Giving a talk!

Today the boy gave a talk for the first time ever. Of course, Mommy wrote it, but the boy did an awesome job giving it! He was not nervous or shy, he spoke loudly and clearly, and he enjoyed himself. Here is his talk;
" We show love for Heavenly Father by following His plan of happiness. Last week we were in Seattle and we saw a man holding up a sign with mean things written on it. I asked my Momma why Heavenly Father didn't take that sign away from the man. My Momma told me that Heavenly Father shows us love by letting us make choices. It is a part of His plan. Even when we make bad choices, Heavenly Father loves us. We have to accept the consequences of our choices, whether they are good or bad choices. I hope all of us will always make good choices as we follow HEavenly Father's plan. It is not always easy to make the right choice, but I know that it will make me happy. And it will make Heavenly Father happy when I make right choices and follow His plan. I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen."

Loving Primary

The boy has been a Sunbeam for 3 weeks now, and he got to give the scripture in Sharing Time for the first time today. He was very excited, and repeated it after me. But, he was heartbroken that he didn't get to give a talk. He thought he was going to get to stand up there for much MUCH longer! What a funny kid.

First roller coaster ride

We went to the annual carnival and the boy rode his first roller coaster. I was a little stressed about letting him ride it alone, but he really wanted to. I was worried he would hate it or panic and be upset, but he LOVED it. He grinned the entire time, and his eyes were wide as saucers. It was so fun to see him so excited. I wish I could have gotten a closer picture, but you'll have to trust me, the boy was grinning ear to ear!

Reading time

Today was baby girl's first reading time at First Teacher. First Teacher is a local program for preschoolers and their parents. Big brother was so excited to show her off. They each got a free book, and a top made by today's reader!

Baby's day out!

This is a big week end for baby girl. Her first road trip, first trip on the ferry, first time out of the United States, first trip to a temple. Our ward decided to take the youth to the open house of the Vancouver BC temple for Youth Conference. Since the hubby is the Young Men's president, our whole family got to go. Here, we are on the ferry, just about an hour into the trip, but we are so excited!