Utah & a Baptism

In February we went to Utah for Tyler's Baptism. It was GREAT to see the cousins and Grandpa & Grandma Holbrook.

The Rose Family

Sweet Emma

Tyler with His Mom & Dad

Father & Son

Ashton enjoying treats!

AJ watching the little girls, and wondering..???

Smiley little Addy

(there has been debate about this spelling-

this was the easy way to spell it)

Tyler after his baptism with Grandma June and Grandpa Holbrook

Sledding with the Youth

In January, one of our Youth Activities was sledding. So I figured it was a good activity to invite the family to join in on. Jeff helped load everything we need for the Youth and the Boys. He's GREAT!! I never could be Young Women's Pres. without him. We head up toward Pearl, Idaho (about 20 minutes north), and found a great snowy hill to have some fun.

Aryk stayed by the fire most of the time. I did take him on a sled for a minute, but we didn't get any pictures of that. He was pretty tired and cold by the end of the three hours.

AJ was a little more brave. He stayed toward the bottom of the hill and the fire. But he had fun building snow mounds and doing a little sledding.

Ashton thinks he is one of the youth. And the youth are so good to my boys. He was at the top of the hill going fast as can be. I couldn't believe he was so brave. He had so much fun!

Here are pictures of the youth and some of the leaders cruising the hill. It was a VERY fun day!

Ashton's Baptism

Ashton was so excited for his baptism. We had been talking a lot about it in our Family Home Evenings over the past year. He learned a lot about it in Primary. We've been going to the other baptisms for his friends in the ward. He was ready! And we got to have the Holbrook side of the Family come to visit and play! It was GREAT!!!

Grandma and Grandpa Holbrook bought Ashton a new suit for his baptism. He looks like a missionary! He really likes it! Thanks Grandma and Grandpa! (He got other gifts, but we didn't take any pictures of those.) He also received a new set of scriptures and a scripture case from Mom and Dad. And Grandma and Grandpa Likes gave him Scripture Stickers to help mark the stories in his new scriptures. It has been fun to put these in his scriptures as we do Family Scripture Study. Thanks Grandpa and Grandma! And a CTR Baseball tie tack from Aunt Nicole. That is so COOL! He wears every Sunday! Thanks!

Here are the handsome guys in their suits. Ashton could not have a bigger smile!!

The guys in their white! YEAH!!!

After the baptism and confirmation we had Ice Cream outside. It was fun! I was a little distracted before/ during/ and after the baptism. So, unfortunately, our pictures don't include everyone. Great Grandma and Grandpa Miller and Darlene were there. Grandma and Grandpa Holbrook, Uncles and Aunts Kenny & Erika and Casey & Erika, cousins Zach, Tyler, Emma, Addilyn, Leah, and Karlin, and Great Grandma Ashton came too. Also, Grandpa and Grandma Likes and Aunt Nicole. Ashton also invited his best friend Jacob Wills and his mom. There were many members of our ward, Bishop and Sister Olson, Sis. Mickelson (Primary President), and The Gurney Family (our Home teacher). Ashton was able to be baptised on the same day as one of his best friends, Nate Richens. Ashton was so happy to have so many people come to support him. Thanks to all! And Sorry I didn't take more pictures! We did get A LOT of Holbrook Family Pictures!

Here are Grandma and Grandpa Holbrook with all NINE of their Grand kids! What cuties!


The Rose Family! This was the best shot we got!



The Likes Family. There's got to be a better shot than this! Please share!

On Sunday Evening we had a Family swim and BBQ at The Likes'. Thanks for sharing your pool, BBQ, and backyard! We had a GREAT weekend with so much family, spirit, and laughs! Thanks to EVERYONE who traveled, helped, and participated. It means A LOT to our WHOLE family!

Aryk J Likes

In addition to birthdays, the extended family also got together to celebrate Aryk. Jeff blessed Aryk on Sunday August 10, 2008. Grandpa Likes, Uncle Cam, Grandpa Holbrook, and Bishop Olson stood in, and gave our dear boy his name and blessing. He had recently eaten so his tummy was full, but he also had the hiccups and was tired. Jeff was hoping I could get him to sleep before the blessing, but alas, he was awake and crying throughout. Our other two were quiet and made it through their blessings, but Aryk, our never really cries baby, fussed. There was bouncing, crying, and a blessing. Despite the little extra noise, it was a good blessing. I am so grateful for Jeff and the priesthood, and that we could take the time to share this gospel and bless our Aryk.

Likes Family Top: Grandpa and Grandma Likes, Aunt Nicole, Uncle Cam, and Aunt Darlene

Holbrook Family Top: Grandma and Grandpa Holbrook, Uncle Devin, and Grandma Ashton

Thanks to all our family for coming and supporting us. We enjoyed having extra visitors all weekend!

Easter

The boys were very excited for Easter. It is nice that they understand why we celebrate Easter, but they still have their imaginations, and like the fun stuff. We really enjoyed getting ready for Easter, and having Easter, and talking about Easter. Here are the pictures of the boys doing their Easter Morning Egg Hunt at home.

Our Crazy Boys! Love those Baseball Baskets!

AJ would pick up one egg, skip five, then pick up another, skip five more...

Ashton's basket was full in no time! He filled his basket 3 times!

The boys really enjoyed Easter and the egg hunt. The parents really enjoyed watching them work together to find the eggs, and share the candy.

Easter was a great day to remeber our Savior, and all he did for us. It was a rather busy day for our family as well. The Primary Presidency was asked to speak in Sacrament Meeting. Alyson's topic was "I'm Trying to Be Like Jesus". There was so much to say, and so many wonderful thoughts in the March Ensign. The talk was about our Savior's example, and how He showed us the will of our Heavenly Father. It was taken from the Sharing Time, prepared for the children, the week before. The Primary Presidency did well, and it was nice to hear so many thoughts on our Savior, Jesus Christ.

In Primary, Ashton gave a talk. He did a wonderful job! He does so well in front of others. Jeff and the Sunbeams shared the Nephite Easter Story, for sharing time. That was fun, and a change from the Easter Story that had been shared so many times that day. It was neat to see the kids faces, when they heard that after Christ's resurrection, he appeared the to the Nephites.

Our family has a testimony of Jesus Christ. And we are so grateful for the Atonement, and that we can be saved, if we repent, and live righteously. We are thankful for the resurrection, and the hope that it gives each of us. We love the Savior, and the church. We hope that all of you enjoyed your Easter, and your contemplations of our Savior.