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I saw these on a website and I am sorely tempted to buy one! I just can't decide which! I absolutely love the smallpox one, but I don't think I would be brave enough to wear it in public for fear of social retribution. Input, anyone?

Directions

Tonight Trina and Sarah were playing "Toy Store." They had quite a collection of play stuff set up nicely on shelves, with fake money for customers to use (they gave you the money for the purchases...my kind of store!) and cute lil' aprons. I visited several times. On one occasion I asked for directions to 6 flags and this is what ensued.

Sarah: "Take 1493 up to an intersection with 4 stops, and turn right. Two lefts, a right, another right, straight for a while and then up a curly-q road to the top. Then you're there!"

Trina: "Go southbound on 95, take 50 West until you come to the sign on the right. Easy!"

Umm...that was astoundingly legit for an 8-year-old, Trina! I half believed you!

Spencer's Bedtime Story

Tonight I am babysitting for the Wrides as the parents get away on a date to see "up." I told Spencer a bedtime story. When I finished, he told me he had one for me in return. "Okay, but it will have to be short, I have to...umm...do the dishes. (I did wash a couple bowls, to be fair Marie!) "It's just a lil' one." Said Spencer. What followed was a ninety second regurgitation of the same story I had just told him, with a couple interesting twists thrown in. Spencer's masterpiece, for your reading pleasure :)

"Once there was a little princess. She would go to sleep every night and every night she would just get really scared. But sometimes every night a great big big huge unicorn would come and then she wouldn't be afraid. And some friendly little mice would leave her three crowns every time on her shelf. The end."

I wish I had some friendly little mice to leave me some crowns on my shelf!

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! :)