Family Picture before Cole's Baptism

Our family before Cole's baptism. (I am not sure why the car picture got put in instead of this one, below, but here it is now!)

Cole's Baptism

Today was Cole's big day. He was so excited to get baptized. It was a great morning with lots of family and friends to share in his special day. After the baptism and confirmation everyone came to eat and visit. Later today Layne had a work party we all went to where we rode horses and played games; like how far can you throw a cow chip, (3 out of my 4 kids won that contest), 3 legged races, sack races,etc.. Then we had a barbeque. After the trail ride Cole decided he wants a horse instead of a dirt bike! (He doesn't have a dirt bike he just really wanted one.)He kept asking me the rest of the evening, "When can we get a horse?" So we told him maybe someday when we can afford it! It was a great day, spiritually and physically.

Oops!

Well I had my first really embarrassing moment at the gym. (And I hope the last!) First I need to tell you the layout of the exercise rooms. The weight room is pretty big with a wall of mirrors on one side. Cubby holes for personal items are in the corner near the door to enter. Facing the cubby holes and the weight room is the cardio room where all of the treadmills, elipticals, etc. are located. With a glass pane separating the two rooms. There were about 18 people there at the time. So as with every morning Layne and I arrived and went to the cubby holes to put our jackets, sweatshirts, keys etc. I wore a sweatshirt instead of my usual jacket yesterday. I distinctly remember telling myself to make sure that my other shirt was down when I took of my sweatshirt. I proceeded to take of my sweatshirt...and my other shirt. I looked down to straighten things out and to my horror saw that I had taken both shirts off and I am standing in my bra and garment top. Thankfully Layne was slightly in front of me. I grabbed him and said, " Cover me! My shirt came off!) It was a brief flash for the 8 people or so that were in my direct view line. Needless to say I warmed up very fast that day...at least my face did!

We Did It!!!!

Okay so the blog title is a little misleading. But we started! I really wanted to get into better shape so I talked Layne into waking up early with me and going to the gym before our kids wake up. We started Monday and we have done it every day. We wake up at 5:10/5:15 and go workout until a 5:55 a.m. then I come home so I can go walking with my neighbor. Layne showers and gets ready for work. I thought this routine would be hard because I love my sleep. But guess what...if you go to bed by 10 p.m. it isn't that hard to get up at 5:15 am. I have to say it really helps to have a spouse that is willing to roll out of bed and exercise with me!

It's Great To Be 8!!!

Last weekend was Cole's 8th b-day. He is soooooo excited about getting baptized at the end of this month. He told me he has been waiting and looking forward to that since he turned 7. He really wanted a skateboard for his birthday so...that is what he received. With scriptures, scout shirt and scout book. LOL. All the essentials for a brand new 8 year old. We went to dinner as a family and had a great day. His one request for his baptism was that he wouldn't have to sing...at least not by himself. Both of my other boys sang at their baptisms. I guess we will maybe do something as a family. We will see. This is completely unrelated but my sister-in-law wanted to see our new car (she is out of state) so I have included a picture of our new car along with pictures of Cole on his birthday.

Eventful Week

It was quite a week! On Wednesday evening we received a call from Discover Card wanting to verify some card activity they thought might be fraudulent. Turns out yes! Someone took our information and went on a shopping spree at Macy's. Over a thousand dollars worth. Then went to several gas stations that we have never been. So they said they would take care of it and send us a new card. The old one would be cancelled. Thank heavens we didn't have to cover the amount that was put on the card. Then Friday we sold our van and got Layne's Boss's vehicle. A GMC Envoy. We have to register it today so we can actually drive it! The old registration ended in August. I also received the news of a friend's mother passing away. I know what a hard thing this is, but I also know of the comfort and out pouring of love from several sources that comes with tragedies like this. How grateful I am for a loving Heavenly Father.