Cavin's Frenectomy

In February Cavin had to have his frenulum removed. He had a very thick/strong frenulum which was causing his front two teeth to continue to separate after braces and so his orthodontist felt it was necessary to have it removed if he wanted to be able to control the gap. Cavin typically is our odd one who has random medical things, so this was not really news to us. On February 8th he had the procedure done.

He is a pretty tough kid, so he recovered very quickly even though they ended up putting in a lot more stitches than they had planned. 

We are praying he is done with medical things for a while! 

Rockets Game!

Deacon wanted to go to a Rockets game and we were grateful to have Ragnar's coworker get us tickets to a suite with food. It was a lot of fun to just be together as a family and enjoy a night out.

The kids stuffed themselves with endless food and the Rockets showed up and won by almost 30 points!

A Mini Trip To Arkansas!

For Christmas we gifted the kids different experience's. Channing really wanted to attend her cousin's baptism. We were able to use miles for flights and she and I took a few day trip to Arkansas!

The flight was short and sweet and we had a nice time chatting and playing "Trash". The flight was so short we didn't even get to finish the game. 

They looked beautiful in their dresses! 

Channing led the music for their baptism and did a great job. I witnessed Kate's baptism and helped her change and get ready afterward.

They were so excited to be baptized and both girls are always joyful and excited about life! 

After the sweet baptism, Liam was ordained a teacher in the priesthood. 

He was lucky to have both grandfathers there. 

I was so glad I got to spend time with my sisters and family and that Channing and I had fun together. 

Channing got to spend time with her cousins and is always so helpful with them. 

Grayson adores Channing and they had fun playing! 

Grandma Speers got Channing a nice big bag of Takis for the weekend and she was excited about that! 

It was a short trip, but a fun little family getaway. I was happy to have Channing tag along and to be there for my nieces and nephews special events. I am grateful to have them in our lives. 

Les Miserables

For Christmas we got Ella tickets to Les Miserables who performed at the Hobby Center. She and Ragnar got to go together for a daddy/daughter date night. They went to eat at Texas Roadhouse as Ella loves rolls there and then drove downtown to the show! 

I was jealous I couldn't join them, but so happy they had a fun night together!

Ella said she loved it and cried through several parts which is saying a lot for her!! I'm glad they were able to make that memory. 

Winter Ball

Our ward hosted a Winter Ball this past weekend. The dance was for everyone in the 16+ classes. Although Cavin is not technically 16 yet, he is now in the class and they invited all the boys to ask someone. He was happy to ask and asked his friend Maddie M. Ella's friend Will L. also asked her, so I was grateful they both had someone to go with. 

Ella and her friends Aspen, Katelyn, and Madison helped paint this cool winter wonderland backdrop!

Will and Ella

Dazzling in blues!

Ella said the dance was really fun. It helps when you know so many of the people there!

This was the group of seniors! 

Cavin doesn't have his license yet since he isn't 16 quite yet, so I had the privilege of chauffeuring him and his friends around all evening :)

Cavin and Maddie looking sleak in black!

She had some pretty tall heels on, so he didn't look quite so tall ;)

The cute girls Audrey, Maddie, Hailey, and Sydney

The handsome boys Cavin, Ikeke, Joaquin, and Cody. 

Cavin was nice enough to take a picture with his mom! 

We hosted Italiano's catering at our house after pictures, then they went to the dance, and an after party at Joaquins. It was a fun, packed first date for Cavin! I hope the first of many! 

Cavin is Officially a Priest

On January 7, 2024 Cavin was ordained by Ragnar as a priest in the Aaronic priesthood. He can now baptize and bless the sacrament. He is 6'2 and 200 pounds, so everyone assumes he has been a priest all this time, but now he can officially say yes! Especially when we go to the temple and they ask if he wants to assist in baptizing because he looks so old they assume he is old enough to, now he can!

He is a good kid and we are proud of his desire to follow Christ. We are grateful also that my dad could join us on this special day. 

Starting Off The Year Donating!

Channing wanted to get her hair cut to start the year off. As I took her in, her hair was so long that where she wanted it to be cut to, it could be donated. So, yet again she donated her beautiful hair!

She is brave and her hair grows quickly. 

Our favorite Miss Jen cut it again! I think this is her 3rd year in a row donating!

I always love her longer hair, but she likes it shorter. It is nice and fresh to start the new year!