Good bye Texas

We went as a family election day and voted. 

Our  good friends the Cooper family and us at Avondale park

Royce has some serious eye lashes

 The Turkey Shoot. Lots of fun: James competed, I shot the gun once and the kids got to practice shooting bebe guns

Luke Shooting 

James Shooting

 Luke and his buddy Tyson Cooper being silly, this was the Sunday before we moved at the Coopers home.

Sledding 2012

 We went sledding with our cousin and Grandma Cherie on Christmas eve. SO much fun! Then we went to Aunt Heather's and enjoyed some yummy chinese food (courtesy of Uncle Curtis). Aunt Sonya and Uncle Solomon came to to and a good time was had by all!

Exhausted

I guess Royce was tired after eating. Lol

Naked cowboy with the stomach flu

So we have had the stomach flu for oh for about the past month. Seriously it's been pretty gruesome around here. Poor Royce has had the worst of it. He is ok during the day drinking eating lightly but throwing up almost ever night give or take about a week. Everyone else was only sick for a few days. I keep thinking maybe today will be the last day.

Importance of work (Luke funny)

James was talking to the kids about the importance of work. He quoted " by the sweat of your brow you shall eat bread all the days of your life". Luke's response was "what kind of bread"?

Abrahm is 3 months old today

He is a happy little guy. Always ready with a smile. He brings joy to every member of our family. He is still sleeping and eating frequently. I think he is happiest when he is in his mothers arms. We love our little Brahmmer cakes.

Abrahm Jesse's blessing

Abrahm's blessing was today. It was a joyous occasion spent with family and friends. I know blessing are personal and special but I would like put some of the words from Abrahm's blessing on here so we can remember and reflect. A sweet friend in the ward but wrote these words out for me, it was so touching because she did it without prompting.

"We express our love and adoration for this child as we bring him to thee."

Abrahm Jesse Mortensen.

"Have a blessed live, above all, seek to bring honor to your mother.

 Live a life that makes your mother proud.

 Find joy and happiness in obedience to the commandments which is the only true happiness. Through your experience as a child we bless you to develop a deep abiding love for your family. 

Your family is given to you to help you develop your divine potential as a joint heir with Christ. Bless you to live worthily. 

To be easily entreated by your parents.

To become a disciple and be baptized.

 Be an example.

 Be a fun-loving member of our family who contributes to the happy spirit in the home. 

We bless you to honor your priesthood as most important asset to you.

Develop your talents. The world has many challenges. 

Pray and develop a relationship with Jesus Christ that you may withstand the fiery darts of the devil.

Be a light in an increasingly wicked world- especially as a missionary

Blessed with a powerful Testimony that will change the hearts of many, including family.

We bless you to love your brothers and sisters.

We love you.

Heavenly Father will one day call you home.

As you listen to your parents, your family as they love you, priesthood leaders as they guide you you will return to live with Him.

I am so grateful for a righteous husband who holds the priesthood and is sensitive to the promptings of the spirit enough to give our son this beautiful blessing. What a precious gift this is.

Who needs barbeque sauce when you have smoothie

Royce was dipping his dinosaur nuggets in smoothie for lunch. When I asked him if it was good he said "es"  which is yes in Roy talk.

Stomach flu and moving in

We have been fighting a stomach bug that won't go away and are busy getting unpacked. One great thing about our new house is that we have a whole room just for homeschool. Here is Luke doing his Latin.

Moving tomorrow

The kids are eating the last of our eggs for lunch. We have the truck are loading it tonight and will head out tomorrow after the house is clean. Goodbye Texas

Luke 6 year check up

Luke is still growing like crazy. He is 72.2 lb and 50.5 in, that's 4ft 2 in! He is above the 100th percentage for his age range. He is very healthy but the Dr. did say we need to take him and get his eyes checked, I have noticed he has a hard time seeing things that are far away. He is so smart beating me at games and he is very logical. Things are very "black and white" for him. He loves using his imagination, I frequently find him walking in circles talking to himself making sound effects.
He is a sweet big brother very loving and tender with his siblings. What can I say besides I absolutely adore this boy.

A funny thing he said the other morning "  Mom, can I have spinach for breakfast? I love hot spinach!" Lol I don't even like hot spinach itself.

Abrahm's blessing

We are having Abrahm's blessing on Dec 9th at our new ward in American Fork. Our sacrament meeting starts at 11:30am, here is the address: 

825 E 500 N

AMERICAN FORK, UTAH 84003

UNITED STATES
There will be a reception after sacrament meeting (most likely our house as long as we have couches).