"Oh, SWEET!"

This week has been a busy one and there is still so much happening that I couldn't wait until Sunday to add a posting. On Monday, Cameron shared a report on the Liberty Bell. He stood next to his teacher and shared with his class the different facts and stories he learned about it. I had forgotten all about the story he decided to share. It involved hiding the bells (in haystacks and manure)from the British, who wanted to melt them down to use for their cannons!




Veteran's Day was an emotional one. The fifth graders at Three Falls Elementary school provided a wonderful program with spoken word and music. They also showed photographs of men and women in our armed forces, set to music. I thought of my brother Quinn and of the service he gave. I could feel how much I miss him. I also felt great appreciation for the freedoms I enjoy as an American citizen. I thank God for my country and those who have made our freedom possible.





Kristi sang beautifully and I enjoyed the songs of liberty and freedom she and her classmates shared. After the program, the veterans in the audience were invited to sign their names on a decorated bulletin board in the school's hallway.




After school, Cameron showed me his VERY loose tooth. It was his FIRST loose tooth. I took this picture and then, SECONDS later he had it out! He was so excited and then began asking all kinds of questions about the tooth fairy.





Wednesday evening, Sadie represented our ward in the Hurricane Stake Speech Contest. It was a night of Patriotism. On the Liberty Bell are imprinted the words "Proclaim Liberty Throughout the Land, to all the inhabitants thereof!" (Leviticus 25:10) This was also the theme of the speech contest. Sadie titled her speech "The Flag," and represented our ward well. She didn't look nervous and spoke clearly and confidently. There were ten contestants and again, I was reminded of the sweet blessings I enjoy in my land America.



"Sweet" is a word Cameron uses a lot. When he woke the next morning, he found the Tooth Fairy had left him $1. (SWEET) After a little while, he said that he wished he had been at Grandma's house, because Cari told him the Tooth Fairy left her $5 once, when she was at Grandma's.



Today is Cameron's birthday. It has been a "sweet" day for him. I heard him say, "SSWWEEEEEET!!!," a few times. He helped frost his cake; the Tigers won their football game and are going to state; he got some cards (and money) in the mail for his birthday; and the LEGO Helicopter building toy he received was "sweet" too. He has had an enjoyable day. His teacher told him she was not going to be at school for his birthday. Cameron asked her if they could wait to celebrate it on Monday when she returned. He didn't want to miss doing the birthday dance with her. So, on Monday, Cameron will be celebrating his birthday again with his school class . . ."sweet!!!"