Aaron received his mission call

Aaron's mission call came Saturday morning and we were all shocked. (espesially Aaron. It was just sent in on March 25) We weren't expecting it until next week.
Aaron decided he needed to brush his teeth before he opened it. (we were all excited about that) He brushed his teeth and then he decided that maybe he should get cleaned up first. (he was going with the missionaries between conference sessions) Then he decided maybe he wanted to open it by himself first. So, he brushed his teeth, went in a room by himself for awhile (seemed like forever), then he came out and said he was going to clean up and would open it for the rest of us at 1:00. We were all so antsy I am sure we have no idea what was said in morning conference.

Here is Aaron all cleaned up to read his call to those of us who were waiting on pins and needles. (especially his dad)

When the awaited time came, there were about 5 or 6 phones with people on them and Aaron opened and read it.

Everyone wanted to talk to Aaron, (I am sure he had no idea who he was talking to and on what phone who was on.) this is only about half of the phones he was handed at one time.

He finished reading the rest of the letter and it was absolutely beautiful. We look forward to him being able to serve in the California, Anaheim, Spanish speaking mission. He reports to the MTC, June 24.

What a happy proud pappa.

Good job Aaron!

WE LOVE YOU!!!



PS. I have no idea how to turn the pictures the right way. I'd love some help if any one knows.

Gardening

Thank you David for the post yesterday. I love to be outdoors. I try every year to have a garden. Last year I had everything graphed out on paper where I was going to plant it. I had my starts growing, (the same kind of thing I do every year) however, I was fortunate to be able to go to Utah to paint with Lisa and prepare for Talisha and Marks wedding. It was fun. (The garden suffered miserably) The tomatoes and basil were delicious, thanks to the Ohio moisture. they survived.
This year I actually started and transplanted (how amazing is that, my first transplant)my tomotoes. I am really excited for May so the cute little puppies can go outside in the garden. (everyone will be happy to not have that grow light on and plants in the kitchen)
Saturday David, (the wonderful) made me some boxes so I could actually have a square foot garden this year! I am so excited. I have been reading and making notes and I even charted out where to plant the plants.(again) Yesterday we moved the boxes to their place of residency in the yard (it was tricky trying to find places we could get the most sun here in OH) This weekend David is going to help me put the dirt in them (I can hardly wait) Then walla! hopefully in a few weeks I will be taking pictures of some gorgeous plants in them.
I can hardly wait for the harvest and the home made pizza!

These are the adorable little transplants growing to be put into the garden in another month. YEAH!

These are the two small boxes David made. We are in the process of leveling them and preparing them for the fill.

This is the large box. If you notice that beautiful morning sun peeking through. (It is always such a delight) Also, the hydrangea plant, (my favorite since I was a little girl in New Zealand) I am really happy we have that.

It's a beautiful day in Ohio, so I must go for now. I need my vitamin D. So I will send you more later.

Much love,

Darla

PS. I forgot to tell you that David (Bro Pack) and I went to the Presidents ball this weekend. (they have it every year here. the stake has a dinner and a dance at the galaxy.) We danced the night away. (at least a couple hours)

Darla has us into square-foot gardening. I should say it's more like square-yard gardening. I have only seen her this happy since her last paint-job!! Anyway, we plan on having cantalope and other big stuff dangling from vines and 6 feet off the ground. Plenty of veggy's for the whole-wheat pizza's. And trust me, try our pizzas and you'll be a regular kind of guy/gal!

I am in love all over again!

Beautiful Mommy Tori

Proud Pappa Kyson

Here is our adorable little Wyatt. We are so excited he is here healthy and happy. (At least the rest of us are happy) I think he is just content to be with his mommy and daddy.

These are the cutest little cousins ever and I am sure they are going to have lots of fun!

Sweet dreams

All snuggled up ready to go home and sleep in his own bed. YEAH!



Aren't they all cute as can be.

Congratulations Tori and Kyson for a job well done. I can hardly wait to snuggle with him, smell him and kiss his cute adorable cheeks. Nothing quite so wonderful as a new baby.

Lazy days of winter

Well another great weekend. Friends from the ward came over Friday with their families. We played hot dice (of course, what else) We wanted to have a wii bowling tournament however, the kids took ownership of the wii. (my arm was probably thankful, no sore muscle this week)
Saturday was a cozy rainy day. It was actually in the high 50's and i know there was sun on the otherside of those clouds somewhere. (i have actually seen the sun in an airplane on the other side of the clouds in ohio) Sunday i was able to get up and be to my 7am meeting in spite of the time change. Bro. Pack and Olivia missed church and were both home feeling like someone kicked them in the stomach.
After church I went home and fixed din din. Then the most amazing thing happened. I went to work on the computer and i printed some things for YW. I felt sleepy (because i was up before the sun was even on the other side of the clouds.) I crawled in my bed at 2:22pm. The next thing i knew someone brought me the phone and it was 7pm. It was so awesome. I slept the whole day away.
Ty called and cute little Tayler decided that med she was taking wasn't working with her system and now she has hives all over. Love you Tay hope you feel better soon.
We were having amazing lightening storms so I went in Tori's room and we watched the show out of her bedroom window. Soon the family came in and we had prayers and then it was almost time to go back to bed. (I love these lazy days of winter)
I hope you all had a wonderful, relaxing weekend.
later, dar

Hi everyone!

Hi everyone. I just thought I would write a little something. I have had such a great weekend. It started Saturday morning with the opportunity to go to an early stake meeting. (isn't it always a ball to get up early on Saturday.) Actually, I quite enjoyed it.
some of my favorite quotes from the meeting.

Virtue and modesty go hand in hand. "Happiness" Joseph Smith taught, "is the object and design of our existence and will be the end thereof, if we pursue the path that leads to it, and this path is virtue..............

The Temple is the reason for everything we do in the church.

Teach clearly: be accepting but NEVER dilute to be accepted.

I also found this quote on the internet that I love.
Make up your mind to be happy-even when you don’t have money, even when you don’t have a clear complexion, even when you don’t have the Nobel Prize. Some of the happiest people I know have none of these things the world insists are necessary for satisfaction and joy. Why are they happy? I suppose it is because they don’t listen very well. Or they listen too well-to the things their hearts tell them. They glory in the beauty of the earth. They glory in the rivers and the canyons and the call of the meadowlark. They glory in the love of their families, the stumbling steps of a toddler, the wise and tender smile of the elderly. They glory in honest labor. They glory in the scriptures. They glory in the presence of the Holy Ghost. One thing I know for certain: the time we have here goes by far too quickly. Don’t waste any more time sitting on the bench watching life pass you by.
Joseph B. Wirthlin, “Lessons Learned in the Journey of Life.” Ensign, May 2001, 35.

Then later last night I went on a date with my adorable, hot, husband. (I am sure he is thrilled to be reading this) We went to Pink Panther 2. Nothing like Steve Martin and his hamburger or legs flangling (not sure if this is a word) to give you a good laugh.

Today, I was able to get up again and go to church meetings.(ok to get up early on Sunday)
My favorite part was in YW when Beckie (the teacher) taught about prayer and she askes some of the youth to tell of experiences they have had in answers to prayers. My sweet Tori was one and told about moving to OH and how hard it was and about her sister showing her a scripture in answer to her prayer that she found and it said "go to the Ohio". It wasn't the answer she wanted but she knew everything would be ok and that she would be going to Ohio. I am so thankful for every time in my life I have the opportunity to know that my family is comforted or helped or just to know that they go to the right source for help.

Later today I had the fortune to turn on the TV and hear John Denver. What an awesome entertainer. I really enjoyed it.

Now I think I will retire so that I can get up in the morning and pry my bootie out of bed and go out in the frigid OH weather and walk. It would be so nice to get in some sort of shape besides lumpy, bumpy.....

Good night, sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite, if they do pick up a shoe and knock them black and blue. Love you

Baby Tucker and Draper Temple Open House

Some cute pictures of the kids

Today Talisha, Tierani, Tylynn, Tayler and I went to the Draper Temple open house. It is absolutely beautiful. One of the most beautiful bride rooms I have ever seen. If you get the chance to go I would suggest you take the time.