Jace's Baptism

Jace has the good fortune of being the youngest of 3 cousins all born within 6 months of each other. They are the best of friends. So, when McKay and Garet turned 8 and were baptized he definitely knew what he was missing! He has been so excited for his baptism day! He was baptized and confirmed by his Dad. Grandpa Mike and Uncle Ryan were the witnesses.

His new favorite story: He got to be baptized 2 times because the first time Dad didn't get his mohawk wet! :)

A Change of "Behave Your"

It's never good to start off the day with an argument with my 8 yr old....

While doing Jace's hair this morning I brought up the topic of the "Wax Museum" they are doing at school. I asked him if he had decided what he wanted to be. (they have to choose someone from history). I suggested John Wayne (thinking he could dress up as a cowboy and because Grandpa Mike is his #1 fan and has lots of paraphernalia). He DID NOT like my suggestion. He said he would be either Buzz Lightyear....or one of the 3 Amigos. Ha! We argued a bit about those two choices not being exactly what the Wax Museum was about and went on our way to school.

So when I walked in the door from school today Jace hands me this paper and says, "I'll just go straight to my room because I know I'm gonna be grounded." and off he went. Good thing he wasn't around when I read it...cause I couldn't have kept a straight face. 2nd Graders are the cutest! After a light scolding and a day without any fun his "behave your" is back up to par.

As for Mr. Wayne...the purchase of an awesome cowboy hat has ignited the fire to be John Wayne for the Wax Museum. We now have a cowboy strutting around our house 24/7.

Lehi Pioneer Football

Easton played 6th Grade Football for the Lehi Pioneers this year. It was so much fun to watch. I love football. There is nothing quite like a beautiful Fall day with the sounds of crunching football pads in the distance. LOVE IT. Not so sure East really loved it. He isn't much of a contact sports guy. He wanted to try it out though and I think he had a good time the whole season.

 

Halliday~home jersey

Blue Mountain

A huge portion of my childhood memories are of times spent on the Blue Mountain. Memories include: getting firewood, hunting, jeeping, making my dad let me out to walk on the steep hills, looking for deer, cookouts, etc. etc.

My dad is an avid outdoorsman. Anything to do with jeeps. trucks. motorcycles. boats. firewood. animals. guns....you name it....that is my dad.

I on the other hand am an avid "indoorsman". I don't like steep hills. guns. dirt. bugs. blood. cold. dark. hot. fish...you name it...that's me.

I was excited when Grandpa decided to take us all on a hike up on the Blue's. The sights, sounds, and smells of the mountains bring back so many wonderful memories. My boys were in heaven! I think even Camry enjoyed herself...although she is a little bit more like her mom.

Jace and his trusty walking stick

Easton could have hiked all day

Easton, Grandpa, Nemi, Camry, Grandma, Colby, Sage, and Jace

The grandkids and Grandma...Johnson CreekThis is what you hike in when you're a city girl....Grandpa was NOT proudThe girls crossing the creekGrandpa and SageCity SlickersEaston and his walking stickMy little monkey hangin in a treein case anyone is wondering...I've got his number... :) EastCamry and the little boys

Thanks for the memories Grandpa! Love you!

I Should Probably....

....update my blog....

First Day of School 2010

Jace first day of 2nd Grade

Camry first day of 8th Grade

Easton first day of 6th Grade

Ready to tackle the 2010-2011 school year

Our new shoe picture

Grandpa's 80th Birthday

My Grandpa turned 80 this year so the kids and I traveled to St. George for his birthday bash. Aunt Jeanne threw an INCREDIBLE party for an AMAZING man! My Uncle Ken took some great candid shots at the party that he let me steal for my blog. Great Grandpa Northern

Mom, Autumn, Jace

Jennie, Mom, Autumn

Aunt Jeanne, little Claire, Mom

Autumn, Sharley, Jennie, Lyndsay

All of the party goers

Me and my sweet Grandma (Claire). She is suffering from Alzheimer's. I can never get tired of her telling me that I'm her favorite. :)

Colby with the master chef himself...Uncle Chuck

Camry...with Grandpa in the background

Happy Birthday Grandpa! Here's to many more!