Danny's Baptism

Danny was baptized on Sunday - lots of family milestones lately! It's a day he has been preparing for and looking forward to for a long time. Both sets of grandparents were able to be there, which meant so much to him and to us, along with the Humphreys and lots of our ward family. It was a very special day and one Danny will remember all his life.

First Day of Kindergarten

Today I took our "baby" to Kindergarten. It went well. Only one of us cried...and she was smart enough not to wear mascara.

Jacob, who has been hesitant about starting Kindergarten, seemed genuinely excited and only slightly apprehensive. Here he is just before loading into the car for school.

And here he is by his classroom door...

And here he is saying the Pledge of Allegiance...

I also have pictures of him waiting in the Kindergarten line, sitting in "circle time", and getting the "welcome song" sung to him by his teachers, but I am not going to blog all those, as it makes me seem neurotic. The truth is, Jacob and I both did pretty well this morning. I have a feeling he is going to love Kindergarten and I am going to learn to love this new stage of life...eventually :)

First Day of School

Yesterday was the first day of school for everybody but Jacob (kindergartners start Friday). Here they are on their way out the door.


Amber the 10th grader

Haley the 8th grader

Alyssa the 4th grader

Danny the 2nd grader

Happy Birthday, Danny!

Yesterday was Danny's 8th birthday! The day began with a note for Brad and I (can you tell he's really into notes these days?)

SIDE 1:


SIDE 2:So for those of you still trying to learn to read "Danny", that's:

Side 1:
"List of things I want. Turn it around, Dad."

Side 2:
Super Mario Galaxy 2 (a Wii game)
DS (Nintendo hand-held gaming system)
DSi (fancier Nintendo hand-held gaming system)
Hot Wheels
Guys
Star Wars Movies
Thanks

I don't know what was more funny, the fact that he actually thought we'd get him a DS and a DSI or the cursory "thanks" at the bottom of the note. Pretty cute. In the end, he did get a few things off his list and he was a happy boy!

Here's the birthday boy pre-present-opening with Little Jake (cousin), Big Jake and Lyssie. The Humphreys came over for a little family birthday party, which was so nice of them because it's was the night before the first day of school - a busy evening for everybody.

And here he is blowing out his candles with a very focused "Little Jake" looking on.


WE SURE LOVE OUR DANNY BOY!

Canada 2010

A few weeks ago we made the trek to the Great White North for our annual Waterton camping trip. It was, as always, a lot of fun!

Brad fished every day - usually with "helpers".


We swam with cousins...


...in freezing glacial water!


We flew kites.


We hiked...


...and were rewarded with THIS gorgeous view!


We hosted a 'Cousin Sleepover' at our campsite.


These guys crashed the party...


...but at least it wasn't THIS guy!