Little Missionaries

We were out getting Adam some copies at Stevenson's when I found the cutest thing. I could not resist getting these two missionary little people. One is dark like one of Adam's former mission companions, Elder Claudio Alferdo. The other has blonde hair like Adam. We call the little people Elder Smith (the dark one) and Elder Pauluka (the light one). I think they are way cute. When they get sister missionaries with dark hair I'll buy one of those. The first thing James did was put each missionary in each hand of his and took turns baptizing them in his mouth. It was cute. He seems to like them.

Mondays are now fun days with dad

James and Adam at Bridal Veil Falls

The three of us just playing at the Falls.

Mommy and James at the temple

Daddy and James looking spiffy

Candid shot of baby James

He looks like a little old man or a business man on his lunch break

Hi!

Adam and I have been able to have more time together. On Monday, Adam had a day off. We decided to go to the temple to get some names done for a friend who is on a mission. Our friend gets to go to the temple every six weeks so we started to do some of his family history work. Adam and I took turns going into the temple to do a little work. The other waited outside with James and played reverently on the temple grounds. It was a great start to a long fun day. Afterwards we decided we wanted to go on a picnic. We drove to the canyon and decided to go to Squaw peak. Neither one of us had ever been there so we went. We got lost and were pretty cranky because we were hungry. Finally we got there and got bothered by bees and wasps that we left soon after. I didn't even get to kiss Adam up there. It's like a make out point. All well. So we ate our lunch in the car and drove down to Bridal Veil Falls. There was this sign saying they were going to raise money to re-erect the trolley that goes up the side of the mountain. I think that is a cool idea. We played there a little and watched these kids throw each other into this rocky ice cold pond thing at the end of the fall. They played until one of them got hurt. It was amusing to watch. Afterwards we went to this beautiful park to play wiffel ball. The park had this cool swing that went in circles like at the fair. If you get the swings going fast enough the swings take flight. We couldn't get them to go that fast. James loved going high on the swing. Adam and I swung until we got sick. We decided to play wiffel ball until Adam whacked the ball into my knee. We were done. I got sun burned on my forehead and a tan on my arms. It was such a fun day. We ended it eating a pizza and watching a movie at our house. It was so nice to be with the ones I love. It's like we had a Saturday together again, but on Monday. It's so nice to be able to be home for my family. I can't wait to get a job again so I can help pay my school debt. It will be good to get working to save as well so when Adam goes to grad school we will be able to live off a small income and our savings. I know without a doubt Heavenly Father will bless us as long as we stay worthy. He has blessed us more this last year than I can remember. We have been through a lot and I know it's only because of Heavenly Father that we are still alive and in the state we are in. I can never re-pay him for all that he has done.

My hair cut

SO I finally got the nerve to cut my hair. I love it. At first I did not. i got my hair cut at BYU. That was a bad idea. I looked like a poodle. I went to JcPenny's to get my eyebrows done right after. Jenny, the best salon worker ever, had mercy upon and fixed my poodle hair. I have think hair and she thinned it out for me. She also layered it like I wanted. I decided if they don't give me what i want I am either going to ask them to fix it or I am going to not pay. In the end things worked out and it looks good.

The end is near

Here are my two men, one happier than the other.

This is my grandpa's chair.

Mommy and James

We took this picture on top of a fan box. We need a tri-pod or fourth person.


It is really late, but I wanted to post a few pictures. We are getting ready for graduation. It is so nice to really know we are getting a piece of paper saying we are smart. It really means a lot to me. I have worked really hard. It was tough and tiring, but in the end it was worth it. I am glad I kept going. Believe me there were days when i wanted to stop and try again later, but I was so close and now I am done. sigh. It feels good. It will be nice to say I accomplished what I did when some people didn't believe in me. I knew I had to do it. My dream has always been to go to college and to get a degree. I never really thought I was smart enough, but I have proved them and myself wrong. I know I was able to do it with God's help. He helped me get through the days I didn't think I could get through. My dear husband was a huge support. Our families gave us encouragement and help as we needed it. We thank all of you from the bottom of our hearts.,

Cry with me

So the other day Adam and I were watching a film. In the preview something unexpected happen. I am still a little emotional after having James. The preview was about this wife and husband. He died and he wrote her letters and stuff like that before he died. I started to cry and loud. James then started to cry even louder. Adam started to laugh, but with sympathy. I started to laugh as I held my crying son. It's funny how much our kids take after us, their parents. I better sign off before James decides that the computer is a huge chew toy.

Just some thoughts

Well these past few weeks have been very fun, scary, interesting, and nice. I was able to spend a lot of time with my family when we went down to Yuma. It was so nice just to hang out with my family. Our last day there was my favorite day. We just hung out with no distractions. It was what I needed. We went to a hotel, swam, ate pizza, and were together. That day will be one of my favorite memories. Since we've been back things have been a little nuts. We have been trying to get ourselves ready to graduate and move. We are trying to get finances, work, and either taking or selling our stuff in order. I feel like a Mormon pioneer, only in the sense of trying to see what we can fit in our car. We wish we could take everything, but we cannot afford that. I actually think it's kind of cool. I am really wondering what we are going to keep. It's like a game trying to see how much can fit in our Stratus. Maybe it's the crazy packing gene inside of me. We are really excited to have all of our family in one place again, well all except Greg and Brynna. They will be in school so they can't come. We will miss them, especially since we found this cool park we think Brynna would like. She'll have to see it another time. We are excited to graduate. I can't wait to be with my family again. I miss them. The older I get the more appreciation I gain for my parents. They have done so much for me. I can never repay them for the love nor the advice and help they have given me over the years. I love them both.

James says "hi" (kind of)

I just wanted to post this video. James and his almost first word. he is getting there, Tomorrow or the next day or so I want to post about our vacation. I miss my family. I will see them in a few weeks so that is comforting. I am really tired so I will write more later.