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
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Thursday, December 20, 2012
The Proud Aunt of Twin Nieces
Yesterday I went up to Layton to visit and help my sister Anna-Maria with her twin girls, and the other two she has at home that are still not in school. She has seven kids total ranging 10 years old and under. I'm sure you can imagine how busy she is with 7 kids. It was a joy to be there. The twins are so precious. I loved holding them. It made me baby hungry. I hope I remarry within the next few years so I can have another one. :-) Children are truly "...an heritage of the Lord".
My heart goes out to all the families in Connecticut who have lost their pure, innocent children to violence. I hope someone close to them shares with them how the Atonement can heal them, literally. The Power is there we just have to know how to access it. The Savior weeps for His little ones who are hurt, alone, and afraid. He even weeps for His big ones- us. His love is sustaining, all encompassing, and his "peace passeth all understanding". I love this season where more of the world focuses on the birth of the Savior, His life, His mission and in doing so how it naturally radiates more love and kindness in the world. At least in our little neck of the woods it does.
Merry CHRISTmas everyone!
My heart goes out to all the families in Connecticut who have lost their pure, innocent children to violence. I hope someone close to them shares with them how the Atonement can heal them, literally. The Power is there we just have to know how to access it. The Savior weeps for His little ones who are hurt, alone, and afraid. He even weeps for His big ones- us. His love is sustaining, all encompassing, and his "peace passeth all understanding". I love this season where more of the world focuses on the birth of the Savior, His life, His mission and in doing so how it naturally radiates more love and kindness in the world. At least in our little neck of the woods it does.
Merry CHRISTmas everyone!
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| Holding Annabelle Can you see Naomi in the background? |
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| Posing with Naomi Love Savannah and Eli's expressions |
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| Eli, Me, and Savannah. We had fun playing barbies while their mom went to get a haircut. |
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| The twins - Naomi is in the light pink. Annabelle is in the dark pink. |
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| At the movie theatre excited to see the Hobbit! We even got smiles from the teenagers. Aunt Nicole and Nathan look cute don't they. The movie rocked! So awesome. Thank you Aunt Nicole! She bought tickets for us as a Christmas gift. |
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
doTERRA Tuesdays!
I've decided that once every two weeks I am going to dedicate a blog post to doTERRA.
The word do (long "o" sound) TERRA is a Latin derivative meaning "gift of the earth". The company doTERRA sells the purest from of essential oils on the market today. These oils are truly a gift from the earth: from the lavender flower's extracted oil that can relieve stress and the pain of burns to the sacs of oil microscopically found on the peppermint leaf that can calm an upset stomach and help fight fatigue. doTERRA's oils are Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade which means they go through extra testing to ensure they are in their purest form. I have used other oils in the past, and I can tell the difference in quality- doTERRA's oils are unmatched.
I am a firm believer and practicer (is that even a word ;-)) of natural holistic healing. I have never been much of a user or advocate of pharmaceutical medicine. Natural healing agents have been on the earth from the very beginning of time. Plants, flowers, trees, - the things of the earth were made to be used medicinally as well as for emotional healing. The bible mentions oils that were used anciently, such as, frankincense, myrrh, and cassia. There are many more mentioned but these are the ones I remember off the top of my head. I prefer to use first and foremost natural healing agents - essential oils. I have seen firsthand the healing and relief that doTERRA's Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential oils have had on myself and my family.
We are reinventing health care in our family - join us on our journey.
Stay tuned for the post on January 1, 2013 in which I will share an oil that has been invaluable to me personally...
PS I wish you lived closer to me so I could give you samples of these amazing oils.
PPS I will still be blogging about our life too... gonna try to be better about being more consistent.
Here's to a HEALTHIER and PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR...
The word do (long "o" sound) TERRA is a Latin derivative meaning "gift of the earth". The company doTERRA sells the purest from of essential oils on the market today. These oils are truly a gift from the earth: from the lavender flower's extracted oil that can relieve stress and the pain of burns to the sacs of oil microscopically found on the peppermint leaf that can calm an upset stomach and help fight fatigue. doTERRA's oils are Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade which means they go through extra testing to ensure they are in their purest form. I have used other oils in the past, and I can tell the difference in quality- doTERRA's oils are unmatched.
I am a firm believer and practicer (is that even a word ;-)) of natural holistic healing. I have never been much of a user or advocate of pharmaceutical medicine. Natural healing agents have been on the earth from the very beginning of time. Plants, flowers, trees, - the things of the earth were made to be used medicinally as well as for emotional healing. The bible mentions oils that were used anciently, such as, frankincense, myrrh, and cassia. There are many more mentioned but these are the ones I remember off the top of my head. I prefer to use first and foremost natural healing agents - essential oils. I have seen firsthand the healing and relief that doTERRA's Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential oils have had on myself and my family.
We are reinventing health care in our family - join us on our journey.
Stay tuned for the post on January 1, 2013 in which I will share an oil that has been invaluable to me personally...
PS I wish you lived closer to me so I could give you samples of these amazing oils.
PPS I will still be blogging about our life too... gonna try to be better about being more consistent.
Here's to a HEALTHIER and PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR...
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Merry Christmas!
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I hope you enjoy this beautiful arrangement!
Celebrate the true meaning of Christmas and watch "O Come, Emmanuel" featuring ThePianoGuys, Jon Schmidt and Steven Sharp Nelson (piano/cello). What does Chr...
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