Quick quip!

Trying to think of things to write, but I'm tired. Britt had orientation all last week. Boy did they wine and dine the incoming class!! I figure the faculty and staff were being nice so they could start off with a good impression before slamming the med students with work. As our bishop pointed out tonight, Britt was eating his last supper. How horrible coming from a doctor who must know what is to come!!! Actually, we had a really pleasant time at our Bishop's house. They invited us to come to dinner along with five other couples in the ward!! And, surprisingly, there was enough food and space for everyone. It was a very nice gesture that I really appreciated.

Anyway, pictures of Emilee? Is that what I hear? Okay. We took a few at the Botanical Gardens (in Phoenix) and a few others at home.

The problem with the Gardens was that we went in the summer . . . in Phoenix . . . 'nough said.

Mommy reading to Emilee and Maya. We got to have playtime for a little while.

Emilee wouln't get off Daddy. So I got the camera out.

Checking out the NEW training potty. We're not quite there yet, but it was on sale, and I want Em to start getting used to it. I've gotten her to sit on it a couple of times (with clothes & diaper still on) while Mommy goes potty. She gets excited and points for me to sit down before she will. I know that's probably too much information, but it's cute, too.

The Priesthood of God

Hello All. Well, its that time again, another once-in-a-year blog post by yours truly. I know I don't come around that often, but I wanted to share this with anyone who reads.
For those of you who don't know, Desi and I are members of the LDS Church (a.k.a. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a.k.a. Mormons). As part of our theology, we believe that Christ's Church was restored to this earth by a Prophet called of God as was Moses, Abraham, Noah, and all of the other Prophets of old. This Prophet, Joseph Smith, received the authority from God to act in His name. That authority is known as the Priesthood.
I am grateful to know that God's authority is on the earth today and that worthy men can use it to serve and bless the lives of others. I received the authority of the Priesthood from my father and used it in the early hours this morning to bless my young daughter. She became sick yesterday and began running temperatures that we found to be around 101-102.4 degrees.
Early this morning, Desi woke up because Emilee had awakened. When I came out to see the two of them, Em looked miserable and she felt really hot. We gave her some medicine, and then I asked if she wanted a blessing. She actually nodded and said her small "yeah." So, I placed my hands on her head and proffered a blessing of healing as I felt prompted. Her fever broke soon thereafter and she has been a joy today.

Lake Havasu City

We decided to take a final trip before Britt starts Med School. We chose Grandma BB's house. On Saturday, our family packed up the car and headed over. Emilee did okay at the beginning, but she decided she does not like being buckled in, held in one place. I kept pulling things out of her toy/book bag with fair, but short-lived, success. She refused to take a nap and let us know just how unhappy she was for the latter part of the trip. Sigh, I can only imagine how it was for my parents when I was growing up and there were five unhappy travelers sitting in back. I decided the car industry needs to design a swivel seat for the front passenger. That way Mom can turn and provide entertainment without upsetting her back or making her arm go numb. Then again, maybe other moms are better at ignoring children in the back. I should take a poll.

So far, we've had two big meals at Uncle Randy's house. Emilee's had a good time playing around there, especially with the dogs. Apparently the kennel is popular for small children.

At the Rask's house Closing herself in the kennel & proud of it

Taking the dogs' balls in

Basking in her conquest Enjoying homemade ice cream

Playing with the dogs Still playing

The never-ending card game

We watched some of the fireworks from Grandma BB's balcony. Emilee thought it was cool, but she didn't stay interested for very long ('course it was way past her bedtime).