Nick's baptism invitation picture...

Nick received his very own scriptures for his birthday and has been reading them every night. He is so excited for his baptism on December 5, 09.

Nick getting ready for baptism...

Nick had his Bishop's interview last Sunday for his baptism. Bishop Box gave him a Book of Mormon and a journal. He told Nick to highlight every time he reads the words Jesus, Christ, Son of God, Redeemer, or any word that describes the Lord. To show him how much the Book of Mormon testifies of Christ.

Nick has truly taken this task to heart. He cherishes that Book of Mormon and reads it every night, highlighting as he goes. He is so excited to be baptized. Every time we talk about baptism, he gets emotional. I have learned so much from him. He is truly a very spiritual boy.

Sweet Nick...

Nick (7 yr) has been home sick today. He asked if he could watch a movie and I took him downstairs and laid him on the couch with his pillow and blanket. I put the movie in and tucked the blanket around him. He looked up at me and said, "Thank-you so much for everything." I just melted. What a sweetheart.

Payton's sprained wrist...

The very first game of the season, Payton sprained his wrist. He completed the first quarter and then obviously couldn't use his right hand. We were sick, thinking of all the hard work he had put in during the summer and knowing he was excited and ready to play as their starting quarterback. Hummer Frampton finished out the game as QB and did a great job. We ended up beating Provo 15-14.

However, Payton was very discouraged when the doctor told him he wouldn't be able to play for at least 2 weeks and possibly longer if the growth plate or scaphoid bone were affected. The next night I was sitting at the high school game right behind Coach Newbury. (One of Payton's coaches) He asked if we had had a priesthood blessing. He proceeded to bear his testimony of priesthood blessings. I felt the Spirit so strong--even during the football game!

That Sunday Greg and Bruno Frampton gave Payton a blessing (anointing). That week, the swelling went down and his wrist felt better every day. By their next game, Payton felt really good. He didn't play a whole lot of quarterback, but was able to play some and by the following game he was as good as new.

Now, I know that he has a fabulous Physical Therapist, but I firmly believe that the Lord healed Payton's wrist through that priesthood blessing much faster than if He hadn't been asked to intervene.

I can't tell you how grateful I am for priesthood blessings, as I have witnessed the power and felt the comfort of the Lord through them.

Our little thinker, Brooks...

We were driving in the car the other day and the subject of the world being round came up. After a little discussion about how the world turns 5 year-old Brooks asked, "So why don't we fall off the earth when we are on the bottom or on the sides?" Which then became a great discussion on gravity. He is quite a little thinker!

Oquirre Mountain Temple Open House

We took some time out of our busy baseball schedule to attend the Oquirre Mountain Temple Open House. We took all the boys. We dressed in Sunday clothes which I believed helped the boys be more reverent. We went to dinner first at Chilies, then to the Open House. It was beautiful and such a great opportunity for the boys to see the inside of the temple. We spent some time in the Sealing room and I felt the significance there. We are so blessed to live where there are an abundance of temples.

Payton and EFY

Payton has been at EFY-BYU this week.  We have talked to him a few times.  He has had such a great time.  He called us last night after their testimony/devotional night.  He was emotional and said he had felt the Spirit like nothing he had ever experienced before.  He said it had such an impact on him that he feels his life is changed.  He said he had wondered what it would be like to see our Heavenly Father.  He wondered what it would feel like to hug Him, then he realized it would feel like when he hugs his own father.  He told us he loved us.  

He was filled with the Spirit and I felt it so strong when I talked to him.   What an amazing experience for him.  He went with his best friends.  (Hummer Frampton, Karson Kester & Kaden Miner)

I am humbled by his testimony and also proud that he has such a strong conviction.  What a great example to his younger brothers.