,000 balloons that dropped from the ceiling and it sounded like fireworks when everyone started popping them. I am so glad I went and allowed myself to have some fun...it's good for the soul. My friend took some pictures on her phone. When she emails them to me I will post them. I needed proof for myself that I was there because it felt surreal.

As promised... a little tid bit about one of doTERRA's essential oils that has helped me.
 I am an early riser, always have been. Since I started homeschooling I've had to get up EXTRA early so that I can exercise before all the kids get up. I no longer have the luxury of exercising at 9:30 in the morning because I have 2 homeschoolers. I now get up at 5:30am to be at my 6:00am exercise class at the Rec. Center. I can hear some of you cringing at the early hour. Some wouldn't be caught dead getting up that early. Nevertheless, exercise is very important to me so the sacrifice is worth it to me. Initially I needed some help with grogginess upon awaking. Peppermint oil has helped tremendously with this factor. I put a couple drops on my forefinger and then stick it inside my nostrils. Within seconds I feel more alert and ready to go. Peppermint is known for many life enhancing properties, and mental alertness is one of them. Also, when I am having an afternoon slump around 3:00pm, I just inhale some peppermint and wild orange oil and wa- la I am rejuvenated. It's so much healthier than using a caffeine product to stimulate the senses, and there's no crashing after like with caffeine. It's a healthier, natural alternative and I love it.

Have a Healthy, Happy, Prosperous New Year!!!
Love,
The Navarro/Conder Family