Preserving Star Wars Characters

I came home from Hebgen with a tickle in my throat and a cough that was non stop. Sunday morning came and it wasn't any better. I was hoarse and the thought of trying to conduct singing time was not appealing. Fortunately, Sister Huppi was there for the rescue. I feel bad, because she is everyone's substitute, but that is the curse of being blessed with numerous talents and a willing heart. I am ever grateful for her.

(grandpa Hart goes Darth for the camera)

The cough medicine I took nearly knocked me flat. Noah was playing quietly on the floor with his Star Wars Characters. I nodded off into a Sunday sickness slumber. When I awoke, there were large zip loc bags everywhere and the Star Wars characters were no where in sight. Noah loves to do experiments. He had taken each character and placed the figure in a plastic bag, filled it with water, and placed them in the freezer. The freezer was full to the brim and the bags were frozen to the shelves of the freezer.

I have yet to figure out how to remove the characters without defrosting the whole freezer.That is something I will have to face when I return from Hebgen Lake. Besides, there are other ways to preserve Darth...Grandpa and Dad :)

(and just like Luke's Dad and my dad, Noah's Dad donned the dark mask :))

What I learned from Noah: It is not wise to go to sleep when curious minds experiment with preserving their love of Star Wars. Mmmm...Star Wars battles the Ice Age...

In a Galaxy Far, Far, Away

Long before Noah was Darth Vadar for Halloween, he knew he wanted a "Star Wars" themed birthday party. What can you do for a Star Wars Party?? Finally it came to me--visit the Planetarium. That was the family party and Rick suggested bowling at "All STAR Lanes"for celebrating with friends.  Somehow we'll be able to tie it together. I can't believe my little boy is six years old. He is getting so grown up and says the darndest things.

I was amazed at his bravery. A few weeks ago, Noah went to hit golf balls with his dad. I was at home catching up on my domestic duties. I decided to run to the grocery store. When I returned home, Noah tearfully came and gave me a hug. "Mom, I'm so glad your home. I've been praying to Heavenly Father." It was evident that he had been shaken up. He told me his dad had dropped him off and he was sent in the house to be with me--thinking I was still home. I called Rick and asked what time they finished and my poor boy had been home alone for 45 minutes!!!! I was sickened. For 45 minutes he had to wonder when one of his parents would be coming home. He wouldn't wait inside because of creepy noises and so he stayed outside with Da Vinci. It broke my heart and makes me still sick to think about. Five minutes is a long time for a six year old...but 45 minutes??? How sorry I felt. I might just have well been in a faraway galaxy.

Yep! He's my growing boy. Grandma and Grandpa came from far, far away to celebrate Noah's special day the day before. It was short and quick as they have back to back birthdays in three states. We went to Noah's pick for dinner--Cafe Rio. He was dressed as Darth and set the table with napkins and cups.  I had made a birthday cake for him with Darth's dark face. It's always a party when Grandma and Grandpa come and it's always not a party when they leave.

As a family, we went far away from our home in South Jordan to enjoy the Clark Planetarium. I was in awe of our Creators magnificent hand as I tried to make sense of such wonderment. How many boys get to say they leapt on Mars, walked on the moon, and had a 3D sea lion give him a kiss on the cheek on their birthday--it was a fabulous idea.

We love our boy more than words could ever express. He has brought so much life and light into our lives and marriage.

What I've learned from Noah: He is a very brave and resourceful boy. I've learned how much I feel joy at his happiness and sorrow at his pain and fears. He also wants to play on the computer so I'll wrap this up. Happy Birthday Noah. You are still the greatest gift I have ever received!!!! I love being Noah's Mom.