Daddy's got a gun--Maddie's on the run...

Ahhh!!!! As we were leaving Dave's parents house last Sunday, Madison informed me that she was in "LOVE". Now, in her primary class-a total of 4, 3 boys: Mack, Jack, and Zack, and our little Madison, we should have known there would be trouble-right? Well, her and Jack have quickly taken to being friends and she talks about him all the time. All 3 of the boys are in kindergarten, and she's not, so she only sees them on Sunday for 2 hours. She also just got new teachers in her class, which is a change, because they have had subs for quite a while.

So as our conversation goes on..."mom, there is something I should tell you, but I think you will be mad, so I won't." After proding her and getting her to let me in her little 5 year old world, she pops out the big 4 letter word: KISS! Yes, Jack kissed her--and when I asked how it happened and where, she said it was when they were heading back to the primary room and they were the last 2 out of the room--and it was right smack on the lips! WHOA! SHe asked if she was in trouble, and I said this is something mom and dad would have to discuss and we would talk about it when we got home. Her reply was: Well, Can you hurry and decide and talk because I can't wait that long to find out what will happen! (Is it better to ask for forgiveness or permission?)

And so dad sits, waiting on the porch, gun in hand...contemplating...

**all in all, we had a good laugh and I convinced dad to put his gun away until she's a little older..then he can begin the screening process!

Emergency Preparedness 101

This morning my sweet sister came up to watch our 3 little ones while we went to a church Emergency Preparedness class.(Thanks Mugs--it meant a lot!) It was incredible! There was a panel of 8-10 professionals that discussed everything from "Deeds and Wills" to making your own ovens and preserving drinking water. Surprisingly, the Bountiful City Water speaker mentioned that several trusted sites, including the Red Cross, all have purifying levels too high to mix into your water reserve. He said that he would never let an infant drink it. To see about correct levels, check with your city water dept. We then broke out for several booths that displayed all ends of emergency preparedness. It was a job well done on behalf of our Relief Society. They really went above and beyond.

As I was listening to all of the info, I thought of Dave's brothers family in Kentucky. They were affected by the hurricanes during September and were out power for 5 days. Although the hurricane didn't directly hit them, they were still affected by this natural disaster--who would have thought???? I was amazed at the preparations they had already made in their daily living. Dave happened to be out visiting during the power outage and was impressed on thier creativity in cooking and how they had enough batteries for middle of the night bathroom runs! Thanks for your great example!

Let's all work towards being prepared-- physically, mentally and spiritually! I have faith and trust that our Heavenly Father will take care of our basic needs in situations like this if we are doing our part. Having the physical items in our homes is essential, but we must also be preparing ourselves spiritually and working hard to follow in the footsteps of Christ.

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and NOW--Here is the real party deal!


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