Remember. Don’t Forget.

I love The Chosen Series. I had my own “little James” experience and being able to have my own story as I bore testimony on Christmas before receiving the job offer that I did finally receive.

A replay/repeat of my testimony given in sacrament meeting on Christmas.

Whether it's in your morning routine or not, or if you already messed up any given day, don't skip or ruin the rest of the day because of that. Still respond appropriately regardless in any moment. 2nd, confidence and humility together.

Satan is winning by keeping us so busy, with all the mind-numbing addictions, that we don't have time to think deeply about questions and to receive answers.

Life and health is such a blessing. Yet they are so easy to take for granted and be consumed with frivolous things.

Reading the Book of Mormon daily is much more than for learning. It unlocks a flow of power in your life.

Having faith and having patience are two different things. They generally are related, but they are definitely different. We need both.

It's been over 10 months! It's been the hardest 10 months, but I've also grown a lot and am better because of it.

Our morning routine has been going strong much easier than expected. And all the Christmas things are happening.

We live in unprecedented times. We need to do more. For us it is starting with 10 minutes in the mornings.

Life and the world is a bit out of control. But it's not. It's definitely out of my control. But still in control.

Sometimes you just need to chill out. Lighten up and don't take things personally all the time. Good advice.

I wrote this and read it to Andrea in front of our boys. It's the best lesson I could have ever taught our young boys.

Take something to the next level by simply adding more intention behind it really unlocks magic.

It's not ok for me to miss giving my boys a hug in the morning as they head off to school

When I was 12, I wanted to be an architect. It's changed several times obviously, and I still ask myself what do I want to be doing next.

Finding the right balance as a parent in teaching/correcting and not making a big deal out of things where you should actually just give grace is a tough balance at times.

Bennett could tell which toy was his a day later. Which things of ours do we know so well that we'd not mistake them for something else.

Business and life is hard in just the practices and things to accomplish without throwing in real human dynamics and people problems into the mix. But focus on people and the big picture and you'll be good.

Yesterday I had one of my young men drop by on his way to going to the MTC. Being able to help others in small ways is everything. It's way more fulfilling and brings way more joy than any material or “popular” pursuit.

I reinstalled the “Morning Routine” app, and am doing a better job of just doing the little things instead of thinking about them.

Patience is hard. And patience with work is growing into questions of self value and if I'm doing what I should be doing. Not scared or depressed just being honest.

First, Happy Birthday Dad! And then I share about a tough dilemma where there's not one right answer.

I want to become more someone that others can't help but like and they kind of light up and you see happiness in their eyes when they say they know you to someone else.

Poor Andrea can't smell or taste, and she has the flu. We get to take care of her.

It's hard to keep up with life and all the things happening to remember them. So much gets lost and forgotten. Also, change is so real even with taste buds.

A lot happened this past month including moving into our new home. So we've been busy, but I'm back. We love watching The Chosen and episode 7 had a big lesson at the end that has stuck with me.

I launched millennial courage last week on 5/24/2021 which is a special day for me. I'm excited to see where it goes.

6th grade graduation. Our closing date moved again! And more.

4 neat lessons we can learn from a pencil, and an important point from Elder Uchtdorf about the lost sheep.

I love how the Lord teaches me. His lessons for me are always recognizable in multiple ways.

Time is flying. Awesome week in Cancun. And we should be closing the end of the month on our home! The future is exciting!

Getting ready for Cancun next week by going tanning for the first time in my life. And really wondering what I want to be doing in 5 years.

What a week in St George. Trace’s wedding, general conference, Easter, Andrea’s birthday AND spring break!

A former co-worker and a mission friend’s husband’s deaths are good reminders of life.

Andrea’s mom is a convert and the first in her family in the church. Her dad’s dad is the first in the family in the church on that side. It’s fun to hear their stories and what else happened today.

We always need to be open and humble enough to be taught especially because what we think is the right way that things have to be done is probably wrong. ...God treats weaknesses and rebellion differently.

Family history and American history has definitely started to spark something in me. I’m excited to keep learning more.

My grandma is so strong and has been through a lot. Her attitude and mindset is one I wish we could all adopt better.

These two brothers show incredible drive, work ethic, values and more. It’s fun to hear the details and even how much they were willing to keep the sabbath day holy.

You choose your response. Are you going to be like the grandma or the boy?

What do acts of courage look like today?

A reading of the letter I wrote my sweetheart for Valentine’s Day

Just like your home needs cleaning and straightening regularly, so does your mental state

One of those light bulb moments of understanding came from a part of my reading. I’ve already been able to practice it once successfully and I can’t wait to do it more and know so much good will come from it.

Setting an example is so much more than helping demonstrate mechanics or helping intellectual understanding. And especially setting an example that it’s ok to make mistakes is huge.

This is me reading today’s post remembering Kobe and why I admire him how he put in the work on the court AND as a dad.

Humility to be great. I really like that line as I was thinking how to summarize this episode.

I’m excited for my clear message and just cause I am just beginning with elevating/celebrating dad-life and family-life over careers. It’s also a big day being Inauguration Day and even better Boston’s birthday.

Andrea started her audio journal and Boston had his priesthood interview. The Bishop was impressed and I’m impressed with our family.

The big and the small things you do matter. Every action and thought is a sign of your love and faith. Don’t fool yourself by being lazy.