He is 13! How did that happen???

Happy 13th Birthday Ethan!

How could our baby be a teenager???  We sure love our EJ and we are so glad he is a part of our family!  We love that he isn't too old or too cool to go on dinner and movie dates with his parents!  

You are a tender, thoughtful, smart and talented young man.  We are so proud of you!

Have a wonderful Birthday!

A Beautiful Wedding!

April 27th was a beautiful day!  

Ben and Melissa were Married!!

We were so grateful and humbled by the support of so many family and friends.

While my talented Sister Linda and Niece Ally were helping me decorate... Grama and Grampa Dixon came to the Reception venue and brought us some flowers.  As they were leaving I reminded Grampa..."Watch your step!"... he didn't see the step and fell..it was very frightening.  Thank goodness James was there too... he knew not to try to move him and had me call 911... they came and transported him to American Fork Hospital.  We had to continue to prepare for the wedding, but we were all so worried about Grampa.  It was a blessing that 4 of James siblings were here for the wedding and took over with all that was needed with Grama and Grampa.  Jana even got Grama back in time for the wedding! We received the news that Grampa broke his hip.... not good.  He had surgery the next day and has made steady progress.  He is currently in a rehab center in American Fork and is being well cared for.  Grama is staying with us... and we have never had so much laundry and ironing done... I thought I did alot of ironing... but the boys have had their t-shirts ironed and even pillow cases... (I told them not to get used to that!)  We are grateful for his recovery and for the wonderful care he has received.

Grampa apologized to Ben and Melissa for "ruining the wedding... but at least you have a story to tell the rest of your lives!"

Other than the excitment with Grampa Dixon... it was a PERFECT day!  Beautiful in every way!

We are so pleased to add Melissa to our family!

 Part of the family... We missed Tyler and his family... he had a Law School Final that day... and Cami and Asa were in St. Louis... (Brad made a whirlwind cross country drive and immediate turn around flight back from North Carolina for the Wedding... we were so grateful he could be here with us!)

 She is a stunning Bride!

 She got him good...

They spent their honeymoon driving across the country... After stops in Nebraska, St. Louis and a fun night and day in Nashville they are in North Carolina while Ben works with Brad... we miss them already!

Tomorrow...

Look who's getting Married tomorrow!

We are so happy for you!

"Prisoner of War"

Tonight is the opening night of Lehi High School's

"Prisoner of War--the Musical"

Noah plays a German soldier... they have worked really hard on this original new play written by some former Lehi High Students and the Drama Director.  The play is based on the life of Ms. Nelson's Grandfather.  This is a tribute to all those who sacrificed so much to protect our freedom!

We are so proud of you Noah... break a leg!

Lt. Corbin Willis... who this play is all about!

Our Asa is 1!

Happy Birthday Asa!

We has so much fun celebrating Asa's Birthday yesterday... he is quite the popular 1 year old!

We are so grateful for him!!

Ben and Melissa!

We are so excited for Ben and Melissa as they prepare for their upcoming Wedding!

They make a wonderful couple and we are so happy to have Melissa join the family...

Easter Babies!

On this beautiful Easter...I want to express my Testimony that Jesus Christ Lives.

I am so grateful for the incomparable gift of the Atonement!  I am thankful that our Father in Heaven provided a Savior for us that we may repent and be forgiven of our sins...that we have a way to return to our Father again.  I am so grateful for Eternal Families...I love mine so much!  I need to express my love for my sweetheart...James!  He helps and encourages me through the difficult times and is there to rejoice with me in our celebrations.  I just don't know what I would do without him!

I was so happy to wake up this beautiful morning to some sweet pictures of our Grandsons!

Happy Easter!

Happy Birthday Tyler!

How could I have missed posting a "Happy 28th Birthday" to my #1 son Tyler???

Well...I am only a day late...that's pretty good for me these days!

Text conversation with Tyler and James...

James: It's your Birthday! Have a great day!...28?

Tyler: Thanks! Yep...your oldest is almost 30, you old man!

James: Scary to think we moved to Lehi when I was 27, with 2 sons.  

Doesn't seem that long ago... I am trying to stay young...determined to do 20 miles on the bike tomorrow.  Old man??? I'm offended--ha ha!

We are so proud of you Tyler and the wonderful Husband and Father you are!  You have worked so hard to get where you are... what a great experience you and your sweet family has had in Nebraska!

We love you!

Family Christmas Pictures

I can't believe it is March and I have yet to post our Family Christmas Pictures...

We were hoping to take them outside...but we were pretty much snowed in for Christmas Week!

 I am not sure how Ethan got away with hiding behind me... ha ha

I love Asa reaching for Papa and Kalvin's grin!

 Silly Kalvin is shooting a web!

 EJ is the baby still... ha ha

 Love all my boys!!

 It's so fun to have girls!!

 It was such a blessing to all be together!  It doesn't happen often enough!