Oldish Pictures

We got these pictures taken when Riley was just one month old but just now got them back.  I forget how small he was!

For Gramcracker and Grandpa OD

Picture update for Gramcracker and Grandpa OD.  We miss you!

Prosser Balloon Rally

Bedtime Stories with Dad (the sticker says "$.50" from a garage sale)

 Riley is so chunky he gets stuck getting out of his Bumbo!

 Hanging out with Kona the Honu.

Loves the Hymns...Ok, I admit...I took this picture at church during Sunday School.  I didn't use the flash though!

Right after Riley wakes up from his nap he pokes his head up to see if anyone is there. 

Now that's a STACHE!

If there were no night...

I'm not one to share my testimony very often.  But right this very instance my heart is overflowing with thanks and love for my Savior.  How blessed I am to have the gospel in my life.  I know that my Savior lives!  And I also know that He died for me and for each one of us.  And because of His Atonement we have the opportunity to live with him again some day.  What a blessing! 

I'm so grateful that because of my parents being sealed for time and all eternity that our family will have the blessing of being together forever.  I love my family!  I am so grateful for the love and support they are to me.  I am so grateful that in times of need we can all pull together in spirit and love.

I recently came across this quote from James E. Faust that has given me strength.

"If there were no night, we would not appreciate the day, nor could we see the stars and the vastness of the heavens. We must partake of the bitter with the sweet. There is a divine purpose in the adversities we encounter every day. They prepare, they purge, they purify, and thus they bless." ~James E. Faust

Oh Cousins!

When we were in Utah all the grandkids/cousins/nieces and nephews were all together for the first time!  So of course we captured the moment with a portrait session!  Meet my adorable nieces and nephews!

(Top to bottom / Left to Right)

Afton is 5 and she LOVES Hannah Montana - Huxley is 4 and he is SUPER smart

Cassidy is 10 and is the sports ALL STAR! - Riley (that one's mine) is 6 months and ROLLS around everywhere

Spencer is 2 and loves FISHING - Conor is 2 and loves his Puppy OSCAR

Madison is 7 and is the STYLISH one of the bunch - Mason is 1 and loves playing in the SANDBOX!

Aren't they so cute!?!

Funny faces for Gramcracker and Grandpa OD!