Mom says...

I was playing around with Rachel the other day - she was being me, and I was being her. I asked her about some things that Mommy says. Did I really want to hear the answer? Not so sure! But, I got some rather insightful things out of her.

Here are the first few things she said - things that Mom says:
"Be obedient!" (Really, the only thing I want out of my kids)
"Knock it off!" (What else is there to say when they're all fighting?!?!)
"Sweetheart." (I'm glad that was one of them. I love that she knows she's my sweetheart!)
"I love you." (I'm also very glad she hears this one, as I say it plenty of times in a day and wonder if anyone ever hears it!)

Gas Attack!

No – I’m not speaking of the odor that comes from a human body after eating such foods as cabbage, beans, etc!  How embarrassing!!

I’m referring to what happened in our kitchen and living room after Caleb microwaved a hot pepper!  A thick gas enveloped the area, causing anyone who entered the premises to begin coughing and feeling a terrible burning sensation in their throat and lungs!  Seriously, it was bad!  Jared took immediate evasive action – pulling out the fan, turning on the ceiling fan, and turning on the fan above the stove – and we all vacated the premises, finding refuge in the basement.  The fans worked, and after a time, the air cleared out and things returned to normal.

There is one question remaining to be answered: Why, with all the big red tomatoes, bright yellow squash, and green tomatillos on the counter, did he choose the PEPPER???

Josh’s Baptism

Josh was baptized and confirmed a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints by his Dad on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010.  It was such a special day!   Look at these handsome guys!

Josh said that after he was confirmed, he felt so warm all over.  He also said he is so glad he got baptized and can’t wait to do baptisms for the dead.

This is Josh with our current bishopric.  He knows them all very well!  And I wouldn’t be surprised to see him as one of the bishopric members in 25 years or so!

Proud parents.  We are so happy that Josh has made the decision to follow the Savior.  Being a member of His church is such a blessing!  I have seen Josh really trying hard to do what is right, and he’s getting better at thinking things through before he acts.

The whole gang (minus Stacie, who is taking the picture)!!  We are so blessed to have such supportive family.  We love you all and are thankful you were willing to come support Josh on his special day!

As a sidenote: We missed Grandma and Grandpa Ripp so much!  It was so different to not have them there.  But we know their thoughts were with us, and we are so thankful for the example they are setting for all of us!  We love you!