Adam Steven Hebdon's 10th Birthday

Adam's 10th birthday was August 19th. We were able to celebrate it with him before they left to go back to Ohio. He is quite the character. Quite often you can see him making funny faces and speaking in a silly voice to match. We played quite a few board games with Adam and Benjamin (with Caleb ready to help out as much as a 3 year old can), and we had a lot of laughs. What a fun couple of boys. Adam is growing up to be a great young man, and we love to see his smiling face!!

Benjamin Owen Hebdon's Baptism

We received a phone call the first part of August from my nephew Benjamin. He told  us that they were coming to Idaho and if his Uncle Joe would baptize him!! Joe was so excited to receive this honor. He feels pretty close to his nephews and nieces, and this would be his FIRST baptism.
So the Ohio Hebdon's headed their way to Idaho and the rest of our family made plans to spend a few days with them. The Bare's invited them to go to Bear Lake with them...

The order goes: Caleb,  Alyssa, Aimee, Benjamin, Adam, Jenna, and Jared. Due to the sudden plans to come visit us in Idaho, Jake and Beth had other priorities that they had to be at. We sure did miss them!!

August 18th was the date of the baptism. It turned out to be an incredible event, the Spirit was so strong there with the talks and testimonies shared. And Benjamin has been such a wonderful young man and an example to us all. We were excited to be able to share this day with him.

It was a short but sweet visit. The last time that we have all been together was our wedding. We always look forward to seeing them, and can't help but wish that we all lived closer. I am so grateful for my family, for the unique closeness that we have together. My husband, parents, brothers and sisters are the best friends that I could ever ask for. Through all of the ups and downs of our lives, our family has always been there to provide strength, love, and happiness. I love you all!!

Weekend in Las Vegas

Ultrasound has proven to be an exciting but challenging program for me. Not only with making sure to pass the classes and to get the hours in for my clinicals, I also have to take 3 registry classes. The first one, physics, I took June 25th...and passed!! Phew!! Then I have to take OB/GYN and Abdomen. OB/GYN is pretty intense, with so many pathologies to cover. I decided to go to a highly recommended seminar that helps to break down the principles that are covered in the registry. The closest one the offer is in Vegas, and it is during August. So I decided to do it, and am beyond grateful that I did!! I tried to get a couple of classmates to go with me, but they couldn't go. So, as Joe was booking my trip and weaseling some deals ;0) he got some pretty cheap airline tickets. So I asked him to come with me!! We also decided to go and see "The Phantom of the Opera" at the Venetian. I love musicals, and Joe has come to enjoy them as well. We heard that in September, The Phantom wasn't going to be in Vegas anymore, so we gave into the pressures to go and see it. And it was phenomenal!! Truly, we enjoyed the whole thing and were awed by the special effects!!

I took some pictures, but my camera is pretty darn pathetic. Kindof frustrating. As I was trying to get better pictures, I was stopped. Apparently we can't take pictures inside the theatre...a shame because it is absolutely elaborate and beautiful. So here is what I got... What a great memory!!