Answering the call...

So, Ranell, I'll post something to help you feel like you're not the only one. Of course, you'll be busy having a baby so you may not get to read it for a bit. Best wishes on that, by the way! We're WAY excited to meet Natalie and we're so glad you're bringing her to us.

Last Sunday was the primary program. TJ sang his heart out and Truman did AWESOME reciting his lines (he had the longest "blurb" of anybody). Today, Esther asked me, "Mommy, is it fast Sunday?" because she likes to bear her testimony. When I said no, she said, "Well, is it at least primary program?" I guess those are her two favorite sundays. When I answered no on that one, too, she just sighed and decided to color.

I'll even throw in a Halloween costume picture, even though its a couple of weeks late. My daughters picked up a little "Ditty" somewhere about "It's halloween night tonight" and they sing it together, sometimes over and over. Funnily enough, the day after halloween, it really annoyed Karina whenever she spotted a house that hadn't removed their halloween decorations yet. She would say, "Don't they know that halloween is over?!"

Ted keeps hoping he can put up Christmas decorations soon. I always think that before Thanksgiving is too soon, but he pointed out that the church "endorses" putting up Christmas decorations early since you can already see bulbs on the bare trees around temple square.

Okay, well, let me upload the picture (I'm still figuring all of that out for myself, too...)



Again, Ranell, our prayers are with you for a safe and healthy delivery of your new daughter! Blessings --