Geric"s First Birthday 10/16/2008

Geric on his first birthday. I tried to get a good picture but he was a busy boy and kept trying to get the camera!


We picked the kids up from school and had some errands to run. Ruby after a long day at school.


David after a long day at school.


Devan wide awake and happy to celebrate Geric's birthday.



What did we have for dinner? We had chicken enchiladas. Geric loves chicken enchiladas. What am I saying, Geric loves food, except green beans and broccli!

All done with dinner, aren't I a mess!!


Present time, two touch and feel books, maybe I'll stay out of Mommy's and Daddy's books. Yeah right!!


Yeah, a lion I can push or ride. I really like this toy.
Geric did like this toy. He didn't want me to carry him, instead he wanted to walk outside and push his little lion along. He still likes to push or pull things. Especially if it makes noise, (like chairs scraping the floor sound).

Geric also got a potty chair and a cloth diaper for his birthday. We had a pleasant time. We do have cake pictures, but my friend took them with her camera because I forgot to charge mine. I will post them as soon as she emails them to me.

Some profound insights that touched my Heart

I learned a valuable lesson this weekend. As much as we want to be self-sufficient and should be self sufficient, more importantly the Lord wants us to learn to rely on HIM for all things. Everything we have comes from Him and at any moment, at any second, all that we have, He can take away. Whether it be our homes, our food, our material possessions, our children, our spouse, our loved ones, friends, even our very breath of life, He can take it away. We should do all that we can do first!! After that we MUST rely on HIM!! There are trials that we go through in our life that are out of our control and we may wonder why? Sometimes we are brought down so we will turn and rely on our Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ.

In our relief society lesson, a woman shared and bore her testimony of prayer. Something I thought that was really interesting is she said she prays to know which child needs the most attention that day. When her youngest was born, there were difficulties and they were not sure if he would live or die. I may get some of the facts a little off, but because of her daily prayers and her relationship with her Father in Heaven, she felt like she needed to be home with her other four children while the father, I think, was with their son. As a mother can you imagine how difficult this would be, thinking what if he dies and I’m not there? She said she felt peace through this trying time that she was where she was needed most. One of my concerns as a parent has always been: "How am I going to know the needs of my children, and which one needs me the most this day?" Well, Sunday I got my answer and I am going to strive to be more faithful at saying my prayers.

I know Christ lives! I know He hears and answers our prayers. I know the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is His true church and I am extremely grateful to be a part of it. I know Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God and that through Him, Joseph Smith restored the gospel of Christ’s church. I am so grateful to Him for the wonderful, hardworking, understanding husband He has blessed me with. I am grateful my children have a dad that loves spending time with them, and that some of his happiest moments are watching his children enjoy life and be happy. He works hard and does everything he can to ensure our happiness. We love spending time together as a family and our little family bond has really grown strong and grows stronger each and every day.

Halloween Shirts

Thank you Grandma Lori and Grandpa Jeff for the Halloween shirts. We love you lotsss!!! Can't wait to see you in December.

Geric and Daddy Go to Utah

I hope Devan and Heather and their readers don't mind but I thought that their blog was the best spot to share the pics of Devan and Geric during their trip to Utah! Last week, Devan and Geric made a trip to Utah because of the death of Devan's Grandpa Nelson. It was so nice seeing them and it was fun seeing how much Geric has grown in something other than pictures. The Grandparents were especially happy to see their little grandson that they have missed seeing grow up so far.

Geric had quite the week with his first time away from his Mom for more than a few hours, his first plane ride, re-meeting his grandparents and some of his great grandparents and his first funeral. He behaved wonderfully and was the star where ever he went. I think it was a really hard week on my brother Devan though with all that happened and being away from his little family, but he handled it all well too. I think everyone's only regret is that Devan's whole family couldn't come too...but we had all of you in our thoughts.

Just arriving at Grandpa and Grandma Bennett's house after Geric's first airplane ride!

Geric wasn't quite sure what to think of all the attention from people he thought were strangers!

Blazer and Devan were VERY happy to see each other!

Geric with his Grandma and Grandpa Bennett.

Grandma and Grandpa Bennett with Geric and Devan.

Grandma Bennett and Geric.

Grandma Bennett feeding Geric when he first got to Utah.

Geric being fed a roll by Grandma Bennett and Great Grandma Nelson.

Geric meeting his Grandma Smith for the first time in a very long time!

Geric quickly decided that he recognized Grandma Smith's voice from his frequent phone calls with her!

Geric and Devan with Grandma Smith.

Playing with Grandma Smith in her bed.

Staying busy at the hospital.

Geric with Grandpa Smith.

Geric with Grandma Smith...they have the same eyes!

Geric with his Daddy and Grandpa and Grandma Smith.

Geric

Geric sitting with his cousin MaKaylee

Taylor (Geric's cousin) helping feed him at the viewing.

Devan and Geric with Geric's Great Grandma and Grandpa Bennett at Grandpa Nelson's funeral.


---Posted by Devan's sister...Aunt Nannie!

Ruby's 5th Birthday!

We did our best to make Ruby's day special. Daddy and Mommy checked her out of school early and took her out to lunch. We then took her shopping (should have taken pictures of that) to pick out her present. We took her out to the Disney outlet store and she picked Jasmine and Aladdin Barbie (once again didn't think to take pictures) and an Ariel night gown.


Daddy made her a cake and we celebrated as a family. She is wearing her night gown. She put it on as soon as we got home.





I attempted to do a friend birthday party but was unsuccessful. Only one friend showed up. I really didn't know who to invite. Daddy was a little peeved I bought a cake, but it was her first store bought cake.



Her little friend, Paige, got her a little pony.

First Day of School

Aren't they so grown up?



Ruby always poses silly, I can't believe she is already in kindergarten!



David thinks he looks like Draco Malfoy and so he wanted his hair slicked back.



Devan's just a cool kid.

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