Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Growing up too fast!!!!
January
I don't know about anyone else but hasn't January seemed forever long???? This month has been never ending, But maybe that is because we have had such cold weather and so much snow. I think I am ready for the cold to go away and it to be spring, I have a long time to go. About this time of year I always get sick of winter but this year it is much worse. Hopefully it can start warming up.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Our Loved Prophet
Our Prophet Gordon B. Hinkley passed away yesterday. We will surely miss him. Nicholas and I read this shortly after we found out and it is very comforting to hear..................
My brothers and sisters, let me first deal with a personal matter.
The President of the Church belongs to the entire Church. His life is not his own. His mission is to serve.
Now, as all of you know, I am somewhat old in years. I had my 96th birthday last June. I have learned from many sources that there is considerable speculation concerning my health. I wish to put the record straight. If I last a few months longer, I will have served to an older age than any previous President. I do not say this to be boastful but rather grateful. Last January I underwent major surgery. It was a miserable experience, particularly for one who had never previously been a patient in a hospital. Following this was the question as to whether I should undergo further treatment. I chose to do so. My doctors have called the results miraculous. I know that the favorable results come from your many prayers in my behalf. I am deeply grateful to you.
The Lord has permitted me to live; I do not know for how long. But whatever the time, I shall continue to give my best to the task at hand. It is not an easy thing to preside over this large, complex Church. Nothing escapes the attention of the First Presidency. No major decision, no expenditure of funds is made without their approval. The responsibility and stress are great.
But we shall carry on as long as the Lord wishes. As I said last April, we are in His hands. I feel well; my health is reasonably good. But when it is time for a successor, the transition will be smooth and according to the will of Him whose Church this is.
Monday, January 21, 2008
A Morning Ritual
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Biggest Fan
Kate has always loved Amber (Nicholas' sister) even when she was a baby. I thought as she got older she would be more interested in her cousins and her love for Amber would die down. Well I was wrong!!! Kate talks about Amber at least 4 or 5 times a day and is constantly asking if we can go to Idaho and see Amber. (I don't think she even understands that Idaho is where all of her other cousins and Grandparents live only Amber). She likes to ask where everyone is at, so everyday she asks "where's Amber" and then thinks for a minute and answers to her self, saying "teaching school". I took a picture of Kate and Amber over Christmas and a couple of days ago I decided to put it in a picture frame for her in her room. Well today she carried that picture frame with her almost everywhere she went and would talk to Amber lie she was really there (her not so imaginary friend). She brought the picture up on my bed with her and started jumping and saying "Oh Amber I jump really high" "I jump Higher Amber" She layed the picture down on the pillow and told Amber goodnight. I couldn't believe that a picture could entertain her for so long. It is sure precious how much she loves her. Kate is Amber's biggest Fan :) ( which is always nice to have)
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Here She Goes
Savannah started to crawl last week and it is pretty cute. She does her version of crawling which looks more like a snake moving. She hasn't figured out the leg part of it yet, but I am sure she will after her arms get too tired from caring her. This is pretty new and fun for us because Kate never crawled. It is sweet to watch her work so hard you can her her grunting in the video..... Go Savannah!!
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Bye Bye Binkies
She finally did it!!! We have been telling Kate for about a couple of weeks that is going to throw her binkies away because she is a big girl, and she never seemed to mind. But I thought for sure she wouldn't end up wanting to do it. Boy was I wrong. That morning we told her that today was the day she walked right over to the garbage and said "bye bye Binkies" and tossed them in. We were both shocked. I think she has only asked for them once before remembering that she already got rid of them. She has had trouble sleeping but other than that she has been so nice and pleasant. She seems like she has grown up really fast since then. I think I was more sad to get rid of the binkies then she was, because she now officially a BIG GIRL!!!
KSL MVP
KSL decided that since Nicholas is voted most valuable costumer they would let his daughters be in charge for a day. If only that was the truth :). We thought this was hilarious given the history Nicholas has with KSL.