Connor knew that we needed him to come help us with our tree. He likes coming over to our house and I enjoy having him here. Connor gave me a hug and then told us that he could feel his heart pumping. ☺ Larry thought that was so funny. I asked Connor why he thought that was and he said: "Because I love you and Larry and Jared." We love Connor too! We love having him over and he was a great help....I need to finish it. (wink)
Justin and Parker came over to cut out Parker and Mya's pinewood derby cars. I got a text later Friday night saying that Parker beat everyone and was one proud little boy. He painted his car black because it was a batman car and he put the wheels on his self. He only got help with cutting it out. What a great daddy Justin is to let Parker do most of the work. I'm happy his car was the fastest. It looked really good too. He showed me on Wednesday at Jared's piano lessons.
I got up early on Tuesday and went to the Temple with Kelsi. Our Bishop challenged us to all go to the Temple until it was a sacrifice. I need to go more and so I took him up on it. I was going to go on Wednesday but when Kelsi said she had Tuesday off and was going to go I decided I would go then too. I love the Temple...it shouldn't be a sacrifice!
My dad's birthday was Wednesday. I made his favorite pie (Rocky Road) and took it to my mom's. My sister came too and so we all enjoyed daddy's favorite treat. We shed a few tears remembering in past years we took him pie but he was the one that ate it. I could feel him close by....I sure do miss his presence. I often think I can't wait to get to Heaven but when I do I will probably miss those that are still here. I guess missing someone is a quality of the Love we share.
Kimleighel had her dance recital. Our ward had it's Christmas Gathering. (we missed it because of Kimleighel's dance)
Jared went to Connor's. Connor is talking about having Jared and Larry baptize him. He's a little afraid of sinking and so he wants more than one in the font with him. I think it will be great. Once Connor is baptized I can take him to the Temple with us. Connor Loves Jared! Connor is a Favorite of ours!
On Thursday for SNAP Virginia gave a really good lesson. She talked about the symbols of Christmas. She had the meanings posted and taped to the walls. She also had the pictures on the wall and the girls had to match them up. The girls enjoyed it. She read this cute, simple book. I loved it so much I ordered one for my kids. We played Christmas Bingo the rest of the time...it was a wonderful night!
Friday Night the Stake Presidency had a social for the leaders. The Tenney's hosted it and it was fun. We had a great dinner and then played a few games. Larry and I were over the games but I told Larry that since I was making a dessert for the party he could do the games. We were both a little shocked that we were asked since Larry has been known to give President Tenney and his cute wife whipping cream a time or two. (you know...for their dessert) Larry googled "clean" adult games and came up with a few. We had everyone get in 5 different groups so they could work together. The first game we had five different kinds of baby food and the teams had to try them and guess exactly what they were. It was fun watching and listening to the teams. The best team got 3 out of the five. (squash, carrots, green beans, applesauce, apple/strawberry/banana) The next game each team was given 3-4 rolls of toilet paper and some masking tape and they had to dress up a team member into an animal or whatever they thought the other teams could guess. I thought they were all very clever and did a great job. Everyone had a great time! The games turned out to be pretty fun and easy! It was a fun night.
We have a new tradition....helping my mom make Christmas Cards. Shelli got a kit for her last year and it was so fun that my mom asked Shelli to get another kit for this year. It really is pretty fun working together and creating cute cards without thinking too much. Kimi and Jared came too but didn't help with the cards. I'm glad they did though just to make memories of being at my mom's.
Mal and Glen have made it 30 years together. Their kids threw them a surprise party to celebrate. It was fun seeing all the kids and being there among the Toomer friends and family. I love Mal and Glen and their family...they are like family to me.
