Balderdash

Family balderdash games are always fun. Luckily Kathryn's camera can take video (a feature I will desire in my next picture taking device).

In case you can't understand, cause really, it can be difficult, the word is "Finochio" and after the Pinocchio references and a few other definitions Dad began to struggle with Matt's. "Finochio - when a person from Finland fails to show up for a doctor's appointment the receptionist will often write 'finochio'."

Other highlights include:

Whiskerino

"When an animal with whiskers enters a casino unnoticed" - Sam

"The name of the Italian cat who starred in "The Cat From Outer Space"." - Dad

"An alcoholic with a thin wisp of hair on his chin. Often mispronounced with an "eeno" at the end, it is actually pronounced whisker-I-no" - Matt

"A Japanese cat used for the blind and elderly." - Devin

"A beard growing contest." The real one.

Movie - "The Girl Said No"

"In a world...in a time...when "yes" was being said by people of all races, she dared to be different. Against all odds she uttered one of the most powerful 2-letter words..."No"." - Matt

F.I.D.O

Federal Imagination Determination Organization - (Not sure cause the name isn't on it...please claim).

Crazed Driver

Hey there all, this is actually the first time I've posted on here...I think...I have a really bad memory. Anyway, I saw Kathryn's picture of Theo and I absolutely had to post the one that I took of him. I think that it captures what's truly inside...don't you? (the photoshop red eyes enhance things a bit, nice suggestion, Ben)

Few things to post

So, was out with Theo today. I say to them that I am getting my hair cut before Martha's wedding. Then I say "Then, I am going to DYE IT". He says "Why don't you just fast?". I could not stop laughing!!!!!!!!!! It topped a couple weeks ago. Mike told Sam and Theo if they weren't brother and sister, they would be dating (cause they fight all the time). Sam said "no, I don't date younger guys". I said that I would. So, Mike started to name guys and he said Shia Labeouf. Sam said "no, I won't date guys that say the "F" word". Theo said "Fat???" LOL!!!

This morning I finally gave him a hair cut, if any of you have seen him, you know he needed it!!!

Well, in the picture he looks a little bald:) but, he's not!! It is so soft!

I Love To See The Temple

Only three and a half more days until I (Jessica, Paduka) go to the Temple!

On Saturday we ordered my Temple clothes and they should be getting here tomorrow. Today mom, Kathryn, and I went to Target to buy me a little bag to tote my stuff around in. I wish that everyone could be there with me, but I understand that not everyone can.

We'll be leaving Mom and Dad's house super early on Saturday morning to get to the Temple in time for my 8:30 "appointment". Friends and family can arrive at 9:30 (this is when my roommates and others will be showing up). And of course the part mom is waiting for...afterwards (after the Visitor's center and the bookstore) we will be hitting up The Olive Garden for some lunch.

Love and miss you all and hopefully I'll post some DC fun pictures next week!

More Lauryn

Yesterday morning we were eating breakfast and I said I needed to go get ready. Lauryn responded, "Well, go then," with the wave of her hand.

I was putting on my tennis shoes. She asked me where I was going.

Me: To Jeff's

Lauryn: (looking at my shoes) it's going to be a long run.

Just thought I would update!

Just thought I would update for those of you who don't know. We sold all of our puppies. They had their vet visit on Friday, March 27th. We sold them all by Monday night, March 30th!!! The ad was in the paper a week before they were ready....so technically we sold them in 4 days!! Last time it took two and a half weeks:) I will miss them, but "thank God" I was very pleased with each family that bought them. I really feel they went to good homes!!! Everyone had kids, and it seemed the dogs picked their families. Some were more active for certain families!! Miss you pups!

Lauryn's prayers

Lauryn likes to sleep in my room. We always make sure we say our prayers. I am supposed to say mine in my brain so no one hears me. She likes to say hers out loud. Here are some excerpts from her prayers and adventures sleeping in my room:

Lauryn: Your bed is warm, but mine is cold.

Lauryn: I like to sleep in your room, Ka, because I don't have another bed for someone to sleep in.

Lauryn: (sitting on the couch) Ka, you wanna cuddle me?
Me: No, I am actually going to bed in my room.
Lauryn: Ka, what I said was I am going to cuddle you in your room.

Lauryn: Heavenly Father, we are grateful for friends to share our toys and not be selfish and mean with them. We are thankful for water that we use a little bit and not a lot and get it all over.