New Blog - Family Dinner

This past month our stake was able to participate in the SL Youth Parade and the Bountiful Days of 47 Parade, (that's another post entirely of it's own to come shortly)  Anyway, both parades had a pioneer theme of then and now which we incorporated into the theme of our float to be; "Family Dinner, a Valuable Tradition."  We decorated a small trailer with a family eating dinner dressed in pioneer era clothing and on the opposite side was a modern day family eating almost the same dinner in a today setting.  We passed out flyers with benefits of family dinner and organizing tips to accomplish this.  Along with the flyer was posted a new blog that will give recipes, ideas, etc of helping families get started.  Mine could use a little help too.  Life gets crazy and now more than ever it's time to come back together and "talk" around the dinner table.  So, with this said, please go to this new blog.  Maybe with some of my friends posting it to their blogs we will start having some followers and get this up and running.  yummytabletalk.blogspot.com  See you there:)

Happy 12th B-day Caleb

Caleb Wyatt Clayton:  July 1, 1998 8 Lbs, 8 Oz, 8:08 p.m.

He seriously was one of the happiest and cutest babies around!

My scrapbooking skills have certainly improved...a lot!

6 Months

Making cookies, he is such a good kid.

Sorry about the quality, taking a picture of a picture, but here he is enjoying the leaves.

Loves Legos, this man did not disappoint.

Happy Birthday Pal

Dinner at his favorite place, Texas Roadhouse

Twelve years ago today, Caleb Wyatt Clayton entered the world.  He was a very welcome sight as we had had a rough few months after the passing of my sister Jody.  Caleb reminded us of the good in the world and how much our Father in Heaven loves us as he sent a beautiful healthy baby to our family.  Even when we were still so sad.  When Caleb was born he was almost two weeks late, my dr. decided it was finally time to have him be part of our family.  Circumstances were that he would have to be delivered by c-section, which made it possible for all of my family to be there.  After they brought me back into recovery, as I was holding him he looked up past me and smiled, even the nurse saw it, I knew that my sister Jody was there and letting him know that he had arrived safe and sound.  We have always felt he was such a blessing in our lives to remind us of the plan of salvation and that families are forever.

Happy Birthday Caleb!  You're awesome, and amazing and I love you so much.  A little sad however that my baby is 12.

Just when I thought I'd make it...

Pixar had to put Toy Story 3 in theaters.  Could it have been more my story?  Seriously.  In recent posts I have admitted to shedding tears over just about everything.  Caleb and I decided to venture to theaters to see the new TS3.  I have loved the previous ones and to be honest never shed a tear.  This one however, got me.  Did I know that Bridger and Andy were the same age in the other ones...Nope!  But, they must be.  It is exactly how I feel.  Where did that little boy with a big imagination and a toy box of fun go? Loved the show, even the tears.  I've decided I just need to invest in tissue boxes and especially carry some when I go to the movies, or drive past the school, or really just about anything gets me these days.  Just remember it comes faster than you think and just when you think you've gotten over it, you go to a movie that reminds you of it all over again.  Oh well...I'll survive, I hope.  How am I ever going to survive when he actually goes somewhere, like his mission...UGH!  I'm doomed!

Tears, Happy & Sad

Yesterday was one of those bittersweet days.  And to be perfectly honest, I have shed quite a few tears lately.  The other day while driving to get my haircut, I passed WX High School I was finding it difficult to see through the tears as they filled my eyes.  Hard to believe that this is where we are.  Where did the little boy who laid with me each morning watching The Price is Right go?  In the blink of an eye, he's all grown up.  And, I'm not so certain I'm liking it.  He is such a great son, brother, friend, and example any mom could ask for.  Thank you Bridger for being my first try at being a mom.  You have made us proud.  We love you so much and look forward to what awaits you in your future.  You have so much ambitition, drive and determination that I know you'll be successful at whatever you put your mind to. 

His BFF Mason!

Proud Parents! 

Showing his Grandpa his honor cords.

His cousin Brett graduated, too. 

He has so many awesome friends.  The neighborhood kids, minus Shyler. 

These three were very seldom seen without one another.  The three amigos!  Don't they just look like trouble?  Thanks guys for being such great and loyal friends.  Can't wait to see what lies ahead for all of you.

Way to go Class of 2010!  Go Wildcats!

What a Weekend!

We had an awesome weekend. Yesterday, we celebrated my grandma's 90th b-day. She is amazing and awesome and we are so blessed to have her in our lives. We had a party at her residence and with the exception of two who are out of state, all came to wish her a Happy Birthday

We love you so much Grandma and wish you several more years. She truly is the glue that keeps us together!

After celebrating with Grandma, we were off to watch Bridger graduate from Seminary.  This isn't a small thing.  Now with kids needing more credits to graduate, it's a big deal for those who "stick" it out and make it through.  He has been such a great example to his brothers and we are so proud of all that he has accomplished to get him to this point.  I cannot believe we are going to watch him graduate next week.  I cannot believe how fast the time goes.  Good luck with the coming days ahead Bridger, you're life is yours and you will accomplish many things.  We couldn't be more proud of the man you have become. 

The next morning we woke up to snow???  And to think I took this picture only a couple of days prior, unbelievable.  Seriously, only in Utah.  Oh well, they looked good while they lasted.

A Fun and Spiritual Weekend

This weekend has been one of cold weather, rain, and even the sun made an appearance long enough for Caleb and Chad to play a little basketball. 

Sunday was regional conference which our stake had tickets to attend at the Conference Center.  While waiting for it to begin I took a few pictures and then once outside we walked around and looked at the flowers.  They are so pretty and the square is full of color. 

I took this before started, hope it's ok

If you haven't been to see the flowers at Temple Square you should go, it's beautiful there.

March Madness 2010

We have some wonderful friends in this ward.  And this week my boys found out how it isn't what you know it's who you know that takes you places in this world.  They were asked by our good friend to be stat runners for the Sweet 16 playoff games that were held in the Energy Solutions Center this last week.  What a sweet deal.  They were given vests and an all access pass to wear as they ran stats to the tables.  However, when they weren't doing this, they were able to sit and watch the games.  And AWESOME games they were.  I think we have become Butler fans, and their coach, adorable.  They are already looking forward to doing it again in 2013 when the games return to our hometown.

Thanks so much Bruce for asking them...it truly was a dream come true!