Then and Now...

2004

Brooklyn with her 1st violin

2010

Brooklyn with her full size violin

Can you believe how fast time flies?!  Seriously, who said she could grow up.  She will be 12 in one month and 10 days.  A young woman...she definitely fits the role but I'm just not ready to give her up yet.  She is so sweet.  She loves to read and read and read some more.  She is always getting books for me at the library.  "Here mom, you'll love this."  and of course, I do.  I'm so grateful for her.  She is a gem and we are very very very fortunate!!

Have a great day!!

I pray for patience...now!

One of my favorite talks this last weekend. I'm always praying for patience "now." How can I handle this trial or the next without it...hahaha! I love it!! Sis Dalton's did an amazing job as well. I love listening to conference and I'm always disappointed when the prophet gets up at the end of the last session Sunday afternoon to close it. Not disappointed that I didn't get enough info or opportunities to feel the spirit confirm the messages but disappointed that life will go back to "crazy" normal.

However, the power went out this afternoon. My kiddos were dying, famished, BORED, cold, deprived of electronics, etc...need I say more. Once they settled down with full bellies, thanks to KFC, they were happily playing card games, talking, giggling and enjoying one another. It turned out to be a great night!