Sunday 20 March 2011

Levi's Birthday and an amazing date!

Levi's present (don't you love the Eiffel Tower I found?)
 We had a good time celebrating Levi's 29th birthday. It truly was the first time that I made an effort since we are not so much struggling financially as when when we were students. We went to a Thai restaurant with Joel's family and came home for cake and presents. I gave him a blown up picture of the London Temple that we took when we were there and framed it. Levi's been catching up on his artistic skills and since he's expressed the desire to write and illustrate children's books, I got some blank books from the BYU bookstore for his birthday as well.

The girls making faces while waiting for Daddy to come home.

Eve's drawing of our family (with an addition?
Thai food is our favorite!

Last night, we went on our first date in 8 months! Mia, Levi's sister, was organizing a charity event on BYU campus to bring awareness on abuse and inspire us to stand up and act if we were witnessing signs of possible abuse, like what you would see on the show "What would you do?". It was the BEST date ever! She arranged for Alex Boye, one of the Mormon Tab. singers to come and perform. Alex is actually a friend of Paul's (Levi's older brother) and knew Levi and Mia growing up. He's from England and moved a few years back to join the choir. His performance was mind blowing and included splits and impersonations of Stevie Wonder, Louis Armstrong, Lionel Richie, etc. The event ended with a dance on jazz music. It was a ball so I got spoiled with a formal dress. Here is a link to the Daily Universe article on it: http://universe.byu.edu/node/14769
Mia's speech was inspiring!

Alex Boye: what an entertainer!


3 comments:

ZAC said...

Anabelle, you look lovely and sophisticated, as always! Mia is also looking wonderful, as is your whole stinkin family (immediate and extended!). And I absolutely love the thoughtfulness behind your gifts to Levi! Wish I could have sent you a postcard to London before you made it back to the States, but all is well!

Jennifer Lyn said...

You look so beautiful! And I can't believe how big Sophie is. She grew up way too fast. Glad you got a date night, they are the best!

The Chipmans said...

You look gorgeous as always! I got your email, and I will reply soon. I want to make sure that I have the time to give intelligent thoughts. : )