The Stewart Clan

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Baptism interview…

Harley is getting baptized this Saturday. Here’s the invite that we sent out…

She is so excited to be baptized, but has had many tears about it, too. It seems (to her) that NOBODY can attend her baptism. (It’s simply not true. But, to an 8 year old, it doesn’t take much to make her emotional. Funny girl.)

Her Grammy and Papa are on a mission… She invited 2 of her favorite school teachers and they will be out of town, and throwing a baby shower… Some of the Jameson cousins/aunt/uncle live in UT… Stewart cousins/aunts/uncles live in WA, and TX… and Pearce family won’t be there either. So, to her, NOBODY is coming! (I guess the rest of us are chopped liver.) ;)

Anyway… Last Sunday she had her baptism interview with the Bishop. She was really nervous, and kept asking me if I thought she was going to “pass”. So cute! Our Bishop did a wonderful job of explaining to her how her baptism will be just like Jesus’ baptism. That was exciting to her. He talked with her about how her baptism is the 1st step toward the temple, and she loved it! She loves the temple! And has already decided that she WILL be married there… no matter what!!! During sacrament meeting she had drawn a picture for the Bishop which described how she feels about her baptism. She shared it with the him, and told him about her excitement. Here is the sweet picture…

She did such a great job with answering the questions, and proved to me and the Bishop that she is really ready to be baptized. So proud of her! The baptism is this Saturday. We will really miss those who can’t share her special day with her. However, we know they will be thinking of her, and we are grateful for their support.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

A Tender Moment

Tonight, after all the girls had gone to bed and the boys had left for mutual, Shelby came in to my room. She stood in the doorway and, fighting back tears, asked, “Mom, is Grandpa Bird lonely on his birthday?” What a sweet girl!

Today would have been his 93rd birthday. He died on his actual birthday 3 years ago. He was a great man, and we miss him all the time. Shelby is old enough to remember some of the fun times we had with him. And, on his birthday she was worried about whether he was happy. We had a good cry together, and talked about some of the memories we have of him. It was a very tender moment!

I know that he is happier now than ever before. Sweet Grandpa was reunited with Grandma, the love of his life, as well as all those he loved who have passed before and since him. I know that I can be with him again after this life. What a beautiful thing to look forward to! But, for now… We love and miss you, Grandpa Bird!

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Band Concert

This school year Chandler and Shelby are both in band. Their concert was last week. They did a great job! We were very proud!

Here are pictures of both of them.

Shelby is the most beautiful flautist at the school, and she’s learning so quickly. She loves it!

Chandler is in his 2nd year of band, and he plays the percussion. At this concert he got to play the bass drum for 2 songs, as well as the practice pad along with the other percussionists for a few other songs. He’s really getting quite good, and is hoping to be in honor band next year in Junior High.

We were very proud of both of them!

Almost Break Time!

School is almost over until January. Tomorrow is the last day, but they’ve had lots of fun activities going on at school. I went to a few of them today.

First, I went to Harley’s class to make gingerbread houses. She is such a fun little lady.

Tatum had a Polar Express party, and they wore they’re jammies. I helped with this one by bringing hot chocolate with peppermint sticks for the kids. It was really fun! Here’s Tater in her reindeer jammies. (She’s been wearing these for years. I don’t know what she’ll do when she actually grows out of them.)

Finally, I went to Shelby’s class for more gingerbread houses. She did such a great job! So creative! Plus, I just love being with her.

And tonight, while dad and Chandler were at mutual, Santa surprised us with a visit. We were headed out to deliver some Christmas treats, and up walked Santa. Surprise!!! He gave each of the girls a candy cane, and had a funny elf with him that made us laugh. It was so much fun!

Christmas is my second favorite time of year (Thanksgiving still holds the first spot for me). I can’t wait for the kids and I to get out of school tomorrow and start PARTYING!!!!

Merry Christmas everyone!