Parker got baptized!!!!!

Parker and his plate of cookies.

All of us together.

My bishop and his cute wife.

Pete, Su ah, and baby Michelle.

Parker and grandpa.

This is a little late......

Parker was baptised on Jan 31st by Grandpa Jack.

I love my dad!

So he has been here 2 days and we have already done ALOT!!!!!!! I am just really enjoying having him here. Thanks again Kar!!!

Day 1..... picked him up from Frankfurt, gave him the grand tour of our place, Doners.... YUM!! Wrestling practice, watched Zacks wrestling video's and some old family videos.

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Day 2...... up early, drove to schloss neuschwanstein, took the tour, walked the shops below, drove through Austria to Garmisch, had a very yummy dinner, drove through Munich to get home. Dad and I stayed up and watched pathfinder, I couldnt hang I went to bed before he did.

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Day 3....... we slept in!!!! It was great. We are headed to Nurnberg. We toured the castle walked the town and ate at this yummy restaurant before braving the snow in the drive home.

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Day 4....... Went to church. Andrea came over for a quick lunch before heading off to the baptism. The baptism was really special. We had a great turn out. I am so happy my dad was able to come and baptize my lil man. Words just cant explain how proud I was!!!

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Day 5........ We wondered around Rothenberg, walked the wall. I almost fell on my butt every 5 mins because my boots have no traction. We had lunch at an Italian place in Ansbach. Picked the kids up from school, stopped by the store then headed home to have a family home evening. We watched Samuel the lamenite. Very good show.

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Day 6...... we left at 7am to drive to the airport, we arrived at 9:40am. We had a hot coco and a donut. I was so sad to see my dad go. I enjoyed having him here!!!

My dad was so much fun. He talked to everyone he met, it was cool that the people here actually talked back. I miss you already dad!!

8 is great! Happy Birthday Parker.

I cant believe my little man is 8!!!!! where did the time go?

Pics of P man through the years..... these are random!

Happy Birthday Parker.

My lil wrestler.

Waiting................ lots of waiting.

Parker chillin with his team.

Our good friend Pete giving Parker a few pointers.

I was so proud of Parker yesterday. He gave it his all, he never quit!!!! He lost his first match by a few points, he was pinned in his second match. Both kids had been wrestling for 2-3 yrs but Parker put up a fight in both. He won his 3rd match. He were excited about that. I didn't care so much about the loses or the win I was just so proud that he put his whole heart into it. It made for a long day but we are looking forward to next week and practicing with grandpa!!!

Match 1 Match 2 wouldn't download!!!! GRRRRR.

Match 3

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Snow snow snow snow and more snow.

So pretty much it has been snowing non-stop for over a week. At first it was all pretty and peaceful and now I just want it to stop!!! Post is closed again today, School was sent home early AGAIN and I don't dare to drive anywhere. CRAZY SNOW. The kids and I have been enjoying movie days......... The dogs are loving the snow. They frolic when they go outside. I have to go out and shovel the walks again just so they can be covered back up. I am complaining even though I know our earth needs the moisture.

On a happier note....... My dad is coming at the end of the month and staying for 6 days(or so). I am so excited to have him come. He will be baptising Parker. I just wish Trav could be here and also that we could share that special day with the rest of our family. I just get really excited knowing I will get lots of one on one time with my dad. I have plans to to run him ragged again. In a good way. HE HE!!

Trav is doing well. As well as you can do when one is away from family living in craziness. We miss him dearly. Parker still wont talk to him much on the web cam but then again he doesn't talk to anyone on the web cam. Its just not his thing I guess.

Sarriah had her first big girl phone call last week. One of her friends called and they chatted for about 20 Min's. I sat back watching her....... my young lady, and wondering how she grew up so fast. My next thought was oh crap........... its starting already, she is still a baby!!!!

Parker turns 8 soon. How did that happen?

I am now a primary teacher at church. I am doing the best I can but Parker says(I am his teacher) that I am boring and I have ruined his life. He says it in teasing but I really think he hates it because he has to be on his best behavior.

Sorry there wont be any pictures with this post. Its just an update and I haven't really taken any pictures in over a week. We are all healthy and well. In fact we get our second H1N1 shot this week. YAY!!!!!!

I also just finished a really good book. From the moment I started it I couldnt put it down. I love books that keep me interested. The book is called "Left to Tell". It was really inspiring. Thank you Laura. It was a great book.

Happy New Year's....................2010!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I cant believe another year has started. 2010 here we go!!!!!

I hope this year brings happiness, health and at least a little wealth to you all.

The kids and I celebrated with my friend Shannon at her home. We stayed up way to late, but we had a blast!!!!! Thanks Shannon!!!!!

I love you all and cant wait to see you this year.

Going back......................

Bath time.

SPRINKLERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Parker was in to dinosaurs, he was always growling and showing his teeth.

Harry Potter book release.

Harry Potter Jr.

I found this old Walmart photo disc today. I love going back and looking at my kids. They are so cute!!!

Merry Christmas

Look, Trav was in our Christmas morning pics!!!!

New ward robes for the kids!!!!

Let me just say...... Christmas was not nearly as fun this year because Trav wasnt here!!!!!

Now having said that, we had a great day. The kids got up at 2am and stayed up till 5:30am when they were pursting at the seems to get to their gifts. They both said they woke up because they heard his sleigh bells. Trav called at 6am and the unwrapping started...... took all of 10 mins, but at the end of it I didnt hear a sigle "Thats it". Success, they were both totally satisfied.

I got a snuggie from Laura and it is the coolest thing ever. Dad and Kar gave me a beautiful painting of the Sacred Grove. The kids got one of everything..... No joke!!!!

Now that Christmas is over, what next?????

Even though the kids were so very excited about their gifts we all know the true meaning of Christmas cannot be found under a tree. We enjoyed Christ's birthday very much.

MERRY

Christmas!!!!!!

IRAQ

Look at me cute hubby!

He celebrated Christmas in IRAQ.

snowy days

Let it snow, let it snow, LET IT SNOW!!!!!!!!

So fun we have a backyard the kids can enjoy it in.