Where did I go??

I haven't updated for quite a while.  We have been very busy in our new home.  

I love Harvest time and watching all the food be layed up in store.  This is one of the things I have been busy with.  This year I canned equivalent of 137 quarts of food:  Salsa, Tomatoes, Marinara Sauce, Jam, Peaches and Pears.    A big THANKS goes out to Vernal and Patricia for all the tomatoes.  They were absolutely delicious.  It was almost hard to use them in any way other than their purest form they were so good, but there was no way I could eat that many tomatoes, since I am the only one in my family that will eat a raw tomato.  And, we are excited to have more salsa in our pantry.

Another time consumer is getting the practice going.  I have been taking all the phone calls for Focus Vision Therapy and doing the books.  The good news is that I can't show you a copy of our current dates because it is full.  Scott has been so busy with patients.  We have been very blessed.  Scott truly enjoys what he does, and enjoys having the opportunity to help these kids and make such a big difference in their lives.  

A Little taste of Caden

After not posting for a while I am making up for it today.  However, this one I wanted to share to help you all get to know Caden a little better.

This is something that happened about a week ago, and is a good look into Cade's personality.

We were over at Lonnie's house to celebrate his birthday when Caden approached Lonnie and this is the conversation that followed:

Caden - "I know your name."

Lonnie - "Really, What is it?"

Caden - "Slonnie, your name is Slonnie"

Lonnie - "No, it is Lonnie"   (emphasizing the L)

Caden - "Ohhhh,    Like lawn, mow the lawn ... I will call you Mo."

I am Finally Done (better late than never)

I have finally finished posting about our trek across country.  As I said before I put them in order so sorry for the inconvenience but you will have to look to the bottom and beyond to find the conclusion of our trip.  

Eliza's "I CAN DO IT" Moments

This is what happened less than 10 minutes after removing Eliza's training wheels.  At first she was scared and didn't really want to do it.  But as soon as she decided she could do it, this is what happened.

Today was the first day of school and the first time Eliza rode without training wheels, completely by herself.

More, I CAN DO IT  Moments

I AM A CHILD OF GOD

This was inspired by Caden's love of singing "I Am a Child of God"  wherever we go.  He also loves to carry this little red dictionary around.  The other day we were at the fabric store and Caden opened his book and began to sing (and if you know Caden, you know it was not quietly), I Am a Child of God".  People began to look and listen.  One particular lady noticed by Caden's Grandma began to really smile and pay attention.  This scene is not uncommon during our outings.

This just shows that missionary work can happen anywhere by people of any age.  Caden is our little Missionary in many ways.

Notice he says "an energy home",   that is descriptive of Caden in the home, full of energy.

A Look Back

We are officially moved into our home.  It took a little while, to get here but we are here.  Unfortunately,  sometime in the move I misplaced my camera.  Therefore for the next few entries I will be posting pictures from our trek across country.

Our First stop was Palmyra, New York.

As we were driving to Palmyra, we encountered a small storm.  However, once we arrived in Palmyra we were told that the storm was much bigger here.  This tree, which was almost dead, had been struck by lightning that morning and had sent bark spraying.  We were told that they had not removed this tree because it is believed that it was one of the trees that existed when Joseph Smith lived here. 

The Log Cabin replica was great to see.  It really put it into perspective as to how they were living at the time of the First Vision.  This upstairs room is where the Angel Moroni appeared to Joseph Smith during the night.

The Original Frame House.

The Sacred Grove.  

The spirit here was amazing.  It was as we sat and pondered the events that happened in this grove of trees that the spirit really overpowered us.  It has been a great blessing for our family to see where the Church of Jesus Christ began with the simple prayer of a 14 year old boy.


Next Stop:  The Hill Cumorah  

Hill Cumorah Stop #2

We were about two weeks too late for the pageant, but still fun to see.  Besides this way we were able to hike up the hill and then of course the best was getting down ....

Of course, the fastest way is to simply roll all the way down!

Next Stop:  Niagra Falls