The Singing Heart

Rachel has always sung. She has been singing since or before she could talk. My neighbor used to love to listen to her sing as a little girl while balancing herself on our red rocks. But, she has never been in choir. I have pushed, persuaded and then just let her do her thing. Well, Mr. Bills, asked her to join choir and about 2 minutes later I think she was down at the attendance office changing her schedule. Thanks Mr. Bills!

So, this was her first choir concert. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was lovely. I love and know a lot of these kids and that helps too. It was a wonderful night and for all the seniors, it was an emotional one too. Their last concert. Rachel has oodles of senior friends, so she was sad too. But, she will be there in choir for two more years and I coudn't be happier to purchase her the dress, shoes and jewelry for that reason. :)

Serendity women's choir.

Friends a plenty and Mr. Bills

Group shot!

Two good senior friends. Thanks girls!

Sanderson Sisters. :)

Mothers

Happy Mothers Day! I know so many wonderful mothers. I know it is the very most important job in the entire world. Nothing can replace a Mother in the home. I am surrounded by beautiful, strong women who know the value of being a Mother. They give me encouragement and stength. Some advice I have been given by some wonderful friends:

Let them dress themselves even if they don't match.

Hug and kiss them every day.

Praise, encourage and cheer them on. The world is a tough place.

Make your home a sanctuary.

Love them unconditionally.

When you are physically with them, remember to listen to them...pay attention!

Spend more time playing with them than cleaning.

Never leave them home alone overnight. Never.

And my favorite:

"Home is where you are loved the most and act the worst."

Marjorie Pay Hinckley

Matt's Senior Pictures

Can he truly be a senior? A graduating senior? I am so happy, excited and sad all mixed into one! Matt and McKenna finally went and took some senior pics of him. McKenna edited them and they turned out so fantastic! Thanks McKenna! I did gets tears in my eyes when I looked at them. They laughed, but my baby boy is growing up. It's a strange thing....but I like it.

Matt has many wonderful opportunities coming his way. I will try to stand back and let him live....I will try not to smother him or mother him too much. That's all I can do, is try.

My New Life

This is a must see! :) Enjoy.