Rain Gutter Regatta

A new exciting experience making a vegetable boat!

Blow Peter, BLOW!!!

He took a good 4th place. Well done Peter! The avocado shell with no sail took first.....go figure!

a what??

Eden asked me to hold her "rainbowmote" so she could go to the bathroom. Both Eden and Miriam feel they are playing the Wii if they are holding a remote. So cute watching them "play".

Blown away

Nothing like a good book!

It started with one......
Then 3......

Then 5......

One can't resist a time to just lay around reading!!

Is there a Doctor in the house??

Why yes there is......

Alan with his dissertation committee (Bob, Hank, Alan, David, Paul, and Kay)

One more good luck rub!

His surprise when he got home!!

We made him a happy breakfast to show him how excited we were for this HUGE accomplishment!!

We are so proud of you Alan!!! This is big, and took a lot! I'm glad it's over......I'm sure you are too!! Thanks family and friends for all your love and support. We couldn't have done this without you!!

Who knew?

Hannah just walked by with 2 AAA batteries in her hand.

Rebecca: What are those from?

Hannah: My camera.

Rebecca: Why did you take them out?

Hannah: "Eden was playing with my camera and I didn't want her to ruin all the pictures. All my Canada pictures are on these." She walks away.

Alan laughs

Rebecca: "She doesn't get it." Smile.

REEEEACH...

On My Honor...

It's offical.....I have a scout! and so starts our trek to the church every Tuesday evening for the next 20 years!
He is excited, so we are excited! Bring it on!

A day to remember

Peter made the decision to be baptized and to follow in the footsteps of the Savior Jesus Christ. He read The Book of Mormon before his appointment with Bishop Allen Kimball to be interviewed for baptism. He took Moroni's challenge and prayed about the words he read. It was sweet to listen to him tell us about it. Of course, mom had to take pictures before he went for his interview.
It was a special day......family and friends gathered around us as we witnessed Peter make this commitment to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We are so proud of him!!

Peter with the primary president, Sister Agler.

Peter with his grandparents who were able to attend. (Left side Drake.....Right side Boss)

Peter was able to bare his testimony in Sacrament Meeting the following fast Sunday. He started to get antsy and then started writing. Then without asking or saying anything he got up and walked to the podium. He gave a beautiful testimony...

"I know the church is true. I know our Savior lives. I know Joseph Smith translated The Book of Mormon. I know if Heavenly Father didn't make the earth we wouldn't be living. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen."

What a handsome little man!! We love you so very much, Peter!!

Last day of.....SCHOOL!!!

The sun hit them just right and none of them could open their eyes! It makes them look like they are so sad that it is the last day of school. They were excited to get home so they could be with all their cousins who were coming that day for the Drake family reunion!!

My yearly measuring up......Hannah is 3 years older than Peter, whereas Peter and Joseph are only 19 months apart. All to soon Peter is going to be taller than Hannah, Mom, and Dad!! Poor Joe might just be short.....but he may grow a little later!!

Happy Birthday Mr. Peter!!

Happy 8th Birthday Peter!!

Peter had a great birthday! It was the second to last day of school. It seems a little late to be in school, but such is life. He was excited to have some of his cousins there! It made it really special.
Peter LOVES Star Wars!!

I always love the surprised face of excitement at getting what he wanted!

He got a set of scriptures and a scripture case. I love this picture because you can see his dimples. Ever since Hannah got a clock for Christmas Peter has wanted one!

What a big, great, lovable kid Peter is. He is one who has always enjoyed being at home or with his family. He is growing up fast but he is my first to get a hug and kiss before school. He is also the one who still wants to hold Mom's hand. He may be shy, but has a lot of love to share! I love you Peter!!

A day of clamming

My visiting teacher invited our family to go clamming with them. I had to buy a clamming licence.....never thought that I would get one of those! We went when the tide was the lowest all year and had a great time! Miriam just wanted to jump in our wholes to swim. She finally made it and had a blast! Eden was far more particular.....didn't want to get her hands dirty! The older three just ran around and played and discovered......crabs, clams, starfish, hermit crabs, sand dollars, shells of all kinds, sea anemia, barnacles, and little fish. We stayed until the tide came in......What a great day!! So fun!