So, Logan is my collector.  He loves bugs and animals.  He has 2 fish and a frog that Santa brought him... he wanted a rabbit or hamster, but we thought we'd try him out on something smaller.  And for a while he has had a giant container of snails and he regularly changes out the dirt and gives them things to eat.  He had a beetle collection he was starting, but we made him keep them outside because they got loose.

So, today I'm on the computer and Logan comes in with something in his hand and brings it right next to my face and says, "Can I keep this?"  I look up and he's caught a baby bird inside a clear container!  I screamed because I was startled to have a live bird in the house so close to my face with only a paper plate and a 7 yr. old hand keeping it from getting out.  Lol.  I made him dump it outside but he either damaged the bird's wing or it hasn't learned to fly yet because it's just walking slowly everywhere.  Shaking my head... Logan, Logan, Logan.  Lol.  I'm glad he's not afraid like my other kids are though.  I'm glad he'll pick up the beetles and look for the snakes and catch the birds... he really loves nature and being outdoors.

Mike just got back from 3 days in Boston... yea!  Cameron had a good orchestra concert on Tuesday, Errolyn got to watch a movie with some friends after school at the school (some auction thing her friend won and was able to invite a friend), Emma had a water day at school today and it was her last day of school, and I had a doctor's appointment today and the baby is doing well.

So, Mike went to Florida for a family reunion a couple of weeks ago.  He had a great time... although the kids were jealous that he went to Disney World without them.  Someday...

Last week I went to one of Heidi's oil parties.  Then the next day Errolyn and I went to a Mother/ Daughter Activity Day's dinner.  After dinner, the mother's had 12 minutes to make a foil dress on their daughter's that was modest.  I thought I made Errolyn a pretty cute outfit and Errolyn even kept it on for a while.  I guess the dress was ok, but the details: bracelets, purse, sun hat, earrings, flower belt, etc. were what made the outfit... even if it was just foil.  ;)

Then the next day I had a meeting to teach my two assistants how to conduct and rehearse since they'll be conducting at the next Stake Conference while I have my baby.  Errolyn also had a GT Fair that day and we got to see her display on Brazil.  People were really impressed with all of the paraphernalia she had from the country... I guess it helps that her Daddy served a mission there for 2 years.  ;)  Then on Friday, Cameron had his 8th Grade Party/ Dance.  He didn't dance since he's not old enough (by like a week) and he also said he wouldn't be comfortable being that close to a girl yet.  (Yes!  Lol.)  So, he earned a ton of tickets at the carnival like games and was able to cash them in for free movie tickets, restaurant tickets, etc.

Logan and Errolyn still continue to do very well at baseball and volleyball.  Errolyn's coach gives out "mock" awards after each game and Errolyn has been winning a lot of them "Most underhand serves (although she's getting really good at overhand and almost ready to switch), most bumps, most serve receives, most hustling, etc."  And Logan's coaches are telling him the opposite of what most baseball coaches tell their players... to not get so many people out because its a non-competitive league, lol. 

Saturday, the Updike's came over and we talked for a while, went out for dessert at BJ's, and then came back and played a couple of games.  On Sunday, Mother's Day was good.  I got French toast in bed and cute cards and a song from the kids.  The kid's sang the first verse of the "The Family is of God" in church and it was Emma's first time singing with the big kids... she was so proud.  They all sang well, but Logan always sings with feeling and he's fun to watch.  Carol came by after church with a delicious cake and played games with all of us.

And swim team started this week for Logan and Errolyn, although they've only had one practice because of the unusual May cold front that we're getting... but I'm not complaining.  :)  Cameron had a temple trip on Tuesday, but the poor guy left his suit at school because he was supposed to dress up for his big debate in GT.  So, he had to wear his old suit and shoes which he was worried about.  Yesterday, Cameron had a big GT debate on hand guns.  He won the "Crossfire Award" for the best crossfire skills, but his partner didn't do very well so they lost the debate.  Cameron was majorly bummed.  He had spent a lot of time researching and taking notes to help his partner, but at the last minute someone stole his notes for his partner off of his desk.  I'm just proud of him for putting in the effort.  Last night, all of the boys went to the Priesthood Commemoration.  Afterwards, they ate and played outdoor games and had a blast, especially Logan.  Errolyn and Emma decided to have a girl's night and they each did each other's make-up... it was hilarious.  (And I even think Emma did a better job doing Errolyn's make-up, but that's not saying much, lol.)  My camera was dead, but it would have been a good picture.

And now I'm up at the wee hours of the night because I'm in the middle of planning the United Voices for Christ concert and my blessing and my curse is that I dream of details and have to wake up and take care of them.  It's my curse because I lose a lot of sleep when I plan events, but a blessing because important details are always brought to my remembrance and I feel things go off without a hitch because of those details. 

My ear is still slightly clogged and I'm still pregnant, although it's SO nice to be able to get things done and do more at this stage of my pregnancy.  The baby is kicking a lot and its been fun!  And I think that's it for the last few weeks.  :) 

"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." Thomas A. Edison

Paraphrasing this one:  Don't look negatively on your failures, but look at them as successful data.

These were from my Relief Society Activity last night.  Afterwards we had a swap and it was like a giant free garage sale... awesome!

I started re-writing one of the Youth Messiah pieces on Tuesday... it will be much better now!