The Winter Games

Tonight Katelyn asked if I would buy her a "Russian" four-man bobsled for her birthday. Later, she asked if I would buy her skis. We were really enjoying watching the Olympics, but I decided to put her to bed before she could ask me for a pair of speed skates!

Congrats to all the athletes!

M-I-C-K-E-Y

Why do pancakes taste better when they are Mickey-shaped? My mom used to make these by pouring two little circles for ears and a big circle for the face. We found a fancy pancake stencil at the World of Disney store. They turn out perfect every time! Yum!

Park Day

I So Dearly Love to Laugh!

Last month at girls night, I realized I was the second oldest in the whole group. I'm used to being the youngest. It felt weird.

Last night I read a facebook post. In college, I had been the girl's piano teacher until I moved away. Her post read "I am 18 today." So why did it make ME feel old?

Tonight I looked in the mirror. I noticed fine lines forming under my eyes (*gasp).

I didn't freak out. I came to terms.

Why? Because they are the kind of wrinkles you get from smiling and laughing a lot. I see no shame in that, so I will consider these the "good kind" and try my best to wear them well.

Age equals experience. Experience is good.

Dear Sister Abbott

Kate made this valentine for her Primary teacher while we were getting ready for church last Sunday. She told me it says "Dear Sister Abbott, I love you." Adorable!