It Has Begun

Well it finally happened. My pre-teen got her first Valentine's gift from a boy. She received a rose in school from a secret admirer. Well she knows who it is though.

 

Not only that but she had her first real Valentine's dance. She actually wore a dress and let me doll her up.

I had mixed feelings. It was fun getting to doll her up and pick out her outfit. Doing her hair and a little bit of make up. She looked beautiful.

But then I felt emotional seeing her take her first steps to being a teenager. Having admirers and seeing her react like such a lady. Seeing her getting excited to get all dressed up. She's definitely not a little girl anymore and that really brings some tears to my eyes. But I also have happy tears seeing that all our hard work is paying off. She truly is a good girl that we can trust. And I know she will walk into teenage-hood (is that a word?) with confidence and the tools to make good decisions.

First Temple Trip

This year was Natalie's first time at the temple to do baptisms for the dead. I think I was just as excited as she was. Well she was very nervous.

 

                      My mom and I got to go with her and experience this milestone with her.

Her cousins where there too. It was nice to see the youth of our family doing such worthy things.

It was special. I realized what a good girl she really is. I need to give her more credit. She was reverent and listened to the Stake President's words. I pray that she felt the spirit and that as she continues to go to the temple her testimony will grow.

Birthday Twins

Late like always. But I couldn't pass up mentioning how blessed I feel to have my little man turn 6 years old. I feel so blessed to have him in my life.

                    Not only do we share birthdays but we share a special bond. True love.

He's crazy funny. When he talks he has so many face expressions he does without even knowing. He loves making everyone laugh. He still loves legos and he loves watching Youtube videos of Skylander boy and girl. He wishes he could have a Youtube channel also. He has amazing dance moves and is doing great in Kindergarten. He has recently started doing prayers with out help. He has grown a lot in his knowledge of the gospel.

But most importantly and special for me is that he still loves cuddling with me. He asks for his kisses and hugs when I get home from work. He still tells me that I look beautiful when I finish doing my make up. He knows I love make up and boots. He tells me he loves me all the time. It's sad to see that as every year passes by he gets closer to not being my little baby boy anymore but at the same time I marvel at every growing moment. And deep inside I know he will always be my little man.