Today was pretty much a fantastic day! It was jam packed, super crazy, but really nice! There was a baptism at 1:00 of this guy that married one of Mom's laurels. It's neat to see the changes that take place in everyone's life. I was thinking that maybe the entire reason for their little girl to come into this world, the way she did, was to bring him to the gospel. The spirit was very strong there. He had tons of supporters! It was so great to see all of these people that love him and their family step in and show their love and support. There was only standing room in the relief society room, where the font is. These little girls sang a song, that I totally wished I could remember, but I can't, but it was beautiful! I've never heard two voices blend so well, and I've heard millions of people singing! His mom-in-law gave a talk about the Holy Ghost. Once we're baptized members of the church, we take on the name of Jesus Christ. When we are confirmed we are given the gift of the Holy Ghost. We have the Holy Ghost with us constantly, if we live the way we should and keep our covenants. She said it this way, "We're not lucky enough to be living on the earth WITH Jesus Christ, but because of that HE has given us the Holy Ghost, which is HIS way of walking with us through everything." Through the ups and the downs, the joys and the sorrows, the Holy Ghost is with us, to comfort us. Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior. He's our elder brother. The Holy Ghost is the Comforter. He does just that, comforts us.

After the baptism, I played the piano for a practice for a play that a few of the youth in our stake are doing for "Standards Night." Then I went to the temple and did some work there. What a wonderful day!

Another video...

Here is a youtube video called: President Reagan's response to Obama and his supporters...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yS4yf723kmY

So weird how this many years later, his thoughts and speeches still apply!

A Ford-ism!

Last night we went to a ReAL game. Collin and Ford came with us. Collin was at work, so we got to bring Ford down with us! He's the smartest kid I know! He thinks logically and like he's 30, not 3. The ride was so much fun, he had so much to tell us. The funniest thing was this: "I'm going to sing you a song. Are you ready to listen to it? Okay, 'Emily, my friend Emily, I met her at stool, prestool (school, preschool). My aunt Mindy was our teacher. Emily.' So what did you learn from my song?" So, I answered that he met her at preschool and Mindy was their teacher. He told me I had to listen again, and sang it again adding in new things. 'So, what did you learn?" What a funny kid!

Check this video out!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeXA4A8INJ4

Well I'm sitting at Snowbird right now, listening to the last few minutes of the kids' pool being open for the evening, with the darkness coming over the canyon. I can just see the outline of the pine trees off the deck. It's such a peaceful place. I'm totally sunburned, and my shoulders can't stand to have anything touching them. On Monday morning, still in bed, there was a knock on the door. It was a fantastic surprise! Collin, Ford and Everett were here! Krystal and Adelynn stayed home, since she's so young. We quickly got ready for the day, and were able to play at the park, go for a walk, get ice cream, swim in the pool after Robbe, Ashley and Sam got here, and go down the Alpine Slide. Sam rode with Ashley, Everett rode with Collin, and Ford rode with me. Sam said there was no way he was going to race us, because he didn't want to lose. We didn't go that fast, but we did beat them down! The whole time Ford was saying, "We better slow down, this is dangerous!" with the biggest smile on his face. He loved it! Ev fell asleep at the top while we stood in line, so he looks like he's kind of in a mood!

Aren't they so cute?

More Adelynn...

I just can't help myself! Here are some more pictures!!!

Adelynn Emery Nicholes

This is my new niece, Adelynn! She wasn't expected to make her entrance into this world until Friday, so it was really weird to be awakened by a picture mail of this little darling! Apparently, she was in a hurry! Krystal got in a bed at 7:07 this morning, and Ady was born at 7:11. She's just darling! The boys love her so much. She's beautiful!

MLS-ASG

This last week we were able to go to the MLS All-Stars game! So much fun! It's fantastic that we were able to have it here at our stadium. It was such a great game! It was really fun to be there where so many people from across the nation and even some from England. It was fun cheering for players that I never would have otherwise. It was a one time only thing, but really fun! It was great to see the three players from our team getting to play for fun with the best of the best!

Mom & Ford Ev

Andy Williams, wasn't one of the All-Stars, but he spoke during half-time, to thank the fans for their support. His wife, Marcia, has a rare form of Leukemia.

Kyle Beckerman, RSL Everton, FC