Montana Reunion

We went up to Montana for the Billington/Christopher reunion at my Aunt Goldies home. I am so lucky to be a part o this family they have some pretty cool stories to tell and I love hearing them all. We enjoyed playing with all our cousins and their kids. We did a gold hunt with the kids, celebrated Grandmas 90th Birthday and had a BBQ with s'mores!!

4th of July

My parents came up for the 4th of July along with my sister Eva.

They were on there way to our Family Reunion  in Montana.

RAFTING May 12th 2012

 Aaron and I and a group of friends took a half day rafting trip down the Payette river in Idaho. I was afraid that it would be really hard to stay in the raft or that it would be bouncy the whole time. Luckily there was only a few big bumpy parts and the rest of the time we could enjoy the beautiful river and scenery. It was so nice to  get away for a bit and enjoy a fun date with Aaron. 

Hali's B-day

Hali is already 5 and has been way before this day was here. My Miss Hali is very creative and just wants to have fun all day long. She asks every night what are our plans are for tomorrow and makes sure she has a part in making it a fun day. Hali likes to plan out her days which usually include having a friend over, decorating for a party of some kind, doing an art project, going to the park or the YMCA. Most likely though she is  perfectly happy watching her shows,  going to store and helping Mom with dinner. I love that she is very good with her brothers and gets along with all of her friends at church. Hali is such a joy to have and I am blessed to be her mother. I love you Hali Bo-Bali!!

 Hali requested a Monkey cake not just any kind though, this one had to be made out of what monkey's eat. Any guesses??

A banana Cake!!

With chocolate chips for the eyes, nose and mouth.

 Hali wanted to play Monkey games. We played "monkey in the middle" and  "monkey in the jungle" (a version of pin the tail on the donkey) and of course a monkey pinata.

 A big thanks to all the kids that came and made Hali's Birthday a real PARTY!! If she could she would have one everyday.

Easter

The Church’s First Presidency issued this Easter message:

This is the season of the year when the Christian world remembers the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. Out of love for His Father and for us, the Savior allowed Himself to suffer beyond the capacity of mortal man. He said, "Which suffering caused myself, even God, the greatest of all, to tremble because of pain, and to bleed at every pore, and to suffer both body and spirit — and would that I might not drink the bitter cup and shrink — Nevertheless, glory be to the Father, and I partook and finished my preparations unto the children of men" (Doctrine and Covenants 19:18-19).

Our Savior broke the bands of death. Through His Resurrection there is assurance that life is everlasting. Our Lord and Savior is the living witness that such is so.

As special witnesses, we declare that God does live. Jesus Christ is His Son, the Only Begotten of the Father in the flesh. He is our Redeemer, our Mediator with the Father. Jesus Christ atoned for our sins. He became the firstfruits of the Resurrection. Because He died, all shall live again.

The First Presidency,

Thomas S. Monson
Henry B. Eyring
Dieter F. Uchtdorf

So grateful this Easter season to know of Jesus Christ our Savior, His sacrifice for our eternal salvation and the blessings that come from striving to do what is right everyday.

I know that we will never be perfect  in this life time on earth. That our Heavenly Father has given us commandments as guide lines so that we may go through life with less heartache and trouble. I know that we all make mistakes, big or small, everyday but that we can repent and do better the next day. We learn from our mistakes and become a better person.

With that said I am so thankful for my loving family. A husband that takes care of me and our kids by working hard which allows me to say home with our kids. I am grateful to have children that are so eager to learn and to love the gospel. I love living right here and right now.

February- Culture night!

I was in charge of doing culture night for our ward. We did a Chinese dance. I had three weeks to put it together. It was a blast. Hali  and her friends were a part of it too and yes I was in it.

Hallie,  Hali and Kaylee

After the dance
Hali, Hallie, Rylee and Eya

All the crew. the young men are the dragon. The Young women are the Fan dancers
The little ones are ribbon dancers.

I think I have a video somewhere too.