I love my family

So this may be a super cheesy post, but I really want to just record it for my sake.  Yesterday was a busy day for our family.  We had church, and after which I had multiple meetings.  Xander is now 12 and went with the YM presidency to take the sacrament to the home bound people.  And Jared, was going to rush home and get dinner cooked so we could eat at 3:00, so he could be to a meeting at 3:40.

I was supposed to be home at 3, but it was apparent that wasn't happening.  Jared ate by himself, because Xander was also late. I didn't get home until 4, at which time Jared had already left for his meeting.  But Xander met me at the door, got my plate of food ready for me.  Sat me down and asked me the traditional Sunday question of "what did I learn at church".

At that moment, I realized what an amazing family I had.  My husband had cooked dinner, and was off filling his priesthood responsibility (for those who know about his past, you know what an amazing thing that is in and of itself).  My teenage son, who had been out helping with fast offerings was asking me what I learned at church today, while sitting at the dining room table with me while I at my dinner.  Even though we didn't get to spend it all together, at that moment we were a pretty awesome family.  I love these guys sooo much!

 

Black belts

We all made black belt. Woot woot. 

By the way. I do most my posting on Instagram now. You can follow me at "highdesigns13"

Updated Family Photo's

So we went to visit my sister Emily and her fabulous new hubby Rob in March.  Emily was nice enough to take our new family photo's.  I think they turned out "super".  Thanks Em!

Red belt

Look who made red belt

Family Photo Recreations

For christmas this year we decided to recreate old family photos and put them together in a frame for my parents.  And since you all have asked, here are the photos.

We all got a good laugh.

First day of school

This week Xander started 5th grade. He's getting so big. 

Day's of '47 Float Preview Party

Anyone living in the Salt Lake Area be sure to head out TODAY and visit the South Towne Expo center for the Float Preview Party!  All the floats that are going to be in the Days of '47 parade are there.  It is FREE, indoors, air-conditioned, and they have FREE balloon artists, face painters, and more.  Be sure you vote for your favorite float (as long as it is float #12, aka the one with the bubbles).  It will be going on all day today until 9:00.

You can read about it from today's news (click here).  My float is mentioned (we are the ones with bubbles that drew kids away from the other floats).

Hope to see you there!

Heidi