Family Pictures

It was FREEZING! A big thanks to Chelsie for coming to Idaho and taking pictures for us. Check out her blog for a few more .....creativeclicksbychelsie.blogspot.com

We miss you, Great Grandma

I feel so blessed to have known each one of Johns Grandparents. Last Friday Grandma passed away. She has been talking about being with Grandpa for almost 9 years. She has really missed him since he died. My favorite memories are the times John and I spent in St. George with Grandma and Grandpa. I remember everynight kneeling by their bed for prayer. If it was Grandpas turn to pray Grandma also coached him on what to say just like I do with my 3 year olds now. She always made sure each of her children and grandchildren where prayed for. She had a strong testimony of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I will miss my visits with Grandma. We always shared tears when we talked. I could feel of her love for me each time we were together. She always treated me like I was one of her own.

Jay ended up with the flu on the morning of the funeral so I ended up running back and forth to be with him and with John and the funeral. The boys and I didn't make it up to the grave site so we drove up today to see. I have a picture of Jay with his dad and grandpa by in this exact spot about 8 years ago. You see when Grandpa died I was about 6 months pregnant with Jay. I remember Grandpa holding my hand after his stroke and listening to me talk about Jay and how he was going to carry on the family name and be the IV. Now here I am 6 months pregnant with a baby girl when Grandma dies.

A few pictures from Halloween

Joy School

Today the boys had a Halloween Program at Pre-School. James was Buzz and Jakub Woody. They love being with their friends at joy school and ask everyday if they can go.

Big Joy comes from Small Packages

We have been flooded by love from Family the last few weeks. My boys have found great joy in watching for the UPS man and also the Mail man. They have gotten fish crackers, pez, flashing lights to wear around there necks, Dracula teeth, Halloween cards, and candy. Baby Jessie even got a surprise.....2 blankets and her first doll. THANKS to the Grandma's and Grandpa's for send us love from faraway this Halloween season.

Trouble

Good thing I am a Mary Kay consultant, or I would be even more upset.

Jakub did actually get some mascara on his long eyelashes.

New Calling!

The Sunday before Conference was our Primary Program. I teach the 5 year olds and I was excited to see them do so well. After Sacrament Meeting Bro. Pace asked John if he could talk to him. I didn't think anything of it I just hurried to the Primary Room. On my way to class after Sharing time Bro. Pace stopped me and asked if we could meet after church. "OK" Now I was feeling the pit in my stomach. Now here I sit 2 weeks later the new Primary President. I am nervous but excited. I am looking for any advice you can share with me. I need the perspective of other Presidency members, teachers, parents, ward members, anyone. What works and what doesn't?