So her name will start with a "J"!

We thought we would carry on the tradition of our kids names starting with "J". So our daughter-to-be will have a "J" name. We have a list of names to choose from. After we see her and interact with her, we'll narrow down the list. I wanted a reference to use when we talk about her, so I thought "J" would be a good one.

I am trying hard to keep up both blogs. I want to keep this one as our "family" one. So please check out my other blog waiting for our angel for all adoption news!

First Haircut

This is the "Before" picture. She couldn't even see! And "After"! The Grooming shop had her all decked out for Valentines Day!

She ran around and was so excited because she could finally see where she was going.

Number Four!

A Lightning McQueen Birthday! Or as Jairden calls him "Light-Ling the Queen"! My Mom-in-law helped me make the cake, wrapped all the presents, and helped with all the preparations! I couldn't have done it without her!

We had a family party Friday night at 11p.m. when my mom and sis flew in. Jairden was a little dazed. The styrofoam car was a last minute creation for Jairdens friend party the next day. Whew, I fit it all in!

Opening gifts from Grandparents, Parents, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. Thank you everyone!

Yes! a Batman Scooter!



The Friend Party!
Playing "Red light, Green light".
Happy Birthday little one. I'm sad you are getting so big. You'll always be my little boy!
Love you tons!

Enlightened

The whole month of January, I have practiced to partcipate in the musical play of the Ten Virgins. Our stake put it on for our Annual Women's Conference. It has such a beautiful message of our relationship with Jesus Christ. Each virgin had a personality and a lamp that was specific to her devotion. We each had parts to say and a song that related to our character. The setting was beautiful with a huge stage, props and lighting. We even dressed-up in period clothing. We performed with a CD because the music is so beautiful. Of course there were five foolish and five wise virgins. My character was a "foolish" one. "Adi" was too concerned about the way people think about her. So she used all her money to buy a new dress for the "wedding" instead of extra oil. It is interesting to think that the parable is about church members and their preparation for the bridegroom. "Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh." Matthew 25:13

We had a overflowing turn-out and since I performed this the Saturday after Brady was put in as Bishop, my in-laws, mom , and sister were able to see it. Thanks again for flying up here! Love you all.