Primary Program

On November 16th, at 1 pm Hillcrest 1st ward held our Primary Program, “Families are Forever’.  This is my third year of writing the program.  I love seeing my 3 months of stress and hard work come together. During our 3 practices leading up to the program, I am not sure how the real thing will go, but the children pulled it off and the spirit was so strong and I ended up crying.
This year was extra hard to see my little man on the stage.  He did great a first, he lasted 20 minutes in the program then he got off the stage and sat with nana, Gramps and Dad.
My little Sunbeam part;
“I know Heavenly Father loves me and I feel his love when I go to primary.”

My wonderful primary children. I am so grateful for each and every one. They have all touched my heart and I know they will do such good in this world.

First Snow Fall

The first snow fall fell November 13th; you were super excited to go play in the snow. Who knew that just a small amount of snow would be so much fun. You made a snow angel, threw snow balls at daddy, took a sled ride, tried to take dad on a sled ride, and of course ate lots of snow. I had so much capturing the moment.
We asked if you wanted to come inside and you exclaimed, “I am not cold.” You are defiantly part Canadian.
We are hoping for a better snow fall this year so you can actually make a snow man that you so desperately wanted to make last year but couldn't because of the lack of snow.
Happy First Snow Fall of Winter.

Photography Class

One of my goals this year {2014} is to learn my camera better. I have always enjoyed photography and I have had this pressing feeling that I need to get better. I really enjoy taking good memorial pictures of everyday life.
So, my sweet mom signed me up for a 6 week Photography class at UVU {it’s a early Christmas gift}.  I have loved every minute of it. I still have a lot to learn and I can’t wait to take more classes.
Learning about the Golden hour light. {One hour before sunrise and sunset.} and Black and White.

Finding the perfect rock to show Ryker how to skip stones in the water. It was hilarious to watch.


Walking along the trail we spotted a caterpillar.

4th Birthday Questions

1. What is your favorite color? Red and Green
2. What is your favorite toy? Rescue Bots like Chase 
3. What is your favorite food? Nutella Toast
4. What is your favorite treat? M&M’s and Oreos
5. What is your favorite song? The bumble bee
6. What is your favorite holiday? Halloween
7. What is your favorite thing to do outside? Play with my friends Ami, Libby and Elliot
8. Who is your best friend? It’s Spencer!
9. What is your favorite animal? The one with the really long neck, a Giraffe
10. What is your favorite book? Skeleton in my Closet
11. What is your favorite TV show? Transformer Rescue Bots
12. What is your favorite movie? Beauty and the Beast
13. What is your favorite cereal? Cinnamon toast crunch
14. What do you like to take with you to bed? Mike
15. What is your favorite food for breakfast? Cinnamon Toast  
16. What is your favorite food for lunch? Mac and Cheese
17. What is your favorite snack? Cheddar popcorn
18. What is your favorite drink? Chocolate milk
19. What is your favorite fruit? Peaches
20. What do you want to be when you grow up? Astronaut

You are our miracle child and words still can’t express how much we love each and every day with you. You teach us everyday to look at life's simple pleasures and I wouldn’t change a thing about you.

Love, Mommy and Daddy.

Halloween 2014

Weeks leading up to Halloween we’d ask you what you want to be for Halloween. You said, “skeleton”. So, while daddy watched the priesthood session we took the opportunity to go to the costume store. We saw all kinds of cool costumes but every time I pointed out a costume you shook your head, no. We finally came to the skeleton costumes and they were way too gruesome for a toddler. We left the store empty handed.
I thought about making your costume but we didn't have much time so we searched the internet and found a Carter'ss skeleton pj’s. We showed you the picture and you were all smiles.
You are the cutest skeleton I have every seen.

For dinner we had a pumpkin shaped pizza form Tennley’s Pizza. Then at 6 pm we went trick or treating with Nana, Gramps, Ashley, Mom and Dad.  This year you understood the process of trick or treating. You didn’t stop after each house to eat a piece of candy.

Once you got your candy you stood by the skeleton not moving.
I snapped a picture of the little skeletons.

The weather was absolutely beautiful and we couldn’t have asked for a better night. Even the sky added to the Halloween spookiness.

Your friend Keaton asked you if those were your real bones and you pulled up your shirt and said, “not real, my bones are  inside.”
You lasted for an hour. When we were walking up the steps you exclaimed, “now I can eat  my sugars.”
Happy Halloween Mr. Skeleton.