I'm not sure...Am I ever?

Cedar is our newest member of the church! We are growing, ever growing! I added some pictures below but they didn't (never do) turn out as I had planned. The top pic is of Greg showing off the fire engine to the little girls. McKenna was SO excited to see a REAL fire engine and was really impressed that her Uncle Greg was a fireman!

We had the baptism at the stake house in Castle Dale. That was a little bit of a blip for some of us who thought the font was in Orangeville! However, we all got there eventually. Kim played the piano, Misha led the singing and we sang "When I am Baptized", Braden said the invocation and Ashlynne gave a great talk! After Ashlynne's talk the cousins and aunts and mom (Jen) sang "Let the Holy Spirit Guide". Beautiful! A really neat arrangement and such wonderful voices! And, then Cedar was baptized by her grandpa, Reese Jewkes! She got to go under the water twice and she was glowing! After the baptism both grandmas gave little talks. Uncle Buff confirmed Cedar. We sang "I am trying to be like Jesus" and Chase gave the benediction. It was wonderful! Then we left the church, went down to the firehouse in Orangeville and had lunch. It was great! Misha and Chuck were down with their kids (more pictures later), Breck was here with her kids. We missed our college kid but the rest were all there. It is always so fun to have everyone together. I loved it!

Cedar is Baptised!

Uncle Greg is the HERO! Showin' off the fire truck to two little ones.

Better late than never right!???

me pretending to cook, brit and gwen ACTUALLY cooking, my boring family room before i decorated it, my closet trying to fit everything, my bedroom!

Hey!! it's steph, just a quick update on life in idaho..

1. it's freezing. seriously, my nose hairs have never turned to icicles like this before

2. no. cute. boys. i know, horrible. At least it means i won't be getting married anytime soon!!

3.roommates.. (britney aka the super smarty pants and gwen the one with a missionary that likes to laugh.. ok i couldn't really think of anything for her sorry) they think i'm insane. I probably am insane. :) I always think of such great ideas like yesterday we rode in my laundry basket down a hill of snow. It took alot of convincing but they finally agreed, much to britney's dismay everyone thought we were hilarious. oh yeah... i also made them wear all black and lipstick. As you can tell, theres not alot to do in idaho

4. My appt. is pretty small and it makes funny noises but atleast it's a place to get out of the stormy weather.

5. i'm totally cleaner than my mom leads me on to be.. i for reals haven't even had a problem keepin it spotless around here meaning.. david's a pig. :) (love you dude)

6. classes aren't necissarily hard but it's alot of work work work.

7. i miss you all!! hope to see you soon!

p.s. i'm having more fun than it sounds like in this but it still is very boring.

Happy Birthday Cedar!

Cedar turned ***8*** today! Happy Birthday, darlin girl. Even though we couldn't be together today, I know we will have a GREAT party with everyone this Saturday for your baptism! We are all so proud of you!

I'm never going to get the hang of this - Steve and Glenna

I thought I was going to post in order so Hailey's game picture was first and then Ellie and then on to news of Steve and Glenna. I'll get it...I'm just not sure in what lifetime! Anyway, So those of you who remember Karen and Glen Jensen's daughter, Glenna and her husband, Steve will appreciate the update. Just before Christmas they were here visiting Karen and Glen and while here Steve suffered a massive stroke. It left him with no vision in his right eye, and no use of his left leg and arm. He could talk but was a little muddled. Anyway, now he has spent five weeks at Utah Valley and is being released to just stay at his sister's and do PT five days a week. He still can't see or use his left arm. HOWEVER, he is walking, using his legs really well! He has maintained his sense of humor and had us laughing at his stories of catheters, falling out of bed, and giving us some insight into learning to walk again. He said he has to concentrated a bunch to get his left leg to work. As he walks along, thinking he's doing a great job, the PT asks him what 2x2 is and Steve says "4" and then falls over. The PT asks "what color is that ladies hair?" Steve says "Red" and falls to the ground. All the time he is talking he has that big smile on his face and there isn't a trace of self pity at all. What a couple! It was fun to see them and see Steve doing so well.

Also, remember Roy and Mary Ann Oviatt? Nicki's mom and dad? Roy had a stroke about a week after Steve and he is coming home this week to do PT here in Price. This is his second stroke so that is a little scary but he is doing well, getting most of his problems behind him and we are all praying for him as well. To visit at Utah Valley you have to have a "password or pin number" or they wont let you in. So, we didn't get to see Roy. I'll try to keep you posted. In the meantime Jen, if you know how to contact Nicki she'd probably love to hear a friendly voice.
And, I have a SS lesson to finish up so I'm closing this. Have I told you how much I love you and appreciate you? You are the best family in the world. No wonder the Lord thought I could be here w/o your dad. He knew I would be spoiled like always. Thank you. You are so amazing; every last one of you!

This past week - Jan 09

That is Ellie SUE, Sam and Trin's newest addition. She is so beautiful and I want to tell you all about her but first, maybe I will start with today and work backwards. perhaps the webs of my memory will have less dust on them that way.
TOday, Hailey had a basketball game. She is one little scrapper! I loved watching her play. They didn't win but that didn't keep Hailey from playing really well! Above is a picture of the game.

And, if you missed it, take a look at Jessica's post. SHE has learned to post herself and can update her news on the blog. I for one am looking forward to the rest of you learning so you can post stuff from your little families too! Can you believe the precision of her team?

Jen called last week to tell me about Meinkina's latest choices. She has decided her mom is way too old fashion to choose clothes for her and so she will be making her own fashion choices from now on. (Oh, I am sorry but revenge really IS sweet!- thank you grandkids!) And so Meinkina decided to wear her pink sweatshirt with snowflakes on it, with a skirt with polka dots. I think it was pink and purple but I may be making that up. Anyway, the pinks go together don't they? So, I think Jen was ok with that till it was time to pick Jax up from preschool and Meinkina could only find one of her favorite pink shoes. Jen thought she had talked her into just wearing her boots till they were going out the door, late, and she looked down and sure, you know the rest. One pink shoe, one pink boot! I LOVE it! I only wish her mom had taken a picture and would post it here!

Now, to Ellie, last Sunday Trin and Sam had a baby girl. I drove up with Dot and they started Trin early afternoon. Lyns was there to rub her feet as labor got going. Jealous girls? Ummm..a foot rub sounds wonderful anytime but while in early labor it sounds devine! Trin said it was better than that. Anyway, lots of loved ones to surround them. Dot and Ben, Trin's parents, her brother and his wife and cutest little boy. Lyns, Emilie and John (Em's friend) AND, Lynsie and Allen's little girl, Samantha who is a doll! So cute. I had a great time getting to know her. Trin was a trooper even at the last when she was tired; she was wonderful. And, little Ellie SUE was here with three pushes and had our hearts with the first breath. Amazing. Birth is such a miracle. I never get tired of being a part of that process. And, I am so honored to have her wearing my name.

This is my form of bragging :)

Update from jessica... so cheer has been going great as pama already informed you :). It's a lot of fun, and I loooove it. We've done two competitions so far (got 1st and 2nd) and we're going to nationals the end of february in Las Vegas! I'm really excited and until then were practicing like crazy! Anyways... My family is doing great! Nothing really new here. Steph seems like she's doing good up in Idaho but it's FREEZING!! today it was -22 degrees there! we just hope she survives :)
And heres a few pictures from my competition 2 weeks ago...
The squad before competing

warming up...

Standing back tucks

jumps

cheer

dance
the end
me and a few of the girls


us and our first place trophy!!