Next week it is my turn (weehaw I am so excited) to teach Relief Society. I had this cute little lesson all planed and have even been collecting little decorations for the table. Silly me decided that it would be a good idea to actually pray about what subject to teach on. Well... I had to change the lesson entirely I could not go against the strong promptings that I had. I just finished writing the lesson and now I have to start all over. This lessons is probably for me! I have really been struggling with things lately, mostly to do with Carter. He is really having a lot of good days lately and is really being a sweet boy. It is more like I am feeling bad for him because he doesn't have any friends. I am thinking it will be a struggle for him for the rest of his life and it breaks my heart. Then today I saw on a blog something that really hurt even more and confirmed to me that Carter is an outsider and will probably always be. He has social issues with other children. Instead of saying hi to someone he will make a funny, loud noise or touch them. Other kids do not like this and I really understand, but it is just hard as a mother to watch. So I look at him and ask why? Why does this darling, loving little boy have to be so different? Why does it hurt me so much? Why are people so judgemental? I have been dealing with people's rude comments and dirty looks for far too long now. Can you guess what I will be teaching on? You got it! Trials and Adversity... I know this is really Carter's trial, but why does it feel like mine? Now please wish me luck and pray really hard for me. I am not a public speaker in anyway. When I taught the YW I would seriously have a nervous break down. Can you imagine what I will be like teaching RS?
This is my little man Carter! He is always telling me how fat I am. He didn't start talking until he was 3 and the first thing he said to me was "Mom you are fat". Standing in line for rides at Lagoon he seriously tells me you are too fat for the ride. So he really enjoys insulting me. Last night while waiting for a ride at Lagoon. He said to me "Mom you are a nice Mom and the funnest Mom". Then we went on the sky ride together and I pretended to be frightened. He grabbed my arm and put it around his back and held on tight and told me "I'll save you". I wished EVERYONE could know him like I do.
THIS LIFE IS THE TEST!
This is Maxx. He is a Silkyhuahua. His mom is 10 pound AKC registered, Silky Terrier and his Dad is a four pound pure black registered Chihuahua. He was born on May 13th weighing less then 5 oz. CUTE!!!
I am not a pet person so this is big for me. I instantly fell in love with him. I seriously don't even like to touch pets, but he is different. I keep calling him my kitty because he acts so much like a cat. I hope he can be a friend to Carter!
This photo is really dark but she wanted me to see the view of her Fathers new apartment.
Whit and Kort enjoying a Hawaiian snow cone. She said this was a small.
My parents had their mission farewell. They gave beautiful talks followed by a big family dinner! It was so much fun having everyone all together and the food was very yummy! I am so excited for them! They get to stay at home but will be on a full time mission. This is something new that the church is letting the Senior couples do. I wont get to see them very often. Who will help me with my kids? Will I be able to go to the doctor without them tending for me? I am sure glad for P day! I wonder who will talk to me on the phone at least 3 times a day? I will miss them, but very thankful they are not going to Africa.
We started out the week camping in Payson. It rained a lot and Whitney and Michael wanted to go home the entire time. We did manage to have a bit of fun.
We came home for our little town festivities. Fireworks and concert in the park on the 3rd and a cute parade on the 4th. The night of the 4th we met some family in Ivan's home town and enjoyed the best firework show ever! It was a great holiday! 
Michael and my niece McKoy were visiting. We decided to take a trip to Logan and do some of our favorite things. First stop Gossner cheese, Michael gave a new meaning to the word "free sample". Then to The Factory Pizza. MMMMMM... Next stop Ivan's old stomping grounds, Utah State where we enjoyed Aggie ice cream. I love to see the Logan Temple it is absolutely beautiful! Last stop Willow Park Zoo. The kids had fun looking at the animals especially the crazy peacock. It was a great day! 
