Carthage Slideshow

I gave the lesson in Relief Society yesterday on the Martyrdom of Joseph & Hyrum Smith. I made the following slide show. I hope it touches your spirit.

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Thanksgiving !!

Thanksgiving was really wonderful. We had a house full of family and friends. Diana and her family came over. We miss you Melanie and Michael!!!! Grandma Virginia and Chip came too. We love you all! Thanks for sharing our day with us. And, we're truly thankful for you in our lives !!!

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Ordination

Chad was ordained an Elder today. It was really wonderful! Immediately after he had the opportunity to be in the circle for 6 setting aparts, including McKenna. That was pretty neat. It was a good day! (I know - - there's facial hair. I told you. : o )

Halloween

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Sustained in Conference

Well, Chad was sustained in Stake Conference this morning to become an Elder. He went for his interview with a member of the Stake Presidency a couple weeks ago, and President Smith, as Chad was leaving, said, "Well, I think you might think about shaving." So - he did. This morning, right before Conference. I'm sure he'll be scruffy by Wednesday, but he did shave for Conference. He was quite depressed because, in his words, "I LOOK 12!" I haven't seen his clean shaven face in so long, that it took me awhile to get used to him too. When he shook President Smith's hand this morning he smiled and said, "Well, you look a little different. I'm glad you shaved."

Yesterday Chad caught a glimpse of my pretty prickly legs and said, "Dang, Mom -- you need to shave." Later last night I text him this text . . . "I'll shave if you shave !!" HAH!

FURRY CHAD!!

Chad has decided (much to my dismay) to not shave until he turns in his mission papers. UGH! When I ask why -- he just says, "Mom, because I can." The other day I had dropped my cell phone in the garage. He found it and brought it to school for me. He walked into my classroom, gave me the phone, kissed me, and quickly left. When he left, I looked at the kids. They all had their mouths dropped open. One of them said, "Man, Mrs. M. He's really big. And FURRY !!!"

Aleena's Beautiful Teeth

Our beautiful 'Lena got her braces off!!! She has endured sooooo much! Not only has she had braces basically since 1997, but she went through a tremendously difficult surgery last summer. But, just look at this beautiful smile !!! She's gorgeous!

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