Old Home Videos

While we were visiting my mom the other day, my grandma was downloading old home videos from my childhood. My boys gathered around and we watched for hours as my memories flashed before us. We saw my Grandma and Grandpa Mennear, my aunt Lanette, my Grandpa Karlson, and Great Grandparents. It was so tender and sharing it with my family was oddly emotional. I am grateful for the sweet life I have lived and get to live. 

 

Taydens Birthday

 Tayden is 16!! I can't believe it. How is this child a full-grown teenager? He is living this life full of friends, and jobs, and making his own choices. I am so proud of the young man he is turning into. I would do anything to make time stop, so I could keep him little forever. But I really love watching him do life. He is passionate, kind and my absolute dream come true! 

Tayden declined a party to celebrate, but I have a hunch there will be a fishing trip with friends in the near future. Happy birthday to my first born. I love you more than you could ever imagine. 

Becketts Birthday

We got to celebrate Beckett last week as he turned fourteen. We surprised him and his buddy Brody with a bowling party with friends. It was a fun afternoon hanging out with his friends. My favorite part was when a friend brought Beckett a box of Lucky Charms and Beckett said, "The food of my people!" 

Other than that, Beckett had a pretty low-key birthday. We love Beckett so much. I don't even know where to begin. He gives the best hugs and plenty of them. He has a great sense of humor and more wit than he knows what to do with. He works harder than anyone I know. He is kind and smart and loves lifting weights. He has a heart of gold and is good to the core. It just doesn't get any better than him! 

Two Ordinations

Today, Tayden was ordained to the office of a Priest and Beckett to the office of a Teacher and Cache was set apart as the 2nd counselor in the deacons quorum. It was a great day and we had lots of support. I'm grateful for our families who are always there for these important days! 

 

You Tube Mechanic

Scott and Tayden (and sometimes Beckett) have been playing YouTube mechanics to fix Tayden's car. It's been a long process, but they fixed the tie rods and CV axles on both sides, and the car is working again! I love my handyman husband! 

 

Risk

 I was craving some serious family time, so Scott introduced the boys to his favorite board game, Risk. Not all of them (Tayden) were thrilled to be there but we ended up having lots of fun. In fact, the next game is on deck and the boys are planning their strategies. 

 

Beauty and The Beast

My mom got us tickets to Beauty and the Beast at the Hale Center Theatre. She was supposed to come with us, but got sick and couldn't attend. We missed her a lot, but we really enjoyed the play. It was fun doing something different and spending the day together.