Grandpa and Grandma Bird

We had the most wonderful visit with Grandpa and Grandma Bird tonight. We did a surprise visit because we felt like we don't see them often enough. They were very excited to see us and have us in their home. It was so wonderful sitting down with them and simply talking. They shared things that neither Kelly nor I ever knew. Grandma told us how she had four miscarriages in addition to her eight children. She told us how she wasn't scared to have her last child at 44 because her mother didn't have problems baring children later in life. Grandpa chimed in that he was terrified for Grandma to have their last child. Apparently Grandma's friend passed away during childbirth at the age of 40. Grandpa said how scared he was the entire pregnancy and delivery. Grandpa was unusually chatty tonight. He told us about all his 33 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. We're not certain his numbers are correct but he could tell us how they each were doing and who was pregnant. There is one thing that the Birds will forever teach us and that is how important family is.

We love Mac and Dot Bird!

Week 26 of Family Memorization: Moroni 10:5

We haven't been as faithful as I would like regarding memorizing weekly but we're trying! This week I chose Moroni 10:5 "And by the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things." I chose this scripture as a way to bare my testimony to my family. I know that all things can be revealed by the gift of Holy Ghost. I know that if my children can learn this principal their lives will be richly blessed!

Week 25 of memorization: 3 Nephi 27:27

"Therefore, what manner of men ought ye to be? Verily I say unto you, even as I am." Kelly chose this weeks scripture, he says it's one of his favorites!

Family Home Evening by Elli (age 91/2 years)

I am thankful for prayers because I was having trouble with a friend and I needed help, so I watched General conference. One talk was about prayer, so I prayed to Heavenly Father like they said .That morning I prayed and went to school and I found out that she was having trouble with another friend so I helped her .I know Heavenly Father loves me. And I can love others around me, like my friend.

Week 24 of Family Memorization: DC 132:8

"Behold, mine house is a house of order, saith the Lord God, and not a house of confusion." If only we could say the same thing about our house. OUR GOAL!