Nikki turns 14!!

So- Nikki turns 14! I can't believe it. As I contemplate the last four years since she has been here - I am more enthralled with her every day. She is my caterpillar who has blossomed into a butterfly. Nikki never ceases to amaze me. She grows more beautiful as the days go by. She is smart, voluptuous, intelligent, gentle, kind, soft-spoken, witty, and just full of charity.

Nikki - I KNEW that you were mine. As it states in our story of the Russian adoption -I worried over you - I fretted - I wondered if you were cold. I am so glad that you are mine and I am yours. You are such a compliment to your sisters, who adore you. You are loved by all who meet you.

The world is yours, Nikki. Go out and get it!

Her picture will be up in a few days! School pictures just came in - we just have to scan them.

We love you!

Mom - Dad - Aliana - Cami - Frankie!

Joseph Smith - The Prophet

I add my testimony to that of many others. I know that Joseph Smith is a true prophet of God! This gospel of Jesus Christ was restored through a true and living prophet. I want all to know I know this for myself!

LDS Leaders warn us and encourage us to fortify our homes

After watching conference - this was sent to me. I REALLY like it - and it opened my eyes. Listen to it - you will feel the spirit of it - and I hope with all my heart you will gain a testimony of it.

I love the Gospel of Jesus Christ!

Elder McKell's shaved head!

So - Elder McKell plays soccer last week. Well - in order to get "INTO" the game - his companion and him decide to shave their heads like mohawks. HAHAHA! Well - on the way home from the coast - an hour and a half away... they have to stop at the Mission President's office. So - they can't let the Mission President see them like that, right?? So - they put hoodies on, like the gansta's they are (it's P-day) and go in. Of course, they are greeted immediately by Pres. Dyches! (Which makes it all the more funnier!) He is thinking "I am SO going to get busted"!

Well - they finally made it home - and they had to shave their heads. Here is a picture of Elder McKell. Te Quiero!!! AND - 424242!!