Immediate Parenthood ....

Immediate parenthood can definitely be challenging, but when the children are a pack of wild teenagers, it takes some creative juices to keep things fun, safe, and...interesting.

So, the majority of our lives for the past 3 years has been having fun with the youth in our area. Here are some pics of what we've done so far this year...

We played this crazy balloon dance game, where you tie a balloon to your ankle and try to stomp on everyone else's balloon while protecting yours from getting popped.

Last Saturday, we spent about 8 hours with the youth during our trip to the Washington, D.C. Temple. For several, this was their first trip to the temple. Afterwards, we loaded them up on sugar and chili dogs, then packed them in the cars for the 2+ hour drive home....risky, but it provides some incentive to get home quickly.

And the girls do what girls do best. They got together to eat some grub (PJs required) and took turns reading the New Era.

And this was just in the first month! We can't wait to see what fun times come our way in '09!

Take a bow...

Hey Peeps!
Yes, we are still alive and yes, we are currently having computer troubles.
But, alas!
Here we are, back for now!:)
J says that I have had the spotlight for quite enough time now and it's true that we have a whole new year to turn over and look forward to.
I told J that this was going to be our year! I feel change in the air and am excited for what "change" will be landing on our door step. As soon as it is delivered, we will let you know. And no, we are not expecting. I thought it sounded like that's what I was saying without saying it. Haha!
We do however have some BIG news!
That's right folks. My prince will be sweeping me away on (thankfully, not a white horse or any horse for that matter) an aeroplane to my dream vacation- ITALY!
The land full of never ending bowls of pasta, couples holding hands, vendors ready to sale you gelato, rascal teenagers zipping through the small alley ways on nothing but an old run-down scooter, windows dripping with Italian opera music, open for all the streets to catch, wicker baskets brimming with baggettes and cozy homes along the shore line ready to be swept away with the next wind. I know not where we will be going and what there is to see.
But these are my imaginations..