James Micheal's Baptism and eighth birthday!

James micheal was baptized September 14th, 2013 in the Spokane stake center. It was quite a special and emotional day for us. I'm grateful he chose to take such a defining step in his life. He looked so cute in his new suit and watching him get baptized by his dad is something I'll remember forever.  It's hard to believe he is already eight. Soon he'll be twelve, then off on his mission before I know it. 

James micheals celebration after his baptism was also kinda his birthday party. We had lots of family and loved ones come it was so great to see all the support for us. 

James micheal has been such a blessing and help to me these past eight years. He has helped me wrangle babies and clean the house. He has been a great source of love and comfort in our home and I thank Heavenly Father for sending him to me first. It's going to be so amazing to watch him grow into a great young man of God. He was blessed with the gift of the Holy Ghost and that he would be a help and example to his siblings, and that he would be an amazing missionary.  How exciting it will be to see him achieve those things. We love you James micheal. Thanks so much for choosing to be part of our family. You've taught us so much about selflessness, compassion, and love. We love you, mom,dad,makayla,Sadie,Evan,Emmy, and baby number six. I'm so happy to know we can have ya forever!

My trouble maker

We will call this photo what happens when mommy goes to the car to grab the milk and leaves an unopened pudding cup on the table. Yeah...she's nuts!!

Evan's first day of preschool.

Also Evan in his German outfit that used to be James micheal!

Evan started his second year of preschool a couple of weeks ago. He loves riding the bus alone and seems to enjoy it just as much as last year. Sadie has been pretty lonely with Evan not being home in the afternoons. She misses him a lot and has no one to get into trouble with until Emmy figures it out, which won't be long. Here is Evan and Sadie on his first day back!

First day of school

James micheal and makayla's first day of school was September 3, 2013. Makayla loves her new teacher mrs. Hagood, and James has Mrs. Larson, who seems rather nice. I can't believe I have a kindergartener and second grader. They love being in the same school and James even said he saw her in the hallway and gave her a quick hug....how cute is that, seriously!!  Love my two big kids. Evan starts on Monday so we will see how that goes!