Meet the Mormons "Glorious" Chords

Our family so enjoyed seeing "Meet the Mormons" at the theater this weekend. Leading up to the show, we listened to David Archuleta's "Glorious" quiet a few times, and no doubt, this beautiful song will stay in our hearts for a very long time. It can be found as a free MP3 download at meetthemormons.com . You also don't want to miss the official music video at this youtube link. 

Since the guitar tabs were nowhere to be found, as of yet, I decided to give it a go.

I hope you enjoy, and feel free to share with friends on Facebook, Twitter, Blogger, Pinterest or whatever social media site you'd like. Even better, print a copy, break out your instrument of choice, and share your musical talents with a friend or family member who needs a little cheer. It will, no doubt, fill them with light and love.


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Doubt not - An homage to American Ninja Warrior

There's a sports competition, called “American Ninja Warrior,” that is televised on NBC. In this competition, contenders are faced with incredible obstacle courses; unbelievably difficult obstacle courses. The goal is to finish the predetermined series of courses, and to do so in a shorter amount of time than everyone else.

Yusuke Morimoto, a Japanese competitor, did a remarkable thing last night, which was to be the first person ever to complete Stage 3, on American soil. 

When asked by one of the hosts of the show, "How are you feeling right now?” he replied: 

"I had really come to the end of my strength, but I didn’t want to give in to doubt. I was determined to stand at the goal. I didn’t give up, and I finished.”

I was excited for him, and proud of his accomplishment. So were the people in the audience. So were his teammates. And so were his opponents. Everyone was on their feet, applauding him, and shedding tears of delight, adoration, and immense pride. 

I couldn’t help but consider how this is a decent representation of our life on Earth, and our arrival at the finished line, when we have returned home to our Father in Heaven. Our trials are challenging and tiring, but if we hold tight to what we know is right, we will be able to “stand at the goal… and finish.” I will not give in to doubt, and I will stand faithful when that day comes. 

May 2014: Notes from a proud mom

These three boys are such gifts; Each one, in his own way.

May 2014 notes:

Jackson is 10 1/2 & he...

• Loves electronics.
• Loves his best friends in 5th grade: Jake, Ryan & Nathan.
• Loves baseball. He pitches, catches and also dabbles here and there around the infield.
• Is part of the AIG program at school for both math and reading.
• Has just started babysitting his brothers a little. 
• Is still into nike elite socks - even in the summer! 
• Has a size 7.5 foot. A little more, and we'll wear the same size!
• Loves the phrase "Tons of puns!"
• Has a sweet nature and disposition, especially when he's not with his brothers. 
• Is rather quiet.
• Won't mind me saying so - but he can be so clumsy! He always laughs about it!
• Loves chickfila and also chargrill hotdogs - just ketchup.
• Is a thinker.
• Loves the show "Studio C" on BYUTV.
• Wants to be a video game designer when he grows up.
• Loves him some Harkers Island, where he gets to spent lots of time with cousins.
• Says he's not going on his overnight class field trip on Wednesday & Thursday.

Brady is turning 9 this week and he...

• Is so tall and skinny
• Loves plush animals & toys
• Is really into Pokemon games, cards and characters
• Is a natural at baseball. He and Rodney are working on pitching, and I always laugh when he does a fun little kick in his process.
• Really likes girls.
• Had a birthday party yesterday and really wanted to invite some (girls), but it worked out better as a boy-only party.
• Loves electronics - especially the games that have to do with animals.
• Is a friend to so many (His teacher has really praised him for this) but his best friends in 3rd grade are Zach & Robbie.
• Loves to color with colored pencils, crayons or markers, and usually picks Pokemon characters to color.
• Spends a lot of his free time on the trampoline.
• Loves to be outdoors, hunting for little critters, especially lizards and turtles.
• Has gotten more picky over time with what he eats, but pancakes, syrup, watermelon and mac-n-cheese are at the top of his yes list!
• Loves to use his imagination.
• Is really good at floor puzzles.
• Sleeps in later than everyone else. 
• Loves to wear LOTS of colors - and the brighter, the better.
• Says when he grows up, he wants to work at "The Money Maker Machine. You get like a hundred dollars a day. Or a paleontologist."

Carter is a couple weeks from turning 7 and he...

• Can't believe that his birthday is less than 3 weeks away - Talks about it every day!
• Loves Lego - and loves counting the pieces. Sees a firetruck and loves to wonder "How many Lego bricks would it take to build THAT!"
• Is really into his "advanced tee-ball" team. He has a goal of not having to use the tee all season.  So far, so good (4 games).
• Has a couple of best friends in 1st grade - Thomas and Katie, but is a good friend to so many.
• Has a few favorite channels on Youtube - Skylander Boy and Girl, Lego Jang, & EvantubeHD.
• Has his own Youtube channel - "Carterman Steel" and has currently posted 4 videos.
• Can't believe that anyone would really ACTUALLY like Duke or the Yankees.
• Loves to stir in chocolate or strawberry powder in his milk - all by himself!
• Loves to crack open eggs.
• Got his first sunburn of 2014 Mother's Day weekend at Harkers Island, and I bet it won't be the last!
• Loves cereal, pancakes, eggs, pizza and crazy bread.
• Wants to be a Lego designer when he grows up.
• Has lost 6 teeth, and the permanent teeth that are coming in are rather crooked.
• Has $5 in his wallet at this moment, and he's dying to spend it on Lego mixels.
• REALLY loves his mommy - especially hugging and snuggy-ing.
• Knows how to choose the right so naturally. 

Snowman? Sunbeam? Welcome to Primary 2014

Rodney came down the stairs a couple hours ago singing "Do you want to be a Sunbeam?"
Why?!! Why?!!

He's to blame for this, OK? :)

I realize there are many improvements that could be made on this, but for the time being, we can call this the first draft. How adorable is Frozen, by the way?! I want to go see it again. Every day. For the rest of my life. I kid. A little.

I'm visualizing this being sung by the primary chorister to that full front row of (almost) babies when they join the big primary room early in January. For us, that's about 10 hours from now. ;)

Hope you enjoy.