Camping with the Wind.

We just got back from our camping trip up on the rim.  All in all we had a great time, it was just the stupid wind.  The wind wouldn't stop blowing.  This resulted in having a mangled up canopy and us being beyond dirty.  The wind blew it over and bent the the poles....Darn it:(  It's one thing just camping and not getting to shower, but with the wind blowing the dirt around, man we were really quite filthy!

Excuse the crappy pictures, they are very blurry.  They were taken on my phone.

It was us and the Richin's family.  They have 2 boys and 1 girl, so the kids had a great time. 

Look very close and you can see her purple flowers in her hair.  Not the best picture cause she kept movin'.

Kyra had fun picking the flowers the whole time we were there.  Every time she would see a patch of flowers, she couldn't resist but to pick them.
The first time I saw her picking them, she had these little small purple flowers that she would place in her hair.  I guess she is use to me putting her pretty flowers in her hair each day, and that is where she got the idea to put these little purple flowers in her hair.

Noah shooting the bow.

Noah and Troy sword fighting.

We also took the kids to Woods Canyon Lake to do some fishing.  Even though we didn't catch any fish, the kids still had fun.

First Book of Nephi

Noah and I finished the first book of Nephi this morning.  It was exciting to see that we are getting somewhere.  He loves chapters 3-5 where it tells about the story of Laban getting his head chopped off (as Noah would say) by Nephi so that he can obtain the plates.  Nephi must have been one great man, because I couldn't have done that even if I was told by the spirit.  It also makes me think just how important it really was that Nephi was to get these plates, because it wasn't an everyday occurrence where the spirit tells you to kill someone, let alone him being a ruler.

I'm amazed by how many visions Nephi and his father Lehi had.  The vision of the tree of life always seems to stick out.  Nephi and his family traveled in the wilderness with no food for their families.  All they had was a bow & an arrow and stones & slings.  Nephi's bow breaks and so they don't have food.  He makes himself a bow out of wood and a stick for his arrow.  Nephi built a boat and his brothers rebeled against him.  They tied him up and great storms came, and because of their wickedness, the compass stopped working.  His brothers repented and so they cut him free, because of this the liahona worked again.

Nephi was a righteous man with great faith.  I really enjoyed reading first Nephi.  Hopefully Noah continues to enjoy reading with me.

Noah's Journal.

Noah has seen me do some blogging and has shown some interest in it. He asked me a few months ago if he could have his own blog, and I thought no way. He doesn't know much about how to use a computer besides playing games on it.

So today, the question was brought up again...Mom, I really want my own blog so I can write about what I do? Well, I thought about it and then thought about it some more, and came to the conclusion that maybe it isn't a bad idea. He could write in his own journal and learn how to use a computer at the same time. He could also perfect his writing skills., and hey all in all it's paperless. Which to me....is a great thing.

Noah's journal is private, so if you are wanting to keep up with it, well I will just say that you will have to take that up with him:) I'm hoping this lasts longer than I think, but hey who knows he might become a devoted writer.

1st Employee.

Avid hired its first employee about a month ago. Yeah!! He is working out great and catching on to things quick. Brandon and I have been pretty stressed on who to hire and if they would work out. So far so good...He is only working part time since he goes to school, which was just what we wanted for right now. Now that we are heading into the summer he will probably be able to put in a few more hours. Which can free up Brandon's time a little, in hopes to start a rear bumper. Over all things are looking good for Avid:)

Schools Out.

There is only 6 more days of school left and Noah is counting down.

I'm excited to have a break from homework! Can't wait for Summer! Not only is he counting the days left, I am too!

I have a lot of things planned to keep us busy. We are first kicking it off with a camping trip, Memorial day weekend. I'm excited to get out of here and get some fresh air!

I plan to take the kids to the library again this year. I'm in the works of planning a legoland trip, should be lots of fun! Especially cause Noah is a lego fanatic. I bought some summer movie passes, so we will be at the theater a lot. Day Camp for Noah is in June. He is looking forward to that. Ohhhh, and lots of swimming:) My sister has a pool, so we will be over there quite a bit.

I'm sure I will be planning a few other things besides the ones I mentioned...I will keep ya updated:)

Thank-You Much!

Kyra is just so stinking cute!!!
I just freak'n love her!!!

For as old as Kyra is, she talks really well and is easy to understand. Ever since she had her ear tubes put in, she has picked up talking quite quick. There isn't anything this girl can't say. She knows her manners and loves to use them. She just recently started saying "thank-you much". Brandon always puts a "so much" at the end of his thank-you's, so this is where she got her "much".

Well, now you know why I think Kyra is just so stinking cute...she say's the darnest things!

Scripture Study.

While I was sitting and listening to our last General Conference, what really stood out to me was how much we need to be teaching our children, so our children will be ready for the obstacles they will be faced with in their lives. It was as if I wasn't already having family pray or family home evening with my family, it was the fact that I haven't been having scripture study with my kids.

While growing up, my mom showed us the importance of daily scripture study. She would always read to us kids while we ate our breakfast before heading off to school. I know now that eventhough I hated sitting there and listening to my mom read something that I never really understood, that her hard work payed off and because of her hard work I know that it has made me a better person than what I would have been without it. Realizing that, I know that it is important to read to my kids and hopefully they will recognize how important daily scripture study is.

Let me just tell you how much Noah can understand. We have been reading the Book of Mormon together for the last month now, and he just is something else when it comes to knowing exactly what is going on. I sometimes think that he really is not my kid, I mean how can he be. When I was his age, it was just a bunch story's that didn't make sense and words that I couldn't even pronounce. Noah really is the exception.

I really enjoy reading to my kids and taking turns reading with Noah. I hope that I can continue reading with my kids, so they can gain a testimony of the scriptures and get to know who their savior is