Conference Weekend

We had a great Conference weekend.  I always feel rejuvenated after conference and get a feel for the areas I am needing improvement on.  The family that lives in Texas (missed Chris, Karim, Mom, & Dad) came over for dinner and to watch the last session of Conference.  It was nice to have everyone together, minus the above mentioned.  The kiddos love to be with their cousins and it was fun to have the cousins together again.  We were also able to celebrate Josh's birthday too.  Thanks Kallie for making the yummy lemon/cream cheese frosting cake.  It was delicious! 

 

Our Little Fire Fighters

 Eme and Easton learned about firefighters in preschool this week and so we made a visit to our local fire dept to see the trucks, gear, etc. and to help the kiddos understand a little more about fire safety.  East was not impressed with the fully decked out firefighter because of the oxygen mask she was wearing.  Lets just say that many of the kiddos were frightened by the firefighter all decked out.  It was a fun experience and the kiddos were able to take home their own yellow fire hats.

Sunday Picts

Very rarely these days can I get both kiddos to sit still, so on Sunday I took advantage of an unusual opportunity to take some pre-church pictures of them.  East looked so grown up in his shirt and tie.  Eme was asked to give the scripture and prayer in Primary and had it all memorized - the idea of getting up in front of the Junior Primary scared her to death and Mommy ended up doing both because she refused to look at anyone and was crying.  It is fun to see these kiddos growing up and developing their personalities.  Sometimes we go head-to-head because of our stubborn natures, but what a blessing to have both of them!

Grammy and Her Girls

We will miss you!

Happy St. Patty's Day!!!

Wood Badge

Although not a huge Scouter, my dad received his Wood Badge the day before he left for his mission.  It was cool to participate in the ceremony!  Go Dad!!!

Last Day with Grammy and Poppy before leaving on their Mission

We had one last Sunday dinner together (missed you Chris and Karim) before my parents depart on their mission for 18 months.  They both spoke in church on importance of scripture study (Mom) and the value of service (Dad).  They both did awesome and it was great to be able to attend their sacrament meeting and be a part of this special day.  We had our favorite dinner of chicken turnovers, salad, beans, and rice with fruit pizza for dessert.  We talked and reminisced and then it was time to say good-bye.  It was hard knowing that my parents will be gone for 18 months, but what a blessing for our family!  They will be awesome missionaries and those they serve and serve with will benefit greatly from them.