Primary Program

Well, this was the last Primary program for Danny.  It makes me sad that he is growing up so fast.  On the plus side, he is growing up to be a great young man.  He and Natalie Bloomfield accompanied the Primary on their cellos.  We were so proud of him.  Since it is not appropriate to video tape in the chapel we decided to do the song for Family Night.  I am playing the piano, Danny the cello, and Ryan is singing.

FHE/Procrastination

Last night for FHE, Brad gave a lesson on Procrastination. It was something that we all needed to hear.  He found this little video on YouTube that was so dang funny - but uncomfortable because I recognized that I am like that too often. Click on the title and you can watch it.

Relief Society

Saturday evening was the RS General Conference.  I loved hearing what our leaders had to say.  I especially loved President Uchtdorf's talk.  It was such a powerful message and I love when I feel like they are speaking directly to me.  It really gave me a lot to think about.

There is a lot of unrest and upheaval in the world right now.  The country's financial system is collapsing and affecting the market's all over the world.  The hugely important presidential election is only a few weeks away.  The marriage (Prop. 102) is on the ballot and everything seems so scary and uncertain right now.  They say that we are on the verge of another "Great Depression".  I don't think I have ever been so anxious for General Conference as I am right now.  I want so much to hear what our Prophet and our other leaders have to say.  I feel like I really need their guidance and direction.  Only a few more days to go.

Soccer Dogs

Soccer season has officially started for the McBrides.  It really started last weekend, but we were on our ward camp-out.  I love that they are the same number.

Highland Homecoming

Taylor and some of his friends got together at our house to take pictures before the dance.  The girl he took is Jessie Rowley.  I love how they all match each other.

Homecoming Hunks

Look at these goofy boys!  Taylor and Brad's painted on beards were inspired by watching the "Office".  Taylor and Alex were actually on TV on "Good Morning Arizona".  It was really hilarious!  I am trying to get the video from someone who taped it - so I will post it when I get it.

Goodbye to an Old Friend

We got this great trampoline for Christmas when we lived in our first house (on Douglas).  Emily, Taylor, Alex and I are trying it out.  I am 7 months preggers with Danny

I know it's pretty dumb to write about an old trampoline - but you've got to understand that this trampoline is older than Danny . . . and he's 11 1/2!  The other day one of Taylor's friends was jumping and it just ripped.  We are all a little sad because it has been a loyal friend to our family.  We got it 12 years ago at Christmas and I was pregnant with Danny.  We were living in our first house then.  It went on 2 more moves with us.  The kids had so dang much fun on that thing.  I loved the way it made their hair poke up from all the static electricity.  I loved how they would all go out and play "crack the egg".  And I loved how they would play on it in the rain.  It will be missed.

Our Toothless Wonder!

Poor Danny!  He didn't lose any teeth for a few years, and now all of a sudden, he's lost like 4 or 5 in just a few months!  He was playing around and said, "Hey look Mom - I can slide a pencil through with my mouth closed!  It was pretty funny.