Catching Up

Since I have some down time, for the next 24+ hours, I thought I'd update our family blog. I have come down with a sinus infection and Cat is hanging with her grandma this evening. Not sure when she will be coming home...

To finish off the summer, we went to Utah for a few days to hang with the Fewkes family. Cat and Aiden had a blast hanging together, when they weren't getting on each others nerves.We got to play with baby Aaron and Ms. Alyssa. We love getting to see our family, just bummed that we don't get to see them as often as we'd like.

Catarina started 1st grade at the end of August. We keep going over speed bumps with her were staying green at school is concerned. She has become a "monkey see, monkey do" person. So we have had a few lessons about that. She is also learning that she needs to slow down when doing her work so that it is correct instead of done in a hurry so she can go play. (I seem to remember doing that as a kid too, as does her father).

 I was called as Primary President at the end of August and got to have a bigger part in the Primary Program this year. We had our Pizza Party Practice the Friday night before and had Ice Cream Sundaes the last hour of Primary after the program. We have a really fun bunch of kids and I have awesome counselors.

 

 

 

Catarina got her first pedicure on Sept 16th. She wasn't sure about it at first, but loved it at the end and wants another one. Next time we need to take some pillows for her back. The chairs are meant for adults; not kids...

 

October already promises to be a really fun month. Will post pics when I have a spare moment, again.

Spice of Life

Our cousin, Amber, posted a blog today that has made me do some thinking. She mentioned a friend of a friend's blog so I went to read the blog entry. She lost her baby and is now dealing with the grief and questions surrounding death. She says, "Take a minute for me tonight and record the little things your kids do right now. They don't even need to be cute things. Someday when your baby is grown you may even miss the food thrown on the ground or the face wiped on the sleeve. Cherish the little things. For the little things are the spice in life."

So, here goes nothing...

Daniel: He is an amazing person, father, husband, and uncle. He does what he needs to do to care for our family. He does the yardwork because he says that I shouldn't have to mow the yard, just pull the weeds. He provides emotional support and loves his girls dearly.

Catarina: Wow! She is such an amazing little girl. She has the sweetest smiles and hugs. I love to hear her tell me that we are best friends and that she loves me. Even at four years of age, she is so grown up. She loves to pray and I just absolutely love hearing her pray. I may not understand all that she is saying, but the Lord does. She loves Disneyland! Then again, who doesn't? She has her fussy moments, but when she is happy, she is an absolute joy!

Take the time to appreciate the little things in life as you never know when they will be taken from you.

Thank you, Amber, for sharing.