1/24/10

The Weekend of Fun with the Family.



I had a blast with my second family, The Bills, this weekend. The gathering was prompted by the baptism of Jordynn, Sarah's daughter. (If you don't know the story of my two families, see the sidebar, which tells the story of "My Two Families")

We always have a blast when we get together because we are pretty much hilarious. The baptism was awesome. I was reminded of my own baptism that was almost 15 years ago. It is still interesting to me how much being Mormon is now normal, even though it was such a major life change for me. Honestly, it is the best decision I have EVER made in my life. I have been blessed so much in so many ways because I discovered truth and light. I think the knowledge of a Heavenly Father who loves me and guides me is pretty much the awesomest blessing. I love Him and know He lives. I am always worried I may come off as too preachy or something because I fear that people may not want to hear about my feelings of conviction but really those feelings are the core of my existence and I don't understand why sometimes I try to hide them! I guess Sunday is the best day to have a post with that included! :)

Have I ever mentioned that I LOVE kids? Well, I do. It was fun to have all the rug rats around this weekend. Although children often seem like little beavers that we let into the house and who make huge messes and often smell, they are awesome and each moment I get to have with the wee ones is precious. I always love to hold baby Oliver and get him to smile. He is so dang cute! I also love being a human jungle gym with all the other little rascals. They also have the funniest things to say. Here is an example from Henry as we were driving to the baptism yesterday:

Henry: Alice, do you have any kids?
Alice: Henry, have you met my kids?
Henry: No!
Alice: That is because I don't have any kids yet.
Henry: Why don't you have any kids?
Alice: Because I don't have a husband yet.
Henry: Why don't you have a husband?
Alice:(thinking to myself: hmmm...good question and too complicated for a 4 yr-old mind) I just haven't found a good enough guy to marry yet. Do you think you could help me find one?
Henry:(looking out the window as if to be searching) Yes, I will try.
Alice: You could also pray that I would find one. Remember he will be your uncle.
Henry: LONG PAUSE and then in a worried voice: I don't know where to find uncles.

I thought that was very funny. Henry is already Mr. Literal!

Well, I better get ready for church and go through my Relief Society lesson one last time. I am not nervous but that makes me nervous! :)