Awesome January: BYU, Bree, BK, Baptism, and TopKat!

2019 will bring so many good things!! Stephen's mission call and becoming an Elder, Bree, BYU acceptance, Kenny performing in Alice in Wonderland, Kas' drill team events, Daron traveling to fun HP places, and my YW calling! Some great videos:

Kenny's Alice show practice: https://youtu.be/Q-HEBBhsXKs
Nightly walk Lightsaber war:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igpa0Kvs86Y&feature=youtu.be

Kassie's Beetlejuice BK number: https://youtu.be/PYTbGA0e3V0

Bella didn't work out so we sold her on Craigslist and got BREE! Silly goldendoodle snuggle-bug that loves to hop in the tubby, play with cousin dogs, and be by us every second!

 

 

Stephen was nominated as 1 of 25 senior boys for TopKat, Klein High's scholarship male beauty pageant!! What a fun experience -- they did a little dance and dressed up in 3 outfits  (casual, swimsuit,  tux) and walked down a Runway. Supported by great friends! All the girl stand leaders told him afterward, 

"Stephen, someone else may have won but you are still The Prince Charming of Klein!" Great dance video:  https://youtu.be/hZ-cKgyo4tw

 

 

Opening Dance Number

Swimsuit Competition

Evening Wear Tux... best part, him yelling "Love you mom!" after he kissed the judges' hands!

https://youtu.be/YBQ51-xsCWY

And Stephen is accepted to BYU, yay!!    What a humbling experience to have Stephen receive the Melchezidek priesthood and become an Elder! Daron's blessing was beautiful, about patience, his upcoming growth experiences, being a leader, reaching out for leadership opportunities, loving and learning, and our High Councilman said afterward that during the prayer he had a vision of Stephen receiving ability beyond his years to emphasize in love with people on his mission. Cute cousin Laura Guthrie, who we never see, happened to be in the hallway as we went in for hte blessing, and reminded me of how Dad said he would be near to us, a miraculous and direct message from him to tell us he'd be there in the room.  ❤️ Bishop texted this afterwards, so cute. Next steps: Meet with Pres Bikman on Wednesday for temple recommend interview, missionary interview and Mel Priesthood Interview. If passing, then High Council approves MO recommendation from Bikman. Name will be presented on Sunday for sustaining vote. Received Mel Priesthood shortly after. Receives living ordinance recommend. Schedule time for temple. I am going to line up temple prep classes. Once endowment, will be recommended to service as temple worker. Gets his mission call. Goes on mission and is instrument in Lord's hand. Life is transformed. Comes home honorably. Has successful life with a wonderful wife and children. Serves the lord valiantly to the end. Live forever with his family in the celestial kingdom. Of course there are a few details in between but that is the short version (spoiler alert I know). O, and parents love deeply no matter what happens. No cavities at Stephen's last appointment with our beloved pediatric dentist Dr McCandless who has given hundreds to both the boy's Eagle projects. She asked all about the mission and said "if this kid showed up at my door I would say, I'm in, sign me up!" So cute. Callister is baptized!! Lots of fun family playtime afterwards, including in cold hottub!!   Gorgeous Kas takes Thomas to her BK drill banquet!       Beautiful Kas in her BK drill contest number!  https://youtu.be/0xESl2yjQ0U   Homeschool trip with Grandma and Aunt Jen to Galveston, and earning merit badges!   So funny from Uncle Sterling... "Deep thoughts, by cute Kristian Handy: Sometimes, I take Aunt Melanie's bread 🍞 and just smoosh it against my lips. Because I feel like that's how a cloud would feel."