Parenting 101- 3 Kids (5 yrs old, 3 yrs old, and 2 yrs old)

Unfortunately, about a week or so ago, we lost a member of our ward to cancer Sister Ethel Cornell. One of the ladies from church Jennifer that was close to her wanted to go to the viewing but didn't have anyone to watch the kids. So we volunteered... and got a little dose of Parenting 101: Summer Session B. (That was a joke to make it sound more like an official class.)

"You want me to lift you up?" haha! Anthony picked them both up while doing leg lifts!

The Morrow kids are Willis, Michelle, and Peggy Sue aged 5, 3, and 2 years. We thought sure, this will be a piece of cake. We'll serve some spaghetti-o's, watch a movie, and the kids will fall asleep early. Boy, were we crazy!

Peggy Sue with a dog treat

Michelle painted my nails and did a pretty good job for a 3 year old!

Anthony and Willis kept each other running by playing basketball outside, trying to learn how to play Battleship, and getting his sisters all excited and laughing. Michelle and I did each other's nails and I must say that for a 3 year old, she wasn't half bad. Thelma 'watched' Peggy Sue who dropped spaghetti-o's that needed to be picked up, was there to receive kisses (Oh My Word! cutest thing ever), and was fed about an entire bag of dog treats. Then the kids thought it was a great idea to see if all 3 of them could ride on Anthony's back (didn't work) or fit in the dog kennel (did work). Anthony was a little panicked when they decided go in there and I think Thelma was confused.

Us- after they left. So tired but it was a fun night!

All in all, it was a great but exhausting night. I think Anthony and I both need to train to be an Olympic athlete to keep up with small children. Kids can be challenging but the reward of sweet hugs and invites over for the next day made us feel well-appreciated. 

Nystrom/Church Wedding

I love my job as bridesmaid! Each of my friends holds a very special place in my heart and like I was there for Natalia, I was there for Melissa. I got the best job of all, getting the bride to relax, not stress but getting her to just enjoy the wedding day which I did very well. See images below.

The beautiful bride getting her nails done! I even talked her into the  DELUXE pedicure with a leg massage.

 Melissa was so calm and confident about the groom. He was great in her mind with no cause of worry or second thought. Never once did she waver about the choice she had made or the man she was set to marry.

We were practicing. ;) With the flower girl!

We had fun getting to play with the flower girl Trilby! I hope that is how you spell it. Her momma Joyce and I were bridesmaids along with Jodie. We all had fun helping Melissa get ready and seeing Joel's eyes light up from the front row when he saw her in her dress. 

We also got to see good friends from high school. Diana Nguyen's boyfriend and I bonded over the study of psychology while Brent, Jessica and I laughed at each other's jokes and all celebrated in the joy of Brian and Stephanie Dutton's little baby on the way. Aren't weddings just the greatest!?!

Melissa tossing the bouquet! I can't catch it anymore and I didn't even win the Anniversary dance... I guess 7 months of marriage doesn't hold a candle to the groom's parents at 40 years. They were sealed in the Manti Temple.

With Melissa's permission, I requested Anthony to wear something similar to our dress.

We had a long and busy weekend and my car has no AC so it was a rough ride back to Jacksonville but nevertheless, we made it home. Thelma was worn out too after we stopped on in Marianna to see Anthony's family. His older brother Ben had his girlfriend Nyka in town and we got to go down to the Mill Pond for a swim. Annie was at the pond too with her lab Tank. Watching the fearless Tank bolt into the water after tennis balls (when Tank wasn't sunning herself, of course), Thelma mustered the courage to jump in the water. Then with panic in her eyes showed Anthony how quickly she doubted her brave decision. haha.

It was quite a fun time. Now back to the grind. Did I mention that Anthony starts his new job next Monday? That's right, he's giving Short Sale Negotiations a try for Bank of America. My husband with a Film and English Degree never ceases to amaze me.