Frankly Forgiven

Last night I read 1 Nephi, chapter 7.

Laman and Lemuel (always up to no good) were angry with Nephi, so they tied him up and planned to leave him in the wilderness to be "devoured by wild beasts".

I've heard stories of older brothers who love to tease and torture, and as an older sibling I can own up to more than a few mean pranks myself...but this was a pretty serious offense, and I am always amazed by how quickly Nephi forgave his brothers' behavior: "And it came to pass that I did frankly forgive them all that they had done..."

This morning Zachary got really angry and frustrated by something Katelyn was doing. When that happens he usually lets out a frustrated scream of warning, and then he bites. It is all he knows how to do. Today he bit HARD!! He clamped down on the back of Katelyn's upper arm (I am surprised he didn't tear off a chunck of flesh!) and she CRIED.

I put Zachary in his crib and returned to console Katelyn. We talked...about the way Zachary feels, the way he expresses himself, and about forgiveness.

Poor Katelyn had angry, red, crookedzacharyteeth-shaped welts lingering on her arm. She could still feel the pain, but she understood--and in her heart she had forgiven him.

When I brought Zachary back out she was ready for him with a big hug and a kiss, and she told him that she forgave him and loves him. Then she brought him to the couch to watch cartoons with her arm lovingly around him.

How I wish I were more like a child! I aspire to have that kind of love...and to more frankly forgive. Thanks for the lesson, Katelyn!

Look What Zach is Doing!!

...A lotta this:

...And a little of this:

(that would be WALKING!!)

My Littleman is not so little anymore!

Mommy and Me

I signed Kate up for Mommy and Me dance this summer.

Ballet and Tap.

She has never taken dance before.

Neither have I.

I wonder who's more excited...

Her, or me!!

San Diego Rock 'N' Roll Marathon: The Beginning

"Rock 'N' Roll Stops the Traffic."

-Bono

3:00 AM--Too early to be awake, in my opinion.

The roads and freeways were closed earlier than they said. 2am instead of 5am...Oops!

None of the road block volunteers knew alternative directions. Poor planning :(

We thought we might miss the race.

Finally one guy knew what he was talking about.

I think I was in the middle of a panic attack!!

Running buddies!

Breaking free of the plastic bag (it was a very cold morning).

Adam appears to be praying in this picture:

"Please let me qualify for Boston..."

Get a load of those PORT-A-POTTYS!!

(Literally, hehe!)

The starting line: Corral #1

6:30 AM: They're OFF!! Good Luck!!

San Diego Rock 'N' Roll Marathon: The Middle

Mile 9

(Gorgeous stretch of the 163 freeway.)

Grandpa Superman...trying to get the runners pumped up!

Pimp my ride--Grandpa Superman's bike.

I think this guy was relay, but holy cow, he appears to be flying!!
The pack
The first of the running Elvi (that's plural for Elvis, FYI).

Go Adam!!!

Zoom.

Natalie and Jason...How cute is that??

(This was her first marathon)

Pssst!... There's a monkey on your back.

Sorry Ryan. I didn't get you at mile 9.

Obviously, you were too fast for the camera!!