Tender Mercies

I have always had a strong testimony of church callings. I feel like we are called to serve where we can learn the most! I have also seen the blessings of visiting teaching callings. It would be easy for the Relief Society presidency to throw together a random list of who visits who but I know that these woman are divinely inspired when making these assignments. Unfortunately I haven't been visited by visiting teachers in probably almost 2 years.... but today I was awarded a tender little mercy, I met my new visiting teacher today at church and in addition to her introducing herself and making plans to visit me (YAY!!!!) I then learned through talking to her that she is a nurse on the St. Luke's mother-baby floor! What are the odds that I'd get the woman in the ward with my dream job as a visiting teacher! So even though working as a nurse is pretty low on my priority list right now... Im just having way too much fun with Parker at home, it is still nice to know that I will have a friend who can be a resource or just some one I can relate to in the future. Neat neat!

On the subject of callings, I love my new calling! Primary is so much fun, even though I'm the secretary and have lots of busy work to run around to on Sundays. Kids have the best testimonies. I love to hear their answers during sharing time and listen to them give their talks and scriptures and sing all of my favorite primary songs. Last Sunday, me and the 2nd counselor turned to each other after the kids finished singing the song Child's Prayer and we both had tears streaming down our cheeks. The Spirit is so strong in that room full of kids! I also love the women in the presidency and think this is going to be a great learning opportunity for me.

Tyler is loving scouts. He has been building rockets and all of this fun crazy stuff and I think it is a perfect calling for him right now. He gets to be a kid again! Then he comes home and shows Parker and I what he taught the scouts. He also spoke in Sacrament meeting today and did an amazing job! I am lucky to have such a great husband who knows how to have fun and be a spiritual leader as well.

Now if we could just get Parker to stay in nursery we'd be set. He did sit through the entire Sacrament meeting today though which was so nice for a change!

Three Years!!

Yesterday was our third anniversary!! And such a happy and wonderful three years it has been- not to mention a fast three years it has been. Time flies when you're loving life! I am very grateful for my wonderful husband. He keeps me sane even when Im on the very brink of total insanity... ha ha an almost 2 year old and two crazy puppies can do that to you. But I consider myself so darn lucky because not only do I have an amazing, fun-loving husband who would do anything for me, I have a little boy at home with me all day that is exactly like him- personality, looks, etc- so I've got double the love. I'm so happy I get to spend eternity with my wonderful hubby. Love you Babe!

Ok enough of the mushy stuff- we wanted to celebrate by doing some sealings at the temple but the only session they had was at 8 which was too late for Parker with Grandma, so we went and saw Alice in Wonderland... I'm not recommending it- it was just plain weird and we are a little sad that the first movie we've seen in the theater in a very long time was that one but we still had lots of fun. And we made up for it by going to Lock Stock and Barrel for dinner. Best prime rib and lobster I have ever eaten and we spent all of dinner laughing. Anyway, being married is great!

In other news, only a week and a half left til we find out what baby #2 is so if you want to guess do it before April 5th. I am the most impatient person ever! With Parker I just knew I was having a boy and this time I have no idea so it's driving my crazy and I can't wait!

His Bite is Worse than his Quack

Good thing I have two hunting dogs because I have a new little enemy! Here's the story:

The last couple of days have been beautiful- sunny skies and 55* weather! We love it! Anyway, since it has been such nice weather, Parker and I have been going on bike rides again. There are some cute little walking/bike paths and duck ponds across the street that we like to ride on. The other day we stopped to look at the ducks and Parker got very excited when all the ducks came out of the pond and waddled up to our bike. So today I thought it would be fun to bring some bread to feed them... Chelsea and Peyton decided to join us so we stopped, unloaded the boys and started tossing bread to the beasts... I mean ducks... who then turned into beasts fighting over the bread and coming a little too close for comfort. The boys thought it was great and kept chucking the bread to the ravenous monsters, Chelsea and I were getting a little nervous. I had a hot dog bun in my hand so I tore a piece off and handed it to Parker to throw, in the meantime I had taken my eyes off of the big male duck right in front of me. In that second the duck pounced grabbing a huge chunk of the bun. It startled me but I swung at it and it fluttered off a ways... not a minute later the same duck attacked again. This time he wasn't so smooth and rather than grabbing the bun he bit down on my finger! Now for not having any teeth, a duck bite hurts! I just about kicked the duck back into the pond and decided to stick to bike riding for a while.

Good Luck Elder Pooley

Tyler's brother Jay heads off to the MTC this week. He will be serving his mission in Porto Allegre, Brazil. We are so excited for him and can't wait to read his letters about the work he does in Brazil. He is going to bring the gospel to so many people and we are so proud of him. Good luck Elder Pooley! We'll miss you!