All About the Argyles

 These boys have had a blast playing flag football together.  This was taken at a birthday party for one of the boys.    Our missionary continues to teach and baptize.  He is in a more remote area and has requested that I not send anymore care packages as he needs to start paring down to come home.  He also mentioned that he is so far away from the mission home that sometimes he doesn't get package very timely.  I think he feels a little detached which is challenging but he is holding up and committed to finishing strong in the mission field.  Only three more months and I get to hug his neck.  One more FaceTime too!  Mother's day is only about 5 weeks away!  I am so grateful for these fun friends in our neighborhood.  They are all such good boys and they are always together!  These were taken at Pole position which is a race car attraction.  Brady and Brent have loved the MAV...

Fourteen things I absolutely adore about this girl. 1. She is quick with a compliment 2. perky 3. a good friend 4.  sensitive to others 5. affectionate to her siblings and parents 6. applies herself to school work 7.  knows how to work hard for something she wants 8. self deprecating at times, which means she doesn't take herself too seriously 9. fun to shop with 10. knows how to turn the other cheek  11. she is an early to bed, early to rise girl (Sometimes at 8:30 we will be looking of her and realize that she has put herself to bed) 12.  She has a great sense of self 13.  confident without being arrogant 14.  She has a heart of Gold.

Is there a better way to spend your 14th birthday then with friends? Maybe.  How about rock climbing, bowling, bumper cars, ropes courses, laser tag, video games, all you can eat pizza and cake with 15 of your closest friends? That sounds like pretty much the perfect way to celebrate turning the big 1-4.  

We decided to spend Spring Break 2016 in New York City and it was a blast.  We could not have ordered better weather.  A friend who was there the week before us said it was absolutely freezing when she was there but it was in the high 60s and low 70's for us. Brady knew it was a good sign when the Boston Airport where we had a quick layover had a Vineyard Vines in it. Sisterly love while waiting to leave on a jet plane. By FAR, Kiki's favorite part of the trip was visiting the Guitar Center in Times Square.  That was pretty cool, I must admit. We stayed right on times square.  Our hotel was across the street from where they were showing "The Book of Mormon" on Broadway and right next door to Chicago. Some of the beautiful Manhattan high rises right next to Central Park. Reagan saw Voldomort at the Met. :O) Brady was fairly traumatized by all  the naked statues at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Lady Liberty was amazing up close an...