A Sunday Six by the FOUR of US!

Today I decided to make this Sunday Six a FAMILY affair...this is what made us smile this week:

1. UNO - When one of us is on restriction...all of us are on restriction. So therefore we played A LOT of games this weekend. Uno, Sorry, Pass the Pigs (which Brent has NEVER won), Clue and Apples to Apples were among the plethora of games.

2. Mom verses Son Basketball - Gavin needed to get out of the house for a bit so he and I went to the park and played some one-on-one. Being seen at the park with your mom is punishment enough!

3. Grant's Birthday - Yesterday was Grant's 10th birthday...double digits! We were able to spend the evening at the ball park with the entire family, plus the Homer's, for some baseball and fun!

4. Exercise - This week the kids weighed themselves. Gavin...10 years old, 5 feet 2.5 inches, weighed in at 102.2. Savanna...almost 9 years old, at 4 feet 8 inches, weighed in at 72.6. Gavin decided that he only wanted to weigh 100 lbs so he has been exercising ever since. Brent and I are thankful for our gym membership, with all the old people in town, which is keeping us in shape. We each have set goals to get back to how we looked when we met. Just a few pounds each will do it! :)

5. The Scriptures - This week for FHE we each shared our favorite scripture and then explained why it is our favorite. I am thankful for kids who love to read the scriptures each night before bed and who NEVER let us forget.

6. (by Brent) I told Kam I would take the last one so here I go with a lot into one. My new job at Alsco has been fun, challenging, nerve wracking, and way different than anything I have ever done! I am a big fan of everybody I work with. It's a good company with many people wanting me to succeed and willing to help out as much as they can. It's fun to have Russ there. It's always fun to work with somebody you know. He has been helpful to me in many ways and is willing to help at a moments notice. I am hopeful that I will do good at this job, though I feel it may take a while. I enjoy talking to the people just wish I had a better idea of what I'm talking about. I'm the guy right now who has no fear walking in any door to talk about who I am and tell you what our company has to offer or try to get you to buy more from us, but please don't ask a lot of questions because chances are you may not get anything but a smile back and a "let me check on that for you"! I don't think many people before me have been successful at this position so in a way I wonder, but I am very grateful to be working and will apply myself in every way possible to be the one who does succeed.
This last week I have decided to be more direct in my prayers. Not be afraid to ask for specific things. This is a bit of a challenge for me because I just fall short in so many ways, so asking for anything more than what I do, I feel isn't right. Nonetheless I have been praying more and asking for more. I make it a point to pray before I go out and see people for the day. It may seem like a funny thing to do but I feel at ease when I do. I am grateful for the knowledge I have of a Father in Heaven who is always waiting to listen and help when called upon.
I love my wife and my family! What a blessing they are and will continue to be in my life. They make me want to be better. Kami is wonderful to me and she shows it in her actions everyday! The scriptures speak of miracles and I know without a doubt that a miracle took place in my life the very day I met Kami and a, short, few weeks later a loving Father answered a humble prayer and let me know that she was the ONE!
Thanks to all of you who love us and are a part of our lives. Thanks for prayers that are said on our behalf and know we love you as well.