Baptism

I felt sad and depressed all day long of "the big baptism day." I don't know why.. maybe because my first baby is growing up too fast, maybe because i was feeling old, or maybe just because it was my first baptism and i was feeling nervous and overwhelmed! Whatever the reason, the feeling disappeared as we arrived at the church. It was such a perfect baptism and couldn't have gone any better! Then we had friends for pizza and cake afterwards. After all the party and fun, Jamison said, "This is the best day EVER". I was afraid to ask him what was his favorite part because I thought he would say the party, but I asked him anyways. He said his favorite part was getting baptized and then his second favorite part was getting confirmed! I was so proud. Then we started talking about how he now needs to repent. He asked "what if you are standing up in the back of the truck? Do I need to repent for that" (I am assuming he was doing that on the way home from the party). I told him he didn't have to repent for that, and he seemed to be relieved he was still "perfect". It really was the best day EVER!

Today my baby is 8

Happy Birthday Jamison! I can't believe my first little baby is already 8 years old. I am feeling sad and I don't even know why. Jamison has always been such a smart and responsible little boy. He is always watching out and worried about his little brothers. He is always responsible- the second he gets home he does his homework without anyone telling him too. He reads his scriptures and says his prayers without anyone reminding him too. He is a wonderful big brother and a wonderful son! I can't believe you will be baptized today. We love you!!

Ready...... GO!

The new driveway is poured and already getting put to good use! The boys have been roller blading, biking, and running up and down. Here they are having a big "moto" race... they even have me count laps and hold up a flag when it is their last lap. Every time they start tanner says "ready, go!" Hmmmnn.. I wonder where they get that from?? We are STILL waiting for the fence to be put all the way up... how long will this take?

Mess or Playground?

I'll bet you've never seen this in your backyard!

We've been making a new gate around our house and now Jared brought in the back hoe to tear down old trees and walls. The kids are enjoying climbing on all the rocks and tree stubs, who needs a playground when you have this????
Of course i had to use the opportunity to take pictures of the kids. Jared was embarrassed I was out there snapping photos in front of all the workmen, but oh well... tractors make good backgrounds!

MOUNTAINS

Anyone want to come over and help me tackle this mountain of laundry? They were working on our plumbing the last few days and this is the result! (this is just the darks pile). Don't count on seeing me out and about today!

Lashes... anyone?

Shallow post warning!
I was watching Rachel Ray the other day and they had a plastic surgeon on. He started talking about this brand new product called latisse that you just apply on the bottom of your eye lid by your lash line and it in8-16 weeks you grow thicker, darker and longer lashes! Sounds like a dream come true to me!

"Ski-ning"

Ok so I have been a lazy blogger lately but my kids have been sick for weeks it seems. We finally got away last weekend and went to Ruidoso to go skiing or ski-ning as Ryder called it. We all had so much fun. Jamison went a few times with Grandpa and then just took off and started skiing on the harder hills all by himself. Kason had some lessons with Grandma but then we had an "accident" getting onto the ski lift and he was a little scared after that. Ryder loved it and went with Jared. And seriously, this is my kind of skiing. Man made snow and 60 degree weather, no cold toes!! Here are some pictures of the fun! We also went to a tubing park the next day and the boys LOVED it. Even Tanner went down the "baby hill" and would not get out of his tube. I pulled him around for an hour! We plan on making this a yearly tradition!





I took the boys on the gondola ride up to the top of the mountain