Blackmail

It's all fun and games 'til someone pulls out the scrapbook and starts digging into your past. We all have those photos that should never have been taken. Seriously, what inspired my mother to take a picture of my 4-year-old backside when I sported a super swimmingsuit wedgy? Why did a picture of me picking my nose ever make it into the books...a constant reminder that some habits weren't the easiest for me to break.

Now that I am a Mom I find myself following the same disturbing pattern. Something about the sight of Isac bopping into the room wearing Haddy's dress and hair bow made my fingers itch to take a picture. I'll keep it tucked away somewhere and use it only when necessity demands.

Somethin' to Smile About

After a great audition, Trevor is happy to announce that he's been asked back for a second season with OSF. As you can see, we're grinning about the news.

Sophia wants her grin to display 8 teeth, so 4 more are cutting through her sensitive little gums right now.

If you asked Haddy about the news, she would fill your mind with stories about her life. Her stories would involve mean witchies and dancing princesses. She'd probably even pull out a book from the stack that she's been memorizing and make you laugh with her interpretations of it.

Isac is more reserved. When asked, "Are you excited to be in Ashland another year?" He replies, "Dad, will you just wrestle me again?" As long as Dad's in the picture, he doesn't care where we are.

As for Trevor and I, we hope that another year in Ashland gives us opportunities to do more than we've been able to do the last 4 months. There are so many people to see, places to go, and ice cream flavors to sample.

I Belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Isac ran in the house after Church and yelled, "I go to the Church of Jesus Christ!!"

"What does that mean?" I asked.

"Um....Heavenly Father loves me."

I hadn't thought of it that way, but it was undoubtedly true.

God does love us. He loved us enough to send Jesus Christ to the earth, who organized a Church with all the keys to happiness. When this true Church fell into spiritual decay, a complete restoration was required. Our loving God called upon the Prophet Joseph Smith to be the one to reorganize Jesus Christ's Church upon the earth. Today, the Church is led by President Thomas S. Monson.

In a time when the world may seem dark to many, a great light has penetrated the earth. The gospel of Jesus Christ brings light and love into our home. Membership in the Church gives us peace, knowing that Heavenly Father really does love us.

*We love this website that reminds us about God's love for us. If you ever need a lift, visit it! We dare you! http://www.mormon.org/