Happy to be a Mom!

I love this thought from President David O. McKay

"She, who can paint a masterpiece or write a book that will influence millions -- deserves the admiration and the plaudits of man. But she who rears a family of beautiful sons and daughters, whose influence will be felt through generations to come, long after paintings have faded, and books have been destroyed she deserves the highest honor that man can give, and the choicest blessings of God. In her high duty and service to humanity, she is co-partner with the Creator himself."


Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Conference Weekend


Besides going to the Tongan Dance with Darlene and all the Smith's, Devin's family was in town. So Saturday morning we spent up at the Solitude Condo with the Wagstaffs. The excitement of the weekend was welcoming Chase Home from his mission. Chase served in Fort Worth Texas which is the same mission as my brother Peter. They never actually met, but Chase told me that he spoke to Peter's trainer just days before and had a report that Peter was doing great, not good, but great!


Grandpa Wagstaff, and his brother Uncle Denny
Nana with Spencer and Kaybree
Wagstaff group, Aunt Alyce-doing dishes, and then Britany, Jeremy, Threse, and Drew
Devin and Jocelyn
Naomi, Marianne and Recently RM Chase

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Tongan Dance


For my sister's Darlene's birthday, my parents came down from Idaho and all of us went to Tongan Church dance. These happen twice a year. We all got to dress up which is always fun. They also had presentations from the different Tongan wards.
Naomi (26), Darlene (24), Katie-Anne (17


Saturday, October 9, 2010

Ultimate Frisbee

I have had a lot of fun making Zucchini bread lately.

Devin Playing Ultimate Frisbee


Marianne and Spencer playing on the floor





Visiting Grandma Zoom







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We went up to Grandma Zoom's house in Magna for Dinner a few weeks agol. Grandma Hansen came up as well. It was great to see them.

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So I copied my friend Elise's Mail Organizer. I thought it was a great Idea. I have File Me, Use Me, Pay Me, Mail Me. I like it.

Monday, October 4, 2010

Job Offer! Singapore!

Last Wednesday (September 29) Devin recieved a job offer at a great Law Firm calledO'Melveny and Myers in Singapore as an Associate Business Attorney.

We are so excited. This is going to be an amazing opportunity/adventure for Devin and our family. Devin and I have prayed, fasted, and went to the Temple and we both feel that this is what the Lord wants us to do. We are a little nervous about it but are grateful for Personal Revelation.

Things we know:
*Moving in Fall of 2011 (probably September) - We have a moving allowance and will plan to ship some of our things
*Devin will be taking the California bar before we leave in July
*We will plan to come home each Christmas and Summer
* We will of course be taking Marianne and Spencer with us. They won't be able to stay with their grandparents while we are gone :)- but thanks for offering.
*The main language is English, but they also speak Mandarin, and Malaysian. Devin is currently taking Mandarin 101 in hopes to have a foundation in the language.
*Singapore is one of the Cleanest cities in the world and has very low crime rate.
*1st World Country with a rather high cost of living
*The Republic of Singapore, the second smallest country in Asia, consists of Singapore Island and several smaller adjacent islets. Situated in the Indian Ocean off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, Singapore has an area of 693 sq km (268 sq mi). Just for perspective Rhode Island is 1200 sq miles.
*YES We will love to have YOU come and visit and stay with us! So start planning your trip

Devin has worked very very hard to find a job and we feel very blessed by the Lord, and we are striving to do all that we can to show our gratitude and "live in thanksgiving daily". We will write more about this as we get more information.





Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Labor Day and Spider Man

Spider Man joined our family.


Labor Day weekend one of my best friends Heidi and her husband Danny came down and we had a nice bar-b-que in the park.






The Whole group. I love the plate on Darlene's Head

Marianne enjoying the evening

The MEN cooking the Food

Playing on the Slide

Back to Provo

Naomi made a mother daughter matching outfits complete with cute detail Yo-Yo's on Marianne's headband, shirt and both skirts.






I'm so in love with this little girl, so cute.

Marianne with Aunt Darlene

Playing on the swings in the park with Daddy.


Devin's Mission Companion Kevin Abbot and his wife Rachel came over. There son Benjamin was born the same day as Marianne


Cute Girl

We are really enjoying being back in our cute house. Spencer got a toddler bed, which has been great. He hasn't fallen out of it once, he does climb out of it and nap time has been a little bit of a struggle, but overall it been great.

Monday, September 27, 2010

August at the Park

Spending an evening in the park in Sacramento in August just before we came back to Provo.