Remembering 9-11

So, as we were talking to Caleb about 9-11 last night as he prepared his current event summary for middle school, I had time to reflect back and remember.  I watched it all happen on my TV in Rexburg Idaho before I left for work with my 18 month old.  When I arrived at work, I wanted desperately to go back and pick up Caleb.  I remember how quiet the world outside was, no airplanes in the sky,  very little traffic.  So somber.  I remembered I had taken these photos up at the gardens on the Ricks College campus earlier in the summer and decided to put phrases to them.  The middle one was our Christmas card cover that year.  

Walking into my heart.

Oh, he finally did it.  Joseph took his first official walk.  Oh, what a sweet boy.  Thank you Jenn R. for filming it for me.

Ben Baptized in April

Since the accident I have been soooooooooo tired and busy with kids and dr. appointments.  I thought I would finally take a min. to update about Ben's baptism.  I hope to work on Caleb's graduation next.  We had a great visit with Schwartz and Jemmett Grandparents!!!!  Thanks for coming!  We also got to have Aunt Christine and Uncle Steve and kidos come from Austin-Big treats all around!  Saturday, the day of the baptism was busy with soccer, General Conference and Ben's Baptism.  It was a great day and super to have family come for a visit.  Oh, and on Friday night the boys took their grandmothers to the school dance.

 Presidential Library for Bill Clinton.

 The escalators were Ben's favorite part of the Clinton Library.

 Dr. Seuss exhibit was fun.

 Practicing for the dance.  Grandma Jemmett just flew in --literally.

 Cousins 6 months apart and Spencer outweighs Joseph.

 Proud brothers.

 Grandpa taught Joseph how to come down the stairs and started on walking lessons.

 Joseph and Grandma Schwartz at the boy's soccer games.

 James and Ben just before the baptism

 Our friend Emily made those cool CTR cookies!

Aunt Christine and Uncle Steve with Spencer.

 Oh, and Thursday before the baptism was the Pinewood Derby!

 We went to Hot Springs with Grandma and Grandpa Jemmett.  Our favorite place?  The TOY shop!!!  Very fun.

Hot Springs Lookout!

Old Mill in North Little Rock Arkansas-Memorial Weekend

We had a great time at The Old Mill in North Little Rock.  We took our first official family photos in Arkansas.

My 3 year old singing the popcorn song.

It really is the simple things in life that make it enjoyable.  What a fun experience to be able to park under a popcorn tree, open the sunroof to feel, touch, taste and sing this classic spring song.  Really glad we did this yesterday because today it is raining BUCKETS.

Spring brings with it a reminder of new life.  We plant the bulbs, exercise faith they will grow and just when we can't take winter any longer some little green leaves of hope burst through the dull soil.  These are from Holland to Idaho, to Arkansas.  Thank you Julie and Dale!

I love Mary Englebreit and found this at Hobby Lobby and thought it was perfect.