Happy Birthday Jonathan

Today is a special day. Our boy is 20 years old!! He's had a wonderful life full of so many experiences. I remember the day well. Before he was born, we knew he was special. Of course ALL children are....
Often a quiet and sometimes somber child, he had a very sweet disposition. He loved trying new things.. soccer, baseball, karate, piano....but he always made good choices in what he did. He realized that he didn't have to do EVERYTHING to be happy. His first grade teacher asked me if he was real.... because he was so good!!He grew up to be a thoughtful friend, a respectful son, and a good listener with a wry sense of humor. He grew into being the natural born leader that he is a little at a time. One of my favorite memories of his growing up years was when we would read every night before bed....from the classics to Harry Potter, he never tired of listening to a good book. Even his senior year in high school he would come down and sit with Josh and I as I read to him.He grew up and went off to college. That helped me to get used to him being gone so that now I can be content with Monday letters and twice yearly phone calls.
He has a strong testimony of our Savior Jesus Christ and that His church has been restored upon the earth. He isn't ashamed to share it with others and is giving 2 years of his life to proclaim the gospel to the people in the Missouri St. Louis Mission. 2 years of a life is but a twinkling of and eye in The Lords time. He will come home full of knowledge and lifes experiences that will be with him for a lifetime. Happy Birthday Elder....We love you!!!

JOSH EGAN......WHY NOT???

Last month sometime Josh decided at the last minute to run for an ASB office. Activities Co-Ordinator to be exact. Now, except for the time he ran for treasurer at Burton Elementary as did both of his siblings before him (they all lost), he's new to doing something like this. It was just 1 day before the deadline and he had to get a petition of 75 students, 4 teachers and 1 administrator turned in. Before spring break there was a delegate convention. Last week the candidates were able to put up their fliers and posters. Josh's campaign manager came up with the slogan Joshua Egan....Why not??
Josh made some very cute fliers that I don't seem to be able to download....and one night I caught him as he made a poster.
He was quite casual with the whole thing and he seemed confident that he would win. Why Not???
Well....he did!!!!! He'll be inducted at the end of this month. Tonight we got pizza and while he was doing something I quickly decorated the dining room so we could celebrate before we went off to church. For someone who isn't necessarily very confident about himself, he never lacks confidence to step up and do things maybe the rest of us wouldn't do. And it's not always easy following after siblings who have stood out in their own ways......we're just so glad Josh is finding his path......his way. WHY NOT???

New Look

Well, Josh and I have taken the plunge into different looks. I finally got much needed new glasses....and Josh did too. We'll see how long he wears this pair. Even though he's had glasses since like 7th grade, he rarely wore them. I think he looks VERY handsome:)
Here is a picture of Jenny and I (see my old glasses) last week. Little Sadie will be here before we know it!!

Spring Break Adventure Part 2

Aunt Debi wanted me to get lots of pictures of Jenny pregnant! Here are the Mommy and Daddy before going to dinner Thursday night.Here Logan Richard and Josh are putting together the Play yard we brought them....
It's really a handy little thing. A bassinet, changing table and play pen all in one:)
We woke up Thursday and Friday to beautiful snow. It melted each day, but was SO beautiful to wake up to.
Logan gave us a tour of his latest project....the new fire station they are nearing the completion on.....
Logan giving Josh instructions on how to drive a 4 wheeler....they went out this afternoon.
Logans mom Shannon ran across the street to have Josh sign his last will and testament...luckily he did survive!
I about had a cow when Jenny hopped on and drove around the culdesac!!!