Changing Names

I was realizing a while ago that I changed the name of one of my children on this blog, and my Aunt Pat realized it and even made a comment about about it, which was so subtle that I missed it for months! So "Smiley" or "Happy" maybe I should just start calling you by your real name so that I don't confuse myself anymore! I can't ever get your real name right in daily life, I don't know why I thought I could handle a nickname too! At least I kept it to the same general concept. Good times!

Diva's Birthday

Diva was sick for her birthday but she still managed to have a good time. She had a nice little birthday party. We invited some friends from the ward to come. They had a blast! I was afraid that they wouldn't be able to come because of how close it was to Christmas, but almost everyone Diva invited was there. They got to pin tiarras on the princess, make Christmas ornaments, and play in the "tastle tent." otherwise known as the castle tent.

Diva is growing up so fast! I feel as though I've missed some of her childhood because she just seems like she's just too big already. She LOVES learning and can't wait to go to school. In the meantime she tells everyone that she "goes to preschool" because I have done "preschool" with her twice this year. I am getting better organized so that we can do it more frequently so that I don't feel so guilty when she tells people about it.

Louisiana

Last week my husband and I travelled to Lousiana to attend the funeral of his wonderful step-grandfather "Pops." Pops was a wonderful man. He had many challanges and hardships in his life but he never let that bring him down. He was always concerned about everyone around him, and helped a lot of people get where they are today. He had a wonderful since of humor and he will be missed by many.

My husband had the priviledge of working with Pops in his comic book store when my husband was a teenager. I believe that is where he learned his good work ethic.

Our trip was good. We had memorable experiences and had the chance to celebrate a great man.