Don't look Uncle Buff! - You'll hurt for a week!

Jessica doesn't have any joints! She can turn, bend, move and twist in any direction! I took some pictures of her at a tumbling class and I may post one but mostly, if she is moving, it is a blur! I was just amazed at the moves she could make and so when we got home I made her stretch for me so I could get some shots that you could see! What a fun girl! A well known photographer is coming here from Texas to do a mentoring class with the photographer in Walker's ward. He saw Jessica's picture on the local photographer's blog and left a comment. We looked, of course and he said, "Bring this girl to our shoot!" It wont be for a couple of weeks but exciting! Jess drove me EVERYWHERE all week. She's a very good driver and I loved not having to navigate. With her behind the wheel and taking a different route everywhere we went, I think I can find my way around their neighborhood now! I loved spending time with this girl!

David was Student of the Week and....

And, he got to take the class pet home to care for and feed for the long weekend! Tiny Tim stayed in his cage by David's bed. David kept him fed on salad greens and took him out on a regular basis for exercise. The kids didn't have school Monday so he got to keep him an extra day. I'm pretty sure it was because he is such a great kid to have in class.

And I got to go to the temple a couple of times!

After getting the boys up in the morning, I took a page from Melissa's book and showered and got ready for my day. I dropped David off at 8...once we could decide on WHERE his school was, and then didn't need to be back to pick kids up till 2:00. I met Rebecca a couple of days but also took some time to go to the temple while I was so close. They were so busy! The first day I went I wanted to do initiatories and it was so crowded I was asked to sit in the foyer till they found some space for me! I mean, the FOYER! The second time they told me they had 100 patrons at 6AM!And, did I want to go on a session and let things slow down. I only did the one endowment session because I has so many initiatories to get done. They only allowed FIVE names and then you had to go out, go to the back of the line and wait your turn again! Isn't there a quote somewhere that says someday the temples will have to be open day and night? That day isn't that far off at the Timp temple! Beautiful, wonderful and very serene. I did Grandma Green's work and that was special. Tons, TONS more names to do so when you are going let me know!

Braden's soccer match!

These pictures aren't the best but the best I could do. David and Joe and I went to watch Braden's soccer match while I was in PG last week. Braden's team won with a score of 9-1! Braden is a very agressive player and has quite a kick! At one point he kicked the ball so hard it flew into the face of another player. The child left the floor. I really expected Braden to leave and cry with him but he was tougher than I thought that tender heart could be and stayed in and kept playing. McKenna is unimpressed with it all. Her highlight was when her dad showed up and watching the fish in the foyer! Loved it!

Last Week - School lunch with the Jewkes kids!...

Last week I went over to have school lunch with Cedar and Chase. Grandma and Grandpa Jewkes hadn't thought they could be there but surprised the kids by coming. The kids were darling, showing all their projects to us and their rooms. It was a fun visit and even more so cuz I got to visit with Linda and Reese! Too fun.

Aunt Jenny

aunt Jenny changed her email address and didn't even tell me!

MaKayla makes the team!

MaKayla has made the team and will be playing softball with the High School this year! We are thrilled for you, darlin' girl and of course, we are SO proud of you!
And, news just in...she will be playing shortstop! Wow! Our little freshman will be backing up a junior in one of the most important positions of the game!