new movie

Ok trying to see if this works. I have grand ideas about doing a Vlog on out trip this summer and I am trying to learn how to make movies and post them. So this is my first attempt . Tell me what you think.

yellow belt!

The kids go to a Karate place that is just around the corner from us. They love it. This is there yellow belt advancement. Aunt Megan and Uncle Ben came and watch them. Then we went out to dinner to celebrate. Gabby was so cute she did not want to take off her gee and new belt she said that she wanted everyone to know that she was a yellow belt. to cute.  I am so proud of them.

Kyle

So, Kyle was called as the deacon quorum president today and set apart. I am so proud of him. It has been a big couple of months. The comment was made by a friend that he is the only deacon so there was not much of a choice. I thought and pondered that for a few minutes and realized there is a big choice. A great big one. Kyle has made a choice, the choice to live worthy to receive the priesthood and this calling. I am so proud of him. He takes is responsibility very seriously. He has passed the sacrament, sat with the bishop during sacrament meeting, collected fast offerings, attended BYC and done home bounds every week, he does this with joy and enthusiasm. He is awesome and I am so proud to call him my son.

I love this young man. He makes me smile.      

Kyle is 12

I can not believe he is 12!
He was given the priesthood on Sunday and will pass the sacrament tomorrow. I am so proud of him he is turning into a great young man.   

Love

Did you know I love this man?

It am still amazed that he is here with me.

I love that we got to spend another Christmas together...

and what a wonderful Christmas it was.

We were so blessed by our wonderful family 

They do so much for us

And the kindness of strangers still takes my breath away

Some day I hope to return the favor.

But I guess for now it is my job to learn humility.

We are taught to serve others....

But we must also learn to let others serve us.

to be humble.

I know its time to post

I know it is time to post when I get to the bottom of Amy's list. Things are good in Utah. The weather is very mild and I am really enjoying it. School is going great I think I will end up with straight A's this semester as long as I do good on my finals. I have been able to work with some midwives down here and that has been great! Love to keep my hands in it.
We have decided that it is time for Ray to try and work some. He has done some volunteering at DI the church thrift store. They have a program for disabled people to work there so he is applying for the program. It will be part time work and they work with people with his issues so I think it will be a very positive thing for him. So hopefully by the New Year he will be doing that.
Mom and Dad are here and that has been great. They are eager for there mission call to come, they are not so much for being in limbo land.
Well that is about all.

 

just some pics