Busy day for Betsy

With the New Year and the move eminent I am working hard to have meaningful time with those that I am close to.

Today started with with an early lunch with Jami at 12:00 PM.  She and I are visiting teaching (Ministering companions).  It was nice to have a brief lunch with her.

Then at 2:00 I went to Becky's house.  It had been a while since our last visit.  She and I met because our boys (Robert and Mitch) both played tennis together.  We had an instant connection because her husband was from Iran, and Mark was born in Iran.  Becky Zuberi and I were close, that is until I had to move away.  It was a short visit because I had to get back to my house by 3:30 to tutor Avery.

Tutoring Avery is something I look forward to each week.  She is so sweet and always has a big smile on her face.  She struggles with match but loves to reach.  We work on focus, math, and finishing assignments.  Today we played a math game.  It's super fun working with her.

Senior prom with Avery Pryor

Senior Prom - the things a girl waits for her whole high school life. 

Marissa and her adoring dad

Marissa was the picture perfect prom girl.  She looked so beautiful, and we had so much fun getting her ready for prom ... but there's a big story before that.  The first thing Marissa did on the morning of prom,

Marissa and Robert before leaving

Marissa with her mom

Gorgeous

Avery Pryor and Marissa are such a cute couple

Marissa with sweet friends

Makenzie and Marissa - best friends

Marissa and the girls

super fun

Cross Country girls

Marissa and Kelsey Hall

Avery got his Dorm!!!

On Monday night I had to take Robert to practice - it started at 5:00 pm BUT I had also told Avery to come to the house so I could help him register for his dorm room at 5:30 - and I didn't have time to come back home so he called me once he got to the house.  I gave him the code to the key and he came inside with his computer.  We face time got him on-line and "wa-lah" Marissa walked in - yeah!!!  She can help him with it too.

So I walked him through each step over the phone and she was there to show him.  WE DID IT!!  We found him a room in the 100 section of Building 9 on the third floor!  3108

He's all set!  We also set up his dining plan.  I'm so excited for him.

Marissa gets Asked to Prom

Marissa and Avery had a wonderful night going to the IceLand Skate rink for Marissa's birthday.  The skated from 7:00 - 10:00.  She loves ice skating!!!

Avery had amazing presents for her:  chocolate covered strawberries from Godiva, roses, and a poem asking her to PROM!!!

Avery's Special Day

Sunday, March 1st is such a special day.

Today is the day that we have been waiting for, Avery Matthew Pryor's Baptism.


We had a wonderful, totally and completely spiritual day ... it started with attending church starting at 9:00 am.  Avery came to the house and then from there we went to church.  It was Fast and Testimony meeting so I decided to bear my testimony for Avery.  I love him like he is my own son, and I am so happy for him and the decision he has made to be baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

During church (priesthood meeting) Robert was ordained a Priest, and he will perform the baptism of Avery - oh my gosh - how special is that.

We came home and ate a late lunch, broke our fast and prepared for the special occasion.  I made Phad Thai for everyone - one batch spicy and the other not spicy.

Marissa and Avery hung out in the family room, while we did other things.  Mark Avery and Robert went over early to get ready, while Betsy and Marissa went early to set up the room and refreshments.  We took photos ahead of time and the baptism started just past 5:30 pm.

Avery and Marissa

Marissa and Mark

Robert and Avery
Robert baptized Avery

Betsy and Robert - so proud of you

Avery's extended family:  Betsy, Robert, Avery, Marissa and Mark

Betsy, Robert, Avery and Marissa!!!!

We had a beautiful baptismal service lead by Brother Blaine Blood and Marissa Lowe giving the talk on Baptism.  She created such an amazing spirit in the room - it was so strong.  Robert did a perfect job baptizing Avery (even when Avery's feet slipped up but he was able to stay down).  Betsy gave a personal talk on the Gift of the Holy Ghost (which he will receive next week in Sacrament meeting).

After the service - we had refreshments!!!

Avery with Meg and Marissa