I am a Child of God

I knew from the moment we stepped into the church building on the 2nd week of January, that lil'K would be assigned to give her first talk in primary. I was right. When I picked lil' K up from her class that day, her teacher said "Kate She volunteered to give the talk next Sunday!" Wow! She was excited about it for most of the week. She chose the topic of "I am a Child of God." I used the internet and found something. We prepared her talk, made cute pictures to go along, and even practiced it a few times. When Sunday came around, I took lil'K to the primary room, showed her the pulpit and microphone, but to no avail. She would have nothing to do with it, knowing this would happen. When it came time for primary, lil' K would not sit with her class, she sat on my lap in the back of the room with F and lil' L. Soon it was time to give the talk. lil' K started to scream. I picked her up and tried to console and talk to her while I walked up front. She continued to cry as I began her talk for her. She calmed down and listened. I gave her talk for her. She was scared to be in front of the other children, but we handled it, and got through the first of many talks. lil' K is not ashamed of her actions or the fact that I gave her talk for her. F believes they should never start the year with the Sunbeams giving talks any ways. I am just glad that lil' K wanted to participate and volunteer. She is loving primary and is growning up too fast. Wish us better luck next time!!

Home Depot Kids Club, by lil' K

This morning, Dad and I went to one place, not everything. Home Depot. I got a Home Depot apron. I didn't get my High School Musical sweatshirt dirty. Dad and I got a hammer and Dad got a screwdriver. Dad helped me hammer the nails and turn the screws. We made a Castle, not with a princess in it. I put monies in it, and credit cards. My favorite thing was to build the castle with dad. Dad told me what to do. I will paint it later with Mom. That's all I do up at Home Depot.

Here is lil' K and F with the "Castle Bank"

lil' K, her apron, and bank. Cute little builder!

5 Years, 5 months, and 5 days!!

I decided to add a marriage ticker to our blog (as seen at the top). Coincidentally, the day I started this ticker, we had been married for exactly 5 years, 5 months, and 5 days with many more days to come.

Christmas

Make a scrapbook - it's easy!

Winter's has come!

I can't believe how the weather has changed! I was enjoying the nice 60 degree weather, and not having to bundle up. But alas, the winds of change. Now it is freezing, well this week is not too bad. I would rather have it snow a little bit every now and again, but dumping snow? With the cold weather, I brought out the hats my mom made for the kids in July. The other day, lil' L heard me telling lil' K we needed to get ready to leave (any one with kids knows you need plenty of time, thus it was nearly 20 minutes before we needed to be out the door). lil' L came up to me carrying his coat. I took it from him, asked if he wanted it on. lil' L stuck his hands out in front ready to put it on (a far cry from most times when he runs away). A few moments later, lil' L came up to me carrying his hat, handed it to me, mumbled some gibberish, and put his head down. I put the hat on and he was happy wearing both his coat and his hat. I took pictures of the kids wearing their new hats, heres a good one.

Viva Las Vegas!

Mondays seem to be the day I find time to write. But don't always count on it. About our trip. F had a conference to attend all week at the Rio (where we stayed). He had been telling me to join him, so about two weeks before, I decided to go. First time leaving lil' L, it was worth it. F left on Sunday night, I left on Tuesday afternoon.



When I got there, we walked around by Wynn, TI, Fashion Show, Mirage and grabbed some dinner.


Wednesday while F was away, I lounged

around in bed. When I did get up, I went and stood in line for 30 minutes to get half-price tickets to a show, walked around the Forum Shops at Caesar's Palace, and relaxed by the pool reading a book. F and I ate dinner at In-N-Out before the show. We saw a Japanese acrobatic show titled Matsuri. It was great!Not to mention, it is "appropriate for all ages." When we got back to the hotel, F challenged me to a penny slot duel. We each had $1 to use. I did quite well. I won $2! Woo Hoo!


Thursday, again I didn't leave the hotel until 10:30. Today, I headed to the Temple. After doing an endowment session, I did sealings. It is quite different doing everything by yourself. Then more shopping at an outlet mall. F and I stuffed ourselves at the Rio's world buffet. Great food! We walked it off at Excalibur, Luxor, Bellagio, Paris, etc. I love the shows at Bellagio, so we relaxed and watched a few.

Friday, we both headed home. Both lil' L and lil' K could not have cared less about us being home. The both had a great time with their grandparents. My parents and F's had the kids while we gone. I didn't have to worry about them, even leaving lil' L with the croup. Vegas is only good for a few days, then it's best to be home.

lil' L is Walking!

lil' L has mastered the art of walking, not to mention it was while F and I were away. He had been doing well, but now it is his preference. Children grow up too fast, which is why we are starting him with chores, before he fights about it. Actually, I had be sweeping and he was angry if I took the broom away, so I let him be, and captured some pictures. I will post about our get-a-way to Las Vegas another day.