Hats! Are Brimming With Fun!

My favorite exhibit at the Louisville Science Center was a small exhibit of hats!

I thought this one

resembled this one:

So I was excited to read this about it:

Made in 1960.  Looks like our stylist got it right!

Sunday Photos

I love taking pictures when every one is dressed for church.  We really enjoyed going to the Kennedy's Ward.  I had the opportunity of watching Linz as she did the music in the Nursery and Senior Primary.  She is gifted.  In the Nursery, it was almost like being at a children's concert.  She began singing the minute she walked into the room and barely took a breath between songs.  Her songs contained the children's names in them and you could just see how special they felt.  She had props and the Spirit was strong when they sang of Jesus.  I was so happy to observe it.  We came home from church and had a delicious chicken stir fry meal and ended the evening with a good gospel discussion. 

Our Launch of Summer

Memorial Day marks the beginning of Summer and what better way to launch Summer then a visit with the Kennedy Krew in Louisville.  We arrived Friday around noon and it was so fun to be greeted by hugs and kisses from everyone!  Saturday we had a fabulous outing.  We went to the Louisville Science Center in downtown Louisville:

I

I was so impressed with this museum.  There was so much to do and see.  They have a special Kid Zone and in addition to that, they had a special exhibit for Kids.

Miss V building with some very interesting blocks

This was a magnetic wall where you could attach kitchen items

Master S studying a bird

Papa and Miss V shopped for shapes

A good place to relax from shopping for shapes

We rode on a pretend bus and Little Miss D was our driver

Master S in the water exploration section

Miss V was the only one brave enough to hold an ugly bug

Master S and Little Miss D did the weather report

A good time was had by all.  We literally spent the whole day there!  We even saw a fabulous movie about The Arctic and Polar Bears narrated by Meryl Streep and music by Paul McCartney.  Good times in the Louisville Science Center!

Phew!

I just don't know when I have wanted someone to win American Idol as much as I wanted this boy to win last night.    He has stirred my mush since Day 1. (OK....I admit it...I was a Claymate but that pales in comparison).  I love Phillip Phillips!  He has no agenda.  He went to American Idol to make his music.  He calmly accepted his win and shed tears.  He is a true artist!  I often text Samyo during a Bulls game but last night it was Miss Jennika I texted with and it was so fun!  Let's just say that some of the professional singers needed the Fashion Police. (not to mention Jenny Craig!)   Really, girls?  One piece outfits....with slits up the legs?  Goodness!  Anyway... Congratulations to Phillip Phillips!

Happy Birthday, Little Miss D!

Happy 4th Birthday, to our granddaughter, Little Miss D!

How I love this little doll!

She cracks me up!  She says the funniest things with such expression!

She is a singer!

She loves the color blue!

She loves the moon, the sea, and apparently the Arctic!

Happy Birthday, Little Miss D!  

Papa and I love you so much!

We Are Sowing!

Last night, we began our Family Home Evening by singing our theme song for the evening: "We Are Sowing" a capella and with 2 part harmony.  And then we were off to the hardware store!

Dougie McGregor and I planted our summer vegetable garden:   tomatoes, cauliflower, spinach, green onions, lettuce, green beans and watermelon.  (We still need to plant cucumbers... but this store was out of them)  And we have an herb garden:  chives, dill weed, basil, cilantro.  The vegetables will be ready for the picking just about when our grandchildren start arriving. 

I just completed a wonderful study of the Doctrine and Covenants. 

  I have read the Doctrine and Covenants several times but this time I accompanied my reading with a scripture journal.

I recorded the characteristics of Jesus Christ and God the Father.  I recorded doctrine.  I recorded the counsel given to the early Saints which is still so applicable today.  I recorded words that really touched me.  I thought about Hermana Coco as I read and wrote as there are so many verses which include counsel for missionaries.  I looked forward to my morning ritual of pondering the words on these pages.