Duck Bums

Joseph and I went for a walk this evening on the Logan River trail... and we loved this picture.
These have to be some of the coldest duck.... it was Freezing while we were out there!!!

2 Great Guys

I know I need to be better about actual events. So let me tell you about the awesome weekend we had.

As was posted before, Stuart was ordained a Deacon this past Sunday. He is such an awesome kid. I know I complain that he drive me nuts (as any normal pre-teen should) but I have to make mention of the times that his real personality shows through. I think as parents we need that every once in a while, as a little glimpse into the type of men our boys will become. I am really proud of him this weekend. Not only for the choices that he has made, but for understanding them and understanding that they are privileges. There is a part of me that is excited to see these changes, no matter how brief, but there is a part of me that is struggling... my little boy is growing up.

I feel that I should also mention, that I have an amazing and awesome husband. He is a great example to Stuart. He is also amazingly patient and helpful. Sunday, after church, we successfully fed 54 people at our home! 22 of which were kids, all of them younger than Stuart. It was CHAOS! but it was also great to be surrounded by family. All of which are supportive and involved.

So enough of the deep thoughts for the moment. I just had to say that I have some great guys in my life.

Stuart Birthday Present

Here is Stuarts room, his birthday present. The wood is for his layout, and we got his quilt done and his curtains done. So now, he can start working on his model railroad.

Happy Birthday Stuart!!

Wow.....12 already. And you gotta love the picture. He refuses to smile..... and you wonder why I won't spend the money to take him and have them professionally done.........

I can;t believe it. It has gone by so fast. Sunday, on his actual birthday, he was sustained to be a Deacon by the ward, and sat up on the stand with the bishop for Sacrament Meeting. I was mortified, of course, when I saw him folding paper boats out of the program, and picking his nose.
OY!

But several moms stopped and spoke with me. They told me that he was the "epitomy" of an deacon.... just exactly what you would expect from a 12 year old. They also assured me that he would grow out it. I sure hope that is the case.......... he is my only hope for grandkids.......

Last night was his first Young mens activity. They were going to go bowling at the fun center..... but decided that was too expensive.... so they played pool instead.


It was kinda fun for Joseph and I.... a quiet evening at home, without a chaperone! We curled up on the couch and watched a movie.

anyway.... we are looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend.