Body Builders

My boys are the strongest in the world. This whole photo shoot started because we had just had a very big meal and a few of us had big tummies to show for it. Then we digressed into a show and tell with the boys. I love how cute they are. Some of my boys are so modest that this was very hard for them. They were very brave to go shirtless and show off their muscles for the good of future posterity. You can tell we are not too worldly as the boys don't really even know how flex. That or I have sadly neglected their education. I promise I do feed these boys although a few of them look like they just came from a concentration camp.

Drew's Adoption

Drew's adoption was great. It felt very formal compared to the other adoptions we have done. I guess that is a good thing. But at the end the judge got more friendly and relaxed. I think I always worry that something will go wrong and they won't let me keep my baby. That didn't happen so I will stop worrying about it. I love Drew so much and am so grateful for all the joy he brings to my heart. The Big 5 have really had to step up to the plate and help out with Drew. They have done such a wonderful job. I am so proud of my children. What lucky parents we are.

Baptism

Here are some pictures of the Twins Baptism Day. Annie Laurie got to be baptized twice because David forgot to say her name. Brian only got to go under once. He was a little disappointed he didn't get to do it twice too. It was a full day. We had adopted Drew the day before and then right after the twins were baptized we went to the temple where Grandpa Jensen sealed Drew to our family forever. It was a very busy day, but one of the best. While we were walking out of the temple to get some pictures we were stopped by almost everyone that was visiting the temple. One sweet woman grabbed my arm and with tears in her eyes told me she had never seen anything so inspiring than our little family dressed all in white walking in the temple. It was very inspiring and a great reminder that family is what it is all about. I forgot my camera in all the rush to get to the temple. I will get some pictures from Grandma Mower and post them later.

My Strings Section

Doesn't everyone look great? I am so proud of my kids. They are practicing really hard and are so cute with their determination. They played in their first concert on April 30 and all did very well. Everyone was playing only the open strings. They are working on the D major scale now so that they can learn some notes. They can almost play 'Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star'. We have so much fun practicing together. Sahara can't wait until she gets her own "instment". I loved how her hair turned out that day. Definitely my little Fluffy.