Something a little fishy.

Elizabeth's teacher told her she deserved something BIG!!!

I was intrigued to think what BIG would be.

In High School BIG is a handwritten note from the Principal,

along with a stuffed fish!

Ever heard of the "Fish Philosophy?"

Apparently, a fish is somehow related to success.

In some way, somehow,

a stuffed fish is a big deal!

I appreciate when others give my children encouragement and praise.

"We are wiser than we know." -Emerson

Cameron and Dallin are BROTHERS

I kissed them both goodbye with the reminder to be fast, "but don't run." I always say that because our street is bumpy and uneven and gravely. I get weak in the knees at the thought of anyone falling on it. They were a little later leaving than usual, but still had plenty of time to get to school. I watched them walk away until they got to the street and then closed the door. Five minutes later I heard crying and looked out of the front window. I saw Dallin coming back across the lawn with Cameron on his back, blood streaming down his leg. My first instinct was to check out the leg. I saw it wasn't too bad, just a lot of blood. Then I looked at Dallin. He was running on pure adrenaline. He had the most determined, yet compassionate look I have ever seen. EVER. Dallin gets a little squeamish when it comes to injuries and trauma, so I knew this was a very big deal for him. Dallin had left his backpack and trombone up the street and carried a very traumatized brother on his back all the way home.

Dallin went on to school. Cameron stayed home today (for a little extra lovin') and made this poster for Dallin. We taped it to the front door so it would be the first thing Dallin saw when he got home.

I know it's just the way it should be and that's just what you do for your brother, but we couldn't help making him feel extra special today.

Family Home Evening Snuggy Style

You can even roast a marshmellow in one!!

Favorite song

In years to come I'll look back at this picture and think Britton was praying. So, I'd better document that he was actually singing the last line of Book of Mormon Stories.

RI * GHTEOUS *LY

Who would have thought that we would actually have to consider banning a primary song from our home. Everyone finds is so adorable to see him doing the actions that they laugh uncontrollably. Their favorite line is when he has to
put up two fingers at the back of his head to symbolize an Indian's feathers. He works hard at putting up two fingers, and only two. But the third finger pops up without warning, so he has to use his other hand to stick the third finger back. Then he puts the two, almost three, fingers above his head while all the time checking with the other hand that only two stay up. That darn third finger.

When your kids are all young you have to thing they are adorable all by yourself, but my older kids join in the giggles too.

cut

It took a movie,

some Cadbury's Mini eggs,

and me telling him every 5 seconds

that it will be OK and "I'm almost done."

We took enough off to make another head of hair.

Handsome Boy.

Please be aware for future reference that

the realization that your twelve year old daughter has less

than half an inch before she catches up to you

AND

a almost 15 year old that announced she can sign up for

Driver's Ed. anytime now,

IS TOO MUCH TO HANDLE

ALL IN THE SAME WEEK.

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You're looking at my 39th birthday present. Brent bought and installed a in house speaker system and I'm finally with it and got an I-Pod too. It feels so luxurious walking from room to room with music playing above your head. My kids think it feels like we are at a store.

Problem is our C.D collection includes such titles as "Hits of the 80's, "Fabulous 80's," and "Totally 80's." Still love them, but I need to expand my playlist a little.

HELP!!

I've got an itunes card in hand and no idea what to purchase.

What are your favorite songs??