Aubrey's Baptism

Aubrey was baptized on Saturday, August 18, 2012. 

I wasn't very good about taking pictures, but we had great support from friends and family! Friends from the Parkwood Ward came, including the Percivals, the Gibsons, Tonya Smith & girls, Richard & Joan Banks, Daphne Lynch and probably some one else I'm forgetting. (I shouldn't get so far behind blogging!!!)

Greg & Kelly came and brought Grandpa Lloyd. I was so glad he could stand in the circle when Aubrey was confirmed.

Brother and Sister Banks were Aubrey's teachers in the Parkwood Ward.

Aubrey got to share this special day with her sweet friend, Katie.

We were touched to have so many friends and neighbors from our new ward there, too. It was a beautiful day and we are so proud of Aubrey's choice to be baptized and become a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints!

Lydia is 6!

Our unstoppable Lydia turns 6 today! She's an amazing, spunky, bright, determined little soul and we are so blessed to have her in our family.

She is loving kindergarten this year. Her angel of a teacher is Mrs. Willson, who also lives in our neighborhood. She is learning more every day and is always looking for adventure. Lydia is so adventurous and social- we sometimes have to track her down as she plays from house to house in the neighborhood, which is FULL of fun playmates! She loves to ride her bike and even rode a big girl bike to school today with Jenna! She's taking 6 by the horns!

Instead of a big party, she got to take two friends to Farm Country at Thanksgiving Point yesterday. The weather was perfect and we had so much fun!

 Eliza, Ava, Emmi (Lydia's long-lost twin in every way) and Lydia posed with the cow for a sec.

 Lydia had a turn all to herself, since the biggest horse already had a ride the first time. She waited patiently to get what she wanted. This is how she does things.

 The wagon ride, with Bob and Barney pulling the wagon. They girls each had a pink bandana.

 We went to the ice cream parlor where everyone enjoyed the tall stools & bubble gum ice cream!

We also made a quick stop in the candy store & then went out back to enjoy a treat. The girls did a few musical numbers in the courtyard for good measure.


What a fun adventure it is to know Lydia! We sure love you, Lyds!!

Merry Christmas 2012

I've been a bad blogger this year. Hopefully Santa won't hold it against me!

Turkey shirts

Wouldn't your kids look cute all decked out for Thanksgiving in these? You have a few days left to order in time to get them by Thanksgiving! Order by Thursday, Nov. 15th if you need it shipped, by Saturday, Nov 17th if you are local!

Leave me a comment here or on Facebook or send me an email to order.

 Long sleeve tees are $12, Short sleeve (dark brown) and onesies are $10. Shipping is $6 for 1-4 shirts.

Wild Turkeys

Plaid & Pastel option...  

The girls are helping me make these to earn some Christmas money. Thanks for ordering!!!

Grandpa Prestwich's funeral

Tim's grandpa, Don Prestwich, died in July. Tim had the opportunity to spend a few nights helping him in the weeks leading up to his passing. It was a tender, special time for them. Tim spent a lot of his childhood right by Grandpa's side on the farm and at the house. He was a good man!

There was a viewing at the church. I thought I took pictures of some of the family, but I guess not. This lovely picture of long-ago Moroni hangs in the RS room there.

 We ended up being the first car behind the hearse. The route from the church to the cemetery took us past the farm where Don had spent his entire life. It was a beautiful day to remember him!

 The local VFW performed a touching flag ceremony and 21 gun salute. Jess was given the flag that covered the casket.

Troy and Shaun gave talks.

The following pics are ones Tim took on his way to stay with his Grandpa. The flooding came when heavy rains fell on the burn scar from the forest fire. Wild storm!

Eliza has a hard time staying in one place. This is the angle I took the picture.