Get Ready Virginia!

My younger sister Danica just received her mission call! She will be going to Richmond, Virginia on a spanish speaking mission! I know that she will make a fantastic missionary. Her testimony is so beautiful and touching. I know that the people in Virginia are going to love her. Danica, we are so proud of you and the decision you've made to serve your Heavenly Father. We love you so much!!

Speed Racer

Last weekend we went to the local speedway and Mike got to race with about eight other cars. He has always wanted to drive a racecar, so for Christmas last year I bought him a package to do so. It was so much fun to watch him out there and he drove like a pro! Jamison loved it also. When the cars started racing around the track he started clapping and cheering, it was so cute!

Gibson Ranch

There is a place not far from our house called Gibson Ranch. We went there for the first time today and really enjoyed it. There was a pond with ducks and geese, horses, goats, llamas, chickens, and a pot-belly pig. If you've read my other posts then you already know that Jamison LOVES animals! We took a bag of bread and fed the ducks and geese. Jamison was a little too brave and tried to catch a goose a couple of times. I'm glad that we found a fun place to go that is only five minutes from our home!

Camping In and Out

On Thursday night we decided to all camp out in the living room. We have never tried out our pull out bed on our couch and thought that it would be fun to try it out. We ate ice cream and junk food while watching movies. The fun lasted until about 2 a.m. when we went back to the bedroom because it was so hot and the bed was pretty crowded for the three of us. It still ended up being a lot of fun! On Friday we went to our ward campout. It was about 105 degrees out and I swear I was melting. But despite being hot, Jamison had a blast! He loved spending so much time outdoors and especially loved waking up outdoors. I am still itching the 15 mosquito bites that I got, but we will definitely do it again soon just to see the smile on Jamison's face!

Our Camp In

Jamison's first campout

I just liked this picture, so I decided to throw it in!

Danica Comes For a Visit

My sweet sister Danica was able to come out and visit us for a week. I loved having her here! This was probably the last time that she visits for awhile since she is going to be serving a mission for our church soon. We had a great time while she was here, we went to a movie, the Railroad Museum, the State Fair, played games, and spent some late nights just talking. She is such an inspiration to me. She has grown into such a fine woman and I am so proud of her. She has such a beautiful testimony of the gospel and she will make a great missionary! I cried like a baby when she left, maybe because I knew this would be one of the last times I got to spend with her before she leaves. Danica, you are such a wonderful sister and I love you dearly!

Jamison loves his Aunt Danica!

The Railroad Museum

Aunt Danica is so much fun!

California State Fair

Jamison's favorite part of the fair was the petting zoo. He spent forever in there and cried when it was time to leave. He pet every single animal at least a dozen times!