XOXOXOXOXO

My multi-talented and thoughtful sister made this darling Valentine's banner for me today. I love it!! She is going to be selling them on Etsy soon--just one of the many cute things she has created. Lots of Love Sis!

Patience and a Perfectionist

Every 3rd Grader at Wasatch School does a Native American Report during the middle of the school year. I'm going on #4 and you'd think I would have developed a little more patience through all the reports and projects. However, there is a perfectionist involved in this project (uuhm...not me) and so I find myself sighing more often than I should.


My dedicated and serious minded child (when it comes to schoolwork) finished her report last night. She put all of her final, creative touches on the cover and proudly placed it in her backpack this morning.

Final Items on the Native American Report Checklist:

--oral report

--diorama of a Hopi village (oh man!!)

Missing in Action

It was a busy weekend for these two. It started Friday morning when they left for school at their usual time. However, after school they stayed put and attended a National Junior Honor Society party (I'd call it a seminar of sorts) which lasted until 11:00 p.m. They maybe got eight hours of sleep and then headed off to a ballroom dance clinic the next morning for most of the day. They came home Saturday afternoon exhausted but happy. I have to say though that the rest of us really missed having them home!

Teen Sensations

I know that one of these teens is my own daughter, BUT I am truly NOT being biased when I say that Mati and Emily are teen sensations. If you want to see what I mean, just click over to their blogs. These girls are not only darling, they are witty and smart and will entertain you with their words and photos. Despite their great looks and oozing talent, they are good and sweet through and through. They are in fact every mother's dream of a teen aged daughter. Thanks for sharing your talents and keep up the great blogs!

P.S. Emily & Mati--forgive me for the post--love you!

Thoroughly Enjoyable

Last night Dan and I took the girls to see Thoroughly Modern Millie at BYU. For all you locals, I highly recommend seeing it. The talent is near equal to that of Broadway and right here in Provo! Despite the late hour getting home, it was well worth it.

Watching History Unfold

Today from a dental chair, I watched alongside Julia, the inauguration of our new president Barack Obama. I told Julia that this will be a day that she will tell her children about in the future because our country's first African American President was sworn into office. We will both always remember that we viewed it all from a dental chair.


P.S. No cavities!!! YEAH!

MLK Day

A must see destination when visiting Atlanta, Georgia is the National Historical site dedicated to Martin Luther King, Jr. A short walk away from the visitor's center is the Church where King preached and King's birthplace, a picture of his home is shown below.


Having lived in Atlanta for a few years, we had the opportunity to visit these sites with Elizabeth and her girls when they came to visit us. (There is a cute picture of the girls in front of this home that has gone missiong). Anyway, today's holiday, which commemorates Martin Luther King, Jr. and his life and message, takes me back to this unforgettable visit.