A special visitor to Jack's class

We kept it a surprise having the turkey coming to visit. Grandpa Beck called a few days earlier asking if I thought Jack would like a turkey to visit their class. They've been raising it at the garden since it was a baby. I knew Jack would love it; so we conjured up a plan with the teacher to surprise the kids.

Their faces say it all.

Its a beautiful and very well behaved turkey. He even gobbled, pooped, and spreaded his feathers for us.

The kids asked lots of questions and wondered if the turkey had a name. The kids said they like the name Mark. Grandpa was so good to answer all their questions. Below he is showing how you can tell the turkey is a boy, he's got the hanging piece of skin over his beak, a beard on his feathers in the front, and he's prettier than the females.

Mack kept a safe distance.

Jack was pretty proud to have his Grandpa, Mom, brothers, and turkey visit his class.

I think it was something all the kids will never forget.


HAPPY THANKSGIVING WEEK!

It was a warm evening and we were all anxious to get outside. Ryan suggested we go hit around some balls on the putting green at the golf course. Of course, I couldn't miss out on the opportunity to take pictures. Ry has bought each of the boys their own golf clubs and golf bags. One man asked if we were having a minature PGA golf tour. I'd have to say Ry won.

Pro golfers in the making.

It was Mack's first time going. He had so much fun setting up the ball and hitting it in the hole. He also loved carrying around his golf bag that is the same size as he is.

Mack has the cutest little putter to use, but he decided he need to change things up and use a big one. Ry spent some time working with Jack on his technique. Nate is a natural and did great, but he got frustrated a few times and thought holding the club closer to the base would help him with his aim. It was quite a joy to watch and just click away. It will be fun to watch the boys progress and get better.

On a sunny Sunday afternoon . . .

We met up with Aunt Jana for family pictures. After she headed off to make her flight I got to have fun taking a few pictures myself.

Jack is pretending Nate's leg is a guitar.

The end.

True beauty

The young women asked me to take pictures of them during their activity last week. They had their hair and make-up done and then I got to photograph them in all their beauty. My favorite part was taking the pictures and playing with them. As I took each photo and made it black and white and added a little shadows here and a few highlights there it was amazing to see how each girl's beauty was brought out. They each have such beautiful features and unique characteristics different from the other. If only every daughter of God could view themselves as truly beautiful and feel completely comfortable in their own skin. This picture is of Melanie who is our Bishop's daughter. She gave a talk in church last week and amazed me. She has such a strong testimony and her beauty radiates from the inside out. I love this picture I got of her. I hope to have a daughter just like her someday.