Nursery Boy

In our church we have various programs for people of all ages. When children reach the age of 18 months they can attend Nursery (similar to a creche but with a more structured routine, including a very basic gospel lesson and singing time). 

Several weeks ago Will had his photo taken all ready to go on the nursery board at church. 
Can you see him???

We ended up being away for the last few weeks so he couldn't attend nursery in our regular ward. However, we were very lucky that his first ever visit to Nursery was with my wonderful friend Esther in the Epping Ward.

We had a lovely time and Will thoroughly enjoyed his very first visit to Nursery. Though who wouldn't want Essie as their Nursery leader! I basically dropped him in there and he went straight to the toys and barely noticed me the entire time. He wasn't even phased when a little girl kicked him when she wanted his toy :-( 

Don't worry, I got my teacher voice on and had her apologising and giving him a cuddle in no time. He he. It's great that he was so relaxed and it bodes well for the future. I'll be able to attend BOTH Sunday School and Relief Society - YAY!

Will's first take home work of art - he he. What a valuable lesson to learn too :-) 

In Tassie he attended Nursery with Angela and her hubby John Vinen as his leaders and he loved them too. It's pretty great that his first experiences in Nursery were with beautiful people I have known for a very long time. 

Some of you might recognise these little cuties!!! L-R is Gemma Guy, Angela? Finn. (I feel terrible I've forgotten her name), myself, Angela Vinen, Sarah Doran at the back and Heidi Wardle. I'm loving mum's long hair here too.  He he

This week we were back to our regular ward in Point Cook. I didn't stay in long enough with him this week though and he was a little teary apparently. We heard him crying right as church was finishing and collected him pretty quickly :-P I'm sure next week he'll be more settled and hopefully my lovely friend Tiana will be over her cold and back in Nursery. It's pretty cool that I know his Nursery leaders so well :-) 

I didn't get any photos today so will have to take some another time. Can you believe Will is 18 months old already? I can't!!!

New callings

As all you dedicated bloggers would have realised by now, I've made our blog private.
Anyway, I'll get back to the post.

About 3 weeks ago we were chatting to our Stake President at a friend's engagement party. He asked us if we could meet with him Sunday morning for church. Now we can't say we weren't expecting it, we'd felt promptings for awhile that were preparing us for Pete's new calling.
Pete was called as the second counsellor in the Bishopric in the Prospect Ward. He was ordained as a High Priest that very day. We were really happy that his Dad and Mum were able to come up at such short notice, and that his Dad was able to perform the ordination. Pete was then set apart as the second counsellor by our Stake President (Clements).
Of course Pete's mum and I cried during the blessings. Pete would never aspire to any calling, nor bignote himself, but I am so proud of my husband. I know he will serve with love and diligence, as he does in all facets of life. Something I admire about him is his acceptance of people, and empathy for them, even if they haven't been particularly friendly towards him.
Pete and I had both been serving as Primary teachers and just loved our callings. I wasn't released until today from Primary when I was called as (surprise surprise) 2nd counsellor in YW's. Most of you will know that I've pretty much served in YW's continuously since I was 18. It has been nice to have a break over the past 7 months, but I am looking forward to working in the Youth program again. I know it's where Heavenly Father wants me to be! I am really devastated to be leaving my gorgeous class of 10-11 year olds, but hope I'm still in YW's as they enter the program!! I have one joining me in April next year, so we were very excited about that today.
We've both been helping out in Primary with the Sacrament Presentation which is next week. The kids are so cute - the little ones sing the loudest and say their parts with the most confidence and total lack of inhibition. I LOVE IT! I wish us older people were more confident, and sang with more gusto.
I'll have to fill you in on how we go next week.

Getting back to Pete's calling - I've told him that just because he's a High Priest now, he does not have the option of falling asleep on the stand! When he's looking sleepy I pull faces at him - subtle ones though :-)

lazy sunday

Today was Stake Conference. Pete and I sang in the choir which was lovely. We also went to the Saturday evening session of conference and sang there too. I LOVED the hymns we did. Both were gorgeous arrangements I had never heard before. We sang 'Love on Another' and Joseph Smith's First Prayer'. Both sessions of conference were awesome and the speakers excellent. I always come away feeling so refreshed and pumped to do better at everything. I also feel like I just love everybody!!
It was nice finishing church earlier and being able to spend a lazy sunday afternoon with family in Aldinga. I had a little snooze on the seat/swing at Bill and Sue's which was great until Jamie jumped on me. We hadn't seen our niece and nephew for ages so they went crazy when they saw us today. Jamie raced up to Peter, jumped on him and then promptly started hitting him in the face. When it was my turn Jamie wanted me to smother him with kisses and then started hitting me in the boob. Strange children.....

Jamie, Ben & Meagan (Don't be fooled by their cuteness)

Ben with Grandma Sue Watt - doing a Dr Evil pose
Pete being cute!

Matching my outfit to Pete's tie again. He has the best collection of ties
(mostly from the dollar store in Japan).

Lounging around!
( Jamie decided it was too cramped and he shoved me off the cushion,
so I took some photos)

Sunday shenanigans

Pete and I like to match our outfits on Sundays...I know its dorky, but he tries to match his tie to my outfit where possible.
Mum took some photos with us Sunday evening as it was her last night here.


Me looking like a gansta for some unknown reason..don't you love those pre pose shots!

mum smiling funny!

YW Camp

Me and Pete just got back from camping at Rapid Bay with a bunch
of teenage girls! I had to go as I'm a YW leader, but Pete was invited along too.
We put him to work though and had him teach them to tie different types of knots,
and I taught the girls some first aid.
I only took a few photos, so will post more once I steal some off the girls!