Family Reunion! (Timothy's Family)

We were able to spend some time at Timothy's parent's house with his family and Grandma and Aunt. Then, we drove up to his big family reunion in the mountains with his Dad's family- Grandma and all of her posterity. (The kids' great-grandma) It was so fun to see all of Timothy's Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins that were able to make it. We missed all of you who didn't make it. We camped there for two night and were able to go hiking, water-sliding, and participate in a world premier sock-puppet show. It was a lot of fun! The kids took turns getting rides in great-grandma's wheelchair.



The kids especially enjoyed the water slide- It was a home-made water slide. Timothy enjoyed it too! Hyrum took one run down and didn't do it again, but the others went over and over.

P.S. ↓ There is another new post dated July 24th, scroll down. ↓

Making strawberry jam

These posts are all out of order, but about a week before we left on our trip we went strawberry picking and brought home about 16 lbs of strawberries. We froze most of them because I love to make pie with them, and then I used some to make strawberry jam. It was my first attempt at canning with the children underfoot, but things worked out fine. They even helped a bit.

Family Reunion! (Jessica's Family)

During the week of the 4th of July we had a family reunion for my side of the family. We met a Katherine and Andrew's new house. We all (except Jason and Marji) tie dyed shirts, went swimming at a lake, played at the park, made a water slide in the back yard, and went to the Pocatello Zoo. It was a lot of fun and it was so great to see family members!The water slide got the kids going pretty fast!Grandma brought up some of her "Grandma-toys" this scooter was one of them and the kids loved it.


We tried to get a picture of the 5 grand-kids on Independence Day, but it didn't work very well. They're all so young.

Our wild family

If you want a more thorough explanation of our family reunion go to my sister, Katherine's blog she's got a lot more details. katherineandrew.blogspot.com

Happy Pioneer Day!

Our ward did a pioneer activity on Saturday to remember those who sacrificed so much to find a place of rest where they could practice their religion freely. We were invited to dress in the pioneer fashion and bring food for a potluck dinner like the pioneers would have made.

I made some gluten-free corn bread so that I would have something to eat there, I also took a little time to throw together some pioneer outfits for the family. I am pleased with how they turned out.

Rebekah

Hyrum and Mommy

Hyrum and Daddy
Brigham
My pioneer children

Ten years to forever

Ten years ago two people were joined together for time and for all eternity in the House of the Lord. In those ten years their love has only grown.

Timothy and I are both so glad that we found each other in that little music theory classroom those many years ago. We have had an amazing relationship so far, filled with love a beauty we never could have imagined. It is amazing to think what forever will bring as our love continues to grow. We have been very blessed to have found such a special relationship in our marriage. It has been a marvelous ten years as we have struggled through 2 bachelor degrees, a masters degree, and almost a PhD- Ten year of infertility that has only brought us closer together, and the miracle adoption of our three precious children which has been the greatest challenge and a huge source of joy for us.
We are so grateful that our loving Father in Heaven brought us together and gave us the opportunity to be sealed forever. What a marvelous joy these past ten years have been and what amazing times (and eternity) we have to look forward to.