Weekend

So I am very sad to say that I had quite the eventful weekend but I didn't take any pictures. I am trying really hard to keep up with my blog though so that I can keep some what of a journal so I decided to just write about it.

Thursday Night: My ear has been killing me the past week and I couldn't seem to figure out what was going on. Well working with a bunch of doctors does have it's benefits. Dr. Ollerton checked out my ear and discovered a lovely ear infection. So he prescribed me some anti-biotics and I was good to go!

Friday: Our ward was having a Camp out up at Fairview. Seeing that I have a lovely ear infection I only went up for the day. My dad, Linds, Easton, Jessica, and me all drove up around noonish. We got there and hung out at the camp site and then ended up to the Manti Pageant. I forgot how much I loved the pagant. It was so great to go and see the Book of Mormon come to life, to feel of the spirit, and to be with the members of our ward.

Saturday: I went on a date with my buddy Gregg. He is a good friend from High School who just recently returned from his mission in Japan. We went to Cafe Rio, to the Lehi rodeo, and then to get some Ice-Cream. It was a blast. I love going to the rodeo, getting all dressed up, and feeling like a cowgirl. Me and Gregg had a really good time catching up on the past two years, and talking about the crazy things we used to do in high school.

So that is my wonderful weekend!! Sorry there is no pictures!!

Taylor Car Wash

I was coming home the other day from teaching piano and the cute Taylor kids were washing there dads car. So I asked them if I was next and they got so excited and said to come on over. So I went over and helped them wash my car. They said that they are going to start there own car wash business and only charge a dollar per wash. Kim said well you will get your money's worth then. They are such cute kids who I adore.

Cute little Court washing my car. The poor kid has had a cast on since the beginning of the summer! Luckily he will get it off soon. He is my favorite little boy. I hope to have one just like him. I have to tell a funny story about Court. I guess he had this girl in his class who he really liked and she told him one day that she wouldn't marry him. Court was hysterical. He could not stop crying because he was so sad. So later that day I told court that I would marry him and he said, " No way you are way to old". It was pretty cute!

I am so grateful for great neighbors like the Taylors who we can depend on. They are so great and would do anything for us. They bring so much joy into my life.

Jensen's First Time Behind the Wheel

Poor kid needs to grow a little bit. He could barely see over the steering wheel.

So the other day J was so bored and driving my mother crazy so I decided to teach him how to drive. I have never been so scared in my life. When he first got in the car he couldn't even see over the steering wheel. Luckily we could adjust the seat A LOT! He then put both feet on the pedals. It made me laugh because that is the exact same thing that I did when I first learned how to drive. I let him drive around the block and after almost having a heart attack I decided we needed to head over to the church parking lot. He actually did pretty well. Luckily he still has two years to practice.

Happy Father's Day

The things I love about my dad

• It doesn't matter where we are my dad always finds someone he knows or meets a new friend. (at Shea's wedding somebody in line asked if he was the mayor)
• He is still a kid himself
• He can still keep up with us on the slopes or in anything that we do.
• He is always encouraging me to do my best in whatever I do
• I love it when he gets laughing so hard. His laugh is hilarious and so contagious
• I love it when he calls me his little girl or Toej
• I love that I am his favorite to wrestle with. Even though I get annoyed sometimes I still love it!
• I loved how involved my dad has been in my life. He still to this day never missed anything and supports me in everything I do.
• I love that he gives a 100% to his calling. The members love him.
• I love that he still goes by Boomer
• I love watching him dance with all of his rhythm
• I love his willingness to serve all those around him
• I love that anytime I can ask him for a blessing because I know that he is worthy
• I love it when he talks in a gay voice or his retarded voice
• I love it that I can talk to my dad about anything and that he always has great advice for me!
• I love it that whenever my friends come over he is so interested in there lives and is always so welcoming. Sometimes I feel like my friends come over just to see him!
• I love that my dad has a testimony of this gospel and is not afraid to share it. He is such a huge influence to me and so many others

I could go on all day about the many things that I love about my dad. Dad I want you to know that I love you so much. I couldn't ask for a better dad! You are the greatest! I hope that you have a Happy Father's Day!!

MTC

Log and KJ

Log, Mom and Dad


Bro and Sis

The Siblings

The Bros

Last Family Pic

Before we went to the MTC we stopped at J Dawgs. It was so delicious, but so messy. Logan spilled all over his suit. It was actually quite hilarious! Good thing there is a dry cleaners at the MTC.

Shea was even a good sport and ate one just for Log

Well the day finally came. Log is off to the MTC. It was such a bitter sweet day. Full of lot's of emotions. Log we sure do love you and know that you are going to do great! Remember it was never meant to be easy but it will be worth it. You are the Lord's Army!

Elder Whittaker

Elder Whittaker left today to the MTC. He will be serving in Costa Rica and will enter the field on August 17. He left with a smile on his face and didn't look back. What a great missionary he is going to make. I have never seen someone so excited to serve and most importantly someone so prepared. Logan is truly my best friend and I will miss him dearly, but I am so proud of him. He will make our family proud. He will do his best and I know that Heavenly Father will take care of the rest.

What I am going to miss the most about Elder Whitt

• Our dance parties late at night in the mirror
• Logan coming home late at night and peaking in my room to tell me good night
• Our late night chats talking about life and giving each other advice
• Our many goofy voices
• Listening to him and my brothers argue about sports
• Him giving me a hard time or a good wrestle
• Watching him serve all those around him
• Hearing him eat a bowl of cereal when he gets home late at night
• Watching him pick at his face
• Watching him wrestle with the boys especially when the little ones are arguing and making them hug each other and tell them that they love each other
• Watching him perfect anything and everything he does
• Blowing the air horn at people as we drive by and laugh until we cry
• His constant smile
• Finding his empty contact cases on the counter instead of the garbage that is 2 feet away
• Him not lifting the lid
• Him telling me that he loves me and that I deserve the best

I love you Elder Whittaker!!!

Setting Apart

Logan and Pop

I am so grateful for my grandpa. After Log got set apart he turned to D&C 31 and read it to us. He always knows what we need to hear, and how to bring the spirit into our home. I am so grateful for him and the huge influence he has played in our lives.
This is my favorite picture. Right before Log got set apart I walked into Eastons room to help him get dressed and J was putting on his Tie. I tried to convince E to wear a different tie that would match better but he was like look Jord there is Brown and green in my shirt and my tie. It was so cute! He then walked out with his Future Missionary tag. It was so dang cute! I have the greatest brothers who I just love.

Elder Whittaker was set apart as a missionary on June 15, 2010. This was such a bitter sweet day. I can't believe that my little Logan is old enough to serve a mission. President Judd set him apart and gave him a beautiful blessing. The spirit was so strong. It was a testiment to me that this is what Logan is suppose to be doing. To bring the gospel to those who don't have it so they can have the great Joy that we have. What an awesome missionary Logan is going to make!