birthday sum-up and girl fun

What a week!  Lots of activites for the girls!  Chris had a cold this week- so he missed YM.  Megan had her last activity day with her leader McKenna-she's serving a mission and left yesterday.  She will be missed, but we couldn't be happier for her.  In other news, Megan has had a wire from her braces sticking into the inside of her cheek, yesterday morning- it looked to me as though it took a turn for the worse.  I called her orthodontist- on call- office was closed yesterday- gave me wonderful instructions- I looked at the wire and knew it was too hard for me to clip it.  I called our dentist- they said-bring her in and we'll see what we can do.  A dental assistant who used to work for an orthodontist was there and was able to clip the wire.  I am so grateful.  Megan's whole face changed- she felt so much better.  I know Heavenly Father blessed us and I know it was not a coincidence that that sweet skilled assistant was working that day.

Chris is on his way to the temple as I write this.  His first time.  Kevin and I are so excited and happy for him.  We reviewed the whole reason we do baptisms for the dead and everything that we could think of pertaining to this sacred ordinance.

Busy, wonderful week.  Life is going so fast.

the traditional candy poster



pioneer woman chocolate cake

megan took this pic from the car...beautiful, very cold, cloudy day

new outfit and purse filled with goodies

Megan's activity day girls' leader:  Sister McKenna Garrick- she just left for the MTC- we will miss her, but are so excited for her- Temple Square in Salt Lake City- not bad!  ;)



activity day girls



Megan and Erin with their friends

happy

not happy

Happy birthday, Erin!

Our lil' Erin is 5 years old today. We love her so much!

I am really good at:  coloring

I like to do:  dance

One person that makes me laugh:  Lindsay (dancing)

One word that describes me: cute or nice (sometimes)

I am really happy when:  riding my bike


I am really sad when:  my brothers and sisters call me a "diva"

favorite book:  Pinkalicious

favorite tv show:  Peppa Pig

favorite season:  winter

my favorite toy: dolls- Rapunzel

my worst nightmare:  Eric ate a monster

things that make me mad:  when someone makes fun of me; when mom says no to me

favorite sport: ballet

I like Dad because:  he's funny and he gives me piggynecks

I like Mom because:  she takes me to the stores

I like my family:  because everyone is nice to me

happenings around here

Brian- "Lindsay, can I have my lollipop back, please?" Lindsay- "no."  Brian got a lollipop on a shopping trip with mom-he shared with Lindsay- but Lindsay had other plans. ;)

In other news, Christopher plays, "Jingle Bells" on the piano beautifully thanks to piano lessons.

Lindsay is now walking more than crawling.

Brian started Primary as a sunbeam...no more nursery!  Christopher is a deacon passing sacrament.
Megan and Christopher are babysitting for little trips. Eric does an amazing back-hand spring. Haley is great at reading and math. (Seriously- great.)  James speeds on his bike and will listen to a song he likes and figure it out and play it on the piano within minutes.  Erin loves to dress up with makeup and high heels. Kevin is working hard at home and at the firestation.  I truly feel blessed.