Trip To Parowan!

Dad went to Parowan for Michael's 12th birthday to help with his ordination as a Deacon. Since I felt that the trip would be too hard on my leg, he figured this was a "once in a lifetime" opportunity to take Sydney and Elijah with. They listened to books on cd and ate lots of treats on the way up. The Parowan took good care of all of them- sharing bedrooms and having special meals and fun times visiting and jumping on the tramp. Dad was able to help Mike at the store by wrapping meat after Mike cut it. The Taylors came down on Saturday night and the Arizona Crocketts went to the Cedar City Temple open house with them. Sunday was the ordination and a minor birthday party for Michael. This was a quick trip- going up on Friday, two days to enjoy, and returning on Monday.

Happy Birthday Olivia & Ruth

As a family we celebrated the October birthdays together, but Tuesday was Ruth's birthday and Friday was Olivia's.  Carole and I gave Ruth a special present on Oct. 6th- a special set of glass cacti that Ruth had wanted from IKEA.  They had been sold out for a long time but had finally gotten them in and out on the floor that Saturday morning.  While the Nays were at Home Depot, Carole and I traveled to IKEA, got a set for Ruth, and stopped to give them along with an IKEA cinnamon roll.  Ruth was completely surprised- she had not known that they were finally in and was touched by our making the trip and thinking of her.  It was perfect!!!  And then for her actual birthday, I got these beautiful white roses with a pink edge.  Olivia got our presents at the group party and then on her actual birthday she got her new outfit- blue polka dot dress with burgandy shoes and a purse that was a birthday cupcake and candle.

Savannah- Violinist and Singing Chef!

Savannah is in 7th grade this year and the Nays are now into the busy life of an older child! We went to hear Savannah's string concert on Tuesday.   Boy, there was a big difference from last year's concert!  Savannah keeps practicing and keeps improving!  The Nays would love to have a small family orchestra- Ruth on piano, Savannah on violin, Evie has chosen and started cello,  Brenley still has a while to decide an instrument, and Olivia and Indie aren't even in the picture yet.

And then on Thursday we went to watch "Dear Edwina"- a play where Savannah was the chef.  She had one piece where she sang a solo!

But she did a great job and really hit the ending note- a very high note but Savannah was right on key! 

Ruth made it fun by putting together a makeup kit for Savannah's stage makeup!  Savannah was worried that maybe she had put on too much makeup but we assured her that she looked great during her performance.  This has been busy but fun for her- she will probably be exhausted this weekend!  (And so will Ruth!!!)