Six

It has been a long time since I have posted, but I think I have a few good excuses! I will do my best within the next few days to cover the major events in our lives. We had Ethan's sixth birthday party at the roller skating rink this year. He had about 25 children and had lots of fun. For some of the children, it was their first time on the rink. For our children, it was their second. However, Ethan and a few of his friends took their skates off and just ran around dancing and sliding in their socks. Pretty expensive "sliding" party, but he had tons of fun! Since then he has been skating again and now wants to practice during family night...every week! We also had a small party at his school the day before his party and I'll also upload some cute videos from then. Here are a few photos of his day and the rest are in the album.

Scriptures

Soccer Champ

Soccer ended this past Saturday and I just realized that I forgot to post pictures. Ethan did such a great job and has really improved from last year. Every time he was called to kick the ball, both coaches instructed the players to move far back. It was hilarious! One time he even kicked it so hard on the games first kick that it went flying past the players and into the goal! I guess that is where he received his nickname from his coach: Bigfoot. Here are a few pictures of the season.

Ethan's Baptism Video

Baptism

As I am sitting here listening to Ethan and Chris read the Bible before bed, I decided to post about Ethan's baptism. If you follow my blog, you know that he asked Jesus into his heart a few months ago. After much prayer and counsel, he decided that he was ready to be baptized. Many of our family and friends were able to witness it and then have lunch afterward. He is such a special little boy to us and although he is young, we believe that he absolutely understands. I think I have said it before, his love for the Lord is contagious. We are so incredibly thankful that God trusted us to be his parents.

His soccer coach happens to also be our Youth Minister. He told us this evening that he couldn't stop laughing just before Ethan was to be "dunked" because he took off his shirt! Maybe that is why he ended up going last!

Ballet

We signed Emerson up for ballet this year and she has been so excited about "dancing with her friends." Those little girls are the cutest little things in their tutu's! She went right in there, but got a little nervous when she thought I left her there. I went in there and sat where she could see me and she did great! I secretly enjoyed having to be in there though! Here are a few pictures.

Mountains

Chris and I decided at the last minute to take the kids to his parents house in the mountains since he had a three day weekend. It was so nice to get away and relax. The weather was in the low 70's, so there wasn't much swimming to be done. The kids played in the water a little bit, went gem mining and to Mystery Hill. I think their favorite was definitely the rivers and the mining. There are more photos and videos in the album.