Kids say the cutest things

Last Wednesday night Jay had a concert at school. We decided that Madelyn was getting old enough to attend so she tagged along with us while Kaelyn went to a friends house. Before the concert Jay was running through a few numbers with the choir and orchestra. Madelyn decided that it was fun to stand on the conductor's podium with her dad so since it was a run through I didn't think it would be a huge distraction to let her be up on the stage. It was so fun to see her stand by Jay as he was waving his arms and conducting the music. After one of the songs was over and all of the students were quietly waiting for their next set of instructions in the loudest yet cutest little girl voice Madelyn looked up at her daddy and said, "Daddy, I have to go potty!" It was so cute! She was waiting so patiently for the right moment to ask.

Maddy's Special Day!

Madelyn has been asking Jay and I if she could go to the temple for a few months now. Every time someone would say "Temple" Madelyn would instantly ask if she could visit the temple. We haven't found the time to take her (it is usually almost her bedtime after lessons and dinner and Jay has been busy with choir events almost every Saturday these past few months). A few weeks however Madelyn's wish came true. Here are some pictures of our visit.

My mission companion Kiera and her new hubby coming out of the temple.Maddy running up and down the hill on temple grounds. This was the highlight of her trip. The hill and the fountains in the lobby area.

Another mission companion, Becky (in black and white dress) and an old BYU neighbor who was also attending the wedding.

Madelyn and I in front of the temple sign. What a fun day!

My Singing Princess!

Today Madelyn decided she was going to dress up in one of her princess dresses and serenade each of my voice students as they waited for their lesson with "Once Upon a Dream". A voice student would come into the house, she would sing her song and then take a nice bow at the end. She listens to these people sing in her house 2 hours a day. I could only guess she wanted to join the singing party! She has asked me for a lesson before. So cute! (The picture is of her a few weeks ago. I was teaching lessons when she was doing this and heard about it from Grandma and Jay)

Stephanie Waite's Shower

Hey Everyone that knows Stephanie. Someone is throwing a shower for her baby boy (Morgan Noble Waite) that is due very soon. The shower is on March 28th here in Vegas. If any of you are interested in going in on a gift together let me know. You can email me at meganldougherty@gmail.com. So exciting!

Bathtime hairdo's

I remember when I was a little girl this was one of my favorite things to do in the tub; so every so often I relive my childhood through playing hairdresser with my girls. Fun times! Madelyn's hair is getting so long I don't know how much longer we are going to get it to stand straight up.

Out of the Mouth of my babe!

A few days ago I went in to get Maddy out of her bed to get dressed for the day and the first words out of her mouth were "Jesus is coming today". The thought crossed my mind upon hearing these profound words - Am I ready for Him to come?

Happy Birthday Kaelyn!

Two days ago Kaelyn turned one! I can't believe how fast this year has gone! What a wonderful addition she has been to our family. She is our adventurer going and doing things that Maddy never did at her age (her favorite place to hang out is in the bathroom cupboard). She has such a loving and gentle spirit. She is almost always smiling! Her newest thing is giving kisses on the mouth and shaking and nodding her head to questions we ask her. She absolutely loves her sister Maddy (and most of the time the feeling is mutual). This chair she is sitting on was one of Madelyn's Christmas presents, but she has claimed it as hers and is so proud of herself when she sits in it. I love you Kaelyn! Thank you for always making your family smile!