Thank you, Katie!

My sister-in-law Katie was so kind this year to take our family pictures. We went out to Keeneland to take them. It was fun! Here are just a few. She did an amazing job, especially for having such a sunny day and lots of wind. Thanks, Katie! We love the photos!

Sisterhood

Now I don't have sisters, only four brothers. I do have a wonderful mom who is one of my best friends and now eight wonderful sister-in-laws, but I have been jealous at times of those sister moments people talk about having while growing-up. Well, now that I have three girls of my own I have been able to witness those cute, sweet moments that only sisters can share. Here is one of those moments.
Power to the sisterhood!

Amanda was having a rough day and both sisters jumped in to help:) Grace with the food and Abbie with the toy to make her laugh. Isn't that what sisterhood is all about:)

Two Fun Things This Week

For our Monday family night (Family Home Evening)we talked about service and how we can show love for Christ through serving others. Alan came up with a great idea for our activity. He suggested that we go and serve the elderly lady at the end of our street by raking the leaves in her yard. It was a great learning moment for our children and I can't express my joy when they commented about it later that week.
There is so much joy to be found in service!

Our stake, combined with another stake put on "A Night On Broadway" A Tapestry of Musical Theater for our community. I was able to perform in a group that sang a medley of songs from the Music Man and also sang a solo, "Good Night My Someone". I had forgotten how fun performing on stage can be. It was extremely nostalgic for me!

Our Little Bouncer

Amanda has found a new love....bouncing! She loves to be in her bouncer that hangs in the kitchen doorway and I love it because I can keep an eye on her when I'm cooking. Now that she can crawl she picks up everything that is on the floor (that includes a variety of sizes ranging from large to very tiny) and puts it in her mouth. I'd like to use her as our new vacuum, since she can pick up the tiniest pieces off the floor, but unfortunately they can also be a big choking hazard. So, needless to say vacuuming and sweeping the floor has risen to a new level of importance in our home.