SUMMER IS...

...turning 33
...running my second half marathon
...visiting family
...family coming to visit
...temple trips
...joe turning 8
...joe being baptized
...edwin overcoming his fear of water
...edwin doing flips off the dock
...hiking in the mountains
...hiking to the waterfall
...swimming at the beach
...swimming at the peanut pool
...more swimming
...playing with friends
...melting in the glorious heat
...having watermelon drip down your chin
... greta attempting potty training
...buying a practice
...planting, growing and harvesting a garden
...floating down the river
...beach, beach, beach



















































AND SUMMER ISN'T EVEN OVER YET!!

Innocence

As I was putting Joseph to bed, Sunday night after his baptism, I told him to just wear his underwear because it was so hot and stuffy in his bedroom. He looked up at me sweetly with questioning eyes and asked, "but mom, now that I'm an official member of the church shouldn't I be wearing garments?"

I love that he was ready to make that commitment!

On Monday, Joseph and Edwin were playing (read: fighting) on the trampoline. Of course they both hurt each other. Joseph came rushing into the house and went into the conservatory. I asked Edwin what happened. Joe returned shortly after and apologized to Edwin. Later he seemed rather reflective and I asked him if he was OK. He told me, " When I hurt Edwin I quickly went and said a prayer to Heavenly Father to ask forgiveness, then I apologized to Edwin, so I'm covered, right!?"

Yes, you are definitely covered!

I love that he understood the proper course he had to take to receive forgiveness.

Thank you for your example Joseph!

Joseph's Baptism

Joseph was baptized yesterday afternoon by his Dad. It's hard to describe the feelings I had watching my eldest enter the waters of baptism.

Joseph has a strong, faithful, sweet spirit and we are so proud of his decision to follow his Savior's example.

Grandpa's and Grandma's from both side were in attendance. As was my brother Kent's family and my sister Maria.

We love you Joseph and know that you are on the path to doing great things.