Jaxon's all ready

Jaxon is going through a phase where he wants to get himself ready for church. Can you tell which one he did? 5 just isn't quite big enough, he cracks me up though.

Kade is baptized

Kade turned eight and chose to be baptized in our church. He chose to have his dad baptize him and his grandpa confirm him.  His nana and poppy came all the way from California. It was a beautiful day and we are so proud of Kade and the decision he made today. We love you Kade.

Afterward at his party, the uncles and Poppy were showing all the boys how protected his cousin was up at college :)

Ogden Temple Open House

This afternoon we went with Grandma & Grandpa to the Ogden Temple Open House 💜 

Activity Days Pool Party

For the two years, I have been co-in charge of activity days for our ward/church. We had planned a great July activity to have a pool party at one ward member's home. Even though the weather predicted thunderstorms (I worried all morning), all we had were sunny skies for our pool party. I think all the girls (plus Kade and Jaxon) had fun. It was one of the most fun activities we have had. I love the activity day's program for my girls and am lucky to be able to do it with them!

Kades first talk

Today, Kade gave a talk during sacrament (not primary) in front of our whole ward. They typically do not ask kids under twelve so we were surprised he was asked but he did awesome. I don't even think he was nervous; he just had the biggest smile on his face the whole time. His topic was "I Hope They Call Me on a Mission". We're so proud of you Kaden.

The talk

Today I'm going to talk about "I hope they call me on a mission." I was very nervous to talk to all of you. My dad said just to picture everyone was in their underwear so I wouldn't be nervous. But I think thats gross, so I guess l'll just be nervous. I want to serve a mission because I want to teach other people about jesus and the holy ghost. I know that my Heavenly Father wants me to. I can start doing things right now like reading my scriptures every day so i know them really good. Writing my testimony in book of Mormon and giving them to people, inviting my friends to church and do everything my parents tell me to learn to be obedient (I didn't write that part) I know that if I start doing that kind of stuff now that when its time for me to go on a mission that I will be ready.

Jaxon goes to Primary

My baby is no longer a baby. He had his first day of primary at church today. Before church, we talked about how he got to go to the big kid class and he kept telling us no because he's little not big. Big vs. Little is his new thing. Doesn't he look cute?

Conference Sunday

I've been trying to come up with fun traditions for our family and haven't been able to think of anything. I'm not a big cook, I will probably NEVER wake up early and make breakfast :). Or Crafter. So I thought it might be fun to have a picnic breakfast while we watch Conference on TV. We rolled back the rug and put out a blanket. I made cinnamon rolls (from a can lol), eggs and sausage. It was yummy and so fun with a little spiritual uplifting added in.

Spooktakular Ward Halloween Party/Carnival

Last weekend, the kids FINALLY got to wear their Halloween costumes and they were thrilled. We went to our ward (church) Halloween party. There was a ton to do and it was pretty much ward chaos the whole time but we had a ton of fun! There was so much to do and the kids wanted to do it all. They ate ice cream, did a cupcake walk, played fish and won suckers. The girls got their faces painted by the young women... We even took a family picture. Isn't it scary?

Girls Camp

I spent the last few days at girls camp at Bear Lake and loved every minute of it! It was strange to be away from my kids but I always loved girls camp when I was younger so it was a lot of fun to go as a leader and hang out with my girls. We had a blast swimming in the lake...

and boating (the water weinie was awesome!) Hannah, Emily and I were the champions. I'm not sure how I did it all I know is I was not looking forward to my face planting in the cold lake but it was a blast when I did :) ...

and we even did some biking. I am proud to say I rode on an 18 mile bike ride! Can you believe it? I couldn't, and my tush still hasn't forgiven me for it! We climbed 1 very large hill and many little ones. I was very proud of myself for making it the whole way since I hardly ever touch my bike. Every single girl and leader who started the bike ride finished, we were so proud of all our girls!

This was all of us at the half way mark (9 miles!)

Here are Lisa and I with all our beautiful beehive girls (the 12-13 year old girls at church)! I was a little nervous to have them pick me up but they are some tough girls!

I had to come home early to pack for California. We are leaving Saturday (Paul will fly out to meet us there on Thursday night) and won't be back until August 3rd. While we are there Paul and I will be stimulating the economy (with our economic stimulus package... thanks George W) by flying to Hawaii with Scott and Jenny! We're so excited. I'll add some pictures of California and our trip when we get back from California.