On Saturday, Eva and I went to a tea party hosted by the local library. She had a fabulous time! Miss Arkansas, Katie Bailey was there and visited with all the little girls, giving them signed pictures as well. Eva was in heaven. The food was tasty and it was fun to watch all the little girls having so much fun. We got to sit by Carrie Bales and her daughter, Taylor.

After the tea party, we ran to Wal-mart to get a few last minute things for Saul's birthday party. He had two buddies come for the party and it was a success! I will explain the success part later. They played outside for a while and then opened presents. Then it was on to cake and ice cream. His one friend, Kaiden Withrow, had to leave a little early. Bryson Theil stayed longer. The success part comes from both Bryson and Saul having to take showers before they were allowed to roam around the house again. When those two get together, they always end up in the creek wet and muddy. Bryson has gone home in Saul's clothes more than once! But, hey, they have a great time! So, Saul got a lot of cars and trucks and small lego sets. He was happy with it all.

Sunday was as lovely as a Sunday can be for me. I will be glad when I can enjoy Sundays, at least a little bit, again. I had choir practice at 9am but had to go early to practice the organ a little (due to the Eagle Court of Honor Wednesday, I didn't get the chance to practice then...) Chad has early meetings that are supposed to let out at 9am, that way he can take the kids while I lead choir practice, but no, his meeting didn't let out until 9:30.......so no help with the kids this time. I hurried into the chapel to play prelude and there was a definite roar already. By about 5 til I could take it no more. I leaned over to a member of the bishopric, who by the way was also talking, and asked him if he could "please shush the brethren and sisters, I can't even hear the organ playing!" He announced something about being more reverent but it only helped for a short time.....Very irritating! So, the rest of church went okay. The afternoon was nice. We went to Grandma Lena's because she had a gift for Saul. We visited and the kids played with the boys. All had a good time and there was no fighting!

Monday has been very busy. Saul had to pack a lunch for a school field trip. He went to Blanchard Springs Caverns. He had a good time. I took Eva to register for Kindergarten. I can't believe she is old enough already. She knows all her colors, letters, and shapes. There were a couple of numbers she could remember when she was asked about them. She is so excited to go to school! She is almost counting the days! She also learned to ride her two-wheel bike. She is so proud of herself. I will try to post the video I took of her riding. So many firsts in one day.......What a kid!