The big boys off to church in their new suits.

Davin got his first suit since his baptism one. The kids here don't wear them. In fact, they hardly even wear long sleeve shirts. I have been wanting to get him one, but we decided to wait until he mostly stopped growing. I think we are just about there, but just in case we left room in the sleeve and pant leg to let out. He is 6'5" now without shoes. Davin went on a recruiting trip to MIT and Northeastern recently. He enjoyed the visit to Boston since he hasn't really travelled much, but I just can't imagine him going that far away! Before he went, he really thought the idea of MIT was exciting - I mean it is MIT, but he has had time to think about it and is leaning toward not going all the way to Boston. We are trying our very hardest to just guide him and give him space to explore his options without just telling him what we "know" would be best. For those of you reading this that have not gotten to this with your oldest yet, it is challenging - guide, advise but not push. They do have to come to the decision for themselves even if you do know what is best!

Taylor Swift here we come!!!!!
Heather and the Wertner clan ran away from home and landed in Memphis, TN. This so obviously was not O.K. with any of us, and to make it up to us Tim has been following through on his bribery promises:)! First up, a trip to TN for me and Perry to meet up with Jessie, Alyssa, Brooke, Lauren, and Heather. I can't even get started on describing the mansion they live in - just think dream house! Taylor Swift was in Nashville so we made the 3 1/2 hour drive to meet up with her too. (well almost meet:))

Look how close the four older girls were to her!

Jessie is the go to girl for planning. She made sure the four older girls had floor seats so that when Taylor walked by they could actually touch her - and that they did! She sang some of her songs from this tree as close to them as it shows in the above picture. Perry had the time of her life.

Ready for some Taylor Swift fun

The car drive there was fun too. For me and Heather the concert was fun, but the memory building was the purpose and the highlight. These woman we were with are amazing daughters of God who shine in this world. It is a blessing to be with them - they stand out wherever they go.

Mom and Perry ready for the concert

Perry is the oldest daughter in a family of six. Our one on one time is on the slim side. She is the most undemanding individual I know - I am so lucky. So, we went big with our "date" and made it 4 days with plane rides and hotel rooms and concerts and lots of eating out. It will be a special memory for us I am sure.

Perry with Luke Walton from the Lakers

(I don't know why this picture loaded sideways?) Unfortunately on our way to TN we stopped in TX and got held up at the airport for 8 extra hours. We tried to make the best of it and Luke Walton showing up sure helped. He is coaching a TN college team during the lockout.