Him’s or Her’s?

 

Conversation in Church today

Grant: "Dad, what does that say?” (pointing to the hymnal book on the back of the pew)

Daddy: “It says Hymns.”

Grant:  “Does that one say Her’s?” (pointing to the hymnal next to it)

Emma’s Baptism

The Happy Family at Emma's Baptism

ON November 5th Emma was baptised a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It was a really special evening. She played a duet on the piano with her dad, Grandpa Redfearn baptized her, Grandma Redfearn and Grandma Cahoon both gave great talks, and then she was confirmed by her Grandpa Cahoon. There was a really beautiful spirit there.

Pictures left to right are- Emma and Ireland, The O'Donnall family,Rachel (she and Emma are second cousins who share the same birthday) and Charlie, Aunt Marcia and Uncle Scott

This was the table by the door as you walked in. I love the pictures of Emma in her 2 white dresses. Sherrie did a nice job with the decoration. She had pictures of Emma all over the room, it was fun to look back and see how much she has grown. Also for refreshement she had all of Emma's favorites. Pumpkin Pie, Apples and carmel dip, chocolate and punch. She wanted mashed potatoes, but Sherrie talked her out of it.

And since I am updating this, I added this one of Emma and I!!! I was so glad I got to be there for her special day.

Emma’s 8th Birthday

On November 1st Emma turned 8 years old. For her birthday this year instead of a big party she got to take a friend (Gionna) and go see the "So You Think You Can Dance" touring show. Emma loves that show.

So she picked Gionna and they went with the family to see the show. They also went to dinner at Letherby's--Yummy!!

That week Grandma and Grandpa Cahoon, Aunt Marcia and Charlie flew in too, so we got to celebrate with everyone. And there was more celebrating to come with Emma's baptism. Stay tuned..........

Apple Hill 2010

While all of Jamie's family was here visiting, the Cahoon's made the yearly trip to Apple Hill.

Grandma Jane with the kids

Every year the kids take their pictures by the same tree to see how mcuh they have grown since the last time they have been there.

Apple Hill is such a fun place. The kids and the grown-ups love to visit every year. And a visit is not complete without some apples, pie and of course chocolate/carmel covered apples.

Grant Golfing w/the “boys”

While everyone was here Grant got to go with the big boys ( Jamie, Grandpa Cahoon, Scott, and Grandpa Redfearn) to go play REAL golf. They spend the afternoon playing 9 holes at the Bradshaw course.

Grant has quite the swing. He did really good, he did get a little hot and tired at the end and had to lay down for a few minutes.

Happy 8th Birthday Emma!

I couldn’t let this day go by without posting a big, GIANT, Happy Birthday to Emma!!  We did lots of fun stuff today, and that is why I will post all about it later.  But for tonight, I will say that Emma is becoming quite the young lady:

(much to the dismay of her mom and dad—we would like her to stay the sweet, young, innocent, baby girl that we welcomed into this world 8 years ago):

WE LOVE YOU!!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

Halloween 2010

This year at the Cahoon household Halloween was a busy affair, with cousins and grandmas and grandpas visiting.The kids got to dress up for two ward trunk or treats and for trick or treating around the nieghborhood. Emma was a Geisha Girl, Grant was Mr. Incredible, and Charlie was a hamburger.

The kids also carved pumpkins and decorated a halloween gingerbreadhouse with Grandma Cahoon.

I know, I know……….

HALLOWEEN 2006

Halloween is only 4 days away, but all of your blogs have inspired me!! I actually LOVE Halloween and the month has just slipped by and I didn’t take advantage of the holiday time to change my blog background. So here you go………enjoy for 4 more days!! (or probably a little longer than that, because chances are I won’t change it to something else for another week or so). BOO!!!

Grant's Yellow Belt Testing

The first week in October Grant tested for his Yellow Belt. He has been in Karate about 10 months now and this is his second rank advancement. His instructor is loving but very firm. It has been a great way for Grant to learn discipline, focus, and respect. He is currently obssesed with anything ninja, karate, or weapons. This is one of his forms:



This is the type of thing that I will love to show his first girlfriend:


Good job Grant!! Way to be a Blackbelt in traning!!

Camping Trip

This is where I THOUGHT we were going to camp:

Sounds nice, right? Well after we pulled in and saw all of the campsites with many people lounging about, talking, laughing, and generally having a good time—Jamie kept right on driving a decided that it was way to social for camping. So we kept driving to a "little place" Jamie and his buddies have quaded before. (mind you we were in a truck packed with camping equipment hauling a trailer with two quads)

This is the kind of road we drove on for a good 6 miles and the stream that we had to CROSS in order to find the perfect camping spot:

We were definitely “roughing it” when all was said and done. But who could be campfire hot dogs, glimpes of butterflies, tin foil dinners, quad rides, playing the the river, and smores?!?!

On trips like theses, I am VERY grateful for a husband who would be perfectly contend to actually LIVE in the wilderness. He works his tail off to get camp set up, build a fire, cook most the meals,and even take the kids potty at midnight. I am also grateful for a daughter who isn't afraid to squat and "hug a tree". (even though we went through 3 sets of clothes because she insisted on going by herself most times after I gave her the inital lesson)

But in the end, this is what really sent us home:

It started raining about 4:00am, and by 8:00am we obviously weren't sleeping, things were starting to get wet in the tent, and we decided that we should just pack it up and go home. The kids were very disappointed. On the way out it stopped raining and I got a great picture:

As soon as we hit the highway and things smoothed out Emma and Grant took a much needed rest:

Corn Maze

This year I am doing preschool at home with Grant and is buddy Pierce one day a week.  Yesterday we were doing the letter “F”, so I took them to the “farm” , we went in the “field” (corn maze), and got some blueberries at the “fruit” stand.  Everything started off great, the boys were having fun and I thought we were making good progress in the maze.  But after about 20 minutes, the novelty of the whole experience wore off, and I had 2 little boys who just wanted to be OUT of the 2 1/2 acre maze.  So we busted through a wall to be FREE!!  Then they played in the jump houses until  they were red faced and HOT (because its still 90+degrees here!!)  All in all, I would have to say it was a “FANTASTIC” day!