Alexander's first talk in primary

Well my proud moment as a first time mother came this past Sunday. Alexander was assigned his first talk in Primary, "Jesus is my Savior and Redeemer". We found pictures on the internet that Alexander could color and then put a talk together using those pictures. He had five pictures and the talk went like this:

Jesus is our Savior because he was born into the world to save us.

Jesus is our Savior because he taught the little children how to be kind.

Jesus is our Savior because he helped the people

Jesus is our Savior and Redeemer because he died on the cross for us so we can live with our Heavenly Father again

Jesus is our Savior and Redeemer because he came back to life after he died for us.

In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

He had the talk memorized by Sunday but when it came time to actually give the talk, he leaned down and told his Dad "okay, now you have to whisper in my ear and tell me everything I need to say". I think he thought that was just what you were suppose to do as that is what everyone else did.

I was also happy because Zac's Mother came to church with us and was able to witness this proud moment. It was a good day!

A visit from Farmor and Farfar with a trip to Wildlife Safari and Aquarium

Zac's parents (Gary and Kerstin) came in for a visit on Thursday (4th) and I don't know who was more excited between the three of us. I think we all needed a little TLC with the punches that life has been giving us lately. Alexander loves his Farmor and Farfar (grandparents in Swedish), and he loved that they brought their beloved dog, Pepper with them. It's so cute to see him play with Pepper and it almost makes me feel guilty that I am not allowing a dog until we have a "real" back yard (but not that guilty to give in). :)
We have had so much fun having them here, and I think both Zac and I enjoy having a full house. Zac took Friday off and then Gary took Zac and I to the IMAX/3D showing of Avatar. We had all seen it in the "normal" theatre but it really was quite the show on IMAX and 3D, we had a lot of fun. Then on Saturday we all went to the Wildlife Safari and Aquarium and that was really awesome. I personally liked it better than the Phx. Zoo. We were so much closer to the animals and had more interaction with them. It was such a fun time and we almost ran out of time seeing everything, and we were pretty tired by the end. Below are some pictures of our time there, but my camera is breaking and kept deleting the pictures we were taking so these are the only pictures that made it....sad to say. It doesn't even come close to showing all the fun we had. Zac wanted to go on the log ride they have and insisted that we go as a family. We went but Alexander got the front, then Daddy, then me. Needless to say the two of them were covered in water and it was sooo funny. We did get a picture but that was deleted from the camera...bummer. This is my new favorite place and if you ever come for a visit this is where I think we should go.


Feeding the Giraffe's

Farmor loves to give Alexander all the pleasures of life, and he loves them.

I have not seen Alexander so tired like this in a long time. We loved the way he was sitting in the car when he fell asleep, so we had to take a picture. However, as soon as we arrived home he woke up immediately and stated "well, that was a good nap"

It was a great day!

I Stand All Amazed...

I stand all amazed, if I could just borrow that title of a very beautiful song. I wish I could express myself better and explain in more detail all that I have seen this last year. I could not be more grateful for a wonderful ward who has played such a major role in helping us feel apart of the ward family. Amazing family and friends that have continued to support us in so many ways. More importantly a Heavenly Father that has blessed me with such a great husband and wonderful child. I had to wait a long...long...long time for "my loves" to come along but he was well worth it!

A favorite little moment with Alexander this week while driving to go pick up Daddy from work. We were driving pass a reception hall called, The Castle, you can all guess that it looks like one too.

Alexander: Whoa Mom! Look at that castle.
Me: Yeah, cool huh.
Alexander: I wish I lived in that Castle because then I would be a Prince and you would be a Princess and then I would marry you like Daddy.
Me: Oh, that is so nice (tearing up) :)

Going to the Temple with my husband for the 1st time

Tonight Zac and I will be attending the Temple with Greg and Tammy Adams, and Amber and Aaron Waldeck (sister) for the first time together. I am very excited and I know Zac is anxious to experience this as well. We will be doing baptisms for those that have passed on and we look forward to one day actually doing Temple work for his ancestors, as much genealogy works needs to be done. It will be a year before we can be sealed in the Temple, but to have this opportunity to do something with him in the Temple and to feel the spirit will be such a blessing to us and to our union as husband and wife.

Zac will also be receiving his patriarchal blessing on Sunday, and we are also looking forward to that as well.

So many blessings!

HAIR...

HAIR...another blog about hair. So I have been married now for 4 months and I never realized that my own husband would have some questions about my hair. So the other day he asked me what I would look like if I just combed my hair. I warned him but I don't think he really believed me, which always surprised me that people don't understand. Nevertheless, here we are combing out my hair...does it lay flat after you comb it out? No, it turns into frizz and ONLY FRIZZ.
Let's put it this way after the big comb out, he said "uh..yeah...you look good". Apparently Zac wants a wife that looks like Chaka Khan in the 70's








Zac putting the hair in front of my face

Happy New Year's...here's to 2010

Here's to 2010..We wish you the best for the year!

(Alexander is not pictured due to his bedtime being earlier than midnight) :)

My little one is so sweet...

I'm sick...and Alexander is slowly getting there. Nothing to bad just the sickness that makes your voice change. When I woke up in the morning I rolled over and asked Zac what time it was, his response, "what did you do with my wife?" He tells me I sound like a man, and honestly I think my voice drops lower every day. :)
So I am laying in bed trying to just sleep and get rid of this yucky sickness and I have a movie on for Alexander as he is sitting next to me. He says to me
Alex: Mommy, are we going to get out of bed?
Me: Honey, Mommy is sick and just wants to sleep.
Alex: No, don't you want to go to some stores or something.
Me: No, loves...I just don't feel well and I just need to rest.
Alex: Here I will give you a blessing. The next thing I know Alex has his hands on my head and is saying the sweetest prayer.
Me: Thanks Alexander that was very nice of you, and I am proud of you.
Alex: Yes, Mommy a blessing is when you do this (shows me how to put your hands on your head) and a prayer is like this (folds his arms and begins to pray).
Me: Very good Alexander, I love you.

I was so touched I started to cry as I just pray that he will continue to learn these teachings and remember them in his later years. I am always amazed at what he learns and remembers, and it just makes me so happy inside to see him understand so much.
And to tell you the truth, I think I even felt better. :)