Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Well, I guess I'm long overdue for an update. Here goes:

YESTERDAY(as in the last few weeks):
* We bought a new laptop after we came back from Christmas Vacation. I still can't convert over and keep using "Old Faithful" which seems more like "old" than "faithful" some days. We also got a wireless router and are lovin' it!
* Barrett's mom came for a visit. She loved playing with Damon and he loved having someone to entertain and to be entertained by. It was nice to have extra hands around. Barrett and I were able to go down to the Washington DC Temple and do a session without our little sidekick. (ps. the picture is an old one...pre-Damon days)
Grandma was able to stay home with him--what a great time for everyone:)
* Barrett has been working so hard with Damon to get him to catch his football by putting his hands close together. There is finally success and it is so cute! Damon loves his footballs and little winky/blanket that Aunt Julie made him. Sometimes we'll get ready to leave the house and I ask him to go get a blanket--he comes back with his little one and usually a football too:)
* Damon has some awesome dance moves. I have no idea where he's learned them, but it seems like he learns more all the time.
* Damon learned to say "uh-oh" and it is so cute! He was watching the video of himself saying it, and then of course, had to say it again!
* Damon watched Elmo for the first time yesterday. We were both in heaven--he was totally captivated and I was able to finish my book,Eclipse, in peace!

TODAY:
* We had play group over at our little apartment today. Damon loved seeing other children and let them play with his toys. I thought it was fun to have little girls in pink over--our house could use more pink. Good thing it's Valentine's month:)

TOMORROW (as in the next few days and the future):
* Tomorrow starts the month of love--I want to try to do something "love" related each day whether that means saying "I love you" or doing service or making treats or writing little notes in Barrett's lunch(which I used to do all the time when we were first married) or making breakfast for my husband(I never do this anymore either) or reading "love" scripture references or articles or just being a little more grateful for loving parents and family.
* Our dear prophet, Gordon B. Hinckley, and president of our church passed away last Sunday. We are looking forward to being able to watch/listen to his funeral through the internet on Saturday. What a great man dedicated to serving the Lord. In Primary last summer, we taught the children 2 songs about President Hinckley. One is "Constant as the Northstar" and the other is "Don't Ever Forget to Pray". I love teaching the children at church because I feel it strengthens and teaches me simple truths. In these songs I have learned that President Hinckley taught us to be constant in our beliefs, our lives, our testimonies, and in all we do. Also, we must always pray and never forget. President Hinckley lived a great life. I am sad we will no longer hear him speak at General Conference, but I have confidence and trust in our new prophet. (I tried providing a link, but it isn't working---www.lds.org)
* Finally, Barrett has accepted a summer internship in Dover, DE. He will also return to this firm when he graduates. We are extremely grateful for this opportunity and look forward to the possibilities and additional opportunities it may bring. We know we are being watched over.