Two years ago today...

I found this in a letter from two years ago:

"Well, the Kent household has been busy! Krissy had a baby boy that weighed 7 lbs. 3 oz. That is a normal size baby, but he is tiny! His name is Kent Keith Tucker. He is guaranteed to be good-looking since his name is Kent! I was there for the delivery. At first I thought it was going to be a disgusting, traumatic experience but it wasn’t at all! It may sound corny, but it was the most amazing experience! It was a little weird when Krissy put her legs up, but I got over that pretty quick. It wasn’t at all like it is portrayed in movies. Of course, Krissy was doped up... But the best line, came from Krissy when her doctor said, “OK Krissy, one more push and he will be out.” Krissy replied, “Seriously?” I got  a little teary-eyed when Kent cried for the first time, which was also pretty  much the last time he cried.

I know that little Kent was not too long ago in the premortal existence with our Father in Heaven. And I know that if I faithful and keep His commandments during my mortal existence, that no blessing will be denied in the hereafter!"

Happy birthday, Kent! You have brought so much joy into my life and will forever make me smile!

The Date is officially over!

Last fall I went to a Stake Activity where I spoke about who I would like to "sit down in heaven" with. My choice was Jane Austen. I talked about reading her novels, visiting her homeland, and finding my own Mr. Darcy. Many women liked my selection, sought me out, and discussed their favorite Jane Austen novel. One such lady explained she was a high school drama teacher whose students were going to    perform Pride and Prejudice during the spring. I gave her my e-mail address so she could contact me with further details. To my delight, she was at a spring Stake Activity and allowed me to purchase some tickets of Pride and Prejudice! The play was on Friday at eight o'clock in Bakersfield. Girls with the last name Kent, watched high school students pretend to be from the 1800's, dance minuets, and write long-winded letters to each other. Imagine sitting downwind from an agricultural farm while hearing beautiful phrases such as "in vain I have struggled, it will not do. I must tell you how ardently I admire and love you... All these things I am willing to put aside and ask you to end my agony." Having no idea the performance was to be held outdoors, we did not prepare for the chilly weather. I wore a dress since I considered to be a "date night". Despite the cold weather, gusts of wind that disturbed the sound system, foul smell, and the Harley-Davidson revving up its engine on the street, I wore a huge smile during the performance! Mrs. Bennet stole the show! She was hilarious! "Have you no consideration for my poor nerves?" Mr. Bennet replies, "You mistake me, my dear. I have the utmost respect for your nerves. They've been my constant companion these twenty years." A few minutes before intermission, Nicole whispered to Jenny as she shivered, "Can't Kelly just go home and watch the movie?" Needless to say, we left at intermission. Just as we drove through our driveway, I vomited my entire chicken dinner. My date was officially over!

Utter Perfection

Yesterday we had a splendid day in Bakersfield! We had our usual meal at Rosa's, a little Italian restaurant. Our standard meal entails: four waters, two chicken parmesans with two cups of minestrone soup for my mother and I. My dad orders a bowl of soup and shares with us. We adore their minestrone soup! Nicole tries a variety of their dishes. This week she chose a chicken pesto something or another. The only thing I know is she always tries new stuff at Rosa's and only enjoys mushrooms when at Rosa's. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We went to the stadium seating theater, and sat in a private screening room while we watched Letters to Juliet. It was just okay! Cute, but very predictable! About halfway through the movie, we had to stop talking to one another because a lady and her baby joined us in the private screening room. We decided they put the mother and daughter in our private screening room because they were making too much noise in the theater. The one-year-old child was screaming and coo-ing. The best part of the movie was the scenery! In 2006 we went on a trip throughout Italy. Our trip to Italy was utterly perfect!! Some of the spots we visited included Shakespeare's characters' homes. The area below Juliet's balcony is tiny! I remember it being very crowded. I don't remember any letters on the wall though. This movie brought back many memories of locations such as, Verona, Siena, and Tuscany.

You can read and see some of these places at

http://www.kentfamilytimes.com/Articles/verona.html

http://www.kentfamilytimes.com/Articles/siena.html

http://www.kentfamilytimes.com/Articles/tus.html

Foreshadowing Picture

 

This picture was taken of me in March of 1987. I was only three years old at the time. This picture foreshadows my future. It indicates that I be a Twi-hard, since I have already bitten into an apple, have trouble keeping my eyes open in pictures, and that I will wear high-waters!

I need to correct my mistake from Mother's Day. I wrote, "They [Kent and Elle (Krissy)] gave me lotion from Bath and Body Works. It's scent is warm vanilla sugar and almost makes me want to lick myself because it smells so good!" After reading this, Krissy informed me that the "lotion" was in fact hand soap. After two days of wearing the "lotion" and after Krissy's gentle reminder, I washed my arms. Luckily, I did not lick myself!

Happy Mother's Day!

Sacrament is always great on Mother's Day! The youth bore their testimonies and said thank you to their moms for all they do. In between Sacrament and Gospel Doctrine Class, the youth passed out bookmarks and Hershey bars! The bookmarks say, "Righteous women have changed the course of history and will continue to do so, and their influence will spread and grow exponentially throughout the eternities."-Julie B. Beck (she currently serves as a Relief Society Gen. President.) I felt honored to receive one even though I am not a mother. According to Kent and Elle (Krissy), I am a great aunt who is almost like a mommy. They gave me lotion from Bath and Body Works. It's scent is warm vanilla sugar and almost makes me want to lick myself because it smells so good!

My mom's choice for a family Mother's Day dinner was halibut, rice pilaf, and salad (for those who eat salad). Dylan and Krissy were in charge of cooking. We all enjoyed Dylan's tartar sauce. We each shared a memory of our mother's. My dad remembered my grandma putting comet into a pot of spaghetti instead of Parmesan cheese since they both have green containers. My memory was of reading James and the Giant Peach by Ronald Dahl. Before and after my spinal fusion, she read this book to me. I don't remember the plot of this book, but I do remember falling in and out of consciousness as she read. Many times I woke up and would ask "Why did you stop reading?" She would patiently start reading once again. You are great; I love you, Mom!

Elle says...

She says the cutest things... sometimes!

 

 

I frequently use the phrase "knock it off". Elle has picked it up. I don't know if this is good or bad. Sometimes she says, "knock it off, Krissy" or "knock it off, everybody". She is very concerned with boo-boos. I had an open-womb on my knuckle. She asked how that happened. I replied that I ran into the wall. Her reply was "knock it off, wall".

I love telling Elle she is my favorite niece! She secretly whispered in my ear the other day "you're my niece".

Many years ago, I saved my favorite childhood doll for my future niece. Elle plays with it when she's at my house. Her name varies from Punchro, Killjoy, to Pepsidiet.

I asked her to sing a song for me. She replies as she taps her finger to her chin, "Umm, let me think... no!”