"Joseph Smiff went in the forest to pray and then it got really dark. He prayed to get him out of there. Then he asked Heavenly Father and Jesus which church to go to and they said 'the white one, where Abby goes' "
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Primary Lesson
The kids tell me what they learned in Primary each Sunday on the way home from church. Today, this is what Abby had to say:
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Isabelle
Fred's birthday was Sunday and so to celebrate, Isabelle got a speeding ticket. The good news is that she can take a class to get it taken off her record, of course - when she will take said class I have no idea! The bad news is that because we just got another car, she's the primary driver of one of the three and that means our insurance just went up by $34 per month... bummer. All this just in time for us to add Mikkel back on to our insurance which will mean another $? per month. Fun. :)
Also, she was shearing and bathing her goat on Sunday night (to get ready for the "BIG" show today) and he stepped on her hand. He weighs 105 lbs. and just slammed his foot down as hard as he could. It's swollen and really hurts. In fact, she couldn't even show him today. She had to ask someone to do it for her. Even so, he took 9th place (out of 18) so he made the sale and she'll get some money out of it - hopefully.
The injured hand is a problem because it's time for all the jazz festivals and competitions. She's supposed to be accompanying 2 people for their solo competitions in less than a month. She's also IN said competition herself. There are also several state and regional ensemble competitions she's supposed to be in soon. I have no doubt her hand will heal in time for these... it's just that it won't heal in time to practice for them. For now I have her braced up, icing it and taking ibuprofen and tylenol. She's seeing the doctor tomorrow. I just hope she doesn't need to get a cast, that would end her piano career for the next 2 months for sure. This is also at the time when she needs to be auditioning for the music program at BYU (as soon as she's accepted). Crossing my fingers!
Friday, January 21, 2011
Funny Kids
Abby: "Mommy, when I grow up I want to work at the BuyMore and you can take me there."
Jacob: "Abby, she will be old then."
Abby: "Well, some old people know how to drive!"
Just a side note... my kids LOVE Chuck. We've invested in the first three seasons on DVD (thinking Mikkel would probably like it and it would be a good intro back into real life for him) and they ask to watch it quite often. If you don't know what I'm talking about, watch it - it's on Monday nights at 7 on NBC.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
The Pledge of the Legions
Abby:
I pledge the legions to the president and for the plublance for witches belongs. To infinity and beyond. Invisible with liver trees and Justin Bieber for all.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Reverently, Quietly...
I try to keep our kids reverent - well, at least quiet - during church, so I made a book with different laminated pictures from the LDS distribution center. Abby was looking at it today.
"Here's Jesus talking to Mary after He was resurrected."
"Here's Jesus and the children."
"Oh, and here's the snow white temple!"
Saturday, January 15, 2011
For All You 'Chuck' Fans
On the way to pick up Fred from work
Abby: "Mommy, does Daddy work at the BuyMore?"
Later
Abby: "Mommy, can we go to the BuyMore where Daddy works and get some cheeseballs?"
Even later
Jacob: "Abby, Chuck isn't real, like a cartoon. Only it's for grownups."
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Mikkel Edward Deal - 11 January 1990
Happy birthday to my first-born. Mikkel, you are one of the apples of my eye (I have five others, you know). I remember how badly I wanted you to join our family... until labor really got going and the pain got so bad, I decided I didn't want a baby anymore. Dad kept reminding me how happy I was to have a baby until I finally yelled "Well, I changed my mind!". Then, of course, the epidural kicked in and I remembered that yes, I truly was excited for you to be a part of our lives.
I thought I knew a lot about caring for babies. I was more prepared than your average first-time parent, but no matter how many foster babies we had it was not the same as being the only mom 24/7. I made lots of mistakes and you have definitely been our "guinea pig" child. I'm very impressed how you've survived and sometimes even flourished despite all the things we've had to learn on the job.
I'm so pleased with the man you've become. You're a great example to everyone around you, even to people you don't know. Every chance I get I'm telling anyone who'll listen about your mission and all that's involved. I know you don't think it's a big deal but there really aren't too many people who are willing to take two years away from their lives and dedicate themselves completely to the Lord's work. Even people who are older and have no kids at home, no debt and plenty of time/money have a very hard time making the commitment you've so willingly made.
Being a parent is truly not for wimps... there are times I've felt completely unprepared and the wrong one for this job; but it's all worth it and I wouldn't have it any other way. I love you and can't wait to hold you in my arms again in just 58 more days.
I hope you've had a great birthday and many more to come.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
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