Proud Mommy Moment

For those of you who don't know I play the piano in Primary and it's been so much fun since Shyanne turned 3 and is now a Sunbeam! I get to see how she acts with her friends in class and see her learn new songs. Anyways on Sunday it was the Sunbeam class' turn to do opening exercises (prayer, scripture, talk) and they had the people to do the prayer and scripture, but no one to do the talk. I had just finished playing some prelude music when I glanced over at the Sunbeam class and didn't see Shyanne. Finally I looked up front and she was sitting in the chairs- she volunteered to give her first Primary talk! It was only a couple of sentences, but she did such an awesome job and we are so proud of her!

The Law Finally Caught Up With Me

After a couple of years I was once again called to perform my civic duty and appear for jury duty. I went last Tues. and was called back in the 2nd group just before lunch. They had us go to lunch and come back and after we sat in a courtroom answering questions from the judge and attorneys. Needless to say I had to come back the next day because they weren't done asking questions. I come back on Wed. and what do you think happens? Yep that's right I was chosen as a juror! So if I don't post in awhile I have a good excuse the trial isn't supposed to end until March 24th or 25th.

NEED A GOOD CHUCKLE?

So we were driving in the car and a John Mayer song, "Say", came on. The chorus goes "say what you need to say, say what you need to say" and I was singing along when all of the sudden I heard Shyanne's little voice start singing. "Sandwiches need to say, sandwiches need to say" and I busted up laughing. That just made my day!

Pictures Of Mom

This is a picture of my mom in Hawaii. She lived there for a couple of years before she married my dad.

In this picture my mom is working at the library in Hawaii. I think she looks like my sister Ammanda.

This was the last photo I had taken w/ my mom before she passed. It was taken on grandparent's day 2 yrs. ago.

Questions & Answers about our Married life

Questions & Answers about our Married life

1. When is your "engagement" anniversary: Umm...beginning of March sometime
2. When is your "marriage" anniversary: May 23, 2003
3. How long have you known your spouse: Almost 6 yrs (although I knew him a little before his mission)
4. How long did you date/court before you were engaged: Seriously 3 wks.
5. Where did you meet your spouse for the first time: Face to face at my mission farewell
6. What is your spouse's full name: Nathaniel Albert Mayo
7. Do you have any children yet: Yes Shyanne who's turing 4 on April 21st
8. How many: 1 for now
9. Do you have any house pets: Yes a golden retriever named Shasta
10. Do you own a house or rent: Own
11. Do you live in the country or town/city: City
12. What is one of your favorite activities together: Watching our t.v. shows, going on road trips
13.Do you have a favorite vacation spot: Hawaii
14.How many siblings (including in-laws): 14 together
15. What church do you attend: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
16. Is this the church you were married in: we were married in the Mesa Temple
17. What town is your current address: El Mirage
18. Do you work or stay at home: Both I stay at home, but go to work from 10 pm-2 am
19. Where did you honeymoon: Telluride, CO
20: Leave a piece of marriage advice: Talk! Don't just assume they know how you feel and don't be afraid to say sorry first.

GLIMPSE INTO THE FUTURE?

A week ago Shyanne and I went to Nathan's work to bring him some things and while we were there he came out to the car w/some shirts he wanted to try on Shyanne for a Valentine's gift. Well she was pretty tired because she had just gotten out of preschool and we had to run some errands so she was not in the mood to cooperate. As Nathan was holding the shirts up to her she said "Daddy can you hurry I don't want to be here all day"! Nathan and I were completely shocked and started chuckling (quietly) then Nathan asked if I had said that to her and I said no. So it seems like my almost 4 yr. old is turning into a 14 yr. old. If this is what I have to look forward to with a teenager heaven help us ;)

SNOW DAY

This is where we went sledding and had fun playing in the snow. We think it's called Maverick Mountain outside of Prescott.

Her first time
making a snow angel- not bad!

Shyanne absolutely loved playing in the snow as you can see. She loved sledding, but would cry whenever the snow kicked up in her face; so Nathan put her behind him and she was as happy as could be and would hurry up the mountain as fast as she could for another run!