New Camera

Well, we finally did it. Took the plunge and bought a super duper all singing all dancing digital SLR. And I love it. I now have to try and work out how to use the thing. Sounds crazy doesn't it. I was never blessed to own a camera until recently, but I seriously love photography. Having the real deal now is just incredible. I knew it was going to be hard, and one day if I practice real hard - the perfect exposure will be there every time I point and shoot. Looking forward to that day! But right now my brain hurts a little with all the stuff I'm trying to remember!

My boy was baptised!

Jarom's baptism went so well on Sunday, we all had a wonderful time. The chapel was packed, I didn't expect so many people to come. We had promised everyone chocolate fudge cake afterwards, that may have helped.

Jarom had arranged the programme and had wanted people he loved and knew to take part. He asked Tayler (his brother) to speak about Jesus. He gave the most hilarious talk all in his own words which he had memorized. We were so proud. He's a little performer though, and once he knew he had the attention of over a 100 people he was in his element. He told of Jesus being killed by the bad guys, and Jesus performing miracles like walking on the water and calming the storm. He said 'Peace, peace be still' about 5 times by which time the whole congregation were in hysterics.

Auntie Katy also spoke, Jacob Munday, Danika and Jonathan Beale his cousins too. Everyone bore a different testimony about the principles of the gospel. It was wonderful. The Spirit was very strong. Jarom was baptised by Jason and it was witnessed by Tim & Josh Morgan (world's best home teachers!) Jenni Burton and Emma Smith conducted and played the music. Emma played the most beautiful piece of music by Paul Cardall - Baptism. It was wonderful.

Jarom's confirmation was wonderful too and he was given a beautiful blessing. We closed the service with all the men & boys singing 'Armies of Helaman' from the stand. It was truly amazing and all for our boy! How blessed we are to have a son like Jarom. So talented and clever and sensitive too. We love you buddie!

My little run away!

I've now lost count of the amount of times Tayler has done a runner on me, and today he decided to add again to the stress and worry I have when he's off! This morning I lost him whilst we were in the school playground once again. It didn't help that he was wearing his school uniform ready for this afternoon, so everywhere was a sea of white and blue, sometimes I could spot him in his jeans, but not today. He has no fear and a mind of his own. In some ways I don't want to squash his confidence with 'stranger danger' worries, but I just can't take the stress anymore when I loose him! My stay safe rules are - 1) stay where you can see mummy (then I can hopefully see him too, it's not fool proof I know, but if he can't grasp that, he's never going to get stay where I can see you!) 2) Ask before you go anywhere (nope this one doesn't seem to be working either, my boys haven't learnt the concept of asking, it's demand and whine!) I usually enlist as many mother's as possible to man every exit and search for him. I'm well experienced at organising a search party now ranging from beaches, parks and supermarkets to leisure centres, school playgrounds and garden centres. You name it, I've probably lost Tayler there.

So today when I found him sitting on the assault course at the furthest end of the playground to where I was standing I really let rip. Probably not a great idea as our head master was showing around new pupils and parents at the same time, within hearing range, but I was so worried and felt I needed to try and hit it home to my son that he's done this one time to many times and I am mad! Well my "I'm really, really, really cross with you! This is very, very, very naughty" had the desired effect and his little face started to pout and then the crying starts. Good I'm thinking, maybe he's got the message. But no, instead of - "I'm so sorry mummy, I'll never do it again" I get - "I'm so sad, when you get cross at me, you're so naughty. My Jesus is not happy with you!" What is a mother to do! I'm in support of leashes for children and Global Positioning Systems anything that helps me keep track of my son. I'll never know how I managed more than my two boys, it's a miracle I never lost any of them. In my defense I'd say I was quite a vigilant mother, well you'd be if you'd lost Tayler as many times as I have, but what do you do with a little Houdini?

Tayler's First Day At School

Just had to scrapbook this momentous day - Tayler's first day at school. He had a great time and took it all in his stride. The teacher's commented on what a great little boy he is. Hopefully it will stay that way. Tayler is only at school in the afternoon for the next week, then mornings, then full time. I'm so looking forward to a little space to myself, I have so much office work to do it's unbelievable. The scrapbooking kit I used was from 2peas and the photo frames are from Heather Ann Designs.