This is a picture of my In-laws car that was totaled. Vince was driving and got a little distracted ( I like to say he was "gawking") and T-boned an SUV. Luckily they were not hurt, other than when the air-bag came out. It's amazing how Heavenly Father will watch over you when you are trying to do the right thing, like serving a mission in their case.

Toothless Wonder!

St. George Weekend!

Yes we spent last weekend in St. George. Yes, I forgot to take my camera. However, I took photos on my phone. If anyone knows how to get those on here let me know! Why is it that I always have to pack, get the car ready ( clean it out, fill it up, get all the necessary treats and DVD's to watch), then leave and turn around to do the same thing in reverse order when I get home? This could possibly be one of the reasons why I dislike going places because it is so much WORK! Not that I am opposed to work, it is just that there are five other people in this family who could help! (Ever feel that way?) All right, I'm moving on. We had a very pleasant time in St. George. It was not very warm, maybe 60' but that is much warmer than here. It was however very sunny and that was GREAT!!!!! We went to Zion National Park and hiked around, had a picnic lunch and drove through the tunnel twice! I think Cameron like that even more than the kids. We did a lot of swimming in the pool and playing outside at the park, mini-golf or the old ghost town. We had a very nice time but now we are back to the HORRIBLE snow. Yes it is currently snowing! So if you are looking for some sun and can get there on less that a tank of gas ( that's even in our Yukon XL) then get off your bums and go to St. George!

Side note: Braken lost his other top front tooth on the trip. He said that now he looks like his friend Mckade who knocked both of his out. He looks to cute! Older brother Caden is not very happy though, because he still has both his front baby teeth!

Caden's Baptism January 31, 2009

Caden's Big Day

Caden has been hounding me to get these on here so Grandma & Grandpa Whitehead ( in Guyana) could see him on his baptism day. He truly had a very wonderful day. Cameron was a little nervous because they only put about 2 feet of water in the font. He did not want to have to repeat the whole process if something did not go under! Blessed be the day however that it all went very well the first time. After the baptism, when Caden and Cameron went to change clothes, Karlie started screaming. Cameron thought it was because he left the room, WRONG! She had dropped her binky into the font. I had to crouch down and extend my arm as far as it would go under the glass barrier, luckily I was able to grab it. Once I grabbed it I turned around towards everyone in the room and announced that "this binky is now sin free!" They all chuckled! I've included a list of the people who so lovingly attended this special day for Caden. Me, Braken, Brenna, Karlie, Grandma B, Hunemiller family (Chris, Kirsten, Jaret), Candice, Bosworth family (Callie, Kit, Ryker, Lilly), Sorensen family (Jake, Tracy, Mikellie), Curtis family (Jacob, Jamie, Emily, Madison, Dannie, Tori), Wardell family (Shelly, McKade, Madison), Kline family (Aunt Sharon, Shiloaha, Sierra), Bishop Alder, & Teresa Atkinsen.

Caden Turns 8

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Christmas 2008

Christmas Pictures

Finally some Christmas pictures. As always we celebrate Christmas at Grandma B's. The children just love sleeping over and waking up at grandmas house the next morning. As you will notice I have a wide variety of pictures from the holidays included in this slide show. There are pictures of us throwing out the reindeer dust for Santa's reindeer. ( It lets them know where to land!) My Mom, brother Chris and his wife Kirsten along with their son Jarett. My little brother Zack might be in a few shots along with my nephew Jonah who is now 12 1/2 years old. My Dad and the gang at his house in Boise. And of course my darling children are there as well. Enjoy.

Christmas with Friends

Christmas party with GREAT Friends

The week before Christmas we invited some of our good friends and their children over for a fun Christmas party. We had an absolutely great time! We played the white elephant game, cat and mouse, and many more. We even had good food to boot! It is so nice to have such wonderful friends as you!

2009 Hip Hip A New Day!

I can not believe that the Holidays are all over and done with. Yesterday I took down all of my Christmas decorations inside my house. With the two feet plus of snow outside I doubt that I will be accomplishing anything outside for some time. Caden's birthday is coming up so quickly! January 9th he will turn 8. Can you believe it 8 years old! Anyone who would like to attend his baptism is more than welcome to come. I think it will be the first part of February. I will catch up with Christmas pictures as soon as I can. Happy New Year!

Brenna's New Hair Cut

Hunemiller Christmas Party

Hunemiller Christmas Party

The first weekend in December, we loaded up the kids and went up to Boise to see my Dad's side of the family. We haven't been up to Boise in about a year since my dad has started spending spring, summer, and fall in Angel Fire New Mexico. We were very busy making ornaments for his tree, picking out a Christmas tree, going to the annual family party and even making a surprised visit to the ER. We had a really great time spending time with Grandpa Hunemiller and Niki. We had a nice time seeing my aunts, uncles and many cousins. Grams and Gramps actually paid for the party this year. They both have long since passed away, but funds from an oil stock keep coming to the trust fund. Lucky us! The trip to the ER lead to a night in the hospital for my Dad, which was the first time he has ever been in the hospital in all of his 63 young years. He is doing much better and he seems to really like his doctor. I will not go into detail but I will say thank goodness for yearly check-ups, and people who are dedicated to patient care. Merry Christmas everybody!

Christmas Concert