First Stake Dance

Michael and Jacob celebrated their fourteenth birthday on January 24th, 2008. Not only were they both ordained to the office of teachers in the Aaronic Priesthood, but they are also now able to attend LDS Stake Dances. It’s hard to even number the Stake Dances that Rex has attended over the years as a chaperone. So it wasn’t ironic that he was assigned to be a chaperone for the first Stake Dance that Michael and Jacob were allowed to attend. Rex didn’t ask if they wanted to go - they were going.

I didn’t envision Michael or Jacob asking any girls to dance, but I could see that a girl or two might ask them to dance since we’ve had a few girls call the house to talk to the boys. We had a talk with the boys that afternoon letting them know that it was our expectation as parents that they would dance with ANYONE that asked them to dance. It was unacceptable to say “no” to anyone. When they returned home they said they had an okay time. Rex later told me that they danced twice - both times they were asked by girls. No surprise there.

It’s amazing to watch these two young men grow and mature. They are great! I just can’t believe how fast times flies. I feel young because I remember my first Stake Dance like it was yesterday. I went with Elizabeth Buehler and her dad was one of the chaperones. And yet I feel old because I have sons who are taller than myself and because they just attended their first Stake Dance. I love you with all my heart Michael and Jacob!

Darn that Weather

I was excited today because I was "planning" my post for tonight, unfortunately the weather didn't want to cooperate.

Michael and Jacob had a track meet scheduled for this afternoon, but when I walked in the door from a run to Costco, Jacob informed me that the meet had been cancelled due to the drop in temperature and the dark clouds looming in the western sky.

I had planned to take some "video clips" to post, similar to what I did of Brooke's soccer game. I've felt recently that my blog focuses mainly on my youngest child and the three others are mentioned minimally. I don't do it on purpose, but at five she seems to be the one who says the funniest things and makes the strangest choices. In defense of the Brookeness of my blog, I will say that Michael, Jacob and Erin have scrapbooks that are at least caught up to their fifth birthdays and I haven't even started one for poor Brooke.

So let's pray for better weather, so you can all see my boys run! Oh, and let's not forget Erin - more coming about her in a bit.

Brooke's Soccer Game - aka Bunch Ball

Thought you'd like to see our Soccer Super Star in action. Brooke made three goals all of which I caught on film. She's a real tough girl as seen in the fourth video clip. Way to go, Brookie!




FIRST GOAL

SECOND GOAL

THIRD GOAL

TOUGH GIRL - falls down and pops right back up

I though it was supposed to be April Showers?

We woke up yesterday to a couple of inches of snow! The snow was heavy and wet - perfect for building a snowman. Jacob and Michael helped Brooke build one in the backyard. Erin arrived home from school just in time to put on some stick arms.

Is anyone else ready for Spring? I sure am!

Jacob, Brooke and Erin enjoy the snow!

Waffles!

In honor of our Swedish ancestory, my mom encouraged us to all have waffles last Tuesday for National Waffle Day.

I found a delish recipe here http://www.mrbreakfast.com/superdisplay.asp?recipeid=382 . The waffle recipe was good and the sauce was AWESOME! You could use it on top of ice cream or cheesecake or anything else!!

Enjoy the pics - the little girl sitting next to Erin is a friend from church.