Some of Jonathan

Jonathan must be getting big because I don't take any "photo shoots" of him anymore!  This last one is from May.  

The bear is Jared's childhood teddy bear made by his great-grandma.   

EPIC Field Trips

We had some pretty fun field trips throughout the year.  

We love Norman Rockwell!  We had so many favorites at this exhibit.  He portrays America and family life in a fun, wholesome way. 

Norman Rockwell does a lot of self-portraits.  So this was Candy's modern spin on his style with a cell phone while I was taking a photo.

The next morning as the kids were eating breakfast I had a flashback of Rockwell's Kellogg cereal advertisements and had a good laugh.  

Here are more of our Tree of Life crafts from Lehi's vision.

The Iron Rod is the Word of God -- the primary exhibit at the Relief Society building downtown

Eating yummy fruit on every outing

The kids learned about a prophet to teach our group and we visited the Hall in the Conference Center with the busts of each prophet.

Then we visited homes where the prophet's lived in Salt Lake City.  Tessa learned about Wilford Woodruff.  Now when  I go to Liberty Park I remember his farmhouse that is just a block away.   

We also visited the graves of prophets in the Salt Lake Cemetary.

At the end of the year we did a reenactment of Lehi's dream.   

Grandpa and Grandma

Grandma and Grandpa H are really good at keeping in touch through skype video calls.  Here's a photo of how we see them for the last many months.  As summer got closer we were excited and we prepared for our trip to visit with them in Mexico City.  More on that later....  We have started the countdown for their return.  And we're glad they are staying busy till then taking care of a great bunch of missionaries in the MTC.

Grandmother and Linda

Grandmother Harston and Aunt Linda live close by and we are able to see them fairly regularly.  I remember visiting my Tucker great-grandparents when I was young and am glad that I have some memories of them.   It is a blessing for these kids to hear some stories about their heritage and get to know Grandma's personality.  

Jordan compares artwork with Grandma. 

It is especially a treat for the younger kids when Linda get's out her books and toys.  She has a great collection of games and fun music.  We can sometimes catch up with cousin Josh when we visit too.

Jonathan was rocking up a storm in Grandma's little rocking chair.

We made an experimental batch of Easter divinity to share with Grandma.