Brayden's week Spud Harvest visit

We went to Utah on the 2nd of October - the 4th of October. Michelle did my hair and we hung out. Brayden (the pirate) came home with us on the 4th with all intentions of him returning home with his Pops Stoddard on the 7th. However, Sterling got kidney stones and didn't come to Idaho. So Brayden will go home with Grandma and Grandpa Harrison on Monday the 11th when they go through Utah to Nevada.
Today (the 8th) Brayden and I went to Artic Circle, Bowling, Arcading and found this pirate gear at the $1.00 store. Also hit farmer's market - what a busy day :).

LABOR DAY WEEKEND AND BIRTHDAYS

WHO TOOK THE COOKIES OFF THE CAKE?


Labor day weekend we decided to celebrate Brayden and my birthday. The kids gave me a lot of great clothes (shirts, skirt, jacket, swimming suit) - I am SO spoiled! Brayden got golf clubs and a helmet from Steven and me. He was caught steeling the cookies off the cake. It was a cold weekend, but we had a great time as a family! Friday night I took the family on a tour of the new high school and showed off my classroom.

Visiting Utah July 21-25

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July 19, 2010 - Michelle visited (came with Sterling). We went shopping (with the kids)!
July 20, 2010 - Babysat Brayden, Addyson, Adilynn while Michelle and Trista went to Preslee Sullenger's funeral.
July 21, 2010 - Drove to Utah. Addyson slept the entire way!
July 22, 2010 - Went swimming at Michelle's place.
July 23, 2010 - Went shopping and enjoyed hanging out with Michelle and the kids.
July 24, 2010 - Brayden and Kyle went golfing. We planned Michelle's sharing time. Brayden showed me how he could ride his bicycle. Family went swimming.
July 25, 2010 - Church and drove home. (Michelle lost her diamond out of her wedding ring)

Trip to New Orleans and Birmingham

Our school district has a Federal History Grant that gives us the opportunity to study history throughout the year (lectures and books). Then we travel to the areas/events we have been studying.

June 6, 2010 - Traveled to New Orleans (diverted to Houston airport for a while -weather). Stayed in St. Louis Hotel. Looked around the city and ate an oyster - threw up an oyster :).
June 7 - Katrina tour, Swamp and Bayou tour.
June 8- WW II museum, Aquarium, Insects and IMAX on Katrina.
June 9 - Airboat Bayou tour and fly to Birmingham.
June 10 - Civil Right Institute, 16th Street Baptist Church.
June 11 - New Orleans museum and overlook at Vulcan statue. Fly home (diverted from Denver because of weather). 2:00 am finally home.

Getting Adilynn for the Night

Friday night we got to keep Adilynn for the night. She is an amazing baby. She smiles and laughs 9/10 of the time and let's us know what she needs by crying 1/10 of the time. She slept in until 9:30 am - much to her grandmother's delight (I love to sleep). She is SO cuddley!

Addyson's Blessing Day

This weekend was a busy weekend. Friday night we went to Sun Valley for State of Education/Civic education meeting on Saturday. Sunday morning at 3:40 am we went to Utah for Addyson's blessing. We got to relax on Monday. Steven went golfing and Michelle did my hair.

THE DAY BEFORE EASTER

It feels more like April's Fools Day - this snow is a JOKE!! I guess we need the moisture. Could it come in rain? It is really cold, blowing with drifting snow. Easter will bring the same??

Michael with Pres. and Sister Tucker

Michael arrived safely in the Mississippi Jackson Mission. He stayed at Pres. and Sister Tucker's home. His first assignment will be serving with Elder Acen J. Hansen. His address is 411 Lake Forest RD #12A, Brandon, MS 39042.

Taking Michael to the MTC in Provo, Utah

We left for Utah on Tuesday the 5th of January. We stayed at Michelle's house that night. The next day Michael didn't feel very well. He tried to eat lunch, but it didn't last in his stomach very long - Michelle made accompany sounds (what a duet). We went to the Provo temple and took some pictures. Then it was time to drop him off at the curb. We drove up, they take out his luggage, we hugged him, got one picture and off he went.

THANKS FOR ALL YOUR PRAYERS!