Blackbeard

Sunday evening, Sam brought his girlfriend, Tes, over to meet the family. We ate Thai curry for dinner and then played Jungle Uno and Signs. It was a ton of fun. Tes is absolutely delightful! She fit right in, from the moment she walked in the door. 

Sam and Andrew were being hilarious, bantering and brawling a bit.

So much fun!

Elder Dano came by Monday evening to say goodbye. He is being transferred to Maryvale. 

We will miss him!

Thursday, after choir, Susanna went with the Bakers to Deseret Book's book signing with Sarah Eden. She is a friend from my childhood and was able to share some stories with Susanna about our families doing things together. Susanna was thrilled to have met a REAL author.

While Susie was with the Bakers, I took Sara, Andrew, Daniel and Laney to the Gilbert temple to do baptisms with some of their choir friends. It has been a wonderful blessing to have such amazing friends from choir. I love that they have that extra dose of the Spirit and testimony each Thursday at choir. And it was even more wonderful to go to the house of the Lord right after rehearsal. Seeing these beautiful, worthy kids, all in white, sitting in a row under a beautiful mural of the Savior teaching His people, was almost overwhelming. It was truly a glimpse of heaven.

Sara, Andrew, Josh Jensen, Laney and Daniel

Andrew, Daniel, Laney, Mason Brooks, Livvy Bentley, Josh, Wes Brooks and Sara

Saturday morning, Sara prepped for her up coming state board test for cosmetology. She sorted, packaged and double checked everything so she is ready for Monday morning. 

She is going to do great!

Saturday evening, Dad, Sara, Freddy and I drove out to East Mesa to attend a gathering of the cast of Blackbeard the Musical. It is the 10 year anniversary and to celebrate they went through the show performing the songs and dialog in a very casual and intimate setting. They only had close friends and family in attendance. About 25 people. Sammy and Josh Jensen met us there, as well as Gavin and Cadie with there kids.

 They are such incredibly talented performers. Even after 10 years and no rehearsal they  were amazing. It was fun to be in on some of the funny things from behind the scenes and to see them laugh and be silly as they went through the script. It was awesome!

Can't name them all

Jen Griffith, ?,?,?,?, Jordon  and Kaitlyn Blooth, Rob Gardner, Tyler and Linsey Maxson, Mark Kleinman, I don't know the two in the front either.

Sunday was the primary program in sacrament meeting. Susanna did a great job. She spoke at the very beginning and introduced the theme. She had it memorized and spoke clearly and eloquently. It was a sweet program. The bishopric sang the counter part in A Child's Prayer against a choir of all the children. It was SO precious!

This is Andrew as he prepared his after church bean burritos. Such a cutie!

This afternoon, Daniel received his patriarchal blessing. Our Patriarch is Tommy Smith. It was a beautiful experience. He is a remarkable young man. I am so proud of him!

Gram and Papa came over for a Sunday visit. Andrew photo bombed in front of the pic.

I love these people!!!

Aren't they cuties?!!

Laney and Susanna have had fun playing together this afternoon. They made some moon sand and then made a crystal ball. They had a ton of fun. I love when they get along!

Beauties!