Ashlee's Fall Pictures

It is nice to have a sister as a photographer. Here are Ashlee's fall pictures that Haley took while we were in Utah.

Sadie's New Baby

The kitten (right now named Monster for various reasons) loves Sadie. He follows her around, plays with her, and loves to lay by her. Sadie thinks she is personally responsible for the kitty. At night when we go to bed and kitty is in his kennel, if he makes a peep, Sadie will jump off the bed and go check on him. It is really cute.

Lost and then Found

Meet our new kitten. (Un-named right now) Tonight I closed at the bank and this little guy was found by my boss' daughter in a parking lot. Those of you who know me know that of course, I couldn't leave him there, so he came home with me in a bankers box. He is so cute. Names anyone???

Honor Choir Concert

Ashlee and her Grandma Black

Ashlee and her Dad

Rachel White, Ashlee, and Andrew White
Ashlee's first high school choir concert was in October. She was nominated by her middle school choir teacher to be part of the high school honor choir. She was glad that her Dad and Grandma came to watch. The concert was great!!

Sweet Little Voice

In a few weeks I am going to be released as Primary Chorister. It is just too much for me with teaching seminary and trying to keep up with all my classes and Ashlee. On Sunday I was reminded of why I love to teach Primary music as we were practicing our program. I have asked this sweet boy, Colin, to sing a solo in the program. He is only 5 but I have noticed this year that he really has a gift for singing. He learns and remembers the songs quickly and he sings on key which is rare at the age of 5. During the practice the kids started getting antsy as they do, and then it was time for Colin to sing. He got up to the microphone and sang "When I'm Baptized" (I like to look for rainbows) Immediately the spirit was so strong. The kids went silent immediately and there was not a dry eye in the room, including mine as a sobbed like a baby. It is times like this, when these sweet children sing and bring the spirit into the room, that I remember how much I love my calling. I am grateful that I have had the opportunity in so many wards to teach music to the children and to feel of their sweet spirits.

A Lesson In Modesty

After the homecoming dance Ashlee told me that there were only 4 other girls at the homecoming dance who wore dresses that had sleeves, or were not strapless. (those girls were all members of the church) It is hard to be different and it is especially hard to find a dress that is modest in this day and age. Now of course I thought she was beautiful cuz I am the Mom and she is my pride and joy, but she was surprised at all the compliments that she got from other kids at the dance especially some of the boys. She said that one of the boys told her she looked like a princess and several of them said she was gorgeous. What a wonderful lesson in modesty. She followed the prophets council and dressed modest and while she stood out from everyone else, she stood out for a great reason. She was different and that made her even more beautiful!

First Homecoming Dance

Ashlee went to her first homecoming dance tonight. She looked so cute and yes again I am feeling old. I fussed all over her until she wouldn't let me fix another piece of her hair. I told her that this is an exciting time for Mom's too and that I only had one daughter to dress up and send on dances. She would barely let me take pictures but I did get some. I even got out of the car and took some with her and her friends, until she texted me and told me to go home. :( Watch out, next year I will chaparone, Ashlee!! This is James McBee, a boy in our ward. He asked her to go with him as friends and they met up with a group of friends at the dance.