Parker's Baptism

Parker was baptized on Saturday. It was so exciting and funny. We were going crazy that day trying to get things done. I had prepared the food the day before, but it still seemed like there was alot to do. This is our first child to be baptized so we were totally new to this.

I forgot towels, but luckily my neighbor had some in the back of her car. We had a huge turnout. We had friends come that we hadn't seen in a while. We have been friends with them since I was pregnant with Parker. Matt hasn't baptized anyone since his mission 10 years ago. He forgot how to place the hands and it was so funny because there were 4 guys up front telling him how to do it! Parker is our comedian and so of course he had to say something funny after it. He said " I got wet!" and held one finger up in the air. Who knows what was going through his head to make him say that with his big goofy grin, but it was funny! After we went to Tolman Park and ate and talked story with our friends and family. I am kicking myself though, I forgot our camera!

Oakley's Prayer

So I am not going to lie. I am not the greatest mom at making sure my kids say their nightly prayers. I want them to, I think they should, it just seems like I am so tired trying to get all 3 of them into bed, that I forget. Or maybe I am just tired and I am just running out the room so I can go sit on my bed and catch my breath.

I am trying to do better, and after the few last nights, I am so glad that I am. This is how Oakleys prayers have been going:

"Father Heaven, I bless that Taylor will get up in the morning, I bless that we will have a good breakfast, I bless that Heavenly Father comforts, I bless that Jesus will come give me a goodnight kiss, We had a nice day today, but it's not the day anymore, it's night time. I bless that Silicia will come down (that is matt's sister that passed away), I bless these things in the name of Christ and Jesus amen."

I just love the innocence of her and all her "I blesses".

Parker's 8th Birthday Party

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

Anniversary

So out 9th Anniversary is coming up on the 16th of next month and I cannot decide what we should do. We didn't have a babysitter for 2 1/2 years while we were in Hawaii, so Matt's mom has offered to babysit for us.(Yay!!) So I am looking for fun ideas for us. I have thought about Las Vegas, Moab, Park City. I love going to new places too. I love going out of state. Any ideas?


+++++Update+++++++++
My babysitter changed her mind about babysitting! Ha Ha! I still like her:)
So now we are going down to Bryce Canyon as a family! It's all good. We will have alot of fun.
Thanks for all the ideas!!

Flashback Friday

Here are some REALLY old pics of Matt and I ( hence the overalls I am wearing!). This is back when we were engaged. We went fishing with Matt's friend's Jason and Clair and my friend Rainee. We had so much fun hanging out. I remember how much "In Love" I was with him then and I think it is so crazy that I could actually love him even more now! I couldn't have imagined that I would marry such a perfect guy for me! I am so in love with this man!

Tonsil Tuesday

Oakley and Taylor went to Primary Children's Hospital on Tuesday and got their adnoids and tonsils out. They were so brave! We bought special p.j's to wear. They had fun playing with the toys while they were waiting, and the nurses were so nice to them. Oakley went first and she got the loopy medicine before going in. She just looked really tired and sat on my lap. Taylor went in 1/2 hour later. She also had the loopy medicine and she was so funny. She was making funny jokes, she kept closing her eyes while she was talking, and she said some sentences that made no sense at all! They did good in the recovery room. They mostly complained about the I.V. in their hands. They were able to drink root beer and fruit punch slushees (Tay couldn't keep hers down though). While the anesthesia was wearing off, Taylor kept asking the same question over and over "Do I get to go in a Wheelchair?" I don't know why she was so obsessed, but they got to go out in a wheelchair! They are doing really great today. I have to keep reminding them that they had surgery and they need to take it easy!

Oakley starts Dance!

My girls started dance this week! It was so fun to see Oakley all excited to go. Oakley is taking jazz/ballet and tumbling. Taylor is taking Hip Hop and Tumbling. They are going to do a Halloween Performance this year! I can't wait.