Nincompoop

It has been a very long time- since Megan was born- but I read a book! I've missed that! I read the Scarlet Pimpernel for the first time. I know, I know. It is a classic. How uncultured I must be, etc., etc. :) I loved it! For those of you who are also as "uncultured" as me, (hee hee), I will share my two favorite quotes. The first one is set as our heroine is being blackmailed. She says this to the man as he sets his terms for her to obey:

"I am only conscious of one hope, citoyen." (citizen)
"And that is?"
"That Satan, your master, will have need of you elsewhere, before the sun rises today."

You have to appreciate a woman who states it like it is! My very favorite passage is as she reflects on her husband, whom she has only been married to for about a year. Page 129:

"The face in the moonlight looked singularly earnest, and recalled to Marguerite's aching heart those happy days of courtship, before he had become the lazy nincompoop, the effete fop, whose life seemed spent in card and supper rooms."

Any book that uses the word "nincompoop" has my instant and complete admiration! I highly recommend it!

Hoppy Easter!

We had lots of fun at the Annual Drake Family Easter Egg Hunt!

Lots of cousins, aunts & uncles, lots of candy, and Wii to play.

Who could ask for anything more?

Alec has this egg hunt concept down! I think next year we'll have to set some restrictions...

This was a great action shot of Tamara. Run, Tamara, Run!


We were happy to see Travis & Jamie and their family up from
New Mexico. Baby Georgi is getting so big!

Easter Day. Thanks to Grandma Drake for making all the sweet little matching dresses. Megan & Lily looked so cute for church in their matching pink, but alas, no picture to show. Lily's dress didn't look too cute after she came home from church and threw up all over it. Poor girl! A fever and throwing up are never a fun holiday surprise.

Alec had so much fun on Saturday, he put all the candy back in the eggs and begged me to hide them AGAIN at our house.



















They had way too much fun! Strong men always carry pink Easter baskets...

Summer, Summer...

My Baby Brother's Getting Hitched!

I had an "out of sister" moment as I sat at the bridal shower for Adam's fiancé. There was a poster size picture of Adam hanging on the wall, (Love the picture, Adam!) and then they started a video clip of Adam telling his favorite stuff. All the other women started saying how cute, or hot, he was, and it just struck me that he is all grown up! (Notice that I didn't quite say "mature..." ) It was a very fun shower, and I have to admit that I like Danielle a lot! The more I get to know her, the more obvious it is that she and Adam are perfect for each other. They both have a very funny sense of humor and find joy in simple things.

I know that our family can be outspoken and overwhelming at times, but our hearts are in the right place. We are excited for your upcoming wedding. Welcome to our family, Danielle!

So now I need some really great shower ideas! Let me know if you have something fabulous to share!

This last picture of Adam is the one they had poster size on the wall. Awesome. It was for the game "Kiss Danielle's Fiancé" where everyone put on saucy lipstick, a blindfold, and then attempted to plant a smootcher. Don't worry, Adam. Chan & I didn't aim for your lips! Check out their link for more pictures.

Beautiful movie

Our neighbors gave Lily the movie "Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper," so we watched it yesterday. As far as Barbie movies go, it actually was pretty good. Lily got all of her princess dolls and barbies and lined them up in front of the TV to watch the movie with her. They all loved it! Afterwards, Lily told me, "I'm so glad we have this beautiful movie." So, Thanks, Hailee & Kallie for giving us this "beautiful" movie!

**Extra-Extra! I've been experimenting with the video uploading. Check out Alec's Page for his exclusive news broadcast. Ba-Bye.

"I Think I Fell In Love"

We went to Sam's Club the other day, and much to Alec's delight there were "Sample Ladies" out. So we got our samples of dried fruit, and stuff. Then there was the sausage sample. Alec loves sausage, so we all took a sample and kept shopping.

Five minutes later.

Alec: "I can't stop thinking about that sausage. I think I fell in love."

We bought some sausage.

Presenting: Lilian Drake

She did it! Lily gave her first talk today in Primary!

I don't think you could even see her head over the little pulpit,

even with her standing on the pull-out step,

but she actually talked into the microphone, and only

whispered a couple of times (because I was whispering

to her, telling her what came next...). She was so stinkin' cute!

Way to go, Lily! Here's her talk:

I Love Jesus. He loves me.
Just like Him I want to be.
He helps people. I will too.
He shares scriptures that are true.
He was baptized. He did pray.
He does good things everyday.
I Love Jesus. He loves me.
Just like Him I want to be.