My Talented Daughter

Tonight I was working on the computer (OK wasting time on the computer) and Bryndee came out of her room very excited. "Mom you have got to hear this!" Putting her cell phone to my ear she proceeded to play We Thank Thee Oh God For Our Prophet by pushing the buttons on her cell phone. She can't play the piano, but she sure can play the phone. I am so proud! She is so talented!

Abby's Christmas List

I woke up this morning and found this list on the table:
1. A giant paint set
2. A Nintendo DS
3. A Barbie House
4. About 5 more Barbies
5. Nail polish
6. Lipstick
7. DS Games (If I get a DS)
8. Pet Shops
9. WebKinz: Bunnie, Rino, Duck, & a Raindeer
10. High School Musical 3 on DVD
11. GRANDPA ALLAN TO GET BETTER!!!!

Isn't she a sweetheart? All I want is number 11 also! I love you Dad!

Full Of Truth!

While I was preparing for a talk I get to give for the San Tan 1st Ward's Enrichment Night, I came across this quote. I feel it is full of truth especially with the outcome of this election!

“Whatever the era, whatever the times, one thing will never change: Fathers and mothers, if you have children, they must come first. You must read to your children and you must hug your children and you must love your children. Your success as a family, our success as a society, depends not on what happens in the White House but on what happens inside your house.” Barbra Bush

Halloween

My kids start talking about their costumes for Halloween in February. I have finally made a rule that costumes can not be discussed until October 1st. This year Kymber wanted to be a witch. We didn't have any which costumes on hand so Bryndee offered to make her costume for one of her value projects. What a great idea! So I bought the pattern and fabric and Bryndee went to town. She did most of it by herself and did a great job. The only problem was the project was to take 10 hours and she only took 6 hours. So we are trying to figure out what she can do to make up the remaining 4 hours. Anyway Kymber was thrilled and so was Bryndee. I enjoy watching her sew and developing a new talent.

Bryndee working hard!

The finished project

Here are my kids...Kymber the witch, Torie a Pajama Party Princess, Ellie as Cinderella (we were lucky to get this dress off her for church today), and Abby the Queen.

Ron even got into it this year. Tara let him borrow her Harry Potter costume she wore to work earlier that day. The sad thing is Ron and I had to look Harry Potter up on the Internet because neither of us had seen any of the movies and had no idea what he looked like. The kids were pretty pleased that their Dad would dress up. Way to go Ron!