Halloween...edited

The cutest Giraffe ever!  Wish we could see the other little guys this Halloween....

Two of Noah's friends went to school dressed up as Noah!  Cardigan sweaters, skinny pants--rolled up and leather shoes! I thought this was hilarious!

Noah cubed...

 YAY...Tyler just sent me these pictures of my sweet Nebraska boys on Halloween!
They are so adorable!

 The awesome pumpkin tradition continues...

Nebraska Trip!

A week or so ago I was blessed to be able to fly out to Nebraska to meet our newest Grandson!  I wish the whole family could have gone with me...thanks, James, for holding down the fort!

Introducing sweet Rhett Aaron Dixon...look at that dimple!

 Newest Nebraska fan!

I was so excited to have Tyler take me to his Law School... We are so proud of him and how hard he is working for this goal of a Law Degree!

Of course, you know I am a sports nerd!  Tyler and Kalvy took me to the football stadium and we had a wonderful time!  We even got to go on the field (Grami must have been pulling some strings from heaven!)

 National Championship Trophy's!

 Kalvy checking out the amazing conditioning facility...

Then we went to see where Tyler worked last summer for the Nebraska Attorney Generals Office...the State Capital.  What a beautiful building rich with history...so cool!

 Looking out over Lincoln, Nebraska from the top of the Capital Building... beautiful!

Tyler came home from school with a gift for the baby... a cute "Future Nebraska Law Grad"onsie!

All too quickly...it came time to say goodbye to my sweet boys!

 I will miss you...thank heaven for Skype!  I can't wait to see you at Christmas time!

On the way to the airport Tyler and Kalvin took me to the Winter Quarters Visitor Center, Cemetery and to see the beautiful Temple... a great way to end my trip!

Thanks for the wonderful time!  We love you all and we are so proud of you!

Elder Ben

Our Elder Ben has only two months left on his mission!  He is doing all he can to fit in all he wants to get done in his last couple of months.  He has been such a wonderful missionary!  We are so grateful for his example and his hard work.  He will treasure the experiences he has had for the rest of his life.  He said today in his email..."I've learned so much here, it's been life changing. It's amazing how right when I feel like I'm figuring out how to do missionary work as a full time missionary, I don't have much time to do it. But I won't let that stop the work from moving forward."  We love him so much!

Sunday's wonderful baptisms:

Elder Corbridge of the Seventy came to the Arcadia Mission and did training over the weekend.  Ben was excited to find out that Elder Corbridge is a cousin to his Aunt Mary!  Ben had the opportunity to conduct the training yesterday and had a great, spiritual experience.

A couple of weeks ago, they had the baptism of one of Ben's favorite people...Clarence!  He said it was the most miraculous, spiritual Sunday of his mission!

I know this time of Ben's life will shape the rest of his life.  Everything good in his future will be a blessing for faithful service.  I am grateful for good, faithful, hard working sons!  I am so proud of them all!

Welcome Rhett!

We are so excited to welcome little Rhett Aaron Dixon!

Kelly did such a wonderful job (with Tyler's help) bringing him into the world.

He has a sweet big brother that is thrilled to have him join their family.

The Dixon team keeps growing...and we are so grateful!

 Kalvin meeting his little brother...and bringing him a special gift!

 Kelly, you are such a wonderful, beautiful Mother!  We love you!

 I can't wait to hold you for myself!  I will be there in 4 days... but Papa and your Uncles aren't so happy they don't get to come with me!

I LOVE this picture Tyler sent... All the babies in the hospital receive this t-shirt on Game Day!

They love their football in Nebraska!  Go Huskers... you are lucky to have your newest fan!