* Wiggly Tooth !

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* Moments on Paper

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* Moments in the Mud

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* Here I Am

A rare photo! Here I am on Spirit Day at the school. I am the year book photographer... rarely do I get my photo taken! LOL. But, someone caught me with their camera and posted these two pictures on the Share Drive at school. Nothing like getting caught hugging our mascot, Panther!

* Kyle

Dearest Kyle,

I just wanted to write and let you know how much I love you.

You are all that a mom could ever hope for in a son. As I grow older (I still feel young!) I am ever grateful for a son like you who will take over if and when I might need help. You are so patient.... a quality that is a rare gift! Thanks for loving us with all our imperfections.

I adore Chrissy. She has always been so kind to me and the family. I love it when I see you two smile at each other...when life isn't so stressful.......... Let me take the boys sometime so you can go out together...time well spent!

Your boys are beautiful in every way. I love them with all my heart. I love watching you be a dad. You are an awesome dad, and I love to see the love the boys have for you.

Well, I guess that is all the mush I wanted to s

end for today.

Lots of Hugs!

Stay healthy, be overly helpful, and take care of the minutes because they quickly are gone.

I love you,

Mom

* Kira's Shower

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* 8th Birthday

It is UnBeLieVe-Able that you are 8 years old! You are so loved...


Here is a copy of a letter to you from Grams and Gramps.

Dear ***,
You are 8 ! HAPPY BIRTHDAY !
We are so proud of YOU! You are an amazing spirit. We are blessed to have you in our lives.

Today, on your birthday, we give you a CHOICE STICK and a book about BAPTISM. Your life will bring many choices and challenges.

Heavenly Father knows that we need a little help along the way. So, he showed us the way by being baptized and confirmed. Now it is your turn to choose to follow His Example.

When you are baptized you become a member of His Church. This membership is the most priceless membership of all. It says you belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. What is the Church of Jesus Christ? It is the only true church upon the Earth. There are many churches upon the Earth today. Many churches have some of the truth, but the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints includes the FULLNESS of Jesus Christ. It includes ALL TRUTH. As you grow and experience life, you will learn about these truths, and you will gain a testimony. Your testimony is small now, but it will grow and grow.

When you are confirmed you receive the most important gift. No other gift is as priceless as this gift. This is the GIFT OF THE HOLY GHOST. It is a helper voice that you will listen to as you grow. You may not feel or hear the voice at first, but as you grow you will begin to know and feel the spirit of the Holy Ghost as it directs your path, as you make choices. You will hear the sweet whispering of the spirit. You will feel his influence in your heart.

Now, this brings me to the CHOICE STICK that you have been given. Gram’s made this stick for you. About a year ago we heard a testimony given by John Bytheway. He showed a stick he had made. The stick had some words on it. The message he gave with the stick is this: Whenever you make a choice, you pick up a consequence. You cannot pick up the stick without picking up the whole stick. When you make a choice, along comes a consequence.

What is a Consequence? A consequence is something that follows. A consequence can be both good and bad. When you choose to be baptized, the consequence is you are a member of the true church. That is a good consequence. When you are asked to be honest, and you tell a lie, you pick up a bad consequence. People may not be able to trust you the next time, even if you tell the truth. You will have to work to gain the trust you need as you try hard to tell the truth.
Gramah made a stick similar to John Bytheway’s stick for you. Included on the stick are the words: No Empty Chairs. You belong to us, you are part of a wonderful FAMILY. We are all working to be together as a Family Forever, we want everyone to sit at our Family table FOREVER. It is important to make choices that will allow you to be with your family for eternity. Try very hard not to make choices that would make you a “missing” person at the family table.

As you learn and grow, you will make mistakes. You will learn about Repentance, and trying to do better. You have begun to make friends. As you meet people and as you make friends, you will need to choose friends who are making right choices. You will need to be an example to all the friends and family in your life. Many people will look to you for righteousness. You will be watched. Your example of goodness is important. The world has a lot of bad in it. The world also has a lot of good in it. You will want to do your best to be all that is good! This will bring you joy and happiness.

We love you so very much Dax. We look forward to the days ahead as you follow Jesus Christ. We look forward to the good choices you will make as you help His Gospel to spread across the earth, and bless the lives of people who do not have the Gospel of Happiness.

True happiness comes from following the commandments.
True happiness comes from making choices that bring good consequences.
True happiness comes from being a Forever Family.

Heavenly Father knows who you are. He loves you. You are his son. You have a Heavenly Mother who loves you too. They want you to return to them in righteousness. They love to hear from you in prayer every day!

Heavenly Father knows that at the age of eight, you are old enough to know right from wrong. This is an important journey. You will make mistakes, everyone does. Heavenly Father knows you will have the teachings of the gospel in your home in primary. He knows these teachings will help stay on the path.

You are a strong and bright spirit. We are blessed to have you in our life.
Love,
Grams and Gramps

PS. Don’t use the stick for hitting!!!! Keep it in a safe place, someplace you can see it to help you make good choices. When you are away from home, keep the stick in your memory as you make choices. Close your eyes and picture the words in your head. Choices bring Consequences. Choose happiness.

HUGS!