Primary Program

So today was our Primary Program. It actually went really well. I was pleased. We were so proud of Adam for actually saying his part. But I do have to tell you about it. ;) So when they gave him his part a couple weeks ago, he memorized it that same Sunday. He also practiced saying it and telling people his part. However, everytime we practiced in Primary he would hide and not do it. So needless to say I was definitely worried that come the program. He would hide and not do it.

So last night, Jon and Adam had a pep talk before he went to bed. Adam told Jon that he was really scared of all the people. So Jon told him we could say a prayer that he would be able to do his part. Adam then asked if he could say it with his eyes closed. Jon said he could, as long as he said his part so everyone could hear. He then went to bed.

This morning we got ready and over to the church. We first had to persuade Adam that it was okay to be on the stand since he got the coolest spot (opposite the controls for the podium...so he could watch the counselor push the buttons. Which he did...I think he could run it now. :D ) He actually did really well sitting there, for the most part...hey he is just 4. Anyway, he had the very first part after the Primary President introduced the program. He got up to the mic and looked out. Turned and hid his face for a second on the counselor and then asked her if he could cover his eyes. She said yes. So he put one hand over each eye, turned and said his part and then ran back to his seat. What happy parents we were...at least he said it...even with his eyes closed.

Now, singing didn't go so well for him. The kids did great, I was so pleased. But Adam would go stand by his friend Jayden...there was a reason they put two girls between them when they were sitting...the two of them played or he ducked down behind the stand. But once in awhile he actually sang.

Overall though it was very good and we were very happy parents. :)

(In fact, we got to set up Halloween today instead of next weekend since he did his part.)

Adam's Birthday with the Morgan Clan

The birthday party with the Morgans was so fun, despite the rain. The kids played together and had a great time. We colored pictures and played with bouncy balls. Then we did presents. After that we had hamburgers and hot dogs. Then we did cake and ice cream. Thanks for coming! Once again he loves all his presents. Thanks!

Adam's Birthday

Adam's birthday was yesterday and he turned 4!!! I can't believe how old he is getting...am I old enough to have a 4 year old? ;) I am, but I tell you time flies... But we are so happy to have him in our family. All his excitement and "all-boyness." We are so proud of how much he is learning and growing. For those who don't know, he can write his own name and is learning all his letters.

Well, to give you a recap...we actually had his Smoot-side birthday party on Saturday the 6th.
It was fun. Grandma and Grandpa Smoot came with Emily and Sieben. We had Grandma and Grandpa-great both make it too. Along with Rachel, Rylee, Kambrie, and Seth. Adam was so excited to have them come for his party. They did a pinata. All the kids did so good breaking it open. (We are going to have some good baseball players. :) ) Then we did presents and cake and ice cream so that people could go. He loves all his presents. Thanks everyone!

Yesterday we had his friends come and play. He LOVED playing with all his friends! We had like 20 kids from the neighborhood over. It was wild! But still fun. (and yes, I did survive...barely.)

We had great fun! And we are looking forward to celebrating with the Morgans on the 20th!

Labor Day Weekend Campout

We had a great time going camping with the Morgans over (most of) the Labor Day weekend. We went up to Bear Lake. It is beautiful up there. On Friday, we did the driving... We arrived in shifts. Brady and Kim got up there first. Jen and Tamina got there next. Grandma and Grandpa got there after that. And way later...after dinner and right before bed, Jon and Chris made it up.

Friday was still fun. We got up there and got stuff set up and dinner made. The kids played. We had dutch oven chicken and cornbread. YUM! We need the cornbread recipe from Kim. ;) Then we roasted smores. Also very YUMMY! Then we went off to bed. Adam was SO SO excited because he got to sleep in Grandma and Grandpa's tent.

Well, that first night we started the adventure. Jon grabbed the air mattress; however, he grabbed the one with a hole in it. So he grabbed the stuff to patch it...but it didn't hold the air. About 2 AM we ran out of air. I woke up with contractions. So finally we moved me to the car to sleep the rest of the night. Well, besides being lots COLDER, there was also a flashing red light. So I didn't sleep that well the rest of the night. Oh welll, we were having fun camping.

The next day we spent down on the beach. It was a beautiful day. We played some sand volleyball...and yes the other teams plan worked...aim at the prego since she can't get it as easy! Laughing But we had fun. Jon, Chris and Dad built a sand castle, the kids "helped" and then became the moat monsters. So we basically just played. For dinner we had tin foil dinners, they were so good! After we had shakes and cobbler. Talk about a sugar overload. But everyone, especially the kids were beat. There were a few rides on Kim and Brady's 4-wheeler. But we were in bed by like 9:30. (Kim was so kind to let us borrow the spare mattress from the trailer so that we didn't have to sleep on the ground.)

Well, more adventure. So about 11ish...I think I wake up because the wind was getting really loud. Then the walls would cave in and pop back out. Then the roof would do the same. I had Jon move the lantern that was hanging from the top so that it wouldn't hit the kids. (Adam and Ari were in the middle of the tent. Jon and I were on one side and Chris and Jen on the other.) Then Jon, Chris, Jen and I started holding the walls and top out so it wouldn't come in on us. However, both kids woke up and were scared. Kim had us move them to the trailer. Grandma and Grandpa's tent pole broke a second time. (It had broken earlier during the day, but they had fixed it to still work) So they decided it was best to take the tents down. My kids were scared so I sat with them in the trailer. Everyone else cleaned up the two tents and gear. Chris and Jen decided to leave and go find either a hotel or go home...more comfortable. Grandma and Grandpa slept in the back of their car. Jon, the kids and I slept in the trailer. It blew on and off the rest of the night.

The next morning we got up and got ready for church. Adam showed us how well he could write his name during sacrament meeting. He is doing SO good. After sacrament meeting Grandma and Grandpa went home so that Grandpa could get to meetings. We went back to help Kim and Brady clean up a bit. Then we headed for home. We stopped in Roy to pick up the other car. Since the kids both slept on the way home, both Jon and I took catnaps at the Morgans. We headed home in the rain and were happy not to be in tents that night. :)

We had a great time! We were glad that we were able to find a time when almost everyone could make it. We were especially glad that Grandpa was able to come for it.

Hey I got some of the pictures uploaded. They are in the gallery under BearLake LaborDay 2008. Hope you enjoy them!

** Emily commented "SO fun!!! lol, all the "Morgan" kids are so cute!!" **