I'm pleased

The wondrous adventures of Summer- June.

Sarah is growing like a weed the pants I bought her for Christmas (that were way past her toes) now hit her mid-calf. but luckily she's still skinny enough so they make good capris. She has been talking up a storm and telling us stories about everything. She is overprotective of her little brother and headstrong. She loves reading story books. Hey, we finally figured out the waking up at night thing. Sarah usually goes to sleep at 8pm. Which means that it's still light outside a little bit. But as soon as it's dark outside she's up and turning on all the lights. We added a night light. She hasn't been getting out of bed anymore and turning on lights.

Sarah calls this the "Crazy Elephant".

Michael is babbling! Huge jump for a kid that was once diagnosed as mostly deaf. I have been getting him to repeat noises and actions. His two most current noises: Ooo--ah-ah (monkey) & blowing kisses. We have been going to the Zoo and he loves to point at the animals and babble at them

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Andrew finished Spring term and now only has 2 classes left for August graduation! Woo Hoo! Go Rew! He interned at BYU, he has been working everyday (save Sunday) on this race car. This car was a collaborative effort involving schools from around the world. The Korean team flew in last week and we met them at a barbecue--Sarah had 4 Korean guys 'flirting' with her at the barbecue--Andrew teasing told them to back off, she's too young.

This is Andrew's team- Diffuser team, carbon fiber layout.

purr....

BYU team. Frame, Airflows, Suspension etc.

Growl...

Me? I am quite pleased with summer. It's difficult getting used to the change of being home vs. at school. I purchased a year pass to the Zoo-if we go to the Zoo 3 times it's cheaper and we've already been twice. The baby animals are so cute! and thanks to my friend Kait, Sarah now loves Giraffes. Michael loves the carousel at the Zoo and was fascinated by the bird show. We've been playing outside, dancing to music, dumping cereal and milk all over mommy's couch... :) Ah the joy's of kiddos! I usually take a nap with the kids! But if not, I've been writing curriculum for this coming school year, reading and sewing a quilt for Sarah's bed. Here's the 1st square woo hoo! (Pattern is called Orion's Star).

Michael's Sealing

Michael Rigel Rosenvall was sealed to our family on June 9th, 2010 in the Oquirrh Mountain Temple.

Children have a different spirit when they enter a temple.

Sarah was bouncing before we entered and the second we passed the front doors, she was quiet, spoke in whispers and was very gentle in her behavior.

The sealer spoke to our family about ordinances, and how although they are very short, they are also immensely important. Apparently Michael was the first live child to be sealed to parents in the Oquirrh Mountain Temple.

Michael doesn't like high places, so he almost cried while at the altar, but Rew and I smiled at him and that seemed to calm him down. Sarah was very quiet.

My Father and Andrew's Father were the witnesses, Dale (Michael biological grandfather) assisted Michael at the altar.

After everyone has left the room we took Sarah over to the mirror, I told her, "Sarah, we are inside the temple, do you remember 'I love to see the Temple." (We have been teaching her I love to see the Temple, but with different lyrics.) She smiled really big and very softly sang her version of "I love to see the Temple."

"I love to see the Temple, I'll go inside again. To be sealed to my brother and know that Heavenly Father is near. For the Temple is a Holy place where we are sealed together. As I child of God, I know this truth. My family is Forever."

Sealing of Michael Rigel Rosenvall

June 9th, 2010, 7 p.m.

Oquirrh Mountain Temple