Trina Story

Tonight, watching old family videos. Trina sees on screen a much younger daddy.

Trina: "Whoa!! Dad's from the EIGHTIES!"

Melinda: "Isn't he handsome?"

Trina: : "Well, of course he is! If he wasn't, none of us would even be here!!!"

Umm....

Family Gifts

I've been thinking about the unique qualities and abilities of our individual family members. It strikes me that even though we're all from the same family, our gifts and talents are really quite diverse. I thought I would post some of the primary characteristics I see in each family member (in-laws too!). These are just a few specific ones, you are all kind, wonderful people and I love you!

Dad- Resilience, leadership, and loyalty- to his family, the gospel, his job, and scouts.

Mom- Intelligence, faith, and love for family- mom loves family gatherings where we just sit around and talk!

Aaron- Logic, responsibility, hard worker, family leader, fun brother, helps the family try new things

Katy- Enthusiasm for life, appreciation of beauty and diversity, generosity

Marie- Nurturing, deep sympathy, drive for excellence, compassion

Adam- Innovative, love for learning, hard worker

Danny- Caring, affectionate, willing to serve, great with his hands

Jenny- Reasoning and logic--great advice and amazing at games, spotting patterns, putting things together, etc. Loving mother, sister.

Nathan- Politeness and diplomacy, spontaneity, balancing fun with work

Celeste- Deep feeling, loyalty to friends, gift of example, hard work

Michelle- Passion, dedication, sense of justice, ambition, sensitivity and gentleness

Greg- Quiet courage, strength, authority.

Heather- Desire to do what's right, sweetness, tender-hearted, wit

Joel- Constructive, creative, great with kids, spiritual

Sarah- Smart, bubbly, energetic, lively, brave

Trina- Dramatic, observant, spunky, funny, affectionate.

Our family is great. :) Love you all!

Think Pink!!

Okay, I changed the template. This one is way cuter. Very girly, though. Sorry, Joel! Next month I'll choose the All-Star Sports one. Maybe. :)

Sunday Photoshoot

It was a beautiful sunday and we decided (as kids) to take some pictures. We miss you, Mom and Dad! We can't wait to see you! :)

Sacred Learnings

On the way home from church.

Dad: Melinda, what did you learn today in relief society?

Melinda: (grunt) Sealing keys.

Dad: That's great. Sarah, what did you learn?

Sarah: (cough) Priesthood authority.

Dad: Also a very good thing. Trina, what did you learn today?

Trina: MOBS!

Playtime

I've been playing dress-up with Sarah and Trina. Dad caught me doing it once, and it was a little bit embarrassing since I just barely got back from college, but oh well.

The names of Trina's Barbies, for Celeste and any other readers' pleasure:

Ballerina Sparklelina
Beautiful Princess
Handsome Man (a Ken doll, don't worry)
Alariel (An Ariel doll...I think she might have made that name up on the spot. Just a hunch)
Grace (?)

Trina's Email

Today Trina told me that her email is "TrinaTCC.com@.T.Com". Her password is "band club."