Education Nation & Baby Cub

KK-

Last week NBC News presented Education Nation. Watch this video to see Baby Cub's appearance in Education Nation.

You only have to watch the first 4 minutes.... the rest is interesting as well, but doesn't feature Baby Cub. (To be exact go to 2:55 to see him fast).

Here is the back story:

Lately, the U of W has asked Baby Cub to participate in a few research studies. We were willing for him to participate because we take the money from the studies and put it into a college fund for him.

One morning, U of W called and asked if they could film Baby Cub. They said that a professor was having her work highlighted during Education Nation on NBC News. I didn't really hear what the research was about because I was excited about getting my cute baby on the news. Later I thought "I should have listened to make sure I agree with the research that will be presented." Oh well, it was too late.

We went to the Lab and the professor glanced at Baby Cub and asked if he was the toddler or the baby that they wanted to film. I said "He is the baby, just the size of a toddler. If that is a problem we are not offended." It was not a problem, so they filmed Baby Cub playing with toys and his mommy. They paid us $20 and said they would let us know if he made the cut.

Obviously he made the cut. Doesn't he look so cute? Big D thinks the appearance was worth way more than $20.

-Miss T

Lady A is official!

Miss T,

Lady A is officially our Sister-in-law and I am thrilled about it.

I'm so impressed with how you managed the weekend. Two boys in Boise with you and no husband (but a Miga and Papa here and there to help you out). Wedding decorations to coordinate and place without the help of me who happened to be the one to commit to it in the first place. Out-of-towners and many relatives to entertain and prevent from heat-stroke at the rehearsal dinner. You did wonderful things to make this weekend wedding a success. Clearly this was meant to be in a magazine.


I just think this picture is perfection.

What a delight to see you. And to see our happy happy happy brother, and our lovely Lady A.

I think you have some entertaining details you could add to the story of this weekend. Any one agree that they need to be shared?

Love, KK

Women's Celebration (Where were you?)

KK-


On Saturday it was the Women's Fitness Celebration - where were you? Oh, that is right, you got your "dream" job at the MTC and have to work on weekends.  Well, we missed you and your Texas roomie terribly.   


This year we sported the green shirts since we registered so early for the race.  We had a pretty good group and we rocked it out at the starting line.  The new members to our crew wondered why we signed up for the "competitive" run & walk waves of the race.  We explained to them, that this race is not that competitive to us but those waves start the race first.  This way we finish the race sooner and get to the food faster.  The food and after-party is one of the best parts (especially for those who don't particularly like to run - ME!). 


This year Grandma Katie stayed at the party to receive a rose as one of the Over 70 year old participants.  She was lucky enough to have all 5 of her daughters walk the race with her this year.


It was fun, but definitely not the same without you.  Will you be there next year?  


-Miss T

Simplicity

Recently I started reading Daughters in My Kingdom, a new church book.  There was a quote from Sister Belle S. Spafford, the ninth Relief Society general president that touched my soul.

"The average woman today, I believe, would do well to appraise her interests, evaluate the activities in which she is engaged, and then take steps to simplify her life, putting things of first importance first, placing emphasis where the rewards will be greatest and most enduring, and ridding herself of the less rewarding activities."

I felt in my heart that right now being a mother to my young children is the most important thing in my life.  There are times that I wish I could be dancing professionally, or be pursuing a career or many other things.  But raising these two boys is such a special experience, that all those other desires will just have to wait.  My boys are going to grow up to fast.

I have also finished reading a book recommended by a wonderful friend, Simplicity Parenting.  The book has inspired me to simplify my life and preserve childhood for my boys.  I don't want them to grow up to too fast.  I want to choose to keep life simple and beautiful.

-Miss T

Well what do you know, I'm engaged!

Dear Married Miss T-

Well what do you know, I'm going to join the married club! Mr. P proposed and I just went and said YES!

Would you like to hear the story and see pictures? I thought so.

The other evening Mr. P picked me up for a date. That's always fun. He drove me to his house and asked "Do you wonder what we're doing at my house?" Why, yes I did wonder. We went through the gate to his backyard and I was transported to HAWAII! Flowers, grass strands, tiki torches, and SAND! Lilting Hawaiian music played in the background as we stepped up to the back deck and I saw the romantic table for two set up. The ambiance of the deck was incredible. I wish you could see the light coming out of the canoe. And the Hawaiian chocolates on the table. And the BYU lei Paul was wearing. And the hibiscus leis strung all around the perimeters of the ceiling. It was awesome. Perfectly romantic.

But thankfully Mr. P also knows I can only handle so much romance at a time, so he included some elements of humor. Our servers were as authentic Hawaiian as you can get in Provo:
The photographer just so happened to be my beloved Tere-z, and the surprise of seeing her just sent me into fits of giggles.
And then Mr. P said some lovely things, got down on his knee, and asked me to marry him. I went ahead and said YES and now I'm engaged.

So, get ready Destination Wedding here we come. A December wedding in Hawaii--I love it! And I hope you do too.

Love,
Engaged Kk

Hair Color

KK-


Here is a conversation I had with T Bear the other morning. 


T Bear: "Why does Colt always have red hair?"


Miss T: "Colt just has red hair, just like you always have brown hair. People have different colors of hair. What color is Baby Cub's hair?


T Bear: "Baby Cub has light brown hair and I have brown hair."


Miss T: "Yes.  Some people have brown, blonde, red or black hair."


T Bear: "Or green hair.  Poppa has gray or white colorish hair."


I finally realize that this is a great "teaching moment." Miss T: "Yes. People have different colors of hair, eyes, and skin.  But no matter what color, Heavenly Father loves everyone."


T Bear: "GO COUGARS!"


Well, I am teaching him something.  Just not sure what it is exactly.

-Miss T

Toe-tally Worth it

Miss Beautiful toes T-

In the past I have heard you mention a time or two when you have gone to get a pedicure. In all honesty, I sort of thought, "Well that's a splurge that I'm not sure is worth the money."

This last time I saw you in Utah though, I saw your toes and they looked great. I was jealous. So early the next morning, before I saw you at the reunion I pulled out my nail polish so I wouldn't have to be quite so embarrassed at my naked toes.

This past weekend I went to KC's bridal shower in Texas, and it just so happened that her mother splurged and gifted us pedicures!! I am hooked. A pedicure is TOE-TALLY WORTH IT! See for yourself:

My pedicurist was named Julie, and she is an artist. The flowers on my toes are incredible! It's just fun for me to look at my toes now. It's amazing how something as unflattering as feet can suddenly become fun to look at with a little pedicure action.

If you haven't ever treated yourself (or haven't in a long time) to a pedicure, set a goal and plan the reward to be a pedicure. It's worth it.

Love, Pretty toes KK