Salt Lake Temple

Kelly, Adam and I went to the Salt Lake temple this week.  It was a beautiful day.  Loved Being in the temple with them.  I was amazed at the beauty of the Salt Lake temple.  Adam described it as breathtaking, I agree.  We enjoyed our session, then took some pictures on the temple grounds.  Thought I'd share them. 

Seminary Graduation

Sunday May 20, Matthew graduated from Kaysville Seminary.  I am so proud of him.  So glad he chose to attend and gratuate from Seminary.  I am thankful that our kids have the opportunity to take Seminary as part af their school day (released time).  I have seen their testimony of the Gospel and the Savior grow as they apply the things they learn. 
Way to Go Matthew.
 Here are some pics from the happy occasion.

Oh- did I mention that Matthew was chosen as one of the speakers for graduation night?  He did a great job.  Mocked his mom just a tiny bit, but I totally thought it was FUNNY! ( Make sure you share a scripture!)  :)

Grandma Craven, Mom, Matthew, Dad

Braeden, Matt, Christian, Logan

Seminary Grad!

Eagle Service Project

Sam got to work on his Eagle service project this month.  He had previously made arrangements with a hospital to do a project that would benefit them and the children who are staying there.  One of their favorite activities is to paint on pieces of wood.  Sam chose to work on cutting out different shapes for the children to paint.  He organized the project and got the materials and people together.  The end result was over 200 shapes cut out of wood with scroll saws, then sanded and sorted by shape.  He had teddy bears, houses, hearts, stars, circles. dinosaurs, trucks and many more.  Thanks to all who helped Sam complete his project.  He presented the shapes to the hospital on Friday May 25, 2012.

Wood that was donated by a neighbor.
The wood was cut out by adults who had scroll saws and knew how to use them :D

The gangs all here! 
Let the sanding begin....no really, sand the wood! Please!

Sanding the sanded pieces.  :D

All the pretty shapes

Sorting and stacking

Proud Pappa

Delivery Day
It feels sooo good!

Sweet Rewards!

Congratulations Sam!
( Now let's get that paper work done and finish this thing!)

before and after

The braces come off today!  YEA!!!

 Sam got his braces off this week.  Boy! was he psyched! 

His teeth went through a major transformation over the past 1 1/2 years.

 Check out his really before photos!

Anticipation~

He looks sooo young!
Four teeth that had to be pulled, and we learned that his back teeth have no roots.
Interesting.

Lookin' Good

Congratulations Sam, You look MAH-VELOUS!

bits and pieces II

                                                           Adoring the outdoors

You want a piece of me?

Who invited that guy?
Megan's class field trip to the Dinosaur Park

                                                     Matthew and Andrea - Junior Prom

                               Shopping for suits at Missionary Mall-  Gotta love the free tie!

                                                Oh Brother, Where art thou?

Megan's Puppy Mask

Monkey Bar Queen

State Drama Festival- Taylorsville High
Matthew did a humorous monologue...Very Funny!



James gnawing on some corned beef - St. Patrick's Day treats



Too cute for her own good!

                                                                                             

bits and pieces.

Here are some fun shots of Sam playing soccer.  He is an awesome goalie!  At this game he was stopping balls left and right.  He said he was NOT going to have another game like he had had the week before.  NO goals scored while he was keeper today!  YEA!

 Naomi loves the new art easle I got her.  Her favorite thing to do with it, is to drive it around like a car.  She is in heaven!

Mr. James is tuckered out after wrestling a crocodile.  He has earned a  couple hours of sleep.

Duck, Duck, Goose!

James and Naomi had a great time feeding the ducks at the park.

Mr. Fluffy

HOnk! HOnk!

Naomi loves to play on the slide.

James is content to sit and watch the cars go by.