2013… WOMENS GENERAL RELIEF SOCIETY BROADCAST WITH MOM

This was a very special evening.  Yes- because we got to go to the Conference Center and listen to our General Women's Presidency's as they testified of our Savior Jesus Christ, womanhood, and our role as mothers. But more because I was with my mom.  I have been away from my mom for most of my married life and so to be able to live within 4 1/2 hours from my mom has been a treat.  It was special to be in this setting among thousands of women with her by my side.  

So thankful that she could be with me:) 

2013…St.George Trip

This is why it is bad to get so behind on blogging.  I want to say we went to St. George because Shannon's cousin Jenny was getting married.  But I had to post these fun memories of being with cousins. Going to Lunch, Having a treat at Swig, and Sydney having fun playing Photographer.  She really does a great job!

 BEAUTIFUL



                                                                          GIRLS

                                                    COUSINS…


CHILDHOOD PLAYMATES
       
         WHO GROW UP

TO BE BEST FRIENDS!

2013… Tammy's celebration

I LOVE MY FAMILY HERITAGE

I have always loved my grandma Hansen's side of the family.  My grandma grew up with 5 sisters and 1 brother.  The sisters were very close. Always getting together for Education days and later on they began having sister parties in my grandparents Nephi home.  They were talented.  Singing, playing instruments, poetry, skits, and just plain out being their funny selves.

My Grandma Hansen is one of 3 sisters that are still living.  

Aunt Sara and Aunt Wilma and Grandma.

This picture is special to me for lot's of reasons. Because this is a few of my Aunt Jeanies daughters who lost their mom less than a year ago, and they sang at my wedding reception an have always been role models to me.  They live such Christ Centered lives and always have a hug and a smile. This was a special day because my moms cousin Tammy who is in the pink shirt has been battling breast cancer and was finally in remission. She wanted to come to Paragonah and celebrate by singing with her family. My Grandma Hansen was so excited about it and it worked out perfect because we were heading down to St.George that same weekend. So she came with us and then went home with my parents who were going up North in preparation for my moms knee surgery. My Aunt Wilma, in the wheelchair, has always had a sense of humor and you can tell as she is posing for this picture.   A side note now that we are in 2014. Tammy and her husband are now serving a mission in England.

2013… Preston was baptized Aug.31 2013

A few days after getting the keys to our home Preston was Baptized as a member of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints. We chose to do it in our ward that we were moving from.  We loved our ward family!  It was a very special day.  His sisters gave talks on baptism and the gift of the Holy Ghost and his cousins sang a primary song.  It was so neat to have our family and friends there to support him.  After he was confirmed he sat down and the tears started to stream down his little cheeks. He felt the spirit and it was a very tender moment as I put my arm around him and let him know to always remember those feelings because they are the whisperings of the spirit letting him know that what he did was right.  After the baptism we had a nice family dinner in the cultural hall with Prestons favorite meal, Spaghetti and french bread.  And another favorite of his is Chocolate sheet cake. Preston handed out chocolate covered pretzels that said 

"Thank you for helping me hold to the iron rod".

I know that it takes a village to raise our kids and I am forever thankful for all of you who have influenced our family for good!!! 

We are blessed.

Catching up on 2013...Moving on the first day of school

We got the keys the day before the kids started school.  It was very busy and stressful trying to pack and make sure kids got to school on time.  The younger kids started at a new Elementary.  They have had so much change over the last 3 years.  I hope we can finally settle down.

First day of school and guess who started Kindergarten?  

Sofie girl!!!

Boy was I one  HAPPY momma…

Happy 8th Birthday Preston

Preston had a birthday at Chuckee Cheeses.  It was an easy way to celebrate for a great price!  With the money he got for his birthday he went out and got himself a new bike.  I can't believe that my baby boy is already 8 years old!  They are all just growing up way too fast.

Trek on Morgan

So glad that Morgan had the opportunity to go to Trek with our Stake before moving.  She has such a positive attitude, most of the time and I know this wasn't easy for her but she kept that cute smile on her face.  She told us that the most spiritual part of the Trek was when they had the "Women's pull".  The men stood at the top of a steep hill with their hats off as they watched from afar as the women and girls pulled carts up a very steep hill.  The men were singing a hymn to encourage them and Morgan said she had to look down because all the boys and men were just crying.  Her testimony grew and she said she is so thankful for her ancestors who had the faith to keep going.  Sometimes when my life seems hard I honestly feel my ancestors pushing me along telling me to just keep going.