The Birth

Here are some photos from the baby's birth...

Whew! He made it!

Ahh! Now he can relax.

Mommy and son.

Daddy and his new little boy.

Wow! 4 kids now. Happy family.

Dressed to go home from the hospital. July 30, 2010

New Baby Arrival

We welcome our new baby boy to the family. Born on the 28th, of July at 4:10 pm, 7lbs 14oz, 20" long. He's an angel!



These photos were taken by Rhett Olson Photography

Father & Son Hike

Our oldest son went with his dad on his first backpacking trip ever. They were ambitious and tackled a three day hike in Death Hallow. Both boys had a great time and my husband now has a new hiking buddy. Enjoy the slideshow.

See a larger version here (click on the little icon in the lower right corner of the video and watch it full screen)...YOU TUBE VIDEO

Or watch the smaller size here (but you can still click on the 4 arrows icon in the right corner to watch larger) ...

Hot Air Balloon Ride

Last Saturday we were able to help my mom check something off her "bucket list." She's always wanted to ride in a hot air balloon. Even though the ride was short and we were tethered to the ground (not really rising above 100-150 feet), it was great. I even climbed into the basket, which was tricky at 37 1/2 weeks pregnant.

Make-A-Wish Foundation

Our oldest son's best friend was able to have a wish granted. He has a degenerative muscle condition. But without going into details about that, I'll just share some pictures from the party where his wish was granted. We went up to the Make-A-Wish Foundation Building in Salt Lake and had a great time celebrating. He wished for Star Wars Lego Sets. And boy did he get it...along with a million Star Wars characters to deliver them. It was a great experience.

Happy Father's Day!

We love our Daddy O! Happy Father's Day to you. Thanks for all you do for us.



Music in the video is by Frances England and is entitled "Daddy O." Perfectly fitting. If the above video doesn't work, view it here...
Happy Father's Day Movie

Faith

One of the Young Women in my ward asked me to write down what faith means to me and how I know I can trust things to work out. Here's what I gave her.

FAITH

To me, “faith” is an action word. People often refer to it simply as “believing in something you can’t see.” It is…but it is also so much more.

If you have faith, you believe so strongly that you cannot help but act in a way that follows that belief. What you DO shows what you BELIEVE! I was tested on this often in my growing up years and still am. Sometimes I am not perfect in my actions, but I am always trying.
Faith is also one of the great Gifts of the Spirit…each of which we are told to seek after. Through my patriarchal blessing, I feel very grateful to know that I have been given this spiritual gift and I have strived to always keep it. I know if I don’t put it into practice (ACT on it) I will lose that gift. I also know, EVERYONE can have the gift of faith if they seek for it and act on it.

I have been given certain trials of my faith, as all of us are. It seems to begin with little trials here and there as we grow in spirituality. I’ve learned that Heavenly Father won’t give me anything I can’t handle. I have faith in that promise…I’ve lived that promise. Through Him, all things are possible. As I’ve put that belief, that faith, into action during each trial, God has proved his promise to be true to me. I learn from my past experiences and try not to forget them as I encounter new more difficult ones.

So now I can trust in God and have faith that the next time something tries me in my life, He will be there. All I need to do is SHOW my faithfulness by not doubting, but by having a perfect brightness of hope.

I know God loves me and each one of His children. He will not leave us alone. We may walk off and leave Him…but He will not be the one to walk away. May we all have faith in Him.