Thursday, July 10, 2008

Past Due

I think Bella might grow up to be a good eater just like me!

What would the bubble caption say now?

Sometimes Bella and I play too much just after eating and this happens!

She can't wait to get her hands on a wii wand. She loves tanks and so do I :)
It has been a while since I (Tyler) have posted anything. I found some good pictures and thought I'd let everyone take a look.

First I have to offer an apology. I hate blogs that are strictly used as a platform to show off children, and don't allow readers a view into the lives of the parents or other happenings that might be of interest...So I apologize that our blog focuses so much attention on our child, but I'm not attractive enough to tickle your eyes and Dannielle is always behind the camera so Bella is all you get.

The latest in my life is Dental School applications. As soon as I get home from work Dannielle has me busy with studying or writing. (Unless I refuse because I'm too busy blogging!) Church is also a big part of our lives here. On a weekly basis I teach the 15 year old boys and girls in Sunday School, and once a month I teach Elders Quorum. Dannielle is working with the young women, specifically personal progress with the 12 and 13 year old girls. We had our first speaking assignment two weeks ago. It went well, but by the time we got to church they had already prayed the opening prayer. Yeah we were at least seven minutes late! I think the bishop was a little more nervous than he let on to. When we got home there was a message on my cell phone and another on our home phone, both from the executive secretary, "Hi Starks this is the bishop's secretary. Just calling to see if you guys are coming to church today...?" Dannielle spoke first and explained that it's genetic and Starks are always late, but we're definitely worth the wait! Dannielle did a fantastic job and took 20 minutes so I only had to talk for 10:)

I hope this was as exciting for you as it was for me!

6 comments:

Brooke Franco said...

Hey Ty! Well I have to say I am sorry! I think our blog is all about the boys! I will work on that. We are just boring. Anyways I am glad you and your fam are doing good. Dannielle I am impressed 20 min. I never can talk that long at church my 15 min. talk turns in to 7 min. Good Job!

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CoLiE-O said...

i HATE talking in church! i would rather sing in the ward choir (which says a loet since i cant sing). i love th picture of bella in the swing! who woulda thought she would be so dang cute with her father being tyler :) ha ha. the church was a big part of our lives when we were in george; they become your family. you will make great friends there. WE miss you guys! keep posting pics of bella- i love it!

Marci said...

Hey~ When are you coming up again? We are for sure getting together when you do! Bella is getting so big and she is so cute! I wish you guys were not sooo far away! It sounds like everything is good, I'm glad you like it down there and your ward is good, it makes a big difference! Well miss ya and Love Ya

Brittany said...

Hey looks like fun in Texas! I'm with Brooke on the whole church talk...I can turn a 20 min. talk into 2 min! You think I'm kidding, I'm not! I sound like a micromachine spokesperson! Bella is getting so big!!! Time for another! :)

Brooke Franco said...

This is Jeremy commenting on Brooke's login cuz I'm too lazy to do it the right way... and I actually thought his comments were pretty dang funny. You can keep them coming man!!! (I know Danielle is probably saying don't encourage him.....oh well)

Brooke says we know Danielle really knows how to dance unlike the major grooving or whatever that lady was doing that night....People are really interesting.