Daddy Mack

before jay and i got married, caprice asked if it was alright that she called jay 'daddy mack' instead of step-dad. of course, with tears in my eyes, i told her that he (we) would love that.

the past 10 months have been so wonderful. having jay as the head of our little family is such a blessing. in one of the talks given on sunday it was said "the most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother." i had never really thought about that fact. but it is so true! i know that i am able to be a better mother, sister, friend and wife because of jay's love for me. and to show our love for our daddy mack we got him a new grill!

below you will see he wasted no time in using it!

i know i tell you all the time jay, but i want you to know

i love you!

The Good Ship Lollipop

for girls camp, each ward had to make a ship. we ran out of time during mutual, so i volunteered to make it at home with the help of my wonderful husband. i looked online to find just the right ship for us. and here is what we came up with...

it stands 5'4 inches tall and is 4'4 inches from sail to sail!

and has a picture of all the girls from the gl ward and the mr ward waving good-bye to you as we set sail for camp.

here is our ward being silly with our bishop right in the middle of the fun!



glen lakes (in purple) and manistee ranch (in orange).

all together 15 young women and 7 leaders.

Can you...

lick your elbow?!

ariana can! and she is proud to prove it!