almost 8.....

What is different in this picture? Well, Kay's got her ears pierced. I don't why my mom had me wait until I was 8 to get my ears pierced, but I did the same thing to my girls! Lex had to wait until she was 8 and Kay's waited until she was almost 8. Jon and I surprised her by taking her to the mall Friday night to get them done. She thought we were going to do it in a few weeks but we decided to do it earlier. She was sssssoooooo excited and ssssooooo surprised.

the next chapter....

Well yesterday a chapter closed for me. I was released from Young Women's. I have been in Young Women's in this ward for 3 1/2 years (ever since the ward was created in July of 2005). Time has flown, I cannot believe it. Yesterday was one of the hardest days ever, a lot harder than I thought it was going to be. The tears started at 10 am in the Bishops office and did not end until 6 pm, after I met with the new presidency. I will forever treasure the friendships that I made and share with the Young Women as well as all of the leaders that I had the opportunity to develop close friendships with. I am so blessed to have been able to associate with these girls and women. I'm not entirely sure I'll know what to do on Tuesday nights, however, Jon is taking over that roll. He got called to be 2nd counselor in Young Men's. He currently teaches Sunday School with the new Young Men's president and really likes him, so he is super excited. I didn't get a break, they called me to teach the 11/12 year old primary class, so as my friend said, onward and upward!!!

My trusty blue binder that I'll miss carrying with me every Sunday and Tuesday.

A typical month in the day of the life of Young Women!

happy birthday little bro......

My little brother turned 30!!!

He's such a great kid, I love him so much!!