These things make me smile.....

These pictures make me smile...My sis-in-law got these super cute shots of the kids playing outside...I feel so lucky!! They make me think of one of the few talks I was able to listen to from conference. I love the one from Pres. Monson that talked about change. He talked about how our lives are constantly changing, and to love every moment because it will soon pass; and if we are not careful we will miss it...He talked about how we, at times, can be obsessed with cleaning up the toys or the little traces of fingerprints on the newly cleaned windows, but how one day they will be gone for good and how we will miss them...I often find myself in those situations, or just being frustrated at a day that didn't go "right". I feel like I am too hard on my kids and that maybe I don't always treasure them the way I should....I think it is and will be a constant struggle, but it is those little reminders that help me remember what is truly important...his smile and innocence..... her beauty and thoughtfulness......
These little reminders are what make me happy!