The Sweet Life

Sunday, February 15, 2009

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!

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

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.

Sunday, February 1, 2009

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.

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Here We Go!

We are big fans of this movie, but we didn't think we would be going back to a Singles Ward!
On Jan. 25th, Brady was called to be a Bishop of one of the Student wards in the University Stake. Boy, were we Surprised! We were a bit overwhelmed, but excited! His ward meets at the Institute building on Campus with one other student ward. Our family attended the last two Sundays and Man, is it ever Quiet! The kids did pretty good, though. The kids and I will still attend our family ward. But, we will go to the activities and participate in other ways. Brady's parents came and stayed for a week. My mom and sis flew up the next week. It was nice having family here. It still doesn't seem real that Brady is a Bishop, but I guess when he is gone for meetings, it will feel very real. Now I know why it is important to pray for the Bishop and his family! I feel bad that I have slacked off on that. Any prayers are welcome for Bishop Carter and his family! Thank you for all of your love and support. (We'll need it!)

Sunday, January 4, 2009

I dreaming of a White Christmas. . . .

Our dreams came true and then some with the loads of snow that was dumped on us. Christmas day was white, bright, and briskly cold. This picture was taken Christmas day in the afternoon on our way to our friends and nieghbors to see what Santa brought.