Jacob's 2nd Birthday Video

My Mom's Nexus automatically made this video of pictures and videos she took from yesterday's big birthday bash.

Fun with Grama and Papa - Dallas Zoo

I'll be putting up a few posts this week with some highlights of our fun visit with my parents. It's been so fun to have them here. They are great guests - they watch the kids, they wash dishes, they vacuum floors, they cook dinner... Hey, maybe I shouldn't let them go home today!

Just a few from our trip to the Dallas Zoo.

This one seemed rather interested in what treats Dad might have for him. "That camera might be tasty!"

Jacob was growling at the crocodile statue!

Esther's Baptism Day

Esther's baptism was so special. We had so many friends and family attend to support us!

 We dress in white to symbolize purity. Daron, having the authority of the Priesthood, was the one who baptized her. It was a special experience to watch my young daughter make such a big decision on her own.

 Cute little brothers! Nathan actually gave the closing prayer during the services. I don't know if I cried more during the baptism or during his sweet prayer.

What a cute boy!  

Papa and Jacob

Esther's Birthday Party

Esther has been looking forward to her eighth birthday for many reasons. One of which was that she would finally get a friend birthday party!

Woodland fairies were quickly agreed upon and we went with red, green, and purple for the colors. My good friend Cecilia (my partner in crime for party planning) helped out to make this a fabulous event. Esther really enjoyed her special day with her friends - and brothers! And I really enjoyed creating it for her.

 The fairies tested out their wands by popping bubbles.

The little fairies playing "Fairy Queen May I?" 

 Nathan opted out of the wings and wand and was a knight instead.

Jacob strutting his stuff around the yard.

  Little toadstools made with tomatoes and cheese sticks.

Fairies enjoying their lunch!

Esther as Rosa Parks

Here is Esther's presentation she did for school on Rosa Parks to celebrate Black History month.

(I had to post it to YouTube because Blogger (grrr...) kept giving me problems about uploading a video. The quality has diminished but you still get the idea.)

Esther's Rosa Parks encore presentation at home

Bacon

The other night during dinner Daron was telling us about a radio show he'd heard on the way home. A newlywed type of game where they asked newlyweds questions about their spouse: "what's your wife's favorite song?" etc. 

So the kids started asking us questions about each other. At one point, Esther said, "Mom, what is Dad's favorite shape?"

I thought for a moment, sniggered, and replied by waving my hands in the air like the shape of a woman.

Esther raised a curious eyebrow. 

"Curvy," I explained. "Like Mommy."

"Oh!! I thought you were showing bacon!"

Esther's Baptism

Esther will be turning 8 in March. She has been looking forward to this for a very long time. In our faith, we believe that a person becomes accountable for their choices at the age of 8. Hence, baptism is not until that age. Esther has chosen to be baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints shortly after her birthday.

We will be sending out invitations via mail as I don't want to post the information on this blog. If you would like to come, please let me know and I'll give you more detailed information.

We took these pictures yesterday at the Dallas Temple. It was a little chilly and windy but they turned out cute.