April

This year we did Jesus baskets for Easter. The kids got pictures of scripture hero's. Church crossword puzzles and a picture of Jesus at the tomb. And of course to much candy. It was great day, we listened to conference at the cook's with Cassie's conference crepes. Then we went to Houghton's for Easter lunch and a fun Easter Egg hunt. Watched the afternoon session there and then headed to Vigil's for Easter dinner and another Easter Egg hunt. I am so thankful for my Savior for his life and that he died and that he lives again. I know my Savior LIVES! 

Broc couldn't be happier about being in cub scouts and he was super excited to finally get his scout shirt! Love that cute boy and his HUGE smile!

Drake and I got to go to a dairy farm for preschool. The wind was blowing like crazy but we still had fun seeing the milking barn feeding the baby calves, seeing the pigs and petting the soft baby lambs.

We had a winter storm which we so desperately need. Drake couldn't wait for the kids to get home to build a snowman. Broc was awesome and helped him build this cute guy.

Broc was so excited that this field trip was on a Friday so I could go with him. We visited another dairy farm in Farr West. We learned a lot about a dairy farm and I LOVED being able to spend time with my cute Broc!

So excited to finally get to go to Lagoon. Our first visit of the year and we are looking forward to many more fun times there!

Broc's Baptism Day- April 18th, 2105 10:00 a.m.a

Broc has been looking forward to this day for such a long time. Everyday the whole week before he kept saying I can't wait for Saturday. As I was putting together his little DVD of his first 8 years of life I couldn't help but notice that he always has a smile on his face. He is such a great example to me have having fun and being fun to be around.

Broc asked Aunt Cassie to give a talk on Baptism and she did amazing. She spoke about how it's the first key to return to live back with Heavenly Father and how we can follow the counsel given to us to make it back. Broc felt the spirit during her talk because he got tears in his eyes.  He asked Grandma Houghton to give the talk on the Holy Ghost. She did great and told him that the holy ghost will help him to know of things that he cannot see. And how he can stand up for what he knows he believes because the holy ghost can witness it to you.

He asked his Aunt Sara to play the piano and Hannah Vigil to lead the music. We sang Broc's favorite primary song, "I love to see the temple" and When I am baptized.

Bryon baptized and confirmed him. I am thankful for Bryon that he holds the priesthood worthily. I love him more than words could ever express. He gave him a wonderful blessing and told him that he will be a great example and that he will be able to serve a full time mission and get married in the temple. That he will be a light to his friends.

We had a luncheon afterward in the gym.  He had so many people there to support him. His cute primary teachers, Brother and Sister Green and his buddies Zayne Petersen and Cooper Fowers. Lincoln couldn't come because he was at the LAX game but brought over a tie and a tie pin.

I am so grateful for his choice to be baptized, the spirit was so strong and I was reminded of how important families are and how we need each other.

Broc has been so excited to finally get his own set of scriptures. He got a case from Grandma and Grandpa Vigil and couldn't wait to finally put his scriptures in it. He is carrying it around like they are the most prize possessions he has. I am grateful that he already knows how important the scriptures are in his life. I hope that he will always remember this special day and how much love I have for him. I know this church is true and that the only way that we can have true happiness is to follow our Saviors example. To read and study the scriptures and to stay close to the spirit so that the holy ghost can always be with us.