March 2008

We’ve loved spending some time outside!  The weather has been wonderful for the past week or so.  The kids have rediscovered the grass, the swingset, the trampoline, the basketabll hoop, their bikes, rollerblades, scooters, etc.

Auriana started night-time head gear and has been very diligent and good at remembering to wear it.  Natalie got her braces tightened today and chose pink bands instead of blue.

We were able to take part in a baptism this last Sunday – a girl that Bjorn’s brother David has been dating.   Her name is Ana and she is from Mexico (Obregon actually). We’ve enjoyed getting to know her over the last four or five months, and she and Miriam have really taken a liking to each other.  She asked if Miriam would sing at her baptism and she (along with Natlalie) did a wonderful job of singing I am a Child of God. Besides singing beautifully, they were all smiles, and Miriam waved at Ana a few times during the song – melting everyone’s hearts.

Isaac is counting down the days to his birthday – and is really hoping he gets a green machine!  He went to his last den meeting with the Bears today – he’s had a great leader, but is excited to join the Webelos.

Enoch is becoming increasingly witty – Saturday as we were driving home from Brenda’s new condo, Auriana commented about something saying, “This is pleasant!”, and Enoch added “Grove”!

Ellie continues to dance the days away, but now when she’s dressing up, she demands to be dressed in something that will spin when she twirls.   Tonight during Family Home Evening she danced as we all sang primary songs around her.

The kids were all devestated when Brenda announced she was moving, but they adjusted when they found out she would have a pool, a playground, and would be close by and visit often.  They all had a lot of fun helping her move, and were actually quite helpful carrying things back and forth and up the stairs. The girls can’t wait to go and help Brenda unpack and decorate.