Elder Richard G Scott

This week we had a visit of one of the apostle of the Lord. Elder Scott came to our stake conference. I was very excited to sing in a small group at the Saturday session, but we were bucked off the program at the last minute. :( At least I had good seats on the stand.

We loved hearing him and Elder Ringwood speak, and the kids felt the spirit of the Lord and recognized it. We asked them after if they would like to meet him. They DID want to, even though that meant waiting in line. The line moved quickly and when we were next, Brandon walked right up to Elder Scott, shook his hand, looked him straight in the eye and said with the sweetest voice you ever did hear, "We're so glad you came today." Ryan and I immediately teared up. Love that boy!

Tickle Tickle

If you knew my other children at this age, you know they were talkers. They could both say just about anything.

Here comes Alexa! She doesn't talk. Well, I will ammend that by saying she doesn't speak English. She may possibly speak Vietnamese.

Here is the extent of her vocabulary:

Tickle tickle tickle

Dad

Anana (This is NOT banana. It is "another" and she says it when she wants more.)

That is it. Once she said "mom." Once she said "night night." Even better, once at church Ryan was up saying the prayer. She stood up and said really loud, "Hi Daddy!" Clear as day. Every one at church thinks she is a talker now. :) Tricked them!

We love hearing her babble and love her funny quirky ways. Hope you enjoy hearing and seeing her tickle the camera.

New Blog

There is a new blog opened up that some of you may be interested in reading. It's found at www.imarriedin.blogspot.com It's a male perspective marrying into a crazy family, in-laws. etc. It's totally anonymous, so if the writing sounds vaguely familiar, I plead the fifth. You will love it, I promise. And I personally know the author who promises to update a couple of times a week. I can't wait! Let me know what you think!

PE Student of the year!

We got an invitation to a end of the year awards ceremony for Ainsley. We were excited, but weren't sure what she won! The only thing we were certain of was that it wasn't for perfect attendance!
All the teachers get to pick a student of the year for their class. We assumed it was that....

Wrong! She won 2nd Grade PE student of the year! Way to go Ainsley!

Kindergarten Graudation

Brandon graduated from kindergarten! What a fun ceremony they had. He sang well and wasn't shy at all.

Brandon was lucky to have some great teachers! Thanks Mrs. Fierro and Mrs. Hanrahan for ending his year with a happy bang!

Who says we never win anything?

Guess what? I have won a couple of giveaways and I wanted to say thanks!



Laura at http://www.realmomkitchen.blogspot.com/ sent me this cute green bracelet!
I have been following this blog for a while, she has great recipes!



And http://www.babesinhairland.blogspot.com/ sent me hairbows! I love learning to do new styles for the girls!



So here's a GREAT giveaway at All things ribbon. Seriously, I hope you enter. You could win, too!
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Whitney, the ethnic mom

There are a few ethnic children in Brandon's class. Some Latino's, some African Americans, some Asians. But you would not know it, walking through the art gallery. They all look white.

All except for me! I am the only ethnic looking picture in the group. Isn't it funny how your children see you?

I am 33 years old. (Yippee! Younger every year!)

I weigh 14 lbs. (hmmmm.)

My shoe size is 77. (Watch out Karl Malone!)

I have black hair.

My favorite food is meatballs. (I think we have had those ONCE in our house.)

My favorite show is the Amazing Race.

And my my biggest wish is for his older sister to be nicer. (That may be the truest statement here!)
I love that boy. He is such a doll!