CUTEST KIDS EVER

Cutest Kids Ever. I am so excited, we went up on the ski hill road and tried to get some family pictures. We got some good ones that I think we will like, but I love this one of the kids! Dalan can be sure and take these to Arizona to explain to people what the white stuff on the ground is. The kids were even good sports, even though they really did not want to go do this. THANKS GUYS, I LOVE YOU. MOM

Bailey's Update

Bailey has had a rough week, but I feel like we are maybe getting on top of it and doing better. She didn't feel good again on Monday and missed school. She has been having a lot of stomach issues. I so worry about it, but decided the other day that I was going to put all my faith into the Lord and that she would be o.k. Dalan and Stacy gave her a blessing and she has been doing so much better. I feel so blessed. We also took her to the TMJ clinic in Pocky because she has been complaining about her jaw for some time. We did not have school on President's day and their office was open so we took her and found out that she defiently has jaw problems. After they examined her it hurt so bad that next week, because she can't open her mouth wide and do normal things. We took her back this week and they ran more tests and she got fitted for her splint and will start wearing it next week. It won't be fun and it isn't easy but I think she is willing to do it because she know it will help watching her Dad go through it and she doesn't want to hurt anymore either. I think everyone should have a look at how their jaw and mouth and teeth are. There are so many people that suffer and don't get the right help. Most dentists are not trained in this area. Here is a funny story. We have been talking about all the different symptoms that you have with TMJ and Dalan said well I have this one, my jaw pops in the morning and he made some other comments that made me wonder if he had a problem. Well when we were there on Wed. we asked Dr. Romriell and he asked Dalan some questions and said let takes some x-rays. So we did and he said that he has a really small joint and asked more questions, if his teeth lined up? Dalan said that one side fit together good but he had to work to make the other side shut completely. He put Dalan in the chair and with the computer took pictures of his bite. Basically what he needed was to have his teeth floated.(Us country people understand that) Dalan wasn't completely happy about it but the Dr. thought he could make his bite better and he should not have any problems. Dalan said "I'm not hurting, I'm o.k." But he didn't have a choice and we got him layed back in the chair. Dr. Romriell worked on him for maybe 10 minutes and asked him how it felt, and he could not believe the difference. When he explained what had been happening Dalan could tell that he was right. He was totally amazed all that night how much easier it was to shut his mouth. His jaw doesn't pop in the mornings anymore either. We are true believer's that they know what they are doing there. We are excited for Bailey not to have jaw pain, headaches, ear aches, and even being dizzy.(Really it has nothing to do with her being blonde!) We will keep you updated on her progress.

Dalan's Update

Sorry Katie it has been awhile. We have been busy getting Dalan ready, we went out last week and got all of his white shirts, a couple new ties, another good pair of shoes, and lots of misc. stuff like, shoe shine kit, alarm clock, sewing kit, first aid kit, raincoat, etc. It is very expensive but worth it. I think we should start a missionary store in Rexburg. Ferrell's in IF know how to get ya, by having all the stuff you need, which by the way is soooo nice. We still need to buy him some shower shoe, slipper, don't want to put your feet down on yucky stuff kind of shoes. We got his pants pressed that were hemed and we also bought 6 pair of dress slacks and we have got them back. We feel blessed Ryan gave us a suit that doesn't fit him and it fit Dalan perfect. Yeh, there is a 400.00 dollar savings! We had it dried clean and he is set. We just worry about him growing out of his pants. He was complaining the other day that they were getting tight. He is growing so much right now. He defiently has hit his grouth spirt in the last few months. We figure a month on a bike and maybe the pants won't be too tight. He He! We went to Walmart this week and picked up some more sheets, blankets, and personal items. I think we are getting real close. Today we just got home from the Distribution Center were we picked up his temple cloths and garments. He is going through the temple on the 4th of March. He is really excited, as we are also. Last week-end Dad and Mom came and stayed with us. It was fun to have them stay more than just a few hours. Mom helped me and we got his 4 generation pedigree chart all filled out and ready to go. I just need to gather some family stories now. His farewell in on the 11th of April at 9:00 and he will be talking with the Mission President of the Pocatello Mission. He said today he was more nerveous about that day then leaving. He will do great. Bishop gave him his topic the other night and it is perfect. It is on over coming trials.

Arizona, Mesa Mission, Here I Come!!

Ok here is the story. On Wed. night we had a family council to see how we were going to handle the opening of the call. Of course Bailey thought we need to wait for her (which I agree), so this is the plan we came up with. Dalan said if he can't open until after school he did not want to be home just waiting,(which I understand also) so Stacy, Dalan, and I went out to IF to buy groceries. We then went to Driggs and picked Bailey up from school and then headed home. Yes it was in the mail box. How excitng and nerve racking all at the same time. So we left all our groceries in the truck and met together in the living room. Dalan opened his call and read it to us. He has been called to the Arizona, Mesa Mission, english speaking and will be leaving on April 14, 2010! Wow, we were all excited and he is really excited. So begins the process of getting ready. We only have 2 months! Wow!!!! We have lots to do, but it will all work out. We need to begin the list!

Dalan made calls and spread the word!

WEDNESDAY IS ABOUT GONE

OK no interesting mail today, so what we have been told tomorrow should be the day!! We are all excited to find out! This morning Dalan said he slept the best that he has in awhile, I think he is a little nerveous also.(Normally So!)  Patience building experiences right?!

Before and After.......

I have so wanted to paint my dining room and have been putting it off until the other day I jumped in and got it done. It is the color I think I wanted when we built our house but we painted it all one color for ease and to get in quicker. Since then I have painted almost every other room. I had painted the dining room yellow because I was chicken to go this dark, and I did like it from the original color but I have been so sick of it lately. It also washed out my cabnets. Well the new is awesome, it brings out the color in our wood. I really like it.

Dalan helped me prime it and wanted to show off is creative expressions! I think he better continue on with college! he he

THE NEW

Thursday!

Yes today is Thursday and from what we have been told it is the day that missionary calls are issued on! Wow. We are all excited, nerveous, happy, apprehensive, jittery, happy, what more can we say. I have had a pray in my heart all week for the General Authorities, wow what a responsiblity. I have thought do they really need my prayers, come on think about it, and then I have realized we all need help from each other and Heavenly Father. I am so thankful for my many blessings and the spirit I have felt this week and pray I might always live worthy to feel of His love. I love the church and it's teachings, and the blessings it brings into my life. I know that Dalan will be an excellent missionary and people are waiting to hear the gospel, and they are waiting for him to share the message. I feel like it is so hard to pay back Heavenly Father and Jesus for all that they have done for us and all that they continued to. They have blessed us so much. Dalan's blood sugars have been doing awesome! Living a good life and saying Thank You sometimes just seem so inadequate.

I have arrived.....

My awesome husband, the love of my life made me my very own quilting frames. How cool is that. Does that mean I am a Grandma?? Grandma's always had the quilting frames when I was growing up. Anyway Bailey and I were excited to put them to good use. Bailey and I have been working on a levi quilt for her for some time. We finally got off center and got real busy and we got it all pieced together last week, so we put it on Sunday evening while the boys were at Priesthood meeting and we finished it Monday after Bailey got home from school. I even got it bound yesterday and she got to sleep with it last night. The back is that minkee like material and it is soooo soft. It is really really cute.

Not Too Bad

Dalan's first attempt at college. Grade's not too bad!
Basic Woodworking= A
Agriculture Orientation=NR ( still don't know what this means!!!!!!) Just no credit given.
Writing and Reasoning Foundations= B-
Missionary Prep= C
Math for the Real World= C-

Those who God Calls, God Qualifies by President Monson

Dalan met with the Stake President on Sunday at 3:30. It all went well and yes his papers are in Salt Lake. Wow. Cute story, he was telling us about it and said that Pres. Kunz asked him if he had experienced personal revelation. I asked so what did you tell him and he said yes. Bailey piped up and said, "so you have seen God?" We all had a good laugh. We love her sweet innocence that she posses. She is so much fun to have arround!

Good Grades

Bailey got her report card! Way to go Bailey, you worked really hard, we are proud of you.
Intro to Ag= B-
Keyboarding= B
English= A-
Physical Science= B+
Teen Living= A
Pre-Algebra= B-
Study Skills= A
Seminary= B+