This Week

Last night was Sami's first ever tumbling recital. She has been practicing and practicing for this, at home and at tumbling practice.

Janie wanted to wear a matching ribbon to practice. She is so excited to start tumbling this summer.

Of course, in my usual style, I took 100 pictures, of just the warm up. Good thing I have my new computer to store all these pictures on. I love this picture of her in warm up. She calls it "the bridge."

And this is her at the end of the her performance, with her tumbling teacher. We were such proud parents! She did SO good. We loved every second of it. (And I put in the video so you can too ☺). Sami had been looking forward to this night, because she got to tumble, but mostly because Aunt Brandi and Sydnee (cousin), Aunt Tami, and Grandma would be there. And we were having cookies afterward. The family showed up right before her performance and she was so worried they wouldn't make it. But they did. And so did Dad, who was on long call. He got out of the hospital on time but had to work at home afterwards, but it was worth it. So worth it.

And I must say that we love her tumbling teacher. She is in our ward, and is the YW president. So I know her well, and love her. She is so nice to Sami. Sami calls her "my Brenda."

And there are only 3 kids in Sami's class this year. We all go to church together and are all good friends. It has been a really fun year.

And I turned 33 this week. Jonathan was on long call (again) for my birthday so the night before, he bought me some flowers and came home and arranged them for me. He took each flower and piece of greenery and cut it and placed it in the vase. Complete with the fabric that came with the flowers. He said he missed his calling-he should have done floral design. He's so cute. And funny.

I had a good birthday. I felt loved by family and friends. And that was the best part. I am so blessed.