Parkers Visit and a few Birthdays

Well, Parker was just here visiting for ten days from Nebraska. He's stationed there, working on an Air Force Base, for the Navy. He's there for probably two years. It was so good to have him home. The boys absolutely love him and love to be around him when he's here. They all look up to him.
It's amazing how he's changed and grown up. It's so weird to say "we have a 20 year old!" Time sure flies. He was barely 15 when we met, Cameron's age. He's finally coming into his own. Growing up and maturing for sure, and realizing how important the Gospel of Jesus Christ is to him. He has such a desire to repent and live the gospel fully. He went to several single adult activities while he was here and attends a ward there in Nebraska. I'm proud of him.
We got to celebrate Jaxon's 13th birthday while he was here too... and he just missed Don's by a day. Jaxon couldn't have been more excited to have Parker here! We went to Stoneridge Resort in Blanchard ID for the weekend, went skiing one night and one full day. The kids had a great time. I of course, do not play in the snow! But I was there to support and watch! At the resort the kids played raquet ball, swam and played games together. It was a great weekend.

       Cortney the ever talented, made this awesome shirt cake for Don. It even has a Robert Graham tag!

 The crew getting ready to snow board up at Mt Spokane. Easton absolutely loves it!! Next time he wants to try skiing. Jaxon isn't really into either one, so we mostly hung out in the lodge together. 

 Fun at the pool and the raquet ball courts. 

 Jaxon... the big 13! He's a teenager now! It was fun to celebrate at the Resort. 

 We had just a few minutes before Parker needed to be dropped off to get some family pics... Don and I were trying to figure out the timers on our phones and he shot this while we were all doing our "own thing".

Family is great.