Follow the Prophets

Yesterday, Brett, Brion, Jarom and Nick went to Grantsville to put in a fence for the cows that we are buying. While they were there, the kids and I had fun! We did a little project. We all sat at the table and we decided that we were going to follow the prophets. So I cut little pieces of paper, found some little sticks, got out the crayons and glue sticks and away we went. Each picked a prophet they wanted to follow and drew pictures about him. It is amazing how smart this generation of God's children are. After we were all done, we set the little chairs up in a semi circle with a big chair facing. Then we each took a turn in the big chair and showed our pictures and told our stories. Emmie (7) did two, one on Abraham and one on Jonah (she wrote her story on the backs of the pictures). Logan (6) did his on Noah (he was very animated and everybody loved it). Allie (4) did hers on Adam and Eve (she learned how to draw birds, it was really cute). Landon (3) was a suprise--he did his on Enoch (I promise, I did not prompt or even say the name Enoch). When he told his story, he sat in the chair, held up his picture of Enoch and said, "Enoch was a really good guy. He helped people to be really good. They were so good that Heavenly Father took their city up to heaven." This was all by himself, without any help. Amazing! Kate, (20 months) did hers on Pres. Monson. I did help her a little. But she wanted to draw a picture of the temple, which she did, and told us that President Monson is a prophet. I did mine on Daniel and the lion's den. Afterward, we put each of their stories in a baggie and they are all set for FHE this Monday with their families. It was an amazing experience.

Funny experience

This last Wednesday at my mission (Membership department) I was calling a lady to find an address for her son. She was so nice and said she would have to find her address book. She looked and looked, all along holding the phone up to her ear. I could hear her looking in drawers and through papers. Finally she said, "Where in the hell did I put the address book." And immediately she said, "Oh, sister, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to swear!" I told her she just made my day in between my hysteria. I love my mission!

Recent Pictures

Doings in March-- Clay's birthday bulldozer we gave him for his birthday.

Little Lexie sitting next to her brother Landon

Last week's storm. Our backyard looked like a fairy land.

Cooking marshmellows in our fireplace with the grandkids.

This made Nick really nervous. He was afraid one of them would fall into the fire. He said from now on we have to cook the marshmellows in the fireplace out back. It definitely is safer.

While we were visiting in the livingroom, little Lexie was filling our toilet with little lotions and soaps we gather from hotels that we keep in a drawer in the bathroom. She was having a grand time. Thank goodness she didn't flush! BTW, we did throw it all the contents away.

Special month

I thought I would highlight two of our grandchildren this month. I don't think it is good to tell the child's full name, so we will call this one:

CMT

CMT is our 8th grandchild. He has the longest eyelashes of any person I have witnessed (that includes his mom's too). Clay is always talking in his special tongue. He definetely likes to tease his mom and dad. He gets excited whenever anyone comes over to visit. He is a very active little guy with places to go, things to do, and people to see! He always has a ball in his hand. His dad will play ball while his mother plays hide and seek with him. He is such a joy to our family. We love you more than tongue can tell CMT!!! Look at those eyes and eyelashes.

Look at that excitement. He is like this all the time, honestly!

LRW

LRW is our 4th grandchild. He has a tender heart and loves hugs. He loves playing any kind of ball, be it baseball, basketball, football or soccer. He helps his dad in his vegetable garden and loves his dog Daisy. Sometimes I will say, "Sometimes a guy just needs his grammy." He will then reply, "Yes, I do." We love you LRW more than tongue can tell!

He is a really good eater. He loves all kinds of food.

Sweet little guy

What you talkin about Lewis?