Ali's Baptism

My neice was baptized July 2010. My Mom made her dress, of course. It's beautiful, isn't it?! She was excited to have her big day, as were we. Her grandparents came from California. It was a special experience. In attendance was my family her grandparents and 2 friends. So, you could feel the Spirit there.

The girl cousins. These girls really enjoy being together. Summer, Ali, Amber, and Giana
The kids were able to sing "When Jesus Christ Was Baptized".

Ali asked her aunts to give the 2 talks. It was great to be able to participate in this time of her life. I look forward to being with her at the temple one day too.

August 2010

I'm out of chronological order. These pics were taken by Uncle Robert. They are high quality, so I have a hard time uploading them, but they are good. Tiff and Robert went to a drive-in movie with us. It was kinda a last HURRAH before the kids went back to school. We watched Toy Story 3 and Despicable Me. They were 2 good ones, and it was an interesting experience. We took advantage of our van's transforming abilities.
Here below is Jonah sitting on one of the seats. Amber is getting herself a beverage.

Doesn't it look like there should be plenty of room?! And yet there wasn't. We had some good laughs that night.

Here's Amber, Gigi, and J-man being entertained before the shows started. This "train" just went round and round in a circle! They must've been desperate. : )

Preschool

After 3 kids made it into school, I finally got around to an organized preschool. I've had desires for the others to do preschool with me. However, unless others are involved, I'm just not devoted enough. But, thanks to a close friend, we committed. I must say, it's been needed. Giana has been so lonely at home alone. I have enjoyed exploring my creative side to come up with fun learning opportunities.

Here are the girls learning up and down. They also took turns getting flipped up and down by yours truely.

This is what they do as soon as they get to preschool to get them going. I was lucky enough to be the first preschool day. They were very excited. I'm grateful for the tools that I've acquired so that I can teach these girls. (First day was the first Tues. in Sept.).

#11

Well, we made it to 11 years. It's hard to remember life without you babe! Here we are sharing in our love for food (Charlotte).