Our Little Missionary

Since the beginning of the year, Grant has been begging to give his teacher a copy of the Book of Mormon.  We decided since tomorrow is the last day of school for him, we better let him.  Tonight, he sat at the kitchen table and wrote her a note.  This came from his heart.  He did ask me how to spell a few things.  It was too tender not to share.  We are proud of him for wanting to share what he believes.  He knows that it makes him happy and "makes [his] heart feel good" as he says.  And so, he wants to share it with those he cares about because he wants them to feel that same happiness and peace that he does.  Well done, buddy!  Well done!

**Translation:

Dear Mrs. Mitchell,

I believe in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter –day Saints.  In the Book of Mormon there are stories that I love to read and hear every day.  I know the Book of Mormon is true.  I’ve prayed about it.  I hope you’ll read it and pray about it, too.  I know Heavenly Father will answer you.  

Love Grant Adam Barrow. 

You can underline it, too.

Happy Father's Day

 I met Adam in 7th grade.  Decided he was the boy I was going to marry in the 8th grade.  Then stalked him for many years after that.  :-)

 Now 8 years and 3 kids later, the man of my dreams has far surpassed my expectations!  He is an excellent provider, a loving husband and father and a wonderful example to us and everyone around him.

 When Adam is home he is focused on the kids.  He doesn't have the tv on watching sports, he isn't too busy to spend time with the kids--no, he is upstairs wrestling, chasing, playing make believe and even dolls sometimes.

 Grant, Grace and Amelia Jane adore him.  And you know something, I do, too!  Happy Father's Day, Babe!  Thanks for being the best daddy (and husband) ever!  

8 months old and too cute for words!

You can argue with me but you will lose...Amelia Jane is THE cutest 8 month old around.  :-)  She just mastered the skill of pushing up to sitting from her tummy and is always jabbering.  If you listen carefully you will hear her say,  "buh-bye", "cheese", and "hi".  She doesn't love to perform on command so that was the best I could get.  She also loves to call her "bubba" (brother), "dada", "sssssss" (sister), and can say "ligh" (light), "I did it", "a dis" (what's this and/or here's this), "up", "lub" (love), "eyes", "nuh" (nose...you ask her where your nose is and she grabs it) and "duh" (duck).  It is fun to see her little personality developing and we cannot believe that she is going to be 9 months soon! Amelia is such a great baby.  She has had ear infections and a viral infection that has caused her to have a fever over 104, some vomiting, and febrile seizures.  She is still fairly happy and really calm through it all.  I guess you have to pretty relaxed when Grace is your sister.  If she can handle getting pushed over, strangled, squeezed, etc.  She can handle anything!