Father Daughter Dance

The oldest two girls got to go with their dad to a father daughter dance this weekend. The girls were so excited for this special date. They got dressed up in their prettiest dresses, got their hair done by mom and put on some of mom's "dangly earrings" and a necklace their Grandpa brought them from the middle east. They had a great night of dancing and fun with their dad and their friends. You girls look beautiful!!

Bracelet Boutique

Little L participated in a fun activity in her class where all the kids would become store keepers and sell items they had made or bought. She decided to do a Bracelet Boutique. She and her sister worked endlessly creating a storefront, a product box and numerous friendship bracelets. Her shop was a hit and she sold out by the end of the day. I was so proud of her preparation and sales technique. Great job sis.

Christiana Pegaroro

Last month the entire family got to attend a concert by a fantastic Italian pianist named Christiana Pegaroro (you can watch her on youtube.) In the top picture she is the one on the left with the girls. She was so much fun to watch. Her fingers flew!! She also took time to not only introduce each piece but to teach us something about the composer and what to listen for in the piece.

I got to attend a masters class earlier in the day and it was amazing to watch her work with the students. Apparently she has done masters classes not only in her own country but at Juliard and other famous music schools.

She was absolutely fantastic!! Such talent, focus and hard work. Wow, inspiring!

Fantastic Four!!

Our youngest just turned four. She is getting so big. I think she has grown a couple inches in the last few months and it is all in her legs. She was so excited to be one year closer to five (which is when she gets to go to school, ride the bus, etc.) She had a Dora party. The cake had little Dora people on it, she got some Dora presents and for an activity the kids had a Dora movie marathon. She had so much fun at her party!!

Another Fun Activity

We got tennis rackets from my mom for Christmas this year. Who knew you could have so much fun playing tennis without much experience. Dad and three of the kids played doubles on one court and I played against the wall with the others. Even the four year old had fun with her little Dora racket. I love it!!

Videos for the Chapmans

These videos are for the Chapman family in Perth, Australia. My mom will be meeting her fiance Keith's family this month and she wanted some videos of our family to share with them. Hey Chapmans!! Congratulations Keith and Mom. We love you!!

12 Years and More in Love Than Ever

My honey and I just celebrated our 12 wedding anniversary. I love this first picture because it captures our relationship perfectly, we are so close and I lean on him for everything!! I couldn't have asked for a better companion to spend life with. I still get so excited waiting for him to come home or thinking about going out on a date with him.

He is such a support to me. He listens endlessly to my babbling, he is such a good example to me that just being around him makes me want to be a better person. He is sooo patient. He is super fun with the kids and plans lots of fun activities for us. He has always provided well for our family and has great financial sense. He loves to serve in the church and is a worthy priesthood holder. He loves to share the gospel and I can't wait to serve a mission with him. He loves education and is constantly teaching all of us.

I am so in love and am glad I get to spend the rest of eternity with my best friend.