This was fun field trip with Xani's class. We went into the Georgia mountains and hiked around looking at different trees. Some were really old and very tall. At the end they got to make a piece of paper from tree pulp. Lots of fun to be with Xani and her friends from school.When Xani was little she had a beautiful chenille blanket. She quickly found that she enjoyed poking her fingers through the threads and twisting and pulling. Her special "Blankie" soon became a pathetic ball of tangled yarn. It really didn't matter, she loved it just the same. I'm sure people thought I was horrible letting her carry it with her wherever she went. It didn't matter to me. I'm just glad she was comforted so easily. Besides, who could say no to her? She was so dang cute!!
Xani is growing up sooooo quickly. She is such an incredible daughter, sister and friend. She is probably one of the kindest people I know. I'm lucky to be her mother and have had 9 incredible years with her. For YW in Excellence this year, the theme is "It's Black and White". I took pictures of each girl and changed them to b/w. We are putting them in a black frame with a white mat. Those will be the decorations for night. Each girl has been asked to wear b/w. The only color for the night will be some tulle the value colors that will run throughout the pictures on the tables. We have 35 YW with more coming in soon. It's awesome to work with these girls. They truly are chosen to come during the time on earth. Each one is unique, yet the exact same in their dedication to the church and it's teachings. I've really grown to love them.
