drive so fast

Kyle asked Jonah where he wants to go on his mission. Jonah said Germany so he can drive on the autobon.

jonah's complaints

We are over at cousin Ethan's house playing (after Brooklyn's blessing). Kyle tells Jonah that it's time to go home. Jonah wails out, "But why does Ethan get to stay."

Jonah says, "Mom, can I have a juice box?" I say, "yes." Before I can finish the "s" on "yes", Jonah wails out, "Buuuut Violet haaaassss onnnne." Hmmm. Either Jonah complains WAY TOO MUCH or I say NO way too much. Probably a bit of both is true.

We've been talking a lot lately about being grateful and expressing it. The boys have been practicing and Jonah is learning. He thanks me for stuff all the time when I least expect it. But I can't say, that I don't still hear the occasional Jonah wail....hey that's what got him into the whale.

A little goat

Mrs. Asay is looking at the book I put together for her since she is retiring. It was so fun to do this project and to see her feel some reward for being a good teacher for so many years.


Seth was a goat in a small class play. He was so Seth in his little part. Everytime I see those paper goat ears laying around the house, I smile to myself.

babies

Eric (my older brother) and Melissa have a new baby boy, Wade. Isn't Eric a HANDSOME CUTIE? And Wade is too. We're looking forward to going to California to see them in September.

My parents picked Eric up from a hospital in Mexico over 30 years ago. Maybe I'll adopt a little hispanic boy or girl in a few years! As I've grown up, I realize how awesome my parents are. They've done so many cool things in their lifetime and they don't live within any prescribed box. Collectively, they have lived in France, Germany, Mexico, and Taiwan. My mom has just been called on a service mission to work at the church unemployment center. Unfortunately, I'm sure that place is swamped right now. She'll be working 20 hours a week there and then substitute teaching on her off days. My Dad still travels the world. He's over marketing for a small airline that does grand canyon tours (VisionHolidays).


Josh and Maya (Kyle's sister) had their first girl, Brooklyn. She is beautiful! We enjoyed her blessing last Sunday in their ward.