New Calling

2 Sundays ago I was called to be the new 2nd Counselor in the RS Presidency. I was completely shocked by this calling. I was thinking a couple of months ago that I could never be in the RS presidency because these women are AWESOME!! I looked up to them so much. Well, I guess I learned my lesson. I will no longer be comparing myself to anyone, and thinking that I am not able to do something.

I am still scared and nervous about my calling, but I am slowly getting better. I am learning new things all the time, and trying not to be too intimidated by things. For anyone that doesn't know me well, I am very shy and reserved. I don't mind talking to new people, but I don't like initiating the conversation. That is definitely going to have to change. I know I am in for a world of change. I am going to be pushed out of my comfort zone, which will be a good thing for me. The thing I am most nervous about right now is teaching. I am scared to be in front of a lot of people, but its just something that I will have to get used to.

I am looking forward to all the fun activities and getting to know the sisters in my ward. I just hope I don't let my fears get the best of me.

Happy Birthday Conner!!!

I can't believe my baby is already 4. He has grown up so much in last year, its crazy!! I love him more and more everyday, and he brings so much joy into my life!! He is the best big brother Vika could ask for! He is so full of energy, but at the same time so loving and caring!! He loves almost any animal, his favorite by far are dogs!!

Conner loves his friends, and if it were up to him he would play with them everyday. He loves his family even more. He wants to live at Grandma Teri's house, and has said more than once, "I want to live at Grandma's forever and ever." Him and his aunts have a very special relationship. They are the best of friends. They spoil him like nobody's business. He has sleepovers all the time at Grandma's house with his aunts!!

I could go on and on about this handsome little boy, but I won't bore you. Conner we love so much and we are glad you are in our lives!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DUDERS!!!

Kangaroo Zoo

For my nephew Preston's 2nd birthday we took the kids to Kangaroo Zoo! Conner and Vika had so much fun. They wore themselves out that they just sat on the couches with me at the end.

Vika really wanted to go down all the big slides. She is waiting for Conner to come down!!

Conner climbed up the steep stairs all by himself, and went down the steepest slide. I didn't think he would like this slide because it was so steep, but he proved me wrong!!

Every time he would go down any of the slides he would scream so high pitched, and laugh the whole way down!! I love it when he has this much fun!!

Haircut

Vika finally got a much needed haircut! Her hair was starting to get stringy on the ends. Thanks Mom it looks so much better.

Her hair is long, but very thin. We are hoping for it to come in nice and thick like Conner's. We will just have to see if that actually happens.

She held really still, and just drank from the spray bottle! She loves to get her hair cut!!

Itty Bitty Football

Conner started Itty Bitty Football 2 weeks ago!! He has had so much fun. He is doing really well, he just gets kind of bored when it isn't his turn to play. His loves that he is on the Buccaneers, the symbol looks like a pirate (Conner's favorite)!!

Conner is running in for a Touchdown!! He loved this drill!

Here he is trying to throw the ball into the big hole! He also really likes this one because he gets his own ball and he can throw it as much as he wants.

He will be playing football for most of the month, so stay tuned for more pics. They had picture day last week, and on the last day there will be a special visit from Lenny the Lion (the mascot for the Legacy Center).