I Want to See Jesus

I so wish that I would have had a blog when Kylie and Chad were younger as a way to quickly write down cute things that they said and fun conversations that we had. I just posted yesterday about Cameron's prayers and how he is always asking about Jesus. This morning while I was getting ready, we had another random, yet cute, conversation that I wanted to write down before I forget!

Cameron: (while playing with toys while I was doing my hair)
"Mom, I want to see Jesus. When can I see Jesus?"

Mom: "Someday Cameron, you will be in Heaven with Jesus and Heavenly Father,
and you will see them again."

Cameron: "Yep, I have to die though." (Not sure where he learned this whole word
and concept...we have yet to talk about that one!)

Mom: (Trying to avoid the die word) "Yes. You were with Heavenly Father and Jesus
before you were born and came to mommy and daddy. Someday you will live with
them again."

Cameron: "Yep, when I die. When I am oooooold. I love Jesus."

His words are so simple and pure. I swear he remembers more than I can, and understands much more than I give him credit for. These little conversations are the reasons why I chose to be poor and stay home with my kids! :)

A Child's Prayer

It has been fun to listen to our children pray ever since they were tiny. But, there is something about when Cameron prays. He is definitely the most eager to pray at two years old - more than Kylie and Chad were. He started out imitating each of us when we said dinner or family prayer about six months ago and that was really cute. Then he wanted to say the prayer and we would help him and he would repeat the things that we said. It got to the point where he knew the end all on his own, and then he got so good that he didn't want ANY help anymore. He has started to say his own prayers and it is so sweet.

Tonight he said his own prayer with just him and I in the room. He knew exactly where in the room he wanted to kneel, and he didn't even want me next to him. He wanted to do it ALL by himself. It went something like this...."Heavenly Father, thank you for my family. Thank you for my friends. Thank you for my food. Thank you for this day. Okay Mom, you can help me now!!!!" I helped him finish the words to his prayer and he knew just how to close it...in the name of Jesus Christ, amen. He had the biggest smile on his face. He is so proud of himself. I know he thinks about Jesus a lot and he is constantly mentioning him when we are out and about. I can already tell that he loves Jesus and wants to be like him. I hope he remembers this throughout his life. He is such a cute boy....we are lucky to have him. I know he is only 2 years and 4 months old, but I have a feeling he will be a great example to others throughout his life.

Happy Easter!

We had a wonderful Easter Sunday spending time with all of our families. It is so nice to know that my children have the opportunity in their life to know what Easter is really about. We are thankful for the knowledge we have of the Savior who sacrificed so much for us. As we were dying Easter eggs the day before Easter, Chad looked at me and said, "Mom, it's fun to have eggs and candy, but that's not the real reason we celebrate. Right, mom? There is another reason." I said, "Yes, and why do we?" He then explained to me that we celebrate because Jesus died on the cross and then was resurrected (he even said the right word!). I was very content at that moment knowing that we are doing our jobs as parents, and thankful for the help we receive from his primary teachers at church. Happy Easter!

Open House 2010

Open House is a big deal at our house....naturally, we do have many educators in the family...and everyone that can come does. It's pretty funny. Kylie and Chad have a little entourage following them around to their classrooms. But...we love it. Here are some pictures of their awesome work, classrooms, and teachers this year.

Chad

Kindergarten 2009-10

Ms. Gilbert

Kylie

2nd Grade 2009-10

Mrs. Pitts

Alvord Musical Festival

Every year our school district hosts a musical festival where any school performing group in the district can perform, sing, dance, etc. Kylie's school has a group called the All Stars and they had the opportunity to sing at the festival. They were a huge hit and it was fun to watch Kylie sing on stage. She has become very shy and won't sing much in front of people anymore, unless she is in a large group or the people are very far away. It's great when she actually will get up and sing because she has a very pretty voice. We are trying to get her to develop this talent! Here are a few pics from the evening. It was a great show!

Kylie and three of the little girls that live on our street...fun friends!

Promenade Elementary School

Loving being on stage!

My Little Award Winners

So proud of my kiddos this month! Kylie was awarded the Reader of the Month award in her class for March, and Chad was the Student of the Month for March. Chad's teacher wrote a nice little introduction for him before announcing his name at the school assembly. It was cute to watch his ears perk up, hoping that she would call his name. She said that he is a hard worker, independent and focused, and is a friend to all. She said he is a joy to have in class. I was very proud and thankful that my little boy is following in the footsteps of his big sister. (Because, honestly, I was worried how a little busy boy would do in kindergarten! I really wasn't too worried when Kylie started school. Boys are just different. :) But....I'm thankful I have three handsome ones in my family!)

Photo Shoot

We needed some cute pictures of Kylie to put on her baptism invitation. So we headed over to La Sierra University for a photo shoot. Here are some of our favorite shots of Kylie (and Chad and Cameron wanted in on the action too!) We had a great time...thanks Daddy for taking such great pictures with our not so great camera!