Celebrating Jaydan

Our cute Jaydan is our Valentine Baby and so he doesn't like going out to dinner on his birthday.  He decided that tonight would be a good night to go and beat the weekend rush. Jaydan wanted to go to Sizzler...we like Sizzler!  Jaydan is such a great kid and we enjoy him so much.  This weekend he is moving out and I'm excited for him.  I can see the excitement in his face and that makes me happy.  Julie's brother Mike just bought a town house and wanted Jaydan to be his roomie.  They have talked about it for some time and the time has come.  The next step in this boys life.  I enjoy watching my kids grow up and move on to the next chapter of their lives because it reminds me of when I was that age. Jaydan is a good boy.  He is such a fun kid and usually so happy.  I seldom see him unhappy and it's kind of weird when I do.  He's always been a joy to have around.  It's going to be strange not having him around since the last year he's been home a lot.  He likes being home but I know he is going to love his new "bachelor pad".

I like when Jaydan (or any of the kids) open up and talk to me.  We've had a few good talks lately.  Jaydan has a heart of gold and is going to be a blessing to someone else some day.  This "Love" baby makes my heart smile and I'm so blessed to be his mommy!  I really enjoy our birthday dinners with our kids.  It's fun having them one on one.

I just want to point out....it's freezing outside and my son wears shorts and a t-shirt.  He is a hairy little guy and tells me not to worry because he stays warm from his "rug-or-fur".  He's always been like that...got an electric razor in 8th grade because he needed it.  I think he must have lost his razors...it's the in thing right now to have facial hair and he is loving that!  I love this kid!

Doing Good Things

I got up early and went to the temple again this morning.  Lisea Allen invited me to go with her and her group that has been going together for years.  They go and do Sealings every Wednesday morning.  I decided that I couldn't be doing anything better and so I'm going to plan on going with them every Wednesday.  I drove myself today though since I had made arrangements to go visiting teaching.  It worked out perfect.  I was able to help with Sealings twice and after my second turn it was time for me to leave.  I loved how I felt as I drove home...very peaceful and content!

I really love the sisters I visit.  I get to go to Crystal Miles and Linda Lamb.  Larry and I together visit with the Mark family.  Crystal and Linda are pretty easy to get appointments with.  I just have to watch the clock when I'm at their houses because sometimes our visits get carried away and I don't want them to ever cringe about me coming.  I have a partner but she is very involved with her kids and grands and has a hard time committing. (she picked today)  Oh a funny that happened when I was setting up appointments...I accidentally text a different Linda (Love) to see if I could come visit teach.  She replied back with...I don't think you're my visiting teacher. ☺  That made me laugh out loud as I'm sure it did her. (she lives in Roy) I love visiting teaching and getting to know the sisters better.  I have a strong testimony of it's importance.   I have become really good friends over the years with the sisters I have got to teach and visit.  

Doing the work of the Lord is very satisfying!