On Baptism, Knitting, and Fireflies

• What a great weekend. Yesterday Heber was baptized. It was a nice day spent with family and friends. It was pretty low key and that's how we like it. Heber has been looking forward to and preparing for his baptism for quite some time. I think words are inadequate for what a mother feels during times like these. It seems like just yesterday my boys were born. It's amazing how life sneaks up on you like that. Before I know it, they will leaving on their missions, marrying delightful girls, and having families of their own.

• On to knitting. A couple of weeks ago I finished Eric's zippered cardigan. It's a perfect fit and he really likes it. I look forward to seeing him wear it. Leave it to me to finish something like that during the Summer months! Pictures are to follow once I have a photo shoot. On another knitting note, THE most wonderful thing happened today. Both of my sons asked me if I would teach them how to knit this afternoon. Of course I agreed and they are hooked! I started them on a simple scarf and they took to knitting as fish take to water. They are both naturals. We walked to the park near our home this evening to sit on the benches under the trees and they brought their knitting with them to work on. We sat and visited as they knit until it was too dark to see. I brought some socks to work on, but I was so pleased just to watch them that I didn't knit a stitch. By bedtime, they each had knit about 12 inches of their scarves. I've been waiting for the day when I could pass something creative and artistic that I love on to them. Today was that day. Oh happy, happy day.

• Lastly, the fireflies are back for the Summer. On our way home from the park we walked through a small wooded area where the fireflies call home during this time of year. It's such a treat to watch them. I'm so glad they're back. I love fireflies.