Josh gets 'BAPATIZED'

No that is not spelled incorrectly, Josh had the hardest time saying baptized and it always came out as 'bapatized'. Love that boy, he has come a long way for his 'big stick' and 'two kitty's'.

I am one of those 'bad' parents that let my children decided when they want to get baptized. I feel like when you are older it is something that you remember and when it is your own choice it means more. Josh came home about two years ago and said he wanted to be baptized and he has been doing the discussions for about a year and half. Yes, I just said a year and half, I was adamant about the fact that he would not be doing this in the 3 weeks that they like to.

Josh had one missionary that was his absolute favorite, Elder Smith. We called him Tennessee. There were days that we wondered if there was any teaching going on or if it was just wrestling, dart guns, and snowball fights. We were very sad when Tennessee was transferred and was not here for Josh's baptism.

I absolutely love the support from friends and family. We had about 60-70 people that came. So many that we had to use the chapel so everyone would fit. Jaden and Hadlee did talks, Josh's girlfriends sang, Kendal baptized Josh (had to dunk him twice) Ted confirmed him.

I am so proud of Josh, He has a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone. I love you Josh!



My Fam(missing Jaden):

The whole Fam(missing Jaden):

Oh there she is! My two fav girls:

Mom and Joni(my fav women):

My Daddy (heart him) Kent and Chaddie:

Kathleen and Piper:

Joni, Josh and Huntie:

Ted, Amber, Trent, Marcy, Callie:

Mont, Mark, Kathy:

Always a 'Wicked' good time with the girls!!!

As I mentioned for Jaden's big present I had gotten her Wicked tickets. She had asked me about six months ago if we could go with her friends family. They had already gotten tickets so I said no. I thought it would be a great idea to get her tickets for xmas and surprise her. And of course anytime I can get back to Boise, I jump at the chance! Jaden was so excited when she opened it.
So on Friday May 13th Jaden, Joni, Kadee, Linda, Raquel and I will all have a 'Wicked' evening!

The sign.

We had the hardest time finding any letters that would work. We found these and then had to make the base, attach the letters and then cut the 'r' into a 'k'. We also could not find and witches hats so I made some out of burlap and felt, so cute. During the middle of all this crafting, Joni's master bath toilet exploded. UB was not home(this stuff only happens to Joni when he leaves on a trip). Thankfully my dad was around and was able to come fix it for her.

Jaden and Mckadee had no idea that we were making them. Mckadee was actually in the room next door and was clueless!!

Since we did not have the tickets yet, Joni called me the Monday before Christmas with the fabo idea to make a paper bag album to explain what exactly we were going to do...

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Cover

A poem Joni edited to match the Wicked theme

The Intinerary

A fake ticket, since we are waiting for ours.

I found this great template to put the girls pix in and then I forgot to change Jaden's hands green, oopsie...

Back cover

Christmas 2010

CHRISTMAS MORNING!!!

I surprised Jaden with tickets to 'Wicked' in Boise for a girls weekend. More to come on that one.

Jax got his own 'Mowchine' (snowmobile), which he wasn't very excited about. He was more interested in the train and toys.

Josh's big present was his paintball gun! I'm a little worried the neighbors will start calling with complaints that their houses are covered in paint.

Kent and Marsha came to our house in the AM to open presents. After we went to Joni and UB's for dinner.

We also decorated gingerbread houses! As I always say... It is NOT a holiday without a craft!

Dancing with the ALMOST Stars

How do I describe in words what it is like to watch my 'child' and see the amazing, beautiful, talented woman that she is becoming. She takes my breath away on daily basis, no I take that back, on a moment-by-moment basis. Her performance tonight was no different... I still have goosebumps.

Gingerbread Houses

For every holiday there must be a craft. For Christmastime gingerbread houses are a must!!