Boys Will Be Boys

I had to post this little experience because I know many of you have little boys or even crude little girls (like I was) and will appreciate this story. We were in the bishop's office this week getting our new callings for our new ward. The bishop asked me to play the piano for the Primary, only he didn't use that word exactly. He asked if I would be the Primary pianist. Suddenly I hear little snickers and giggles next to me. Then, the bishop said the word again, and the boys continue their giggling a little louder this time, only now the 1st counselor has joined in. The bishop gets this puzzled look on his face as if he can't figure out what is so funny. I informed him that the boys weren't familiar with that particular term and that it sounded a whole lot like another term that the boys are absolutely fascinated with. He clued in quickly and said "Excuse me. We'd like to call you to be the piano player." I just about died of embarrassment.

Joshua's First Real Bike Ride

We decided it was high time that Joshua stop riding in the bike trailer all the time and start learning to really ride his little bike with the training wheels. The older boys are loving riding on all the bike trails with us here so it's time that Joshua does too. He and Noah took a spin around the street in front of our house before we headed out to the trail. He loved it!

Man Tag

1. The rules are posted at the beginning

2. Each person answers questions about their sweetheart

3. At the end of the post, the person then tags four people and posts their names; then goes to their blog and leaves them a comment, letting them know they've been tagged.

What's your husband's name? Steve
How long have you been married? 11 years
How long did you date? 2 months, got engaged, married 2 months later (total of 4)
How old is he? nearing 39
Who eats more sweets? Not sure. Depends on what's at the hospital that day that tempts him. At home he makes me yummy treats because he knows I will eat them, but shouldn't. SABOTAGE!
Who said I love you first? He did
Who is taller? Steve
Who can sing the best? Steve chooses not to sing at all. I sing lousy, but better than he does I guess.
Who is smarter? We are both smart. Let's be fair. No really, I am amazed at how smart he is. He knows everything! He's got me beat.
Who does the laundry? I did until he joined us here in Folsom and turned over a new leaf. He does laundry a lot more now.
Who pays the bills? I do
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? Steve
Who mows the lawn? Either of us
Who cooks dinner? I do if Steve isn't home. Otherwise, Steve does and he is great at it.
Who drives? I do, except on Sunday to and from church.
Who is the first to admit they're wrong? Depends. More often it's me, but sometimes it's him.
Who kissed who first? he kissed me
Who asked who out first? He asked me
Who wears the pants? I do when he's not home and he does when he is.

Now I tag: anyone reading my blog!

The Faith Of A Child

The kids were taking out the trash one evening last week. Scott took his little Lego Star Wars Anakin guy with him. Well, Anakin's hair fell into the grass. This is a tiny brown piece that blends in very well to the ground. It was dark outside. Scott came in very upset and asked me to help him find Anakin's hair. We combed the area with flashlights, but to no avail. Then Scott said "Mom, maybe we should pray to Heavenly Father and ask him to help us find Anakin's hair." I told him it was a great idea. We knelt down right there in the grass and Scott offered the most sweet, sincere prayer asking Him to help us find the Lego piece. Scott stood up and said "Mom, I just have a lot of faith that Heavenly Father will help us find it. I just know it." I prayed silently that this would really come true because I wanted the boys to see how prayer and faith can work in their lives. We combed the area again with the flashlights. After a few minutes I started to tell the boys we might have to look in the morning when it was light outside. Just as I said that I stepped right on Anakin's hair. Hallelujah! What a great testimony builder for all of us.

Happy 7th Birthday Scott!

On October 6th Scott turned 7 years old! We headed up to Apple Hill on Saturday, the 4th, for apple fritters, apple donuts, chocolate caramel apples, fudge, cotton candy, apple juice, and apple butter. Unfortunately it was raining cats and dogs so we couldn't do any of the fun activities like corn mazes and apple picking and tire swings and fishing ponds. This is why we have no pictures. It was a complete downpour and we were SOAKED!

Scott requested a Transformers birthday. For those of you not up on the details, this is the sign for the Autobots. I made it with fruit rollups. We try.

Joshua and Phyllis

Daddy, Noah, and Grandpa Peres

Uncle Deron and Aunt Teresa

We had the big party Sunday night, the 5th, so Grandpa Peres, Phyllis, Uncle Deron, and Aunt Teresa could celebrate with us. We enjoyed a fantastic spaghetti dinner made by Daddy, opened presents, and pigged out on cake and ice cream. Scott does everything with great enthusiasm as you can see by the pictures. We love you Scott!



The next morning we let Scott open the rest of his presents, including his new birthday pillowcase made by Grandma Turner, and sent him off to school. He was NOT HAPPY about having to leave all of his new toys and going to school on his BIRTHDAY. It's a tough life.

Steve Finally Moves In

I just wanted to happily announce that Steve finally joined us at 12:15 a.m. Friday, October, 3rd. We are so happy to have him here and feel complete again. Now if we could just sell our house in Kanab...