Eden's Baptism A day full of Blessings

We couldn't have done it with out the help of the Whipples. Traditionally when our kids get baptized, we have it with the Ward and Stake. This year we really felt it was important to be able to have family be present for Eden's special day. We had the baptism in Vegas with Bishop Whipple presiding and aunt Leah playing the piano.


My mom, Irene, was able to drive up from Huntington Beach and be present as two of her grandaughters were baptized. I love my mom and I am constantly grateful for her.


Jasmine, my niece, and Eden were blessed on the same day and now they were baptized on the same day. They felt like the princess they are.

I can't believe Eden turned 8. she has a strong testimony of the Gospel and loves to choose the right. It is such a joy to see her beautiful spirit grow in faith. It was a special day for all of us.

Thanksgiving Weekend Part I

Thanksgiving at the Nottages

This year for Thanksgiving we spent it in Las Vegas and Grandma Nottage made a most delicious feast. We all stuffed our faces in the best company. Later we headed to the Whipple's for some dessert. The whole Whipple clan was there even their newest addition that was only days old. Thanks guys for having us over!!!

Everyday I am grateful for so many blessings. I am constantly grateful for a loving husband who keeps me sane with his humor and always works so hard to provide. I am grateful that we have been blessed with four wonderful children in our lives. Each one teaches me so much. I love being a mom. I'm not a perfect mom but I love how motherhood makes me want to be better and better. I am grateful for my calling as a primary teacher. I love that I need to study the scriptures in order to teach from them. My brain seems to absorb more this way. I am grateful for FB..Yes I know shocker. I love seeing what family is up to. It makes me feel like I am not so far away. I am grateful for extended family. I feel like I can go on and on and so I will narrow my gratitude to Thanking Heavenly Father for all the tender mercies and blessings he has imparted. I feel very humbled and blessed.

We are really enjoying fall. Spring and fall are my most favorite seasons because of all the colors. I took these pictures late in the afternoon so I didn't capture the beauty of the colors but I think we had a lot more fun driving around looking at all the wonders of fall.