It was so pretty! We walked along the river but had to cut it short because Landen wanted to get in the water. He wined and complained the whole time, poor guy just didn't understand.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Cider Mill
My sister Katie and her husband Jason came to visit us! Yeah! Brownie points for them!! We went to a cider mill where we enjoyed yummy doghnuts and cider and apple crisp. The boys had a ton of fun running around and enjoying the fall weather.
It was so pretty! We walked along the river but had to cut it short because Landen wanted to get in the water. He wined and complained the whole time, poor guy just didn't understand. 
It was so pretty! We walked along the river but had to cut it short because Landen wanted to get in the water. He wined and complained the whole time, poor guy just didn't understand.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Prophets and Apostles
What a great conference weekend we had. It is always so refreshing and edifying to listen to The Prophet and Apostles of Jesus Christ, along with other leaders of the church. General conference left me with feelings of profound gratitude, urgency to improve and be a better person to prepare for the second coming of the Savior, and a resolute knowledge that this truly is the church of Jesus Christ restored to the earth, He is at the head, leading and directing it.
I was touched by a story Elder Boyd K. Packer told that I recently shared in a lesson I taught at church. It comes to mind now, and I'd like to share it with you. Elder Packer says...
"In 1976 an area general conference was held in Copenhagen, Denmark. Following the closing session, President Spencer W. Kimball desired to visit the Vor Frue Church, where the Thorvaldsen statues of the Christus and of the Twelve Apostles stand. He had visited there some years earlier and wanted all of us to see it, to go there.
To the front of the church, behind the altar, stands the familiar statue of the Christus with His arms turned forward and somewhat outstretched, the hands showing the imprint of the nails, and the wound in His side very clearly visible. Along each side stand the statues of the Apostles, Peter at the front to the right and the other Apostles in order.
Most of our group was near the rear of the chapel with the custodian. I stood up front with President Kimball before the statue of Peter with Elder Rex D. Pinegar and Johan Helge Benthin, president of the Copenhagen stake.
In Peter’s hand, depicted in marble, is a set of heavy keys. President Kimball pointed to those keys and explained what they symbolized. Then, in an act I shall never forget, he turned to President Benthin and with unaccustomed firmness pointed his finger at him and said, “I want you to tell everyone in Denmark that I hold the keys! We hold the real keys, and we use them every day.”
I will never forget that declaration, that testimony from the prophet. The influence was spiritually powerful; the impression was physical in its impact.
We walked to the back of the chapel where the rest of the group was standing. Pointing to the statues, President Kimball said to the kind custodian, “These are the dead Apostles.” Pointing to me, he said, “Here we have the living Apostles. Elder Packer is an Apostle. Elder Thomas S. Monson and Elder L. Tom Perry are Apostles, and I am an Apostle. We are the living Apostles.
“You read about the Seventies in the New Testament, and here are two of the living Seventies, Elder Rex D. Pinegar and Elder Robert D. Hales.”
The custodian, who up to that time had shown no emotion, suddenly was in tears.
I felt I had had an experience of a lifetime."
We believe in the same organization that existed in the primitive church namely apostles, prophets, pastures, teachers, evangelists and so forth.
I feel so blessed to be a part of this great work of the Lord. I hope to share my knowledge of the truth I have more often and with more people as I feel an enormous urgency to do so.
I was touched by a story Elder Boyd K. Packer told that I recently shared in a lesson I taught at church. It comes to mind now, and I'd like to share it with you. Elder Packer says...
"In 1976 an area general conference was held in Copenhagen, Denmark. Following the closing session, President Spencer W. Kimball desired to visit the Vor Frue Church, where the Thorvaldsen statues of the Christus and of the Twelve Apostles stand. He had visited there some years earlier and wanted all of us to see it, to go there.
To the front of the church, behind the altar, stands the familiar statue of the Christus with His arms turned forward and somewhat outstretched, the hands showing the imprint of the nails, and the wound in His side very clearly visible. Along each side stand the statues of the Apostles, Peter at the front to the right and the other Apostles in order.
Most of our group was near the rear of the chapel with the custodian. I stood up front with President Kimball before the statue of Peter with Elder Rex D. Pinegar and Johan Helge Benthin, president of the Copenhagen stake.
In Peter’s hand, depicted in marble, is a set of heavy keys. President Kimball pointed to those keys and explained what they symbolized. Then, in an act I shall never forget, he turned to President Benthin and with unaccustomed firmness pointed his finger at him and said, “I want you to tell everyone in Denmark that I hold the keys! We hold the real keys, and we use them every day.”
I will never forget that declaration, that testimony from the prophet. The influence was spiritually powerful; the impression was physical in its impact.
We walked to the back of the chapel where the rest of the group was standing. Pointing to the statues, President Kimball said to the kind custodian, “These are the dead Apostles.” Pointing to me, he said, “Here we have the living Apostles. Elder Packer is an Apostle. Elder Thomas S. Monson and Elder L. Tom Perry are Apostles, and I am an Apostle. We are the living Apostles.
“You read about the Seventies in the New Testament, and here are two of the living Seventies, Elder Rex D. Pinegar and Elder Robert D. Hales.”
The custodian, who up to that time had shown no emotion, suddenly was in tears.
I felt I had had an experience of a lifetime."
We believe in the same organization that existed in the primitive church namely apostles, prophets, pastures, teachers, evangelists and so forth.
I feel so blessed to be a part of this great work of the Lord. I hope to share my knowledge of the truth I have more often and with more people as I feel an enormous urgency to do so.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
We Fit the Name
BATS
Dallin played T-ball this summer. He liked it, and had a lot of fun!
BALLS
Dallin also is playing soccer. He LOVES it!
Goal!
Backyard Fun!
Landen can be seen the most with a ball. Whenever I need him to be occupied for a moment, I hand him a ball. He hits it and chases it around the house for quite a while.
Of course the Boise State Football is his favorite!
BUGS
Catching bumblebees
and caterpillars...
Dallin played T-ball this summer. He liked it, and had a lot of fun!
BALLS
Dallin also is playing soccer. He LOVES it!
Goal!
Backyard Fun!
Landen can be seen the most with a ball. Whenever I need him to be occupied for a moment, I hand him a ball. He hits it and chases it around the house for quite a while.
Of course the Boise State Football is his favorite!
BUGS
Catching bumblebees
and caterpillars...
and roly polies, and spiders, and cicadas which I can't stand to look at, let alone take a picture of!
BOYS
Dallin and Isaac wrestling. In their sunday clothes I might add.
Monday, September 22, 2008
New Tricks
We've recently learned some new tricks around here
Landen has learned to play the piano! If he sees it open he's there!
Dallin can climb the wall. He was thrilled to discover this!
Landen has learned to play the piano! If he sees it open he's there!
Isaac can do a somersault - sort of
Dallin can climb the wall. He was thrilled to discover this!
No Raisins Please!
Isaac took an extra long time choosing his breakfast this morning. He finally picked Raisin Bran. I later came to find he just didn't want the raisins! Needless to say he spent breakfast picking an infinite amount of raisins out of his bowl. He finally gave up and settled for oatmeal. But of course I get, "Mom next time get the Raisin Bran with no raisins."
Sign of Fall
I'm not sure if this is funny or a cause for concern.
I don't know about you, but in the summer it is either bare foot or sandals for me and the kids. The other day was a little chilly and Dallin walked up to me and said, "Mom do you have mud on your feet?" I looked at my feet and said, "no." Still puzzled he says, "what's all over your feet?" I looked at my feet again and realized what he was talking about. "Those are my brown socks!"
I don't know about you, but in the summer it is either bare foot or sandals for me and the kids. The other day was a little chilly and Dallin walked up to me and said, "Mom do you have mud on your feet?" I looked at my feet and said, "no." Still puzzled he says, "what's all over your feet?" I looked at my feet again and realized what he was talking about. "Those are my brown socks!"
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
First Day
Everyone has a "First Day" when they feel sad and all alone. 
It can be so scary when you're out there on your own.
Take my hankie, dry your tears. I know you'll make new friends.
I promise we'll be together when the school day ends.
Here comes the teacher, blow your nose and be brave.
Come on now wipe your eyes, this is no way to behave.
"Well, good morning teacher. We really must beg your pardon.
No, my MOMMY doesn't always act this way,
But it's my first day of KINDERGARTEN!
We made it through the first day of Kindergarten! Dallin did really well. He was shy and nervous but no tears or even hesitation. Mom did great too! It helped to have my neighbor Mary there, who was a practiced pro at this, and also someone I didn't feel comfortable crying in front of. We walked home together complaining about the traffic on our street. So thanks to her we had success! No tears! It was a fun day, and going to be a great year! I'm so excited for my little (I mean big) Dallin!
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