Celebrating "little brother" :)

Yesterday morning we walked for a foundation called "ZOE". What a great foundation that rescues children from human trafficking.

 Ashton had a make-up karate lesson and then went to get some ingredients to make a Chocolate-Chip Cookie Dough Cake for my little brother. Made it from a recipe on Pinterest that Brenna emailed my mom. Jackie was so funny, she said, "oh you actually made something from a recipe on Pinterest, I thought they just were to admire." HAHA!!! :) My mom had a birthday dinner for Norris at our house, everyone came, mom ordered Thai Pepper, we had so much fun!

 Lucy liked the cake. :) ALOT!

 Isn't he the sweetest thing. :)

 Happy Birthday celebration, not official till Wednesday! :) LOVE YOU LOTS!!!

This morning we went to the Agua Dulce Ward cause my Uncle Randy was receiving a new calling as...BISHOP! :) What a beautiful meeting, the spirit was so strong!
Then we hurried back to our ward cause it was the Primary Program. Ashton's part: "I was baptized this year. I know I'm choosing the right by being baptized because I'm following Jesus." Sierra's part (she went last): "Following my Savior, Jesus Christ, and learning to choose the right is important to me"...and then she bore her sweet testimony.  It was such a great program such a sweet spirit was present.
After church Jake had meetings and me and the kids went to Grannie's to have dinner with everyone...the Lawrence's (with Uncle Randy as the guest of honor), the Dunn's, Whitmore's, Marshall, Amanda, Grannie, Chris and Shane, my mom made a delicious lasagna and salad. :) A full house, loving to be together!

 

Primary Program 2011

Yesterday was our Primary Program. All the children did such a beautiful job on their parts and the singing was angelic. These children carry such a sweet spirit with them, it was a beautiful program. My kids had invited their teachers and were disappointed cause neither of them came.
Sierra's part: "We are richly blessed in these latter days to be given a prophet to lead and guide us. I hear a living prophet speak the things that Christ would say and I fell the Holy Spirit as He teaches truth and right."

Ashton's part: "If we listen for the voice of our Father in Heaven. He will lead us on a course that will allow us to experience the pure love of Christ."

San Francisco

Wow, it's been a while since I've blogged. Life gets crazy! Our house is somewhat put back together now I just have to break out the paint.
Last week was our Young Women in Excellence night and it turned out beautifully! Kerrie is such a great YW's President and has such great vision and inspiration. I am privileged to work with her. So,
Monday consisted of last minute errands to be ready for Tuesday.
Tuesday consisted of setting up and making trifles. Sierra went on a field trip with her class to the San Fernando Mission. She had Karlie over to work on last minute prep for their mission project on Wed. We got an email from Sierra's Super Dolphin Swim Coach, Coach Amanda, congratulating her because she was advanced to the next level, Bronze group. We babysat Melanie so Miriam could get some prep done for their big move on Saturday.
Wednesday was babysitting and went to Sierra's class to watch the girls presentation along with other's from her class. We babysat Melanie.
Thursday we got up early and headed north to Livermore to visit Jake's sister, Jenn and her family. She takes such good care of us. She tours us around and feeds us. Thanks Jenn!
We went to the Oakland zoo on Friday and then we went over to Concord to visit Jake's brother Hunter and his family. We had such a nice visit. They fed us Papa Murphy's pizza and cookies! Thanks guys!!!
Saturday we went into the city. San Francisco is so neat. I love seeing all the bridges and water and buildings.
We drove on the famous curly road...

We drove the crazy streets and saw the cable cars...

We saw the Golden Gate Bridge...

This was the last time Jake and I saw the Golden Gate Bridge...October 1999, we were newlyweds and blissfully in love.:)

Jenn and Kate

We loved the day, Jenn said it perfectly "San Francisco has a charm to it!"
We went back to Livermore and saw Megamind and then ate yummy authentic mexican food.
We got up early on Sunday and hurried home because our kids had their primary program. Sierra had a cough all weekend and I don't think she felt completely herself during the program, she was very emotional and she didn't want to give her talk that she wrote herself (that is not like her!). She said her part perfectly though, "Jesus taught love and faith through his many miracles" and Ashton said his part perfectly too, "if Jesus stood beside me everyday I would read my scriptures before playing with my legos, help my family, be kind to others and help others." :) They sang all the songs too!!! It was such a beautiful program, very well put together. Thanks Primary leaders for all you do!!!