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.

Happy Halloween and Happy Birthday Nathan

Eden and I relaxing at Gardner Village. Yes I got a nose job and a boob job. Thanks for noticing. Really? Gardner Village has a witch display they do and it is bigger than I ever expected. They have witches all around and some are mechanical. A must see.


Tyson with his mask on. It only lasted minutes..

OK so I'm a bad mom. I never got the before "Trick or Treat Picture" It wasn't until just now that I noticed I didn't get one picture with all my kids in it. Brady was Dead Biker and Ben a Zombie (this is with make up off). This year I was the room mom over Ben's class. Will you believe I did not take one picture. NOT ONE of the party. Just for memory's sake. We made Ghosts out of cheese cloths and glue, played games, had Halloween doughnuts, and Tyson was the most popular boy in class that day. Shh don't tell anyone but he had had a fever that morning and was cranky. I couldn't not do the party so I took him with me and sat him in the corner. Bless his heart he tried his hardest to just sit there.

This is Eden's "rock star" costume minus a guitar and microphone which we forgot at home. (side note...I was a tad overwhelmed that morning).

Now I don't have a picture yet but Ben had his first little concert today. He played the tune to "Ghost Busters" on the cello with the Strings orchastra. He loved it. I was able to video it for another mom. I happened to be there to pick up the instrument from Ben... I'll post a picture when I get one.

Happy Birthday Eden

For Eden's Birthday we went bowling and she actually won one of the games. I didn't even break 100. It was very sad bowling for Nathan and I. Brady found a new way to hang streamers. Eden's words after looking at the streamers..."I am so lucky to have brothers" Lets see is she sings that song again. One of her presents was a Hellow Kitty sewing machine. She was so excited for it. She and I have lots of sewing projects lined up stay tuned.

Primary Program

One of my favorite Sundays is the Primary Program. The children sing and speak parts. Some get nervous and need a little help. I am always touched by the power of music and the power of words in music. I believe that is how I first gained a testimony. Having been a convert, I didn't know all the gospel answers but what I did know was how I felt when the Holy Ghost was there. The sweet words have lingered in my heart and thoughts helping me feel the spirit as I grew up. I am so grateful for the Primary Leaders and the Primary Music Leader. She works so well at teaching the children such precious truths as she teaches them to sing. Thank you Primary Music Leaders for planting the seeds of testimony. The words they have learned will linger in their minds and thoughts for always.

Superwhy...The power to READ

Tyson, my youngest decided he wanted to be Superwhy for Halloween. As if I haven't learned my lesson... I tried to convince him to wear one of our other toddler costumes already in our possesion. He was not to be deterred. I tried looking for a SuperWhyu costume on my outings without any luck. And since our Trunk or Treat was Saturday night, I spent Saturday afternoon driving around for some green pants, green shirt, and blue fabric. This is what I was able to come up with. Don't look too closely...I never found the green shirt in time so I used one of his old ones and just turned it inside out. He was happy and that's all that matters. I did end up making the mask but he refused to wear it.