Guess who?...

A couple weeks ago I got this piano book out to show a friend and low and behold we woke up this morning and Anson sat down on the bench, opened the book and began to teach himself how to play-totally AWESOME! It's a very beginner book that just teaches how to position right and left hands from middle C. Nonetheless, he got through most of the book before church then came home from church and finished then went through it again. It was amazing! This kid has mad skills teaching himself how to do things with hardly any assistance from adults, ie. the computer, riding his bike, and now the piano. Now I'm not saying he's a savant or anything, just a smart little whipper-snapper that makes me proud! I'd post the video of him playing but I don't know how so you just get the still pics...

...and counting...

ONE WEEK DOWN, that's all I'm gonna say...!

Of extreme importance...

On Saturday 11 September 2010 Anson James Bishop was baptized and confirmed a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints by his father, Barrett James Bishop. And oh, what a day it was! Since Barrett wasn't around the weekend before for the stake baptism we had our own private service of sorts. Many friends and family members participated, encouraged and shared in Anson's glowing spirit! Thank you to those in attendance-we loved having you near. For those of you who couldn't make it, this is what you missed: Anson's primary teacher, Sister Bauer, and the bishopric sharing some thoughts and experiences involving Anson that brought a whole new level of warmth to the meeting and made me really weepy and then Anson, as he's coming down the steps into the font saying,"wow, it's warm water", another step, and then,"oh, the underpants are wet"! After we assured him it was okay for everything to be wet it all went better than I expected-he did awesome! Didn't even try to swim around or dive. After the baptism Eden and Grandma Wood sang a sweet primary song "When Jesus Christ was Baptized" (inwhich Eden sang really well the first 2 lines, then Gma Wood did the rest) and then the confirmation by Barrett and then Anson shook everyone's hand and when he got to the Bishop he said, "thanks for saving my life". How cute is that?
Unfortunately as with many of life's more important and meaningful opportunities I did not take any pictures-luckily my dear husband steps in from time to time and gets a couple of real good ones...Anson (singing) and ironing his white shirt and Anson and Dad pre baptism.





Way to go, Anson! We could not be more proud of you and the way you live your earthly existance. WE are so blessed to have YOU in our home- Hope you know how much your sister and brothers (and parents) love you and look up to you. You've come such a long way in your interactions and involvement with us-thank you for your patience and smiles!

This is gonna take a while

This is just for the record. Pictures that fill my eyes to the brim with tears, both happy and sad. Barrett with the kids just before jumping in the truck to head to the airport...








Nice tire in the background, right? What were we thinking..?..

And then after our hasty arrival at the airport we found a slightly secluded area for some good-bye hugs and final words of wisdom and a little pinball...I refuse to post the pic of my red, puffy, ugly-cry eyes so this is what you get.




Daddy and Bo


I'm not quite sure who's consoling who here but isn't it cute?


Daddy and Eden


One final SMOOCH!

Luckily we were running just a little behind schedule so our farewell was abrupt and then he was gone...I could've rushed down the escalator and out the doors but the kids wanted to stop and play on the video games/rides downstairs-uuugghhhh...cursed machines! Even with no money they insisted on sitting for a few minutes. What could I do but oblige?


And now, to tell you the truth I'm ending this. It is taking a ridiculously long time to upload the pictures on here. I've been away too long-any ideas? pointers/suggestions?

I've forgotten...

It has been 15 months. Fifteen months, my friends, since we've graced you with our family happenings. The guilt is about enough to do me in and so I'm gonna give it another shot. Seeing as how I have next to nothing to show for the past year and a half and knowing that the upcoming year will be one worth remembering (for future laughs, I hope) we begin anew...I should've started this hours ago but I'd forgotten how to change and rearrange and add and delete, etc, etc. Sooooooo tomorrow will bring new pictures and such. For now my empty king size bed is beckoning and with the Run for Autism Awareness in the morning I need all the rest I can squeeze in. And did I mention that I'll be walking and not jogging this year-I'm outta control, out of shape so we'll be doing a family stroll of sorts. All for a great cause so it's alright with me!

I'll be in touch, sooner than later