The family is the building block of society. It is a nursery, a school, a hospital, a leisure center, a place of refuge and a place of rest. It fashions our beliefs; it is the preparation for the rest of our life. –Margaret Thatcher

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

My New Calling...I mean my New Calling

Well, I am officially not the camp director anymore. What a sad day! I really enjoyed going to girl's camp the last two years. It has been a great blessing to serve them and get to know all of them and learn of their great abilities. They have such strong testimonies. But alas, good times must come to an end.... I was called to be the Cub Committee Chairman - oh wait- that lasted five days...now I am the Webelos leader! Yes, Bishopric members are human! They offered me the wrong calling! Hallelujah for mistakes!!!! I went to my first den meeting and had fun with the boys. We did science projects. Way fun! Well, I guess I will spend one day a week with a bunch of 10 year old boys. Off to the races........ wish me luck!

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Hip, Hip Hooray! It's Time for a Birthday!!


Bailey decided that for her five year old birthday party she wanted to have a swimming party with a few of her good friends. They had so much fun splashing and learning new water tricks! They wrapped up the party with presents and cupcakes. Look close and you will see the water mascot...aka Maggie!

Monday, September 10, 2007

Bountiful's Annual 24th of July Parade!


We had so much fun this year at the parade! Grandma Patsy found a new spot for us to sit and enjoy this year. We usually sit at the end of the parade route and this year we decided to try the beginning. Wow! We have been missing out on all the action! The kids were LOADED with stuff by the end of the parade!! Every float had candy. Hayden's pockets were so full his pants almost fell off! The kids also got stuffed animals, lanyards and t-shirts. They even were handing out free Vaults! As if the kids needed anymore energy!! We had a great time. Thanks Grandma Patsy for finding us a great place to watch!

Summer Fun!

This summer was so much fun! One of the most fun times was when we went to the Aquatic Center with Grandpa Steve, Uncle Erik and his family and Aunt Lori and her family!

Hayden was always on the lookout for Granda Steve and anyone else he could find to splash.

The cousins had so much fun playing with each other and getting Grandpa in the pool!

Carter warming up in the sun!
We had a blast! I think all of us came home with sunburns that day. In fact, some of us were quite sore and uncomfortable for a few days! (Mike) LOL