On Sunday we had the missionaries over for dinner. As is our custom now we were taking turns telling about our highs and lows. When it came time for Briona to talk about hers, she rambled on about her 3 different highs for the day and then she said with directness:
"And my low is that I'm sitting next to a missionary!"
Elder Larsen turned bright red and in the midst of much laughter informed us that his low just happened.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
HELP!
Hey everybody, I need your help.
My brother left for boot camp two weeks ago. From his letters it sounds like life is really hard. He needs support from the outside world. I've heard that one of the only way soldiers make it through those horrible months at basic training is because of the mail they get. He can't call or email. Mail is our only form of contact. My family is trying to write to him almost everyday but I'm sure it would do him a lot of good if he heard from some of you as well. Many of you know my brother, but ever for those of you who don't, I know he would value a message from you. He warned me not to send any packages (I guess the drill sergeants don't look favorably upon those), just letters.
Here is his address:
PFC Reading, Marc
A co I/48 INF Regt 3rd PLT
495 Iowa Ave, Unit 13
Ft. Leonard Wood, MO 65473
on the back of the envelope write a 3 with a circle around it over the fold.
A co I/48 INF Regt 3rd PLT
495 Iowa Ave, Unit 13
Ft. Leonard Wood, MO 65473
on the back of the envelope write a 3 with a circle around it over the fold.
I am so proud of my brother and his choosing to do this. It is not something I would have ever picked for him but my heart swells with pride knowing that he is doing what the Lord wants him to do.
Let me tell you a little about my brother, for those of you who have never met him. His name is Marc. He is two years older then me (although most people think it is the other way around). He has a wonderful wife and four beautiful children, whom I adore. He has a strong testimony and a very strong commitment to his family. He loves to play games and has dreams of owning his own gaming shop one day. When he has the time he loves to do things outdoors.
My brother is my real life hero. He has been there to support and take care of me through out my entire life (even when I didn't think I needed it). My brother's love was one of the only things that I could count on when I was young. I don't know what I would do without him.
PS. If any of you have some suggestions on ways that I can help support him or his family during this time please let me know. I need all the ideas I can get. I have been trying to find poems and such online but haven't been able to come up with much. There is just so much I want him to know but I don't know how to show him.
Thanks for your help. Anything you can do will be a blessing to my Brother.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Friday, February 8, 2008
All About Christopher
Favorites:
Song: Another One Bites the Dust in Tagolog (pronounced Tagalic)
Book: Harry Potter Series
Candy Bar: Take 5
Vacation: (will be) Disneyland
School Subject: Math
Sport: Soccer
Things to do with free time: Play Wii, Read, Draw
Song: Another One Bites the Dust in Tagolog (pronounced Tagalic)
Book: Harry Potter Series
Candy Bar: Take 5
Vacation: (will be) Disneyland
School Subject: Math
Sport: Soccer
Things to do with free time: Play Wii, Read, Draw
Scripture Story: Ammon and King Lamoni
Color: Lime Green
Movie: Pirates of the Carribean
Food: Fettuccine Alfredo
Outdoor Activity: Camping
Fruit: Clementine Oranges
Heroes: President Hinckley, My Uncle Randy, and My Dad
Color: Lime Green
Movie: Pirates of the Carribean
Food: Fettuccine Alfredo
Outdoor Activity: Camping
Fruit: Clementine Oranges
Heroes: President Hinckley, My Uncle Randy, and My Dad
Animal: Ferret
Friends: I have a million
Vegetable: Cucumber
Snack: Sun Chips
Game: Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
Things to do with my Family: Play Wii
Thing that has happened to me lately: I got a Web Camera
Friends: I have a million
Vegetable: Cucumber
Snack: Sun Chips
Game: Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
Things to do with my Family: Play Wii
Thing that has happened to me lately: I got a Web Camera
Looking to the Future:
What I want to be: I don't know
Some Ambitions: Swimming, reading, drawing, game inventing
Where I would like to go to school: BYU
Where I would like to go on a Mission: Sicily, Italy
Something Crazy I would like to try: Sky diving
Someone I would like to meet: Johnny Depp
Temple I'd like to get married in: Hawaii Temple
What I would like to be in the Newspaper for: Making the coolest game ever
Some Goals I have for This Year: lose weight, make music
What I want to be: I don't know
Some Ambitions: Swimming, reading, drawing, game inventing
Where I would like to go to school: BYU
Where I would like to go on a Mission: Sicily, Italy
Something Crazy I would like to try: Sky diving
Someone I would like to meet: Johnny Depp
Temple I'd like to get married in: Hawaii Temple
What I would like to be in the Newspaper for: Making the coolest game ever
Some Goals I have for This Year: lose weight, make music
A Few of My Favorite Pictures of Myself
(This may not be the best picture I have ever taken but I love the look on my face. I am so happy. I am about to do something I have never done before. I have my family there cheering me on with all their hearts and I feel great!)
All About Kira
Favorites:Song: ????
Book: Secret Garden
Candy Bar: Twix
Vacation: Disneyland or Spain
School Subject: History
Sport: Gymnastics
Things to do with free time: Read, Play Games, Have Fun
Scripture Story: Noah's ArkColor: Yellow
Movie: Little Women
Food: Sushi
Outdoor Activity: Riding Bikes
Fruit: Mango
Heroes: President Hinckley and my Family
Animal: Fox or Red PandaFriends: Reagan, Bailee, Camrahn, Jessi, and Alex
Vegetable: Cucumber
Snack: Cheese
Game: Magic (maybe)
Things to do with my Family: Play games, Go Out, Play
Thing that has happened to me lately: Found Kylee's Homework in my Sleeping bag
Looking to the Future:
What I want to be: Vet, Author, Artist
Some Ambitions: Go on a cruise, get a puppy, start babysitting
Where I would like to go to school: Hawaii
Where I would like to go on a Mission: Spain or Hawaii
Something Crazy I would like to try: Sky diving, Rock Climbing, ? ? ?
Someone I would like to meet: President Monson, Ashley Tisdale, and Jesus
Temple I'd like to get married in: Salt Lake Temple
What I would like to be in the Newspaper for: Writing a Story
Some Goals I have for This Year: Don't buy anything, Not picking fights
What I want to be: Vet, Author, Artist
Some Ambitions: Go on a cruise, get a puppy, start babysitting
Where I would like to go to school: Hawaii
Where I would like to go on a Mission: Spain or Hawaii
Something Crazy I would like to try: Sky diving, Rock Climbing, ? ? ?
Someone I would like to meet: President Monson, Ashley Tisdale, and Jesus
Temple I'd like to get married in: Salt Lake Temple
What I would like to be in the Newspaper for: Writing a Story
Some Goals I have for This Year: Don't buy anything, Not picking fights
All About Bri
Favorites:Song: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Book: Duck on a Bike and books about Elephants
Candy: Lolly Pops
School Subject: Art and Snack Time
Sport: Swimming
Things to do with free time: Play in the Sun and Play on the Computer
Scripture Story: Nephi
Color: Purple, Green, and Orange
Movie: The Wiggles
Food: Pizza
Outdoor Activity: Riding Bikes
Fruit: Orange
Color: Purple, Green, and Orange
Movie: The Wiggles
Food: Pizza
Outdoor Activity: Riding Bikes
Fruit: Orange
Animal: Cheetah
Friends: Haddie, Page, Kate, Rainee, Rocky, Kayla, Kellie
Vegetable: Broccoli, Cauliflower, Carrots
Snack: Granola Bars
Game: Amazing Island
Things to do with my Family: Play games and Game Cube
Thing that has happened to me lately: Gave my 1st talk in Primary
Friends: Haddie, Page, Kate, Rainee, Rocky, Kayla, Kellie
Vegetable: Broccoli, Cauliflower, Carrots
Snack: Granola Bars
Game: Amazing Island
Things to do with my Family: Play games and Game Cube
Thing that has happened to me lately: Gave my 1st talk in Primary
Looking to the Future:
What I want to be: Princess
Where I would like to go to school: PHA
Where I would like to go on a Mission: Brazil (like Todd)
Someone I would like to meet: President Monson
Temple I'd like to get married in: Salt Lake Temple
What I want to be: Princess
Where I would like to go to school: PHA
Where I would like to go on a Mission: Brazil (like Todd)
Someone I would like to meet: President Monson
Temple I'd like to get married in: Salt Lake Temple
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Riverdance
A couple of months ago I was looking at our ward bulletin and I noticed that the BYU alumni association was offering discount tickets to Riverdance. I had heard that this was going to be their last year touring in America. Riverdance is one of my most favorite productions. I knew the kids would love seeing it and I didn't want them to miss out on that chance. So I ordered tickets. The prices were actually pretty good for the limited viewing seats. I had never ordered tickets this way and so I emailed the contact person to find out the procedure. He emailed me back and told me to just make the check out to him and send it to his address (which was in Washington). He then told me that he would send me the tickets but not to expect them until about a week before the performance. This kind of made me nervous. It seemed strange that he would have a Washington address and yet got the post into our ward bulletin. I asked Daniel if he thought this was legit? He told me that I was probably worrying to much and he was fairly sure that it wasn't a scam. (I use to not be this paranoid, I promise).
So I sent him the money but didn't tell the kids about it just in case we ended up not getting the tickets. I waited and waited but no tickets. Of course he had told me not to expect them early but I was hoping. Then on Sunday the 20th of Jan. he called me. (Actually he called me about a week before that and left me a message saying he didn't have my money, and wanted to know where it was. A minute later he left me another message saying he was sorry and that he had made a mistake and that he did have it after all. This did not boost my confidence any).
So back to his call on the Sunday. He told me that he had sent the tickets but if I didn't get them by Tuesday afternoon to give him a call and he would get in touch with will call and have them waiting at the ticket office. I thought this also a little strange. Why did he want me to call on Tuesday? The show wasn't until the next Monday so there were several more days before the show. Or so I thought! Monday came, no tickets. Tuesday, no tickets. I thought I would give the mail one more day and then I would call him.
Wednesday afternoon I went out and checked the mail and to my surprise the tickets were here. I tore open the envelope and to my horror the date on the tickets were for that very night. Daniel and I had just got back from cutting wood and we were covered in mud, not to mention the state the van was in. Christopher had a friend over who was staying until 7:00. It was mutual night and Daniel had a planning meeting scheduled for just before. I didn't have babysitters set up for Bri and Michael, and it was 4:30. I panicked.
All I have to say is thank heavens for good friends. Jennifer came to the rescue and watched the kids for me and let Christopher's friend stay at her house until his parents arrived. Daniel rescheduled his meeting and got another leader to cover him at mutual. He quickly put the van back together. I told my mom about the date mix up and then we all scrambled to get ourselves and the kids ready in time.
Miracle of miracles we made it on time. In fact we had enough time to spare that we ran over to Quizno's and had a quick bite to eat before the performance.
The production was amazing! Both Chris and Kira thought it was great. Kira sat on my lap the whole time and asked me what each number was trying to say. I tried to explain the best that I could but mostly I ended up telling her that we would have to look it up later. She was enthralled. Christopher said he was really impressed but it was harder to tell with him. Here are some pictures we took while we were there. After the first shot an usher came rushing up to us and told us that we were not allowed to take any pictures of the performance and that we couldn't even point our camera in the direction of the stage.
What a Night!
So I sent him the money but didn't tell the kids about it just in case we ended up not getting the tickets. I waited and waited but no tickets. Of course he had told me not to expect them early but I was hoping. Then on Sunday the 20th of Jan. he called me. (Actually he called me about a week before that and left me a message saying he didn't have my money, and wanted to know where it was. A minute later he left me another message saying he was sorry and that he had made a mistake and that he did have it after all. This did not boost my confidence any).
So back to his call on the Sunday. He told me that he had sent the tickets but if I didn't get them by Tuesday afternoon to give him a call and he would get in touch with will call and have them waiting at the ticket office. I thought this also a little strange. Why did he want me to call on Tuesday? The show wasn't until the next Monday so there were several more days before the show. Or so I thought! Monday came, no tickets. Tuesday, no tickets. I thought I would give the mail one more day and then I would call him.
Wednesday afternoon I went out and checked the mail and to my surprise the tickets were here. I tore open the envelope and to my horror the date on the tickets were for that very night. Daniel and I had just got back from cutting wood and we were covered in mud, not to mention the state the van was in. Christopher had a friend over who was staying until 7:00. It was mutual night and Daniel had a planning meeting scheduled for just before. I didn't have babysitters set up for Bri and Michael, and it was 4:30. I panicked.
All I have to say is thank heavens for good friends. Jennifer came to the rescue and watched the kids for me and let Christopher's friend stay at her house until his parents arrived. Daniel rescheduled his meeting and got another leader to cover him at mutual. He quickly put the van back together. I told my mom about the date mix up and then we all scrambled to get ourselves and the kids ready in time.
Miracle of miracles we made it on time. In fact we had enough time to spare that we ran over to Quizno's and had a quick bite to eat before the performance.
The production was amazing! Both Chris and Kira thought it was great. Kira sat on my lap the whole time and asked me what each number was trying to say. I tried to explain the best that I could but mostly I ended up telling her that we would have to look it up later. She was enthralled. Christopher said he was really impressed but it was harder to tell with him. Here are some pictures we took while we were there. After the first shot an usher came rushing up to us and told us that we were not allowed to take any pictures of the performance and that we couldn't even point our camera in the direction of the stage.
What a Night!
Friday, February 1, 2008
Briona by the Fire
We have a wood burning stove downstairs which we use to heat our entire house. Consequently the basement is the only warm place in the morning. By the afternoon the rest of the house is pretty warm too (mostly). This morning when Briona got up she grabbed a baggie of cereal, a blanket, and her stuffed dog and headed for the fire. Within moments she was sound asleep again.
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