Back to School Pic.

This is a stock photo with my kids and their cousins.

Ty's brother and his wife Renee do stock photography. They put together this super cute 'back to school' themed shoot. So hopefully they'll make some money, sell a few pics and you could see my kiddos published.

Muscle, Muscle Man.

'Super Xander'

Created by Uncle Todd.

Yuba Lake

In the middle of no where, South of Nephi, Utah is a sign that says, "Yuba Lake" and an arrow pointing to the left. We passed this sign on our way to Cedar City for the Utah Summer Games. After Kenz's meet we were debating what we were going to do. Our first idea was to go Cedar Breaks and hike around. Well, that option was smashed due to 12 feet of snow that still covered the road. Yes, Mother Nature it is June here. So we decided that the next option was a sign saying Yuba Lake. Why not see if the lake was unfrozen and possibly swimable.
So we stopped at a little rinky dink store in Beaver and grabbed sunscreen and towels. Then headed to the exit for Yuba Lake. We were pleasantly surprised. It was a great Lake. Complete with camping sites, boat launch areas, picnic tables, and an entire sandy side. We opted for the sandy beach side. The kids were so excited to be able to play in the sand and water. Mom was excited to have happy children.
Here are some pictures from our impromptu to swim.

Those are some very happy Keith Children.

Sawyer was the happiest baby alive. He's a true water baby.

 

Who knows what Dawson is doing?

He's just being Dawson.

I see London.
I see France.
 I see Kenzie's bikini pants.

Sawyer floated around in this tube thing for over an hour.

Here is Sawyer and daddy playing in the sand.

Guess it was time to get back in the water.

Sawyer wasn't quite done.

"Hi Mommy!"

Little dude passed out before we were away from the lake.

You can still see it out his window.

It was fun times and great memories. We might just become regulars at Yuba Lake.

Say What???

Around here unusual comments are an every day experience. But, sometimes a comment comes along that really makes you cock your head to the side and say, "Did you really just say that."
This classic comment does not come from the ever reliable mouth of Dawson but from his older sister Mackenzie.
While driving home from Cedar City we passed an area that was covered with dead trees as a result from a wild fire. As we discussed the fire and all the trees that were burned along with the ones that were saved, traces of new growth were sprouting up everywhere. In a couple spots there were cows grazing among the scorched evergreens. Kenz then says, "I hope the cows survived the fire."

I Can't Wait Until I'm 8.

I like my birthdays, every one; Each brings a greater joy to me. But I can't until I'm eight, For then I'll be baptised, you'll see.

To be baptised as Jesus was. By one who holds the priesthood true. And thus obey God's holy laws. Is just the thing I want to do.

When hands are laid upon my head, Then I'll receive the Holy Ghost. And, if I listen carefully, I'll have the blessing I need most.

We had a wonderful experience this weekend when Xander chose to follow in Christ's example and be baptised. When Xander met with the bishop for his baptism interview he passed by the skin of his teeth. I'm kidding. He did great. The best answer of all was when the bishop asked him if he knew who Joseph Smith was and Xan responded, "He's that one Guy." Once Ty pointed out a picture on the Bishop's wall, Xander could tell the entire story. Guess he's a visual learner and story teller.

He did admit the day of his baptism that he was a little nervous. The whole week before his baptism Xander kept asking if certain actions he was doing were stuff he could still do if he was baptised. It was really cute. I tried to explain to him that the things he chose to do now should be choices he would make when he was baptised.

I am so proud of him and the decision he's made. As a parent it's my greatest desire to see him grow and mature into an amazing young man. I hope he'll continue to make Christ-like decisions and to always Choose The Right.

When Jesus Christ was baptised, Down in the River Jordan, Three members of the Godhead, Were  present there in love. The Father spoke from Heaven, when Jesus Christ was baptised; The Holy Ghost descended as gently as a dove.

And now when I am baptised, I'll follow his example, Be baptised by sacred priesthood power. Then I will be a member of Heavenly Father's kingdom and have the Holy Spirit to guide me every hour.