Back to School 2012

It is hard to believe that I have a first and third grader now! Oh - and a soon-to-be preschooler! I can't believe it when I tell people their grades. As I was filling out Logan's paperwork, it felt so weird to not write a "K" anymore on the grade line. First grade just feels so grown-up. I remember feeling like that with Daven, too. Time has really gone by so fast.

We had our first day back to school yesterday. Things went really smoothly and I was so grateful for that. Logan's teacher seems like a sweet person, and that is exactly what I wanted for first grade. Daven's teacher is new to the school, but after all the info she sent home yesterday, she seems REALLY on the ball. She seems like she is going to challenge him. I am glad for the high standards, but worried it is going to be a lot of extra work for me :)

Here are some cute pics!

 Avery bug wanted to wear her "Mexican Shirt" as she calls it. It is the one Mike and I brought her from Mexico. She was all into the back-to-school stuff. But after we dropped brothers off she burst into tears and threw a fit. I think she realized she was really going to miss them :(.

 Daven got to pick his desk at Meet the Teacher. He looks so cute in this picture all ready to go.

 See, hard at work already. I love that we get to walk them to their seats the first day of school.

 Enough with the pictures already mom, you are kind of embarrasing me! At least I think that is what he's thinking in this picture. I knelt down to tell him good-bye and asked if he wanted a kiss and a hug? He said, just a hug. Ohhh...I guess the kissing thing is not really cool anymore. So sad!

 Logan got to pick his seat, too. He is by several kids from his class last year. I have a feeling this seating arrangement won't last very long. Ha-ha. 

The teacher had some toys set out for the kids to play with. I went to give Logan a hug good-bye. His little heart was pounding out of his chest. I had no idea he was feeling so nervous. Bless his heart. He started to cling to me but then saw this little guy, Wyatt, from his class last year. They grabbed hands and started playing. Pheww...perfect!

Logan told me before bed that if he had another mom, he would want it to be his new teacher. Ha-ha. Not sure how I should take that? I guess he had a good day.

Daven was bummed that he already had lots of homework. Like I said, 3rd grade is going to be challenging!!!

Good luck boys, we are so proud of you! You are both so smart, well-behaved, and very good students. I know you are going to have a fun year at school.

Daven's Baptism

We had a very exciting event take place this Spring. Daven decided that he wanted to be baptized into the church that Mike and I are members of, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. We believe that when you are 8 years old, you reach an age of accountability and can be baptized if you choose. We are so glad that Daven decided to do this and truly feel he is following the example set long ago by our Savior, Jesus Christ.

It was such a memorable and great day. We were so grateful and in awe of all the family members that traveled from far away to support Daven. We also had many friends that came to his baptism. Many came from our old stomping grounds (about 20 minutes away). So we felt like those friends travelled a long way, too. Daven and our family felt so loved and supported. We can't thank everyone enough!!

Here are some pictures!

 Daven with his Papa before the big event. Daven looked so handsome all dressed up in his suit! We were all getting dressed up and ready to head over to the church. 

 These pictures are next in my camera roll. I don't want you to think that anything was more important than the baptism. But, our family all brought little gifts for Daven and they wanted him to open them before we left for the church. I think Daven understood that the baptism was the most important part. He didn't even know that people bring gifts. 

 This is his baptism memory book...kind of like a journal, from Aunt Erica and Uncle Nick. We have already filled a lot of it out. It is really cute.

I'm sorry, but he just looks so handsome......and grown up. I think he looks like a mini-Mike in his suit and red tie! SHARP!

 At the church we belong to, the boys start Cub Scouts at the age of 8. Daven has been looking forward to this day for a long time. Mike promised the boys their own pocket knife when they turn 8. So this was a special present from daddy. 

 I got online and made a little photo book for Daven for his baptism. It was from both Mike and I. I had everyone at the baptism sign it. I hope Daven will know how much he is loved by us and Heavenly Father every time he reads this book.

 Really the only picture that is decent of Daven and I. He is my photogenic boy.

 There were 4 other children being baptized from our ward that day. Here we are getting to the church.

 I love this picture. Daven and Daddy look so beautiful in their white clothes. These are worn for the baptism and then after, since they get wet, they change back into their church clothes. Mike performed the baptism. After the baptism, Daven was confirmed a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

 Great Grandma and baby Georgia. 

 Great Grandpa....taking a much needed rest. They did lots of driving to get to the baptism. What a special blessing to have them here.

 This cute sweet Georgia pie was the apple of everyone's eye. She is so adorable and the life of every party, just like her mama-Aunt Erica.

 Grandma and Papa

 Great Grandpa and Grandma

 Aunt Michelle and Daven's cousins: Jake, Alyssa, and Mekenna. Poor Caleb got the stomach flu on the way to Arizona. He stayed in St. George with his dad. We missed him!

 Cousins.

Aunt Erica, Uncle Nick and baby Georgia. 

It was such a special day. We are thankful for Daven for setting such a good example for his brothers and sister to follow! We love you, Daven!!