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Saturday, October 31, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
Birthday Party Fun
Tonight the girls had a combined birthday party. It took awhile, but Bubba finally decided that she wanted to have a late night party and decorate cookies or cakes. When Sam found out, she asked if she could have her party the same night. We had to cancel her party back in August because everyone got so sick and we just hadn't had the time yet to do another party. So Sam added to the idea of making it a pajama party and watch movies and of course, EAT!! Allen and I were elated with the idea, we killed 2 birds with 1 stone!!
They each invited several friends and we rented movies, ordered pizza, made lots of sugar cookies and cupcakes to decorate and prepared ourselves for a night of girlie fun!! The older girls took over the family room upstairs and pretty much told the younger girls they weren't allowed (I wasn't supposed to hear that part, but did overhear some of the older girls telling the younger ones to "just go downstairs"). So Allen and I tried to make it seem even funner downstairs so the younger girls didn't get their feelings hurt, and it worked. And of course, Rock tried to get in wherever he could. All the girls were so good with him just let him tag along.
When the pizza came, they all ate together and everyone got along wonderfully. Then we decorated cookies and cupcakes and the girls made a HUGE, did I say huge, I meant MASSIVE mess in my kitchen with all the sprinkles and frostings. The steamer earned its pay tonight!! Then the girls opened gifts and just did girl stuff. Lots and lots of screams and giggles and running around later, it was time to take everyone home. But I think overall they all had lots of fun. Allen and I were just so thankful that we got it all done with in one night, now we have another 8 months before we have to do it again!!
They each invited several friends and we rented movies, ordered pizza, made lots of sugar cookies and cupcakes to decorate and prepared ourselves for a night of girlie fun!! The older girls took over the family room upstairs and pretty much told the younger girls they weren't allowed (I wasn't supposed to hear that part, but did overhear some of the older girls telling the younger ones to "just go downstairs"). So Allen and I tried to make it seem even funner downstairs so the younger girls didn't get their feelings hurt, and it worked. And of course, Rock tried to get in wherever he could. All the girls were so good with him just let him tag along.
When the pizza came, they all ate together and everyone got along wonderfully. Then we decorated cookies and cupcakes and the girls made a HUGE, did I say huge, I meant MASSIVE mess in my kitchen with all the sprinkles and frostings. The steamer earned its pay tonight!! Then the girls opened gifts and just did girl stuff. Lots and lots of screams and giggles and running around later, it was time to take everyone home. But I think overall they all had lots of fun. Allen and I were just so thankful that we got it all done with in one night, now we have another 8 months before we have to do it again!!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Bubba's Birthday
Bubba turned 8 this year and she was so excited!! This is the birthday that she gets to be baptized, she's been looking forward to this for so long. I took treats to school for her class and they sang Happy Birthday to her. That night she chose to eat at Village Inn (of all the places to choose, she picks Village Inn??!!). Then we came home and let her open her presents. Allen and I were pretty stumped about what to get her this year, she hasn't really been too interested in any one thing. She loves anything to do with academics, so we took our chances on a telescope and microscope. I did some research, because I didn't want to get one that was just a toy and would fall apart. So I found one online that was perfect for beginners and kids and was better quality than just a toy. We were ecstatic when she opened it and was very happy with her gift!! She had a great day and Friday night she and Sam are having a Late Night Pajama Party for their birthdays. I'm trying to prepare myself now for all the screaming girls at our house!!
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Danni's getting baptized
Danni is so excited to get baptized this month. She has been looking forward to it ever since Sam was baptized. What makes it even more special is that she gets to have her Daddy baptize her. She has been after him for a long time to make sure that he would be worthy to baptize her, and she got her wish. We are all so excited. This has been such a busy and exciting month!!
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Temple Day
Today we finally became a Forever Family. We have been looking forward to this day for so long that it just seems so unreal. It was a long day, and somewhat overwhelming, but a wonderful day. Allen and I took out our endowments as well, today, which made for a lengthy day. We had lots of friends and family there to show their support. Glenna and Patty kept the kids while Allen and I, Becky and Randy, Kelly and Mom all left early together for the temple. Glenna brought the kids up to temple for us later. I think we were both warned enough to think about how we felt during everything and not to focus so much what was being done so as not to be "freaked out". So, even though I don't understand everything, it was amazing.
When the kids got to the temple, they were taken to a nursery with temple workers to stay with them. Sammi called them the "angels". The angels helped them dress in their white clothing and kept them entertained until the sealing. As we sat in the sealing room listening to the sealer talk to us, we could hear when our kids were outside the door. We could hear Rock saying, "whas sat" over and over, which brought smiles to our faces. After Allen and I were sealed, the kids were brought into us, and they were so beautiful and angelic, it made me cry. As we knelt together at the alter, it was the most amazing feeling I have ever had and today was the happiest day of my life. And even through Rock screamed the entire time he had to sit at the alter with us, I will never forget how I felt and what the ceremony means for us as a family.
When we came out of the temple, Dad and Denise were there waiting for us to show their support. I also got to visit with a couple of old, dear high school friends that came to show me their support after not seeing them for so many years, it was a wonderful surprise. Then we headed to the church for lunch and visiting. A couple of Allen's old coworkers came and it was so wonderful to catch up with them and hear about their families. Bryce, Allen's old boss, said he could hardly believe it when he got our announcement. He said that he dropped the card and his jaw hit the floor. He wondered if it was some sort of practical joke. Then he called everyone they used to work with to share the news. He said he wouldn't have missed being there for anything. It was so wonderful to catch up with him.
We had so many freinds and family and ward members show their love and support. Even ones who couldn't go their the temple with us. It meant so much to us just to know they cared. Holly surprised us in the sealing room. The last we heard she wasn't going to be able to make it, but when Allen and I walked into the sealing room, she was sitting there. Her and Rick drove down from Rigby for the day just to rejoice with us. Thanks to everyone for your love and support!!
When the kids got to the temple, they were taken to a nursery with temple workers to stay with them. Sammi called them the "angels". The angels helped them dress in their white clothing and kept them entertained until the sealing. As we sat in the sealing room listening to the sealer talk to us, we could hear when our kids were outside the door. We could hear Rock saying, "whas sat" over and over, which brought smiles to our faces. After Allen and I were sealed, the kids were brought into us, and they were so beautiful and angelic, it made me cry. As we knelt together at the alter, it was the most amazing feeling I have ever had and today was the happiest day of my life. And even through Rock screamed the entire time he had to sit at the alter with us, I will never forget how I felt and what the ceremony means for us as a family.
When we came out of the temple, Dad and Denise were there waiting for us to show their support. I also got to visit with a couple of old, dear high school friends that came to show me their support after not seeing them for so many years, it was a wonderful surprise. Then we headed to the church for lunch and visiting. A couple of Allen's old coworkers came and it was so wonderful to catch up with them and hear about their families. Bryce, Allen's old boss, said he could hardly believe it when he got our announcement. He said that he dropped the card and his jaw hit the floor. He wondered if it was some sort of practical joke. Then he called everyone they used to work with to share the news. He said he wouldn't have missed being there for anything. It was so wonderful to catch up with him.
We had so many freinds and family and ward members show their love and support. Even ones who couldn't go their the temple with us. It meant so much to us just to know they cared. Holly surprised us in the sealing room. The last we heard she wasn't going to be able to make it, but when Allen and I walked into the sealing room, she was sitting there. Her and Rick drove down from Rigby for the day just to rejoice with us. Thanks to everyone for your love and support!!
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Pictures in our Whites
A friend from work, who took our last family pictures, took our pictures in our white temple clothes. Rock was NOT happy about it at all. He did not want to cooperate for even one minute. We did get a few great shots but lots of them with us trying to make Rock happy and no one looking at the camera-except Bubba. Terri took over 500 pictures and in almost every single one, Danni is set and ready, looking at the camera with a big smile on her face, even when no one else is looking at the camera.
At one point, we were sitting on the grass in front of the temple and Rock decided he had had it. He turned around and stuck his butt in the air right at the camera. The rest of us just laughed and laughed-except Bubba. She stayed posed and ready for the next shot!! Later, we were getting pictures of just Allen and I and Sam took rock for a little walk around the temple grounds, while still wearing their white clothes. When they came back around to us, Rock's butt was pure brown. Sam said he sat down and scooted around. When we asked her why she didn't stop him, she just said that she didn't want to make him cry. Sometimes I wish I could see into our kids' minds and see why and how they think these things!!
We were supposed to do an outfit change, but with Rock's attitude we decided to postpone, which made the girls happy as well. I also think Allen was a little excited by that decision. Oh how we love family picture time!!
At one point, we were sitting on the grass in front of the temple and Rock decided he had had it. He turned around and stuck his butt in the air right at the camera. The rest of us just laughed and laughed-except Bubba. She stayed posed and ready for the next shot!! Later, we were getting pictures of just Allen and I and Sam took rock for a little walk around the temple grounds, while still wearing their white clothes. When they came back around to us, Rock's butt was pure brown. Sam said he sat down and scooted around. When we asked her why she didn't stop him, she just said that she didn't want to make him cry. Sometimes I wish I could see into our kids' minds and see why and how they think these things!!
We were supposed to do an outfit change, but with Rock's attitude we decided to postpone, which made the girls happy as well. I also think Allen was a little excited by that decision. Oh how we love family picture time!!
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
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