School pics

Malynda is in the 3rd grade, Blake is in the 1st grade, and I snuck Ella in for her pictures. I loved how they turned out.

A Gentle Giant!!

We just had our stake conferance and it was such an amazing experience. Keith's grandparents watched the kids so we could go and enjoy the meeting. It was a special meeting becuase Elder L. Tom Perry and Elder Jose A. Teixeira (I belive of the 70) were the featured speakers!!! When we got to the church, we went through a small side door and both men were walking into a room right next to it. They saw us coming in and opend the door for us, shook our hands, and welcomed us. I was so amazed, thrilled and excited at the same time. I took out my cell phone and took his picture when he first opend the door. I told him that he was my favorite apostle and could I ge a picture with him? He smiled ad said sure. When he asked Keith if he wanted to be in it I was already pulling him over. He laughed and said sure. The missionaries took our picture with him. Luckily Spencer can email me the picture back to me so I can print it off. I never knew how tall he was. He is about 6'6" tall. He reminds so much of my Grandpa Gray. He has such a great sense of humor.
His memory is really good to. He knew who he talked to before and after the meeting. Before the meeting when I told him that he was my favorite apostle, he said that he hoped he wouldn't disapoint. After the meeting he was walking down the hallway and he came over to us!!! He asked us how it was and Keith said that he sure wasn't disapointed with it at all!!
His talk was so neat. He talked about having a purpose in life. He said to make sure that you go after what you want to but make sure it is one to better your life and it is making holy decisions. I have been thinking a lot about school and he answered a lto of my questions. Elder Teixeira gave a wonderful talk about keeping God and Christ as your own personal GPS system. He talked about moving to Utah and getting very confused becuase he couldn't follow any of the directions there. He was hillarious. He also talkd a lot about missionary work. Both men did a wonderful job. My testimony grew _______ this much. I know that they are called of God. I know that Elder Perry is a true apostle. I know that my prayers were answered.

Congrats Brett and Amberlee

My Baby brother is getting married. He is planning to get married in Jan. So my trip is coming.

Happy Kiddos

Keith came home from work to find Darth Vader and Yoda walking around hand in hand. One of the kids that I watch brought over the masks for the kids to play with.
Ella wanted to cuddle with Keith and brought over all of her babies to cuddle with daddy.

It's Soccer Time

THe kids started soccer. Blake is playing on the k-2 team and Malynda is playing on the 3-4 team. Malynda was really excited becuase the doctor cleared her to play after inspecting her elbow!!

Daddy Daughter Video

Daddy Daughter Date

We had our first Daddy Daughter Date in a very long time. Malynda helped me prepare. She went to my mother-in-laws house and helped her cook. SHe got her done so nice and wore her dress my mom made for her for her baptizm. We had a great dinner and a fun dance. Our DJ was a member from our branch and the waitress is his fiance. My mother-in-law also made crosages for the girls. PLease check out the slideshow as well.

Can it get any better?

Our next door neighbor grew small mini pumpkns and invited the kids to come over and pick them. Blake lost his first tooth and asked if me if I could ask the tooth fairy if he could keep his tooth. Ella is hanging out with her friends from church and the library school.