The Utah Keils: My baby boy goes to Prom!

The Utah Keils: My baby boy goes to Prom!: "I can't believe my baby is old enough to go to Prom. He went with Alli. They've been friends for a long time and she's also a soccer pl..."

My baby boy goes to Prom!

I can't believe my baby is old enough to go to Prom. He went with Alli. They've been friends for a long time and she's also a soccer player so that makes her okay in my book. They had breakfast at our house Friday morning (try fitting 8 boys in your kitchen making breakfast) it was a little nerve racking. The boys went in on a limo so they all enjoyed that. They ate dinner at Biaggi's a Italian restaurant at the
Gateway. They did the traditional Promenade which was so fun to watch them dance. After prom they went to the bowling alley and bowled the night away. He had a great time. I just can't believe he is old enough to go to prom. Katy came all the way home from Cedar City just to watch him promenade. I love all these fun things the kids are involved in. I am a proud Mom for sure!

Reflections!

Last weekend we headed down south. Eric had a soccer tournament in Mesquite and I was staying with my Grandma for a night so my Mom could get away for her birthday. I'll blog about Eric's tournament as soon as I find a picture of him. As I talked to my Grandma I felt so sad for her. She misses my Grandpa so much. She would like nothing more than to be with him. It is so hard to see the sadness she feels. I loved my time with her. My Mom is incredible with all the things she does for her. I am so proud of my Mom once again.

While in Cedar City one of Katy's good friends from high school who is also going to SUU was baptized. We went to her baptism on Saturday and I have to say I have not been to a baptism where I felt the spirit so much. It was fabulous to see how happy she was. Then Katy and I headed home in a snow storm because the next morning was our best friends son Alex's missionary farewell. I am a little tired of driving in snow storms this winter. The picture above is a picture of Alex on his graduation. It has been so wonderful to watch Alex grow up. He is 5 months younger than Katy so they have basically grown up as cousins. He gave a wonderful farewell talk and Katy couldn't stop crying. Alex has been a great example and I am so proud of him. The people of Switzerland are going to love that boy!


As I reflected on the weekend I thought about how life changes. I have watched my Grandma grow into an elderly woman. She's been an example of everything good to me. She's taught me what it means to be a wife and mother. I see her getting tired and is ready to return home with our Heavenly Father.

I watched Marla come into the church as just a new member ready to learn and grow. She's always been such a good friend to Katy and I am glad Katy has been the same to her.

Alex, I was there the day he was born. I've watched him all through his life growing and maturing. I kept thinking about how hard it will be for his family to have him gone for two years. What changes will take place while he's away.

Life is interesting...there is so much to learn from every stage of life. I am grateful for all the experiences that influence my life.