James the Deacon

It has been another adventurous week! We are so thankful for the wonderful blessings that we enjoy everyday from a loving Heavenly Father.  I know we are blessed and that he watches over us during easy times and hard times.
James passed the sacrament for the first time last Sunday and the 2nd time today! He did so great! We are so proud of him. He likes to get ready and get to church early.

Last Sunday this is what the cupcake refreshments looked like! I made 4 different kinds of cupcakes and 4 different frostings and fruit and sprinkles etc. 

Shanna and Christian and Charlotte

Bridal shower flowers

James went to BYU soccer camp. He really loved it.

This is his dorm room he stayed in. He didn’t have a roommate.  He had the whole room to himself. He was so exhausted when he came home!

I bought this cute little seat so I could feed Charlotte more easily! Buddy is helping her clean up her fingers.

Feeding Charlotte! It is so fun to have Charlotte come over and spend a few hours with us! The boys are so sweet with her.

I introduced Charlotte to big dog and little dog! She thought it was very tasty!

Serious Charlotte

James with a friend at soccer camp

So this picture is interesting. Aunt Teresa was visiting her mom in Boise and this girl with You is Emily Peterson Teresa’s moms neighbor! Is she in the Baltic Mission? She is Russian speaking!

Christian and Shanna and Charlotte went to Yellowstone.  I dont know if they will write this week or if they have service out there. They sent me this pic.  We are on our way to Bear Lake with the boat. We are going with the Lynn’s and they have a house by the lake.  We will stay with them.  Jacob wouldn’t come with us! Austin and hunter Ramsey gave homecoming and farewell talks today.  Austin made me cry so much. Both of them gave great talks.  Austin’s just really touched me so deeply.  The spirit was so strong in that room. 
I love you so much my sweet girl. One of my favorite pioneer songs is “faith in every footstep” I love that so much. Please remember how much we love you and that we are constantly praying and thinking of you! I am praying for you and your eyes! I also wanted to tell you that we are so thankful for your letters and experiences that you share with us! A few weeks ago I decided to specifically pray for you and Michelle  each to find those who are prepared to receive the gospel. That next week you both had such great reports of finding. Keep up the great work!
Love always and forever
Mom