i HEART Edward

Last night at 7pm, I was first in line with some of my girlfriends for the 8:30 showing of Twilight. We pretty much formed the line. Not really expecting more than just a good girls night out, I got much more than I bargained for! I know this may come as a surprise to many of you, it was definitely a surprise for me, but I absolutely loved this movie! I was laughing all week long about the craze surrounding Twilight. Now I am the craze. If you are looking for me this week, I will be locked in my room with the book in hand trying to get to the next. And skipping around to aforementioned parts reading over and over. 

Thanks girls for such a fun night out! 

**Update: Well, probably nothing that most of you don't already know, but the book is even better than the movie.  Way better.  Difficult to put down. Why didn't someone force me to read this earlier?!  All those awkward conversations about twilight where I'd sit silent, now...I'm ready to discuss!!  But I do need to get my kids who are patiently (not really) waiting for me to get them up and fed! More later, I'm sure.  I know that excites you Bree.  And Alisa, find the time!

I think this pic is appropriate at this time...

Go Utes!

After watching this clip I think we will be rooting for the Utes tomorrow.

The Call.

On Friday my parents had a televised interview with President Uchtdorf and were called to serve as Mission President and Companion beginning July 1st for 3 years. A priceless opportunity.

Since I have been deemed the most emotional of the family and now (according to Mom and Bree, feel free to raise your hands in disagreement on this one siblings) the most emotionally dependent upon my parents...this has been a bit of an emotional ride for me since their first interview with Elder Nelson a few months ago. I've had moments of real struggle as I contemplated 3 years.  But as my parents shared with us some of the details of their interview with President Uchtdorf and words he spoke to them of the confirmation received in the temple, I really can't feel anything but a greater love for the gospel, gratefulness for missionary work, that same missionary work that brought my Dad to the church 47 years ago, I feel my testimony strengthened already and comforted by the Spirit. It will be hard and very sad at times, we will miss them very much, words really can't express. But I feel an excitement for all of us to have the example of my parents serving our Heavenly Father with such faith and sacrifice. Our knowledge and appreciation for service will be strong and our testimonies will grow. As Elder Nelson said, there's nothing better to help a testimony grow then little children praying each night for their grandparents on a mission. Lives will be blessed. Those are some very lucky missionaries, their work will be supported, their lives touched and their needs cared for.  I know in return they will impact my parents in a way that will forever change them. What an exciting adventure.

So now we wait...we wait to see where they will be sent. I almost feel I should put an asterisk at the end of that paragraph indicating that this new found comfort only applies if they go within the states. We'll find out in February.

We're so proud of you. We're so GRATEFUL for you. We love you so much.

Halloween Night

Halloween is quickly becoming one of my most favorite holidays!

Introducing... Dinner in a Pumpkin to Emma and Chris

A Grandma's special final touch...lipstick and blush!The frenzy of pre-trick-or-treating photos...and we were still missing a few!And finally...some Trick-or-Treating!

The Monkey Man...I finally got to experience this and come to understand Jacy's obsession with scaring the little ones. It took Emma about 1 millisecond to run as fast as she could in the opposite direction. I felt horrible at the time but by tonight I am already thinking about next year!This is where the sugar started kicking in...And this is where it had completely and fully taken over. The kids were literally bouncing off the walls . Literally.We hope everyone had a HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! Until next year...