Sunday, February 19, 2012

Odds and Ends in February





 Here is Melissa receiving her Pioneer Pride award at the special breakfast at the school.  That's my girl!

Getting some Little Big Planet in before Brian returned to Washington.



 Valentine's bouquet!  Gorgeous!



Isaac dilly-dallied and had exhausted his parent's patience at dinner time.  We told him he could eat or not, but dinner was coming to a close and there would be no dessert for boys who didn't eat.  Isaac wasn't still inclined to eat and just sat there glowering.  Melissa took pity on him and fed him bites of food.  "Here Isaac, eat.  It's tasty!  You don't want to miss dessert!"  Isaac liked the attention, ate, and got dessert.

He has a very nice sister.

  Jonathan at work.

Last Wednesday afternoon, I had one of those halcyon, perfect moments.  It started as I waited for Matthew and Melissa after school.  I watched them holding hands (not typical) and just laughing and joking happily as they walked down the sidewalk together.  (Usually Matthew will hold Melissa's hand to help her cross the street, but promptly discards it after crossing.) It gives me great hope that they will grow up to be friends and not rivals. 

Then when she got home, Melissa pushed Isaac on the ride-on toy all over the house to both of their amusement. 


Corinna got excited and joined in the fun.  She followed them all over the house and squealed and giggled whenever she "caught" them.


Then Melissa gave her a turn on the the toy.

Friday evening I went to the women's conference in Austin with President Julie Beck speaking.  She was very inspiring.  It was a wonderful way to end a great week.

 Aunt Christine is visiting us.  The kids saw her bouncing on the exercise ball and thought that looked like fun.  She is a good sport.

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