Our Prayers From Across the Sea

Last night we got a call from Alvin's Mom relaying some bad news. As most of you know Loraine is from Belfast Ireland. She still has siblings living over there. One of which is her brother Nigel. Three years ago he lost his wife to cancer. Just recently his 28 year old son serving in the British Special Forces was killed in Afghanistan. From our understanding a roadside bomb destroyed the vehicle he was traveling in. Our prayers go out to the Moffett's. May Heavenly Father protect those serving and comfort those who've lost loved ones.

You Don't Eat No Meat?!

It's two weeks into summer semester. Alvin came home the other night and we were debating on dinner. Turkey Tacos, Turkey Joes, or Quesadillas? All were met with disgust from a normally un-picky Alvin. This first semester of grad school includes a cadaver lab for him. It's held in the upmost respect for those individuals that have donated their bodies to science - but - it's not without consequences I'm finding. Alvin's not sure when the next time he'll be able to eat a steak will be. My two sausage links at Village Inn even needed to be moved to the other side of the booth. Who would have thought? I give it until a week after finals.

Can't Forget

Here are a few photos I've been meaning to post. Their relevancy is irrelevant...

This is Jack Jack playing with Emmie when they were up at the beginning of the month.

This is Emmie. She thinks she's the queen of everything - hence sitting on Alvin's mouse.

Pardon the fuzz - this is Alvin's mom with her two nieces Heather and Sarah.

This is the monster burger at the Sky Box. Seriously the biggest burger I've ever seen.

Mom, Dad, and I enjoying Memorial Day.

This is Gretel, the newest member of our family.

This is how Gretel and Emmie feel about each other.

What a transition!

I guess the higher you go in your education = the less hair you have! JK... I love you sugar!

Children's Book

So I'm venturing out and I'm going to try to write my first children's book. I hesitate because I have a picture in my head of what it should be and worry if I can actually make it happen. Anyhow, I need your help... for those of you with children, what are some things they say they "can't do"? The title for my book is going to be something like, "Alvin the Can't-Eater". This anteater is going to slurp up all the "can'ts" if you will that kids spout out and help them realize how they can. Kind of like, "I can't do math... I can't go off the high dive...etc." Any can'ts from your kids would be of help. Thanks!

Unknown Number

Last night Alvin and I were just hanging out at home watching a movie and playing scrabble. His phone rang and it wasn’t a number either of us recognized. “Should I answer it?” he said hesitantly. It’s now generally a rule that if it’s a number we don’t recognize it’s someone calling from church. He answered it and sure enough it was the executive secretary wanting to know if the bishopric could come over Thursday evening. At the end of their conversation Alvin said, “Sorry I didn’t catch your name” “This is Brother Peterson… now you know if you see this number on your caller ID not to answer it.” (lol) Isn’t that the truth?!

Man, the entire bishopric though?! We’re being ganged up on for not being at church as much as we should. When they ask where we’ve been I’m going to have to respond like Nacho:

Sister Encarnacion: “Where have you been Ignacio?”
Nacho: “I’ve had a lot of churchy opportunities lately”

Or the bishopric could be concerned like Nacho was:

Nacho: “I'm a little concerned right now. About... your salvation and stuff.”
Esqueleto: “I dunno why you always have to be judging me because I only believe in science.”

So in other words there’s going to be a party tonight at my house. Everyone is welcome! 7:30 sharp. Perhaps if there’s a roaring party going on the bishopric will get distracted and forget why they came in the first place. "We'd like to extend to you the call..." "You've gotta try these chicken wings they're to die for!" (Just kidding Mom!)

And we dwelt in a tent...

Alvin and I took off Friday for Moab. I've lived in Utah most of my life and had never been. We camped at this place called Up the Creek Campground. It was a nice little place with hot showers, what more could you ask for? The funny thing though is that the campground was smack dab in the middle of a residential area, behind a middle school and all. We went hiking in Arches National Park and made our way all the way up to the famous Delicate Arch. (Very cool by the way.) But without bikes or a Jeep, Moab kind of loses its fun... later on that day we found ourselves at the movie theater watching Star Trek. (lol - Also very cool by the way.) Now we're on the hunt for another camp site close to home for next weekend, any suggestions?

WSU Graduation Celebration