New Calling

Well, a couple of weeks ago I was called into church by a member of the Bishopric. I knew that they were going to be making changes in the Young Women's program (which I was currently serving in). I was HOPING to be kept in YW, but I was released and extended another calling. 1st Counselor in the Primary. :)
I'm excited and hoping to do well. I'll miss those young girls immensely! I really bonded and loved those girls. :( It'll be sad for me to not be there every Sunday and Wednesday.
But I did Sharing Time in Primary this past Sunday and had a lot of fun! The kids are sweet and I think that things are going to be good!

On other news, we leave for our vacation/trip tomorrow. We'll be meeting Bret's parents for camping and then after that we'll spend 2 days at their house and then 2 at my parents' house. And lastly we'll go to Moab with my family for some fun. It will be nice to hang out with my brothers and their families. :) Everyone will be there except for my sister, Jen. She's one of my most favorite people and I'll be so sad to not have her there. Wo is Livvy gonna play with now that Paige won't be there?!
Hopefully this is something that we all enjoy and maybe we can all meet and do it next year too.
I'm a little sad to be going on our trip. It means that when it's all done, I have to get back to business. New calling, PTA, school prep, and then school. I've really been enjoying this summer. It's been fun and relaxing for us all! We've been hanging out and playing in the pool. Taking some fun lesson and being together. I'm gonna miss this lazy feeling. :)
Well, my sweet loved ones - I need to go and get things ready to leave bright and early in the morning. We have a lot to do. If I can post some fun pictures during our vacation, I will. But if I don't, expect to be seeing a lot of fun stuff when we get back.
Hugs!

Happy Birthday Elijah!!!

Well, today is Elijah's Birthday - 9 years old! This morning when I woke up Elijah and Livvy were downstairs playing XBox together. And I heard them talking and it just touched my heart - classic tender Elijah. Livvy said, "I think I broke up with my boyfriend, Andrew." (I'm not sure about this comment, don't ask) Elijah very sweetly said to her, "Don't worry Piv's. When you get big you'll find someone who will really love you and you'll be happy." :)
It made me think about the little person that my Birthday Boy is! He is the sweetest kid that you'll ever meet. He is AMAZING with little kids (3 & 4 year olds). Everyone will tell you how he talks to them so kindly and explains everything to them. He doesn't get embarrased to kiss Mom or Dad in public. And he has the sweetest thoughts. Sometimes it takes a little bit of understanding to figure out what he means, but it's always sweet and kind. His prayers are wonderful honest talks with Heavenly Father. He is one amazing kid.
Anyway, here is my tribute to his life!

Stephanie Needs...

My friend Mela did this on her blog and I thought it was funny. You type in your name along with "needs" in the google bar and see the results. Here are mine - VERY funny!

Stephanie needs some help! Look at those pants! Should have stayed on the sidewalk!
Stephanie needs to be in a family where there are no other kids or animals!
Stephanie needs a soundproof home to protect her.
Stephanie needs a better computer.
Stephanie needs Rhinoplasty Surgery!

I did not know I needed rhinoplasty, and a new pair of pants. The pants one came up quite a few times! Should I take a hint? Hey, at least it's not a gold shirt. LOL Mom. But I would definetely agree with the 2nd, 3rd, ones. I'll have to talk to Bret about the 4th one.

Happy Birthday Elizabeth

Here is my little tribute to my Angel Baby Girl! I can't believe that she is now 10 years old. I look back at the years and think about what a blessing she is in my life - then and now. I am amazed at the person she has become and I see the beauty in what she will become. She is an amazing 10 year old and I feel SO blessed to be her mother! I love you Angel - Happy Birthday!