This I Believe

I believe in God, that he lives--we are his children. By obedience to his laws be can find joy and happiness in this life. I believe God talks to men through holy prophets. My soul is at peace when I hear the words of our Savior. I believe that my family can be together forever. God has a work for us to perform. This I believe.

I do not know what will happen in the future; however, at the last day I hope to found spotless before my maker. The world needs more love and less anger, more compassion and less selfishness, more kindness and less retaliation. The whole human family has a right to live in peace. It is a shame we are so prideful we deprive ourselves of what our hearts truly desire. This I believe.

Anything you can do . . .

In my family, keeping up with the Jones' is keeping up with my sister Ana-Christine. We got a kick out of watching her videos and wanted to take a stab at it. We didn't have the fun song to go along with our video so we improvised. Enjoy!!

Wedding Day!!

Sarah and Marlon finally got married and everyone has gone home. It was a wonderful day. There was lots of cleanup, but everyone was in a good mood and it was nice to be with the family. Sarah was a beautiful bride. They were married in the chapel by Jose Castanos, the branch president. Sarah and Marlon plan to move to the west end and live happliy ever after.

Yes, that is Elaine lying on the floor--she was not as interested in taking pictures as everyone else.

The cake was yummy too. We managed to eat all of it by Sunday morning. I should have stashed a little away for myself! At least now I don't have to try several different cakes each week. I heard a world class cake decorator made the cake. For your next wedding, ask for the best--my wife. :)

Having everyone in town reminded me of the importance of family. We all have our quirks and sometimes it is amusing to get everyone in the same room for a day!

And we're off . . .

Welcome to my first blog!! Strangely I work in IT--I have created web pages, database, networks; however, this is my first blog! The first of many more I hope. I have been watching my sister's at http://anaabinadi.blogspot.com/ and have enjoyed reading it. Other family members have them as well and I was beginning to feel left out.

Here is our most recent family photo taken (thanks for the idea Ana) when we attended my cousin's wedding in Florida. The kids are growing fast and we are loving every minute of it. This weekend my sister-in-law was married and the whole in-law clan was here. The house seems to have doubled in size now that everyone is gone!! It was nice to see everyone and we will be visiting my in-laws in Singapore at the end of the year. That's a trip we won't make too often.

I just turned down my very first job--it really surprised me. Four months ago I would have taken it; however, things have turned around for me at work (Virginia Information Technology Agency) and we are becoming less welcoming of change. It appears we are getting old, and I still want to see the world!

I would like to have this blog contain IT technical info, political info (I am thinking of running for office), and family info. We will see what the future holds, but at least I am off and running!!